You're Invited to the PKR.

Greetings cycopaths,

I trust you’ve been in the saddle, enjoying rides in warmer weather. Maybe you’re training for an upcoming race. Or perhaps you’re just riding just to ride.

And maybe, just maybe, you’re getting ready for the next iteration of the Peckerhead Invitational. If that’s you, you’re in good company. There are now 47 people who have taken the time to sign up for the ride.

I’m excited to see you all! My kids are, too. They love playing host. And this year, the kids will play a part in the ride. They will lead us all out in a short precessional. We’ve given it the unfortunate moniker “Lil Pecker.” I know, I know.

So please bring your kiddos!

Here’s their route. We’ll step off for that right around 9 a.m.

If you’re reading this and wondering if you’re invited to the annual ride, don’t wonder anymore. You are. Here are the important details:

What: An annual (self-supported) ride followed by eat/drink at our house
When: June 14, 2025
Where: We start and end at 451 Davis Road, Mansfield OH 44907
How much: Free (donations welcome)
Why: I adopted this free, annual bike ride from Jay Allred in 2024 because I believe riding bikes with others is an endeavor worth perpetuating. I'm inviting you because I think you feel the same way.
Should I RSVP? Yes please! This is the only way we know how much food to prepare.

PKR Signup

The long range weather forecast is showing a chance of thunderstorms. But Ohio weather is fickle. Watch your emails for correspondence on this front.

I have yet to mark routes. I’m getting around to it. But they will likely look like this.

1.) Half Pecker 2024

Just under 37 miles and around 1,800 feet of climbing, this is a good route for those of us cycopaths who might have something else to do that day. The route takes you out to the back hills of Lexington and Bellville, and then you take a straight shot back to PKRHeadquarters via the B&O rail trail. Nice and easy. But still relatively challenging.

2.) Full Pecker 2024

This is for those of us who wanna push, but also want an easier finish along the B&O. Just under 65 miles and 4,100 feet of climbing, it’s sure to put your endurance and hubris to the test. Beautiful scenery full of peckerheady climbs through Bellville and Butler.

3.) John Holmes PKR 2024

The big dog. Coming in at 78 miles and 7,200 feet of climbing, the John Holmes goes out to all the frikin’ crazies who can’t get enough suffering in the saddle. This is the only route of the Peckerhead that contains some gravel roads. Loose stuff. So bring your rigs that allow for wider tires. This is still a road ride, though. So don’t get all spirit-of-gravel on us and wear your beenies and flannels.

Nope. No timing chips, no aid stations. There will not be a sag wagon. This is a self-supported road ride through Ohio’s greatest country. Bring water, electrolytes and snacks in your saddle bags and pockets. Each route will pass the Duchess gas station in Bellville, where you can stop to refuel if you wish.

(This info is from last year’s [2024] ride. I will update this as soon as we have new routes marked.) None on the Half and Full Pecker routes. Just nice and smooth asphalt with the occasional pebbles and sticks and potholes and roadkill. There are some short sections of gravel on the John Homes route.

Thank you! There are a few things you can do.

If finances are your thing:

1.) Become a paying member of Cycotherapy. Your support guarantees the continuation of this annual ride and this newsletter devoted to reminding you to have fun on your bike.

2.) You have my mailing address, so you could snail-mail a check. Write them out to “Dillon Carr.”

3. ) Send funds to my Venmo account: @Dillon-Carr-1

You can also bring a side dish for the food festivities after. Think cold, carb-heavy dishes like potato salad, pasta salad, beans, regular green salad, chips, dips, veggies, etc. Most cyclists also enjoy beer, so you could bring a six pack, too. Or you could bring non-alcoholic options, like Gatorade or other sports drinks.

New this year: we will have a full fridge in the garage. So if you bring something, this is likely where it will be stored until it’s time to eat. (Most cyclists will start showing up between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.)

Please send me an email and we’ll make sure we have what you like. (brazdill DOT 25 AT gmail DOT com.)

Not this year, sorry.

Woodland Elementary School has ample parking in its lots on the north and east side of the property. When those are all taken up, you can park along the street at your own risk. The pic below shows the school’s lots.

Well, on the route … you’re kinda on your own. Might I suggest a great buy: Sh*t Kit. It has everything you need when porta-johns aren’t available.

I request that you take care of business before you come over to PeckerHQ. But we will have a porta-john on the premise for those last-minute tinkles and pre-race rumbles.

Probably not. We will provide a hose outside that you can use to sprinkle off if needed.

*Any other questions? Please don’t hesitate to send me an email or leave a comment.