Today is Sunday … Tuesday is just a couple of days away.  Start thinking about coming out to ride the Slow ‘n Easy West ride  this coming Tuesday, August 14^th, at 6:00 PM.  We’ll be riding from Reed Webster Park in Camillus on Warners Rd. (Rt 173).  Mike Lyon and I are usually in the parking lot around 5:30 PM for sign-ins.  We plan to have our usual diverse mix of rides to hopefully cover all skill levels of those who come out. 

The weather looks like it will be somewhat unpredictable at this point.  Accuweather is forecasting “…Variable cloudiness, a few showers; humid “ with a high temperature of 77^o for the ride.  Should be just right if the rain comes early in the day.  Watch for my late afternoon email to see what is happening. 

Tom Hotaling plans to do option #5 this evening for the 25 mile experienced riders challenge.  Mike Lyon will be doing one of his intermediate level rides with a range of 18-22 miles.  He will probably have a map of the route but you can find Tom’s map on the club web site.  Mark Perrin and his crew will have an easy 10-13-15 mile all highway route for our less experienced riders and I will be leading a 9-10 mile canal/highway route for newer riders.  Other than Tom’s ride, the other three rides are all “no drop” rides…you won’t be left behind on a road you don’t know!

There are still a number of SnEW rides left this season but don’t wait too long or you will miss out.  If you are not a member, come as our guest and try the ride.  The old saying…”try it, you’ll like it” should apply.  We always welcome guests. Our insurance only allows us to let guests ride once during the season.  If you decide to join or you have yet to renew you membership from last year and wish to join or renew you membership you can do it on line:  https://onondagacyclingclub.org/about/join-now/ . The club has a lot of rides remaining this season so don’t think it is over because the SnEW rides are wrapping up for the season in a few more weeks. So, get that bike out of the garage or shed or basement and get it ready for a ride.  Dust it down and check the tire pressures, brakes etc to make sure it is road ready and come out to the park this Tuesday.  As I have said many times before, you don’t need special bike clothes or shoes…dress comfortably for the weather.   

One thing we do require is that you wear a DOT approved helmet on the ride.  You won’t be allowed to ride without one.  You can find one in any bike shop and in most sporting goods stores or big box stores with a bicycle department.  You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get one unless you are looking for something glamorous or special.  You won’t regret coming out for a ride.  You’ll meet some great folks and have a lot of fun.  I look forward to meeting you. 

Here are the details in summary:

                  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.  Be sure to have an approved helmet to ride.  No helmet…no ride.  Our insurance requires this.

See you all Tuesday evening,

Ciao,

Tony