[SeeTeeAkron]

Hi all! I am contemplating a hybrid commute from Akron to Cleveland. I typically drive north on I-77 both ways (about 33 miles each way), but just discovered that the Towpath (old canal towpath that has been built out as a multi-use trail that will eventually run from the Flats in Cleveland more than 100 miles to the south) has been completed to Harvard. I'm considering a commute that would include a drive to a lot about 15 miles from downtown Cleveland, and would include a large chunk of Towpath riding to Harvard, but need advice on the best way to get from there to the lake front/downtown area. Are there any Cleveland riders/commuters who can provide some input? I poked around today at lunch time but didn't see a great way to make that final few miles. Thanks up front!

Chris

 

[Mr. Versatile]

I'm not real familiar with that area. I'd think one of the best ways to go would be through the flats. Try going to www.mapmyride.com and map a new ride. Type in where you're starting from, then look for a suitable route. Mapmyride prints really crappy maps, but it's very useful for finding your way in an unfamiliar place.

BTW, although I hardly ever do it, IMO downtown streets aren't that bad to ride. Just gotta be careful.

 

[Terex]

Go to motionbased and search for Cleveland rides. This guy did funky Broadway to Harvard. http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/1071085

Not an area I would want to ride - potholes, trucks, roadtrash, etc.