PRO TIPS

Difficulty    

Easy to Moderate. Predominantly flat. Preparedness and proficiency for urban-like cycling required for in-town parts of the route.

General Overview of Route

Visit the Honda Heritage Center, see Marysville's first automobile- a Brennan, visit Ohio's first Ford dealership, and C&N Motors- site of the first Lamborghini dealership in the US and now a dealer of specialty automobiles, and celebrate at Leon's Garage, a former repair shop. 

Ride Tips

To prioritize scenic roads and avoid most (Honda) commuter traffic, this route bypasses US33 (motor vehicles only) and Northwest Parkway- utilizing mostly rural roads. In Marysville there are some bicycle-only alternatives- Jim Simmons trail and McCarthy Park trail- indicated by Trailhead and Information icons. 

Selected to minimize traffic engagement and maximize sight lines for safety, this route travels public roads of state, county, and township oversight, and experiences periodic commuter, commercial, and agricultural traffic. In general, but not always: our state roads are smoothly paved and lined two-lane roads with shoulders suitable for bicycles; county roads are lined and two lanes, may not have shoulders, may be smooth paved or chip-sealed; county roads are typically narrower, unlined, chip-sealed roads without shoulders. Bicyclists must be prepared and proficient to ride public roads. Note that cornfields can block lines of sight around bends and intersections.

Navigation

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Start / Finish

This route begins and ends amid the laidback vibe of historic uptown Marysville, where you’ll find dining and entertainment options to celebrate your day of touring. Public parking is available throughout the uptown district.

Special Segment

Allen Center and Maple Ridge roads offer gently rolling and long-vista cruising among vast acres of farm and wooded land. About halfway through, in the village of Allen Center, is the expansive and relaxing Allen Township Park with its covered footbridge and surrounding playground, and a relocated early settler’s cabin along a long walking path. Also home to the Allen Township fire department and LifeFlight helicopter.

Eat & Drink

There are many dining and refreshment options, both in historic uptown Marysville and in the commercial district to the east. Options are more sparse in the rural settings to the west and south, but local favorites Dalton Union winery and Ramsey’s Pizza & Pub are not far off the route. 

Restrooms

In Marysville, public restroom facilities can be found at Partners Park and American Legion Park, and at Memorial Hospital. Outside of town, facilities can be found at Honda Heritage Center and Allen Township Park.

Terrain

There are no gravel roads on this route however newly chipped and sealed roads may have loose small gravel.

Cautions

The following segments are short but deserve added attention.

  • Delaware Ave, Coleman’s Crossing Blvd, and Industrial Pkwy / Columbus Ave experience typical suburban shopping district traffic and do not have dedicated bicycle lanes.
  • Northwest Pkwy sees periodic commuter and commercial traffic.
  • The overpass over RT33 sees periodic commuter and commercial traffic.
  • Rural roads may have seasonal agricultural vehicles and visibility at intersections and around curves obscured by cornfields.
  • Railroad crossings are diagonal to road.

About this Route Evaluation

These notes are provided as general guidance and not intended to replace your own pre-trip research and due diligence. Familiarize yourself with the route beforehand. Avoid periods of anticipated increased traffic. Road conditions are subject to change.