MAY 2007 NEWSLETTER OF THE HARRISBURG BICYCLE CLUB "SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL" MT. GRETNA RIDE AND DINNER Saturday, June 2, Ride 4:30 pm, Dinner: 7:00 pm RSVP: by Wednesday, May 23, to Amy at 371-6105 Join Amy and Bob Addams for their seventh annual ride and dinner to benefit the American Cancer Society. Amy and Bob are excited to be returning to the Mt. Gretna Community Room in beautiful Mt. Gretna. Special thanks to all who attended and / or contributed last year to help raise $3000. Three rides will be offered: A road ride at 12-14 mph average in the Mt. Gretna area, 25 – 30 miles in distance; A faster road ride at 15-16 mph for 30 – 35 miles; A rail trail ride with an average of 10 – 12 mph Members not riding can choose a walking tour through Mt. Gretna to see the cottage architecture or take a hike in the nearby woods. (Maps are available for the tours.) Dinner begins at 7:00 pm at the Community Room. Amy and friends will prepare a special meal for the attendees. All of the food is homemade and prepared by Amy with assistance from friends. (The menu includes appetizers, baked ziti, chicken pesto, meatballs, pasta and sauce, bread, salad, drinks, assorted desserts and coffee.) Your $20 donation to the American Cancer Society covers your meal and one chance at an item in the fish bowl auction. Additional tickets for door prizes can be purchased. (Past auction items have included restaurant gift certificates, movie passes, plants, chocolate chip cookies, Bicycle and Fitness Outfitters gift certificates and many other items.) While the community room can accommodate a large crowd, Amy asks you to please RSVP by May 23, to reserve a spot and for food planning purposes. In the case of bad weather, the dinner will still be at 7:00 pm. If you would like to contribute but can't make it to the event, please mail your check (by May 23) made payable to the American Cancer Society and send to Amy (your name will be entered in the grand prize drawing): Amy Addams 44 Westminster Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022 717-371-6105 Continued on page 2 PEDAL FOR POWER CENTURY RIDE Trek Madone Sl 5.2 Raffle Sunday, July 29, 2007 Join other local cyclists at the 2nd Annual Pedal for Power Century Ride, and help Ann Brooks and Cindy Gorski raise funds for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Pedal for Power will be held Sunday, July 29, 2007, beginning and ending at the beautiful Middlesex Township Park, 50 Beagle Club Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013. Choose from a half metric, full metric and 100 mile distances This year registration is available online at ACTIVE.COM. For the second year Ann and Cindy have joined together to plan the Pedal for Power Ride, to raise funds for the Livestrong Challenge TEAM HBC. All net proceeds will benefit LAF. Through this event they hope to exceed their previous fund raising levels for the LAF. You can help several ways. Come out and ride the Pedal for Power event; join TEAM HBC for the Philadelphia Livestrong Challenge; make a direct contribution to a TEAM HBC at www.livestrongchallenge.org or help out by volunteering at the Pedal for Power ride. Continued on page 2 Coming Events Not all events are sponsored by the Harrisburg Bicycle Club May 11,12,13 Cycling With Confidence May 12 Tour de Tort May 12 SCU Quad County Metric Century May 16 Ride of Silence May 19 - 20 Frack and Back May 20 Hanover Horse Farm Tour May 20 Montauk Century May 25 Linger in Williams Grove May 26 Rail Trail to Mt. Gretna May 27 Covered Bridge / Country Store June 2 Saturday Night Special, Mt. Gretna June 3 Tour de Belt - Greenbelt June 3 Leukemia Lake Tahoe Beautiful Ride June 8 - 9 KASEL June 9 Tour de Cure July 21 - 22 MS Ride, Millersville July 29 Pedal for Power Aug 3 - 5 Skyline Drive, Virginia Aug 26 Livestrong Challenge Sept 16 Three Creek Century Sept 25 thru 30 Fall Tour, Cape May (Pg 6) (Pg 5) (Pg 7) (Pg 6) (Pg 5) (Pg 7) (Pg 8) (Pg 5) (Pg 5) (Pg 6) (Pg 1) (Pg 6) (Pg 7) (Pg 10) (Pg 8) (Pg 8) (Pg 1) (Pg 11) (Pg 7) (Pg 9) (Pg 9) NEW RIDE COORDINATOR !!! PEDAL FOR POWER CENTURY RIDE Many thanks to Dave Powell for volunteering to fill the West Shore C+ Ride Coordinator position. These are very popular rides and we appreciate Dave stepping forward. Continued from page 1 In addition, a raffle for a new Trek Madone SL 5.2 road bike will be raffled again this year. There will be a maximum of 500 tickets sold at $10 each. The drawing will be held at the Pedal for Power Ride. Tickets will be available at Holmes Cycling or by contacting Ann Brooks (730-0672) or Cindy Gorski (960-9010). Contact Dave at 717-796-0689 or [email protected] LOOKING TO BE A LEADER ? The Operations Committee is searching for a volunteer to fill our Treasurer’s