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Trail Extension at John Bryan

 

In 2010, MVMBA (Miami Vallry Mountain Bike Association) completed a 2.5 mile extension to the current mountain bike trail system to bring total the mileage to almost 12 miles. 

This is a multi-purpose trail open to hikers, trail runners and birders but was designed primarily for mountain biking.  The new trail extension is called the Frankenlight Loop.  It was named after the nickname given to one of the original trail builders who built his own night light to use for night riding, aka a “Frankenlight”. 

This extension connects to the current trail system and is on the northern most end of the trail system.  Just like the rest of the trail system, the Frankenlight Loop is designed for those folks new to mountain biking but offers the advanced rider some interesting features such as the rocky creek crossings. 

This loop offers some open, fast and flowing trail amongst the beautiful old hardwood trees.  Folks love the new loop and it has been successfully used in off-road time trials and a 6 Hour Mountain Bike Race to raise funds to provide trail head amenities.  

We are so appreciative of the wonderful partnership we have between MVMBA and the Park staff in permitting us to build a trail in this area.

Cyclocross Classic at John Bryan

Please enjoy this short article with a photo gallery in the Springfield News.  It was the biggest Ohio State Championship race ever in the 8 years the race has been held at John Bryan State Park – 310 riders!!!

The Race brought riders from Ohio and all surrounding states including almost 50 juniors that raced. 

“Riders face hills, obstacles and even sand while competing in the Buckingham Financial John Bryan Cyclocross Classic on Sunday, Nov. 28, at John Bryan State Park near Yellow Springs. The event drew 310 individual riders competing in 18 divisions, the largest field in its 8-year history. Cyclocross features aspects of road, cross-country and mountain biking.”

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