Day 6 was our final day on the Ohio to Erie Trail. After nearly a week of riding across Ohio, we woke up knowing that by afternoon we would be standing on the banks of the Ohio River, having completed the journey from Cleveland to Cincinnati. The mileage would be relatively short compared to someContinue reading “Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail: Day 6 – Todd’s Fork Adventure Campground to Newport, Kentucky”
Monthly Archives: June 2026
Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail: Day 5 – Prairie Grass Trailhead to Todd’s Fork Adventure Campground
Day 5 marked our final overnight stop on the Ohio to Erie Trail. After several long days in the saddle, we were beginning to feel the accumulated miles. We had learned our rhythms, developed our routines, and figured out what worked—and what didn’t—when traveling across Ohio on loaded e-bikes. Today’s ride would take us approximatelyContinue reading “Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail: Day 5 – Prairie Grass Trailhead to Todd’s Fork Adventure Campground”
The Humble Heart Receives Everything It Needs
Reflections on Psalm 25 Psalm 25 is one of David’s most personal prayers. It’s written as an acrostic poem, with each line following the Hebrew alphabet. Much like our alphabet song helps us remember our ABCs, this structure likely helped God’s people remember the truths contained in the psalm. But David isn’t trying to helpContinue reading “The Humble Heart Receives Everything It Needs”
Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail: Day 4 – Mount Liberty Berry Barn to Prairie Grass Trailhead
After a relaxing evening at Mount Liberty Berry Barn and one of the best nights of hospitality on the entire Ohio to Erie Trail, we packed up for another day of riding. Day 4 would take us approximately 70 miles from Mount Liberty Berry Barn to the Prairie Grass Trailhead in London, Ohio. On paper,Continue reading “Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail: Day 4 – Mount Liberty Berry Barn to Prairie Grass Trailhead”
Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail: Day 3 – Turkey Hollow Campground to Mount Liberty Berry Barn
After our longest and most difficult day on the trail, Day 3 felt like a gift. We woke up at Turkey Hollow Campground, sore but encouraged. The previous day had stretched us with 83 miles of riding, battery management, and a brutal gravel climb into camp. Thankfully, Day 3 would be much shorter at approximatelyContinue reading “Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail: Day 3 – Turkey Hollow Campground to Mount Liberty Berry Barn”
Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail: Day 2 – Peninsula to Turkey Hollow Campground
Date: June 2-3Route: Heritage Farms to Turkey HollowMiles: 83Elevation: 2,000ft GainWeather: Warm during the day. Cool at night.Mood: Tired-SoreHighlight: Meeting up with the guys from last year’s trip on the Katy Trail in MO. We woke up at Heritage Hills Campground after a cold night on the Christmas tree farm. The temperature was likely in the mid-40s when we woke, and neitherContinue reading “Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail: Day 2 – Peninsula to Turkey Hollow Campground”
Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail Day 1: Cleveland to Peninsula OH
Date: June 1-2Route: Edgewater Park to Heritage FarmsMiles: 30Elevation: 200ft GainWeather: Cool (We started late June 1 and biked 10 miles with sunlight and 20 miles in the dark. We woke to a 45-degree temperature.)Mood: TiredHighlight: Getting off trail using Google Maps (bike) and falling with a 110lb e-bike and gear. Today’s Ride at a Glance Today I rode from Cleveland to Peninsula, covering about 30Continue reading “Cycling the Ohio to Erie Trail Day 1: Cleveland to Peninsula OH”