Silver Wheels Cycling Club upcoming events

2* Abram Pavilion (Oberlin AutoZone), C. Burkhardt 20 miles (Friday, August 07, 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Click to the right for approximate start location: start

The popular ReRun Ride. Ride direction, (clockwise/ counter clockwise), will be a ride time decision based on current weather conditions.

Click below for route map/cues:

2* CW Route

2* CCW Route

Anyone who would like to go to early lunch afterwards at Main Street Grill is welcome. Cheryl

3* Ridgefield Dev., N. Ridgeville - Schneider 25 miles (Friday, August 07, 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT

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Club ride from the Diederich residence.

Click link below for route map/cues:

3* Route

3* Sherod Park - Gerber/Townsend 25 miles (Monday, August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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Ride leader is a ride time decision.

Click below for route map/cues:

tbd

2* Sherod Park - Weber 25 miles (Monday, August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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Click below for route map/cues if available:

tbd

1* "Midnight" (9:30) Metropark Ride, Lakewood - Healy 14 miles (Monday, August 10, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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Click below for Event Detail:

SWCC Midnight Metropark Ride

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7/21/26

Yesterday's (7/20) "Midnight" (9:30 pm) Metropark Vetting Ride was a success.

I think anyone who attends the actual "midnight" ride August 10th will have a bit of fun with it . Particularly if one "never" ride at night.

This 1* ride is a 7.x mile (one way) out-n-back ride using the multi-purpose trail of the Rocky River Reservation.
KSU is when Civil Twilight is over ( apx 9:30pm)

For those that care:

Civil Twilight: is when the Sun is 0° to 6° BELOW the horizon.

During this time, Sunlight will bounce off the sky and clouds from below the horizon as to allow humans

to clearly distinguish terrestrial objects and carry on outdoor activities with the naked eye despite the Sun having already set.

Duration varies by globe location and time of year. For Cleveland in July, the Civil Twilight lasts about 32 min

Civil Twilight is often the legal definition referenced to actions such as turning on vehicle headlights.

Nautical Twilight: is when the Sun is 6° to 12° BELOW the horizon.

During this period Sailors at Sea can still visually observe the horizon with enough clarity as to take reliable navigational readings.

Duration varies by globe location and time of year and for Cleveland in July, Nautical Twilight lasts 41 min.

Those of us not at sea tend refer to "Nautical Twilight" and everything thereafter as "night".

The "All-Darkness/"Midnight" ride has one official stop a "turn-around" metroparks parking lot with bathroom.
this parking lot is located 7.x miles away from the start and the parking lot "closes" 11pm

This is a reasonably flat ride with two small hills.

We will stop at the top of these hills particularly if there are walkers.
I will stop when we cross rivers if it looks like the bats are out feasting on the bugs over the water.
The ride is slightly under 15 miles long and we finish sometime between 11 and 11:30 pm
We had four riders for the vetting. Each of us had a "kickass" bike light.
Everyone's light lasted the full 2 hours at max brightness (though none of us could have gone much longer).
Hope to see Y'all at the actual "midnight" ride August 10th.

All* Oberlin AutoZone (Wednesday, August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 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

2* Weber tbd

3* McGowan tbd

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:

Jeff Shafer

Jeff.Shafer@cox.net

All* Stout Memorial Redux Ride 4x25 miles, Wakeman Elevator (Saturday, August 15, 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

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DENNIS STOUT MEMORIAL

DEPOT DAYS REDUX RIDE

Please come out to ride and keep Dennis in your thoughts. Dennis was a long time and very active member of the Silver Wheels Cycling club who started this ride. I am honored to be the ride coordinator for this event as Dennis was a dear friend and we rode and traveled many miles together.

Several loop options are offered, (both clockwise - CW, and counter clockwise - CCW). Do as many loops as you want, quit when you have had enough. Trail riding will also be accepted.

There are 2 new south routes this year (thanks to Rob H. for designing them) due to a road closure on last year's routes. Both routes have optional stops at Golden Spur Bakery (open 8-2) and the Wakeman Maple Farm (they don't have set hours but if they are there they will open for riders). One of these routes has 2 sections of gravel- just go slow and be careful, it is a very nice route.

All routes start and end at the Wakeman Elevator.

This is a Map/YOYO (You’re On Your Own) ride. There are no designated ride leaders. The routes are not marked and there is no SAG support. It is strongly recommended that you print your own cue sheets or download routes using the RWGPS Event link below. Riders are encouraged to ride with a partner and carry a cell phone.

RWGPS Event Link:

Dennis Stout Memorial Depot Day Redux · Ride with GPS

Participants should sign in at the Elevator prior to riding. Riders should also check back in when they are finished riding and to record their mileage for the day and indicate they are no longer on the road.

There is limited parking behind and on the left side (in the grass) of the storage facilities at the back of the restaurant, at the Wakeman Community Park parking lot, and the gravel lot next to Affordable Storage on Railroad Ave.

PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN WAKEMAN ELEVATOR'S FRONT LOT-THAT IS FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS

The Elevator kindly lets us use their facility for this ride so please patronize them throughout the day. Good food and cold beer!

I am looking for Elevator sitters to sit at the sign in table to assist riders coming and going. Any hours or time of day is needed and welcomed. Please contact me if you can help.

