Hi Everyone,

The next Slow ‘n Easy West ride is scheduled for Tuesday July 19, 2016 and leaves from the west end parking lot of Reed Webster Park in Camillus, located on Warners Rd (Rt 173), promptly at 6:00 PM.  Please arrive early so that you can sign in and be ready to depart on time.

The forecast for Tuesday is “…less humid with plenty of sun”;  temperatures will be in the upper 70s. Dress accordingly and bring ample water to stay hydrated.  Looks like it will be a great night to ride.:-)

This past week  was the Buffalo to Albany Erie Canal bicycle ride that came through Syracuse.  Over 500 riders got to ride on the canal path that is in our backyard. By far the most popular bikes that people are buying tend to be hybrids or fitness bikes with straight bars.  These work real well on the canal paths as well as the highway.  If you recently bought one of these bikes, why not come out to the ride Tuesday night and try out our routes.   We’ll get you started…the rest is up to you.  This sport can be addictive.

The  OCC Slow ‘n Easy (East or West) rides provide a safe, non-intimidating cycling experience with ride leaders who are always willing to help in sharing the fun.  The ride(s) offers a variety of route/ride options that have various skill and ability levels allowing us to better match rider experience levels so that there is something for everyone.  All of our rides are “no drop” rides so you won’t get left behind.  Why not give it a try? If you are just starting out there is the canal path/highway loop or the easy all highway loop.  These are perfect for beginners…give them a try.

This ride is open to all members of the club as well as guests who have an interest in the sport. (Remember, if you have not yet renewed your membership from 2015…you are not a member and must sign in as a guest.)  Guests are encouraged to join us on a ride and see if they like what we offer.  If they do enjoy the ride, then we invite them to become a member so that they can take advantage of all the other club rides and activities during the year.  Our insurance only allows us to have guests ride once during the season.  Membership applications are available at rides or on line.

All riders are required to wear a DOT approved bike helmet for these rides.  If you don’t have one, you can buy one at your favorite bike shop or sporting goods store.  No helmet…no ride...no exceptions…and our insurance requires it.  Riding without a helmet can be very dangerous.

So, join us this Tuesday evening for the next S’nE West ride.

    Where:  Reed Webster Park, Camillus, NY located on Warners Rd (Rt 173) (parking lot on west end near tennis courts)

                                    When:    Ride(s) leaves at 6:00 PM sharp;  sign-in starts at ~5:30 PM

                                    Bring:     Your bike, an approved helmet, water bottle and a strong desire to ride; with the warmer weather, you’ll want to stay hydrated

                                    Dress:    Whatever you are comfortable wearing on a bike… the weather will help dictate this

Mike Lyon and I will be there to answer your questions and lead the rides along with our other volunteer ride leaders.  As usual, we’ll have treats for after the ride.  Others are always welcome to bring post ride snacks to share…and showcase your baking skills.  Stick around after the ride and we’ll be happy to listen to your comments as well as answer any questions you may have.

Tom Hotaling advises me that the “experienced” group be doing option #4 with 22 miles and 1232 ft of climbing.  You can download this route from the club website.

See you all Tuesday evening.  If you have any questions come early and we’ll will be happy to answer them.

Ciao,

Tony