In this episode, I set off from North Vernon, Indiana, and enjoy five more days on the Bike Nonstop route. After crossing into Ohio, I experienced a few stressful miles on busy roads leading into Cincinnati, but found refuge in a city-center hotel for the night. The next day, I’m joined by John, who rides with me through the rest of Ohio.
Ohio turns out to be a real gem for cycling, especially with its quiet roads and incredible rail trails. We hit another trail on day two, and I’m lucky enough to meet even more friendly locals, some joining for lunch, others hopping on their bikes to ride alongside me. The people I meet really make this leg of the journey special. From riding through towns like Hopkinsville and London, to reaching Columbus, it’s been a mix of great cycling and warm encounters.
In Howard, we even meet a guy riding an electric unicycle, which had me feeling pretty envious—it was an amazing machine! After riding through Millersburg, where I met an Amish man and saw horse and buggys everywhere, I was reminded just how varied and unique this journey can be. As I close in on the Ohio border and end this video in New Cumberland, I can’t help but reflect on what a fantastic state Ohio has been to ride through. The peaceful trails were a welcome relief, but it’s the generosity and friendliness of the people I met along the way that made this part of the trip so memorable.
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