Ride 1: Rim of the World
Jul
31
8:01 AM08:01

Ride 1: Rim of the World

  • Ohio University Inn & Conference Center - Staging Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Up, up, and away to the top of Ohio’s Windy 9. Gaze upon the “Rim of the World” along the famous Route 78. Wayne National Forest, Burr Oak State Park, and the Stockport Mill highlight one of the most popular OW9 rides.

Pace: Casual

Distance: 86 miles

**PLEASE FUEL UP BEFOREHAND AND ARRIVE AT STAGING AREA 15 MINUTES BEFORE KSU.**

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Ride 2: Zaleski Zipper
Jul
31
8:30 AM08:30

Ride 2: Zaleski Zipper

  • Ohio University Inn & Conference Center - Staging Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get a perfect snapshot of the true Ohio riding experience on this short route. Zip though the curvy roads or take it slow. Explore Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski State Forest, or navigate the gravel road to the popular Moonville Tunnel.

Pace: Casual

Distance: 60 miles

**PLEASE FUEL UP BEFOREHAND AND ARRIVE AT STAGING AREA 15 MINUTES BEFORE KSU.**

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Ride 3: Lazy Rivers
Jul
31
9:00 AM09:00

Ride 3: Lazy Rivers

  • Ohio University Inn & Conference Center - Staging Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cruise alongside the Hocking River to its confluence with the Ohio. See some great modern engineering as you pass many Ohio River locks and dams. Visit the biker-friendly town of Pomeroy,featuring region’s best views of the Ohio River.

Pace: Moderate

Distance: 101 miles

**PLEASE FUEL UP BEFOREHAND AND ARRIVE AT STAGING AREA 15 MINUTES BEFORE KSU.**

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Ride 4: Pioneer Pass
Jul
31
9:30 AM09:30

Ride 4: Pioneer Pass

  • Ohio University Inn & Conference Center - Staging Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Majestic rolling hills are showcased along this challenging trek. You’ll get a glimpse of State Route 555, aka The Triple Nickel, as you breeze by ridge top farms and orchards on your way to and from the rivertown of Marietta, Ohio.

Pace: Moderate

Distance: 103 miles

**PLEASE FUEL UP BEFOREHAND AND ARRIVE AT STAGING AREA 15 MINUTES BEFORE KSU.**

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Ride 5: Black Diamond Run
Jul
31
10:00 AM10:00

Ride 5: Black Diamond Run

  • Ohio University Inn & Conference Center - Staging Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the Hocking Valley’s coal heritage with a tour through the Little Cities of Black Diamonds. Turn-of-the-century upstart mining towns shimmer along this jewel of a ride. Toss in the Wayne National Forest and Nelsonville’s Historic Square for a most unforgettable run.

Pace: Spirited

Distance: 103 miles

**PLEASE FUEL UP BEFOREHAND AND ARRIVE AT STAGING AREA 15 MINUTES BEFORE KSU.**

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Ride 6: Pomeroy Dash
Jul
31
10:30 AM10:30

Ride 6: Pomeroy Dash

  • Ohio University Inn & Conference Center - Staging Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Old US 33 takes riders back in time by navigating the main historic thoroughfare connecting Athens to the Ohio River. Fill the belly and the bike in Pomeroy before heading deep into Ohio’s Appalachian backcountry.

Pace: Spirited

Distance: 63 Miles

**PLEASE FUEL UP BEFOREHAND AND ARRIVE AT STAGING AREA 15 MINUTES BEFORE KSU.**

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Self Defense 101
Jul
31
3:00 PM15:00

Self Defense 101

  • Ohio University Inn and Conference Center - Bob Rudy Room (Second floor) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn self defense from Rebekah Mendez, co-owner and manager at One Academy, a martial arts school in Athens, Ohio.

Mendez began training Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in 2012, mastering our Women's Self Defense program. She now instructs several adult and children’s classes per week.

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Raffle 2
Jul
31
6:30 PM18:30

Raffle 2

  • Ohio University Inn and Conference Center - Patio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our second raffle happens during the Evening Social with My Sister’s Place. Winning tickets will be announced before event’s end, near 8:00 PM. All proceeds from all Athena raffles go to My Sister’s Place.

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Ride 7: Rim of the World
Aug
1
8:01 AM08:01

Ride 7: Rim of the World

  • Ohio University Inn & Conference Center - Staging Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Up, up, and away to the top of Ohio’s Windy 9. Gaze upon the “Rim of the World” along the famous Route 78. Wayne National Forest, Burr Oak State Park, and the Stockport Mill highlight one of the most popular OW9 rides.

Pace: Casual

Distance: 86 miles

**PLEASE FUEL UP BEFOREHAND AND ARRIVE AT STAGING AREA 15 MINUTES BEFORE KSU.**

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Ride 8: Zaleski Zipper
Aug
1
8:30 AM08:30

Ride 8: Zaleski Zipper

  • Ohio University Inn & Conference Center - Staging Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get a perfect snapshot of the true Ohio riding experience on this short route. Zip though the curvy roads or take it slow. Explore Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski State Forest, or navigate the gravel road to the popular Moonville Tunnel.

