By 1812Blockhouse
After a one year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, the 2019 Escape from Shawshank Bike Tour returns on August 28 – a bit shorter but just as enjoyable.
The ride, which will begin at 4 PM and last for approximately three hours, will be led again by Tom Clark.
Along the way, you’ll visit Mansfield filming locations for The Shawshank Redemption with Clark adding movie dialog and context. Fittingly, the event will begin at the Ohio State Reformatory; be sure to park outside of the main gate on the left (Mansfield) side of the entry parkway.
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By 1812Blockhouse, Adventure Cycling Association
Adventure Cycling Association has announced the designation of 18 new U.S. Bicycle Routes in five states, adding 2,903 miles to the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS). The new routes in California, Indiana, Ohio, Utah, and Washington State represent the largest addition to the USBRS to date in terms of both the number of designations and their total mileage. Two other routes in California and Florida also have been realigned to improve the cycling experience.
One of the new routes in Ohio, USBR 44, passes through Mansfield and Richland County.
The new routes offer a variety of scenic cycling opportunities from the Midwest to the Northwest and the Southwest. In California, follow the Pacific Coast from Oregon to San Francisco or cross the state from the high desert to Los Angeles.
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By: 1812Blockhouse
Technically, it both is — and is not yet — in our backyard. Seriously, though, it couldn’t get much closer to coming through Richland County.
At this time last year, we shared a post on 1808Delaware relaying news that promoters of the Great American Rail-Trail had unveiled a preferred route for the project.
In reality, while not actually traversing Richland County, the route uses the Ohio to Erie Trail, which crosses Knox County about 15 miles south of the county line. More…
Due to limited visibility associated with the painting of the Blue Bridge in Bellville, the B&O Trail is blocked off at the intersection of the Trail and Main St. It is too hazardous to cross the street
You may detour one of two ways heading toward Butler: More…
Richland County Park District has issued a Trail Alert for those that use the B & O trail in the Bellville area.
The alert is for two separate work efforts taking place:
First Energy crews will be running a chipper on the B & O Trail in the vicinity of Mile Marker #6 (bridge and north toward the Chompers driveway) on January 30. During this time, flaggers will be on hand to direct trail traffic, including foot and cycle traffic. More…
All About Richland, History & Tourism
Here’s your chance to undertake your own escape from Shawshank, otherwise known as the Ohio State Reformatory.
On July 27, join friends with Slow Roll Mansfield, the Richland County Chamber of Commerce, and Destination Mansfield as they undertake the Shawshank Bike Tour, a 7.5 mile bike hike that will visit Shawshank Redemption movie filming locations and places where the film was produced. More…
The Mansfield Division of Police would like to remind the public to attend the annual 2019 “Bike-A-Palooza” community event at North Lake Park from 9 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, May 18.
Bike-A-Palooza is a free family festival hosted by the Mansfield Division of Police and featuring a bike ride with a cop, bicycle safety rodeo, bicycle raffle, bike inspections, small bike repairs, face painting,family entertainment, food and the Mansfield Fire Department’s “House of Hazards.” More…
The Richland County Park District, along with the Slow Roll Mansfield and Slow Roll South (Lexington) cycling groups, are hosting two rides on the Richland B&O Trail on April 13 as a part of the @railstotrails 2019 Opening Day celebration. More…
Bicycling, Richland B&O Trail, Richland County Park District
That’s the goal this Tuesday evening as Slow Roll Mansfield takes a bike tour of locations featuring architecture, history, and community impact in what organizers are calling the “Seven Scenic and Civic Wonders of Mansfield.”
Slow Roll Mansfield is an effort to build community through cycling. It takes the form of a ride in the evening through the city, and amongst friends and fellow community members. The rides are slow and fun, and everyone is invited to join in. More…
The Mansfield Division of Police would like to remind the public to attend the annual 2018 “Bike-A-Palooza” community event at North Lake Park from 9 AM to 2 PM on Saturday May 19.
Bike-A-Palooza is a free family festival hosted by the Division of Police and featuring a bike ride with a cop, bicycle safety rodeo, bicycle raffle, bike inspections, small bike repairs, face painting, family entertainment, food and a basketball clinic with former Mansfield Tyger coach Joe Prats. More…
This is Bike to Work Week in Richland County.
What is Bike to Work Week? It is a voluntary commuter challenge started in 1956 by the League of American Bicyclists designed to encourage everyone throughout the US to ride their bicycles to and from work for one week out of the year. Each year in Ohio, the program becomes more and more popular and sees an ever increasing number of participants. More…
Richland Moves recently posted photos showing progress on the new bike trail along Cook Road, which will connect Woodland Road and Trimble Road. More…
May is National Bike Month. Take the challenge by biking to work!
Richland Public Health’s Communities Preventing Chronic Disease Program invites the public to take part in National Bike to Work Week, May 15 through May 19. In partnership with Richland Moves!, OhioHealth, and Linden Road Presbyterian Church, the featured events throughout the week are focused on bike safety and awareness, all leading up to Bike to Work Day on May 19. More…
The Richland County Regional Planning Commission is sponsoring a “Complete Streets” workshop on November 3.
In promotion for the event, the Commission shares, “Streets are a vital part of livable, attractive communities. Everyone ought to have safe, comfortable, and convenient access to community destinations and public places. Complete Streets are streets for everyone. They are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities. Complete Streets make it easy to cross the street, walk to shops, and bicycle to work.” More…
Are you a bike trail rider that avoids streets because that’s where the big cars and trucks prowl? Do you have a bike that never leaves the garage because road traffic is too intimidating? Let us help you! Richland Public Health announces an upcoming on-road small group bicycle training on Tuesday, September 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, starting from the pavilion at South Park, Brinkerhoff Avenue, Mansfield. More…