position. If you are interested in this very important position, please submit your name to Sharon Brumbaugh at [email protected]. Our members enjoy many events sponsored by the HBC, and this position helps to insure continued success. Please step forward and volunteer. Directions to the Mt. Gretna Community Room: The LAF supports cancer research and survivorship programs. What are survivorship programs? These are the research and support programs offered to the millions of people now living with the devastating effects of cancer and cancer treatment, as well as the family members they may have left behind, after the medical community has completed their part. Coming through cancer and its treatment teaches every survivor about courage. Pain ceases to be an obstacle in everyday life. Each moment is a moment to relish. 1. 2. See page 13 for a Pedal for Power registration form. SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL –Cont’ from page 1 3. 4. 5. 6. From Colebrook, take 117 into Mt. Gretna. Pass the Jigger Shop on the right and then pass Pinch Road on the right. After Pinch Road, look for the sign for the Mt. Gretna Fire House on the right. Turn right at this intersection. Proceed past the fire hall on the right and the Hideaway Bar/Restaurant on the left. Follow people directing traffic for parking. Ann and Cindy hope you will join them for a wonderful day enjoying our beautiful countryside. 10% Discount 10% Discount Please help support the shops that support us. These shops offer HBC members a 10% discount off list price for bicycle parts, accessories, and clothing (may not include sales items). Just show your membership card. HOLMES CYCLING & FITNESS Cycling & Fitness 2 HBC Group Riding Tip of the Month by Mark Riordan Use caution when standing. When you stand to accelerate or climb, the bike tends to hesitate. A rider behind you will not expect this and may touch your wheel and fall. Practice getting out of the saddle as one leg starts a down stroke and the bike is much less likely to hesitate and cause problems for riders behind you. When you join an HBC ride, you accept the announced classification – a rider does not consciously upgrade or downgrade the ride. Remember that the ride leader also has a responsibility as well. Highlights from the July, 1973 Spokesman - by Mark Riordan RIDE CALENDAR Tuesday, July 10 – 30-MILE CONDITIONING RIDE Meet at Willow Mill Rd. and unopened I-81 near Hogestown (out Carlisle Pike) at 6:45. Ride on 5-mile stretch of I-81. Leader: BRUCE IRVIN Tuesday, July 17 – 30-MILE CONDITIONING RIDE Meet at Willow Mill Rd. and unopened I-81 near Hogestown (out Carlisle Pike) at 6:45. Ride on 5-mile stretch of I-81. Leader: BRUCE IRVIN Tuesday, July 24 – 30-MILE CONDITIONING RIDE Meet at Willow Mill Rd. and unopened I-81 near Hogestown (out Carlisle Pike) at 6:45. Ride on 5-mile stretch of I-81. Leader: BRUCE IRVIN BASIC MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR COURSE GETS UNDER WAY Plans are set for the first go-round of the do-it-yourself fix-it course which will run for 6 Wednesday nights beginning July 18, from 7-9 PM in the Lemoyne Fire House on Market St., Lemoyne (near Sunderland Chevrolet), under the direction of OWEN MOORE and his faculty of experts. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– YORK HERITAGE RAIL TRAIL Annual Celebration: August 20, from 5 to 7 PM ADVENTURE CYCLIST magazine is offering a "Grab a Free Issue" to cyclists. All you need to do is go to their homepage and click on the "Grab It" icon at the lower right-hand corner of the page. http://www.adventurecycling.org Celebrating the 8th-year anniversary of the opening of the Heritage Rail Trail County Park with a special preview walk along the Northern Extension, beginning and ending under the RT 30 Bridge over the Codorus Creek (enter from Loucks Mill Road). (717) 840-7440 Trexlertown Spring Swap Lehigh Valley Velodrome Saturday, May 5th Phone 610-395-7000 http://ycwebserver.york-county.org/Parks/RailTrail.htm www.lvvelo.org HOLMES CYCLING & FITNESS ALLEN HOLMES 2139 Market St • Camp Hill, PA 17011 • (717) 737-3461 www.holmescycling.com 3 The Harrisburg Bicycle Club extends a warm welcome to New 2006 Members Adams, Jonathan Mechanicsburg Albright, Steven Carlisle Auchenbach, Dean Jonestown Backcountry, Wildware Harrisburg Badorf, Myra Shiremanstown Barnhart, Mary Jo Manchester Bermingham, Diana Camp Hill Bike Shop, Hoover's Blain Brandler, Elizabeth Camp Hill Brinton, Garry Harrisburg Bucher, Tom Mechanicsburg Bullard, Raymond Niceville FL Castonguay, David Mechanicsburg Christ, Dan Hershey Cincotta, Joseph Wellsville Clark, Tina Harrisburg Clark, Jeff Elizabethtown Collyar, Lynn Fort Belvoir VA Connor, Shawn Harrisburg Cooper, Rick Nanticoke Crawford, Susan Carlisle Dederer, Steve