It’s that Red Flannel Time of Year Again!

2007 Red Flannel

No matter what the weather, the annual Lorain Wheelmen Red Flannel bike ride ends up being great. It’s a harbinger of things to come. Hardy cycling die-hards see it as a chance to get out their winter gear for the next few months of brisk winter cycling. Others look at it as a ceremonial, last-ride-of-the-year, afterward, carefully cleaning up and storing their bikes until spring. Either way you look at it, it brings out a ton of cyclists from all over the region to either celebrate waning good weather or to soldier through — and later brag about — sometimes unpredictable fall weather. The weekend is looking good weather-wise, but it’s still a bit early to tell. But, whatever it may be don’t let the weather stop you! It’s all part of the fun and adventure!

One cyclist who wont be putting his bike away is Charlie Young of Elyria. We’ve noted Charlie here before. We hear rumors that he is hovering around the 12,000 mile mark for 2008! And it’s a good bet you’ll see him at the Red Flannel.

The ride is this Sunday, November 2nd, beginning at the Oberlin Community Center. And it’s also time to turn your clocks BACK, so don’t sweat the early hour! Come on out! And when you’re done, spend some time hanging out in Oberlin. You’ll see many downtown businesses with green stickers in their windows that read “We Love Cyclists” so, show them some love too!


(above) Charlie Young keeps pedaling.