Off-Road Cycling

**BCRG Tuesday Rides are back!!** **Where & When:** * **Location:** **Mercat de la Vall d'Hebron** * **Time:** 18:15 (Note: The starting time will be adjusted later with the sunset time) * **Route:** [https://www.strava.com/routes/3358577240442608674](https://www.strava.com/routes/3358577240442608674) **What to Expect:** This is a challenging group ride designed for fit and experienced cyclists. We'll ride together as a group, either single-file or double-file depending on traffic conditions. This is an interval training ride, meaning we'll push above threshold on the ascents and take it easy on the descents and flat sections. While we wait a few minutes at key points, this is not a beginner ride. Please be prepared to be dropped if you can't keep up with the pace. **Is This Ride for Me?** While this ride is open to everyone, we ask that you are comfortable riding in groups, have a road bike, and have done rides of similar distance and elevation before. We welcome all newcomers but everyone is expected to be self-sufficient, therefore please bring not only your bike but also sync the route, bring phone, cash and lights. **Safety:** Ride leaders will do their best to keep the group together, moving smoothly and safely at all times. We'll stop at red lights and obey traffic rules. Ultimate safety starts and ends with everyone riding responsibly, and everyone will be responsible for their own safety. There's no commercial interest behind this event; it's just a bunch of people sharing a fun day out. Looking forward to riding with you!

We will meet at La Querida, Passeig de Pujades 33, [https://goo.gl/maps/u5ZpycVXeZb7XyeE9](https://goo.gl/maps/u5ZpycVXeZb7XyeE9) You can leave your stuff there and we will begin running from outside the bar. A description of the route is below for your information. Before the run, we take a group photo and after we drink and/or eat at the bar (not mandatory). We will chat a bit before starting to run. The distance is about 10 kilometers (\~6 miles). However, there are plenty of opportunities to turn back before and sometimes people run a shorter distance. Each person runs at her/his own pace. Most of the time people are talking/chatting so it's honestly a casual run. Mini groups tend to form according to pace. Please note people run at their own risk and please if you have any medical condition make sure you let someone know and be sensible, run within your abilities. And don't forget to check our [facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/319006355235925/) for news and activities! We kick off by running into the Ciutadella Park via the main gate. We then take a right to exit the park and immediately take a left to run alongside the round wall of the zoo (Passeig de Cicumvallacio). We then turn right at Carrer de Ramon Trias Fargas and head towards the beach. We then take a left turn and run along the beach heading northeast. Along the coast, we cross the Passeig Maritim de la Mar Bella for a quick stop at the water fountain and then turn back. The main change on the way back is that we turn right at the tram station along the other wall of the zoo (continuation of Carrer de Wellington) and once we reach the end of the wall, we are back to Passeig Pujades where we end our run.

• What is it? - This class is for all levels from novice to advanced runners, where we will train you to run fast. • Where is it? - We meet at the Simon Bolivar statue in Parque De La Barceloneta. Click on this link to see the location https://www.pbtraining.online/pbrunning/ Due to how busy the park can get its not always possible for me to be in the same location for every session. Please look out for me in my blue PB t-shirt. You can text me and I can send you my location. • When is it? - Running intervals runs every Tuesday at 07:15am, Wednesday at 8pm, and Thursday evening at 7pm. • Who runs it? - These classes are led by me! My name is Alan Urquhart and I am from Scotland. I am a Level 4 Advanced Personal Trainer and I have been in the health and fitness industry for 27 years. For 14 years I was a runner, taking part in road, hill, cross country, and track, in distances from 1 mile to marathon. I have been involved in Athletics coaching since I was 17. • How much is it? - €10 a class however you can buy unlimited PB:Running & PB:Training classes for the calendar month for €40. • Anything else? - Before you attend your very first class with me, you will be required to fill out a par-q which you can complete here. https://forms.gle/1zN6VvvzfVBiAekx6 • What to bring - It would be advised to bring along a water bottle. Bringing along a digital watch for timing runs and recoveries would be very useful. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Clothing layers can be left at the start finish line. I can keep valuables such as keys, wallets etc in my backpack or bike bags.