Carlisle Dolbin, Gary Enola Dugas, Ken Harrisburg Duignan, John Harrisburg Eash, Jesse Mchanicsburg Ehrhart, David Middletown Eilerman, Sally Fort Thomas KY Erb, David Harrisbrg Eshelman, Mark Carlisle Eyster, Glenn Seven Springs Finkbeiner, Paul Carlisle Fiscus, Fred Elizabethtown Forsyth, Chris Palmyra Gallagher, Ron Camp Hill Garber, Kevin York Gartside, Eileen Dillsburg Gilbert, Tom Enola Glace, Marilyn Mechanicsburg Gorman, Dave Biglerville PA Hall, Todd Harrisburg Hammaker, Kevin Camp Hill Palmer, Wendy Hummelstown Hammond, Ann Dover Pelini, Nancy Youngstown OH Hankins, Stuart Harrisburg Perrier, Gary Hummelstown Harral, Susan Mechanicsburg Pray, Jeanne Camp Hill Harwick, Jon Cleona Price, David Boiling Springs Haugsby, Christian Harrisburg Ramm, Karen Harrisburg Heard, Wayne Palmyra Rapisarda, Joel Lewisberry Heigle, Deana Lewisberry Reedich, Lacy Harrisburg Henry, James Mechanicsburg Reim, David Harrisburg Hill, Michael Harrisburg Remsburg, Michael Palmyra Holland, Kieran Mechanicsburg Reynolds, Ed Mechanicsburg Hower, Pat Mechanicsburg Rhoads, Larry Dillsburg Huang, Kenneth Hummelstown Rishty, Joe Mechanicsburg James, Christine Mechanicsburg Rowe, Jeff Harrisburg Jay, Kenneth York Haven Rusli, Michael Hummelstown Johnson, Joan Harrisburg Russell, Dave Camp Hill Kanoff, Anthony Harrisburg Sechrist, Joel Lemoyne Keiser, Terry Carlisle Seger, George Enola Kerch, Jeff Carlisle Shaffer, Rich Camp Hill Kermit-Canfield, Elliot Hummelstown Shipkowski, Frank Mechanicsburg Keyes, Michael Duncannon Shirmer, Steve Elliotsburg King, Vernon Boiling Springs Shkuda, Phil Hershey Kline, Bonnie Camp Hill Shoemaker, Sharon Harrisburg Kovacs, Don Carlisle Lehman, Ernest New Fairfield CT Showers, Pamela New Cumberland Lord, Pamela Carlisle Simon, Steven Carlisle Marchetti, Paul Carlisle Sinderman, Steven Hummelstown Marchi, Lou Mechanicsburg Sites, Shayne Annville Matz, Ken Sarasota FL Skillings, Pam Harrisburg McCarver, Brian Carlisle Smith, Christina Mechanicsburg McLaren, Shirley Harrisburg Souder, Chris Harrisburg Mehok, Kristine Harrisburg Sowers, William Middletown Meikrantz, Josh Boiling Springs Tesler, Ted Harrisburg Merkt, Tim Elizabethtown Tetkoskie, Susan Dillsburg Minnick, Dorothy New Cumberland Trout, Jeffrey Blain Moore, David Gettysburg Van Daalen, Olaf Enola Motter, Cloyd Steelton Vogelsong, Jennifer Mechanicsburg Murphy, Kelli Mechanicsburg Walborn, Karen Carlisle Nashner, Christine Lebanon Wasson, Greg Mechanicsburg Norris, Bob Mechanicsburg Weigher, Amy New Cumberland Oberman, Joel Harrisburg Welch, James Elizabethtown Orlandi, Alice Etters Williams, Gina Mechanicsburg Ortega, Joseph Camp Hill Wright, John Harrisburg Pair, Jeff Enola Mark Riordan Membership Coordinator 4 Special Rides and Events . . . LEARNING TO LINGER Friday, May 25, 2007 - 9:30 AM FRACK and BACK 2007 Saturday May 19th and Sunday May 20th Meet at the new TJ Rockwells in Williams Grove, next to Ashcomb's Nursery & Market. Park away from bldg. C-/D+ pace (under 11.0 MPH), 25 to 30 miles Leader Bill Pickering, 232-1326. Leader: Mike Prestosh LET’S GO and RIDE IT! Looking for riders to be a part of an adventuresome group for a challenging ride to Frackville. This ride is for experienced riders and demands good bicycling skills. The ride is about 70 miles both ways. The terrain is hilly with some longer climbs. There is no SAG, riders are expected to carry their own gear, and are responsible for all meals. Several rooms have been set aside at Granny’s Motel with a price of $50.00 per double room (non-smoking). We eat there, prices and food are good. We pay Granny’s direct for the rooms. Ride with Bill while the day is still fresh and wander on familiar roads and maybe some new ones. At this relaxed pace, we have time to enjoy spring and each other. We'll take frequent breaks and no rider will be left behind. Plan to stay for lunch after the ride. CONEWAGO RAIL TRAIL RIDE Saturday, May 26, 9:30 AM We will meet at 7:30 am at Hardees’ in Dauphin. We will shuttle cars to the ride’s end at the Fort Hunter Park area. There is a safe place to park (permission granted). We should be on the road by 8:30. Our expected return is 4:00 pm Sunday. Social Ride 25 to 30 miles at 10 -12 MPH average Leader: Richard Green Ride the Conewago rail trail from Rt. 230 to Mt. Gretna. We will be stopping for lunch and ice cream at the Jigger Shop in Mt. Gretna before heading back. We will be leaving at 9:30 am from the PennDot parking lot located at South Front Street and Sycamore street in Harrisburg, or meet at the parking area for the Conewago on Rt. 230 at 10:30am. This ride will go rain or shine! Be prepared for inclement weather. Last minute cancellations accepted. This is an HBC sanctioned ride. Helmets are required. HBC membership is required. Waiver forms and maps will