Gears for Good
Rider Registration
Date: Saturday, June, 8, 2024
Location: Botzum Trailhead, 2928 Riverview Rd, Akron, OH 44313
Time: 7:00am - 1:00pm
Itinerary:
7am-Early Start/50 Milers (Riders must have their own bike)
9am-Check In for Leisurly Riders/Rental Bikes Ready for Pick up. Rental Fee is $25.00 for electric bikes with pedal assist and all riders must be at least 4'11" in height. Waivers need signed day of event. Helmets are included. We recommend all riders bring sunglasses,water bottle,sun screen,bug spray and a camp chair or blanket for our picnic lunch. Electric bikes have baskets (optional)
11:30am-Picnic Lunch provided. Don't forget to pick up your complimentary goody bag.
Registration is free, but we encourage donations for this fundraiser. Participants will enjoy a beautiful ride through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Riders can choose between a leisurely 8-mile ride through a challenging 50 miles on the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Whether riders are confident cyclists or beginners, the “Bike Aboard” train will be available. Just flag down the train at one of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad stations and bring your bike on board. The fee is $5 each way. At the finish line we invite everyone to pick up their goody bag and celebrate their accomplishment with a picnic lunch.
Net proceeds of this event support the NOHF's Emergency Assistance program helping those in our bleeding disorders community.
We will offer electric bike rentals for a fee of $25.00 each. Minimum height is 4'11". If you are in need of a bike, please check the box during the registation process. Bike carriers to transport small children may be available upon request. Please email Kathy Cole at kathy@nohf.org
Bike Aboard train schedule and mileagle between trailheads: https://www.cvsr.org/route/