Friends of John Bryan

Spring 2008 Fast Laps Series

The Spring 2008 Fast Laps Series will be held on 23 April, 30 April, & 14 May 2008. Rainout dates will be 21 May and 28 May. Registration will be at the gazebo behind the Day Lodge and starts at 6pm with the first rider going off at 6:30pm. Cost is $6 with funds being used to fund efforts to improve facilities at John Bryan State Park and trail advocacy efforts in the Miami Valley. See the MVMBA forum on the www.mtbohio.org website for the latest information on the race series. The race flyer is shown below.

2008 50K Trail Run

On 27 April 2008, the second 50K Trail Series sponsored by the Ohio River Road Runners Club will be held at John Bryan State Park starting at 7AM. The course will consist of two loops that will be repeated four times. One loop through Clifton Gorge and one loop through part of the mountain bike trails in the park. See http://www.orrrc.org for the latest information.

2008 Stargazes

The Miami Valley Astronomical Society (MVAS) offers stargazes open to the public. These stargazes occur throughout the year. See more information at http://www.mvas.org. Currently there are stargazes scheduled for:

May 24 Campers Stargaze Memorial Day weekend
May 31 Campers Stargaze
June 14 Apollo Rendezvous 2008 (registration required-see www.mvas.org for details )
June 21 Campers Stargaze
June 28 Campers Stargaze
July 12 Campers Stargaze
July 26 Campers Stargaze
August 16 Campers Stargaze
August 30 Campers Stargaze

2008 Cross-Country Mountain Bike Race

A cross-country race is being planned for the mountain bike trails at John Bryan State Park. Stay tuned to www.mtbohio.org for the latest details.

2008 Get Fit Naturally Bike Ride

This is part of the Get Fit Naturally bike rides for Ohio State Parks. This is a group bike ride through the mountain bike trails at John Bryan State Park. The ride is free and will start at 10AM. See the MVMBA forum on www.mtbohio.org for the latest information. Dates are being planned and will be posted when known.

2008 Cyclocross Race

There will be a cyclocross race at John Bryan State Parkas part of the Ohio Valley cyclocross series. It is tentatively planned for 9 November 2008. The cyclocross schedule is fluid as details are hammered out over the summer so check the MVMBA forum on www.mtbohio.org or the Ohio Valley Cross series at http://www.ovcx.com for more information as the schedules are firmed up.

Located just minutes from Dayton, Springfield and Columbus, Ohio; John Bryan State Park features some of the most beautiful spots in western Ohio. Among Ohio's 73 state parks, John Bryan is noted for its 8.5 miles of quality mountain bike trails, 10 miles of walking trails, opportunities to view wildlife and the Little Miami River. The Little Miami, which flows through the state park, is among Ohio's cleanest streams. It is designated as a State and National Scenic River. Amenities at the park include non-electric campsites, picnic shelters, walking trails and a reservable day-use lodge for private gatherings. For more information about the park, contact the park office at 937-767-1274 or 937-322-5284.