This Sunday's ride was a leader's choice ride, and I chose the Manlius-Oneida Lake century route:  https://onondagacyclingclub.org/maps/index.php?map_id=213&func=showmapimageBecause this is a century ride, the ride will start at 8:00 am.  This is my favorite century route in the OCC catalog.  Flat to start, then rollers on the north side of Oneida Lake.  There are places to refuel around mile 40 (in Parish) and mile 65 (in Sylvan beach).  There is also a 50-mile (mostly flat) option.It look ...Continue Reading

When I left home last night it was a steady heavy rain.  It did get lighter and by the park no rain, but the roads were wet.  Two ride leaders and 5 riders showed up.  Since nearly all of the routes go to the west, only one rider decided to ride a 15 mile route.Let’s try this again next week. ...Continue Reading

Looks like rain will hit our area by ride time tonight. Mike, is the ride still on?-- Jordan Hayes d/b/a HayeStar IT Services 315.857.5017Biz Phone: 315.401.0947www.jordanhayesonline.com ...Continue Reading

It appears that we are done with rain until later tonight.  While the roads are wet they should dry out by 6:15pm.    It will be a slow process because it is incredibly humid.   Forecast at start time:Temperature:  73 degreesWind:               6-8 mph from the East !!!Humidity:         Super high > 80%AQI:                 GoodBreeze from the East is ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Good morning, I will be leading the Onondaga Cycle Club ride out of Jamesville tomorrow evening. Hope to see you there. Details below: 1. Start- Jamesville Elementary 2. Start time- 6:00 pm 3. Ride lengths 20, 21 and 34 miles. Thanks John 315-420-0418 Sent from my iPhone ...Continue Reading

Since we didn’t do this last week, let’s try again!My group will be doing E16: 23 miles: Warners-E16 Gillie-Hall Peru – PDF – GPSMike’s group will be doing E17: 23 miles: Warners-E17 Option 1 – PDF – GPSKaren’s group likely a 10 – 15 loop.  Hope she was able to fix her chain issue.  If not, I know there will be someone else to lead her group.    ...Continue Reading

Here are the club rides for this week:Every ride this week (except for Tuesday) needs a leader.This an excellent time for some first-time leaders to step up.Instructions are here: https://onondagacyclingclub.org/rides-and-tt/ride_leaders/Friday's ride is a leader's choice. You get to pick where we ride.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 C ...Continue Reading

All,9 riders showed up to ride 235 miles among some of the hills south of the city. Rain threatened a couple of times, and I got caught in a 5-minute downpour that had a touch of hail for a moment, but then the sun came out for a beautiful finish riding back into the city. There was one broken chain cutting a ride short, as well as another non-disclosed mechanical issue.  We had a new addition to the club (who joined yesterday in preparation for riding today and more this year), Luke Tatusko. Welcome Luke!  Je ...Continue Reading

All,I am the ride leader tomorrow for the Nedrow rides down to Tully Lakes. The weather looks good with the wind out of the west (but the ride is due south and then back for the most part), with pleasant temperatures.I will print a few maps but suggest downloading to your device.Hope to see you at Green Hills tomorrow morning.Jeff ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: If you want to look at the routes, the easiest way is to go to the Ride calendar for September 16 and click on the route you want or the map pdf ...Continue Reading