Silver Wheels is a recreational bicycling club serving members in the northern Ohio region. Most of what the club offers can be discovered on the pages within this website.
Silver Wheels Mission
To create and provide an environment for members and guests to:
- Ride for exercise and fun
- Enjoy the social side of cycling
- Improve bicycling skills
- Learn more about bicycling and educate others
- Promote bicycling in our area
A Short History of Silver Wheels
Silver Wheels was begun much the same way that other organizations have been in the past. A common interest in cycling plus an interest in riding together with others formed the basis of its beginnings.
On April 15, 1998, a meeting was announced by founder Ed Stewart at Carlisle Visitor Center for the purpose of discussing the possible formation of a bike club. Over 30 people showed up that first night and a core of activities were quickly put together. By the fall that year we had about 80 paid members. In the years that followed, Silver Wheels has grown in size and matured in experience to the fine organization it is today. In 2002 the board organized for incorporating the club as a 501 C(7) non-profit organization.
Over the years we have traveled to many places. We have ridden probably every trail in the state and there are many. We have traveled to Michigan, Canada, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Canada, Ireland and Holland. Over 50 members have completed the League of American Bicyclists Bike Education Program, taught by members who are certified instructors a truly unique situation for a club our size.
As we begin the 2011 season the club membership has about 225 individuals. The age of our members ranges from the teens well into the eighties, with an average in the mid-50's; we are about even male and female. Our membership hails from all over the Northern Ohio region with representatives from eight counties, although most do live in Lorain County.
We now offer many activities, totaling over 400 during the season. These activities are mostly rides of all types but also include our educational program, meetings, and non-cycling recreational activities. In the off-season we remain active with hikes and cross country skiing. We have rides scheduled about every day and in peak season two or three rides a day.
In 2008 Silver Wheels was named Club of the Year for Region 4 by the League of American Bicyclists, one of six clubs in the country so named that year.
If you are interested in adding substance to your cycling and making new friends in the process, consider joining Silver Wheels.
Meetings
Silver Wheels Membership meetings are held the 3rd Thursday on the following months: March, May, July, September, and November at Carlisle Visitor Center (Diagonal Road in LaGrange) beginning at 7:00 pm.
Silver Wheels Board of Directors has a meeting the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at Gander Mountain in Sheffield. All Silver Wheels members are always welcome to attend the board meetings.
An annual banquet is held usually the first Thursday in December. At this event we recognize notable accomplishments of members and announce major plans for the next season. It is one of the few times we see each other not wearing bike clothes.
Organization Chart
Silver Wheels Mission
To create and provide an environment for members and guests to:
- Ride for exercise and fun
- Enjoy the social side of cycling
- Improve bicycling skills
- Learn more about bicycling and educate others
- Promote bicycling in our area
A Short History of Silver Wheels
Silver Wheels was begun much the same way that other organizations have been in the past. A common interest in cycling plus an interest in riding together with others formed the basis of its beginnings.
On April 15, 1998, a meeting was announced by founder Ed Stewart at Carlisle Visitor Center for the purpose of discussing the possible formation of a bike club. Over 30 people showed up that first night and a core of activities were quickly put together. By the fall that year we had about 80 paid members. In the years that followed, Silver Wheels has grown in size and matured in experience to the fine organization it is today. In 2002 the board organized for incorporating the club as a 501 C(7) non-profit organization.
Over the years we have traveled to many places. We have ridden probably every trail in the state and there are many. We have traveled to Michigan, Canada, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Canada, Ireland and Holland. Over 50 members have completed the League of American Bicyclists Bike Education Program, taught by members who are certified instructors a truly unique situation for a club our size.
As we begin the 2011 season the club membership has about 225 individuals. The age of our members ranges from the teens well into the eighties, with an average in the mid-50's; we are about even male and female. Our membership hails from all over the Northern Ohio region with representatives from eight counties, although most do live in Lorain County.
We now offer many activities, totaling over 400 during the season. These activities are mostly rides of all types but also include our educational program, meetings, and non-cycling recreational activities. In the off-season we remain active with hikes and cross country skiing. We have rides scheduled about every day and in peak season two or three rides a day.
In 2008 Silver Wheels was named Club of the Year for Region 4 by the League of American Bicyclists, one of six clubs in the country so named that year.
If you are interested in adding substance to your cycling and making new friends in the process, consider joining Silver Wheels.
Meetings
Silver Wheels Membership meetings are held the 3rd Thursday on the following months: March, May, July, September, and November at Carlisle Visitor Center (Diagonal Road in LaGrange) beginning at 7:00 pm.
Silver Wheels Board of Directors has a meeting the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at Gander Mountain in Sheffield. All Silver Wheels members are always welcome to attend the board meetings.
An annual banquet is held usually the first Thursday in December. At this event we recognize notable accomplishments of members and announce major plans for the next season. It is one of the few times we see each other not wearing bike clothes.
Organization Chart
CONTACT US
Questions about Silver Wheels?
Email club president
Ed Stewart
emsco514@gmail.com
Questions about Silver Wheels?
Email club president
Ed Stewart
emsco514@gmail.com
