Training Rides
Saturday, May 18 – Marilyn’s Ride, Reversed!
Meet behind Townhall near 25th and Lorain
Arrive for a 9:00 am start
Route Overview: Townhall to Lock 39 – 20 miles
Map to: Townhall (opens in new tab)
Details: Ride thru Tremont and follow Towpath (paved) south to Lock 39 trailhead at Rockside Rd. Reverse, return to Townhall. Optional lunch.
Saturday, May 25 – John’s Ice Cream Ride
Meet at Rocky River Park, 20250 Beach Cliff Rd, Rocky River
Arrive for a 9:00 am start
Route Overview: Lake Road west to Miller Rd Park – 25 miles
Map to: Rocky River Park (opens in new tab)
Details: Beachcliff to Avalon, turn right (west) onto Lake Rd to Miller Rd Park. Rest stop at park building. Bathrooms but no vending. Reverse, return to start. Optional ice cream stop, going and/or coming, at Huntington Beach Park. Optional ice cream stop afterwards at Mitchell’s.
Sunday, June 2 – RIP R. Shea Ride
Meet at Lock 29 lot behind Century Cycles off Route 303 in Peninsula
Arrive for a 10:00 am start
Route Overview: Peninsula to Lock 15 Brewing – 26 miles
Map to: Lock 29 trailhead (opens in new tab)
Details: R. Shea is dead. Long Live Lock 15. We take Akron-Penisula Rd south thru the valley to Merriman Valley. We pause for a moment of silence outside R. Shea, then follow the path south into Akron to North Street. Hydration stop at Lock 15 (opens 11 am). Heading back, we follow side streets past Dr. Bob’s grave. At Merriman Valley, we take Riverview Rd north. Cross over at IRA hoping to see the heron rookery, then Akron-Peninsula Road back to the start. Optional lunch at Winking Lizard (opens 11 am)
Saturday, June 8 – Hinckley Lake loop
Details TBA
Sunday, June 9 – CTC Sunday in June
Fee Ride – Outside ride – Not a training ride.
Enjoy this well-supported ride thru beautiful Amish country. Choose 25/40/65/100 miles.
Website and registration here: Sunday in June (opens in new tab)
Saturday, June 15 – Rick’s Ride
Meet behind Mike’s Bar & Grille, 130 Front Street, Berea
Arrive for a 9:00 am start
Route Overview: Berea to Lakewood – 30 miles
Map to: Mike’s Bar & Grille (opens in new tab)
Details: From Mike’s, drop into Metroparks and follow parkway north to Rocky River marina. Rest stop at marina. Reverse, return to start. Optional lunch at Mike’s Bar & Grille (sponsor). Opens 11 am.
Saturday, June 22 – Ride to Remember – for ALZ
Meet at Wallace Lake off Valley Parkway in Berea
60-miles roll out at 10 am. 30 milers start at 11 am.
Route Overview: The 60-mile route proceeds north (left) from Wallace Lake. Rest stop and turn around at Rocky River marina, then return to Wallace Lake (water stop) and then follow the 30-mile route. The 30-mile route proceeds south (right). The route is mostly flat except for one climb around mile 9. Turn around at Brecksville Rd (Rt 21). Water stop at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church right after the turn around. Follow the Valley Parkway back to Wallace Lake.
Map to: Wallace Lake (opens in new tab)
Details: Registration required. No fee, no minimum fundraising. Goal of $150 (or more) is suggested.
Sunday, June 30 – Phil’s Ride
Meet at Huntington Bank, 560 Broad St in Elyria
Arrive for an 8:30 am start
Route Overview: North Coast Inland Trail to Wakeman and back – 38 miles
Map to: 560 Broad St, Elyria (opens in new tab)
Details: Take W. 2nd to NCIT. Rest stop at Wakeman Grain Elevator. Reverse and return. Optional lunch at Foundry Kitchen afterwards (opens 10:00 am).
Sunday, July 7 – Five or Four Script Signs Ride
Meet at Lakewood Park
Arrive for a 9:00 am start
Route Overview: Tour Cleveland to see 4 (25 mi) or 5 (40 mi) of the Script Cleveland signs
Map to: Lakewood Park (opens in new tab)
Details: The airport sign is too scary on a bike , so we stop at 5 of 6 signs max, 40 miles. Euclid Beach is kinda far, so 25 milers see 4 signs. Down Lake to Edgewater (1), thru Public Square to the Rock Hall (2) and out the north marginal. 25-milers turn at E. 55th street while 40-milers continue out marginal to Euclid Beach (5). Take E. 55th to St. Clair right down into the flats (3). Climb to Tremont (4) then W. 28th to Edgewater and back to finish at Lakewood Park.
Saturday, July 13 – Dog Days Wine Tour
Fee Ride – TRAINING RIDE.
Meet at Oberlin College, Knowlton Athletics Complex, in Oberlin
Rolling start 6:30 to 10:00, but we will arrive for a 7:30 am TEAM start
Route Overview: Scenic tour of Lorain county with stops at 2, 3, or 4 wineries. 28, 50 and 64 mile routes available. Rest stops and SAG provided. FEE RIDE.
New in 2024: After ride feast provided!
Map to: Knowlton Athletic Complex, Oberlin College (opens in new tab)
Details: For more information or to register, click below.
Sunday, July 14 – Absolutely Beautiful Country Ride
Fee Ride – Optional Team Ride.