be available on Saturday. REGISTRATION FORM (print) TOUR DE TORTE Saturday, May 12, 8:30 a.m. Name: ______________________________________ Camp Hill Borough Hall, 2145 Walnut Street D+ Ride: 15-20 miles @10 mph Leader: Marilyn Chastek, 761-3189 Address: ____________________________________ Join us for this annual bakery-to-bakery ride. The first stop is at the Pennsylvania Bakery. Then we ride to New Cumberland to visit the Dingledein Bakery. Those who are looking for more "bakery time" and less riding can take a longer break at the Dingledein while the rest of the group gets in about 5 extra miles. Our goal is to burn more calories than we consume. This is a great ride for D riders who want to step up to a longer distance. Phone: (H)_______________ (W) ________________ ____________________________________________ Emergency Contact: ___________________________ Phone: ______________________________________ Please send registration by Monday, May 14th, to: Mike Prestosh 34 Altoona Ave. Enola, Pa 17025 Questions? Call me @ 717-732-5488 or by e-mail [email protected]. DOWNHILL FROM HERE SALES * Bicycle shop * SERVICE GIANT * KONA * SANTA CRUZ * KHS Road - MTN - Comfort - Cross Freestyle - BMX - Kids Trek • Raleigh • Cannondale Haro • Hoffman ROAD, HYBRID, MOUNTAIN, CYCLO-X, ELECTRIC, BMX WE SELL BIKES / WE RIDE BIKES (717) 838-2274 1010 E. Main St. Palmyra, Pa Tue-Fri 11-7, Sat 10-4 HBC & Team in Training member discounts Complete Service and Repairs 327 N. Hanover St. Carlisle 5 www.colesbicycles.com RIDE OF SILENCE Wednesday May 16, 7:00 p.m. CYCLING WITH CONFIDENCE May 11, 12, and 13 Camp Hill Borough Building, 2145 Walnut Street Length: 8-10 miles at an easy pace. Leader: Marilyn Chastek The skills and concepts that will allow you to confidently and safely bicycle on the roads will be presented in a course given by John Donoughe & Tom Helm. The three-day course will give the novice cyclist a lot of valuable skills that would take years of experience on the road to accumulate. Call John at (717) 774-5073 to initiate the process of registration or ask questions. The Harrisburg Bicycle Club is sponsoring its second annual Ride of Silence. On the third Wednesday of May, at 7 PM local around the world, cyclists will take to the roads in a silent protest of the carnage taking place on the streets. When: The three sessions of the course are: Chris Phelan organized the first Ride Of Silence in Dallas in 2003 after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was killed by a passing bus mirror on an empty road. Friday, May 11, 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M., The Ride Of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. Sunday, May 13, 1:00 P.M - 5:00 P.M. Saturday, May 12, 1:00 P.M - 5:00 P.M., and Where: 1554 Locust Street, New Cumberland PA 17070-1550 (John's house) The ride hopes to raise cycling awareness during bike safety month to motorists, police, and city officials. The ride is also a chance to mourn, in funeral procession style, those who have already been killed. Cost: $50.00 (course materials and instructor fees) The ride also requests black arm bands be worn, red if you have had a bike/motor vehicle accident. TOUR de BELT June 3 For more information about the Ride of Silence, go to www.rideofsilence.org or call Marilyn Chastek at 717761-3189 Help Promote HBC at the Tour de Belt Deadline: Friday, May 4, 2007 The Tour de Belt is the Capital Area Greenbelt’s annual fundraising ride. The route encompasses the whole 20 mile greenbelt that winds throughout the Harrisburg Area. It attracts a lot of new riders and we would like them to know about HBC. CAGA has invited HBC to set up our tent at their event, which is on June 3 this year. I would like 1 or 2 volunteers to man the tent and give out HBC literature. There would be 2 shifts: One before the ride from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and one as the ride ends from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please give Marilyn Chastek a call at 761-3189 if you are willing to take a shift. If you are riding in the Tour de Belt, I would also like to encourage you to wear your HBC jersey or shirt to help lend some visibility to HBC. COVERED BRIDGE / COUNTRY STORE RIDE Sunday, May 27, 2007, 10:00 AM Join Keith Spangler on the Class "C" (rolling / flat) Covered Bridge / Country Store Ride. The 45-mile ride will start at the commuter parking lot at Exit 37 (Newville), on Interstate 81 at 10:00 a.m. Riders should bring plenty of drink and snacks because "snack stops" are extremely limited. Also, there are no restrooms at the starting point so come prepared. (There is a rest stop on Interstate 81 prior to Exit 37.) The terrain for this ride is rolling to flat, with one or two small hills. Cue sheets will be