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Buckeye Biking Bonanza 2025
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About this event
Registration opens on January 11th!
A PBC Members ONLY Special Event ~ Not a member yet and want to attend? Join Today!
GO WEST PBC! Premier Bicycle Club is heading to Akron, OH, July 11-13, 2025 to ride both trails and roads! Enjoy the 90-mile Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail that extends from Cleveland to New Philadelphia, OH. Much like the C&O Canal Towpath from Cumberland, MD to Washington, DC, the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail is the path where, from 1827 to 1913, mules pulled canal boats laden with passengers and goods up and down the historic Ohio & Erie Canal. As you head north from Akron, the trail passes through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) and continues to Cleveland. You can cycle into CVNP and opt to take the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad back to our hotel!
Event Highlights
Riding
- Event offers both trail and road rides
- There will be rides appropriate for cyclists of all abilities and experience
- Direct access to the 90-mile Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail from our hotel
- Ride into Cuyahoga Valley National Park and take a train back to the hotel
Accommodations
- We have a block of rooms with free parking at the Courtyard by Marriott Akron Downtown for 3 nights from Thursday, July 10, 2025 through Saturday, July 12, 2025
- All rooms have mini-refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot
- Bikes may be stored in your room, and there are onsite facilities to clean and maintain your bike
Social
- Friday PM social & Saturday PM dinner
Non-Rider Discount
Non-riders are welcome to attend the event and participate in the social events if they are members of the club in good standing and register. BEFORE REGISTERING, ask the event coordinator how to receive the non-rider discounted registration fee (see "How to Register", below). This offer is valid only for non-riding members of the club.
Registration Fee Includes
- 3 days of riding; GPS Routes/Digital Cue Sheets for trail and road rides
- Welcome Bag with information about local activities and points of interest
- Waters and cycling nutrition
- Meet and Greet social event on Friday night
- Pre-scheduled ride options with experienced leaders for popular Recommended Routes each day.
- Group Dinner on Saturday evening – Plans are still being developed, but we are considering a Rubber Ducks minor league baseball game with a picnic dinner in Canal Park or dinner at a local downtown restaurant
- Detailed Event Guide with schedule and essential instructions, as well as information about restaurants, local attractions, and non-riding activities.
Other Exciting Activities Available in the area
(Optional - not included in registration)
- Akron location offers urban amenities including a plethora of restaurants, shops and night spots
- Attractions for non-riding companions including the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
- Visit our closest National Park: Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Event Schedule
The following is a general outline of the important times to help your planning. Participants will receive a complete "Event Guidebook and Checklist" a few days prior to the event via email. The Guidebook will present more details, along with links for the route GPS files and reminders about the weekend.
Thursday July 10th
3:00PM - Hotel check-in
Friday July 11th
Trail Ride – heading north through CVNP toward Cleveland
Road Ride – route TBD
Meet & Greet social
Saturday, July 12th
Trail Ride – heading south toward Bolivar
Road Ride – route TBD
Group Dinner
Sunday, July 13th
Trail Ride – rider's choice
Road Ride – route TBD
Trail ride distance is as far as you want, as long as you are not riding solo. Departure times TBD.
IMPORTANT DATES
• Early Registration: up to June 10, 2025
Rider $89.00
Non-rider $60.00
• Late Registration: June 11 to June 25, 2025
Rider $99.00
Non-rider $70.00
• Hotel Room Block Closes: June 10, 2025
Rooms revert to standard rate; availability is not guaranteed after this date.
How To Register and Reserve Your Room
1. PBC Event registration – Click the "Register Now" button at the right to register and pay your event participation fee. Each participant, including riders and non-riders, must register individually. You will receive an email with discount codes to use when you reserve your hotel room.
2. Room reservations – The discount code will get you a nightly rate of $139 plus state and local tax (currently 15.25%), so be sure to look for the PBC email confirmation before you book. Use the code to make your own hotel reservations through the Marriott's Bonvoy app or by visiting the hotel website at www.marriott.com/cakdt. Rates are subject to availability if you decide to come before July 10th or stay after July 12th. Standard check-in time is 3:00 pm. Standard check-out time is 12:00 noon. Please Note: you need to make your reservations by June 10, 2025, after which any remaining rooms in our block return to the general room inventory.
REMEMBER: Both riders and non-riders must be members of the club, and both must register through this page by clicking on the "Register Now" button. Yes - this step needs to be completed individually.
Step up and Volunteer!
We need a few helping hands to make this event go smoothly, and we can plan more effectively if we know ahead of time that key volunteer spots are filled. We need:
• Pre-identified ride leaders for some selected routes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• Drivers and assistants to be on standby for limited SAG assistance on Friday or Saturday. Most commonly these spots have been filled by non-riders and non-riding spouses/partners.
• Help with check-in registration.
To learn more about the available volunteer opportunities and to sign up for a slot, please click the link below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the event coordinators listed below.
Volunteer link coming soon for 2025 Buckeye Biking Bonanza
Category
Club Special Event
Registration Info
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
All participants must be active members of the Premier Bicycle Club. If you desire to have a non-riding spouse/partner come along, please contact the event organizer to have your account upgraded to a family membership. Non-riders must register for this event like riders do – see event description for non-rider discount.
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation Policy & Fees: There are two (2) parts to the registration process, and they have different cancellation policies:
1.) "Event Registration" (through the club): Cancellations prior to and including JUNE 25, 2025 will receive a refund minus a $30.00 cancellation fee. There are NO REFUNDS AFTER JUNE 25, 2025.
2.) "Hotel Reservations" (directly through Courtyard by Marriott Akron Downtown): All participants are responsible for verifying the cancellation policy at the time they make their room reservation.
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