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2013 New Year’s Day Ride

December 17, 2012 By
The CAMBA New Year’s Day tradition continues for the 11th year in a row!  We’re starting in Lincoln Park in Tremont and finishing at The South Side.  As always, the ride will be in the heart of Cleveland and will take you through downtown, The Flats, and Tremont.

Parking

The start and finish are within about two blocks in Tremont.  You’ll need to park o­n the street and ride over to the start location.

Start

Location: Lincoln Park Bandstand in Tremont.  Lincoln Park is located o­n West 14th Street between Kenilworth Ave and Startkweather Ave.  The bandstand is in the center of Lincoln Park.
Time: Noon

Finish

Location: The ride ends at The South Side in Tremont.
Time: You must arrive at The South Side by 2:30PM.

Checkpoint Information (IMPORTANT!)

If you’re unfamiliar with downtown/Tremont/Ohio City, follow someone who is or BRING A MAP.  We’ve even got GPS coordinates, but most people who are unfamiliar with the route just follow the pack.

Click here: You can view the entire route map in Google Maps by clicking here.

START: Liconln Park Bandstand in Tremont
GPS Coordinates: 41.47853,-81.690323
Lincoln Park is located o­n West 14th Street between Kenilworth Ave and Startkweather Ave.  The bandstand is in the center of Lincoln Park.

Point #1: Fountain o­n the east bank of The Flats
GPS Coordinates: : 41.496886,-81.701398
East bank of the flats, down the hill from the RTA Waterfront Line station.

Point #2: The Free Stamp
GPS Coordinates: 41.505392,-81.692469
Northwest corner of East 9th and Lakeside Avenue

Point #3: Northwest Tip of Voinovich Park
GPS Coordinates: 41.510487,-81.698072
Take East 9th all the way till it ends at the lake, continue to the northwest corner of the park.

Point #4: Cleveland State University (East 20th & Euclid)
GPS Coordinates: 41.501749,-81.676077
The box is located o­n the Northwest corner of Euclid Avenue and East 20th Street.

Point #5: Clark Ave & Quigley Rd.
GPS Coordinates: 41.470282,-81.681606
Just north of Steelyard commons at the bottom of the clark avenue hill.  There is a large stone pillar there.

FINISH: The South Side in Tremont
GPS Coordinates: 41.482022,-81.689111
2207 West 11th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
http://www.southsidecleveland.com/

The Poker Run 
The poker run part of the ride is completely optional, but we think it’s pretty fun.

Entry fee (optional)

$5 per “hand”.  You may purchase as many hands as you like and you may purchase hands as a group.  You are not required to play; you are welcome to just ride if you choose not to play.

Prizes

100% of the pot goes to the winner!  Winner takes all.  If there’s a tie, the pot will be split evenly between the winners.  The more people that play, the more money you can win.

No Refunds!

NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON!

How it will work

1.  Purchase a ticket at the start of the ride.
2.  For each hand you are playing, pick up o­ne number from the box at each checkpoint.
3.  Pick up a scorecard at the end of the ride (you’ll need your ticket) and score your hand.
4.  Turn in your hand.

 

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Lake Hope Weekend –details

September 13, 2012 By

Join CAMBA for our Fall trip to Lake Hope State Park during the weekend of September 28-30. Lake Hope is located outside of Athens, OH and is home to some of the best singletrack in Ohio. This trail is suitable for most abilities, so don’t be shy!
As always we’ll ride in groups of varying experience and skill levels led by CAMBA leaders. The hard core crowd can easily get in 30+ miles, while beginners can ride as little as a few miles since there are plenty of points to bail out and head back to camp. CAMBA has reserved the group campsite #118 (same as last year) for Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 29. Some people will arrive Friday night and others Saturday morning. Camping is free.

Date: Fri. Sept. 28 – Sun. Sept. 30

Schedule:
-Saturday at 11 AM sharp we leave for the group ride. Distances will vary by ability.
-6-8 PM Dinner at the campground. BYO food and drink.
-8PM-??? Hanging out by the fire
-9 AM Sunday another group ride!

What to bring:
-Tent and camping gear. It’s normally pretty chilly at night, so pack accordingly.
-Bring your own food and drink for dinner. There will be some grills available, bring your own charcoal
-Warm riding clothes and rain gear. Weather may be chilly and/or wet.
-Lots of food and water for the trail.
-Always be prepared for epic rides: extra tubes, mini-pump, tools, etc.

