Hi Everyone,

The next Slow ‘n Easy West ride is set for this coming Tuesday, July 2^nd at 6:00 PM leaving from the Reed Webster Park in Camillus on Rt 173. We hope you can join the group this week and enjoy this great ride.  Sign-in opens at around 5:30 PM.

 Accuweather is forecasting a warm day with a high of 82^o…almost as warm as last week with “…Intervals of clouds and sunshine”…that I hope will favor us for the evening ride.  I think you’ll find it a nice night to ride.  We had 57 riders last week.  Maybe we can do better 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 all 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 are looking for a biking 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 first Tuesday of the month, Tom Hotaling, our “challenge” leader will be using regular option #2, a 20 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. 

Give some serious thought about which ride you want to do.  If you think the ride is too easy and decide to follow your own route, once you leave the group without a ride leader, you are riding on your own and you lose the insurance coverage of the club ride.  You also give the leader something new to worry about.  Stick with the ride and move up the next time you come out. 

This question comes up regularly:  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.  This ride is open to all guests as well as 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.  If you like the ride ezperience, join the club on-line or membership applications are available at rides. 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) (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; check tire pressures and brakes

   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 Tuesday evening.  If you have any questions, come a little early and speak with Mike.

 Ciao,

Mike and Tony