Silver Wheels Cycling Club upcoming events

Midwest Tandem Rally, Kalamazoo, MI (Friday, September 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Non Club sponsored Invitational ride for tandem bicycles.

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2026 Midwest Tandem Rally

2* Carlisle Visitor Ctr., LCMP - Lottman 28 miles (Saturday, September 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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2* Route

2* Findley State Park, Wellington - Edmonds 30 miles (Sunday, September 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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We will start from the beach parking lot, (first lot north of the entrance)

Findley State Park Map

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2* Route

1* Abram Pavilion (AutoZone)- Westover 10/20 miles (Sunday, September 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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Today's ride will be all trail. We'll ride 10-12 miles total out and back in one direction on the trail, return to the parking lot with a short break, and then we'll ride 10-12 miles total out and back in the other direction on the trail. You can easily conclude your ride in the parking lot after the first half of the ride if you wish to do so.

Meet in the Abram Pavilion lot behind McDonald's off the AutoZone lot

3* Sherod Park - Gerber/Townsend 25 miles (Monday, September 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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Ride leader is a ride time decision.

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2* Abram Pavilion (Oberlin AutoZone), McGowan 25 miles (Tuesday, September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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2* Route

All* Oberlin AutoZone (Wednesday, September 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

New folks. If you are confused about who to ride with, just ask someone to point you to a ride leader or other veteran member, who will help to get you in the appropriate riding group. It can be a bit hectic just prior to ride time, so an early arrival is suggested.

After the rides a lot of the folks get together for a little pizzaraderie at a local eatery. Not mandatory - but fun. Ask around if interested.

Level Leader Miles Route

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Note: When a Star Chase is indicated, two or more rides of adjacent levels will be using the same route. Unlike a typical club ride, the leader(s) will not slow down to accommodate lagging riders, instead leaving them to be picked up by a trailing group. The lowest participating level will leave no one behind.

Wanted: Ride leaders for all open slots. Plus/minus rides also accepted. Any questions or to volunteer contact:

Rick Wells

hogandprincess@aol.com

Michigan Adventure, Gaylord MI (Sunday, September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Michigan Adventure

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8/30/26

Hello Silver Wheels Cycling Club Member,

We are just 2 weeks away from the Michigan Adventure trip. Due to a couple injuries, I have a spot or two open for the upcoming trip.

Would you be interested in going? If so, please let me know ASAP.

As a summary...

The trip will now be September 13th-18th.
The cost is updated to $500 for shared room or $850 for a private room or 900 for a shared room with a non-rider.

Please call or text me at 440-965-4697 if you want to join us.

Thanks

Brent Westover

Silver Wheels Ride Leader

3* Sherod Park (new time) - Harbeck 24 miles (Monday, September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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3* Route

2* Sherod Park (new time) - Weber 20-25 miles (Monday, September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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All* Oberlin AutoZone (NOTE TIME Chg) (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

After the rides a lot of the folks get together for a little pizzaraderie at a local eatery. Not mandatory - but fun. Ask around if interested.

Level Leader Miles Route

Wanted: Ride leaders for all open slots. Plus/minus rides also accepted. Any questions or to volunteer contact:

Rick Wells

hogandprincess@aol.com

Coast to the OAST, Catawba (Saturday, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Non-club sponsored invitational ride

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Coast to the Oast

Join in the 7^th annual Coast to the Oast ride on September 19^th. This tour explores the Catawba Island area with routes of 10, 30 or 50 miles. The ride is very flat and has many scenic Lake Erie views. What’s an Oast? Well, you will see two of them at the event! There is a price increase after May 28.

Send you completed miles to me and I will submit them.

Steve Oz

theozs@oh.rr.com

2* Schoepfle Garden, LCMP - Friswold 22 miles (Sunday, September 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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Jan's Birthday Ride

Meet for a 22 mile loop ride and then optional walk around Schoepfle Garden. Help Jan celebrate her 70th birthday! Cupcakes will be involved, post ride.

contact jan.m.friswold@gmail.com for questions

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2* Route

Click below for Schoepfle Garden information:

Schoepfle Garden — Lorain County Metro Parks

3* Sherod Park (new time) - Gerber/Townsend 25 miles (Monday, September 21, 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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Ride leader is a ride time decision.

Note: Same new time

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2* Sherod Park, (new time) - Weber 20-25 miles (Monday, September 21, 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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2* Abram Pavilion (Oberlin AutoZone), McGowan 22 miles (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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2* Route

All* Oberlin AutoZone (NOTE TIME Chg) (Wednesday, September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

After the rides a lot of the folks get together for a little pizzaraderie at a local eatery. Not mandatory - but fun. Ask around if interested.

Level Leader Miles Route

Wanted: Ride leaders for all open slots. Plus/minus rides also accepted. Any questions or to volunteer contact:

Rick Wells

hogandprincess@aol.com

2* Abram Pavilion (Oberlin AutoZone), McGowan 24 miles (Friday, September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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Ride to Wakeman for ice cream and back.