available at the start location. For more information call: Keith Spangler 795-8563. For more information about the Tour de Belt, go to www.caga.org or call 921-GREEN. John Snyder, DTR, RD Sports & Medical Nutrition Therapist Phone: 717-579-5968 Email: [email protected] “Good nutrition is the cradle of normal resistance, the playground of normal immunity, the workshop of good health, and the laboratory of long life -- Dr. Charles Mayo 6 MECHANICSBURG “B” LEADERS NEEDED HANOVER HORSE FARM TOUR Sunday, May 20 Looking for B Riders. If you like to ride an average pace of 15 to 17mph on Tuesday and Thursday from Mechanicsburg, you might enjoy being a ride leader. Set the destination and the distance for other riders like yourself. I am now coordinating the B Rides and need more leaders to fill out the roster. I would like to have at least 10 people willing to help out, making it easier to fill in the scheduled days. Call me today! Ann Brooks: 730-0672 ([email protected]) South Street Recreation Park in McSherrystown Enjoy family oriented riding in the Hanover are on lightly traveled country roads with rolling terrain. Rise though on of the most famous standard bred horse farms in the world.. Stop and tour the stallion barns. See the mares and yearlings in lush green meadows. Pass through rich farmland with its many brick and frame barns. Choice of 10,25,30 or 35 mile rides. Combine any for longer distances. A variety of food will be available at the South Street Recreation Park ONLY. Registration of 7:00 AM 12:00 Noon LIVESTRONG CHALLENGE TEAM HBC August 26, 2007 Join other Harrisburg Bicycle Club members at the Philadelphia LIVESTRONG Challenge on August 26. Ann Brooks and Cindy Gorski are soliciting members for TEAM HBC. The team fundraising goal is $10,000. For registration forms or information, visit the website www.hanovercyclers.org or call 717-225-4194 SCU QUAD COUNTY METRIC Green Lane, Montgomery County, PA. Saturday, May 12, The LAF puts on a wonderful ride, with great music, excellent support and interesting things to see and do. This year Lance Armstrong will be at the Philadelphia event. So, join the team, and come with us for a chance to brush elbows with America’s greatest cyclist. Sign up at www.livestrongchallenge.org The SCU Quad County Metric, starts from Green Lane Park, Deep Creek and Snyder Roads, Green Lane, PA. Ride 10 (flat-unpaved), 21, 31, 45, 53, 68, or 76 miles on low-traffic back roads. The 21-mile route avoids the longest climb and is suitable for casual riders. The longer routes are rolling to hilly terrain. The 53- and 76-mile routes include the 8-mile "Intensive Climbing Unit" extra-hilly segment. $25 registration includes SAG support, rest stops, and a post-ride meal. Suburban Cyclists Unlimited, Phone 215-234-0170 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.suburbancyclists.org/ FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL – MANSION HOUSE Friday, May 11, 6:15 pm C (10-13 mph) 16-20 miles Leaders: Steve & Kathy Seidl, 533-6894 Location: Mansion House in Middletown Our annual "sunset" ride through the rolling hills around Middletown with hopefully a beautiful sunset over the Susquehanna River at the end of the ride. Bring your camera and hope for clear skies. Please call if you are coming for dinner & not riding so we get an accurate head count. LUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY RIDE Sunday June 3rd Ride Lake Tahoe, NV on June 3rd. I know many of your members and their families have been touched by cancer and may be interested in being a part of this team. We ride and fundraise to find a cure. For information, www.teamintraining.org/cpa MaryAnn Kennedy, 717-652-6520 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ~Full Wildware Backcountry I83 exit 48 995 Peiffers Lane Harrisburg Pa.17109 717-564-8008 www.wildwarebackcountry.com Kathy Watts – Owner [email protected] Directions: From the intersection of Rts. 441 & 230 in Middletown, take Rt. 441 South until you cross under the railroad bridge. Bear right at the next traffic light and continue straight onto S. Union St (do not stay on Rt. 441). The Mansion House is on the left. Service Bike Shop Mountain, Road, Cyclocross and Comfort Bikes-featuring SPECIALIZED BICYCLES The Family Athletic Club of Hershey ~Yakima Roof Rack Headquarters Spin classes available for all levels Everything you need to travel with your gear Pay by the class, week, or month! Most classes taught by cyclist! ~Complete Outdoor Shop (717) 534-2340 [email protected] Kayaking, Canoeing, Backpacking, Rock climbing, XC skiing, Snowshoeing and travel And lots more Rt. 743 (between Hershey & Elizabethtown) 7 717-534-2340 MS START TO FINISH BIKE RIDE Saturday & Sunday, July 21st to 22nd at Millersville University TOUR DE CURE Saturday