Pace: Casual

Distance: 60 miles

**PLEASE FUEL UP BEFOREHAND AND ARRIVE AT STAGING AREA 15 MINUTES BEFORE KSU.**

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Ride 9: Lazy Rivers
Aug
1
9:00 AM09:00

Ride 9: Lazy Rivers

  • Ohio University Inn & Conference Center - Staging Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cruise alongside the Hocking River to its confluence with the Ohio. See some great modern engineering as you pass many Ohio River locks and dams. Visit the biker-friendly town of Pomeroy,featuring region’s best views of the Ohio River.

Pace: Moderate

Distance: 101 miles

**PLEASE FUEL UP BEFOREHAND AND ARRIVE AT STAGING AREA 15 MINUTES BEFORE KSU.**

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Ride 10: Pioneer Pass
Aug
1
9:30 AM09:30

Ride 10: Pioneer Pass

  • Ohio University Inn & Conference Center - Staging Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Majestic rolling hills are showcased along this challenging trek. You’ll get a glimpse of State Route 555, aka The Triple Nickel, as you breeze by ridge top farms and orchards on your way to and from the rivertown of Marietta, Ohio.

Pace: Moderate

Distance: 103 miles

**PLEASE FUEL UP BEFOREHAND AND ARRIVE AT STAGING AREA 15 MINUTES BEFORE KSU.**

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Ride 11: Black Diamond Run
Aug
1
10:00 AM10:00

Ride 11: Black Diamond Run

  • Ohio University Inn & Conference Center - Staging Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the Hocking Valley’s coal heritage with a tour through the Little Cities of Black Diamonds. Turn-of-the-century upstart mining towns shimmer along this jewel of a ride. Toss in the Wayne National Forest and Nelsonville’s Historic Square for a most unforgettable run.

Pace: Spirited

Distance: 103 miles

**PLEASE FUEL UP BEFOREHAND AND ARRIVE AT STAGING AREA 15 MINUTES BEFORE KSU.**

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Ride 12: Pomeroy Dash
Aug
1
10:30 AM10:30

Ride 12: Pomeroy Dash

  • Ohio University Inn & Conference Center - Staging Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Old US 33 takes riders back in time by navigating the main historic thoroughfare connecting Athens to the Ohio River. Fill the belly and the bike in Pomeroy before heading deep into Ohio’s Appalachian backcountry.

Pace: Spirited

Distance: 63 Miles

**PLEASE FUEL UP BEFOREHAND AND ARRIVE AT STAGING AREA 15 MINUTES BEFORE KSU.**

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Self Defense 101
Aug
1
3:00 PM15:00

Self Defense 101

  • Ohio University Inn and Conference Center - Bob Rudy Room (Second floor) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn self defense from Rebekah Mendez, co-owner and manager at One Academy, a martial arts school in Athens, Ohio.

Mendez began training Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in 2012, mastering our Women's Self Defense program. She now instructs several adult and children’s classes per week.

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Moto Parade & Athena Ladies Night
Aug
1
5:00 PM17:00

Moto Parade & Athena Ladies Night

  • Ohio University Inn and Conference Center - Staging Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All participating riders will line up at the Staging Area outside Ohio University Inn and Conference Center.

  • 5:00 PM - Bike decorating

  • 6:00 PM - KSU for the Moto Parade (guided by City of Athens Police vehicles)

  • 6:15 PM - return to hotels and get a ride from Athens Transit (free all day) or park Uptown at the reserved Athena parking area

  • 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Enjoy life Uptown at various businesses offering Athena specials.

*More information coming soon.

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Ride for Women Poker Chip Run
Aug
2
8:00 AM08:00

Ride for Women Poker Chip Run

  • Ohio University Inn and Conference Center - Ballroom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Ride for Women Poker Chip Run will take you around Ohio’s Windy 9 country to 4 different locations. You’ll draw a chip at each stop, as well as a fifth one when you arrive at Stuart’s Opera House for the Athena Banquet, later in the day. Locations will be announced at Athena HQ, just before you head out on the run. The route you take between stops is up to you. Feel free to make the ride as long as you like, just make sure you hit the four stops before 3:00 PM.

Poker Chip Run buy-in is $50.00 (all proceeds benefit My Sister’s Place).

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Athena Banquet
Aug
2
6:00 PM18:00

Athena Banquet

The Athena Banquet is the final event of Athena Ride for Women and it is packed full of fun.

Participants in the Ride for Women Poker Chip Run will receive their fifth chip upon arrival. We will all enjoy some initial social time, appetizers and drinks (cash bar available) before settling in for the Poker Chip drawing — when the winners are revealed. Following the announcement of our winners, we’ll enjoy the complimentary dinner buffet provided by Ohio’s Windy 9 before heading up to the theater for our keynote presentation.

Getting there: Catch a ride to Nelsonville’s Stuart’s Opera House for the Athena Ride for Women Banquet. Buses will take attendees from the Ohio University Inn to the opera house and then return to the Ohio University Inn at the conclusion of the banquet. Bus schedules will be available at registration.

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