"The City of Athens is a great city for walking and bicycling. Of all communities nationwide between the population of 15,000 and 25,000, Athens has the second highest number of pedestrian commuters and the 11th highest number of bicycle commuters according to the 2000 Census...There is, though, considerable room for improvement in providing safe, convenient and attractive facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists. While there have been significant improvements to the physical environment in recent history, there are still many additional opportunities at hand. This document identifies near-term opportunities to improve the physical environment, guides long-term development and makes recommendations on programs that promote and support non-motorized transportation."

"The 19-mile Hockhocking Adena Bikeway is named in honor of the first inhabitants of this southeastern Ohio region. 'Hockhocking,' which means 'bottleneck' or 'twisted,' was the native Indian name for the Hocking River; Adena reflects the history of the Adena Indians who lived in the Hocking Valley over 2,000 years ago."

"Always approachable, our qualified service staff is here to help you with their knowledge. Constantly attending classes and seminars as well as boning up on current literature, our staff has accumulated decades of experience that translates into a great customer experience."

"Peter Kotses and Meredith Erlewine own and operate Athens Bicycle. Pete is lifelong cyclist with more than 25 years of experience bicycle commuting, touring, racing and riding. He also is an expert mechanic. Meredith is an experienced cyclist who loves to race mountain bikes and who enjoys helping other people improve as cyclists via guided tours and skills clinics. Pete and Meredith started Athens Bicycle in 1998. Their goals are to offer a friendly atmosphere and excellent service and to provide opportunities for community members to get involved with cycling."