Believers on Bicycles

2009 Riding Season

Sat 5/2        Calvin's Challenge (racers & non-racers welcome) - Springfield, OH

Start at 9 am from Shawnee High School for the 50 mile Fun Ride with the Kearneys following the same course as the racers. $15 Registration fee required by Calvin's organizers. Snacks & drinks provided. Contact: Jim & Mary Rae Kearney (399-9361) or Dan Hepp (323-5317)

Sat 5/9        Fun Ride (Not too fast, not too far!)

Start at 11 am in the parking lot of Southgate Baptist Church and ride to Young's Dairy & return. This will be a relaxed pace ride with about 14 miles rt, mostly on the bike path. Contact: Marion Conley (325-0066)

Sat 5/16      Clifton Breakfast Ride

Start at 8 am in the Clifton Gorge State Preserve parking lot (near the corner of Water & Jackson Sts) for a 1 to 1.5 hr road ride and then join us for breakfast at one of the Clifton restaurants. Distance: 12-18 miles rt. Contact: Gary Kuhn 767-1730 or Dan Hepp 323-5317

Mon 5/18    Ladies Young's Dairy Ride

Start at 6 pm at Beatty Station for an ice cream stop at Young's. Mostly bike path for ladies of any age. (Guys, don't tell the ladies, but if you want, we could ride to Yellow Springs) Distance: 11 miles rt. Contact: Dan or Cindy Hepp (323-5317) or Julie Mays (717-6360)

Sat 6/13      Fun Ride (Not too fast, not too far!)

Start at 9 am at Beatty Station and ride to Yellow Springs with the option of a side trip to Young's. Distance: 12 miles rt. Contact: Marion Conley (325-0066)

Sat 6/20      Ladies Xenia Lunch & Shopping Trip

Start at 9 am at Beatty Station with Xenia as the destination. This trip will include some shopping and lunch in Xenia. Distance: 30 miles rt - shorter options available. Contact: Julie Mays (717-6360) or Cindy Hepp (323-5317)

Sun 6/28     Progressive Lunch by Bicycle (reservation required)

Start at the Hepp's about 1:30 pm. The ride consists of 4 stops along a 12 mile road route with a different food menu at each stop. Suitable for all riders capable of riding on county road. Cost is $4 per person and must be paid by June 24. Contact: Dan & Cindy Hepp (323-5317)

Wed 7/8      Supper Ride

Start at 5:30 pm at the Eagle City Road Soccer Complex parking lot and ride the bike path to Urbana for supper & return. Distance 20 miles rt - shorter options available. Contact: Dan & Cindy Hepp (323-5317)

Sat 7/18      Fun Ride (Not too fast, not too far!)

Start at 11 am at Marion's home on 4683 Old Mill Road and ride to the historic downtown of Enon, Ohio for lunch at Subway. Distance: 8 miles rt. Contact: Marion Conley (325-0066)

Sat 7/18      RAIN – Ride Across Indiana

Ride 160 miles in one day across Indiana with several members of the BOB team. Car pool & sag support available. Preregistration with RAIN organizers required. Contact: Dan & Cindy Hepp (323-5317)

Sat 7/25 – Sun 7/26       Young's Dairy Charity Ride

Join some of the BOB riders for this 2 day charity ride. Registration and fund raising required. Contact: Dan Hepp (323-5317) Distance: well supported options for 1 & 2 day rides.

Wed 7/29    Supper in Tipp City – Ride Tipp City/Troy Trail

Meet at 5:30pm the Tipp of the Town Restaurant in Tipp City for supper, then ride the bike trail from Tipp City to Troy and return. Carpool from Springfield is available. Contact: Dan & Cindy Hepp (323-5317)

Sat 8/15      Fun Ride (Not too fast, not too far!)

Fri 8/28 – Sat 8/29         Holmes County Bike & Shopping (reservation required)

Sun 8/30      B.O.B. Sip N' Sandwich

Tue 9/8 – Fri 9/18          Katy Trail – Missouri (reservation required)

Sat 9/26      Hocking Hills Bike Trail (date subject to change)

Sat 10/10    Fall Foliage Ride – Springfield to Cincinnati (reservation required)

Check back for more ride details.

NOTE: Posted times are the START time - arrive early &  bike ready!

WHAT TO BRING: Helmet, bike gloves, eye protection, water bottle, & basic toolbag.

HOW TO CONTACT US: Dan Hepp 323-5317 or
Other Upcoming Rides
  • Tuesday evenings – Fitness Ride (Starts at Villa Rd. staging area at 6:30 pm)
  • Thursday evenings – Fun/Fitness Ride (Starts at Beatty Station staging area at 6:30 pm) Ride to Kil-Kare, watch some drag racing, and return to Beatty Station.
  • Thursday evenings – Family Fun Ride
  • Saturday mornings – Fitness Ride (training for the RAIN ride on Sat 7/18)