Onondaga Cycling Club http://onondagacyclingclub.org Cycling Club of Central New York Sun, 13 May 2012 03:17:59 +0000 en hourly 1 Ride for Alive! – July 14, 2012 http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/05/09/ride-for-alive-july-14-2012/ http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/05/09/ride-for-alive-july-14-2012/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 18:48:48 +0000 dvanwie http://onondagacyclingclub.org/?p=3471 The Ride for Alive!Alive! Foundation was formed in January 2012 by Michael and Julia Wamp to promote cancer survivorship. In 2005, Julia, then the mother of three children under three, was diagnosed with breast cancer and went through 9 months of surgeries and treatment. In March of 2006, with her surgeries and treatments finally over, What was next? Back to living a normal life? Once you have been diagnosed with cancer there is a new normal. How do I get back to feeling my best after 4 months of chemotherapy, 6 weeks of radiation and several surgeries? How do I do everything in my power to guarantee that the cancer doesn’t return and that I am here to see my children grow up? How do I overcome the fear of living with a cancer diagnosis and it possibly returning? Those were all questions that Julia asked and that many other cancer survivors ask with little or no direction.

Alive! Foundation was created to educate and empower cancer survivors to live healthier, happier lives. Alive! will develop and fund programs in local communities that will help cancer survivors to live well by focusing on movement, exercise, and nutrition while promoting cancer survivorship nationwide. In the U.S. alone, there are more than 12 million cancer survivors, up from 3 million just twenty years ago. By 2020, the National Cancer Institute expects this number to increase to more than 20 million. The healthcare industry has greatly improved their survival success rate through improvements in detection and treatment, but lost in the shuffle is helping these survivors cope with life after cancer.

Join us in our efforts by committing to participate in our first annual fundraiser the Ride for Alive! on July 14, 2012. Participants can choose 10, 25, 50 and 100 mile distance and cycle around some of the most beautiful lakes in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. Your commitment to this ride and fundraising for this event will benefit the programs of the Alive! Foundation in your communities. It is our goal to reach as many cancer survivors as possible.

Let’s peddle towards cancer survivorship. Ride for Alive! is a non-competitive ride for cyclists who are committed to cancer survivorship. Ride as an individual, start a team, join a team or sign up to volunteer, but either way it is sure to be a fantastic experience and memorable event.

Go to www.rideforalive.org for more details and to register or contact Julia Wamp at julia.alive1@gmail.com or 917.837.7431.

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The Tour de Syracuse is on.   Very much so.  Sunday May 20th. This year we’re simply running a road race.  Hence, the Tour de Syracuse Road Race Classic!

Is it a classic?  Yes.  It’s the same road race that you’ve all come to know and love – a great course, a broad range of race fields, outstanding competition, and a great time.

Registration is on BikeReg and it opens early Sunday morning, www.bikereg.com/Net/16319   So come on out and join the fun!

]]> http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/04/30/tour-de-syracuse-sunday-may-20th/feed/ 0 Tuesday Night Training Series (TNTS) to start: May 29 http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/04/26/tuesday-night-training-series-tnts-to-start-may-29/ http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/04/26/tuesday-night-training-series-tnts-to-start-may-29/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:07:10 +0000 dvanwie http://onondagacyclingclub.org/?p=3444 Race with us!Join us for the Tuesday Night Training Series (TNTS)

Every Tuesday Night from 5/29-8/21

Rides start promptly at 6:00. Sign in at 5:45.

You will need to hold a USA Cycling License or purchase a one day license for $5 (first time is covered by the OCC for OCC members that are adults, and first 3 times are covered for OCC members that are juniors)

Each rider will need to pay $1 per ride to cover the USA Cycling Insurance surcharge.
THIS FEE WILL BE WAIVED FOR JUNIORS.

Those interested in purchasing a USA Cycling license on-line may go to www.usacycling.org

Rides will start from Ray Middle School in Baldwinsville: 7650 Van Buren Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027


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]]> http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/04/26/tuesday-night-training-series-tnts-to-start-may-29/feed/ 0 OCC Bike Fair – TONIGHT http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/04/26/occ-bike-fair-tonight/ http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/04/26/occ-bike-fair-tonight/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:48:54 +0000 dvanwie http://onondagacyclingclub.org/?p=3438 ONONDAGA CYCLING CLUB
Bike Fair

Kick-start your summer by learning what the Onondaga Cycling Club can do to help you get more familiar with cycling as a way to stay committed to heath and fitness while having fun. Nosh on pizza and wings while you learn about cycling from a variety of local experts.

