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Portsmouth Connex Wild Ride

Name: Portsmouth Connex Wild Ride
Start: 2026-06-20
End: 2026-06-20
Location: Portsmouth, Ohio

location_city Portsmouth

location_on Ohio

flag United States

calendar_today 20 Jun, 2026

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language Official Website

About the Event

Embrace the ultimate Midwest cycling challenge at The Wild Ride on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, in the heart of Ohio's rugged Shawnee State Forest. This unique event brings together road and gravel enthusiasts for a day of epic riding across seven meticulously crafted routes, ranging from a family-friendly 16-mile "Bear Cub" to the legendary 102-mile "Tick" with 6,800 feet of climbing. Traverse the hilly, scenic terrain of Ohio's largest state forest with full roving SAG support and well-stocked aid stations, making it an adventure for riders of all abilities. The festival atmosphere includes competitive timed segments for the daring, a vibrant finish line celebration, and unique perks like an edible finisher's medal and a post-ride brewery voucher. Organized by Connex Moves to promote community health and wellness, this is more than a ride—it's a 2026 cycling event in Ohio that tests your legs, fuels your spirit, and celebrates the pure joy of two wheels. Registration opens in December; secure your spot for a truly wild day on the bike.

Races Offered

Gravel Route - Hawk (34.1 miles)

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 54.9K

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Type — Gravel biking

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Gravel Route - The Storm (60 miles)

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 96.6K

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Type — Gravel biking

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Paved Route - Bear Cub (16.5 miles)

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 26.6K

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Type — Gravel biking

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Paved Route - Bobcat (30.2 miles)

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 48.6K

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Type — Gravel biking

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Paved Route - Rattler (60.5 miles)

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 97.4K

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Type — Gravel biking

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Paved Route - The Tick (100 miles)

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 160.9K

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Type — Gravel biking

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Paved Route - Whitetail (40.2 miles)

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 64.7K

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Type — Gravel biking

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Portsmouth.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 17.6° / 29.4°

wb_sunny 17.8° / 29.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.6 /

water_drop 66.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 17.6° / 29.4°

wb_sunny 17.8° / 29.4°

air 8.6 km/h

water_drop 66.4%

About Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a city in Southwest Ohio, it is the county seat of Scioto County. Portsmouth is full of history so take time to visit the antique shops, cafes and pubs in the Bonneyfiddle District. One of the main attractions in Portsmouth is the 2,200-foot floodwall mural painted by famed artist Robert Dafford. It is truly amazing and unique.