Start times for weekend rides change to 9am starting this weekend (May 1)Doug Virus-free. www.avast.com ...Continue Reading

We need a leader for:9:00 AMSaturday, May 01, 2021Four Counties TourTullyhttp://onondagacyclingclub.org/ride_calendar/index.php?op=ShowEvent&id=4380Anyone can lead a ride - you don't need to ride fast (in fact slow is good) and you don't even need to know the route. Just be there to get things started and be there at the end to be sure everyone made it back. Here are the instructions: https://onondagacyclingclub.org/rides-and-tt/ride_leaders/Doug Virus-free. www.avast.com ...Continue Reading

I am the ride leader tonight and, according to the weather prognosticators, there is a 99% chance of rain this afternoon. If that turns out to be true I will cancel the ride with another email by 3:30 this afternoon. ...Continue Reading

Well a much better turnout than last week.  I think it might be because of the weather, go figure.Had 32 riders. Sixteen did the 15 mile loop while 16 did the 23 mile loop.  You do the math.No reports of any problems. See you next week. Mike ...Continue Reading

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC8_ndnXJUY Tech Tuesday #17: Chain Sizing: The Easy Way & The Hard Way For a more thorough presentation, watch "How To Size A Bicycle Chain" https://youtu.be/O0YibMDWBAw Calvin runs through the two ways to size a chain in this #TechTuesday. Questions or comments? Leave them below! Get a more in-depth look at chains with our Chain Repair Help videos ︎ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list ... www.youtube.com *From:* occ2@PROTECTED <occ2@PROTECT ...Continue Reading

I am the Sunday May 2nd ride leader out of Long Branch Rd OLP across from Willow Bay.  New Start time *9:00 AM.***Two choices: 31 and 43 miles rated 2 for elevationWeather forecast:  Starting 45-50 degrees high of 66 degrees and rain coming in around 2pm.I will have a couple maps/cues and you can go to the website and download or print the route at:https://onondagacyclingclub.org/ride_calendar/index.php?op=ShowDay&day=02&month=05&year=2021See you there!*Mary L. Jeavons* ...Continue Reading

Order Deadline5/3/2021Ship Date6/11/2021Ordering Link: http://www.voler.com/custom/ordering/li/38750We still need a few more orders to make this happen.*Mary L. Jeavons* ...Continue Reading

I will be putting a new chain (Sram PC 1051) on a Sram 10 speed and I don't have an old chain to count out the links. From what I've seen on the internet, the method of putting the chain on the small ring & small rear cog, threading it thru the derailleur and them tensioning the chain so it doesn't rub against itself at the rear derailleur seems reasonable.   Does this work well?  Any better suggestions or tricks of the trade?  Bob Ravera ...Continue Reading

The other is a Canondale, approximately 20 years old. Triple Shimano 105 chainring with 8 in the rear. I had been using it on a trainer in previous years, but not for the past two winters. The chain was rusted solid and, when trying to get that replaced, was reminded that the rear shifter had slowly stopped working, and no longer will shift into lower gears. According to the bike tech, it’s not a readily available item, and replacing it along with the cable would cost at least $150. This was more than I wanted to s ...Continue Reading

Hi - I have two bikes I would like to move on to another home. One is the bike my father used approximately 55 to 60 years ago. It's a Frejus, with Shimano components. The other one will come next, because the images are too large to go on the same email. Steve  ...Continue Reading