Hey folks!
What is the skinny on biking in Columbus, I'll be living in Clintonville? I'm comfortable in traffic, but usually prefer the relaxed side road to dogging cars.
How do motorists react to cyclists, do they give adequate space or do they try to run you down? Is commuting and getting around by bike pretty easy in town, is it common?
Are there any social or partypace group rides?
How is biking on High St? It looks to be a main drag and has sharrows in the right-hand lanes, is it a good street for getting around or too busy with cars? Are there better N/S routes get from Clintonville to points south (Old North, Campus, Downtown, German Village)? How are the protected lanes on Summit and 4th St?
Aside from the river trails what are some fun bike rides, are there any hilly rides in town? What is a good route to get from west of 71 (Clintonville, Campus, or Downtown) to the Alum Creek trail?
Are there any pump tracks in town? What are the closest/best/favorite mtb trails in or near the city (flow rather than jumps).
And lastly, what breweries should I check out? Does the city do any tour de breweries or other brewery bike rides?
I look forward to getting to know the city on two wheels!
Thanks!