A bigger and better Bicentennial Twilight Ride! Please join Mayor Michael B. Coleman for Columbus’ finest, fully supported evening ride. The event promotes a great example of the benefits of active living.

Proceeds support bike safety, bikes for kids, community gardens, and childhood nutrition initiatives. 

Friday, July 13, begins at 7:00 PM, begins and ends at COSI.  The event offers rides of 10 miles (before sundown) and 20 miles.

Cost is $25 (until July 10 midnight) and $30 (after July 10 and onsite)
or Ride both Twilight and Barbour Rides for $50 (until July 10 midnight) $60 (after July 10 and onsite)

Click Here to Register Online

NEW FOR 2012!

• Free Family Pre-Ride Party at COSI from 4:00-5:30pm with bicycle rodeo, games, activities and prizes!
• All riders return to WaterFire Columbus for free entrance, entertainment and a magnificent array of bonfires on the riverfront.
• Riders may also join the Food Truck and Cart Festival at Columbus Commons on the way back to COSI.

Route

The unique route takes riders through the vibrant downtown area, including Columbus Commons, Scioto Mile, the new Rich Street Bridge, and other city gems. It also includes views of parks, city landmarks,  and a wide variety of architecture in neighborhoods such as Franklin Park, King-Lincoln, Victorian Village, and Franklinton.

Registration Open for August 6 Mud Volleyball Tournament

The 22nd annual Grove City Mud Volleyball will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at Beulah Park, 3811 Southwest Blvd. This “muddy good time” benefits LifeCare Alliance’s Meals-on-Wheels program, which provides meals to local shut-ins. In 2010, the event raised nearly $4,000 for the non-profit.

Teams of six can register for $150 per team at City Hall until Wednesday, Aug. 3. All team members must be 18 and older with a minimum of two women on each team. The tournament is single elimination; each team is guaranteed at least three matches. No coolers are permitted, and teams will not be re-admitted if they leave the courts.

Download the rules and registration forms here. For more information, call 614-277-3050.