Hi Everyone,

The next Slow ‘n Easy West ride is set for this coming Tuesday, June 25^th at 6:00 PM leaving from the Reed Webster Park in Camillus on Rt 173. Here’s your chance to get out there and ride with the group once again.  Sign-in opens at around 5:30 PM.

Accuweather is forecasting a warm day with a high of 83 “…Mostly cloudy, a couple of showers”…hopefully in the AM.  I think you’ll find it a nice night to ride.  We had 57 riders last week.  maybe we can break 60 this week…especially if the weather is in our favor.

We will have our usual choice of rides for those who join us.  In addition to a 10 mile real easy canal route we also offer a 10 mile slow highway route (easy), intermediate highway routes of 18-20 miles (more challenging and faster…Mike’s choice)  and a very challenging faster and hillier 20-25 mile route for all those who want to go home tired (it will be a workout).  Four different rides to choose from. Other than the “challenge” ride, all the rides are no drop rides.  You won’t be left behind.   Since this is the last Tuesday of the month, Tom Hotaling, our “challenge” leader will be using the hillier option #2, a 22 mile loop.  Check out the ride on the club website and print yourself a copy of the route if you want to try this one. 

Do you have to be a club member to try this ride???  No.  Come as our guest on Tuesday and see if you like it.  I This ride is open to all regular members of the club. (Remember, if you have not yet renewed your membership from 2018…you are not a member and must sign in as a guest.)  Our insurance only allows us to have guests ride once during the season.  Membership applications are available at rides or on line. Remember, there are still a lot of OCC rides before the season closes…and hopefully we’ll have a nice mild and DRY fall.

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.  

Here are the details in a nutshell:                                         

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