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9 Best Coffee Shops on Ohio’s Windy 9 | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

8 Best Coffee Shops on Ohio’s Windy 9

A cup of coffee is a vital victual before, during, and after the ride for many motorcyclists. Riders exploring the wonderful roads on Ohio’s Windy 9 are well catered to in this regard. This area surrounding the city of Athens is full of local cafes and coffee shops to

Don't Miss These Moto Events on Ohio’s Windy 9

Don't Miss These Moto Events on Ohio’s Windy 9

Located in the Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio, Ohio’s Windy 9 (OW9) has emerged as a top-tier destination for motorcycle touring and events. This collection of nine scenic routes, all radiating from Athens, OH, spans approximately 830 miles and draws riders from across the country seeking curvy roads, hilly

Everything in One Place—Athens, OH

Everything in One Place—Athens, OH

Athens is your gateway to a whole bunch of excellent riding roads. No, not the Greek capital—we’re talking about Athens, OH. This welcoming city sits on the Hocking River in southeastern Ohio, some 20 miles from the West Virginia border. Athens, named after the ancient Greek city, is

9 Unique Attractions Along Ohio's Windy 9

9 Unique Attractions Along Ohio's Windy 9

Ohio’s Windy 9 is an exhilarating collection of motorcycling roads out of Athens, OH. These nine roads offer something for everyone, whether you enjoy a relaxed, meandering cruise or a heart-pounding romp through challenging technical curves. But motorcycling isn’t just about the roads. The things you see along

8 Best Places to Eat Around Athens, OH

8 Best Places to Eat Around Athens, OH

If you haven’t already pointed your front wheel to Athens, OH, you should. Located near the Hocking Hills Scenic Byway and the famous Windy 9, the roads around the city make for a great motorcycling destination. After a long riding day, though, your stomach will be grumbling. Lucky for

Athena Ride for Women

Athena Ride for Women

All women riders can hear Ohio calling this summer. The first-ever Athena Ride for Women invites all bike-loving ladies to hop in the saddle for a good cause. The Athena Ride is a women-only motorcycle rally taking place in Athens, OH, on August 10-13. Over the four days, riders get

Ohio’s Windy 9—Something for Everyone

Ohio’s Windy 9—Something for Everyone

Most every rider knows Ohio’s Windy 9. If you don’t for any reason, it’s time to hop in the saddle and zip and zoom over to Ohio. This collection of routes includes some of the best motorcycling roads in the U.S. and it’s something every

Athens, Ohio: Windy 9

Jan/Feb '19 Premium Content

Athens, Ohio: Windy 9

As the official home base of Ohio’s Windy 9, Athens marks the beginning and end of every route on the list. It’s sizeable enough to offer plenty of lodgings, and urban enough to serve up the region’s largest collection of dining, shopping, and nightlife options. During our

City Escape: Athens, Ohio

City Escape: Athens, Ohio

This City Escape features a loop from the Athens County Visitors Center’s “Ohio’s Windy 9” map. The Pioneer Pass offers rolling hills and leads through Wayne National Forest, Stroud’s Run State Park, and Gifford State Forest. As if that weren’t enough, a taste of the famous

Riding Motorcycles In Athens Ohio Shamrock Tour®: Oh Me Oh My Ohio!

Mar/Apr '17 Premium Content

Athens, Ohio Shamrock Tour®:Oh Me Oh My Ohio!

Ohio is an amazingly contradictory land. In places, it’s as flat as a Ping-Pong table with arrow-straight swaths of asphalt plowing through endless acres of agriculture. But in the southern part of the state, rugged hills magically rise from nowhere, grab the road, and rumple it into a glorious