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News...BBQ Dinner after July 9th RideAdded Fri, Jul 03, 2009 Following this coming Thursday's Mix Up Ride, Oshkosh Cyclery and the Oshkosh Cycling Club will be sponsoring a BBQ dinner. Ride the ride. Then, eat the food. Have fun!Bring your spouse, friend, or anyone else who wants to ride casually at 6 PM, Thursday, July 9. Paul Fredrickson will be on hand to give great tips on road riding! All bike types welcome. The ride starts at 6 PM from Oshkosh Cyclery (map). More questions? An RSVP would help. Call Carol at the shop at (920) 231-2211. If you have a disk you like to make that would complement the cook out, it would be gladly appreciated. Ladies Night Out -- An Event for Women Who Love to RideAdded Tue, Jun 30, 2009 Marilyn Genske at Wheel and Sprocket asked me to forward on information about an event they are having on the 20th:"Agenda July 4th ParadeAdded Tue, Jun 30, 2009 From Jeff Decker with the Oshkosh Bike Park...
Omro Classic Coming!Added Sun, Jun 28, 2009 This coming Sunday is the 4th Annual Omro Classic. Preparations are being made for the best race in the event's history. Volunteers are still being sought -- especially for as corner marshals.New Riders Bike Accessories ProgramAdded Sun, Jun 14, 2009 In pursuit of our mission, OCC is now introducing "the New Riders Bike Accessories Program" which will enable new cyclists to more easily enter our sport safely. Participants must be registered members of OCC to be eligible for program. Participating new riders in this program will have their membership fee waived as part of our efforts to bring new people into the sport safely. If you know of someone who may benefit from this program please let them know. At this time the OCC has approved only 5 accessory packages per participating Oshkosh bike shop (Oshkosh (only) Wheel and Sprocket and Oshkosh Cyclery). Contact either shop for details.WBAY: Oshkosh Cyclists Clamor for Safety LanesAdded Wed, Jun 10, 2009 WBAY's Jason Zimmerman reports from the city council meeting:For the full story, see here. Tomorrow is Common Council Item for Bike and Ped PlanAdded Mon, Jun 08, 2009 Discussion of the Bicycle and Pedestrian plan is on the agenda The full detail of the meeting can be found in the full agenda detail for tomorrow's Oshkosh Common Council meeting. (Beware, the full agenda is a 282 page, 25-MB download.) Join the OCC. Come to the meeting express your opinion. Be an advocate. Now is the time. The discussion is agenda item 35, so we'll need to be patient.Oshkosh Northwestern: Avid cyclist says Oshkosh is not bike-friendlyAdded Mon, Jun 08, 2009 Our Michaelene Urban was featured in Sunday's Oshkosh Northwestern talking about the need for better bicycling infrastructure. Read more here.OCC Joins Stakeholder Committee for Oshkosh Bicycle and Pedestrian PlanAdded Sat, Jun 06, 2009 The Oshkosh Cycling Committee has been invited to join the stakeholder's committee for the City of Oshkosh's revised Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Brian Kienert will represent us at the first meeting, which is planned for June 30th.Call for Support - Local Bicycle Facilities Grant ProgramAdded Sat, Jun 06, 2009 From the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin...We stand at the doorstep of a very important moment for Wisconsin bicycling. For the first time in history, $5 million has been added to the state's transportation budget that is specifically designated for bicycle projects. This amount accounts for less than 1/10 of 1% of the state's proposed $6.5 billion transportation budget. However, it is critical to understand that this money could be eliminated before the final budget is passed if our Legislators do not hear from us today!For more information, go to the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin's Alert. Their alert includes how to contact your legistator, talking points and same text if you want to write a letter! Wednesday Grill Night and Ladies RideAdded Sun, May 31, 2009 This coming Wednesday, June 3th, is the first Wednesday of the month. Following the group ride, Wheel and Sprocket will have food. Join the ride.Update:A special women's ride is also planned for that night! Gather up your gal friend's and follow the guys out west