Saturday, June 14: Wellington
villageofwellington.com
visitloraincounty.com
Come early to explore Wellington,
home of the Byzantine-Greek-Gothic-Spanish Town Hall and of Archibald
Willard, painter of the famous "Spirit of '76". Take advantage
of Lorain County's Back
Roads & Beaches bike routing. Make a whistle-stop at the Lake Shore
Railway terminal. Don't miss the bicycle parade and opening ceremonies - surprises
await.
Sunday: Wellington
to Galion
galionchamber.org
60 miles
From the Lorain County Fairgrounds,
steam out of town to the southwest. Cross the century-old Lincoln
Highway and keep your eyes peeled for the 1850's "Bee Line"
railroad from Shelby to Galion. Roll on to the welcome sight of Heise Park.
Monday: Galion
to Mt. Vernon
visitknoxohio.org
48 miles
Before you leave Galion, seek out
the Big Four Train Depot and enjoy a bit of the Colonel
Crawford Bikeway. Be sure you're tuned up for a nod to the Mid-Ohio
Sports Car Course. Just down the road, hop on the B&O bike trail...
hooray, it's flat! Skirt the wetlands of Knox Lake and find your rest at spacious
Mt. Vernon High School.
Tuesday: Mt.
Vernon (layover day)
48 miles
Today's optional route beckons
with ice cream at Utica's Ye
Olde Mill. Or avoid the hills... stay in town for the Victorian architecture,
the inviting shops, and a salute to Dan
Emmett, composer of "Dixie" and "Old Dan Tucker."
Wednesday: Mt.
Vernon to Coshocton
visitcoshocton.com
46 miles
The tree-lined Kokosing
Gap Rail-Trail offers a serene start to your day. Round the corner to
the friendly front porch of the gracious White
Oak Inn. Press on over the rolling hills of Coshocton County to the confluence
of the Tuscarawas and Walhonding Rivers and to the delights of Lake Park,
your home for the night.
Thursday: Coshocton
(layover day)
53 or 98 optional miles
24 hours will barely be enough
to take it all in: the neighboring Historic
Roscoe Village, Monticello Canal Boat ride, the water park just a few
feet from your tent, or the bike bridge into the cozy downtown. If you must
bike today, your senses will be overwhelmed with the Swiss ambiance of Sugarcreek,
the well-preserved Zoar
Village, followed by the charm of many more small towns... and, oh yes
-- the HILLS!
Friday: Coshocton
to Orrville
waynecountycvb.org
58 miles
Get your extra cup of coffee and
drink it early, so that you have plenty of time to savor today's treats. Friendly
Amish greetings transport you to another world. Marvel at the beauty of the
Helmick
Covered Bridge. Your reward for your hard work on the rolling terrain
will be the respite of the Holmes County trail... you may find an Amish buggy
as your companion. Save yourself for Orrville: the Railroad
Heritage Society, Toy & Hobby Museum, the Smuckers
store, and more will sweeten your stay.
Saturday: Orrville
to Wellington
44 miles
It's time to pull out now, head
back to your MainStreet welcome in Wellington. Think back over the week's
adventure and "Take the last train to GOBAville!"
Route
details and mileages are approximate and subject to change.
