Seven riders rode a total of 187 miles participating in this morning’s 4th of July quarter century on a day that proved to be hotter than predicted. All expressed that they wouldn’t have gotten out today if there hadn’t been a 25-mile option and enjoyed the route and ride. Two were used to riding at a much faster pace than the rest of us but were good sports about sticking with the rest of us and enjoying a leisurely conversational ride on quiet country roads. They peeled off with 10 miles to get their speedwork in - ha ...Continue Reading

Dear Riders,I am the ride leader for the MS50 Saturday morning.The temperature at 9 AM ride start is predicted to be high seventies. It will rise several degrees over the next few hours.Fill your camelbacks.I am planning on doing the 48. There is a minor chance of rain at start time but I think we are going to get away with it.Jim ...Continue Reading

Excellent conditions for the Tuesday night Time Trial.  The wind out of the SE dropped to less than 5mph.   Five TTers rolled to the start line for the Race of Truth.  Rob unwrapped his TT bike for the occasion. He crushed the course in time of 22:22 (26.83mph).  He was disappointed that he only took 36 seconds off of his RoadAero time. To quote "that's an expensive 36 seconds...".  But, I failed to remind him that the wind shifted that day to the benefit of the riders of at least ...Continue Reading

The alternative 4th of July ride is on Ride with GPS OCC account. See events in to app.BTW the full century rude is there too now.Doug ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Hi everyone. Was a great night for riding. We had 29 riders peddling between 15 and 29 miles for a total of 682 miles. No reports of any problems. All but 2 cookies were consumed at the park. The last 2 disappeared on the drive home. As usual, if you have a route you would like to ride, let me know. See you next week ...Continue Reading

 I have signed up to lead the Wed ride out of Green Hills.  It's going to be a warm evening, so obviously bring lotsa of fluids.   Please download the route from Ride With GPS that you would like to ride. I won't be printing any maps.  There is a 19, 30 and 37 mile option.  All options are approximately 60-70 ft/mile which is considered hilly.  Brian315-727-1458 ...Continue Reading

I’m leading an official OCC quarter century (25 miles) ride on Thursday the 4th out of the Chittenango Lions Botanical Park off Dyke Road in Chittenango. The start time is 9 a.m. Some of us rode it last year and really enjoyed it. I hope to be able to forward an OCC Ride with GPS link. We’ll plan on a cooling Dunkins break in Canastota- on the club.Can’t get the ride cues into the club’s Ride with GPS website. If you have your own subscription, you should be able to access it here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47 ...Continue Reading

I will be leading this ride (done this many years)Will have a few paper maps and oatmeal raisin cookies (commercial made)There is a road closure on Rt 298 thru MinoaDetour signs take you on Kirkville Rd (newly paved) and then left on North Manlius RoadIt hits into Rt 298 so take a right to get back onto route.above shows blocked road over thruway (got this on Bing Maps and then click on traffic icon)above map shows N Manlius/Rt 298turn right at this intersectionAs for the weather this is showing at 9PM Tue (WunderGround ...Continue Reading

Thursday riders: This week our ride falls on the 4th. I and several other potential leaders will be out of town or have plans. If you're inclined to ride, please sign up to lead. You just might get company and have a nice 4th of July ride. Thanks!Patty C. ...Continue Reading

The road work will start next week.    We are good for today!!  *      The milling on Chestnut Ridge is supposed to begin next Tuesday (7/9).  Paving is supposed to be completed by the 7/17.    So, if all go as planned we will not have a TT on 7/9 or 7/16, and will start back up on 7/23.BrianTT Directeur315-727-1458 On Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:30:17 PM CDT, Brian Goetke <goetke1@PROTECTED> wrote: I rode out to the TT course and not a stitch of work has beg ...Continue Reading