Have you heard about the $3 fare for bicyclists?
Whether you are a confident cyclist or a pint-sized learner with training wheels, you can ride your way to better health. Bike Aboard! allows cyclists to bike the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail in one direction and ride the train in the other.
Boarding Instructions
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The train can be flagged down at boarding stations when standing on the station deck with your bike.
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Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the train’s scheduled arrival.
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Pay your fare when you board.
One Way Only: $3 per person, ages 3 and up with your bike.
Exact fare is appreciated. No guaranteed seats. This rate only applies to bicyclists.
NEW in 2013: Run Aboard! and Hike Aboard!
Runners and Hikers can now take the FIRST train southbound or the LAST train northbound each day the train operates (1-way only) and receive the special $3 rate.
All other times require a $9 one-way ticket.
Bike Aboard follows the Scenic Train Schedule - which operates Wednesday - Sunday June through October.
Click here to see the Scenic train schedule.
Towpath Mileage Between Boarding Stations
Rockside – Canal Visitor Center 1.75 miles
Canal Visitor Center - Brecksville 4.5 miles
Brecksville - Boston Mill 4.25 miles
Boston Mill - Peninsula 2.5 miles
Peninsula - Indigo Lake 4 miles
Indigo Lake - Botzum 3 miles
Botzum - Akron Northside 6 miles
Out on the trail and want to know where the train is?? Download the CVSR Phone App! For Android and iOS
You can see EXACTLY where the train is, get the latest news and information and even purchase tickets!
Do you want to ride, but currently lack a bike?
There are places along the trail where you can rent a bike for a few hours and enjoy the trail, and Bike Aboard!
Blimp City Bike & Hike
1720A Merriman Rd., Akron, OH 44313
(330) 836-6600
www.blimpcitybikeandhike.com
Akron Bike Center
110 N. Main Street, Akron, OH 44308
(330) 379-1012
www.akronracks.com
Century Cycles
Peninsula
www.Centurycycles.com
Great Lakes Touring Company
www.BikeCLE.com