June 9th, In Boiling Springs The HBC Tour de Cure Team will be cycling in the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure fundraising event. I invite you to join us in this worthy cause. The Tour de Cure is a series of cycling events held nationwide and is designed for the occasional rider to experienced cyclist. Many rest stops include breakfast items and snacks along the way and a full hot lunch. Festivities include two live bands and a massage at the finish. Go to www.diabetes.org/tour on the web and register for the HBC, or call me at 9609010. If you can’t ride, support us by sponsoring a team member. Click on “sponsor a rider”, choose PA, then Harrisburg, enter Harrisburg Bike Club, and choose a rider. You can also send your tax-deductible contribution by check made out to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to: Cindy Gorski, 1363 Shuman Dr., Carlisle PA 17015-9247. Join the movement to end the devastating effects of MS! The Central Pennsylvania Chapter and the Greater Delaware Valley’s PA Dutch Tour will be teaming up this year – two rides - one mission. Each ride will have its own start locations and they will converge at the last leg of your journey for a festive finish line at Millersville University. Share stories from your ride with your fellow cyclists from all over Pennsylvania and enjoying the Pennsylvania Dutchthemed festival on Saturday evening. Register for the ride today at www.nationalmssociety.org/pac Contact Rachael Speelman 800-227-2108 or 652-2108, [email protected] AMY’S FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL – 6:15 PM Friday, May 25 Amy and Bob Addam's House, 44 Westminster Drive, Elizabethtown, 371-6105 Ride Distance: Approx. 20 miles; Terrain: Moderately Hilly RSVP: Wednesday, May 23 - for food planning purposes Start the Memorial Day weekend with a ride from Amy and Bob's house around the surrounding countryside in Elizabethtown. We will revisit the old route that was used when Amy's American Cancer Society dinner was hosted at her house. The ride will be moderately hilly and about 20 miles long, but that will help us to work up an appetite for our cookout! Amy and Bob will supply the burgers, hot dogs and sodas. Visiting riders can bring side dishes and/or desserts to share. This is BYOB and BYOC (bring your own (folding) chair). See page 18 for directions. STEVE'S & JANICE'S 2nd Annual FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL 394 Bermudian Creek Rd., East Berlin Friday, May 18, 6:15 PM B (15-17 mph), 25 miles, L: Steve Gotwols, 432-3104 C (10-13 mph), 18 miles, Leader: Janice Albright, Don't stress over the address! Janice & Steve live just south of Dillsburg near Lake Meade. Those who attended our 2005 sociable may well remember great roads, food, & company. The social has been moved up a month, in anticipation of cooler weather & the apple blossoms! Janice will lead an 18 mile "C" ride (flat terrain), & Steve will lead a 25 mile "B" ride through hilly apple orchard country. Covered dish dinner to followJanice & Steve will supply grill & locally made sausage grillers. Please call or e-mail for menu suggestions & directions. If raining, come anyway for eats & company !! See page 17 for directions. Maps and cue sheets for 50 rides in the local South Central PA area Pedaling Pennsylvania MONTAUK CENTURY, Sunday, May 20 ALL TIME FAVORITE ROUTES OF If you're looking for a early century that is flat, flat and flat, then this is the one. 65, 100 and 145 mile routes on Long Island's beautiful South Shore. The century begins in Babylon, NY. This is a one-way ride. Check www.5bbc.org/montauk or Keith Spangler 795-8563 Can be purchased at these supporting bicycle shops HOLMES CYCLING & FITNESS 8 PLAN AHEAD FOR CAPE MAY!! September 25 - 30, 2007 LITITZ FALL TOUR WARM-UP RIDE # 1 Saturday, August 25th - 8:00 am It’s never too early to plan ahead for HBC’s annual Fall Tour to Cape May! The 2007 Fall Tour will once again offer beautiful cycling for those who choose to cycle to Cape May, or just a great time at the shore for the many “weekenders” who join the group. This year we have (3) different ways to enjoy Fall Tour: The three-day tour will begin on Wednesday, September 26, cycling a 90-mile 1st day to Newark. The four-day tour offers two options, both beginning on Tuesday, September 25: Option A: Riders will gather in Elizabethtown and spend Tuesday night in Strasburg. Option B (New!): Riders will gather in Dillsburg and spend Tuesday night at Willow Valley Inn. (Look for details of this new option below) All groups will finish the tour on Friday, September 28, at the Grand Hotel in Cape May. The Grand is just a few steps across the boardwalk from the beach, a perfect place if you’d like to come down for the weekend. So mark your