From: mailto:  I’ll be leading this Friday’s ride, departing from the Long Branch parking lot promptly at 10am. There are two routes -25 and 32 miles - wandering around the northwest corner of Onondaga county. Please bring your own map or download the routes to your device from the OCC web site. A word about the weather - three different weather apps basically can’t decide whether or not it’s going to rain on Friday morning during our ride (at least as of 9pm on 7/8). I’ll be there, rain or shine or whatever. Dave ...Continue Reading

On Aug. 1st and 2nd, I’m cycling 160 miles from Wellesley, MA to Provincetown on the Cape as part of the Pan-Mass Challenge to raise money for cutting-edge cancer research and patient care at Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. I'm riding in honor of my sister who has been receiving life-extending treatment for pancreatic cancer at Dana-Farber for ten years now. I'm also riding as a melanoma survivor. And I’m riding for and with you and your loved ones. We have all been affected by cancer, either personally or ...Continue Reading

We had a total of eleven participants who joined us for the outing. Including two guests. The group split into two to accommodate varying paces. (Thanks Zeke) One rider experienced a tubeless tire issue, which only cut their ride a bit short. The conditions were a bit muddy, which added an extra layer of challenge and enjoyment for most. It was a great day on the trails. I look forward to our next ride together.Doug ...Continue Reading

Forgot to add:Karen’s recreational group will ride 10 - 20 no-drop miles, route to be determined by abilities of those who come out to ride. Sorry Karen ...Continue Reading

It's a gorgeous day to ride a bike !   The temperature has dropped to more comfortable levels.   The wind direction will be from the rare most favorable (in my estimation) direction -  ESE !!The Tour de France has kicked off.  Perhaps the Team Time Trial has inspired some of you!   Come on out!Conditions at the start time:Temperature    76 degreesWind                  9 mph ESEHumidity            ...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.Mon Jul 06, 2026, 6:00 PM - ORGrtBr-1: Great Bear trails (Off-Road No Drop) - https://onondagacyclingclub.org/ride_calendar/index.php?op=ShowEvent&id=5641 Tue Jul 07, 20 ...Continue Reading

Ten riders came out on the 4th of July, riding a total of 744 miles. Four riders did the Century while the remainder rode either 39, 53 or 63. Those unfortunate six were drenched by a hard rain that lasted the final hour of the ride (Mike Brookins' weather forecast was way off). It was a good way to celebrate the holiday.Molly ...Continue Reading

Yesterday there were 10 participants for the century even though there was scattered storms Roaming thru the area. Some got dumped on some just a few sprinkles.  Century few sprinkles, remainder dumped.   But today with good weather, 14 riders showed up. Of which 6 rode yesterday.   Yesterdays ride leader wanted to do 100 via two duplicate loops but got dumped on and just did one.  So she rode to todays ride and thus did 90.  I saw her sit under a tree on the grass.  We all should take her ...Continue Reading

Here’s my group’s route for Tuesday 22 miles: Warners-E14 Pottery Road – PDF – GPS Tom/ Mike’s group: 25 miles: Warners-E28 Option 7 – PDF– GPS ...Continue Reading

I’m leading next week’s off-road at Great Bear. Great Bear is perfect for everyone. It features twisty turny single track, nothing technical and no long hills. Our off-road ride are always no-drop. The weather is looking good, come join us. Monday July 6 at 6pm.Doug  ...Continue Reading