The Marietta River Rendezvous Ride begins in Duncan Falls, southeast of Zanesville Ohio
The route offers vies of this scenic river valley with it's historic hand-cranked locking system and small river communities. The terrain is varied from level to rolling along the river with several significant hills along the way.
Fresh, local strawberries and ice cream wait for you on the Marietta College campus after the ride, followed by a hearty pasta dinner Saturday evening in downtown Marietta. Everyone is invited to enjoy our cruise on the Ohio River on the Valley Gem Stern-wheeler after a long day of cycling along the river. Dinner, shopping in historic Marietta and the boat landing are all within four blocks from campus. A continental breakfast will be served Sunday morning on campus before you start your ride. Join the many riders who come back year after year for this ride!
What's Included:
Registration at Duncan Falls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:30am, Saturday. A baggage shuttle will be provided from the parking lot in Duncan Falls to Marietta and back (one piece of Luggage transported per rider, please!). Make sure your bag is tagged with your name. Luggage must be ready for pick-up Sunday by 8:00am.
Additional boat tickets and dinner tickets may be purchased at check-in on Saturday morning.
Bicycling helmets are required .
Directions to Duncan Falls, Ohio
From Zanesville
Duncan Falls is located 9 miles south of Aanesville on State Route 60. Look for River Rendezvous signs for left turn onto Mill Street located between the 2 traffic lights.
From Marietta
Go north on Ohio Routs 60 towards Zanesville approximately 55 miles. Watch for River Rendezvous signs for right turn onto Bridge Street immediately after the first traffic light.
The starting point and overnight parking is at the Athletic Field; enter from Bridge St. for parking and luggage drop-off. Rest rooms will be available at registration. Showers will be available upon return Sunday afternoon.
The route offers vies of this scenic river valley with it's historic hand-cranked locking system and small river communities. The terrain is varied from level to rolling along the river with several significant hills along the way.
Fresh, local strawberries and ice cream wait for you on the Marietta College campus after the ride, followed by a hearty pasta dinner Saturday evening in downtown Marietta. Everyone is invited to enjoy our cruise on the Ohio River on the Valley Gem Stern-wheeler after a long day of cycling along the river. Dinner, shopping in historic Marietta and the boat landing are all within four blocks from campus. A continental breakfast will be served Sunday morning on campus before you start your ride. Join the many riders who come back year after year for this ride!
What's Included:
- Map, cue sheets and marked route
- Two snack stops each day
- Lunch with sandwiches, fruit & homemade cookies each day
- Fresh strawberries & ice cream Saturday afternoon when you arrive at Marietta College
- Pasta dinner with homemade desserts
- 1 1/2 hour Saturday evening Stern-wheeler cruise on the Ohio River
- Sag for emergencies only
- Baggage Shuttle
- Sleeping space on gym floor
Registration at Duncan Falls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:30am, Saturday. A baggage shuttle will be provided from the parking lot in Duncan Falls to Marietta and back (one piece of Luggage transported per rider, please!). Make sure your bag is tagged with your name. Luggage must be ready for pick-up Sunday by 8:00am.
Additional boat tickets and dinner tickets may be purchased at check-in on Saturday morning.
Bicycling helmets are required .
Directions to Duncan Falls, Ohio
From Zanesville
Duncan Falls is located 9 miles south of Aanesville on State Route 60. Look for River Rendezvous signs for left turn onto Mill Street located between the 2 traffic lights.
From Marietta
Go north on Ohio Routs 60 towards Zanesville approximately 55 miles. Watch for River Rendezvous signs for right turn onto Bridge Street immediately after the first traffic light.
The starting point and overnight parking is at the Athletic Field; enter from Bridge St. for parking and luggage drop-off. Rest rooms will be available at registration. Showers will be available upon return Sunday afternoon.
Marietta Lodging Options
Most of our riders stay in the dorms at Marietta College. Please remember that you need to provide your own towels, bedding or sleeping bag. Linen and pillows are not provided in the dorm. Bring a lock to secure your bike. The dorm fee includes a $10.00 refundable key deposit.
Space is available for sleeping on the floor in the Betsey Mills gym one block away at no charge. Call 740-373-4981 to reserve a space.
If you are not staying in the dorms or gym, you must make your own arrangements. Many hotels are located approximately 11/2 miles from the college (at the I-77 interchange). Your own transportation is needed to get back for dinner and the boat ride. Luggage will be shuttled to the following Marietta hotels:
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Super 8 740-374-8888 Hampton Inn 740-373-5353 Microtel 740-373-7373 Magnuson Hotel 740-374-7211 Lafayette Hotel 740-373-5522
Most of our riders stay in the dorms at Marietta College. Please remember that you need to provide your own towels, bedding or sleeping bag. Linen and pillows are not provided in the dorm. Bring a lock to secure your bike. The dorm fee includes a $10.00 refundable key deposit.
Space is available for sleeping on the floor in the Betsey Mills gym one block away at no charge. Call 740-373-4981 to reserve a space.
If you are not staying in the dorms or gym, you must make your own arrangements. Many hotels are located approximately 11/2 miles from the college (at the I-77 interchange). Your own transportation is needed to get back for dinner and the boat ride. Luggage will be shuttled to the following Marietta hotels:
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Super 8 740-374-8888 Hampton Inn 740-373-5353 Microtel 740-373-7373 Magnuson Hotel 740-374-7211 Lafayette Hotel 740-373-5522
Contact Information
Marietta Rowing & Cycling Club
PO Box 223
Marietta, OH 47570
Our Club Website www.mariettarcc.org
Contact: Marietta [email protected] or call Rick Ralston 740-336-4942
Marietta Rowing & Cycling Club
PO Box 223
Marietta, OH 47570
Our Club Website www.mariettarcc.org
Contact: Marietta [email protected] or call Rick Ralston 740-336-4942