Onondaga Cycling Club

Traditionally, since at least 1984, OCC has an early summer century. This year, and never mind the ‘early summer’ part, the date is this Sunday at 0900.

Starting from Brewerton Plaza [just off I-81 at exit 31 and West on Bartell Rd. ] There are 31, 65 and 100 mile options. We are not going to Brignoles as is LeTour and any of our hills are too small to be caterorized, the route is rated flat to rolling category.

Brew-8 is the map.

Hopefully, the weather will co-operate to permit marking the route. The weatherman says 95% of CNY will stay dry on July 5 8->

Watermelons to savor at the finish.

Bob Spear
ph 474-3801

I am the ride leader for this Wednesday night’s ride. It was originally slated to start from Beaver Lake Nature Center in Baldwinsville (BeLK-1). Due to the county park’s new closing time of 7PM, this ride has been relocated.

It will still be a Baldwinsville ride start and the map we’ll be using is the Van Buren-Cross Lake Rides (B-villeB-1) map. Please note: The map has a ride start from The Bikery, but we will be starting from Ray Middle School, two-tenths of a mile from The Bikery (toward B’Ville on the same (east) side of the road). There are options for 26, 39, or 50 miles.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Joanne Yaworsky

This Saturday will be our second junior ride of the season. This time we will be riding a completely flat route starting from Minoa Elementary school. Please see the ride details. If you have any questions, please email me or call at 445-1221. Hope to see you all out there this Saturday!
- Zeke Ronow

(I might add that the last one was a great success with 25 junior riders. — Bill Goffe)

Please note that this Saturday’s ride (5/30) does start at “1:00 PM” from Caz High School. Caz-6 has been ridden both clockwise and counter, direction to be decided at ride time.
- Bob Swizdor

Yesterday afternoon saw the beginning of a series of new rides designed to support women riders. Ten riders departed the Fayetteville Towne Center for a fifteen-mile jaunt. We had a good mixture of skill levels, so it was a bit of a challenge to pick a pace that would accommodate everybody, but with occasional re-grouping after intersections, we were able to stick together. Once we reached roads with less traffic, we were able to double up and chat a little with each other. Highlights of the night included a little dog furiously turning circles as we rode past his yard; and a tongue-in-cheek offer for cold refreshments from a homeowner while we were stopped in front of his yard waiting for people to catch up (we declined!). In addition, many riders commented on the fragrance of lilacs as we passed numerous bushes in full bloom.

Everybody seemed very enthusiastic, eager to learn and willing to share tips and suggestions with one another. As we arrived back at our vehicles, most people were already commenting that they were planning to attend the next ride. I can assure you that your ride leaders are looking forward to it as well!

Announcing the updated schedule and a new mission for the Monday Night Ladies Rides!

The Monday night ladies ride format has changed slightly to accommodate a greater number of riders. While still a “no drop” ride for just the girls, our goal will be to complete the 15 miles in a little over an hour. Our focus is to aid women who might be considering their first group ride, triathlon, road race or those who just want to push themselves a bit further. Come join us and learn the basics of group riding in a very non-competitive, supportive environment. Of course, more experienced riders are always welcome to join us as well. All rides depart at 6 p.m.; routes will be approximately 15 miles in length and are somewhat hilly. After the ride, participants are invited to join us for socializing and drinks, held in a restaurant near the starting location.

Two rides will be held in two different locations each Monday from May 25th to August 31st.

1.) Baldwinsville: Shamballa Cafe, 34 Oswego St., Baldwinsville, NY (meet in the rear parking lot)

2.) Fayetteville: Fayetteville Towne Center, 100 Towne Drive, Fayetteville, NY (meet near the Rite-Aid between the YMCA and Kohls)

For more information contact:
Laura Kline: LljKline [at] yahoo [dot] com (410-491-2335) or
Sue Atwood: susanatwood [at] gotocu [dot] net (315-708-3857)

april09

Membership renewal, Rules and regulations, Junior rides, Tour de Syracuse, Pedals for Medals, Riding with other clubs – part II, Club clothing sale

Sunday’s ride begins from SkanA which is the parking lot on the east side of the Red Apple convenience store. The Red Apple is west of Skaneateles on Rt 20, west of Mirbeau, Rosalies and next door to the Cedar House/Hill Top.

This is a seldom ridden ride not ridden since maybe ‘02, R-H riding west and north of Skaneateles and Auburn.

The route is about 37 miles; I’ll try to add an option since the weather may be phenomenal. We can easily extend south towards Owasco Lake and then finish up on the west side Skaneateles lake for about 50 miles.

- Bob Swizdor

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