calendars, request your vacation time, and start looking forward to great cycling, kites flying, and friends gathering on the beach at Cape May. Watch for further details and registration form in the June issue of the Spokesman. Questions? Call Marilyn Chastek at 761-3189 or Ed Rockland at 838-3020. Karn’s Market Parking Lot, Hershey 60.5 Miles, Tour Pace(s), Leader: Michael Floyd 533-4195 Michael promises to lead a pretty ride to Lititz that will meet the needs of all riders. You won’t want to miss this ride! No one will be dropped and various paces will be available. Maps and cue sheets will be provided. Bring $$ for a lunch stop in Lititz. The Subway is just up the street from the Wilbur’s Chocolate factory. You can get some sweet deserts there too. Stay around after the ride returns to Hershey for a suggested visit to the ice cream stand just across the street from Karn’s. DOVER PANCAKE FALL TOUR WARM-UP # 2 Saturday, September 8th - 8:00 am Boiling Springs Rd. - Rt.174 (Joe Carr Field) 60 miles, Tour pace(s), Leader: Cindy Gorski 960-9010 This is a good ride to get you prepared for fall touring. Cue sheets will be provided. The route contains some good "practice hills" as well as gentle terrain and beautiful scenery. We will be leaving from the Churchtown area and heading for the Rt. 74 Restaurant in Dover to partake of the best pancakes around (or whatever else you would like). There are no formal rest stops along the way so bring plenty of water and snacks. The restaurant takes cash only, the prices are minimal. GETTYSBURG FALL TOUR WARM-UP RIDE # 3 Saturday, September 22nd - 8:00 am NEW: FALL TOUR 4-DAY OPTION B! Pinchot State Park, 68 Miles, Tour Pace(s) Leader: John Donoughe (H: 774-5073 W: 787-6136) Join John on one of the favorite rides of the HBC. The ‘Ride To Gettysburg Square’ will get us to the Pub and Restaurant in time for lunch. But, after lunch has had time to settle save room for desert at the Distelfink on the way home. The terrain will include rolling hills. If you’re thinking of cycling to Cape May this year and looking for something new and different, consider this option. On Tuesday, September 25, riders will gather in Dillsburg. The route travels on the west side of the Susquehanna to Wrightsville where it crosses the river on the beautiful old Lincoln Highway Bridge. The route then goes to Willow Street (actually not a street, but a town) where the group will spend Tuesday night at the Willow Valley Inn. On Wednesday the route continues on to Newark, joining the main tour route near Strasburg. Mileage for the first two days will be approximately 62 and 51, with moderately hilly terrain. Dave and Jan Powell will be coordinating this option. If you have questions, call them at 796-0689. Watch for further details in the June issue of the Spokesman. HBC’S THREE CREEK CENTURY Sunday, September 16 Our annual Century begins at LeTort Park in Carlisle. This event has a ride for everyone and keeps growing in popularity each year. Be sure to mark the date. TEL: 717-730-9402 FAX: 717-730-2058 Licensed Massage Therapist WORLD CLASS PRODUCTS & SERVICES Pain Management • Relaxation • Sports • Chair Massage Brian Keich • 717-877-2926 email: [email protected] 4500 OLD GETTYSBURG RD . MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 9 2007 KASEL XIX and MOATS X Rides When? Where? Distance? Cost? June 8-10, 2007 Hershey-Kutztown-Strasburg-Hershey (PA) KASEL (68, 62, and 45 miles respectively) MOATS (62 and 45 miles respectively) (KASEL - $115.00) (MOATS – $80.00) The 2007 KASEL (Kutztown-And-Strasburg-Eastern-Loop) will cover a very beautiful route in the area east of Harrisburg, PA. The ride will start and end at the Sand Hill Lions Club in Hershey. The 69-mile ride Friday to our first night destination of Kutztown University finds us riding the rolling terrain of Dauphin, Lebanon, and Berks counties. Highlights for this day are Roadside America, a great lunch at the Hagg’s Hotel with its Mennonite cooking, and a photo and rest stop in front of the picturesque and unique Virginville Hotel. Our second day’s ride of 62 miles takes us to Strasburg PA through some slightly hillier terrain. This day rivals the first day for beautiful scenery such as a very enjoyable ride along a stream with quaint houses and a gentle downhill that goes for several miles. You can also visit the Daniel Boone Homestead. This is a great place for rest and water. There might even be a Boy and Girl Scout Camporee at the homestead for your viewing pleasure. As we progress into Lancaster County, we will see the interesting Amish character of this area. You can enjoy a snack or ice cream at the Maple Grove Campground. However, your more serious hunger should be saved for the great food available for lunch at Yoder’s Restaurant and Farm