I don’t typically use Tom on the Trails to promote events. Every once in a while, one comes along that fits so well with what I love about the Ohio to Erie Trail that it deserves an exception.
Knox County Biketoberfest, October 2–4 in Mount Vernon, is one of those events.
If you’re looking for a reason to get out and enjoy autumn on the Ohio to Erie Trail, this might be it. Knox County has some of the most beautiful sections of the Ohio to Erie Trail, and this weekend looks like a perfect time to experience them. Cool temperatures, scenic trails, and casual cycling for people of all ages and abilities make for a pretty good combination.
Biketoberfest on the Trail
Saturday’s routes include the Jim Buchwald Memorial Route on the Kokosing Gap Trail. There’s an extra reason to ride it this year: the Kokosing Gap has recently completed a full repaving, providing cyclists with a wonderfully smooth ride through Gambier and Danville and on toward the Bridge of Dreams. Along the way, there are plenty of great places to stop, explore, and take in the scenery.
Sunday takes riders onto the Heart of Ohio Trail, through Centerburg, the midpoint of the Ohio to Erie Trail, and beyond. It’s another beautiful route that showcases the Ohio landscape and the trail communities along the way.
Biketoberfest isn’t just Cycling
Saturday begins with Little Jack’s Pancakes before the ride, followed by admission to the Kegs & Corks Craft Beer & Wine Festival. This year, Kegs & Corks is being held for the first time at Ariel-Foundation Park, one of the Ohio to Erie Trail’s favorite places in Mount Vernon. The park transformed the former Pittsburgh Plate Glass factory site into a remarkable combination of industrial history, green space, trails, and natural beauty.
On Sunday, riders can wrap up the weekend at the Junction Moto Show & Food Truck Festival, with a $15 food voucher included with KCBO registration.
So, if I’ve convinced you, head over to the Knox County Biketoberfest registration and join me for a weekend of cycling, fall scenery, great events, and camaraderie in Knox County.
Sometimes the best way to celebrate autumn is to get on your bike and see where the trail takes you.