¡Ven a aprender y perfeccionar tu técnica en la vertical!🤸🤸 **¿QUÉ HACEMOS EN CLASE DE VERTICALES?** * En esta clase aprenderemos ejercicios de condicionamiento físico y diferentes técnicas para dominar el handstand de forma progesiva y segura. * Ejercicios de equilibrio, fuerza, alineación y spotting. Mobilidad y flexi. * Adaptación de los ejercicios en función del cuerpo y experiencia de cada uno. * Clase apta para principiantes y para nivel intermedio. **PRECIOS** \- Clase suelta 13€ \- Pack mensual 4 clases: 45€ **¿CÓMO APUNTARSE?** Reserva tu plaza en nuestro sistema de reserva: https://www.eversports.es/s/atempo-barcelona

**¿Querés aprender a navegar desde cero, sacarte miedos o mejorar tu técnica para llevar un velero por tu cuenta?** Esta clase privada está pensada para vos: una sesión 1 a 1 de dos horas, donde trabajamos juntos en lo que realmente necesitás. Puede ser tu primera vez en un velero, o quizás ya tenés experiencia y querés afinar maniobras, ganar seguridad o prepararte para salir solo al mar. **Vos marcás el objetivo y el ritmo. Yo me ocupo de que lo logres.** 📍 Las clases se dan en el Negroni I, un velero de regata ideal para que ajustes todo a bordo. 🕐 El día y horario son a convenir según disponibilidad. 👥 Podés venir con un invitado (tiene coste extra). 💬 Si te interesa, escribime por mensaje privado. Coordinamos juntos cuándo navegar. También podés escribirme un whatsapp al +34 71 777 3110. Esto no es una clase más. Es una oportunidad para superarte, aprender en serio y sentir el placer de hacerte dueño del timón ☸️. ¿Suena bien? ¡Pues no te quedes sin plazas y apuntate! Nos vemos en el puerto. 🙋🏼‍♂️⚓ Precio: * Una clase suelta: 50,00€. * Pack de 5 clases **(10% OFF)**: 225€ * La clase privada será **confirmada** con el pago por adelantado de la misma. ⚠ IMPORTANTE (por favor leer): Traer agua, algo de ropa para el viento (después de todo, es un velero, y corre viento 😅) y calzado impermeable. Si crees que te puedes llegar a marear, aconsejamos tomar algún medicamento anti-mareo 30 minutos antes. :) 📌 Responsabilidad a bordo Durante la clase, cada participante es responsable de seguir las indicaciones del instructor. Al participar en esta actividad, asumís la responsabilidad por tu propia seguridad personal y aceptás que Mare Ventus no se hace responsable por comportamientos que se aparten de las instrucciones brindadas. 📸 Uso de imagen y contenido Al apuntarte a este evento, autorizás a Mare Ventus a tomar fotografías y grabar vídeos durante la actividad, y a utilizar ese material con fines promocionales en redes sociales, sitio web y demás canales de comunicación de la escuela. Si preferís no aparecer en imágenes, podés avisarnos antes de embarcar. 🚫Política de cancelación: Cancelaciones por parte del alumno con menos de 48 horas del comienzo de la actividad **no serán reembolsadas**. Actividad sujetas a cancelación por condiciones meteorológicas desfavorables.

Hello Bodyworx’ers, Pump up your Glutes and burn calories! This is a 45 minutes mix of Booty resistance exercises combined with energetic cardio moves that make you forget about the burn! INFO: Bring your Booty bands! Don't have them? We've got you covered! You can buy our BodyWorxHub BootyBands on the spot! Get your colourful BodyWorxHub Booty Bands, just write us a message! Prepare to feel your Booty,Legs & Abs BURNNN🍑🔥🤪 If you would like to start working out, get fit or you just want to meet friendly (and a bit crazy) people then this international group is the perfect fit for you :) LIKE it and want more? Check out our IG Schedule Highlight @BodyWorxHub to find out when we organize our HiiT, Kettle Bell or Zumba Classes ;) Price: single ticket is 10 Euros If you like it and you want to join us regularly, ask us for our unlimited membership promotions! CONFIRM your attendance via whatsapp to Julia: +34 669760790 SPANISH: Hola Bodyworx'ers, ¡Tonifica tus glúteos y quema calorías! ¡Esta es una combinación de 45 minutos de ejercicios de resistencia Booty combinados con enérgicos movimientos cardiovasculares que te harán olvidar como quema! INFO: ¡Trae tus Booty bandas! ¿No los tienes? ¡Te tenemos cubierto! Consigue tus coloridas BodyWorxHub Booty Bands, ¡simplemente escríbenos un mensaje! Prepárate para sentir fuegooo en tu booty, piernas y abdominales🍑🔥🤪 Si te gustaría empezar a hacer ejercicio, ponerte en forma o simplemente quieres conocer gente amable (y un poco loca), entonces este grupo internacional es perfecto para ti :) ¿TE GUSTA y quieres más? Echa un vistazo a nuestro programa destacado de IG @BodyWorxHub para saber cuándo organizamos nuestras clases de HiiT, Kettle Bell o Zumba ;) Precio: la clase sencilla habitual cuesta 10 euros Si te gusta y quieres unirte a nosotros regularmente, puedes conseguir tu billete de clase 10x por 88 euros aquí: https://www.eversports.es/widget/w/YbAQz7?offer=1db94605-09b3-426d-9d66-cdf97350a53b ) ¡Pregúntenos también por nuestras promociones de membresía ilimitada! CONFIRMAR tu asistencia vía whatsapp a Julia: +34 669760790 Que hay que llevar? * Colchoneta de entrenamiento (si tienes) * Agua * Toalla * Booty Band (si no lo tienes no pasa nada) * vibraciones positivas y sonrisas 🤩 info: hablamos ingles, español, aleman y holandes :) Siga a @Bodyworxhub en Instagram para estar al tanto de las últimas noticias y especiales de entrenamiento :)

