RWGPS TRAINING
Note time change.
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
1* Jacquemotte 10-15 Trail
2* Weber 24 2* Route
3* Schneider 26 3* Route
4* see Calendar entry for 4* ride posted at AutoZone for 5:30
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
Click right for ride start location: Start
Click below for route map/cues:
Click to the right for approximate start location: start
We will ride the 20 mile Chase 1 route, (below), at a 2+ speed. Then, after a break at the Abrams Pavilion, those who wish can continue with me on the trail to Wakeman for ice cream and back for an additional easy 24 miles.
Click right for approximate ride start location: Start
Club ride from the Diederich residence.
Click link below for route map/cues:
Club general membership meeting.
Visitors Welcome
We will be in the Black River Room.
Additional information posted as available.
Meet at the trailhead/dogpark parking lot. About 75 minutes from Oberlin.
Take I71 south to exit 165 (Alexander Rd.)
Go left about 1 mile. The lot is on the right side.
We will ride the trail north to the end in Mansfield, then head back to the cars for 22 miles. We can then have a lunch break (bring your own food and leave it in your vehicle) After lunch, we can then ride south 7 miles to the end. On the way back, an ice cream stop is planned.
We'll do a slow roll around Oberlin for approx. 10 miles, stopping at a point of interest. We'll finish the town part of the ride back at Auto Zone parking lot. Riders can end their ride there, or after a short rest break can continue with a trail ride for approximately 10 additional miles.
Meet in the Abram Pavilion lot behind McDonald's off the AutoZone lot
Are you ready for a Niagara on the Lake experience on a bike this fall!! The Silver Wheels Cycling Club has approved a three-night adventure to Welland, Ontario. There are many recreational trails to choose from. The routes are on the SW Event Page https://ridewithgps.com/events/56758-niagara-on-the-lake-adventure-2025 Places to visit include Niagara on the Lake, Welland Canal, Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, and many great wineries. There is a lot to explore!
We are making plans to stay the Best Western Plus in Welland, Ontario for three nights, Monday, Sept 22, Tuesday, Sept 23, and Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025. Welland is 236 miles from Westlake, less than a four hour drive.
If you are interested, we can send more information on the hotel reservation process. Please let us know by August 15th if you are interested.
Send your response to Peggy Doheny pdoheny@kent.edu
A Club favorite event, out where there is a lot of room to ride!
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1*
2* McGowan
3*
4*
These rides are a star chase. Both rides use the same route. Unlike a typical Club ride, the leader of the faster group will not slow down for riders unable to maintain the pace, leaving them to be picked up by the trailing group. The trailing group will leave no rider behind.
1* Bouch 10-15 Trail
2* Zacharias
Non-club invitational ride sponsored by Outdoor Pursuits
Click below for ride website:
KCBF
Silver Wheels contact:
Sharon Zacharias
Monthly meeting of Silver Wheels Board of Directors in the Greenberg Room.. Club members welcome to attend.
Details posted as available.
1* C. Burkhardt 10-15 Trail
Bike and Hike Adventure
We will meet at Mineral Lake Park, Middlefield for an out and back along the Maple Highlands Trail.
Optional post ride short hike at Nelson-Kennedy Ledges Park - 15 minute drive from Mineral Lake Park.
Nelson Kennedy State Park
Note: This is the last Wednesday All* Ride of the year.
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.
1 P.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.
1:30 - Rides start.
3:30 - Eat! Folks can socialize, play games, and clean up until 4:30, when the room must be vacated.
Here’s where help is needed:
Soup Suppliers: Six to eight soup makers are needed (we will leave the pots of chili for the November Chili Wiener Ride. Contact Eva if you can volunteer to supply 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”: 2 or 3 people are needed to help set up tables and chairs, buffet table, watch the crockpots, stir the soup, and set out buffet items for lunch. Soup sentries will not be riding. Contact Eva if you can help with this role.
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.
Ride Leaders: Ride leaders for all star levels needed, +/– rides are also welcome. Contact Tom if you are willing to plan and lead a ride.
2*
Additional details posted as available.
Event Hosts:
Eva Weber weber.1@osu.edu 440/935-6385
Tom Weber spyderfolks@gmail.com 440/774-9034
Invitational ride sponsored by the Lorain County Bicycle Club.
Click on link below for information.
Club contact:
Karen Hobbs
hobbskaren53@gmail.com
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2025 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 2025 riding season. Any mileage achieved subsequent to these rides will be recorded for the 2026 riding season.
We will be meeting at the Oberlin Public Library. We have the Community Room from noon to four. We need folks to volunteer a crok pot of chili. If you can help contact the host. Additional sides are always welcome! Food can be dropped off starting at noon. Rides will start at 12:30. The plan is to eat at 2:30. 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: Rick Wells
Additional information posted as available
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