of town. We will ride about 20 miles. Gal's bring a favorite side dish to share. FDL Pre-Race Group RidesAdded Sun, May 31, 2009 Passing the word for Justen Stracy: As most of you are aware there will be a Fond du Lac road race in June as part of the Tour of America's Dairyland series. Starting this Tuesday (June 2rd) there will be an organized group ride that will meet at the Highway 151 / Winnebago Drive (Cty Rd WH) park and ride. The loop is approximately 11 miles long. The ride will be a training ride for the first 2 laps (approx 22 miles) then the final lap will be a race pace lap with prizes -- maybe not to the winner(s) though. The event is not sanctioned, and the road will be open to traffic as is all our rides. See info below. Any questions? Please let Justin know. Pass the word. There is a possibilty of keeping it throughout the summer.Date: Tuesdays @ 6:00 Where: Meet at 151 and Winnebago Drive Directions: Take the 151 bypass to Winnebago Dr park and drive. In Fond du Lac, take Scott St until it turns into Winnebago Dr at Kwik Trip. continue to 151. Cost: zero dollars (no late fee) Appleton Post-Crescent: Fox Cities Getting Better for BicyclistsAdded Sat, May 30, 2009 The Appleton Post-Crescent published an article about the state of bike trails in Appleton and the Fox Cities, in general.Bicycle and Pedestrian Priority to Be Discussed TuesdayAdded Sat, May 23, 2009 The next Oshkosh Common Council meeting is Tuesday, May 26th at 6 PM. One of the agenda items will be 2009 priority of the bicycle and pedestrian plan. A new study is being funded to reset the 1998 plan. Citizens attending will have five minutes to speak. Join the chorus and be heard! Contact Steve Barney with questions.Summer Kick-off PartyAdded Sat, May 23, 2009 The OCC Summer Kick-off party is at Michaelene's house (24 Lake St., Oshkosh) at 6 PM on May 30th -- after the festivities of the Strong Kids Ride earlier that day. All OCC members are welcome. Email Michaelene if you will bring something to eat! The club provides some drinks and food.May Club Meeting THURSDAYAdded Tue, May 19, 2009 The May Club Meeting will take place this Thursday, May 21st at Wheel and Sprocket. The agenda will be posted here shortly. We may delay the start of the meeting until after the A&W ice cream ride. This would push the start from 6:00 to 6:30. Bring your bike for a short ride and ice cream.Painting Directions for Strong Kids RideAdded Thu, May 14, 2009 A team is going on on Friday night to paint routes for the Strong Kids Ride. Groups will be leaving from W & S at 5:30 tomorrow (Fri, 5/15/09). Nick is coordinating the effort. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED -- MILES DRIVE WILL BE REIMBURSED. Contact Nick at Wheel and Sprocket to help!UPDATED. Going Away Party for Sarah BrodaAdded Thu, May 14, 2009 Updated on 5/14 with a location change. On Thursday May 28th at 6:30 PM atBike to Work WeekAdded Mon, May 11, 2009 It's Bike to Work Week! Also, see the Fox Cities Greenways page. Bike to work.May Time Trials TOMORROWAdded Sun, May 10, 2009 Tomorrow's Time Trial is on. Meet either at Wheel and Sprocket at 6:00 or at the school at 6:30. For more detail see the time trial page.Thursday City RideAdded Wed, May 06, 2009 SPECIAL WELCOME TO SPRING RIDE. Meet this Thursday (May 7th) at 5:30 at Oshkosh Cyclery for a casual get aquainted city ride to the coffee shop downtown. This will be a casual short distance ride meandering through the streets of Oshkosh with a destination of a cup of JOE. Men and women welcome on this taste of the Thursday nite mix-up ride schedule!Tuesday Ladies Ride StartedAdded Wed, May 06, 2007 The Tuesday Ladies Ride has now started for the year. Start times and locations vary. Call Oshkosh Cyclery at 231-2211 for details.Saturday MTB at Standing RockAdded Sun, May 03, 2009 This Saturday is the May installment of the Saturday Mountain Bike Ride. Interested? Riders will be meeting at Wheel and Sprocket Oshkosh and going to Standing Rocks (just outside of Stevens Point). The plan is to be there around 10:00 am. Lunch will be provided, along with mechanical support. The plan is to ride for approximately 4 hours. Interested? Email Ben at Wheel and Sprocket or call the shop.Wednesday Grill NightAdded Sun, May 03, 2009 This coming Wednesday, May 