Directions: Take Interstate 71 South to Columbus. When you reach the first intersection of the 270 outerbelt, take it east. Continue o­n 270, which will head south, until you reach Route 33. Take Route 33 east to Nelsonville and State Route 278. Take 278 South to Lake Hope State Park. (Driving time approximately 3.5-4.0 hours) Note: there are other ways (e.g. I-77 to SR 50) of getting to Lake Hope that may be faster, depending o­n traffic around Columbus. Consult your favorite electronic mapping device for alternatives.

We’re going to be in the campground at a group site. The campground connects to the trails. We are at campsite numbers 114. This is in the main campground, so just follow the signs.  If heading South on 278, take the first right as you see the sign announcing Lake Hope State Park.  You should pass a campground office not long after turning off 278.

Go to http://www.lakehopestatepark.com for a map of the park.

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Royalview Ride Time Change

August 25, 2012 By

The planet is doing that same old thing again–getting dark earlier.  So Royalview group ride on Tuesdays is changing to 6pm.

Also, don’t forget about CAMBA’s fall campout Sept. 28-30th at Lake Hope State Park.

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Manatoc & Lake Hope Weekends (LH date change!)

August 13, 2012 By


Cooler temps mean riding is even more fun. Join CAMBA the 1st and last weekend  September at the Manatoc Race and Fall Campout events respectively.   331 Promotions is putting on the Manatoc Race Labor Day weekend and CAMBA just like to see you there to ride and help staff our tent on Sat.  September 1.   See 331′s website for a full schedule of events and times.
CAMBA has reserved a group campsite ( #114) at Lake Hope S.P. for the nights of Sept 28th & 29th. Why go to Lake Hope? Well, it’s like the trails at Royalview times 3 and a great wooded campsite all to ourselves. More details as the date approaches.

Please note the Lake Hope date change from the first posting of this article!

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CAMBA Group Rides, Part 2

June 18, 2012 By
CAMBA leadership is committed to making our group rides a successful method of promoting and expanding our membership of the club. Integral to this goal is to conduct group rides that appeal to our broad base of membership which includes the beginner up to the advanced rider.Our weekly group rides will be arranged according to the following schedule of times and rider ability:

 

Monday – West Branch 6pm = intermediate to advanced riders, meet at the MTB parking lot
Tuesday – Royalview 6:30pm = beginner only, meet at parking lot at end of Royalview Lane
Wednesday – Reagan 6:30pm = beginner to intermediate, meet at parking lot next to pavilion and bathroom

 

It’s important to stress our group rides will be conducted by ride leaders in a safe and organized manner, especially at the new Royalview trail which will be monitored closely by park managers. Although everyone is welcome, the Royalview rides are mainly for BEGINNERS who want an easy-paced and friendly ride.  The group moves only as fast as the slowest rider, and no one is ever dropped.

 

Please note that I’ve not received many inquiries from those who are interested in leading rides. CAMBA boasts of having over 200 members and I had hoped my Inbox would be overflowing with those seeking a chance to contribute. It still not too late to get involved!
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CAMBA Group Rides

June 12, 2012 By

Yes, CAMBA is starting the group rides for this riding season. After a slow start, we’ve decided to expand our weekly ride locations to our top three trails in the area, West Branch, Medina Reagan Park and Royalview in Strongsville. The day and starting time for each location are as follows:

Monday – West Branch at 6pm

Tuesday – Royalview at 6:30pm

Wednesday  – Reagan Park at 6:30pm

Group rides for Medina begin June 13th and will be attended by a designated group ride  leader. Please make sure you take the time to meet them and know who they are! Group rides at West Branch and Royalview will begin next week. We hope to see you there!

Speaking of group ride leaders, we need your help! Ride leaders are an important component of making our group rides a great social experience for all riders. If you’ve wanted to become involved in CAMBA but didn’t know how, this is your chance! Show your commitment to the club by volunteering to be a ride leader on one or more of our weekly rides. Our goal is to create a schedule of those members who are leading rides each week.

For those interested, please contact me at president@camba.us for more details.

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Royalview Grand Opening – Reminder!

