Big Creek/Lake-to-Lake Bikeway Smart-guided Tour - Cleveland, Ohio

Big Creek/Lake-to-Lake Bikeway Smart-guided Tour - Cleveland, Ohio

The signature green center line identifies these beautiful bikeways as part of Cleveland's renown Emerald Necklace - a lovely experience.

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Starts on Sunday, May 19 · 2pm EDT

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CycleNuts Selfie Tours in Cleveland, Ohio - Big Creek / Lake to Lake bikeway tour

Picnic Grove And Restrooms, 5323 Big Creek Pkwy Parma, OH 44129

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Big Creek/Lake-to-Lake Bikeway Smart-guided Tour

- Cleveland, Ohio



The Big Creek Parkway Trail has been around forever, it seems. Before rail-to-trails, before towpath trails, before the rest of the impressive Emerald Necklace trail system happened, this intercommunity bikeway came to be in the 1970s. Following the lay of the land as it wiggles between trees and across brooks through quiet suburban neighborhoods this trail is moderately level with one of my favorite coasting hills at its south end. No, the route does not return uphill on that coaster.


Next on the agenda is the newer Lake-to-Lake Trail which connects... two lakes. But not just regular lakes. These lakes are special - and really beautiful. "Lake Abram is the largest remaining glacial wetland in Cuyahoga County and offers a quarter mile boardwalk of scenic views of its expansive wetland". Lake Isaac is "a glacial pothole created thousands of years ago" and is an important - and really scenic - habitat for wildlife.


Round and about this Selfie Cycle Tour passes by Walter F Ehrnfelt Covered Bridge (an infamous fake covered bridge), Wallace Lake Beach (a real swimming beach), and through Berea, Ohio using the Rocky River segment of the Emerald Necklace Bikeway - another incredibly beautiful trail. This is where the optional tasty turnaround spot is located and where the tour route reconnects with bikeways for the return to the starting spot.


Comprised mostly of bikeways, the 21 mile tour route is moderately level across gently rolling terrain, except for a mild climb out of the shallow river valley. The route is 92% bikeway, and comes with CycleNuts' 50% downhill guarantee. If your bike has gears, you will probably use them to the some extent climbing out of the valley and to a lesser degree in a couple of spots along the route. All bikes are appropriate for this smart-guided tour - even a single speed bike as long as you do not mind walking your bike up the spots mentioned. Bring yours or rent one in the Cleveland area (see confirmation information for listings). Sweating is optional. The route is shaded about 75% of the way. You set your own pace, starting time and touring agenda with CycleNuts' expert smart-guided cycle tour pattern.


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HERE'S THE PLAN: You bring the bike. CycleNuts provides the smart-tour guide! Via email you receive an expertly designed and tested tour route. Simply click on the emailed link and follow the expertly designed Selfie Tour route using your smart phone as your personal smart-tour guide for the Voice and Map guided turn-by-turn instructions.


CycleNuts Selfie Cycle 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. You pick the date and time - ticket is good for any day or time - dates/times listed only as a guideline to give you an idea of how long tour normally takes.

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. 1 ticket = fun for all! 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.


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

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


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. Attractions, lodgings, food, bike rental, etcetera are not included in the ticket purchase.

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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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