Things to Do

Bike The Towpath Trail

With new additions this summer, there's more to see.

by Regan Reeck | Jun. 27, 2018 | 2:00 PM

Doug Charnock

Doug Charnock

Grab your summer by the handlebars and pedal along the Towpath Trail. Nestled in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the 85-mile trek starts in Cleveland and winds all the way down to New Philadelphia.“[The park] was set aside more than 40 years ago for everyone to enjoy, just to get some fresh air and be in touch with nature,” says Kevin Madzia, a bicycle fit specialist at Century Cycles.

If you need a ride, stop by the shop’s Peninsula location and rent one of three types of bikes ranging from three-speeds to 24-speeds. Choose from accessories such as trailers for your children or pets, trail-a-bikes that turn a one-seated bike into a two-seater or a standard basket added onto the front to carry your supplies.

“It’s a relatively flat trail so it’s not much of a challenge,” he says. “If you’re not an experienced cyclist and don’t have a bike of your own, you can get a little exercise and go for a ride.” 1621 Main St., Peninsula, 330-657-2209, centurycycles.com

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