Back Roads and Beaches Blog

Sunday, November 1, 2009

It turned out to be a great day for the Inland Trail Marathon and the Red Flannel. The sun came out late morning and hung around all day! You can find lots of photos from both events at the Back Roads and Beaches Facebook page.

Labels: 2009, biking, cycling, events, fall, marathon, Red Flannel

Friday, October 23, 2009

2009 Red Flannel Ride set for November 1

For many, the Lorain Wheelmen’s annual Red Flannel ride marks the end of the riding season—or just the beginning of the fall/winter cycling season. Set for November 1st, the ride typically brings out hundreds of cyclists to enjoy a scenic fall ride. The start-finish and registration is in Oberlin. Distances are 67 miles and 33 miles. Riders can depart beginning at 9am. There will be food served at stops along the way. Click here for more details and registration information.

Labels: 2009, events, Lorain Wheelmen, Red Flannel

Monday, October 27, 2008

It’s that Red Flannel Time of Year Again!

2007 Red Flannel

No matter what the weather, the annual Lorain Wheelmen Red Flannel bike ride ends up being great. It’s a harbinger of things to come. Hardy cycling die-hards see it as a chance to get out their winter gear for the next few months of brisk winter cycling. Others look at it as a ceremonial, last-ride-of-the-year, afterward, carefully cleaning up and storing their bikes until spring. Either way you look at it, it brings out a ton of cyclists from all over the region to either celebrate waning good weather or to soldier through — and later brag about — sometimes unpredictable fall weather. The weekend is looking good weather-wise, but it’s still a bit early to tell. But, whatever it may be don’t let the weather stop you! It’s all part of the fun and adventure!

One cyclist who wont be putting his bike away is Charlie Young of Elyria. We’ve noted Charlie here before. We hear rumors that he is hovering around the 12,000 mile mark for 2008! And it’s a good bet you’ll see him at the Red Flannel.

The ride is this Sunday, November 2nd, beginning at the Oberlin Community Center. And it’s also time to turn your clocks BACK, so don’t sweat the early hour! Come on out! And when you’re done, spend some time hanging out in Oberlin. You’ll see many downtown businesses with green stickers in their windows that read “We Love Cyclists” so, show them some love too!

(above) Charlie Young keeps pedaling.

Labels: Charlie, events, Lorain Wheelmen, Red Flannel

Sunday, November 4, 2007

Beautiful, crisp, autumn day greets riders and runners

This morning found Oberlin to be packed with cyclists, marathon runners and well-wishers. Hundreds of cyclists came to ride the Red Flannel, the annual fall invitational sponsored by the Lorain Wheelmen and run the Inland Trail Marathon/Half Marathon & 5k Run/Walk. Red Flannel riders chose from either a 33 mile or 67 mile course. Part of the course was along the Back Roads and Beaches route, then headed west to Milan and Wakeman. Riders stopped at Mill Hollow, a Lorain County Metro Park and BRaB sponsor. Everyone seemed to be having a great time making the most of the awesome fall colors and cool weather. Below are some scenes from today's activity. Click here for more Red Flannel and marathon shots.

At left: Lorain Wheelmen register over 300 riders and pass out Lorain County Visitors Bureau bags, Back Roads and Beaches info and water bottles. Below: Riders wait to take off, scenes from the route, marathon runners and cyclists share the path. Click here for more photos of today's events.

Labels: autumn, back roads and beaches, biking, events, fall folaige, Lorain County, Lorain Wheelmen, marathon, Oberlin, Red Flannel

Friday, October 26, 2007

Upcoming fall rides, races, walks, events

Sunday, November 4, the Inland Trail Marathon/Half Marathon & 5k Run/Walk will take place starting at Murray Ridge School, 9750 Murray Ridge Rd., in Elyria. Proceeds from this race will benefit the Murray Ridge Levy Committee.

Also on November 4th, the Lorain Wheelmen will be hosting their annual Red Flannel Bike Ride (see below).

Labels: biking, events, Lorain Wheelmen, marathon, Red Flannel

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Lorain Wheelmen love Ohio cycling

While out checking for fall photo ops on the route, I came across a group of Lorain Wheelmen on one of their weekly rides. Ron Cicerchi (left), Arthur Petro (center) and Pete Paslawski (right) were out getting in a quick 25-miler before sunset. The Lorain Wheelmen are getting ready for their biggest invitational ride of the year, the Red Flannel. Typically hundreds of cyclists ride what has become the traditional end of season ride for many. This year's ride will be held on November 4. The ride can be done as either a metric century (67 miles) or half century (33 miles). The start and ending point will be the Oberlin Community Center.

Locals looking for people to ride with might want to check out the Lorain Wheelmen. Members are of all ages and riding ability and the Wheelmen's calendar features a variety of rides, locally and all over Ohio.

Have you ridden the Red Flannel? Please post your comments and experiences here.

Lorain Wheelmen tackle the hills along the Back Roads and Beaches Route.

Labels: events, Lorain Wheelmen, Red Flannel

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BackRoadsandBeachesOhio.com

: Name: Back Roads and Beaches Bike Tour; Location: Lorain County Ohio, United States

The Back Roads and Beaches Bike and Multisport Route is located in north central Ohio, about 35 miles west of Cleveland. The route features miles of rolling, rural roads with scenery ranging from farmland and forest to the nautical flavor of the Lake Erie shoreline. The route was developed by Lorain County Heritage and Visit Lorain County. It appeals to all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts, touring cyclists, fitness junkies, kayakers, mountain bikers and more.

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