Saturday, May 18

Cycle to A Christmas Story House - 7-mile Smart-guided Tour - Cleveland, OH

Short 7 mile bike tour to the iconic A Christmas Story movie house and neighborhood, Cleveland's Festive(seasonal) Public Square, and more.

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Starts on Saturday, May 18 · 11am EDT

Location

Cleveland, OH ~ A Christmas Story House Selfie Cycle Tour - Smart-Guided Adventures by CycleNuts

Rivergate Park, 1785 Merwin Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Cycle to A Christmas Story House

Smart-Guided Selfie Tour ~ Cleveland, Ohio

A Christmas Story House and Museum are open year round, but even more festive during the Christmas season with Cleveland all decorated up for the occasion!

This cycling tour starts at a free parking area at Irishtown Bend, takes you on a short tour of Cleveland's East Flats entertainment/business district along the Cuyahoga River, past the Moses Cleaveland marker (founder of Cleveland - yes... somehow the 'a' got lost when the city was named after him?), up under the historical Main Ave Bridge, the "longest historic bridge in Ohio" on old Main street into and through downtown's west side warehouse entertainment/residential district to Cleveland Public Square (the heart of Cleveland), which is festively decorated every year for Christmas.

From there, the tour takes you across the historical Hope Memorial Bridge into the Tremont neighborhood and to A Christmas Story House, which is the turnaround spot. Nearby is a CycleNuts tasted and approved refreshment stop. Along the way there is a photo opportunity at the Tremont Cleveland Script sign and several scenic vista points of Cleveland.

The 7 mile tour follows the lay of the land. In Cleveland, the lay of the land includes the wonderful, deep Cuyahoga Valley running right along the downtown area. Although this tour comes with CycleNuts' 50% downhill guarantee, on the 50% going uphill your bike's climbing gears will be appreciated. The route is 45% bikeway with several segments of double and triple wide sidewalks available along the way. Cleveland ordinances for "Riding on Sidewalks (a) No person shall ride a bicycle, mobility device, skateboard or roller skates upon a sidewalk within a business district. (c) Whenever a person is riding a bicycle, mobility device, skateboard or roller skates upon a sidewalk within the City or paved area within a public park owned by the City, such person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and give an audible signal before attempting to overtake and pass such pedestrian". (source American Legal) Easily, anywhere along the way, the route can be detoured to add nearby points of interest.

Bring your own bike or rent one in the Cleveland area. If your bike has gears you will probably use them to climb in several spots along the route. Any bike could be used for this route, even a single speed, as long as you do not mind walking it uphill in the spots mentioned. Sweating is optional - you set your own pace, comfort level, starting time, and touring agenda with CycleNuts' expert smart-guided cycle tour pattern. The route is shaded about 30% of the way.

HERE'S THE PLAN: CycleNuts provides an expertly designed tour route via internet links to a designated Smart-guide route. You supply the bike you are going to ride and a cell phone which will guide you along the route provided. The Smart-guide navigator will talk to you with turn-by-turn directions and display a real-time turn-by-turn map.

WHERE TO RENT A BIKE: See your ticket purchase confirmation information for local bike rental details.

ARE YOU READY TO ROLL? GREAT... LET'S HIT THE TRAILS!

CycleNuts Selfie Cycling Tours

CycleNuts Selfie Tours tie together fun, interesting, scenic, historic, tasty, and refreshing points of interest along a bikeway focused tour route where you ride at your pace and your pleasure. You are the tour boss.

With these smart-guided bikeway cycling adventures you bring the bike and smart phone, and CycleNuts provides the Smart Guide. The Smart Guide gives you voice and visual turn-by-turn instructions along an expertly designed and tested tour route.

Do the tour solo or bring along your crew. Easily stop anywhere along the way to visit attractions or refreshments and the Smart Guide will continue the route from wherever you are when you are ready to roll.

GET YOUR TICKET TODAY! - take note that the tour starting and ending times on the ticket are only a general guideline to give you an idea of how much time the tour may take at the minimum. Your time in the saddle, on the trail, and starting times are your call - it is your tour. One ticket equals fun for all! Bring as many people as you wish on your tour. Ticket purchase is for the CycleNuts Selfie Smart-guided route only. Admission to the A Christmas Story House and Museum are not included. Attractions, lodgings, food, bike rental, etcetera are not included in the ticket purchase.

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CycleNuts

In a nutshell - CycleNuts is an alternative cycle touring experience where seeing and socializing take emphasis over speed and (ugh!) sweat. Join along on bikeway touring adventures to destinations near and far as we strive for the

Goal: to create bikeway touring opportunities for cyclists of all types to enjoy together

Mission: to encourage casual cyclists and cyclists interested in casual cycling to tour together

Vision: a united cycling community that tours together on bikeway adventures for the holistic benefit of all

What to expect - Casual social cycle touring where exercise is optional, everybody finishes together, and nobody is dropped, abandoned, or left to fend for their self (unless they wish to be).

Expect a slow pace under 11 mph average with CycleNuts’ 50% downhill guarantee. Sweating is optional. Pictures, merriment, and other tourist activities heartily encouraged. Allow ample time for the nature of CycleNuts tours including

Trail-side breaks

Eating and drinking

Picture taking and posing

Pacing with the slowest riders

Looking at cool stuff along the way

And other sorts of tourist activities – as well as unforeseen detours, breakdowns, and delays of various sorts.

Helmets are not mandatory - CycleNuts tours give preference to bikeways - bicycle trails and protected bicycle lanes. Routes may include dedicated bicycle lanes on streets, bicycle ‘friendly’ streets, and of necessity, regular streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and unpaved trails. Darkness may be experienced on evening or early morning rides. Lights in good working order at all times on CycleNuts tours are a great idea – to be seen and to see!

SAG-free - CycleNuts tours, including travel and over-night accommodations, are self-supported with the slightest of guidance. SAG is not provided. Carpools and caravans are individual choices. Emergency road support – if necessary – may be a creative, collective group effort or you may need to fend for yourself. Be prepared with options.

Recommended Gear - A cycle (uni, bi, tri, tandem, E, recumbent, or cycle/trailer rig). Protective gear of your choice. ID. Front and rear lighting. Communication device. Spare tube. Patch kit. Air pump. Wrench kit. Cycle lock. Water. Energy bar. Funds for refreshment breaks and emergencies. Sun screen. Pest repellent.

Recommended Preparation – Pre-check (before you load that bike for transport to the starting spot) brakes, tire pressure, lights, and rideability. Consider what you are wearing on tour and what you may need for changing weather conditions.

Yes – CycleNuts will offer cycling events in all four seasons – what else could be expected from CycleNuts?

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