Annual Events

The Wyoming Ohio Cycling Foundation’s 365 Annual Challenge is intended to encourage riders to commit to some level of contribution based on miles ridden throughout year. Whether it is based on $/mile or any other amount, we appreciate every donation.

As a member of WOCF, start tracking your miles, if you want to go that route, or decide what you can contribute annually.

WOCF presented a grant of over $11,000 to Valley Interfaith Community Resource Center from funds raised in 2017’s 365 Challenge.

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365 Annual Challenge

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Spring Classic Tour for Charity

The Wyoming Ohio Cycling Foundation’s Spring Classic Tour for Charity is a multi-stage team race for charity with both individual and team awards. It typically takes place over three weeks in late May to early June. Cyclists, who make a donation to participate, are divided into four evenly matched teams following the first day’s individual time trial. Cyclists earn points for each stage, which include hill climbs and team rides. Points are weighted towards participation and camaraderie rather than speed.

Team Determination: Teams are defined on the first day of the Tour after a three-mile long individual time trial along the Winton Woods Loop. To be sure teams are evenly matched, they are set up as follows:

  • Team A – 1, 8, 9, 16, 17, 24, . . .

  • Team B – 2, 7, 10, 15, 18, 23, . . .

  • Team C – 3, 6, 11, 14, 19, 22, . . .

  • Team D – 4, 5, 12, 13, 20, 21, . . .

Points: There are defined mid-stage sprint and hill “finish lines” (for example, a stop ahead sign makes for a great mid-stage finish line) where the top 8 riders across the “finish line” are awarded points.

No Rider Left Behind: We are committed to a “no rider left behind” policy; therefore, there are defined “stop and re-gather” points along the way.

Awards:

Best Team – Team with the highest point total. Originally, this team determined the charities to receive the participation and sponsorship donations; however, after several years, we began to include all of the teams in this decision.

Best Rider Individual

Fastest Sprinter Individual

Fastest Hill Climber Individual

Best Silver Rider (participants 55 years of age and older)

Read more about us in The Enquirer: Wyoming Cyclists Raise Funds Through Spring Classic

Want to help support local charities? Check out our donation page!