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Sat. June 5, 2027

Registration opens 7am,

Riders start anytime between 7 and 9 am

 

Again this year:

$1 will be donated to the Marion Tallgrass Trail on behalf of each cyclist!


The Hot Tamale is a beautiful, relatively flat ride in

 north central Ohio on the first Saturday in June.

See
pictures of past rides or read quotes here.


11 mile family route: This will be a loop on quiet farm roads near Waldo. There

won’t be any snack stops on the route, but we’ll
 have snacks at the end.

 

18 mile route: This will have one snack stop and

bathroom break.

 

25 mile route: Route to be determined..

41 mile route: Route to be determined..

 

62 mile metric century route: Route to be determined..

 

 

How Do I Sign Up?

Registration will open in the spring


Can I register on the day of the tour?


Yes. To save time, you can print
a day of ride registration form to fill out at home and bring with you, or just fill out a form that day.

 

Is a GPS download of the route available?

Yes, we will post the routes on this page a few weeks before the ride.

If you have a Garmin or similar device, you can download the route to your device. Another option is to install the RideWithGPS app on your smart phone. The free option will let you see the route and see where you are, while the paid option can be set to talk and give you directions.

 

We’ll also have paper maps available on the day of the ride, or you can download them in advance.

Where's Waldo?

 

The ride begins in the Waldo Community Park in Waldo, Ohio. Waldo is on US Route 23, between Delaware and Marion, Ohio. If entering Waldo from Rt. 23, turn left at the BP station and right at G & R restaurant. The park is about 1/2 mile ahead on the left. Just follow the signs! Click here for a map.

 

Great Eats!

 

Homemade cookies, fresh strawberries, bananas, sandwich fixings, and much more!

 

Cool Shirts!

We will have bright shirts featuring a unique design.

 

Got Questions?

 

Check our frequently asked questions page or send us a message on our Facebook page.

 

Bring Your Kids!

 

Kids love the Hot Tamale! We'll welcome you with smiling faces and special gifts for the kids. Our 16 mile ride is perfect for older children, and our 10 mile family fun route is just the ticket for kids who aren’t ready to a longer ride. You'll love our homemade cookies! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Hot Tamale Bicycle Tour

Cowboy chili peper, by Jaimie Lund