The leaves are starting to turn gold and red, and the weather is mostly sunny and brisk without being chilly. Now is the perfect time to get out in the countryside to enjoy a last burst of outdoors before the pandemic has us stuck inside for the next four-five months.
And you can get some exercise too if you hook up with Road Ahead Bicycle Tours, based in the Grand River Valley to the east of Cleveland. They host regular guided bike tours through the region’s countryside, with a focus on its many wineries. Their one-day October Ohio Wine Country rides include stops at some of the multitude of wineries that dot the region and give you a chance to sample their homegrown wares, while getting a behind-the-scenes look at how the wines are produced. Perhaps you’ll even get to stroll through the vineyards.
In between, you’ll coast over mostly flat roads and even ride through some of the scenic covered bridges that dot the northeastern corner of the state. The tours are suitable for seasoned riders as well as healthy beginners. Call 440-228-8882 or go to roadaheadtours.com to book your spot on a tour.