Hi Everyone, OCC’s next *Slow ‘n Easy West* ride is scheduled for Tuesday August 16, 2016 and leaves from the west end parking lot of Reed Webster Park in Camillus, located on Warners Rd (Rt 173), promptly at 6:00 PM.   The forecast for Tuesday is /“…periods of rain and a thunderstorm..”/;  temperatures will be about 82 degrees. Dress accordingly and bring ample water to stay hydrated.  I am not sure what they mean by this forecast since it is quite different from other sources.  Check my ...Continue Reading

The 8 members who attacked the Finger Lakes Alps today pedaled a total of 383 miles, individually climbed 3345 feet for the 50 mile ride, sweat a lot in high humidity, got drenched midway through the ride in a downpour, but were able to dry off during the last leg.  There was 1 flat; a common comment was for reclassification to VH. ...Continue Reading

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And as always, Mike, thanks to you and Nancy for putting this wonderful event on for all of these years.  You two are the greatest of hosts!BobSent from me fookin' iPaddy!On Aug 13, 2016, at 8:01 AM, Mike Lyon lyon689@PROTECTED <occ2@PROTECTED> wrote: That’s right, that’s right Aug 6.  I am a bit behind.   We once again had a great day for our 19th annual ride, eat, swim event.  Hard to believe that we have been doing this for that long and have only had 2 days of rain.  Anyway we ha ...Continue Reading

Thanks go to you and Nancy for hosting us again.  It’s always a great time coming to your picnics and hanging out with other members.  We were a hungry group!  Must be we thought we rode a Tour de France stage that day! *From:* occ2@PROTECTED [mailto:occ2@PROTECTED] *Sent:* Saturday, August 13, 2016 8:02 AM*To:* occ2 Subscriber <peg89@PROTECTED>*Subject:* [occ2] Sat Aug 6 Ride Report (Mailing list information, including how to remove yourself, is located at the end of this message.) That’ ...Continue Reading

That’s right, that’s right Aug 6.  I am a bit behind.   We once again had a great day for our 19th annual ride, eat, swim event.  Hard to believe that we have been doing this for that long and have only had 2 days of rain.  Anyway we had 31 riders that rode 2167 miles, ate 50lb of pulled pork, 95 hot dogs, 67 vegie burgers, 82 burgers, various salads and a mountain of desert.  Of course this is just an estimate of what was eaten.  Thanks to everyone that brought a dish to pass and tho ...Continue Reading

Due to recommendation I carried a selfie stick in my pocket to take a club pick! ...Continue Reading

Dear Cyclists, ***How Far Will You Ride for a Beer?* The Point to Pint Ride is on *Sunday, August 21, 2016* at the new Empire Farmstead Brewery in Cazenovia. New venue means all new routes, but the same award winning, hand crafted ales and locally sourced food at the best post-ride party in Central New York. [*]*The Point to Pint Ride Full Pint*- 100 miles with just about 6000 feet of ascent for the hill loving cyclist. You'll wind your way out to Hamilton, Oriskany Falls and up through the windmills of Fenner before ...Continue Reading

Friday ride for August 12 - Eleven of us started out at Western Lights this morning and rode 440 miles. We did 39 miles of dry riding and 1 mile of wet riding! But on a positive note, when we got back the sun was out and the skies didn't open up, at my house anyway, until I got home and showered! Stay tuned for a picture from Mary L. Mariano. She got a new toy!!  ...Continue Reading

 We need someone to lead Sunday’s ride. Sun @ 9:00 AM*Finger Lakes Alps**Location:*Onondaga Hill Middle School, NY173 just west of inters. w/ NY175*Mileage:*33,51,70 miles*Map(s):*On-Hi-6*Rating:*Somewhat Hillier (sH)*Ride Leader:*Leader Needed    Please click here to signup to lead this ride.*RideWithGps:*Route for 50 (View these routes to see elevation profiles or download to your GPS device) There are also 3 other rides in August that are in need of leader.See the August ...Continue Reading