RWGPS TRAINING
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2* Route
Ride leader is a ride time decision.
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3* Route
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* Westover 10-15 Trail
2* Friswold
3-* McGowan
3* Day
4* Nagle
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:
Norm Diederich
norm.diederich@gmail.com
SUMMIT COUNTY BIKE & HIKE TRAIL
We will ride at a 2* pace, at times even a 2- pace, but the hills and distance will earn the plus rating.
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The popular ReRun Ride. Ride direction, (clockwise/ counter clockwise), will be a ride time decision based on current weather conditions.
2* CCW Route
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Tour de Retirement
Celebrate my retirement with a ride from the Health Department to Oberlin on the bike path. The ride will start 15 minutes after my last day of work, from the parking lot. Gather under the pine trees. You are welcome to come early to my reception inside in the meeting room. There may be cake and punch, who knows.
John Harbeck
Non-club unsupported invitational ride sponsored by the Lorain County Bicycle Club.
Click the link below for information:
Roast Your Buns
Club contact:
Karen Hobbs
hobbskaren53@gmail.com
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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.
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Jeff Shafer
Jeff.Shafer@cox.net
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Franklin PA
Tentative Itinerary, with the understanding that weather and other unpredictable forces may alter plans. Also with the understanding that the attendees of this trip may have a variety of riding styles and preferences. Ideally it would be great if we all rode together but if I ride too slow I certainly don't want to hold anyone back and you may plan your own routes, I will assure the group that no riders will be left to fend for themselves.
Day 1. Rail 66 20 miles (40 out and back)
Rail 66 Country Trail, Rte 322, Shippenville, PA 16254
after ride check into hotel
Quality Inn & Conference Center
Day 2. Allegheny River & Samuel Justus Trails, The Allegheny River Trail is a 28.2 mile trail (56 out and back) it connects to the Samuel Justice Trail which is an additional 6.98 miles. The Allegheny River Trail features tunnels the longest is approximately 3/4 of a mile long. Lights will be required.
Day 3. The Oil Creek State Park Trail. 9.5 connected to Queen City Trail 1.5 miles on the north end and the McClintock Trail to the South 9.4 miles. Combine the three trails and you have an out and back ride of 40 miles. Or longer if you wish to add the connected Samuel Justice Trail
Day 4 Sandy Creek Trail 12 miles long. Riders can do the whole trail out and back for quick 24 miles before the drive home or a shorter version or add miles as it intersects The Allegheny River Trail.
All trails are paved and flat. and many of the trails are connected so there are many options for those who wish to extend the daily rides.
Ride leader has a planned scouting mission to make sure we won't have any surprises.
Lodging:
Group Name: Silver Wheels Cycling
Arrival Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 Departure Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 call for group rate, advised to not make online reservations. Contract Information (814) 437-3031 *Fixed Cut Off Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
The group rate saves $19 per room with the options of single room at $130, 2 Beds $140, King Suite $136. We have a block of 12 Rooms but additional rooms can still be booked at the group rate.
Questions? Contact
Joel Edmonds
Details posted as known.
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7/9/26
The group discount expires July 12th.
Also I would like to know who is planning to attend.
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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.
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".
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.
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DENNIS STOUT MEMORIAL DEPOT DAY REDUX RIDE
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. 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: Stout Memorial Event
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 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 amount of hours or time of day is needed and welcomed. Please contact me if you can help.
Thanks,
Rick Wells
Event coordinator
hogandprincess@aol.com
440-554-651
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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 here.
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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)
Non-Club sponsored invitational ride.
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If you are planning on riding, can you let me know at pdoheny@kent.edu
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.
Any questions text 216-533-9708
Peggy Doheny
216-533-9708
pdoheny@kent.edu
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August 26–28, 2026
Self‑contained bikepacking adventure from Port Clinton to the Kellys Island Ferry in Marblehead (approx. 25 miles each way). Riders will take the ferry to Kellys Island State Park for two nights of camping. Thursday is a full day of island exploration by bike, including the Glacial Grooves, Charles Herndon Gallery & Sculpture Garden, Inscription Rock, and relaxing beach time. Return to the mainland Friday morning and ride back to Port Clinton.
Click below for mainland route map/cues:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50989308
Limited campsites available. RSVP required.
Questions: Contact Jan Friswold — jan.m.friswold@gmail.com
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SWCC Guardians Ballpark Ride
Non Club sponsored Invitational ride for tandem bicycles.
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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.
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Michigan Adventure
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.
Non-club sponsored invitational ride
Coast to the Oast
Join in the 7th annual Coast to the Oast ride on September 19th. 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
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.
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
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.
Additional details posted as available.
Event Hosts:
Eva Weber weber.1@osu.edu 440/935-6385
Tom Weber spyderfolks@gmail.com 440/774-9034
Non-club invitational ride sponsored by the Lorain County Bicycle Club.
Click on link below for information.
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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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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
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
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