Schedule:

August 7, 2025

4:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m: Power Hour Special at Wilky’s Sports Bar (10 Tiber Way) 
7:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m: Kick-off Party at The Galley and Adelphia Music Hall (203 Second Street).

August 8, 2025

Anytime after 10am:    
Historic Bicycle Scavenger Hunt See "Trails" for more info
Turn in scorecards to win prizes
Tots and Trikes Mini Trail Ride at Festival HQ. See "Kids’ guide"
    
8:00 a.m: Yoga with Erin Deitzler at Headquarters (HQ) Please bring your own mat and beach towel (for morning dew)
9:00 a.m: Festival HQ Opens located at East Muskingum Park (310 Front St.) 
Stop by 9-10:00am to register for the free group rides and pick up information for the day’s events.
9:00 a.m: Gnome Adventure Hike at Ohio River Islands Wildlife Refuge (3982 Waverly Rd, Williamstown, WV), See "Kids’ guide" of "Trails" for more info.
9:00 a.m: Guided Walk See "Trails" for more info.
10:00 a.m: Group Rides Depart from Festival HQ, 

Mountain Bike:
Kick-off ride for intermediate to advanced (13-30 miles) skills. New riders should consider the Saturday 9am Skills Clinic or the Saturday 10am Beginner Ride. 

Road Bike:
16mi: 1200 feet of climbing. Tough start but moderate after Stanleyville. Both Friday rides are the same to Stanleyville at about 6 miles.
26mi: 1929 feet of climbing. If the climbing has been difficult for you, you can switch to the 16 mile route at Stanleyville. Both Friday rides are the same to Stanleyville at about 6 miles.

Around Town:
Historic 5+ mile tour on city streets with many stops

11:00 a.m: Guided Walk See "Trails" for more info.
11:00 a.m - Close: Fifty West Tap Takeover at the Harmar Tavern  (205 Maple Street)
11:00 a.m - Close: Fat Head’s Tap Takeover at the Galley (203 Second Street)
11:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Beer Pairing Prix Fixe Menu at House of Wines. See "Ales and Music" for more info.
12:00 p.m: Veto Lake Lunch Paddle See "Rivers" for more info.
12:00 p.m - Close: Barbells and Mommas Prenatal and Postpartum Care Tent, See "Kids’ guide" for more info.
4:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m: Power Hour Special at Wilky’s Sports Bar. See "Ales and Music" for more info.
6:30 p.m: Gnome Adventure Hike at Broughton Nature and Wildlife Education Area (639 SR 821, Marietta) See "Kids’ guide" or "Trails" for more info.
6:30 p.m: Marietta Cross Country Alumni and Friends 5K, See "More Activities" for more info.
8:00 p.m: Mountain Bike (MTB) Night Ride: Meet-up at the gravel lot at 100 Mill Creek Rd in Marietta. See "Trails" for more info.
9:00 p.m: Glow Paddle: Drop-in at Indian Acres Boat Ramp, See "Rivers" for more info.

August 9, 2025

Anytime Saturday after 10am: 
Historic Bicycle Scavenger Hunt (see "Trails" for more info) *Turn in scorecards to win prizes
Tots and Trikes Mini Trail Ride at Festival HQ. See "Kids’ guide" for more info.

8:00 a.m: Yoga with Natalie Ball at Festival HQ
Please bring your own mat and beach towel (for morning dew)

8:00 a.m - Close: Fifty West Tap Takeover at the Harmar Tavern (205 Maple St.)
9:00 a.m: Festival HQ Opens at East Muskingum Park (310 Front St) Stop by 9-10:00am to register for the free group rides and pick up information for the day’s events.
9:00 a.m: Historic Lock-thru Paddle: See "Rivers" for more info. 
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Youth and Adult MTB Skills Clinic at Festival HQ, See "Trails" for more info.
9;00 a.m - 7:00 p.m: Barbells and Mommas Prenatal and Postpartum Care Tent, See "Kids’ guide" for more info.
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Gnome Adventure Hike at Beverly Island: Meet at 315 Ohio Street, Beverly, OH. See "Kids’ guide" or "Trails" for more info.
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Explore, History and Lock Hike at Beverly Island:  Meet at 315 Ohio Street, Beverly, OH. See "Kids’ guide" or "Trails" for more info. 
9:30 a.m: Marietta City Group Trail Run - 3-5 miles - departs from HQ, See "Trails" for more info.
9:30 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Marietta HS Rowing Challenge, See "More Activities" for more info.

