Connect communities. Preserve history. Create opportunity.
In the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition's largest fundraiser of the year, participants raise money for the continued development of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, connector trails, and public spaces by bicycling 101 miles along the Towpath Trail, gathering donations and pledges as they train before the ride. The 2-day event is fully supported with lunch/dinner, healthy food and water stops, SAG support, and more and our participants are celebrated at a special awards reception in October.
Date: September 19-20, 2026
The fundraiser began in 2009 with 17 bicyclists who raised $22,000 for the organization. The event has grown exponentially in the time since, raising more than $1.8 million throughout its history. The ride has attracted cyclists from across the country (and across the pond) interested in experiencing the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area and supporting the worthy cause.
