Hi Everyone,

Tuesday will be here before we know it and so will another Slow ‘n Easy West bike ride.  On this coming Tuesday, May 14^th, we will once again host our Slow n’ Easy West rides at Reed Webster Park in Camillus on Warners Rd (Rt 173) beginning at 6:00 PM.  Come out to join the group and take one of the 4 rides we offer every Tuesday during the season.

The weather has not been overly cooperative so far this season and Tuesday’s Accuweather is forecasting “Remaining cloudy, a couple of showers; breezy and cool…with a predicted high of 51 degrees”…not the best, but it may be dry for the ride.

If you want to try out riding as well as riding with a group why not come out this Tuesday and give it a try?  Dig out your bike and come out to ride with us this week.  We are looking forward to seeing you.  Check your tire pressures, brakes and dust off the cob webs.  You don’t have to be a member to try the ride.  If you like it then you can register as a member right on the club website using a credit card or PayPal…we try to make it easyJ.  Just click here: : https://onondagacyclingclub.org/about/join-now/.

What we think makes this a great ride is the diversity we offer for riding skills.  Aside from the basic canal loop (real easy), we also offer a 10 mile slow highway route (easy), an intermediate highway route of 18-20 miles (more challenging and faster)  and a challenging faster and hillier 23 mile route for all those who want to go home tired (it will be a workout).  Four different rides to pick from. Tom Hotaling will be following option #4 this week for the “challenge” group…the route is on the website. From beginner to very experienced, we have you all covered.  Be sure to come out.  Other than the “challenge” ride, all of the other rides are “no-drop” rides…you won’t be left stranded by yourself.

If you plan to come, be sure to bring you DOT approved helmet and your water bottle for hydration.  We can’t allow you to ride without a helmet…no excuses.  If you are a 2018 member and have yet to renew do so before the ride.  Non- members and non-renewed 2018 members can only ride once as a guest during our season per the terms of our insurance.  The season is just starting so now is the time to get signed up.

 Here are the details in a nut-shell:

               Where:  Reed Webster Park, Camillus, NY located on Warners Rd (Rt 173) (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

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

We look forward to having you join us,

Mike and Tony

PS:  If you are planning on buying a new bike from a local bike shop (not Walmart or Dicks), the club will once again be giving out free 2019 memberships to people who have never been members previously.  Be sure to get your coupon!