Cycling events, new trails part of Bike Plan

May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to give biking a try. Springboro earned bronze status as a Bicycle Friendly Community for years 20202024. Just last year, the city updated its Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and maintains 12 miles of bike paths and trails.

Construction is complete on a 2,500-foot multiuse trail that connects E. Milo Beck Park to Clearcreek Park. Both parks are located on Lower Springboro Road. The project received $250,000 in grant funding from the state of Ohio. The 10-footwide asphalt trail begins at the parking lot of E. Milo Beck Park, descends the hillside at the park overlook, crosses a wooded area along Clear Creek, and then crosses West Lower Springboro Road with a pedestrian beacon similar to those found in Historic Springboro.

The city received a $150,000 grant for the Clearcreek Park to Hazel Woods Park connection, to be constructed this year and eventually connect to the City of Franklin’s bike trail system. By the end of 2023, the project will connect 3.5 miles of trails under development in Springboro and Franklin that will extend to near downtown Franklin.

Springboro’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee in partnership with three local breweries will sponsor 10-mile bike rides on city streets this summer. Meet at Mr. Boro’s Tavern on May 16 and July 18, Crooked Handle Brewing Company hosts June 21 and Sept. 20. and ride with Warped Wing on Aug.16. All rides start at 6:30 p.m.

Visit www.bikingintheboro.com for information.