6th, is the first Wednesday of the month. Following the group ride, Wheel and Sprocket will have food. Join the ride. Can we find fourty people?Tuesday and Wednesday Rides Going StrongAdded Sun, May 03, 2009 The Tuesday and Wednesday night rides are now going strong. This last week was the first week for the new Tuesday ride. Wade reports seven riders joined the group. Rather than the usual route, the ride went Lake Butte des Morts through Omro and Winneconne. The Tuesday ride will teach new riders as well as explore terrain not seen on group rides in a while. The Wednesday ride had 37 last week -- and it is still April! With 37 people, there are groups of riders to fit everyone's pace.Gear'n Up Used Bike SwapAdded Tue, Apr 28, 2009 Gear'n Up will be having a used bicycle, accessories, apparel, bicycle-related products swap event on Saturday, May 9th from 9 AM to 5 PM. Drop-off begins at 8:30 AM. Questions can be directed to Scotty B or Richard at Gear'n Up at 920-722-2949.New Tuesday Night RideAdded Tue, Apr 28, 2009 Tonight (sorry for the short notice) starts the first Tuesday Training ride. The Oshkosh Cycling Club is proud to announce to recreation of the Tuesday ride into a new format. The ride starts at 6 at Good Shepherd on 9th and Westhaven. The goal of the ride is to promote training. Want more info, see here. Thanks to Wade for taking the initiative here!April 23rd Meeting AgendaAdded Thu, Apr 16, 2009 The preliminary agenda for next Thursday's (4/23) club meeting. It starts at 6 PM at Oshkosh Cyclery.
First Time Trial ResultsAdded Thu, Apr 16, 2009 With one of the coldest and windiest time trials that we can remember, six brave souls came to do battle with a fierce head wind. Congratulations to all. We look forward to more participants next month -- hopefully with some Spring weather. See the Time Trial page for results.First Time TrialAdded Thu, Apr 09, 2009 This coming Monday is the first Time Trial. See the TT page for details! Note that the warm-up ride now starts from W&S -- this is a change for 2009. This month's TT warm-up ride starts at 5:30. The trials start at 6:00 at the school.Mountain Bike RideAdded Thu, Apr 09, 2009 Want to mountain bike this weekend? This Saturday is the first in the once a month mountain bike ride series. Meet at the back of Wheel and Sprocket at 9 AM. They are able to transport about 25 bikes in their box van. This will hopefully help make carpooling a little easier. Anyone is welcome and can also meet us at the different locations -- this month it's Baird Creek in Green Bay. The shop is looking for a headcount on Friday -- to help them organize the lunch. Ben Rennert to be the contact for the ride at ben.rennert@wheelandsprocket.net .Ice Cream Ride Coming Soon!Added Thu, Apr 09, 2009 Every 3rd Thursday of the month (the first will be April 16th) Wheel and Sprocket is holding a ride called the Ice Cream Ride. It will leave from the back of the shop and is only a few miles long. The ride will make its way from there to the A&W for ice cream and back. It's for families and cruiser riders with kids or riders that just love for ice cream. Wheel and Sprocket will pay for the ice cream, too!Wisconsin Bike Summit ComingAdded Thu, Apr 02, 2009 More info to follow. On April 27 and 28,the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin will be taking Wisconsin Bicycling "Forward" at the Wisconsin Bicycle Summit in Madison. Our goal is to lay the foundation for making Wisconsin one of the world's greatest places to be on a bike. As you are aware, the bicycle is a "silver bullet" cure for many of today's societal ills. Increasing trips made by bicycle decreases obesity, decreases individuals' carbon footprint, and decreases dependence on foreign oil. It's also fun. People need to have the freedom to choose to bicycle for transportation, fitness or recreation and to do so safely and without harassment. On Monday April 27 we will gather at the Madison Concourse hotel to lay the groundwork for establishing Wisconsin as one of the world's greatest places to be on a bike. Please join the BFW in sharing this vision and connecting and networking with cycling leaders from across Wisconsin. On Tuesday morning we will all gather together to discuss bicyclist's most urgent legislative needs and then