Bluffton is rest stop on Horizontal Hundred bike event on Sunday
Bluffton is on the route of the Hancock Handlebars 44th annual Horizontal Hundred on Sunday, Sept. 7.
The event will bring hundreds of bicyclists through Bluffton. A rest stop for the bikers is at the Bluffton Presbyterian Church, according to Paul Craun of the organization.
This year’s event has rides of 20, 32, 62 and 100 miles. Bluffton is on the 100-mile route.
“Join us for one of the flattest rides in Ohio. Great ride for your first 100 mile “Century” attempt,” said Craun.
Persons wanting more information may visit the Handlebar’s website (click here).
To view a portion of the route, which includes Bluffton, open the attachment at the bottom of this story.
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