Gearing up for the 2022 Ride to Remember

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The Bluffton Lions Foundation is ready to host riders in the eighth annual Bluffton Ride to Remember on July 16, 2022, a fundraiser for Bluffton bike and pedestrian pathways.

A variety of loops will be marked and mapped, providing riders rest stops with water, ice and snacks, as well as emergency support. Riders also receive a swag bag with treats from local businesses and a lunch coupon.

  • The Fun Loop is 11 miles. Great for young families and new cyclists, portions use Bluffton's bicycle paths.
  • The Ada Loop is 37 miles. A medium length but slightly hillier ride through the villages of Ada and Lafayette, this includes a food stop at the Ohio Northern University campus.
  • The Main Loop is the msot scenic and is designed for recreational riders. The full loop is 63 miles. Cut-offs are provided as 23, 46 and 56 miles.

The ride begins at Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Rd. Check-in is from 6:30 -9:00 a.m. There are two mass starts: 7:00 a.m. for riders going 100+ miles and 8:00 a.m. for other riders. Riders can also start when they are ready. Support for all routes ends at 4 p.m.

Registration is online, where you can also order the 2022 t-shirt (attached below) and make additional donations to support Bluffton bike and pedestrian pathways.

The cost is $25 per rider through July 15, with discounts for additional family members. The cost on the day of the ride is $35. Printable brochure.

If you are unable to attend on the day of the event, you can request the maps be mailed to you.

The 2022 Ride to Remember is made possible the following sponsors:

PREMIER SPONSOR 

  • Mercy Health 

MAJOR SPONSORS 

  • Bike Crazy LLC
  • ​Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Bluffton Family Recreation
  • Bluffton Icon-Ada Icon
  • Bluffton University
  • Community Markets
  • First National Bank
  • Lewis Family McDonald's
  • PromoHits
  • Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Company

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS  

  • Citizens National Bank
  • GROB Systems
  • Luke's

​The Ride to Remember was created in memory of Ropp and Mary Emma Triplett, who helped launch Bluffton's first pedestrian and bicycle path​.

All proceeds go to the Bluffton Lions Foundation Bike and Pedestrian Pathway. Within Bluffton, 5 miles of pathway and the Lions Trailhead Park have been funded. Another 8 miles are in the pathway master plan.