What we’re about
This is a group for anyone who has the desire to explore the many "rails to trails" bike paths and/or other more leisurely bike routes (weekdays, weeknights, and weekends) with a nice group of friends within a reasonable driving distance of the Southern Chester County/Wilmington/Philadelphia base area. Bike pace might vary according to terrain, but basically a nice leisurely safe pace where we can get some great photos or just picnic for a while. Some of these rides include the Schuylkill River Trail (Philadelphia), Perkiomen Trail (Oaks), New Hope area trails, Heritage Rail Trail (York), Struble Trail ( Downingtown ). All members will be able to suggest rides they wish to do by using the suggestion area on the group site. We will also do trips to central and western PA which have many incredible rails to trails rides as well. There will also be weekend bike riding adventures. Some of these include the C&O Canal, Pine Creek Rail Trail (Wellsboro ), and Greenbrier River Trail ( WV ). These will involve bike camping and/or car camping. We will also meet on occasion to plan events and give members a chance to suggest rides they would like to do. Looking forward to meeting other people who are also outdoor biking enthusiasts.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- OTET-bucket list-Ohio to Erie Trail- cool kids from meetup summer Fun Bike Ride!o, Cincinnati, OH
I did the Ohio to Erie trail (OTET in 2021, which is really 22 trails that take you across the state. I did it just to get another 300 plus miles for the year but I found the Ohio network to be amazing. This will be my 5th time doing it!
So let’s bike the Ohio to Erie Trail. If not on your bucket list yet, it will be! A virtually undiscovered gem.
We saw this trip priced at over $3,000 by more than one tour provider and said hey let's see if we can do more affordably for 12 to 25 meetup cool kids"! $1,950 double occupancy. Single occupancy add $995. Non rider $1,100.
This scenic 326-mile trail links the Ohio River to Lake Erie, primarily on rail trails and canal paths. It traverses four major cities, numerous quaint small towns and miles of pastoral countryside. Do it before more and more people learn of it and add it to their bucket list! This trail can be done on a road bike as it is paved until the 20th of the 20 trails. The last section is finely packed limestone. For that section 28mm tires are ok, but it’s better to have 30mm+.
Join the 326-mile club by riding the whole trail with FunBikeTrips. Why endure the wear and tear on yourself and your bike with gravel or dirt trails when you can enjoy this scenic well-groomed, well-planned trek?
Fun Bike Trip Inclusions:
· 8 nights of hotels, includes 5 breakfasts (3 buffet, 2 on the go), and 4 hotels with pools (you’ll thank us later).
· RideWithGPS maps and "Cue" sheets
· SAG vehicle driven by tour owner who has done this and many other tours. We will carry your luggage from hotel to hotel!
· 3 Nights of Complimentary Social Hours (wine, beer, soda, snacks etc)
· Affordably Priced. In fact, at $1,950 we are less than two thirds the price ($3,090 charged by some other operators. This price is good for deposits received by 9.30.24 after that price is $2150 assuming space remains.
· Great weather! Cleveland, Ohio Average temperature July 83 / 64°F
· Small town Midwestern hospitality, we anticipate local meetup friends will ride with us on several days.
· Your Luggage Carried for You, need a break? Ride in our van!
· 86% Traffic-free cycling on 22+ bike paths,Your RSVP here is non binding, it just gets OTET FUN BIKE TRIP on your calendar and updates.
OTET Videos and Slideshow https://funbiketrips.com/ohio-video
OTET Itinerary and miles https://funbiketrips.com/ohio-itinerary
Here are some FAQ Fun Bike Trips Affordable Cycling Tours
Are you visual?
See OTET slideshow: PhotobucketIS THERE A GROUP START TIME TO BEGIN EACH DAY? DO I HAVE TO KEEP UP WITH ANYONE?
Have a fun ride at your own pace and leave the hotel whenever you wish. Hopefully this is a vacation! There is no mass start. Most riders leave between 7-9am. Relax and take your time, since SAG vehicles stay out until the last rider finishes. Rider's average speed on our tours range from 9-20mph, so there's always someone to ride with if you wish. We encourage riders to take their time, stop at see the sights, and take in a bakery or 3. We have several local Ohio Meetup friends who will ride sections with us.Note if you do not need a hotel in afterwards in Cleveland we can reduce $135 assuming your roommate (if any) does not need a room. Reduction is $270 per room In Cin or Cle, so savings of $135 if double occupancy,
Also if you like instead of the night in Cincinatti join us at Lake Erie Presque Isle July 11th, you may substitute for Cleveland night hotel and we will pay hotel, kayak and up to $20 in ice cream treats! https://www.meetup.com/funbiketrips/events/302369670/
Be sure to join Rails To Trails USA Bike Adventures FACEBOOK over 11000 members!
Do you want information as we add additional biking or kayaking multiple day events? Sign up below to get first offerings.
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Your RSVP here is non binding, it just gets OTET FUN BIKE TRIP on your calendar. If ready to go click for REGISTRATION FORM.
Check out our Erie Canal trail adventure the next week if you want a double header, https://www.meetup.com/funbiketrips/events/302344604
Note dates, hotels and rates are subject to adjustment based on availability.
- Let's bike and/or kayak Presque Isle-lake Erie 16mi flat pedal-1 hour opt paddleCandlewood Suites, Erie, PA
Let's bike and/or kayak Presque Isle-lake Erie 16mi flat pedal- with 1 hour paddle option.
July 2025-We will be doing a one day adventure between our two 1 week long tours. This is after the 326 mile ride on the Ohio to Erie Trail (in Ohio) and before the Erie Canal Trail 360 mile ride starting in Buffalo going to Albany.
We are staying overnight at the Candlewood Suites in Erie. We can meet there at 6pm in lobby then go out for dinner at 630 for dinner for those who are interested. I reserved 8 rooms and only need 1. Cancellable until June 1. $174 a night with taxes, email me if you want one njriverman@yahoo.com. The hotel has free parking and the Suites have kitchens but breakfast is on your own. Hotels with breakfast were 200+.
The next day we will bike 9 miles, then there is the opportunity to kayak or canoe for 1 hours. Then we bike about 7 miles and stop for ice cream and food, I guess I should say food then ice cream lol.
See 81 photos from this last year at Rails to Trails Bike Trips FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/3UHeKz9giNW93KNA/?mibextid=oFDknkCost to kayak $20 for 1 hour in single or $30 in a tandem. http://www.presqueisleboatrental.com/kayaks.html
Here is map from last year. we will cut out hill at beginning and end by starting in park, not outside, https://ridewithgps.com/trips/198269333
If you want updated comments or questions answered also RSVP at https://www.meetup.com/funbiketrips/events/
See Ohio to Erie Fun Bike Trip the week before
https://www.meetup.com/funbiketrips/events/302344529/See Erie Canal Trail Fun Bike Trip the week after https://www.meetup.com/funbiketrips/events/302344604
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