10:00 a.m: Group Rides Depart from Festival HQ 

Mountain Bike:
Beginner (~6mi), Intermediate (~13mi), or Advanced (~18mi) (with plenty of bailout options) + GRAVEL
New Riders should consider the 9am Skills Clinic 

Road Bike:
15mi River Road to Rainbow Out n Back: 616 feet of climbing. Pleasant, easy ride.
24mi Huck Road/River Road West Side Loop: 1217 feet of climbing. Huck road is the main set of hills on this route. Other than that it is rolling.
34mi 676 Churchtown/Lowell Hill/River Road Loop: 1865 feet of climbing. For a less strenuous start, Pearl street is a possible route change. Talk to ride leader before doing this.

11:00 a.m - Close: Fat Head’s Tap Takeover at the Galley (203 Second Street)
11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Kids’ Bike Rodeo and Strider Adventure Zone at HQ, See "Kids’ guide" for more info.
11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Tortoise and the Hare Training Camp, See "Trails" for more info.
11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Strong Like Mom at HQ. See "Kids’ guide" for more info.
12:00 p.m - 12:00 a.m: Walshapalooza at Over the Moon Pub and Pizza (170 Front St.) See "Ales and Music" for more info.
2:00 p.m: Family Fun Ride departs from Festival HQ, See "Trails" for more info.
2:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m: Foam Party at HQ by the Foam Garage, See "Kids’ guide" for more info.

3:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: RTA Beer Fest VIP Hour at the Festival HQ
3:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: RTA Adventure Expo at the Festival HQ, See "More Activities" for additional info.
3:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m: Face Painting. See "Kids’ Guide" for more info.
4:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: RTA Beer Fest General Admissions at the Festival HQ, See "Ales and Music" for more info.
4:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m: Power Hour Special at Wilky’s Sports Bar. See "Ales and Music" for more info. 
5:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m: Beer Pairing Prix Fixe Menu at House of Wines, See "Ales and Music" for more info.
7:30 p.m: The Tortoise and Hare World Championship! at Festival HQ, See "Trails" for more info. 
8:00 p.m: (After The Tortoise and Hare): Prize Drawings at Festival HQ, See "Raffle Drawing" for some of the sweet prizes available.

August 10, 2025

8:00 a.m - Close: Fifty West Tap Takeover at the Harmar Tavern, (205 Maple St.)
8:30 a.m: Hiking at Broughton Nature and Wildlife Education Area, See "Trails" for more info. 
8:30 a.m: Buckley Island Exploration Paddle + Hike, See "Rivers" for more info. 
9:00 a.m: Festival HQ Opens at East Muskingum Park (310 Front St) Stop by 9-10:00am to register for the free group rides and pick up information for the day’s events.
9:30 a.m: Marietta City Group Trail Run: Departs from HQ, See "Trails" for more info.
10:00 a.m: Group Rides Depart from Festival HQ 

Mountain Bike:
Recovery ride  (1-25 miles - ride until you are "recovered")

Road Bike:
45mi SR821 to Germantown to Dalzell to Stanleyville and back on SR26: 2800 feet of climbing. A beautiful tour of the Wayne National Forest.

1:00 p.m: Mighty Muskingum Raft Race, See "Rivers" for more info.
1:00 p.m: Gnome Adventure Hike at Ohio River Islands Wildlife Refuge (3982 Waverly Rd, Williamstown, WV), See "Kids’ guide" or "Trails"  for more info.

Date: August 7 - 10, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Marietta, OH 45750

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