"Ed Honton was the inspiration for the Ohio to Erie Trail, and has energetically worked toward completion of the anticipated 453-mile trail for more than a decade.  An avid cyclist and promoter of this increasingly popular recreational activity, he has provided leadship to numerous state and local cycling groups, including the Governor's Advisory Committee on Bicycling, the Clean Ohio Trails Fund Advisory Board, and is co-founder of the Ohio Bicycle Federation.  He has pedaled countless miles across the state, helped develop numerous other trails, and created trail maps and publications, including 36 Bike Routes in Central Ohio."