Congratulations to Joe Lawhorn for setting a new Record on the Ohio Erie Trail S-N in the following categories: Solo, Male, Unsupported, 18-49 Age Group, Standard Bike.

Rider’s Narrative Summary:

Record Attempt – Unsupported, S-N Ohio Erie Trail

Rider Name – Joseph Lawhorn

Start date/time – May 17, 2025 at 4:00pm

Exact start location – Cincinnati, Ohio at Ohio Erie Trail marker “0” 

What were conditions like – It was extremely windy, lots of crosswinds. Temps were between 40-50, so chilly. 

Why did you want to do the record? Because nobody has ever done this record before. I used it as a training ride for Race Across the West. 

What equipment did you use? A2 Rogue, Irwin gravel wheels, Vittoria Ride Armor tires

What did you eat & drink – Ensure, Met-RX meal replacement bars, Hammer Nutrition

What was the best part? Seeing my son & wife at the Cleveland Script sign (finish)

What was the hardest part? Dealing with the cold at night without warming layers.

Did anything unusual happen? No

Exact finish location – Cleveland Script sign at end of Ohio-Erie trail 

Exact finish time – 2:35pm