What Resources Are Available on the Maumee Valley Wheelmen Website?

The Maumee Valley Wheelmen (MVW) site at maumeevalleywheelmen.wildapricot.org is the online hub for Northwest Ohio's premier bicycle racing club. It bundles race information, club history, photos, volunteer guides, and administrative documents into one place. Most content is open to browse, while a few features (like the member area) sit behind a login. Use the sections below to find what you need quickly.

Race Series Information

If you race or want to start, this is the core of the site.

• MVW Race Series Announcement – the season overview and what to expect.
• Race Schedule – dates and locations for the series.
• Results – past race outcomes.
• Race Venues – a list of where races are held, including Owens, Scotch Ridge, Long Judson, Colton, Otsego Park, Lost Nation, Mary Jane, Woodville, Toledo Speedway, OOIP, and Posey Lake.
• Registration – how to sign up.
• Race Series Scoring and Racing Rules – how points and standings work.
• Top Ten Reasons to Race – a quick pitch for newcomers.

Rules and Safety Documents

Before racing, review the rule and safety pages:

• ABC Group Racing Rules
• Centerline Rule
• Race Cancellation Policy
• Road Rash Treatment

Volunteering and Race Operations

MVW races depend on volunteers, and the site provides the guides to run them:

• Director/Worker Sign-up
• Course Marshal Guidelines
• Course Marshal Flag Signals
• Weekly Race Director Guidelines

These pages explain what each role does and how to execute it, which is useful whether you're new to volunteering or returning for another season.

Events, Rides, and Calendar

Beyond racing, the club organizes social and recurring rides:

• Events – club gatherings; for example, the site notes an annual club picnic at the Wheelhouse at Oak Openings, with no cost to attend and guests welcome, plus social MTB and no-drop pavement rides.
• Breakfast Rides
• Calendar – the full schedule of rides and events.
• Trash Pick-up On SR 65 – a community service activity.

News, Photos, and Club Recognition

• News – announcements and updates.
• Photos & Video and Club Race Pictures – visual archives from races and events.
• Sponsors – the businesses supporting the club.
• Club Champions – past titleholders.
• Store – club merchandise.

Club History and Archives

MVW has a deep archive for anyone interested in the club's past or Ohio racing history:

• MVW History, MVW Logos, Old Freewheel Site
• Wheelmen of 2002, Wheelmen of 1982, CFC In Ancient History
• Dick DeLombard's Oral History, Mark Tyson Remembers, What A Difference 30 Years Makes
• Teall's Tales – a multi-part series covering Beginnings, Diary Of A Wheelsucker I & II, Mentor Please, Pied Piper Of OOIP, The Sultans Of Spin, Allez! Allez!, Breaking Point, and the Chuck Conner Story
• Track – The Gear, Getting Ready I & II, Walden Velodrome
• How To. . . – Points Race, Tubular Tire Tips, Winter Training, Cornering
• Book Review, Be Like Lance, Call It A Season, Tyson's Corner (Introduction, Next Year, Leg Speed, The Jump, Endurance, Tactics)
• Archives – Preface, Various Old Documents, Dirty Derailleur (May 1983, May 1984), and banquet records from 1998–2006, plus New Year's Day 1999 and 2001

Administration and Membership

• About MVW – what the club is.
• Membership Form – how to join.
• Contact – reach the club.
• MVW Administration – Race Season Release Waiver, Towpath Guidelines, MVW Bylaws, Articles Of Incorporation.
• PayPal Payments – payment processing for club transactions.

How to Navigate the Site

The site uses a login system (with options for Google, Microsoft, and Apple sign-in, plus a "Remember me" and "Forgot password" flow). Some resources, such as member-specific pages or payment features, may require an account. If you're just looking for results, photos, or history, you can browse those sections without logging in.

A practical starting point depends on your goal:

The site's home page also surfaces upcoming races and rides, so check there first for the latest announcements.