Cranks from Cooperstown: STBC/FLCC Collaborative Weekend and Rides

Cranks from Cooperstown: STBC/FLCC Collaborative Weekend and Rides

As mentioned in an earlier email, on the weekend of October 9-10 we'll celebrate as two clubs together, the Cranks from Cooperstown publication by Dennis Savoie (1998).  We’ll be riding some of the 54 routes described in the book.This will also give us each a chance to begin or further our progress toward the Cranks from Cooperstown 25 Challenge issued and announced earlier this year.  Cranks from Cooperstown  Note that via this link you can access information about lodging, camping and other services available in the area and near the routes (see USEFUL SERVICES FOR CYCLISTS AND VISITORS).Speaking strictly of the Friday afternoon (9-Oct) ride, my intent here is to provide enough up-front notification that you can make plans to join us for this ride and for the rides following on Saturday as well. Ride Start Time and Location:  3:00 pm (wheels rolling) from OAOC-BOCES student parking lot (1914 County Hwy-35, Milford, NY 13807).Leaders:  Mike Beggs (lead) and me (sweep).Routes:  Any of the "Cherry Valley Flats" series of "tours"/routes, including 17A ( mi), 17B, 17C, to 17D (29 mi).  Cranks from Cooperstown - by Dennis Savoie (Master Copy) · Ride with GPSHere are some details about the Saturday, October 10 rides being planned for the Cooperstown area by both the FLCC and STBC. This message complements the earlier message from Dave Wells, who detailed the Friday, October 9 rides (see below this message for that earlier message).Ride Start Time and Location: Saturday, October 10 at 11:00 AM at the Clark Sports Center (124 Co Rd 52, Cooperstown, NY 13326)Leaders/Sweep: Doug Dylla and Steven PowellRoutes: Any of the "Glimmerglass" series of tour routes, including 2A (17 mi), 2B (31 mi), 2C (43 mi), or 2D (62 mi), as listed in the RWGPS route collection: Cranks from Cooperstown - by Dennis Savoie (Master Copy) · Ride with GPSSee the Cranks from Cooperstown webpage for information about lodging, camping and other services available in the area and near the routes (see the USEFUL SERVICES FOR CYCLISTS AND VISITORS section of the webpage). You'll also find details on that same webpage on how to sign up (for free!) for the Cranks from Cooperstown 25 Challenge, and earn a free embroidered patch!We hope to see you on Oct 9 or 10 (or both days!) in the Cooperstown area!