Back Roads and Beaches Blog

Thursday, June 26, 2008

This weekend’s suggested multi-sport itinerary: bring your own bike + kilt

Photos by Rona Proudfoot

Starting from the southern portion of the Back Roads and Beaches Bike Route, cyclists can experience culture, food, sports and entertainment from all around the globe. Beginning in Wellington at the Lorain County Fairgrounds, the Scottish Games will be taking place on Saturday, June 28. Not only can cyclists enjoy the variety of food and entertainment, but can experience a true cultural multi-sport experience and enter to run the kilted mile. (must wear kilt!)

Jumping back onto the bike and moving north along BRaB will provide an even more expanding cultural experience. Once on SR 6 along the shores of Lake Erie, biking into Lorain will take you to the Lorain International Festival. The International Festival takes place at scenic Black River Landing in Lorain. Rent a kayak and paddle up to the festival and further up to the Lorain Lighthouse for a twist on this great festival. Just make sure you tie off and reload up on some delicious ethnic carbs before you depart.

Moving further east along SR 6, you can wind down a bit with a visit to Avon Lake’s Arts Fest 2008 at Miller Rd. Park along the Lake Erie shoreline. If you don’t feel like turning around and making your way back to Wellington (where you’ve presumably left your vehicle at Findley State Park), visit one of Avon Lake’s wineries or stay the night at the Fairfield Inn. You can make your way back Sunday and get more great eats at the International Festival on your way back!

Labels: arts, Avon Lake, events, Findley, kayaking, Lake Erie, Wellington, wineries

Friday, August 31, 2007

Labor Day Weekend Sun Shines on BRaB

The forecast on the Back Roads and Beaches Bike Route is sunny skies and mid 70s-low 80s all Labor Day weekend. Perfect for a weekend bike tour of North Central Ohio! While you're on the route, check out the Farmers Market at Black River Landing in Lorain.

Black River Landing Photo ©Rona Proudfoot

Black River Landing is located in the city of Lorain, on the shores of Lake Erie. Traveling further east on SR6, along the Back Roads and Beaches route, you'll find True North Cultural Arts Center. They will be open Saturday, 10am-4pm.

The Back Roads and Beaches bike route highlights and links nature and parks, culture and the arts, history and healthy food options together in an easy to follow route. So it's worth mentioning the new collaboration between True North and the Lorain County Metro Parks. Another great partnership that utilizes all the best the area has to offer!

While riding the BRaB route, you'll find arts opportunities all throughout. Check out the website for many opportunities to combine your biking tour with culture and the arts. Galleries and museums listed on the website all welcome touring cyclists in cycling attire.

Labels: arts, Avon Lake, back roads and beaches, events, Lorain, Museums

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BackRoadsandBeachesOhio.com

: Name: Back Roads and Beaches Bike Tour; Location: Lorain County Ohio, United States

The Back Roads and Beaches Bike and Multisport Route is located in north central Ohio, about 35 miles west of Cleveland. The route features miles of rolling, rural roads with scenery ranging from farmland and forest to the nautical flavor of the Lake Erie shoreline. The route was developed by Lorain County Heritage and Visit Lorain County. It appeals to all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts, touring cyclists, fitness junkies, kayakers, mountain bikers and more.

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