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Maps & Cue Sheets
Map and cue sheets are intended for individual personal use. If you would like to use the map and cue sheets for an organized event, please contact the ride leader.
Note: For all Columbus routes Crouch's Market is closed which means no food service or public facilities except along SR 135 at Story, IN and Trail's End.
Columbus Fall Color Tour - Tour the scenic back roads of western Bartholomew and eastern Brown County
in southern Indiana via Pike's Peak and Sturgeons Corner. The route starts
in western Columbus, Indiana. There are a few hills, lakes and forests for
riders to wander through. In the fall the hillsides are covered in oranges,
reds and yellows.
Columbus Fall Color Tour 2016 - Due to Crouch's Market closing this map is a new route for 2016.
Columbus Fall Color Tour 2012 - Previous Version
Bicycling Magazine Version - Best Indiana Ride
Eastern
Brown County Dogwood Meander
Tour the scenic back roads of western Bartholomew and eastern Brown County in southern Indiana via Pike's Peak and Story. The route starts in western Columbus, Indiana. There are a few hills, lakes and forests for riders to meander through. In the spring the hillsides are covered in oranges, reds and yellows. The spring route is the easiest of the three Columbus rides.
This tour takes in the scenic Whitewater River valley and hills in scenic southeastern Indiana while the redbuds are in full bloom. Metamora is one of the villages on the historic Whitewater canal and the Duck Creek Aqueduct can still be seen as well as portions of the canal. You can even take a ride on the canal. If shopping is your pleasure, after the ride we’ll go feast in one of the many restaurants and then shop until you drop at the abundant craft houses.
This tour takes in the scenic Whitewater River valley and hills in scenic southeastern Indiana in the late summer. Metamora is one of the villages on the historic Whitewater canal and the Duck Creek Aqueduct can still be seen as well as portions of the canal. You can even take a ride on the canal. If shopping is your pleasure, after the ride we’ll go feast in one of the many restaurants and then shop until you drop at the abundant craft houses.
Ride through Daniel Boone National Forest, Red River Gorge and the NADA tunnel with wonderful scenery of natural bridges and forest, a few hills, and a nice gradual six mile downhill for the finale. Ride starts at Natural Bridge State Park, Kentucky. You need lights to traverse the NADA tunnel (lights or flashlight).
Scenic river views! Never heard of Rabbit Hash? Rabbit Hash is right across the river from Rising Sun! That doesn't help either? Then you've got to ride this ride! The Ride to Rabbit Hash rolls, climbs (an occasional power gear (the small chain ring!) hill) and provides scenic vistas of the Ohio River. Naturally, we'll visit Rabbit Hash and it's 1830 General Store. Also, this ride takes in the scenic area where Giant Mammoths and other "really" big creatures used to roam and the bison still roam. Ride starts in Central Park near Burlington, Kentucky.
Summertime
Hills Frolic (2015)
Summertime Hills Frolic (2012)
Wander and roll through the scenic hills and views around Beck's Grove, Pike's Peak and Rinnie Sietz in western Bartholomew county and eastern Brown county. There will be lots of shade. The lunch stop at Crouch’s market features handmade sandwiches and homemade desserts. After rolling around Grandview Lake refresh yourself with ice cream and goodies at Dags.
Tour the scenic greenways in the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
Gorgeous scenic rides in the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee near the Smokey Mountain National Park. Routes start at the Visitor's Center in Tellico Plains. Follow the Tellcio River all the way to the Tennesse/North Carolina Border. Stop at Bald River Falls for a nice scenic break. Spectacular forest and mountain views everywhere.
Columbus, Indiana - Tour of Harrison Lake and town of Story.