And guess what?! I was not one of those riders for a change! Instead I had no rain and did lawn and garden work...about 5 hrs worth thinking how I could have ridden instead! Glad to see everyone who ventured out was safe and hope things dry out for the next ride! Please send Dave my regards! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2017, at 6:25 PM, Dick Matthews rmatthews999@PROTECTED [occ2] wrote: > > > > >> Dave Sheldon sent a few of us today's ride report...I thought I'd share it with all OCC ( ...Continue Reading

> Dave Sheldon sent a few of us today's ride report...I thought I'd share it with all OCC (he's not on the list server); ********************************************************************** > > You guys are probably soooo envious of me for getting in a ride today. > > It was even more fun than boot camp in the army, in between light rain there were about 4 downpours. The good part was that it was around 40 degrees instead of 30 and lightning didn't hit any of us. > > Everything I own is spre ...Continue Reading

Happy Spring everyone!The Ladies of Cycle CNY wanted to share with you some up coming events that we are really excited about. Cycle CNY will be hosting 2 Ladies MTB skills series this summer. */Women's Skillin' and Chillin' mountain bike series at Hopshire Brewery _/*Looking to improve your skills, meet other awesome women mountain bikers, and enjoy tasty Hopshire beer at sunset? Then Skillin' and Chillin' is the place for you!  This a FREE skills series, but RSVP is required by the Wednesday m ...Continue Reading

The League of American Bicyclists Smart Cycling tips and techniques can help you get all the benefits of bicycling and stay safe while you're doing it. Whether you're just returning to the bike, getting in shape for a charity ride, or consider yourself a more experienced rider, you'll find information and advice in the Smart Cycling program that will make riding easier, safer, and more comfortable and enjoyable. This 9-hour course incorporates classroom training, on bike skill drills, and a road ride through the city. I ...Continue Reading

Hi everyone - the OCC skills clinics start tomorrow (Saturday) at 9:30am.  Learn some tips on how to become a better bike handler and rider!  This is open to all OCC members.  We will meet in the parking lot at Great Northern Mall.  As you enter the mall from Route 31, go to the left side of the mall near the park and ride location.  The clinic will start at 9:30am and run until 10am, then you have the option of riding 22 or 39 miles.  The 22-mile option will be a no-drop ride.  Here' ...Continue Reading

The ride Friday is CAM-1L and it looks like the weather may cooperate.  We will ride to Weedsport, stop for a break at the gas station (grab a cinnamon roll if you’d like) and return via some flat roads.I’ll have a few maps, bring your own or ride with someone who knows where they are going!  Hope to see you there! ...Continue Reading

Hi Everyone, Well, it wasn’t a total washout.  The “not so nice rain and drizzle” stayed away from Syracuse last night and allowed a rain-free beginning to the *SnEW* season.  I don’t know where the large rain front that was moving northward ended up…but we did not get it.  It was a bit chilly with a very cool wind coming at us from the east.  We had a larger than expected turnout of 23 intrepid riders show up to ride.  The groups rode a total of 321 miles. We had all our usual ride le ...Continue Reading

Gus and Brenda will be leading the first Slow and Easy ride (East version) this Thursday at 6:00 leaving from the Minoa fire station parking lot.  The weather promises to be warm and hopefully dry.  Join us for a short or longer,  slow or fast ride, whatever suits your fancy.  All are no drop options. ...Continue Reading

Hi Everyone, You will note that it has gotten darker out…the result of this second rain front moving in.  The northern tip of this front is in the very south most part of NY at the moment.  The forecast is saying “no rain for the next 120 minutes”.  In looking at the radar sweep it is not just the normal green clouds showing as it has all day but this one is showing some yellow and red areas also…very heavy stuff.  I am not going to cancel the ride at this time and I will be at the park for thos ...Continue Reading

Hi Everyone, I’ve been watching the weather radar for Syracuse and I am not very happy with what I am seeing.  While the rain front we had this morning is moving northward into the Adirondacks, and there is clearing behind it (hence the brightness we are seeing) there is another nasty looking batch coming up through Virginia  and Pennsylvania behind it.  They are predicting rain in the 4:00 and 5:00 hours as well as during the 7:00 hour.  Not very conducive for a bike ride.  I don’t want to ...Continue Reading