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Mycles Cycles

For advice on bike routes on both the Ohio and Kentucky side of the river contact Mycle's Cycles  937-378-5700  www.myclescycles.com  
Services offered:  sales and repairs, arrange guided bicycle tours of Underground Railroad sites, support van transportation and bicycle rentals.

Brown County Tourism

For tourism information or copies of brochures contact Brown County Tourism

Georgetown Bicycle Route

Georgetown LoopRecommended for intermediate to advanced cyclists this 26.5 mi. has a slight uphill grade leaving Ripley resulting in a nice downhill back into town. Free Soil Rd. is a long, slow climb north toward Georgetown. Use caution descending Old U.S. Highway 68 through the hairpin curve known locally as “Horseshoe Bend” to the intersection with Centerpoint Rd. Deer are frequently sighted at this location.8.9 mile trip has a slight uphill grade both leaving and entering Ripley. Schwallie Rd. is essentially a one lane with residential-only traffic and the last mile all downhill to Ripley Rd.

To do & see:

  • Ulysses S. Grant Boyhood Home, 219 E. Grant Ave., Georgetown, 937-378- 4222 (from Main St., located 0.2 mi. east on Grant Ave.).
  • Grant Schoolhouse, 508 S. Water St., Georgetown, 937-378-4222 (from Main St., located 2 blocks east on E. 3rd St.).
  • John A. Ruthven’s Art Gallery, 203 E. Grant Ave., Georgetown, 937-378-4222 (from Main St., located 0.2 mi. east on Grant Ave.).
  • Mycle's Cycles, 106 E. Cherry St., Georgetown, 937-378-5700. Local cycling information, bike rentals, and guided tours available. Ask about longer Underground Railroad route options.

Where to eat:

  • Alley Cat Café, 106 S. Main St., Georgetown, 937-378-5300.
  • Parker’s Pizzeria, 124 N. Main St., Georgetown, 937-378- 6936.

Where to stay: Bailey House B&B, 112 N. Water St.,
Georgetown, 937-378- 3087.


Ulysses S. GrantThe village of Georgetown is proud of its connection to the Civil War.colorfulpast. This community was the boyhood home of Union General Ulysses S. Grant from 1823-1839, the longest period of time Grant spent in one residence. Be sure to visit the Grant Home and Grant Schoolhouse on your ride through town. Riding through Georgetown

 

John A. Ruthven, an internationally acclaimed wildlife artist, is a resident of Georgetown and has a studio open to the public.John was part of the recovery team that searched for the ivorybilled woodpecker. In 2005, the U. S. Secretary of the Interior in Washington D. C. unveiled a painting of the ivory-billed woodpecker he created. The community of Georgetown is quaint and slow paced. Enjoy soaking up the history and hospitality of this lovely southern Ohio town.
 
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