I ride 60-90 km with easy climbs every Sunday. Usual routes: badalona-besos-la roca-bdn [https://strava.app.link/L3VGWZfGKUb](https://strava.app.link/L3VGWZfGKUb) bcn-dosrius-bcn: [https://strava.app.link/KTZWP4mMcQb](https://strava.app.link/KTZWP4mMcQb) bcn-sant pol-bcn: [https://strava.app.link/aVj7SVrSEKb](https://strava.app.link/aVj7SVrSEKb) bcn-conreria-vallensana-bcn: [https://strava.app.link/kVwd0v6M8pb](https://strava.app.link/kVwd0v6M8pb) In case I have a new track for the following meetup, the new details will be posted before Friday. Meeting point: Port Badalona next to Mercadona at the Granier Café IMPORTANT INFO. If you have never ridden with me, please send me a message with details about your bike, speed average, etc. We are not in a hurry. We ride together in a group, waiting for the slowest at the crossroads and top of the hills. Please, remember, if you ride with me: you agree that this is not a sports club, no business is involved, and that each member is responsible for his/her safety at all times You have a proper **road** **bicycle** to ride with us and carry all the things you need to ride in safe conditions (helmet, tools, replacements, water, snacks, etc)? You will come if you can complete the route. My average speed is approximately 18km/h. Please, answer the questionnaire when you sign up for the event, including the details of the contact, preferably. Looking forward to riding with you!

