Memorial Ride for Lynn Freeman - 2 Distance Options

Joint ride with Spinoffs and WhyNots

Details
Ride Name: Memorial ride for Lynn Freeman.
Lynn Freeman passed away last November. She was a member of the WhyNots Adventures and the Spinoff Bike Group so we thought it would be a nice way to honor her with a joint bike ride with the WhyNots.

Option 1 (longer ride): 21 miles round trip. Akron General Health & Wellness Center, 4300 Allen Rd., Stow. Start time is 9:30.

Option 2 (shorter ride): 13 miles round trip. Barlow Rd. Lot Trailhead, 331 Barlow Rd., Hudson. Start time is 9:45. Option 1 riders will pull into the trailhead to pick up option 2 riders. Option 2 riders should let us know in the comments if they are starting at Barlow Rd.

Rating: Intermediate. Recreational speeds of 10-12 mph.

Ride type: Out and back.

Restrooms: at starting point in Cle Clinic Wellness Center and along route.

Ride Leader: Lynn, 330-606-8471

Trail: Bike & Hike. (paved)

Ride Description: Paved trail, flat with some rolling hills. One large hill on the return ride. We first head north and then east on the Bike & Hike. We will stop at Barlow Rd Trailhead for option 2 group. A quick re-group at the trail split just before the steep hill down. We pass through a tunnel under Rte. 91 followed by a stop at the Young Road trailhead for restroom break. The Portage Franklin Connector trail will take us to our turnaround point at the Hudson/Judson trailhead.

HELMETS REQUIRED!
Always bring water, spare tube, CO2 or air pump and a snack (if needed).