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Register Now for the 2024 Wild Ride

The 2024 Wild Ride is guaranteed to be WILD with 5 paved road and 2 gravel routes around Shawnee State Park, Ohio on June 15th

Register Now for the 2024 Wild Ride

Are you ready for a cycling adventure of a lifetime?

The 2024 Wild Ride is guaranteed to be WILD with 5 paved road and 2 gravel routes.

Cyclists begin in Shawnee State Park and roll in and around Ohio’s largest and hilliest state forest, Shawnee State Forest.

Wild Ride is unique as Portsmouth Connex brings together road riders and gravel riders who start and finish in the same location in the Park, west of Portsmouth OH. Roving SAGs and aid stations are provided along designated courses.

Paved Routes

The Cottontail: 9 miles and dishes out about 600 feet of elevation climb. There is one aid station located along this route.

The Bear Cub: 16.5 miles and 1000 feet of elevation climb within an out-and-back route. There is one aid station along this route.

The Bobcat: 30.2 miles with 2100 feet of elevation climb. There are two aid stations on this route.

The Rattlesnake: 60.5 miles and there are 3400 feet of coiling hills to navigate. There are three aid stations along this course.

The Tick: 101 fully paved road miles and slightly over 6000 feet of elevation. Those tackling the Tick must be on the course no later than 8:00am. There will be access to five aid stations. One competitive Strava segment is along this course.

VIDEO: Connex Wild Ride 2024

Gravel Routes

The Hawk: 35 miles and 3400 feet of elevation. There are two aid stations along the course and another aid station accessible with that is 3400 feet of coiling hills to navigate.

The Storm: 60-mile gravel route with 5800 feet of elevation. There are three aid stations along the route and another that is 3400 feet of coiling hills to navigate. There are three aid stations along this course.

Thinking about making this a century metric? Head on up to the top of the hill to the lodge before you finish. We dare you. One marked competitive Strava segment is along this course.

The 2024 Wild Ride is guaranteed to be WILD with 5 paved road and 2 gravel routes.

The Registration and Finish Line festivities include a warm Southern Ohio welcome, music, and an official finish arch to top off the accomplishment.

The Wild Ride is a cycling adventure, not a race.  For those interested in adding a competitive component, three-segment challenges, one each in The Storm, the Rattlesnake, and the Tick will award prizes to top riders for those that use Strava.

E-bikes are welcome but not eligible to take part in the three-segment challenges

The ride begins in the Shawnee State Park Beach parking area. The Shawnee State Park and Forest offers many family-friendly activities and amenities. 

The Shawnee State Park and Forest offers many family-friendly activities and amenities.

Plan your weekend Getaway!

Save up to 15% when you book a two-night stay at Shawnee Lodge. Call 740-858-6621 and ask about the Wild Ride discount!

The registration fee includes a Wild Ride t-shirt, commemorative pub glass, access to professional photos a week after the event, and an edible medal. Portsmouth Connex will provide a voucher for one drink of your choice from the historic Portsmouth Brewing Company, the oldest brewery in Ohio. 

Participants may pre-order a commemorative jersey with registration prior to May 15th. 

For more information, please visit: https://portsmouth.connexmoves.org/wr.html or click the button below to register now.

 
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