I had just finished the Slippery Elm Trail about 25 miles north, and was hoping to squeeze in another trail from this part of NW Ohio. I had circled the Old Mill Stream Parkway so I was going to give it a go. I had brought both bikes, as the descriptions I read that this … More April 10, 2018 Heritage Trail/Old Mill Stream Parkway (Findlay, Ohio)

Another chilly 42 degree day back in NW Ohio. Today’s 1st test “The Slippery Elm Trail”, built on top of the old Bowling Green Railroad Company’s line that runs from Bowling Green south 13.1 miles to North Baltimore. For those that attended “BG” they will be familiar with the term “Black Swamp.”  The first 2-3 … More April 10, 2018 The Slippery Elm Trail (Bowling Green to N. Baltimore)

Rain and now snow and 20+ mph winds. Severe storm warnings, flood warnings and even tornadoes in Ohio yesterday and today. Back on the mag-trainer for a few days. Itching real bad to get, and stay, outside!!

I was eager to get started on my #BikeOhio1000 journey, so I rolled the dice and made the commitment the day before that I was headed to NW Ohio. Today was a chilly 41 degrees, with a nice breeze out of the NE; overcast but dry. My start point today was Whitehouse, Ohio; a charming … More March 28 (2018) Wabash Cannonball Trail / Waterville Towpath NW Ohio

For the most part, I have been confined to the trainer indoors. We have had a few days in February that were warn and dry enough to get out and spin. My road bike is a Cannondale all-carbon EVO 6. My gravel bike is a Fuji Jari. I am not much on the technical gear-ratio … More March 20, 2018