On the route, cyclists of all skill levels will enjoy a mix of scenic by-way, country roads and spectacular trails. Experienced riders will enjoy challenge options on portions of the route. The Pan Ohio Hope Ride also includes overnight stays at some of Ohio’s beautiful college campuses. The ride includes all meals, rest stops and full support from mechanics and safety personnel.
Cyclists will spend their third night at Springfield’s Wittenberg University before embarking on their final leg to Cincinnati on day four.

This year’s ride will pass through the following cities:

July 29 – Cleveland, Lakewood, Strongsville, Medina, Smithville, Seville, Wooster (78 miles)

July 30 – Wooster, Millersburg, Mt. Vernon, Hartford, Westerville (96 miles)

July 31 – Westerville, Dublin, Plumwood, Springfield (61 miles)

August 1 – Springfield, Xenia, Morrow, Loveland, Milford, Cincinnati (84 miles)

Riders can participate in one, two or all four days of the tour. Participating cyclists give a $200 registration fee. They are provided with tips to reach individual fund-raising goals. Cyclists and rest stop volunteers may sign up for the event by visiting www.panohiohoperide.org or by calling the American Cancer Society toll free at 888-227-6446 ext. 1222.

The Pan Ohio Hope Ride raises money and awareness for American Cancer Society programs such as its Hope Lodges, which provide no-cost lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers who must travel to a different city for treatment. Hope Lodges in Cleveland and Cincinnati have saved millions of dollars in hotel costs for guests who traveled to those two cities for cancer treatment. To learn more about each of the two Hope Lodges, visit www.cancer.org/hopelodgecleveland and www.cancer.org/hopelodgecincinnati.
The American Cancer Society saves lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. For more information anytime, call toll free 800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.