What we’re about
CycleNuts Group Tours is about connecting cyclists with other cyclists, free group rides, a cycling community identity, and Selfie Cycle Tour opportunities both near and far. CycleNuts is an alternative cycling organization created in 2016 that focuses on bikeway and bike trail touring. Learn more, click here www.CycleNuts.link
Get off the roads and on the trails with CycleNuts!
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
- 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). Expect an average pace of 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
- A comfortable 11MPH pace.
- 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 bike (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, battery condition, and rideability. Consider what you are wearing on tour and what you may need for changing weather conditions.
Yes – CycleNuts will offer cycling events in all four seasons – what else could be expected from CycleNuts?
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Cincinatti Whitewater Forest - Show, Rally, & Roll Smart-guided Group TourMiami Whitewater Forest, Harrison, OH
a Show, Rally, & Roll tour - 15-mile loop - 80% bikeway 20% roadway - tasty spots towards the end.
Here is the RWGPS Smart-guide link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44966865
You will need a smart-phone (fully charged battery). It is recommended to have a handle-bar mount for your smart-phone and a battery backup.
The plan = Show up, Rally with whoever else shows up, and Roll following the RWGPS smart-guided instructions. This is a smart-guided tour route that can actually be ridden any day or time, solo or with others. It is only posted with a repeating set time and date with a tour leader to fit the Meetup format, and, more importantly to encourage you to get out and ride when it is convenient for you. If you are going to ride it and would like the company of others, then simply RSVP and post in the comments when it is that you are going to ride - date and time.
Take pictures/videos and share. Have fun!
This is a repeating event on the calendar*, but the date and time does not necessarily need to be what is posted. If you are interested in riding with a group, then simply RSVP and leave a message in the comment section giving the date and time you would like others to join you. If you are interested in riding by yourself, or with your private group of friends, then simply do it.*
The mission of this format is to create a catalog of free group tour routes available for CycleNuts to ride as a group, or solo, in an area spanning several states. The goal is to get people out cycling either in groups or solo. The vision is a cycling community with resources available for bike tours, bike talk and a format for lives experienced at the speed of bike.
About CycleNuts Group Tours
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
- 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).
Expect an average pace of 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
- A comfortable 11MPH pace.
- 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 - BareHeaded Bikers are welcome. 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. No emergency road support, so be prepared with options.
Recommended Gear - A bike (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, battery condition, and rideability. Consider what you are wearing on tour and what you may need for changing weather conditions.
If you are interested in posting a group tour simply reach out to me with a Meetup message. More is better, I always say. Francis.
www.CycleNuts.link - Columbus/Dublin, Ohio - Show, Rally, & Roll - a Smart-guided Group Bikeway TourIndian Run Parking Lot, Dublin, OH
This is a 15-mile smart-guided Show, Rally, & Roll bikeway tour. It is 92% Metro Park and community bikeways.
Points of Interest: See and ride across the Dublin Link - the only single-tower S-shaped suspension bridge in the world! Experience Indian Run Falls. Ride through several parks, including scenic Glacier Ridge Metro Park. Refreshment area towards end of tour.
Get the Smart-guided route link - click here
You will need a smart-phone (fully charged battery). It is recommended to have a handle-bar mount for your smart-phone and a battery backup.
The plan = Show up, Rally with whoever else shows up, and Roll following the RWGPS smart-guided instructions. This is a smart-guided tour route that can actually be ridden any day or time, solo or with others. It is only posted with a repeating set time and date with a tour leader to fit the Meetup format, and, more importantly to encourage you to get out and ride when it is convenient for you. If you are going to ride it and would like the company of others, then simply RSVP and post in the comments when it is that you are going to ride - date and time.
Take pictures/videos and share. Have fun!
This is a repeating event on the calendar*, but the date and time does not necessarily need to be what is posted. If you are interested in riding with a group, then simply RSVP and leave a message in the comment section giving the date and time you would like others to join you. If you are interested in riding by yourself, or with your private group of friends, then simply do it.*
The mission of this format is to create a catalog of free group tour routes available for CycleNuts to ride as a group, or solo, in an area spanning several states. The goal is to get people out cycling either in groups or solo. The vision is a cycling community with resources available for bike tours, bike talk and a format for lives experienced at the speed of bike.
About CycleNuts Group Tours
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
- 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).
Expect an average pace of 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
- A comfortable 11MPH pace.
- 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 - BareHeaded Bikers are welcome. 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. No emergency road support, so be prepared with options.
Recommended Gear - A bike (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, battery condition, and rideability. Consider what you are wearing on tour and what you may need for changing weather conditions.
- Xenia, OH Sampler - 6 trails - Show, Rally, & Roll Smart-guided Group TourXenia Station, Xenia, OH
## About this event
a Show, Rally, & Roll tour - 17 total miles - 92% bikeway - mild climbing - a sampler of 5 trails... actually 6 - tasty spots towards the end.
## Get the free tour route - click here
Points of Interest:
Xenia Station - a bikeway hub with trails that lead to five major cities, plus- Chillicothe (Washington Court House)
- Cincinnati (South Lebanon)
- Cleveland (Akron, Columbus, Massillon, New Philadelphia, Ravenna)
- Dayton (Middletown, Piqua, Verona)
- Springfield (Bellefontaine)
Seven bikeways
- Creekside Trail
- Little Miami Scenic Trail
- Ohio-to-Erie Trail
- Prairie Grass Trail
- Wright Cycle Bikeway
- Xenia-Jamestown Connector Trail
You will need a smart-phone (fully charged battery). It is recommended to have a handle-bar mount for your smart-phone and a battery backup.
The plan = Show up, Rally with whoever else shows up, and Roll following the RWGPS smart-guided instructions. This is a smart-guided tour route that can actually be ridden any day or time, solo or with others. It is only posted with a repeating set time and date with a tour leader to fit the Meetup format, and, more importantly to encourage you to get out and ride when it is convenient for you.
If you are going to ride it and would like the company of others, then simply RSVP and post in the comments when it is that you are going to ride - date and time.
Take pictures/videos and share. Have fun!
This is a repeating event on the calendar*, but the date and time does not necessarily need to be what is posted. If you are interested in riding with a group, then simply RSVP and leave a message in the comment section giving the date and time you would like others to join you. If you are interested in riding by yourself, or with your private group of friends, then simply do it.*
About CycleNuts Group Tours
The mission of this format is to create a catalog of free group tour routes available for CycleNuts to ride as a group, or solo, in an area spanning several states. The goal is to get people out cycling either in groups or solo. The vision is a cycling community with resources available for bike tours, bike talk and a format for lives experienced at the speed of bike.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).
Expect an average pace of 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
- A comfortable 11MPH pace.
- 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 - BareHeaded Bikers are welcome. 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. No emergency road support, so be prepared with options.
Recommended Gear - A bike (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, battery condition, and rideability. Consider what you are wearing on tour and what you may need for changing weather conditions.