3* Sherod Park (newer time) - Gerber/Townsend 25 miles (Monday, September 28, 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

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Ride leader is a ride time decision.

Note: New time - different from last week

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2* Sherod Park (new time) - Weber 20-25 miles (Monday, September 28, 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

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All* Oberlin AutoZone (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

After the rides a lot of the folks get together for a little pizzaraderie at a local eatery. Not mandatory - but fun. Ask around if interested.

Level Leader Miles Route

Wanted: Ride leaders for all open slots. Plus/minus rides also accepted. Any questions or to volunteer contact:

Rick Wells

hogandprincess@aol.com

Katy Trail, St.Charles, MO (Friday, October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Katy Trail Self-Guided Bike Tour Itinerary

Active days, easy nights

Day 0, Friday 10/2/26. Travel to St Charles, Missouri

Day 1 , Sat 10/3/26. Clinton to Sedalia. 37.5 miles

Day 2, Sunday 10/4/26 Sedalia to Rocheport. 48.8 miles

Day 3, Monday 10/5/26. Rocheport to Jefferson City. 35.1 miles

Day 4, Tuesday 10/6/26. Jefferson City to Hermann. 46.4 miles

Day 5, Wednesday 10/7/26. Hermann to Washington. 32.8 miles

Day 6, Thursday 10/8/26. Washington to St. Charles*. 37.5 miles

*The ride finishes on day 6. Riders can start travel back to Ohio and find lodging along the way home if needed.The fee for the shuttle is $100 per person.

We will have a SAG and luggage transport provided by a club member. Also a local tour guide will be available to help coordinate any special needs along the trip. We will all have to chip in to cover cost of gas for Sag/luggage transport and the trip planning service. This cost ~$35 per person.

For this trip, each participant will be responsible for arranging their own overnight accommodation. The only exception is the Herman House Stone Cottage, Brick Cottage and Bicentenial House, where I have reserved all 3 houses. See details and let me know if you want to stay in one of the cottages. I have provided a list of hotel options for each overnight location. Many of the locations include a breakfast. Hotel cost for sharing a room is about $500.

Any Questions: please call/text Jan Friswold at 440-570-4601 or via email at jan.m.friswold@gmail.com.

Knox County Biketober Fest, Mount Vernon (Friday, October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Non-club invitational ride sponsored by Outdoor Pursuits

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KCBF

Silver Wheels contact:

Visobe Welch-Burnett

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7/22/26

Get ready to hit the scenic routes! Registration is now officially open for Knox County Biketoberfest, in Mt Vernon Ohio, returning for its second successful year. Several of us from Silver Wheels had an absolutely fantastic time on their inaugural ride last year, and we're thrilled to encourage more of you to join this year's adventure!

This event is organized by Columbus Outdoor Pursuits, the same respected organization renowned for orchestrating the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA). You can expect a well-planned, fully supported, and incredibly enjoyable experience.

Biketoberfest is designed as a camping tour. But due to the event's excellent location directly on the bike path, several Silverwheelers opted for the comfort of the nearby Comfort Inn. This hotel is situated right next to the bike trail and is less than a mile from the ride's starting point, providing effortless access for those who prefer not to camp.

I will be acting as Silver Wheels’ point person for this event. To ensure smooth coordination, shared information, and group camaraderie, please inform me as soon as you have completed your registration. I will then create a group email list for our club members who are attending, making it easy for us to share updates, plan meet-ups, and enjoy the event together. Visobe

Board Meeting, Oberlin Public Library (Tuesday, October 06, 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

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Monthly meeting of Silver Wheels Board of Directors in the Craft Room.

Club members welcome to attend.

Details posted as available.

All* Oberlin AutoZone (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

After the rides a lot of the folks get together for a little pizzaraderie at a local eatery. Not mandatory - but fun. Ask around if interested.

Level Leader Miles Route

Wanted: Ride leaders for all open slots. Plus/minus rides also accepted. Any questions or to volunteer contact:

Rick Wells

hogandprincess@aol.com

2* Abram Pavilion (Oberlin AutoZone), McGowan 22 miles (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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2* Route

All* Oberlin AutoZone (Wednesday, October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

After the rides a lot of the folks get together for a little pizzaraderie at a local eatery. Not mandatory - but fun. Ask around if interested.

Level Leader Miles Route

Wanted: Ride leaders for all open slots. Plus/minus rides also accepted. Any questions or to volunteer contact:

Rick Wells

hogandprincess@aol.com

2* Abram Pavilion (Oberlin AutoZone), McGowan 24 miles (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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Ride to Wakeman for ice cream and back.

All* Oberlin AutoZone (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

After the rides a lot of the folks get together for a little pizzaraderie at a local eatery. Not mandatory - but fun. Ask around if interested.

