What we’re about
WhyNot Adventures Who we are and what we do.
WhyNot Adventures is a social group that in various forms has been sponsoring hiking and outdoor activities of several decades. Our most frequent regularly scheduled activity is hiking on Sunday mornings beginning in October and continuing through April.
As our members have multiple interests including biking, kayaking and camping, these activities are also posted on our site, especially during our non hiking summer season.
Our Sunday Hikes begin at 9:30. Please allow yourself enough travel time to arrive, introduce yourself, and be ready to leave promptly out of consideration for those who have.
We hike rain, snow, or shine throughout the winter and spring, so dress accordingly for the conditions. Our hikes are social events but they are hikes, and though we stop frequently, they are not usually a stroll in the park. It is not always be the case, but depending on conditions, you should expect and be prepared for stream crossings, elevation gains, rough and potentially muddy trails.
Also depending on conditions and the group makeup we may have trail options of distance and difficulty. We stop and regroup during the course of the hike so none are left behind. Always let someone know if you are having difficulty.
Dogs and children who are well behaved and under control so as not to interfere or endanger others are welcome. Park regulations require dogs to be on leash. Leashes for children are optional unless behavior is a problem.
Please come prepared to enjoy the day and your fellow hikers. Many of us go to lunch together at a nearby restaurant following the hike. Food has always an important part of our group activities
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Think Spring Ride and Picnic "Whynot"Needs location
## 2024 Think Spring Ride and Picnic - April 15th - 11:00 am Start
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Start your 2024 cycling season off with this beautiful ride and tasty lunch. A short and long route is being offered. The long ride is rolling and hilly on roads and paved trail; Short route is 100% paved Bike & Hike and great for 1st time riders who want to gain knowledge of cycling etiquette and rules of the road (minimum pace of 8 - 10 mph).
Bring your family for a day of fun, food and riding. Invite your cyclist friends to enjoy the day and have them become a member. First time riders are welcome to learn more about the Akron Bicycle Club! Come for the Ride; Win Door Prizes, Enjoy Lunch; Renew friendships and just have a very FUN day.Please go to the Akron Bike club website at akronbike.org to sign up.
Note: sign up is optonal and not required for the ride and picnic, but will help in the planning process.For Pre-Ride, ABC will provide Protein bars and water upon Check In.
THINK SPRING IS BACK TO IT'S TRADITIONAL FORMAT, INCLUDING LUNCH!!
For the post-ride LUNCHEON, Think Spring's Featured Sponsor, Meijer- Stow, has donated the main entree's (Chicken, Ham and more) for the meal.
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REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED and will help the club plan for the luncheon, as well as the ride. Register for the RIDE and LUNCH separately using the "REGISTER NOW" button on the right side of this page or Register Now. The ride and luncheon are separate activities!!
Meet at 10:30 am at the Heritage Barn in the Silver Springs Park, Stow, Ohio to SIGN IN. The entrance is at the rear entrance of Silver Springs Park (off of Young Rd). See MAP link below. Rain, Snow or Shine.... the event will go on with an 11:00 am ride start!
There is no cost to attend this event!!! However, donations will be accepted at Think Spring to support Velosano's TEAM ABC!! All Velosano donations go 100% For The Cure and support life-saving cancer research at the Cleveland Clinic. Support Velosano and your 2023 "TEAM ABC" riders by donating at the LINK below:
There's More......Your "Sign In" will be your entry to win Door Prizes awarded after the ride (need not be present to win). Door prizes have been generously donated by our partner Local Bike Shops..... Bike Authority, Eddy's Bike Shops and Bisesi's Bikes & Fitness.
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RIDE OPTIONS
20 mile Short social route on Bike & Hike - Minimum pace of 8 - 10 mph
Short Route - Think Spring 202336 mile Longer route is on roads and Bike & Hike - Minimum pace of 12 mph
Long Route - Think Spring 2023This ride is SELF-SUPPORTED.... There will NOT be SAG available. GPS navigation is preferred. If GPS is not available, you can print out your cue sheets in advance, if needed. To print your cue sheets: 1) Click on your route link above; 2) Click on the "More" button in the left column; 3) Click on "Print Cue Sheets".
When:
Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10:30 AM until 3:00 PM
Where:
Heritage Barn - Silver Springs Parkhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Heritage+Barn/@4
Stow, OH![img](https://akronbike.org/images/shared_images/google-maps-icon.png)
Event Contact(s):
Ron Ring216-798-5089 (c)![img](https://s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/133645/email_images/3287704.png)
Category:
Club Ride