Village Bike Co-op plans history-themed bike ride

Do you like a good mystery? Here’s your chance to visit some historical "mystery" sites in Bay Village and learn about some strange phenomenon such as the Mystery Wave, Dover Center Gun Battle and the Sheppard Murder. Come support the Village Bicycle Cooperative’s first annual History Mystery ("Hi My") Ride which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Participants will meet at the Village Bicycle Cooperative located on the ground floor of the Bay Village Community House at 303 Cahoon Road, in Cahoon Park. There will be stops at some historical places and the Bay Village Branch Library will also provide books and information on Bay’s history.

The inaugural ride will have three route options, including an easy-paced, family-friendly 12-mile History Mystery cruise, a 25-mile challenging ride, and an exhilarating 50-mile ride. All three ride levels will end with a meal at the Village Bicycle Cooperative where riders will enjoy a historic style picnic experience catered by strEAT Mobile Bistro. VBC volunteers will host programs in the afternoon.

All riders will receive a ride packet that will include a T-shirt, map directions and meal tickets. Early registration is $40 until Sept. 27. Registration after that date is $45. Visit the website at www.villagebicycle.org for registration and other information, or call Rebecca at 440-346-0560.

So put your wheels and brain to the test as you solve the "history mysteries." This event is guaranteed to bring you much fun and good exercise.