Hi Everyone:Only about 4 more Tuesdays left until we are done for the season.  Sunset is almost 8:00pm now.  My groups ride will be a bit more challenging.  I have attached the map.  Also, Tom will not be there tomorrow tonight so his group will need to chose a route from those online and have a new leader.  I will not be riding with my group.  Have had a couple of request for a ride along the canal.  So I will be leading that group.  See you tomorrow.  ...Continue Reading

Putting out an appeal to amateur bike maintenance members looking to volunteer some time for a much needed cause. I need some maintenance and repair help. The annual bike giveaway is August 25. New this year, Jan Maloff is partnering with Syracuse police to help them make connections with children and their parents in the communities they patrol. They will be giving away the bikes to help this much needed relationship. The bikes are at the old Burlington Coat Factory in Drivers Village in north Syracuse. Many of these d ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Contrary to signage Bolivar at the RR crossing is open and very nicely paved, the approaches and side are being worked on. Sent from my iPhone ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Friday’s ride out of OLP had one less member than Thursday night ride! 25 for SNE E and 24 for today! Routes went from 32 to 43 miles and 2 did 20. Rt 31 really is unpleasant and unsafe so thats’s probably why some decided to avoid it and did alternate route. Gaskin is much better. Sent from my iPhone ...Continue Reading

Hi Mike,Why is your name on every occ email?Do you feel popular??Something is screwed up..... Dick's iPhone  ...Continue Reading

Since there is fresh stone as mentioned below  Go around it as in map below  Gee to Tag to Lakeport And back to Fyler     -----Original Message----- From: occ2@PROTECTED <occ2@PROTECTED> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 9:33 PM To: Chin, Edwin K. (USNY - Henry Clay Blvd) <Edwin.Chin2@PROTECTED> Subject: EXT || [occ2] Road stuff       From: mailto:keesha9@PROTECTED Bolivar and Beebe Bridge are closed at railroad tracks for crossing replacements. New Boston from North Ch ...Continue Reading

We had 5 brave people come out on this absolutely beautiful night to ride. No one opted for the 68 mile loop or 51 so all riders did the 24.7. No real major incidents to report but we had 1 chain drop and one shoe separate from its sole! Part of Cottons road was Tarred and chipped recently but it was reasonably ridable. Then there is Colgrove road which is a coarse dirt road. This pushed 3 of the riders to return they way they came as they thought maybe they were off course.Till next time, happy riding, Ken  ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Bolivar and Beebe Bridge are closed at railroad tracks for crossing replacements. New Boston from North Chittenango to Casendaga was stoned, New Boston from there on is being prepped for paving, road cuts at intersections and grinding at the bridge. Sent from my iPhone ...Continue Reading

If you ride at Great Bear and ever wanted to give back, here is a good chance. This Friday at 9am Friends of Great Bear will be putting in a new 30ft section of plankway on the Long Trail just south of 6 North junction. Some of the lumber is at the site but 9 10ft boards will need to be carried. The base will need to placed and boards nailed on. Dick will have most of the tools needed. Please bring a mask and a hammer if you can. Thanks,Doug  Virus-free. www.avast.com ...Continue Reading

Well ridership was down yesterday to 16 members and 2 guests.  About half our usual turnout.  Likely a combination of the heat and the threat of rain.  These brave souls rode 380 miles with no reports of mechanicals.See you next week ...Continue Reading