Coast to the Oast

Take a break from the city and escape to Catawba Island for a fully supported bike ride in partnership with our friends at Eriesponsible [https://www.eriesponsible.org/]and Twin Oast Brewing [https://www.twinoast.com/]. Enjoy a morning ride on a marked route before finishing up at Twin Oast Brewing for some refreshments and live music on the lawn.



COME TOUR CATAWBA ISLAND ON FANTASTIC, FULLY SUPPORTED BICYCLE ROUTES!
The 6th Annual Coast to the Oast is SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 starting and finishing at Twin Oast Brewing! This is a ride for ages 13 and over due to riding in the roadways and abilities with clearly signed courses of ride routes.



This is a fully supported ride with rest stops and support vehicles along the routes to curb your hunger or alleviate any bike issues. The ride begins and ends at the beautiful Twin Oast Brewing, and your entry fee includes a beverage from Twin Oast, soft-fit shirt designed by Eriesponsible, and post-ride entertainment on the lawn at Twin Oast.



Best of all the proceeds from this ride benefit Eriesponsible and their mission of Taking Steps Now to Maintain the Health of Lake Erie for Future Generations!



*Note, participants may be asked to become a fundraiser during registration. To participate in this event, you do not have to be a fundraiser.

THE 2025 RIDE EXPERIENCE

_**NEW FOR 2025: 50 MILE DISTANCE! STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!_



30 MILERS

* Stop at our Gideon Owen Rest Stop at the southern end of the route for a unique, Catawba Island snack!
* Cruise through Port Clinton to see a Great Lake town
* Ride past an active gypsum quarry! One of the amazing pieces of industry along Lake Erie

10 MILERS

* The 10 Mile Loop will be scenic lap around Catawba Island.
* Take a photo-break at East Catawba State Park to enjoy the view.
* Enjoy a rest stop at Gideon Owen with a tasty snack plus your classic rest stop food and drink.
* Cruise through some local neighborhoods that have that island charm.



2025 COAST TO THE OAST OPTIONS

* 10 Miles | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45925915
* 30 Miles | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38979229
* 50 Miles | course TBD

_*Routes are subject to change. _

_Since this ride is on open roadways, riders are strongly encouraged to have lights on the front & back of their bike to give extra visibility to traffic._

RIDER PERKS

* Custom bike water bottle
* First beverage included
* Soft-fit, long-sleeve shirt (or upgrade to a hoodie!)
* 3 route options
* Rider Bib will get you $1/off beers all day
* Post-ride refreshments and entertainment

REWARDS

* Individual Referral Rewards [https://runsignup.com/Race/TourdeCOAST/Page-4]
* Club Incentives [https://runsignup.com/Race/TourdeCOAST/Page-5]

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS RIDE, and riders may change their route distance at check-in on the day of the event.

REFUNDS: We ride rain or shine, and will only delay for dangerous conditions. Due to the fundraising nature of this event, there are no refunds.

VOLUNTEERS

* Volunteers are needed to give a great event experience to participants.
* Volunteer Perks: Free event shirt + 1 beer (or other non-alcoholic drink)
* Click here [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/OH/PortClinton/TourdeCOAST] to register to volunteer.