LOUDONVILLE — One of America’s premiere mountain bike races begins in Loudonville.
The Mohican Mountain Bike 100 has continued to attract riders from around the world for more than two decades. This year’s mass rolling start is set for 7 a.m. on May 16.
Riders will take off beneath a large banner along Main Street near State Route 3. The race concludes at Mohican Adventures. Loudonville Village Council approved a banner permit and street closure request for the annual event during its meeting Monday evening.
Race Director Ryan O’Dell has organized the National Ultra Endurance bike race since its inception. The race travels 100 miles or 100 kilometers through wooded trails and gravel roads in Ashland, Knox and Holmes counties.
The course climbs up to 10,000 feet, with singletrack, dirt roads, rock gardens, stream crossings and scenic hills to “challenge and reward riders,” according to the race’s website.
There are six aid stations — located approximately every 20-25 miles along the course — available to participants, staffed and stocked with food and water, as well as communications.
Online registration for the MTB100 closes May 14 at 9 p.m. Walk-up registration will be available May 15 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the race site, but no registration opportunities will be presented on race day.
Race packet pickup will also be available May 15 from 3 to 9 p.m., as well as 6 to 7 a.m. the following morning.
