Cyclists gather for spring event

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR | More than 250 cyclists from northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania recently gathered for the Spring in Columbiana County event. Sponsored by the Youngstown area cycling club, Out-spokin’ Wheelmen, the event was launched from Firestone Park in Columbiana and traveled to Leetonia and Lisbon. Riders could choose routes of 30 to 60 miles. Above, from left, are Tom Cavan and Wendy Soucie of the Cleveland area, and in the center is Dave Hughes, OSW past president and SICCO chairman. For information about the club, visit its website at www.outspokinwheelmen.com.