Baileys Trail System

10/15/2026

A little sneak peek at some of the items up for grabs in our Baileys Dirt Fondo Silent Auction!

We’re grateful to the generous sponsors and local businesses who donated items to help make this auction possible. Take a look at a few of the items you’ll have a chance to bid on:

Stuart's Opera House: A pair of weekend passes, donated once again this year!

Firefly Forest : A cabin stay for a chance to get away and unwind.

Gold Sky Design: A handmade macramé piece.

Passion Works Studio: A beautiful Passion Flower.

Happy Snacking Athens: A $50 gift card with a starting bid of just $15.

Frog Ranch Foods: A lovely gift box filled with goodies.

A huge thank-you to each of these donors for supporting the Baileys Dirt Fondo! We appreciate your generosity and your help in making this event possible. 💚

PC Visit Athens Ohio

10/14/2026

The Baileys Bike Rental will be closed October 16, 22, and 23 as we prepare for the Baileys Dirt Fondo! Thank you for your understanding as we get ready for event weekend.

If you have any questions, please call (740) 677-0113.

10/13/2026

FINALLY, The Baileys Dirt Fondo is next week, how're we feeling?

We’re counting down the days and getting ready for a great day on the trails, with plenty of good food to keep everyone fueled along the way!

A big thank you to GU Energy, Frog Ranch Foods , Dirty Girl Coffee LLC , and FullBrooks Cafe for helping make the food lineup possible. We’ll also have fresh apples from Chesterhill Produce Auction for riders to enjoy!

See you soon!

It's not too late to register: https://www.bikereg.com/75692

10/10/2026

To ensure the safety of event participants and yourselves, we strongly recommend avoiding the following trails:​
Chauncey Depot, Gob Pile, Coal Train, Salt Works, Tipple Top, Pig Iron, Holler Collar, Doanville School, Starbrick, Bullfrog, Gorges Curves, Knights Labor, Wild Turkey, Lost Marbles, Blue Devil. Red Dog, Nebo Spirit, Till Hill, Oak Rush, Bloodroot, Mayapple, Underground
Trail conditions will be UNSAFE due to racing riders and runners. We appreciate your cooperation in prioritizing safety. Use extra caution when traveling roads within the trail system due to additional race traffic and race staff.

10/05/2026

Support our local mountain biking team and get more kids on bikes!

How It Works: Make a donation, and be entered to win one of several awesome prizes. Every dollar goes directly to support NICA teams and student-athletes. 50% goes straight back to your favorite team, and the other 50% goes to the West Virginia League to support our programming and scholarships. Ent...

10/05/2026

Last call for your 2026 Baileys Dirt Fondo shirt!

Thursday, October 8 is the LAST DAY to pre-order your Dirt Fondo event tee. These $30 Sport-Tek shirts are lightweight, breathable and printed locally by Precision Imprint, with this year’s Dirt Fondo design on the front and our event sponsors on the back. We’ll have a limited number available on race day, so pre-order now if you want to make sure you get one.

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time! Online registration is open through October 21.

Join us Saturday, October 24 for a day on the Baileys, then stick around for the rest of the fun — including a performance from Ohio University Opera Theater, an Invisible Ground walk & talk with Brian Koscho, live music from Chris Michael and the Andrews, food, awards, a silent auction and plenty of time to hang out with the trail community.

And the best part? The Baileys Dirt Fondo directly supports the maintenance of the trails we all LOVE. Come ride, eat, listen to some great music and help us keep the Baileys rolling.

Register + pre-order your shirt: https://www.bikereg.com/75692

Event details: https://baileystrailsystem.org/baileys-dirt-fondo/

@ Invisible Ground @ Chris Michael & the Andrews Imprint Ohio University Opera Theater

09/30/2026

A big thank you to all of our volunteers who helped with trail maintenance this past weekend!

COMBO - Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization was busy brushing vegetation along the Star Brick Trail and Doanville School Trail in preparation for the Pelotonia Race. The Athens Co. Cougarbats MTB Team team also divided and conquered, working on trails around Utah Ridge Pond.

Thank you again to everyone who spent time on the trails this weekend. These trails wouldn’t be the same without your help!

Missed September’s Maintenance Day? We’ll have another Maintenance Day coming up in October, so stay tuned for the date!

We’re also currently looking for volunteers for the Baileys Dirt Fondo, with several different shifts to choose from. We’d love to have you join us!

Learn more here: https://baileystrailsystem.org/volunteer/

09/29/2026

We love the Cougarbats! Thanks for helping maintain the trails we all love.

09/28/2026

How can you get involved with and support the Baileys Trail System? We’ve got a few options!

Volunteer
Help us maintain the high-quality trails you love. Our trail system wouldn’t be possible without our volunteers. We will be hosting an October maintenance day with date TBD, stay tuned!

Become a Member
Your membership directly supports trail construction and maintenance. Choose from Contributor, Supporter, or Advocate membership options.

Become a Sponsor
Support the Baileys and Ohio’s growing outdoor recreation economy.

Make a Donation
Your donation supports the trail system’s development, maintenance, and mission to connect conservation, outdoor recreation, and economic development in Appalachian Ohio.

Find out more and get involved through the links below!

Volunteer: https://baileystrailsystem.org/volunteer/
Membership: https://baileystrailsystem.org/product/baileys-trail-system-annual-membership/
Sponsorship: https://baileystrailsystem.org/about/sponsors/
Donation: https://baileystrailsystem.org/donation/

09/27/2026

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