Meet at The Winery at Wolf Creek in Barberton
Rolling start 6:30 to 8:00, but arrive for a 7:30 am group start
Route Overview: Scenic and challenging tour of Summit, Medina and Wayne counties. 25, 50, 62 and 100 mile routes available. Lunch, rest stops and SAG provided. FEE RIDE.
Map to: The Winery at Wolf Creek (opens in new tab)
Details: For more information or to register, click below.
Sunday, July 21 – Kyle’s Killer Country Ride
Meet at Rego’s Market, Hunt & W. 130th, Strongsville
Arrive for a 8:00 am start
Route Overview: Follow Kyle south, east, west and north through rural Ohio. 40 miles.
Map to: Rego’s Market (opens in new tab)
Details: Bring plenty of fluids and snacks – no stores on the route. NOTE: You will need GPS for this ride. You WILL get separated and possibly lost without it. Optional lunch at Bennett’s Bar or Niko’s afterwards (opens 12n).
Click here to download 40 mile gpx file.Click here to download 40 mile turn by turn directions.
Click here to download 30 mile gpx file.
Click here to download 30 mile turn by turn directions.
Sunday, July 28 – Brandy’s New Ride
Meet at Bonnie Park Picnic Area, Metroparks, Strongsville
Arrive for a 7:30 am start
Route Overview: Circle Greater Cleveland on Parkway and Towpath for 65 mile loop
Map to: Bonnie Park (opens in new tab)
Details: Follow the Valley Parkway south from Bonnie Park, up past Nemesis and down to Boston Mills in the Cuyahoga Valley. Follow the towpath to Tremont, thru Edgewater, past the marina and back to Bonnie Park. There are a few serious climbs in the first 20 miles, but otherwise fairly flat. Rest stops at Boston Store (mile 20). Merwin’s Wharf (mile 41) and the Rocky River Marina (mile 50). There are two tricky spots so GPS and directions will be provided. Optional lunch afterwards at Mike’s, FatHead’s, or other nearby watering hole. A route that does NOT include unpaved towpath will be provided.
Click here for 65 mile gpx file.Click here for turn by turn directions.
Saturday, August 3 – BikeMS Packet Pickup
Meet in the Barrel Room inside Fat Heads Brewery, 17450 Engle Lake Rd, Middleburg Hts.
Arrive anytime between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Overview: Packet Pickup for Buckeye Breakaway
Map to: Fat Head’s Brewery and Beer Hall (opens in new tab)
Details: Come and socialize with teammates, have some food and beer, bring the whole family – or just pop in to get your goodies. We will have your MS packet with bib numbers, wrist bands, t-shirt and luggage tags. We will also have your new team jersey, t-shirt, water bottles and other swag like hoodies and sleeves. This is your ONLY chance to get your MS packet and your team gear before ride day. You cannot ride without the wrist band.
Saturday & Sunday, August 10/11 – Pedal to the Point
Meet at Baldwin Wallace University, Union parking lot, off Tressel St., Berea
Arrive for 6:00 am pictures and a 6:30 am start
Route Overview: Bike MS Pedal to the Point
Map to: Baldwin Wallace College – Union parking lot, off Tressel St. (opens in new tab)
Details: Registration required. $300 min fundraising. Email tom for a discount code.
Saturday, August 24 – Bike Cleveland Fundo
Fee Ride – Optional Team Ride.
Meet at Cleveland Metroparks Beach House, Edgewater Park, in Cleveland
start times between 8:00 and 10:00, depending upon distance
Route Overview: Follow clearly marked routes along open roads and trails exploring Cleveland’s expanding bike network. Enjoy 10, 30 or 60 mile route options. Something for all ages and abilities. Rest stops and SAG provided. Box lunch or food truck. FEE RIDE.
Map to: Cleveland Metroparks Beach House (opens in new tab)
Details: For more information or to register, click below.
Monday, Sept 2 – Mindy’ ride and team cookout
Save the Date – details to follow: Optional campout, followed by ride and cookout
Saturday, September 14 – Coast to the Oast
Fee Ride – Optional Team Ride.
Meet at Twin Oast Brewing on Catawba Island.
Arrive for a 10 am TEAM start
Route Overview: Scenic tour around Catawba Island. 30 miles. Rest stops and SAG provided. Finish at Twin Oast Brewing. Proceeds benefit Eriesponsible efforts to protect Lake Erie. Free pint glass and one beverage included. Fee Ride.
Map to: Twin Oast Brewing, Catawba (opens in new tab)
Details: For more information or to register, click below.
Saturday, October 19 – WALK for ALZ
Optional Event for those touched by Alheimer’s.
Meet at Cleveland MetroParks Zoo.
Arrive at 8:30. Opening remarks at 8:45. Walk at 9 am.
Route Overview: Take a casual stroll thru the zoo with others who have been touched by Alzheimer’s and other dementia. While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.
Map to: Cleveland MetroParks Zoo (opens in new tab)
Details: For more information or to register, click below.
Rules of the Road
Helmets must be worn at all times while riding.
Rides are free and unsupported, unless otherwise specified.
If you have any questions or concerns, please ask us.
Disclaimer: Bicycle riding, or cycling, is an inherently dangerous sport. Any rides organized by team sunshine are open to anyone but team sunshine does NOT assume any liability for your participation. By participating, you agree for yourself, your heirs, executors and administrators to waive any and all claims for personal injury and/or damage that you may have against team sunshine including its executive officers, members or representatives for any and all injuries received while taking part in any and all activities organized, sponsored or sanctioned by team sunshine.