continue on to the capitol to discuss with our own legislators. Oshkosh Cycling Club TwittersAdded Tue, Mar 31, 2009 Want to get up to date info on what's going on with the Oshkosh Cycling Club and have a Twitter account? Follow us. We are oshkoshcycling.YMCA Seeks Volunteers Cyclists for Green Bay MarathonAdded Sun, Mar 29, 2009 The Oshkosh YMCA is looking for cyclists to volunteer for the Green Bay Marathon on Sunday, May 17th. The YMCA is looking for riders to bike along with the elite / first and second place (both men and women) runners. Opportunities exist for the 5-km, half marathon and full marathon events. Interested? Contact Shauna Coleman at the YMCA (230-8449 x104 or shaunacoleman at oshkoshymca dot org).Next Club Meeting, April 23rdAdded Thu, Mar 26, 2009 The next Oshkosh Cycling Club meeting will be Thursday April 23rd at about 6 PM. The board of director may meet a little earlier. Watch for corrections to this story as details evolve.First CookoutAdded Thu, Mar 26, 2009 This is not an April fool's joke. Spring is here. This coming Wednesday is the first Wednesday of the month and after the Wednesday ride, there will be a cookout at Wheel and Sprocket.Eight Riders for First Wednesday RideAdded Thu, Mar 26, 2009 Last night eight riders showed up for the first Wednesday ride of the season. With 38 degree temperatures and winds gusting to 20 miles an hour, congratulations to all who rode. Were you thinking about riding but figured you'd be the only silly person to show up for such a crazy adventure? Trust us, you're not alone. We're just as nuts as you are. Join us.First Wednesday Night Ride PlannedAdded Fri, Mar 20, 2009 The first Wednesday night ride is planned for this coming Wednesday night, March 25th. The ride will start at 5:30 PM.This Saturday's MTB Ride CanceledAdded Tue, Mar 10, 2009 This Saturday's supported mountain bike ride at Baird Creek has been canceled -- due to trail conditions. The trip to Baird Creek has been postponed to next month's ride (April 11th). Locations for rides will be posted on the calendar (as they are determined as the season progresses).Strong Kids Ride Bikes 2 Concept ExhibitionAdded Sat, Mar 07, 2009 Join Monty Giffin and Michaelene Urban at the ARC Gallery (115 Washington Avenue, Oshkosh) on Saturday, April 4th from 6 to 9 PM for the opening reception of the 2009 Strong Kids Ride Bikes 2 concept exhibition.Bike Maintenance ClassAdded Fri, Feb 20, 2009 Wheel and Sprocket is sponsoring a two-session, 2-hour classes that will go over the basics of bicycle maintance. The second class will build on the first. After the class is complete everyone should have a full understanding of what is needed to fix basic bicycle issues and hopefully get their bike up and running for the upcoming season. Cost is $0 and all accessories will be on sale to those in the class @ 25% off on each night. It will be the second and third Wednesday in March from 6-8pm. The class will be completely open to ANY questions. Those attending are welcome to bring their own bicycle if they have a specific question or want to get a little more of a hands-on feel. There is no set schedule on pace or how hands-on everything is going to be. The structure is going to be relaxed and based on the attendees.RIDE: Urban MTB Ride Sunday at 2:30Added Fri, Feb 20, 2009 Nick is planning an urban mountain bike ride this Sunday (2/22) at 2:30 PM. Start location believed to be Wheel and Sprocket. Head's up, everybody.Success at Common Council MeetingAdded Mon, Feb 16, 2009 In numbers too big to be ignored, the Oshkosh Cycling Club presented themselves at the Oshkosh Common Council Meeting last Tuesday night in favor of the cycling paths generally and the bicycle river path specifically. While the cyclist were outnumbered by deer activist, we were able to present out cause to an even wider audience. Twenty-three OCC members made the meeting -- six spoke.Jersey Mania (updated)Added Tue, Feb 17, 2009 Long Sleeve Jersey prices updated on 2/17. Bedlam reigns at Election! The 2009 OCC Spaghetti Dinner was rocked by the new OCC jersey reveal! The hot new design caused fashion frenzy and sold out in minutes as project staffers took to flinging iconic jerseys into the crazed mob! "We stopped collecting and just put them out there, said