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

Hi everyone - the OCC nominating committee is putting together a slate of candidates for the OCC board of directors.  All four officer positions (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer) and directors are up for election in the fall.  If you are interested in any of the positions, or would like more information, please let me know.  Being on the board of directors is a great way to get more involved in the club!Thanks,Colleen Farrell ...Continue Reading

All interested: At last the weather looks for a Mtn. bike at Great Bear at 6pm tonight, Hope to see you there. Your ride leader  Tom H. ...Continue Reading

Thank you to everyone who sent suggestions for rides – many of you have great options J because of the rain we ended up riding later in the afternoon on the West Shore Trail at Onondaga Lake Park – now thanks to all of you I have some new suggestions for places to ride …   *From:* occ2@PROTECTED [mailto:occ2@PROTECTED] *Sent:* Friday, July 07, 2017 11:07 AM *To:* Teixeira, Matthew M <mteixeira@PROTECTED> *Subject:* [occ2] Easy Rides in CNY     Hey all,   I’m ...Continue Reading