Sep 2026
Fall rideThere wasn’t much reason to rush. With the trees putting on a show and another winding road ahead, getting there was ...
Read the ride ↗Ohio backroads · Midwest miles
The road is
the reason.
By October, Ohio belongs to the rider. The gravel is dry, the trees burn along the ridges, and the two-lanes are empty. Ride until the light goes soft, then find a drink, a room, or the long road home.
Gravel roads · two-lane turns · trails · garage nights
Midwest adventure riding
Close to home.
Far enough out.
Ohio and the Midwest have plenty of good riding without a week off work: gravel county roads, tight pavement, forest trails, small towns, and a few places still worth stopping. Load the bike Friday, take the long way Saturday, and come home with a story Sunday.
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The Rotgut way
Some roads are worth
taking twice.
01 / The ride
Take the turn.
A two-lane road, an open afternoon, and a reason to see what’s around the next bend.
02 / The story
Bring something back.
Cold starts. Good stops. A few photos and the little details that make the miles stick.
03 / The gear
Wear the miles.
Old-school graphics and everyday gear with the same backroad spirit as the rides.