**(CASTELLANO a continuación** 🧣) ☃️ **Cap de setmana de raquetes de neu i banys termals 🔥 al Pirineu** Pels amants de l'excursionisme, un hivern no és hivern sense almenys una sortida com Déu mana... a tocar neu! I això és justament el que et proposem aquest cap de setmana ❄️ El primer dia farem una **ruta amb raquetes de neu de nivell iniciació**, de 9 km i 380 m de desnivell, **apta fins i tot per a qui no s’ha posat mai unes raquetes als peus**. Una agradable passejada sobre la neu per **gaudir de la natura, dels paisatges espectaculars del Pirineu hivernal i d’una cosa extraordinària i única: el silenci entre muntanyes nevades**... Després de l’excursió amb raquetes, anirem a un **lloc màgic per banyar-nos en aigües termals sulfuroses a l’aire lliure**, envoltats de muntanyes nevades mentre nosaltres estem ben calentons 🔥 Una experiència sensorial per recuperar-nos del dia i gaudir al màxim del contrast entre fred i calor 😎 L’endemà, després d’un bon esmorzar, farem una **ruta a peu (sense raquetes)** de 11 km i 350 m de desnivell pel vessant nord de la Tosa d’Alp, dins el Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró. Un itinerari ple de **paisatges meravellosos de la Cerdanya coberta de neu** ❄️ Un programa amb tots els ingredients per **passar un cap de setmana increïble a la neu**, en bona companyia, i **tornar a casa amb les piles ben carregades i el cor ple d’aventures compartides!** ✨ ### 💶 Preus i informació **Preu:** 149 € + 28€ pel transport (es paga directament al conductor/a). La reserva es confirma amb una paga i senyal de 99€ mitjançant transferència al compte que t’indicarem en el moment de la inscripció. **Inclou:** ✅ Mitja pensió en hotel rural en habitacions dobles amb llits individuals (suplement habitació individual: 38 €) ✅ Deliciosos sopars i esmorzars ✅ Guiatge per guia titulat + assegurança d’accidents i RC ➡️ *Viatja tranquil, gaudeix més!* **Política de cancel·lació:** fins 30 dies abans de l'inici de l'activitat ---> retorn 90% de la paga i senyal; fins a 15 dies abans ---> retorn 50%; després del 2/1 no es reembossa paga i senyal. ### 🎒 Què cal portar * Dinar de pícnic (pots portar-lo de casa o comprar-lo al bar on esmorzarem a mig camí) * Calçat de muntanya i diverses capes de roba * Gorra, guants, bastons amb roseta * Raquetes de neu (si no en tens, les pots llogar per 10 € al punt d’inici) * Crema solar i ulleres de sol * Banyador i tovallola per als banys termals! 📲 Segueix-nos... * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🌨️ CASTELLANO ❄️ ### **🏔️ Fin de semana con raquetas de nieve y baños termales en el Pirineo** Para los amantes del senderismo, un invierno no es invierno sin al menos una buena salida... ¡a tocar nieve! Y eso es exactamente lo que nos proponemos para este fin de semana ☃️ El primer día haremos una **ruta con raquetas de nieve de nivel iniciación**, de 9 km y 380 m de desnivel, **apta incluso para quienes nunca se han puesto unas raquetas en los pies**. Un agradable paseo sobre la nieve para **disfrutar de la naturaleza, de los espectaculares paisajes del Pirineo invernal y de algo extraordinario y único: el silencio entre montañas nevadas**... Después de la excursión con raquetas, iremos a un **lugar mágico para bañarnos en aguas termales sulfurosas al aire libre**, rodeados de montañas nevadas mientras nosotros estamos bien calentitos 🔥 Una experiencia sensorial perfecta para recuperarnos del día y disfrutar del contraste entre el frío y el calor 😎 Al día siguiente, tras un buen desayuno, haremos una preciosa ruta a pie (ya sin raquetas) de 11 km y 350 m de desnivel por la vertiente norte de la Tosa d’Alp, dentro del Parque Natural del Cadí-Moixeró. Un recorrido lleno de **maravillosos paisajes del valle de la Cerdanya cubierto de nieve** ❄️ Un programa con todos los ingredientes para **vivir un fin de semana increíble en la nieve**, en buena compañía, y **volver a casa con las pilas bien cargadas y el corazón lleno de aventuras compartidas!** ✨ ### 💶 Precio e información **Precio:** 149€ + 28€ para el transporte (se paga directamente al conductor/a). La reserva se confirma con una señal de 99 €, mediante transferencia al número de cuenta que te facilitaremos al inscribirte. **Incluye:** ✅ Media pensión en hotel rural en habitaciones dobles con camas individuales (suplemento habitación individual: 38 €) ✅ Cenas y desayunos deliciosos ✅ Guía titulado + seguro de accidentes y RC ➡️ *Viaja tranquilo, disfruta más* **Política de cancelación:** hasta 30 días antes del inicio de la actividad → devolución del 90% de la señal. Hasta 15 días antes → devolución del 50%. A partir del 2/1 no se reembolsa la señal. *** ### 🎒 Qué llevar * Comida de picnic (puedes traerla de casa o comprarla en el bar donde pararemos a desayunar a medio camino) * Calzado de montaña y varias capas de ropa * Gorro, guantes, bastones con roseta * Raquetas de nieve (si no tienes, podrás alquilarlas por 10 € en el punto de inicio) * Crema solar y gafas de sol * Bañador y toalla para los baños termales 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)**