Whether you’re looking for more opportunities to ride with groups in a fun environment, or the opportunity to increase your fitness through different styles of biking and racing, this event will have something for everyone.

Who • Anyone looking for more ways to make cycling part of a healthy, active lifestyle in Central New York.
What • Free info sessions on all things cycling– including bike maintenance, different riding and racing styles and an overview of Onondaga Cycling Club.
Pizza, wings, salad, coffee and soda will be available for $10 per person.
When • Thursday April 26th 2012, doors open at 6:00 for Happy Hour, dinner is at 6:30, and the stations open at 7:00
Where • Bella Domani, 5988 East Taft Road, N. Syracuse
RSVP • Before April 18th to: bill.goffe@oswego.edu
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This year we met on April 21st.

We had a good turnout on Saturday for our annual cleanup of the time trial route on Caughdenoy Road, despite the drizzle. 24 members and guests, and 17 Bike Syracuse kids took part on a raw day. Nobody did the scheduled ride at 11, altho intrepid Dave Baker arrived and left via bike. I’d like to thank Jerome Fire Equipment for use of their space, the Town of Clay for bag pickup on a Saturday, Wegmans (Rt 31) for a generous credit towards breakfast pizzas, John Baker and Mike Lyon for equipment and guidance, Norm Ashbarry for safety tips, and Steve Reiter for helping with myriad tasks, including arming the alarm and exiting Jerome’s without alerting a SWAT team.

See you all at the Bike Fair on Thursday (starts at 6 at Bella Domani, E of Rt 81 on Taft Rd).
               Steve Ransford
]]> http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/04/23/earth-day-2012/feed/ 0 Spring 2012 Issue of The Spoke ‘N Word http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/04/15/spring-2012-issue-of-the-spoke-n-word/ http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/04/15/spring-2012-issue-of-the-spoke-n-word/#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:12:16 +0000 dvanwie http://onondagacyclingclub.org/?p=3389 Spring 2012 Issue of The Spoke ‘N Word

OCC Spoke ‘N Word Spring 2012

Contents include: President’s Message, Rules of the Road, Bike Commuting Tips, Why Hills?, Bike Safety Checks, Is It Tune Up Time?

]]> http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/04/15/spring-2012-issue-of-the-spoke-n-word/feed/ 0 Slow ‘n Easy Rides have started http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/04/10/3365/ http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/04/10/3365/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:05:43 +0000 Doug Bray http://onondagacyclingclub.org/?p=3365 Greetings to all you Slow ‘n Easy Riders,

 

April 17,2012 marked the start of the OCC Slow ‘n Easy Rides for the 2012 cycling season.  Slow ‘n Easy Rides are every Tuesday evening (weather permitting) through August.   Mike Lyon and myself are looking forward to seeing all our old friends from last season as well as all of you who want to give it a try this year.

 

For those of you who are thinking about venturing out for the first time but you feel intimidated by riding with a bunch of other riders…don’t be intimidated by any of it…we were all first time riders at some point.  These are NO DROP RIDES…the only no drop ride OCC offers.  No one will be left in the dust of other riders.  If you lag behind a bit, the riders will regroup and wait for you at the next turn.  Our goal is to keep the group together as much as possible  understanding that some people ride at somewhat different speeds.  We want everyone to have fun on the ride and being left behind to fend for yourself is not fun.

 

We’ll be meeting at the usual location in the west end parking lot at Reed-Webster Park in Camillus on Rt 173 (Warners Rd.).  Riders will be heading out on the rides Tuesday evenings (weather permitting) at 6:00 PM sharp since the days are not yet very long.  The riders will be split into at least two groups.  One group will be for novice riders with little to no experience and will travel 5-10 miles along relatively level routes, some of which will be along the canal path.  The second group will ride on the roads for 10-15 miles on a fairly level route with a few small hills.  It’s early in the season and many experienced riders as well as new riders will need to build their legs for the first few weeks.  We’ll gauge the routes to meet the levels of the riders that turn out for the ride.