Thanks,

Rick Wells

Event coordinator

hogandprincess@aol.com

440-554-6517

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If any folks submit a newsgroup "request for riding companions", their announcements indicating intended star level, distance and start time will be posted below:

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1* Abram Pavilion (AutoZone)- Weber 10/20 miles (Sunday, August 16, 2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Click to the right for approximate ride start location: start

We'll do a slow roll around Oberlin for approx. 10 miles, stopping at a point of interest. We'll end the town part of the ride back at Pavilion 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

1* Guardians Vetting Ride, Edgewater Pk. - Healy 14 miles (Monday, August 17, 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:15:00 GMT

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Vetting the Guardians Game ride
This ride is vetting the route and parking logistics only, we will NOT be seeing a ball game during Vetting.
Because of the above, doing the vetting ride will not be the same as doing the the actual Guardians ride.
To do the vetting ride review this link and show up on Aug 17 (both rides are 1*)
Unlike the actual Guardians ride, the vetting ride does NOT have a "Registration"/SignUp form.
The reason why is we are neither seeing the game nor actually parking the the TRI-C garage.
(the actual Guardians ride is Sep 3)

3* Sherod Park - Gerber/Townsend 25 miles (Monday, August 17, 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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Ride leader is a ride time decision.

Click below for route map/cues:

tbd

2* Sherod Park - Weber 20-25 miles (Monday, August 17, 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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Click below for route map/cues if available:

tbd

All* Oberlin AutoZone (Wednesday, August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:30:00 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

1* Westover 10-15 Trail

2+* McGowan tbd

3* Schneider tbd

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

Jeff Shafer

Jeff.Shafer@cox.net

Bike Cleveland Fundo, Cleveland (Saturday, August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Non-Club sponsored invitational ride.

Click below for details:

2026 Bike Cleveland Fundo

If you are planning on riding, can you let me know at

Also, what ride distance you plan to do and at what ride level in case there are others who may be planning the same ride and would like another SW to ride with.

If you are interested, we will gather at 7:45 in front of the start line to take a group picture and then be ready to ride.

At the end of the ride please send me your miles and I will submit them.

tbd

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3/3+* Oberlin Rec Complex - Hipskind 25/25+ miles (Saturday, August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

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Coffee stop at mile 14 at Agape Coffeehouse in Lagrange. After returning to the cars at mile 25, leader might do a 10-15 mile loop to add on a few extra miles.

Click below for route map/cues:

3/3+* Route

Click below for stop information::

https://agapecoffeehouse.square.site/

1* Abram Pavilion (AutoZone)- Weber 10/20 miles (Sunday, August 23, 2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Click to the right for approximate ride start location: start

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

3* Sherod Park - Gerber/Townsend 25 miles (Monday, August 24, 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Click right for approximate ride start location: Start

Ride leader is a ride time decision.

Click below for route map/cues:

tbd

2* Sherod Park - Weber 20-25 miles (Monday, August 24, 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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Click below for route map/cues if available:

tbd

All* Oberlin AutoZone (Wednesday, August 26, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:30:00 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

2+* McGowan tbd

3* Schneider tbd

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

Jeff Shafer

Jeff.Shafer@cox.net

3* Sherod Park - Gerber/Townsend 25 miles (Monday, August 31, 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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Ride leader is a ride time decision.

Click below for route map/cues:

tbd

Board Meeting, Oberlin Public Library (Tuesday, September 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Click right for location: Oberlin Public Library

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, September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:30:00 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

1* Guardians Ride,Edgewater Pk. - Healy 14 miles (Thursday, September 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Clck right for approximate start location: Start

Click below for Event Detail:

SWCC Guardians Ballpark Ride

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.

Click below for event website:

2026 Midwest Tandem Rally

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

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:30:00 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

Fall Picnic (Saturday, September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

FALL PICNIC

Event honoring the folks that make this club work - the ride leaders. If you have led a ride, been on a ride led by a leader, intend to go on a ride led by a leader in the future, or just want to see what a ride leader looks like from the front, this event is for you. Here’s another chance to socialize, share a meal and talk about all the great events that our ride leaders have put together, including a wrong turn or two. All members and guests welcome.

The location is the same as last year, 12837 Diagonal Road, LaGrange, OH, 44050, (across from Carlisle Visitor Center), hosted by Joe and Kathy Yourkiewicz.

The club is providing food from Lorenzos. We will have pizza, lasagna, salad, and rolls. It is not necessary to bring food, but you may if you wish. Do bring your own beverages. We have some chairs but some people will need to bring some. Planning to eat at 2:00.

We ask that you register, (by clicking the blue box to the left - registration opens August 16). It makes it so much easier for the planners to get an idea of how much food to order.

New folks, come, socialize, hear the stories - some of them may be true - .and find out how much fun you missed this year. This event requires no riding, a helmet is not needed, and no miles are earned.

Contact me directly with any questions.

Kathy Yourkiewicz

Details added as known.

All* Oberlin AutoZone (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:30:00 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

General Membership Meeting, Carlisle Visitor Ctr. (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Click right for location: Carlisle Visitor Center

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.

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

Click below for details:

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

All* Oberlin AutoZone (Wednesday, September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:30:00 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* Oberlin AutoZone (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:30:00 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

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

Click below for ride website:

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

Click right for location: Oberlin Public Library

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 21:30:00 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* Oberlin AutoZone (Wednesday, October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:30:00 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* Oberlin AutoZone (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:30:00 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 14:00:00 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.

10:00 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.

10:30 - Rides start.

12:30 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 21:30:00 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

Click right for approximate ride start location: Start

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

Click right for location: Oberlin Public Library

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

Click right for location: Carlisle Visitor Center

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 (Sunday, November 22, 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 05:00:00 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.

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