**Donde la roca se alza y la tierra se esconde** … comienza una excursión que no sigue los caminos evidentes ni las historias conocidas. Te propongo un nuevo recorrido por l'Alt Urgell, una comarca que cambia el guión justo cuando crees que ya la conoces. Ascenderemos por dos crestas rocosas que obligan a levantar la vista y afinar el equilibrio, mientras los buitres sobrevuelan la escena con su elegancia despreocupada y sin esfuerzo alguno. En la búsqueda del primer pico (l’Oratori, 1154 m) pasaremos por una roca foradada, prueba irrefutable de que, o bien la geología tiene vocación artística, o existieron gigantes con mucho tiempo libre. La aventura continúa hacia el subsuelo, visitando una cueva de 27 metros de profundidad, equipada con escaleras y pasamanos, perfecta para explorador@s prudentes pero curios@s. Aquí la montaña baja el volumen: menos viento, temperatura más amable y esa sensación inconfundible de estar colándote en un secreto que no sale en los mapas. Todo ello enmarcado en la geología absolutamente flipante de l'Alt Urgell, donde las capas calcáreas parecen haberse quedado congeladas en pleno movimiento, como la falda de una flamenca detenida justo antes del aplauso final. Pliegues, giros y formas imposibles que nos provocan a contemplar sin palabras. **🔗 DETALLES TÉCNICOS** \- Ruta circular \- Distancia: 14 km \- Desnivel de subida: 920 m \- Tiempo estimado con paradas: 6h \- Dificultad: Moderada\. Tramos sin sendero y tramos de caminar al lado del precipicio\. \- Ruta apta para perros? **SI** \- Ruta apta para gente con impresion a las alturas? **NO** \- Tiempo en coche: 2h10’ 🔔 Todo participante asume que está en condiciones de hacer la excursión y debe comunicar cualquier dolencia que pueda afectar al desarrollo óptimo de la actividad. 🔔 La ruta puede sufrir cambios acorde con las condiciones meteorológicas y estado del terreno (nieve, ríos con mucho caudal, etc). 📣Aviso: en caso de baja de ultima hora (menos de 48h) la persona que se dé de baja tendrá que pagar el importe de la excursión y del transporte (si no va en su propio coche). En caso contrario, no podrá realizar futuras salidas con este grupo. Si después de darse de baja, su plaza se puede asignar a otra persona sin problemas, no se tiene que pagar. **👁‍🗨 MATERIAL** \- Mochila con agua \(1 L\. mínimo\) \+ comida para almuerzo/mediodía \- Calzado de montaña \(imprescindible\) y bolsa de plastico con calzado limpio para el viaje en coche \- Ropa adecuada para la actividad y época del año \- Chaqueta impermeable \(imprescindible\) \- Protección solar \(gafas y crema solar\) \- Protección contra el frío \(buff\, guantes\, gorro\) \- Bastones de senderismo \(recomendable\) \- Actitud y alegría **👌 APORTACIÓN 22€** Incluye: \- Organización\, logística y guía AEGM/UIMLA \(TD de Media Montaña\) \- Seguro de accidentes y seguro de Responsabilidad Civil \- Interpretación medioambiental **🚗 EL TRANSPORTE** \- para esta excursión: 13€ por persona \- se hará en vehículos particulares excluyendo de los gastos a los conductores \- quién ponga coche y lleve a 3\-4 participantes se le descontarán 7€ 🎯 Para confirmar asistencia **contacta con la organizadora por Whatsapp y avisa si dispones o no de coche (y en tal caso núm. de plazas libres).** Mínimo 4 y máximo 15 participantes. 📞 Contacto: Amalia +34 652027570 ⚡ [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/oxygen_trails/) ¡Oxygénate!

This is a very informal coffee group where you can stop by for a few minutes or stay for the whole two hours. This is a group for anyone who has been affected by having a loved one with dementia. We can tell our stories, make friends, and spend time with others going through or who have gone through the same thing. We will meet at the table with the purple flowers. I will be wearing a name tag. My name is Sandra.

***FREE TOUR TICKET FOR ALL OF YOU WONDERFUL MEETUP MEMBERS*** Use Promo Code **MEETUP2025** to get your free ticket and route smart guide at [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol-in-columbus-oh-a-smart-guided-short-one-way-loop-bikeway-tour-tickets-769120860197](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol-in-columbus-oh-a-smart-guided-short-one-way-loop-bikeway-tour-tickets-769120860197) You can do the tour solo/with your favorite peeps, or try to generate a group ride of Meetup CycleNuts by RSVPing here and posting the day and time you are interested in others joining you. Either way, have fun on your memory-making adventure, and thank you for being a CycleNut! ### SOL in Columbus, OH \- A Smart\-guided Short One\-way Loop Bikeway Tour Short One-way Loop (SOL) in Columbus on bikeways. The smart-guided tour is mostly through scenic riverside parks with a quick downtown peek. All of that in 10 miles! 83% of the route is bikeway, and the rest is Google Maps designated "bicycle-friendly roads". This short ride passes through several beautiful riverside parks. Passing through downtown the route runs alongside Huntington Park baseball stadium, Nationwide Arena hockey stadium, near North Market (worth a stop if you enjoy markets with lots of tasty treats), within a few blocks of the state capitol, convention center, art museum, center of science and industry, several first-class hotels, and much more (see Points of Interest list below). Easily, anywhere along the way, the tour can be detoured to nearby points of interest. This smart-guided route comes with CycleNuts' 50% downhill guarantee. Sweating is optional. If your bike has gears, you might use them to climb in a few spots. All bikes are appropriate for this smart-guided tour (even a single-speed if you do not mind walking your bike up the spots mentioned). The route is shaded about 50% of the way. Sweating is optional - you set your pace, starting time, and touring agenda. Points of interest: COSI Scioto River North Market German Village The Scioto Mile Brewery District Huntington Park Nationwide Arena Columbus Union Station Arch Greater Columbus Convention Center **The Meetup plan = Show up, Rally with whoever else shows up, and Roll following the smart-guided instructions.** This is a smart guided tour route that can 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 do 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.*

