The Knox County Bicycle Challenge (KCBC) is a recreational bicycle ride that can accommodate Cyclists of all abilities. The ride and route was established by the Knox County Bicycle Club and is now sponsored by Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. The longer routes showcase some of the prettiest country Ohio has to offer, magnificent vistas, meandering valley roads, wooded wilderness and HILLs! The low cost short option provides a more moderate course.

THE FULL CHALLENGE: 100+ miles that will test the seasoned cyclist. Numerous significant climbs along the course give this option a serious degree of difficulty (TTD=10). Bikers have the opportunity to climb Water Tower Hill leaving Roscoe Village. One lunch and two snack stops are provided. Be on the road by 8:30.

OTHER LONG OPTIONS: The most popular route is the metric century (62.3) miles). Other options provide distances of 85, 79, and 57 miles. Part of these routes follow the Kokosing River Valley. These are moderately difficult routes (averaging a TDD=7.5). Lunch and one snack are provided. Be on the road by 9:00.

SHORT OPTION: The low cost 31 mile route is designed for the more novice riders. The route has relatively short, steep hills at the beginning. After turning off the long routes, the hills are less severe to the halfway point. After your ice cream cone or hot chocolate, depending on weather, you may elect to take the "flat cut", the Kokosing Gap Bike Trail, back to the start. To encourage group riding, a mass start is planned for 10:00 but you may leave at any time between 8 and 10. A coupon is provided for one ice cream cone worth of merchandise in Danville.

START: KCBC will start at the library/community center on Meadow Lane in the village of Gambier. Gambier is located on State Route 229, 5 miles east of Mt. Vernon and 5 miles west of Route 62. Signs will be posted from Rt. 229 to the start. Registration opens at 7:30, start riding after 8:00, be on the road by 9:00 except the short option.

SUPPORT: Staffed entirely by volunteers, please thank the World’s Greatest Volunteer Crew at any opportunity. A limited sag service will be provided in the event of breakdowns or accidents.

SAFETY: Obey all traffic laws, ride at a safe pace, be alert and check your bicycle for a hilly day. . Although the routes are planned to minimize traffic, you will be sharing the road with other vehicles. You MUST wear an approved helmet.

REGISTER: Complete the form, read, understand and sign the waiver, enclose check made out to Columbus Outdoor Pursuits and mail by September 18 to Columbus Outdoor Pursuits, PO Box 14384, Columbus, OH 43214