RWGPS TRAINING
Click to the right for approximate start location: start
This ride returns to the start point after 20 miles. Riders can stop there or continue on for an optional five-mile ride extension.
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* CCW Route
Click right for approximate ride start location: Start
Part of the Not Slovenia Ride Series.
Today's adventure will take us down the Akron Hike and Bike trail and into the village of Silverlake, where we will do Silver Lake loop,, A mostly trail ride but some neighborhood streets with light traffic.
We may reverse the route depending on the winds.
Click right for approximate ride start location. Start
Note that access to the parking lot is on the south side of Old Rockside Road, which runs parallel and north of Rockside Rd. The entry passes under Rockside Road.
Note: This is the official Pat Perkins Retirement Ride. (editor's note - we assume this is from her job, not her cycling.)
Ride will go northbound on paved section of towpath through Wendy Park to Edgewater Park and back.
Optional after ride lunch at Slyman's Tavern
Slyman's Tavern website
6901 Rockside rd. Independence, Oh
FYI - Joel has recently updated his phone number in the SW directory.
Monthly meeting of Silver Wheels Board of Directors in the Greenberg Room.. Club members welcome to attend.
Details posted as available.
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*
2+* Weber 25 tbd
3*
4*
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
Click right for approximate rides start location: Start
INDEPENDENCE DAY RIDE
(Tour de Lorain County)
Silver Wheelers:
Announcing plans for our 2025 July 4th All Star Breakfast Ride. This year’s start and end will be the Cooper Community Resources Center in Oberlin, 500 E. Lorain St. Parking is on the east side. The side doors of the center will open at 7 a.m. for those delivering food items to share and/or in need of a restroom.
This will be a potluck meal. The club will be providing coffee; a cooler or two with ice; some serving ware and breakfast flatbread sandwiches from Subway. Participants are encouraged to bring a dish to share (Entrée; Pastry/Bread; Juice; Meat; Fruit). Note that use of a kitchen for the heating of food is not available. You must supply your own method of warming if needed. (Plugin access for warming units is available). To be environmentally conscious, please remember to bring your own dinnerware and utensils. Thank you!
This is an All Star ride with ride leaders for most levels. Rides will start at 7:30 a.m. For those wishing to just socialize and/or eat, the serving line will open at 9:30 a.m. Whether you plan to participate in the ride or simply join us for the festivities, we kindly request that you use the blue registration link to the left to confirm your attendance.
Ride Line Up
Star Leader Miles Route
1* C. Burkhardt 15 Trail
2* Weber tbd
3* Morell 20-22
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 are needed for open slots. Plus/minus levels accepted. If interested in leading, please contact me at:
rburkhardt@roadrunner.com .
Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 4th.
Event Coordinator:
Bob Burkhardt
Details posted as available
A Club favorite event, out where there is a lot of room to ride!
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.
Click below for route map/cues if available:
tbd
2*
Cleveland Metroparks Valley Parkway Strongsville to Lakewood Park and back.
We'll be using a detour to bypass the closed Cedar Point area. There will be several steep hills along the way. After we leave the parkway we'll be riding on residential streets and streets with marked bike lanes in Lakewood.
Saturday, July 12, will be the annual "Ride The Dog" event. This will be an opportunity for Club members to ride and check the routes for our annual invitational ride "Dog Days Wine Tour", (since we will be working on the day of the DDWT supporting the ride).
You can start your ride from the Oberlin Auto Zone lot. From there you can easily ride to Professor St. and pick up the route. Actual route starts at the college but we don’t have permission to park there. Please understand that this is basically an unsupported map ride (YOYO), with no real services or leaders. Rest stops may not be open to us in the early morning. It is advised to group up with others who wish to ride the chosen route at a similar pace. Folks intending to ride specific routes at certain times/paces and looking for companions will be posted here as known.
Click below for route maps/cues:
Club contacts: Jose Morell
Steve Osmialowski
If you note any issues with the
- painted wine bottle road arrows,
- cue sheets,
- verbal turn by turn navigation, or
- any concerns with the roads,
please send an email to:
Jose Morell
with all pertinent details immediately after the ride so the routes can be adjusted as needed.
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Publicized requests for riding companions will be copied here.
Club general membership meeting.
Visitors Welcome
We will be in the Black River Room.
Additional information posted as available.
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1, 2025
Registration Dates & Fees:
Event Details: Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Location: Austin E. Knowlton Athletics Complex, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH
What to Expect: Choose your adventure: 28, 50, or 62 miles
Enjoy scenic routes with rest stops at local wineries. ️ Celebrate your ride with a delicious hot sit-down meal at the finish.
Extras: Exclusive DDWT Merchandise available for pre-order during registration—order by May 2nd, 2025!
Don't miss out on the ultimate cycling experience of the year! and secure your spot!
Don't forget to order your exclusive DDWT merchandise only available during registration until 5/2/2025 - Learn More
Non-club sponsored invitational ride.
Club Contact:
Kathy Yourkiewicz
Click below for website:
Amishland and Lakes
Jeff Shafer
jeff.shafer@cox.net
Dennis Stout Memorial Depot Day Redux Ride
This event's name was changed to honor Dennis Stout. Dennis was a long time and very active member of The Silver Wheels Cycling Club who came up with and created this ride.
This event is similar to the June Woosley Depot Day, but later in the year to give those that have progressed over the season a chance to achieve personal goals in the same rider friendly setting.
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: tbd
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
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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.
Non-Club sponsored invitational ride.
Click below for details:
Questions?
Club contact:
Peggy Doheny
pdoheny@kent.edu
216-533-9708
Non-club invitational ride for tandems sponsored by the Cleveland Touring Club..
Midwest Tandem Rally
Jerry Gach
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). 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.
Details added as known.
Note time change.
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.
Additional details posted as available.
Event Hosts:
Eva Weber weber.1@osu.edu 440/935-6385
Tom Weber spyderfolks@gmail.com 440/774-9034
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!
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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