Hi all,Sorry for the group blast, but I’m scheduled to lead the no drop ride tonight out of Reed Webster. The car I’m borrowing right now is to small to carry my bike. Is there anyone attending who can give me a ride?Thanks!Karen-- Karen Kelly ...Continue Reading

Need more time for the stones to get packed down on Smith Ridge.Keep you posted regarding next week.Ciao!BrianTT Directore ...Continue Reading

One Hundred Word Rant from Funny TimesBy Dave Maleckar*If I Was a Bicycle*If I was a bicycle, I think I would be happiest when somebody's butt was on my saddle, when I could feel their hands on my grips, when my pedals were being firmly pushed as I flew weightless over smooth pavement. Also, even though it might be a bit uncomfortable, I believe I could learn to enjoy having my tires pumped up and thumbed; less pleasant would be having my bearings packed. I would want to be rolling always for the sense of stability and ...Continue Reading

And thanks to Mike for a great job organizing this year's fling. Mark WheelerOn Mon, May 22, 2023 at 7:47 AM Mike Lyon lyon689@PROTECTED [occ2] <occ2@PROTECTED> wrote:__   From: lyon689@PROTECTED __ ______For those of you that stayed home due to the possibility of rain, you should have attended. Sprinkles started on the drive home around 2:00 pm. ____Once again, Roland prepared a great meal. No one left hungry and some got doggie bags. The usual raffle had an abundance of prizes ranging fro ...Continue Reading

We had a total of 8 riders (1 guest) who collectively covered 236 miles from the Camillus Airport to Weedsport (for the long ride). The day started cloudy but the sun did emerge; the challenging head wind, however, did notsubside.It was a good morning.Molly ...Continue Reading

 For those of you that stayed home due to the possibility of rain, you should have attended.  Sprinkles started on the drive home around 2:00 pm. Once again, Roland prepared a great meal. No one left hungry and some got doggie bags.  The usual raffle had an abundance of prizes ranging from several $15 gift certificates to The Bikery and Bike Loft to donated clothing and a pair of $80 tires.  I may embarrass them, but the big winners were Gus and Brenda Engbretson, winning 4 for 4.The only negative I ...Continue Reading

Here are the club rides for this week:Leaders (and others) if you want to provide a treat for after the ride you may spend up to $25. Just submit the receipt to Don with the sign-in sheet.THERE ARE RIDES THIS WEEK WITHOUT A RIDE LEADER.PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE BEFORE HEADING TO A RIDE - IF THE RIDE STILL HAS NO LEADER THE RIDE IS CANCELED.Tue May 23, 2023, 6:00 PM - Warners-1: Slow 'n Easy Ride - West - https://onondagacyclingclub.org/ride_calendar/index.php?op=ShowEvent&id=4892Tue May 23, 2023, 6:15 PM - TTEa ...Continue Reading

I’ve got a substitute for my track and field assistant assignment, so I should be there. The slower and shorter distance group will do some variation of this ride, probably 14 miles or so. Karen ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Mike Lyon lyon689@PROTECTED [occ2] <occ2@PROTECTED>Date: Sun, May 21, 2023 at 12:43 PMSubject: [occ2] SnE WestTo: occ2 Subscriber <triharder.karen@PROTECTED>__   From: lyon689@PROTECTED Hi everyone, looks like great weather for Tuesday. I think ...Continue Reading

Hi everyone,  looks like great weather for Tuesday.  I think a few of you still have some rust to take care of, especially letting someone know you are passing on the left.  Let’s keep safe out there!!!Since it was an abbreviated ride last week, let’s try this one again 22 miles: North Brick to Lakeside – PDF – GPSMike will be leading a group on 23 miles: Option 5 hillier – PDF – GPS See you Tuesday  ...Continue Reading

said the bbq ride started @ Lysander Town Park. That appears not to have been correct. What did I miss?David ...Continue Reading