Level Leader Miles Route

Wanted: Ride leaders for all open slots. Plus/minus rides also accepted. Any questions or to volunteer contact:

Rick Wells

hogandprincess@aol.com

All* Halloween Ride & Potluck, Oberlin Public Library (Saturday, October 24, 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Halloween Video

Halloween Ride and Potluck

This fun ride and potluck is on the calendar again this year! Bicycle safe costumes are encouraged, but not required. We will be starting at the Oberlin Public Library, 65 South Main St. Park in the library parking lot, the police station/city hall lot, or at the medical offices just behind the library.

11:00 A.M.: Room setup and food drop-off. We are in the Community Room, just past the restrooms, on the right. A refrigerator is available in the kitchenette.

11:30 - Rides start.

1:30 P.M. - Eat, socialize, and play games.

Here’s where help is needed:

Soup Suppliers: We 6 - 8 volunteers to supply a crock pot of soup.

Potluck Contributors: Members are welcome (not mandatory) to bring salads, breads, crackers, desserts, etc. You don’t have to sign up to indicate what you are bringing in advance - you bring it, we'll eat it. If you have nothing to bring, come anyway. We only ran out of food once – but that is another story.

Soup “Sentries”: Someone to be at the library at 10 a.m. and to oversee arranging tables, putting on tablecloths, organizing the buffet line, stirring the soup pots, etc. We need several non-riders to assist with those tasks while the rides are going on. Contact Eva if you can help.

We would like to encourage members who are no longer riding, to come, eat and socialize.

Anybody who doesn't plan to ride is still ENCOURAGED to come socialize and eat. If you're not riding, there will probably be some table games to play, you can help with the food set up, or listen to stories of past rides and riders - they get "enhanced" and "improved" every year!

Room Restorers: Help take down the tables and fold and stack the chairs. You don’t have to sign up in advance, just be around to help when we wrap up.

Costumes optional but fun. We've seen you in bike clothes...you probably won't look any weirder. If riding, be sure your costume is bike safe.

Ride Leaders: Ride leaders for open star levels needed, +/– rides are also welcome. Contact Tom if you are willing to plan and lead a ride.

Level Leader Miles Route

Additional details posted as available.

Event Hosts:

Eva Weber weber.1@osu.edu 440/935-6385

Tom Weber spyderfolks@gmail.com 440/774-9034

All* Oberlin AutoZone (Wednesday, October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

After the rides a lot of the folks get together for a little pizzaraderie at a local eatery. Not mandatory - but fun. Ask around if interested.

Level Leader Miles Route

Wanted: Ride leaders for all open slots. Plus/minus rides also accepted. Any questions or to volunteer contact:

Rick Wells

hogandprincess@aol.com

Red Flannel, The Lodge of New Russia Township (Sunday, November 01, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Non-club invitational ride sponsored by the Lorain County Bicycle Club.

Click on link below for information.

Red Flannel

Club contact:

Karen Hobbs

hobbskaren53@gmail.com

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Which other Silver Wheels members are doing the Red Flannel Ride? I am doing the 62-mile route, likely at a 2+ or 3- pace. Christopher M. Day

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--__________My plans for Red Flannel are:

Register day of ride. Roll out at 10:00 am. Ride the flatlander course which is trail west to Wakeman 28 miles. I'll be riding a 2* pace. Let me know if you're thinking of riding with me. It will be cold by my standards with wind from the west...not too strong. I'm not leading this ride, it's a YOYO, but would enjoy having others with me. Eva Weber weber.1@osu.edu

Board Meeting, Oberlin Public Library (Tuesday, November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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Monthly meeting of Silver Wheels Board of Directors in the Craft Room.

Club members welcome to attend.

Details posted as available.

General Membership Meeting, Carlisle Visitor Ctr. (Thursday, November 19, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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Black River Room

Club general membership meeting.

Visitors Welcome

It's time for another SWCC membership meeting! Come on out and socialize with your fellow Silver Wheelers.

Additional information posted as available.

All* Fall Chili Wiener Ride & Potluck, Oberlin Public Library (Saturday, November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

2026 Fall Chili Wiener Ride & Potluck

It's that time of year to get your thermals and chili recipes out!!

This annual event marks the official close of our 2026 riding season. Any mileage achieved subsequent to these rides will be recorded for the 2027 riding season.

We will be meeting at the Oberlin Public Library Community Room. We have the Community Room from 11:00 to 4:00. We need chili makers. Additional sides are always welcome! Food can be dropped off starting at 11:00 a.m.

For the event, it is convenient and saves disposables if you bring your own table service. However, the Club will have available limited disposable tableware.

Rides will start at 11:30. The plan is to eat at 1:30. I will also need a couple of people to watch the crockpots while others are riding. Let me know if you can help in any way!! Thanks so much!

Star Leader Miles Route

Note: If a Star Chase is indicated, two or more rides of adjacent levels will be using the same route. Unlike a typical club ride, the leader(s) will not slow down to accommodate lagging riders, instead leaving them to be picked up by a trailing group. The lowest participating level will leave no one behind.

Ride leaders for all open slots needed. Plus and minus stars also accepted.

Event Host: Norm Diederich

Additional information posted as available