June 7, 2012 By

CAMBA members have waited a long time for this and the day is fast approaching…..so don’t forget!;  Cleveland Metroparks is opening  9+ miles of mountain bike/hike trail in Mill Stream Run Reservation in Strongsville.  Coupled with CMP and SCA efforts, CAMBA volunteers donated over 1,800 hours of labor to help complete this incredible trail! (all in less than 8 months??)

So Friday, June 15:  Cleveland Metroparks will officially open the Royalview Trails at 2 p.m. with a media event and short presentation.  CAMBA members are encouraged to attend and ride after the ceremony (weather & trail-condition permitting!!).

Then, Sunday June 17:  Join us for the public event celebrating the trail with group rides, beginner clinics, food and music.  11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

In case of foul trail conditions and/or bad weather, group rides will be cancelled until the trails dry out….but other events on Sunday will continue!
In the meantime, send an e-mail if you have any questions (trails ‘at’ camba.us).

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Tonight’s WB ride cancelled

September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Due to the recent rains, tonight’s ride is cancelled.

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CAMBA Spring Campout!

January 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment

For those that like to plan ahead the spring campout is set for Friday June 10, 2011 through Sunday June 12, 2011 at Blue Knob State Park in Pennsylvania. More details closer to the date! (click pic for better view!)

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2011 CAMBA New Year’s Day Ride

December 12, 2010 By
The CAMBA New Year’s Day tradition continues for the ninth year in a row!  We’re starting in Lincoln Park in Tremont and finishing at The South Side.  As always, the ride will be in the heart of Cleveland and will take you through downtown, The Flats, and Tremont.

Parking

The start and finish are within about o­ne block in Tremont.  You’ll need to park o­n the street and ride over to the start location.

Start

Location: Lincoln Park Bandstand in Tremont.  Lincoln Park is located o­n West 14th Street between Kenilworth Ave and Startkweather Ave.  The bandstand is in the center of Lincoln Park.
Time: Noon

Finish

Location: The ride ends at The South Sidein Tremont.
Time: You must arrive at The South Side by 2:30PM.

Checkpoint Information (IMPORTANT!)

If you’re unfamiliar with downtown/Tremont/Ohio City, follow someone who is or BRING A MAP.  We’ve even got GPS coordinates, but most people who are unfamiliar with the route just follow the pack.

Click here: You can view the entire route map in Google Maps by clicking here.

START: Liconln Park Bandstand in Tremont
GPS Coordinates: 41.47853,-81.690323
Lincoln Park is located o­n West 14th Street between Kenilworth Ave and Startkweather Ave.  The bandstand is in the center of Lincoln Park.

Point #1: Fountain o­n the east bank of The Flats
GPS Coordinates: : 41.496886,-81.701398
East bank of the flats, down the hill from the RTA Waterfront Line station.

Point #2: The Free Stamp
GPS Coordinates: 41.505392,-81.692469
Northwest corner of East 9th and Lakeside Avenue

Point #3: Northwest Tip of Voinovich Park
GPS Coordinates: 41.510487,-81.698072
Take East 9th all the way till it ends at the lake, continue to the northwest corner of the park.

Point #4: Cleveland State University (East 20th & Euclid)
GPS Coordinates: 41.501749,-81.676077
The box is located o­n the Northwest corner of Euclid Avenue and East 20th Street.

Point #5: Clark Ave & Quigley Rd.
GPS Coordinates: 41.470282,-81.681606
Just north of Steelyard commons at the bottom of the clark avenue hill.  There is a large stone pillar there.

FINISH: The South Side in Tremont
GPS Coordinates: 41.482022,-81.689111
2207 West 11th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
http://www.southsidecleveland.com/

The Poker Run
The poker run part of the ride is completely optional, but we think it’s pretty fun.

Entry fee (optional)

$5 per “hand”.  You may purchase as many hands as you like and you may purchase hands as a group.  You are not required to play; you are welcome to just ride if you choose not to play.

Prizes

This year 100% of the pot goes to the winner!  Winner takes all.  If there’s a tie, the pot will be split evenly between the winners.  The more people that play, the more money you can win.

No Refunds!

NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON!

How it will work

1.  Purchase a ticket at the start of the ride.
2.  For each hand you are playing, pick up o­ne number from the box at each checkpoint.
3.  Pick up a scorecard at the end of the ride (you’ll need your ticket) and score your hand.
4.  Turn in your hand.

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