Rochester Bicycling Club

Are you ready for the challenge?

The RBC annual picnic and challenge ride is Sat July 25th. This is an all day event starting at 7am (rain or shine) and ending at 7am the following day if anyone wants to ride that long. You can come just to eat or to ride. Regardless of what you decide to do, just bring a dish to pass and spend the day however you would like.

This is the club’s annual picnic/ride held at Farmington Town Park in Farmington. The park sits in the middle of a figure eight loop, with each loop being 25 miles. (more…)

June 24th, July 15th, & Aug 5th
7:00pm

Christ the Good Shepherd Church
1000 N. Winton Road
Rochester, New York 14609

In case you missed the last Open House offered, we will be hosting three more Open House’s for all those interested in learning more about the Rochester Bicycling Club. We will talk about the types of rides we offer, our ride calendar, member benefits, maintenance classes, maps, social events, loaner equipment available to members, and much more.

If you know anyone thinking about joining our club, or if you’re a member already but don’t know all the benefits the club has to offer, this Open House is for you. Please feel free to bring a friend.

Refreshments will be served

For more information, please email:

Michael Barber - Education Director

bikerochester@rochester.rr.com

The first RBC “Social Ride” was held on Sunday, June 14, 2009.  Hosted by Barb and Mike Barber, 28 very enthusiastic cyclists were welcomed to a morning ride out of Mendon Ponds Park.   Many commented that they were attracted to the concept of group-riding with a social emphasis.

Riding as a social group creates a dynamic that encourages conversation and cohesiveness and was well demonstrated on this ride!  Everyone became acquainted with their riding companions and supported each other on the road.  The refreshment break along the route was an opportunity to relax and enjoy each others’ company off the road.  “Enjoy Café” in Honeoye Falls provided the perfect setting on their outdoor patio.

Many of the riders expressed their desire to see more “Social Rides” on the RBC calendar next year.  Generally, they felt their biking experience was enhanced in the company of others where they could meet new friends, spend some non-ride time together over refreshments, and feel confident that they were being supported on the road by their fellow riders.

Two more “Social Rides” are scheduled for this season:

• Sunday, July 12, 1:00 PM
  RBC Map #212:  Mendon Ponds - Lima
  Modified, 27 Miles
  Food:  Dipper Dan’s Ice Cream in Honeoye Falls

• Saturday, August 29, 9:00 AM
  RBC Map #24:  Mendon Ponds - Locust Lawn, 29 Miles
  Food:  Sweet Solutions Bakery in Ionia

These are moderately-paced rides on which participants should be able to average 13-15 mph.

We invite you to come out and join us!

Barb & Mike Barber

Adopt a Highway

Tues June 16th at 6pm

Meet at the corner of Plank Rd and Rt 250 in Webster. Bring a safety vest and bike helmet if you have them, otherwise the DOT provides both. (one size fits all)

Wear boots and work gloves in case it has been wet and lets hope they haven’t recently mowed the grass leaving all the trash in tiny pieces! This counts towards a volunteer point.

Contact Steve 338-3629
steven.r.wowkowych@delphi.com

Sunday, June 14, Sunday, July 12 and Saturday, August 29.

A new category of rides has been introduced to the 2009 RBC Ride Calendar.  Designated as “Social Rides,” they will have a pronounced focus on the social aspects of riding as a group.  The intention of these rides is for participants to better get to know their fellow bikers and to enjoy the enhanced camaraderie of riding together. The rides will be “hosted” by Barbara and Mike Barber.
How are these rides different from regular club rides?  (more…)

Saturday, June 13, Greenway Bike Ride  Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the trailhead in Canawaugus Park on River Road (Rte 251) in Scottsville for a 1 1/2 hour, 14 mile ride south to Rt. 5 in Avon and back. Bring water. Ride Leader: Richard DeSarra. 585-461-5363 or document.write('’ + ‘rdsbike’ + ‘@’ + ‘rochester.rr.com’); rdsbike@rochester.rr.com.

The City of Rochester’s Tuesday Nature Nights includes a series of guided bike rides co-sponsored by MVP Health Care, starts on 6 p.m. Tuesday May 26 with a bike ride through the High Falls and Corn Hill neighborhoods area. Participants should meet at the Pont de Rennes pedestrian bridge.

The nature nights are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays May through Aug. 25. A brochure listing all the rides is available via the city of Rochester Parks & Recreation Dept. Helmets required and riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Call (585) 428.6770.

Saturday, June 6 onboard Mary Jemison
“Bicycling and Boating” tour of the river and canal, culminating in a lunch cruise onboard Mary Jemison.

The Mission of Corn Hill Navigation (a not-for-profit organization) operators of the Sam Patch and Mary Jemison canal boats: to foster the improvement and sustainability of the Erie Canal and Genesee River for current and future generations through education, awareness, and enjoyment.

Bike & Boat Tour

Start location of the Mary Jemison boat tour and bicycle tour: Corn Hill Port, Exchange Blvd., Rochester.

Bike tour of Genesee Riverway Trail & the Erie Canal start time: 10:00 a.m. (90 minute ride) lead by Richard DeSarra, RBC Board member.

Boat tour of the Genesee Rive and the Erie Canal start time: 12:00 noon. (75 minute tour)

Bike and boat tour options: cost associated with the boat tour & box lunch (optional),

bike tour is free.

For reservations you may call us at 585-262-5661 or online @ http://www.samandmary.org.

The construction of a ramp replacing the staircase underpass has begun.

All riders will need to cross Clover St. at-grade during the construction period of approximately six weeks.

The road entrance/exit on the west side of Clover St. is now open and is several yards north of the old entrance.

Please be careful crossing. Auto traffic is often moderate to heavy with speeds normally 40 -50 mph.