A message about Cycle in the City from John Allen:Sorry to be a little late this month - things are crazy at home.This months ride repeats one from last year. The short ride (10.5 miles) is primarily and intentionally in bike lanes. It goes through the university area, which means that it goes up the hill on University Avenue and then up more hill on Comstock. There is one more hill coming back on E Genesee Street. I would not describe it has particularly hilly but there were some people last year who considered it hill ...Continue Reading

I am the scheduled leader for tomorrow's ride out of Tully. Things aren't predicted to be much good for riding (60-70% chance of rain). Watch your email tomorrow morning. If it is pouring rain I won't be riding. I will make my decision by 9am. I can make the sign-up sheet available if there are intrepid amphibians willing to ride in the rain. Gus Gus Sent from the almighty iPad ...Continue Reading

Thanks for all of your advice. I believe that all but the email just below were sent thru the list, so all have now seen the various suggestions and comments.There might be a run on bacon, so it might behoove you to stock up. Steve------------ Forwarded message ----------From: Graves, Joshua* <gravesjf@PROTECTED>Date: Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 3:22 PMSubject: Re: [occ2] Body Part Lubricant Recommendations SoughtTo: Steve Reiter <coach@PROTECTED>I use this. I also like the eurostyle when it gets hot out. you ...Continue Reading

Hi Everyone, Sorry to be so late in getting this report out.  Last night was a great evening for a bike ride and we had 40 members and one guest come out to ride.  With such nice weather I was actually a little surprised that we only had 41 riders.  I thought that after the record number of ugly ride nights we have had, everyone would jump on the good night and come out to ride.  Some of our regulars from last season have yet to show this year…looking for their friendly faces.  But 41 is re ...Continue Reading

What a gorgeous night for a Time Trial !     The 10 TTers that showed up were greeted with near perfect conditions.  The temperature hovered around 80 degrees and the breeze died down to less than 4mph.  Three of the TTers traveled from the Far East (okay, greater Rome/Utica area) and had recently joined the club with the intent of doing the Time Trial.  Word is getting out that we have a fast course?!   Welcome Chris Sr, Chris Jr and Paul!Two of the travelers, the father/son team of C ...Continue Reading

I am looking for recommendations for effective and reasonably priced butt butter, chamois cream, whatever you wish to call it.  I'm running out of the stuff I have from Germany (which wasn't designed for this purpose but works well enough) and would like to find a more local source.Please tell me me where you purchase it, as well.Thanks.--"Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize that fishing is stupid and boring." ...Continue Reading

Hello, everyone!Tomorrow is my first time as a ride leader, so I hope everyone behaves...haha. No stopping at the bar before signing out. Btw, it is Mary's birthday tomorrow, so feel free to bring gluten-free baked goods with you. There are actually four distance options. The main options are flat to slightly rolling 22 miles and 39 miles, and a possible 25 mile or 33 mile detour, if you're interested. The weather appears to be agreeable for tomorrow, so I'll see you at Great Northern!Mike ...Continue Reading

Hi Everyone, I have been watching the weather all day today.  While it is a little muggy and warm, I think we will be able to ride tonight.  The forecast has improved.  What rain may be in the area is very scattered and it would be a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time if you got wet.  Dress accordingly and bring adequate hydration with you tonight.  See you all at the park! Ciao,Tony    Virus-free. www.avast.com ...Continue Reading

The forecast is looking even better....  Partly Cloudy with a 10-15% chance precipitation, 79 degrees with a negligible breeze of 4-5mph NW.   ~70% relative humidity.Should be a fairly fast night!Come on out!BrianTime Trial Directore/Part-time Meteorologist315-727-1458 *From:* Brian Goetke <goetke1@PROTECTED> *To:* "occ2@PROTECTED" <occ2@PROTECTED> *Sent:* Monday, July 10, 2017 11:28 PM *Subject:* OCC Tuesday night Time Trial - Chittenango - 6:15pm Time Trial location:   Chit ...Continue Reading

Time Trial location:   ChittenangoTime:  6:15pmWeather forecast:  Improving slightly.... mostly cloudy with 20% chance of showers.    Wind 6mph WNWI'll send out an update Tuesday afternoon.Time Trial course details:*The course is 10.0 miles long, extremely flat and consists of only right hand turns.  In brief, it starts at the end of Chestnut Ridge near Lakeport Rd, runs west 3.0 miles to a right on Marsh Mill, at approx 5.0 miles a right turn on Kirkville Rd, almost immediately turn on to ...Continue Reading