Urban! "We just wanted to live". Urban, now recovering, updated the controversial jersey with striking design panache! It was a slam dunk! Kienert, who lead the original design team, fled from the 2nd production giving little explanation. He gave cart blanch to Urban cryptically making only 3 requests. "Keep the colors; they symbolize the pinnacle of our sport". "Keep the emblem; it depicts our creation myth". "Keep the logo; the letters are wheels - shh", then he vanished. Urban, who was shaken but unharmed by the frenzy, now trusts payments will be made post delivery. The modest designer was unprepared for its amazing popularity! Said one onlooker, "The first design was cool, but now it's cool on steroids." Initial adulation turned to shock, denial, dismay, and finally demands for a 2nd Order! As pressure mounted the conclusion was inevitable. Kienert reluctantly intervened. An unnamed source quoted him to say, "Every time I'm out, they pull me back in! I saw it coming. That jersey has a life of its own. No one can control that much cool! We have no Choice! 2nd Jersey Order is On! Last Call! Orders Must Be in By Feb 26th! See Attached! Note: Jersey's are sold at cost to OCC Members! Price Details Below!
See the apparel page for images, etc. How to Order:
Note: If not yet a member, or not renewed for 2009, include your OCC registration and $10.00 membership with your order. See the join us page for a registration form. Note 2: Orders must be in by Feb. 26th, 2009 to arrive by spring! Late jersey orders will not be done until August! Don't be late! Contact: Michaelene Urban with questions at 920-385-8755 or urbanarte@aol.com. MS Saturday Spin TOMORROWAdded Fri, Feb 13, 2009 Mike Buelter points out that tomorrow is the Team Fond du Lac / Oshkosh Cyclery MS Saturday Spin. The event is from 10 to 2 at the Forest Mall Center Court in Fond du Lac. An online posting is available over at Ric Damm's Red Hawks Cycling. Go spin for a good cause. The weather being as it has, it's easy to remember that soon it'll be time to get outside. You want to be ready, right? Common Council Meeting Discusses Bike and Pedestrian Plan [UPDATED]Added Mon, Feb 09, 2009 The Oshkosh Common Council meeting on Tuesday, February 10th as a part of Agenda item 28 -- the bike and pedestrian River Walk project is being proposed under the Oshkosh Stimulus Infrastructure Project Requests.The Bike and Pedestrian Circulation Plan is import to Oshkosh and the Oshkosh cycling community. See Brian Kienert's letter to the Oshkosh Common Council The "Bike and Ped. Circulation Plan" of 1998 will finally see Action! If we are seen, we will be heard! This plan will re-designed the transportation infrastructure in Oshkosh to transform it into a safe and attractive community for cyclists and pedestrians. See attached letter to City Council and Managers. We were put on the agenda and in the city newsletter the morning they received it. I'm optimistic! It's important that as many of us be there as possible! The window to make this happen is small! The bigger our presence the more likely this project will get off the ground! The media will be there. It appears to have become a popular issue! The media will be there. I hope I will see you there too! OCC Meeting Thursday, March 5thAdded Sun, Feb 08, 2009 An OCC meeting has been scheduled for Thursday March 5, at the Oshkosh Wheel and Sprocket.5:30 for board members 6:00 for all members Here is your chance to sign up for your favorite volunteer position for the Strong Kids Ride, which is May 30. Also get an ear full of summer biking news, including the new summer schedules for rides. You also will get a chance to try some newly revised rice crispy treats and possibly some warm apple juice. Send Jersey PaymentAdded Sun, Feb 08, 2009 Those of you who have received your new club jersey and have not sent in your payment yet, please send you check to our new treasurer, LISA SPANBAUER, 1271 Wheatfield Way, Oshkosh, WI 54904. Another Jersey OrderAdded Sun, Feb 08, 2009 We have a few extra jerseys in stock, if you know someone who wants one. Also, last call for the wind jacket order, Michaelene will be reordering jerseys and wind jackets later this week. Older posts...Older posts are here. |
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