Sunday Social on the TJ Evans Trail - Granville / Newark, OH - MTB friendly

Short sweet bikeway tour on the TJ Evans Trail through Granville and Newark, Ohio. 22 total miles. 91% bikeway. Delicious midway stop and tasty treat along the way - ice cream is involved. Ride your favorite MTB or BMX (or whatever it is you take to dirt trails) if interested in trying out the recently renovated Flory Bike Park.

Points of interest: TJ Evans Trail, Flory Bike Park, Raccoon Creek, and The Ohio State University at Newark campus bike trail,

STARTing spot and tasty midway stop details revealed when you click the large checkmark at the top of the page. That will happen every time you click it. Watch the email address you have associated with Meet-up for last minute changes, tour updates and helpful reminders.

IMPORTANT! CycleNuts tours are limited to 50 members in good standing either annual, trial, or members for a day. New memberships available at JOIN http://CycleNuts.link Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult member in good standing with a completed Minor Indemnity Agreement found at http://CycleNuts.link

In a nutshell - CycleNuts is an alternative cycle touring experience where seeing and socializing take emphasis over speed and (ugh!) sweat. Join along on bikeway touring adventures to destinations near and far as we strive for the

Goal: to create bikeway touring opportunities for cyclists of all types to enjoy together

Mission: to encourage casual cyclists and cyclists interested in casual cycling to tour together

Vision: a united cycling community that tours together on bikeway adventures for the holistic benefit of all

What to expect - Casual social cycle touring where exercise is optional, everybody finishes together, and nobody is dropped, abandoned, or left to fend for their self (unless they wish to be). Anticipate a slow pace under 11 mph average with CycleNuts 50% downhill guarantee. Sweating is optional. Pictures, merriment, and other tourist activities heartily encouraged. Allow ample time for the nature of CycleNuts tours including

Trail-side breaks

Eating and drinking

Picture taking and posing

Pacing with the slowest riders

Looking at cool stuff along the way

And other sorts of tourist activities as well as unforeseen detours, breakdowns, and delays of various sorts.

Helmets are not mandatory - CycleNuts tours give preference to bikeways - bicycle trails and protected bicycle lanes. Routes may include dedicated bicycle lanes on streets, bicycle friendly streets, and of necessity, regular streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and unpaved trails. Darkness may be experienced on evening or early morning rides. Lights in good working order at all times on CycleNuts tours are a great idea to be seen and to see!

SAG-free - CycleNuts tours, including travel and over-night accommodations, are self-supported with the slightest of guidance. SAG is not provided. Carpools and caravans are individual choices. Emergency road support if necessary may be a creative, collective group effort or you may need to fend for yourself. Be prepared with options.

Recommended Gear - A cycle (uni, bi, tri, tandem, E, recumbent, or cycle/trailer rig). Protective gear of your choice. ID. Front and rear lighting. Communication device. Spare tube. Patch kit. Air pump. Wrench kit. Cycle lock. Water. Energy bar. Funds for refreshment breaks and emergencies. Sun screen. Pest repellent.

Recommended Preparation Pre-check (before you load that bike for transport to the starting spot) brakes, tire pressure, lights, and rideability. Consider what you are wearing on tour and what you may need for changing weather conditions.

Yes CycleNuts tour year-round.

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