Silver Wheels Cycling Club upcoming events

2/3 Kipton Community Park - Weber/Schneider 24 miles (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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NOTE: These rides are a star-chase, where two rides of adjacent star levels use the same route. Unlike a typical club ride, the leader of the faster ride will not slow down to accommodate folks unable to maintain the pace, leaving them to be picked up by the trailing ride. The trailing ride will leave no rider behind.

Did you ride the series of "Not GOBA" rides back in June? Some of us discovered the Golden Spur Bakery out in the middle of nowhere south of Wakeman. I enjoyed a super delicious apple fritter and knew that I would have to lead another ride this year to that destination. I've shortened the "Not GOBA" route to about 25 miles. We head south from Kipton on Butler Road down to Ferry Rd. and the Golden Spur. We'll return north primarily on Chenango River Rd. with some hills along the river. After a short rest stop in Wakeman (about mile 18) we'll return to Kipton on the North Coast Inland Trail. We'll be on road and NCIT. This route will not include the half-mile gravel stretch on Jarvis Road which was on the original longer "Not GOBA" ride.

Click below for route map/cues:

2*/3* Route

Golden Spur - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572877920714

3* Sheldon Woods (Indian Hollow), LCMP - Schneider 25+ miles (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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2* Abram Pavilion (Oberlin AutoZone), McGowan 22 miles (Friday, October 09, 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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Ride to Wakeman for ice cream and back.

2* Abram Pavilion (Oberlin AutoZone), R. Wells 25 miles (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

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

We will have a post ride optional lunch at an Oberlin eatery!!!

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1* Abram Pavilion (AutoZone)- Weber 10/20 miles (Sunday, October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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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

3* Sherod Park (new time) - Gerber/Townsend 25 miles (Monday, October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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Ride leader is a ride time decision.

Note: New time - different from last week

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2* 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

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* Weber 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:

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.

2+* Killbuck Valley, Lodi - Edmonds 40 miles - (Thursday, October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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2+* Route

2* Abram Pavilion (Oberlin AutoZone), McGowan 22 miles (Friday, October 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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Ride to Wakeman for ice cream and back.

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 need 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 11 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

2* Abram Pavilion (Oberlin AutoZone), McGowan 22 miles (Friday, October 30, 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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Ride to Wakeman for ice cream and back.

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

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 (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

Silver Wheels Cycling Club upcoming events

2*/3* Kipton Community Park - Weber/Schneider 24 miles (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

3* Sheldon Woods (Indian Hollow), LCMP - Schneider 25+ miles (Friday, October 09, 2026)

2* Abram Pavilion (Oberlin AutoZone), McGowan 22 miles (Friday, October 09, 2026)

2* Abram Pavilion (Oberlin AutoZone), R. Wells 25 miles (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

1* Abram Pavilion (AutoZone)- Weber 10/20 miles (Sunday, October 11, 2026)

3* Sherod Park (new time) - Gerber/Townsend 25 miles (Monday, October 12, 2026)

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

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

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

2+* Killbuck Valley, Lodi - Edmonds 40 miles - (Thursday, October 22, 2026)

2* Abram Pavilion (Oberlin AutoZone), McGowan 22 miles (Friday, October 23, 2026)

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

2* Abram Pavilion (Oberlin AutoZone), McGowan 22 miles (Friday, October 30, 2026)

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

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

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

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

2/3 Kipton Community Park - Weber/Schneider 24 miles (Thursday, October 08, 2026)