Some might say that it’s a bummer when it gets this cold and the snow piles up here in North Central Ohio, but we know better! If anything the new obstacles only help us reach our target heart rate faster. It’s also a great opportunity for some winter specific adventures to be had beyond just adding a lower temperature to the riding and hiking you can do year round on and near the BRaB.

Cycling the Back Roads and Beachse route

A great way to get those legs pumping is by snow-shoeing! If you’ve never tried it, the Lorain County Metro Parks are a great resource, and even if you’re an old pro you can rent a set and head out of your own!

Keep in mind you can find plenty of great cross country skiing in this part of Ohio too. Parks like the Black River Reservation and the North Coast Inland Trail allow you to ski right here in Lorain County. Grab a pair of skis and head out at your own pace for a great afternoon!

And of course you can never go wrong with strapping on a pair of ice skates to get your blood pumping. North Park Ice Arena is waiting for you!

Vermilion Valley Vineyards

After your beat from your workout and need to warm up, head inside one of the great wineries just off the BRaB route, then crash here for the night at a hotel or B&B and try the next thing on your winter to do list in the morning!

This little arctic blast may take you off two wheels for a few days, but it definitely doesn’t take you off the Back Roads and Beaches Multi-Sport Route. Discover something exciting along the BRaB this winter. Winter Days Festival photo by Mark Teleha With our temps in the twenties this weekend, it’s fitting for the Lorain County Metro Parks annual […]

No such thing as “post-holiday blues” this weekend. Embrace the winter and embark on an adventure weekend! A truly original winter blast!The North Coast Mountain Bikers have developed a cross country, mountain bike, ice course on Findley Lake at Findley State Park in Wellington, OH. (check out map below for directions) Racing will be Saturday […]

Photo courtesy of Tenant Nabakowski Ice is beginning to form on Findley Lake. That and a cold forecast are enough for Nab and the North Coast Mountain Bikers to schedule the first ice race for January 10. The race will begin around noon. Come earlier for practice. Races will take place on a figure 8 […]