Irish Hill Bicycle Tour - Sunday, September 20, 2026

THE 53rd IRISH HILLS TOUR traverses the varied terrain of Northwestern Ohio and Southeastern Michigan. The shorter loops are flat, while the longer routes enter rolling hills, passing horse farms and lakes. The choice of 10, 31 and 62 miles makes this the ideal tour for both the novice and the experienced rider. Routes are marked with pavement arrows. SAG service is available for emergencies or non-repairable breakdowns.

WHERE: The tour begins and ends at Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Road, Sylvania, Ohio. Take US 23 to Monroe Street, Route 51 exit. Go west on Monroe Street and continue west to Centennial Rd. Centennial Terrace is at the southwest corner of Centennial and Sylvania-Metamora Road.

WHEN: Sunday September 20th.  Registration from 7:00-10:00 am at Centennial Terrace. Longer distance riders should start early. Riders must complete their rides by 4 pm.

GPS FILES & MAPS You can download GPS files and print maps once the routes are confirmed. We will also have links to the PDF maps for printing if you did not request in advance (a limited number of extra copies will be available day-of).​​​​​​​

FOOD: Lunch is included for riders on the 62 mile loop. Snack stops are provided on all routes: cookies, in-season fruits, trail mix, sports drink and water.​​​​​​​

CHILDREN are encouraged to participate to the extent of their abilities. Parent or guardian must sign release form for riders under 18. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

LODGING: A list of overnight accommodations will be provided upon request.

HELMETS: All riders are required to wear an ANSI/Snell/CPSC approved helmet while riding.

SAFETY: Ohio and Michigan law regards the bicycle as a vehicle. The same rules apply to a bicyclist or a motorist. This means riding WITH traffic, stopping at all stop signs and red lights and giving hand signals to indicate turns. Be courteous to motorists and move to the right to permit vehicles to pass if you feel it is safe to do so. Your safety is YOUR responsibility.

REGISTRATION: Pre-register online by midnight Friday September 18: 10 mile - Free, 31 mile - $20 and 62 mile - $35. Day-of registration is available at a higher fee: 10 mile: Free, 31 mile - $25 and 62 mile - $40. Pre-register to save money and help us plan in advance! NOTE: The 10-mile route is FREE as an introduction to touring, please register.

Maumee Valley Adventurers is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.  Proceeds from our bicycling tours support the mission of Maumee Valley Adventurers providing for our many programs like Cycling Without Age, Travel Circles and many more.