Bob Stomel Memorial Ride at North Park
The City of Springboro is partnering with Huffy and other organizations to honor longtime resident, Huffy employee and bicycle advocate Robert Stomel who passed away in April 2023 with a memorial ride and expo.
Event details
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Bob Stomel Memorial Ride at North Park
The City of Springboro is partnering with Huffy and other organizations to honor longtime resident, Huffy employee and bicycle advocate Robert Stomel who passed away in April 2023 with a memorial ride and expo on Saturday, June 15 at North Park.
Robert was a founding member of BPAC and volunteered at Springboro bike events by tuning up bikes and doing helmet fittings. The event will include a ride on the streets of Springboro, an expo following the ride, and a fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
RIDES: Start at 10 a.m. TWO rides available
1. The first route is 6.7 miles. A map and cue sheet for this route can be found here. Ride with GPS here.
2. The second route is 13.2 miles. A map and cue sheet for the long route can be found here. Ride with GPS here.
No registration is required to participate in the bike rides or expo. Both bike rides start and end at the North Park parking lot so you will not miss any of the fun following the rides. The rides begin with a group start and the rides take place on the streets of Springboro and cross major thoroughfares. There will be a pre-ride orientation for each ride. The ride starts will be staggered but each ride route will begin as a group. There will be follow riders and support and gear vehicles.
While there will be bicycle repair capabilities at the ride start, cyclists should have a ride-ready bicycle. Participants are responsible for making their own evaluation of traffic, road, safety and weather conditions. All riders will need to have a helmet and reflective clothing is recommended. Rest stops will be provided on the 10- and 17-mile rides.
Pick the ride that is most suited to your ability, road conditions, and the weather. Please arrive with your bike ready to ride, check your brakes, shifters, and other components. Bikes must have reflectors, a headlight, and a tail light. Please plan to be able to finish the ride in 75 minutes so that you can visit the exhibitors after the rides are through. Both rides will have hills. We will have paper copies of the route maps and cue sheets at the registration table. Free helmets will be available.
The rides are not a race. The three bike rides take place on the streets of Springboro and motor vehicle traffic will be maintained. Follow the ride leader and be aware that other routes may follow the same roadway. Please obey all traffic laws including stopping at all stop signs and red lights. Ride as far right as possible and use the bike lane where applicable.
Use hand signalsUse hand signals to alert those around you if you are turning left, right, or stopping. When passing other bicyclists, announce loudly for instance passing on your left. When stopping announce you are stopping. If you need to stop, move as quickly and safely as possible to the curb or tree lawn. If you see an on-road hazard such as a pothole, please point it out to riders behind you.
EXPO: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The expo following the rides will include pizza available for purchase. There will also be a drawing of gift cards and items from local restaurants, bicycle shops and manufacturers, and Springboro businesses. Winners will need be present. All proceeds will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCan).
Attending the expo will be the City of Springboro with helmet fittings and bicycle information, Huffy, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Everybody Cycling of Springboro, and Whitman’s Bikeways Bike Shop in Miamisburg.
Weather Updates
The Stomel Ride is a rain or shine event, however in the event of hazardous weather, the event and rides will be postponed up to one hour. Notifications will also be available on this page and our social media sites.
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