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

**History** [Blacklick Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blacklick-woods/), established in 1949, holds the distinction of being the first Columbus Metro Park. Its creation stemmed from a post-World War II push to preserve natural areas amid rapid suburban growth. The land, originally farmland and woodlots along Blacklick Creek, was acquired by the Columbus Metropolitan Park Board through donations and purchases. Early efforts focused on basic trail development and reforestation to combat erosion. The park's name derives from the creek, which early settlers called "Black Lick" due to its dark, mineral-rich waters. By the 1950s, it served as a model for the expanding Metro Parks system. In the 1960s, Blacklick Woods expanded significantly with additional land acquisitions, reaching over 600 acres. A golf course was added in 1964, one of the first public courses in the region, designed to generate revenue for park maintenance. Native American artifacts, including arrowheads from the Adena culture, were discovered during construction, highlighting the area's prehistoric use as hunting grounds. The park introduced interpretive programs to educate visitors on local ecology and history. Flood control measures along the creek became a priority after heavy rains caused damage. These developments solidified its role as a recreational hub. The 1970s and 1980s brought environmental awareness, leading to habitat restoration projects at Blacklick Woods. Invasive species were removed, and native wildflowers were planted in the meadows. A nature center opened in 1976, featuring exhibits on wetlands and forests. The park's slate-covered bridge, a remnant of 19th-century infrastructure, was preserved as a historic feature. Birdwatching gained popularity with the addition of observation decks. Community volunteers played a key role in trail maintenance and cleanups. During the 1990s, Blacklick Woods underwent major upgrades, including paved multi-use trails for biking and hiking. The Walter A. Tucker Nature Preserve, a 53-acre old-growth forest within the park, was dedicated in 1995 to protect rare beech-maple woodlands. Educational partnerships with local schools introduced field trips on topics like stream ecology. The golf course was renovated to improve playability while minimizing environmental impact. Annual events, such as the fall festival, drew thousands to celebrate the park's natural beauty. These enhancements balanced recreation with conservation. In the 21st century, Blacklick Woods has adapted to increasing visitation with sustainable practices. Solar panels were installed at facilities in the 2010s to reduce energy costs. The park now spans 643 acres, offering diverse habitats from wetlands to uplands. Recent initiatives include pollinator gardens and prescribed burns to maintain prairie areas. It remains a flagship for the Metro Parks, inspiring similar preservations system-wide. Ongoing archaeological surveys continue to uncover traces of early inhabitants. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Blacklick Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BLK-map-May-2025-with-extended-greenway_1980px.jpg). **Summary** For this event, we will hike about 4.5 miles by doing a couple loops of the Buttonbush, Tucker, Maple Loop, and Beech trails. Blacklick Woods is a very nice park, but it is generally flat and not strenuous, so this will be one of the easier hikes that we do. **Where We'll Meet** Drive all the way to the back of the park to the parking lot that is nearest the Nature Center. There are restrooms here next to the Canopy Walk. We'll meet near these restrooms. Speaking of the [Canopy Walk](https://www.metroparks.net/blog/canopy-walk-is-your-gateway-to-the-sky/), it's not officially part of the event this time. However, if interested people want to freelance and check it out after the hike (before heading to the brewery), that's okay. **After the Hike** After we're done with the trails, we'll head to [Prost Beer & Wine Café](https://prostcafe.com/) for drinks and [food](https://prostcafe.com/reynoldsburg-prost-beer-and-wine-cafe-food-menu). The actual address of the brewery is [7354 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068](https://www.google.com/maps/place/7354+E+Main+St,+Reynoldsburg,+OH+43068/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x8838648cfb8d2dbb:0x545274bab130e9bb?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and we should be there by 5:00 if you just want to do that and skip the hike.