Rides/Hikes
Check out all the fun rides coming this year...
A few more details will be riding in soon…
Full Moon Rides
NEW FORMAT IS A HIT!
Only two in 2026, but much more fun under the full moon – a party with free food, drinks & s’mores for each Full Moon Ride!
Each ride starts at the Prairie Grass Trailhead. Grab your commemorative ride button & and ride along to the Madison/Clark County line and back. Back at the trailhead, enjoy a campfire, hot dogs, drinks, and S’mores! ALL FREE!
FREE! Just show up & ride along with the Man in the Moon!
Plus, you still get a 10% discount with our riders-only coupon thanks to the wonderful bike-friendly folks at Phat Daddy’s
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Schedule
Flower Moon Ride:
May 1, 2026 – 8:00 PM
Harvest Moon Ride:
September 26, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Fewer bugs, more moon, weekend rides, best weather odds = more fun!
Celebrate Trails Day 2026!
Come out and celebrate our wonderful trails! This year, as we’re getting close to being able to start “closing the gap” in our trail through London, we’re celebrating near that gap in historic downtown London just south of the old Grand Central Hotel. Free refreshments and a free “Passport Contest” – win some great prizes! Details at: CTD 2026
Plus, our good friends, the Madison County Master Gardeners, are hosting a native plant garden clean-up at the Community Mural Park from 10-2 as well. Help spruce it up then come enjoy refreshments and win some prizes downtown!
And, please, show some love to our participating merchants!
Geology Tour Ride - 2026
Led by retired geologist Scott Brockman! Learn about the formation of the terrain of the Ohio to Erie Trail (exact route in 2026 still to be determined – check back soon!). A very pleasant ride with lots of amazing learning, mostly on the bike trail.
Registration appreciated but not required…just show up & ride!
Everyone seems to love this fun, learning ride!
Wildlife Hike - 2026
An enjoyable hike watching & learning about Little Darby Preserve wildlife
Learn about & enjoy the beauty of nature during a beautiful afternoon’s leisurely hike
Led by Madison Soil & Water Conservation District experts.
RECOMMENDED: GOOD SHOES, WATER… AND AN INQUISITIVE MIND
The Madison Soil & Water Conservation District will be heading the event.
No registration required…show up & enjoy!
MORE INFO HERE!!
Choose your distance (and your pleasure/pain!)
21 miles, 44 miles, 62 miles, or the full 100 miles!
Only $35 early registration fee included maps, support services, food stops, end-of-ride goodies…plus a 2026 membership in FMCPT!
ONLINE REGISTRATION NOT YET OPEN
Click here to add to your calendar
Prairie Appreciation Ride - 2026
Royal Catchfly? Queen of the Prairie? Big Bluestem?
Learn about historic prairie remnants flowers and grasses during a leisurely bike ride on a gorgeous July afternoon.
Annual event originated by Jack McDowell, prairie restoration expert
RECOMMENDED: HELMETS, WATER… AND AN INQUISITIVE MIND
No registration required…show up & ride!
Ox Roast Bicycle Tour - sorry to say, but cancelled for 2026