 

  • If you are doing a charity ride this season, this is a great opportunity to get some training in before the ride.
  • If you got a bike for Christmas, this is also a great opportunity to get out and ride it.
  • If you like to ride with a bunch of friendly easy-going cyclist, this is your ride.
  • Lastly, if you bought that bike a couple of years ago with great intentions and it has sat in the basement or garage, dig it out and use this ride to get yourself going.

Riding is not only fun, but it is a great form of low impact exercise.

 

You don’t need special clothes to ride.  Wear whatever you are comfortable in…this is not a fashion show.  (bike clothes can come later once the bug really bites you)  All you really need is a bike helmet (required by OCC insurance rules), a water bottle to stay hydrated and your bike.  Check out your bike before the ride to make sure it is ride ready and the tires are properly inflated.  If it is cool, dress appropriately to stay warm in a 6-10 mph breeze…even on a calm night.  Gloves may be needed on a cooler night.

 

Mike and I are usually there from about 5:30 pm on.  Come early if you have questions.  We are always glad to help you and make your riding more enjoyable.  You do not have to be a member of the OCC to try this ride.  Guests are welcome and encouraged.  Hope to see our group from last season as well as a whole bunch of new folks next Tuesday evening.  I don’t know yet what Lee will have for post ride treats. J  It will be a surprise.

 

Keep pedaling…

Tony Baleno

]]> http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/04/10/3365/feed/ 4 OCC Clothing for Sale – March 30th to April 11th 2012 http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/03/30/occ-clothing-for-sale-march-30th-to-april-11th-2012/ http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/03/30/occ-clothing-for-sale-march-30th-to-april-11th-2012/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:11:41 +0000 Doug Bray http://onondagacyclingclub.org/?p=3319

The spring line of club cycling clothing  is available for ordering.

Browse the selection of shirts, shorts/bibs, jackets and vests and enhance your club cycling wardrobe for the 2012.

To view the list of offerings go to the BikeReg site and enter Onondaga in the Search Events box in the upper right hand corner and choose clothing or go directly to the site at: https://www.bikereg.com/Net/16029.  The site will be available until WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11th so act soon!  Verge has indicated that if we exceed 100 pieces total the price for each item will decrease $5.

      • Jerseys – Orange or Pink
      • Long Sleeve Jerseys - Orange or Pink
      • Sleeveless Jerseys - Orange or Pink
      • Shorts in Black with Orange or Pink or White (to go with any occasion) accents.
      • Bibs in Black with Orange or Pink or White (to go with any occasion) accents.
      • Jackets - Orange or Pink with black backs to hide the road grime
      • Vests - Jackets - Orange or Pink with black backs to hide the road grime

Order now on Bike Reg until April 11th.

]]> http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/03/30/occ-clothing-for-sale-march-30th-to-april-11th-2012/feed/ 0 First Ride of 2012: Sunday 3/25 – 11am http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/03/23/first-ride-of-2012-sunday-325-11am/ http://onondagacyclingclub.org/2012/03/23/first-ride-of-2012-sunday-325-11am/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:45:18 +0000 dvanwie http://onondagacyclingclub.org/?p=3285 We held the first offical ride of the 2012 season on March 25th.  Here was the announcement:

“Hi all,

Seems strange to be deciding on a day to ride, our norm this early in the season, but the weather makes it seem more like a ride each day of the weekend time of year… I take my ride leader responsibility very seriously, about the same as my yoga (and that’s NOT a joke).

After carefully looking at the forecast for the weekend, I decided that our most favorable conditions will be Sunday! Although the temp will be about 10 deg cooler than Saturday, the rain should have stopped, and we’ll need to deal with just wet roads, nothing falling from the sky.

So…. I will see EVERYONE in Minoa Sunday morning at 11 am. I’ll be the guy with the maps!

Thanks,

Sam”

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photo courtesy of Justin Trahan

I learned a long time ago that when you want to create change or incite a movement, you must know why. You must also be able to communicate that why. Because when you do, things happen. Change comes about from inspiring ideas. From those inspiring ideas comes the how – hope, motivation and commitment to action. From that action comes change.

It’s kind of like pedaling a bike. To begin, you need the why. Because it’s fun, because I want to go somewhere, because it makes me feel good, because I can…

Read the complete story at Girl • Bike • Love blog

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