Market in New Holland. The Dutch Treat Motel in Strasburg is our end destination this day. Dinner at Hershey Farms Restaurant will leave no one hungry, except if you want the best ice cream around. That can be had at the Country Store and Creamery on the square in Strasburg. Not to be forgotten are the MOATS (Meet-Others-At-Tranquil-Strasburg). This ride will start in Hershey on Saturday and attempt to join up with the KASEL riders at either Yoder’s or Strausburg on a 60-62 mile route. This variation is designed for those people who can’t conveniently go biking on a Friday. On the final day of the ride, Sunday, the KASEL’s and MOATS’ will bike 45 miles back to the starting point in Hershey. Even though this last day of the ride is a little shorter, your appetite will be well prepared for the end-of-ride picnic with all the fixings. If you cannot join us on either the KASEL or the MOATS, there is flexibility to permit riders to do part of the KASEL to accommodate their individual schedule, just ask and we’ll find some way of making arrangements. If you have any questions, call John Donoughe at (717) 774-5073 (H) or (717) 787-6136 (W), or E-mail to [email protected]. This is one KASEL or MOATS ride you will not soon forget! Both rides will enjoy overnight accommodations Saturday, tour maps and cue sheets, and the end-of-ride picnic. Then, those riders doing the full KASEL will get two additional meals and one extra night’s lodging for Friday as well as expanded maps and cue sheets. Everyone will provide for their own en-route food. In past years, this ride was unsagged, but this year there will be a provision for transporting overnight gear for those wishing to do so. You must make your own travel arrangements to and from the start/end point. Parking will be provided there, but it will be at your own risk. Just fill out the Registration Form and mail it with a check for the correct amount, payable to KASELHarrisburg Bicycle Club and send it to address on the form. Your participation will be confirmed and any necessary instructions will be mailed to you. The registration deadline date is May 12. If YOU should cancel prior to May 11, a $5.00 fee will be deducted from your refund. Refunds for cancellations after May 11 will be subject to the registration of a replacement rider. ------------------- CUT HERE -------------------- CUT HERE -------------------- CUT HERE -------------------- CUT HERE -------------------- CUT HERE -------------------- CUT HERE -------------------- CUT HERE -------------------- 19th Annual KASEL / 10th Annual MOATS Advance Registration Form Personal Information June 8 - 10, 2007 Fees: (KASEL = $115.00) (MOATS = $80.00) Name __________________________ E-mail Address ______________________________________ Address ______________________________ Phone (H): ( ) _____-_______ (Cell): ( ) _____-_______ City ____________________________ State _____ ZIP _________-_______ Note: Cell will be used only If leaving car at start: Make _____________ Model ____________ Color __________ for emergency needs. License # _______________ State _____ Name of preferred on-tour roommate ___________________________________ Medical Information Mandatory! Are there any special medical problems (diabetes, allergic reactions, etc.) that the tour director or a doctor should be aware of in an emergency? Yes ____ No ____ If yes, provide details with application. Medical insurer carrier & group or identification numbers _________________________________________ Emergency contact: Name __________________________________ Name of Physician: ________________________ Phone (Day): ( ) _____-_______ Phone (Eve): ( ) _____-_______ HBC Membership If needed, one person per household must be an HBC member. Add $15.00 to fees below. Make check payable to Harrisburg Bicycle Club: (KASEL = $115.00) (MOATS = $80.00) Mail to: KASEL/MOATS-HBC, C/O John Donoughe, 1554 Locust Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070-1550 ***** POSTMARK DEADLINE - MAY 11, 2007 ***** 10 Skyline Drive Bicycle Ride rd th August 3 - 5 , 2007 Destination: Skyline Drive, Front Royal, Virginia Date: August 3rd – August 5th , 2007 (Friday through Sunday) Cycling Distance: 50 + miles Saturday; 50 + miles Sunday (Friday evening is driving to Virginia) Cost: $110 per person, double occupancy Includes 2 nights lodging, hospitality food Saturday afternoon, snacks/water along route, and picnic lunch along route on Sunday Registration Deadline: ASAP !!!!!!! Only 10 rooms available !!!!!! The first 20 checks received will be going on the 2007 Skyline Drive Bicycle Ride! Skyline Drive is a beautiful and challenging ride. There are about 35 miles of long climbs Saturday and roughly 15 miles of downhill. This works in reverse on Sunday. You can’t get lost on the route; there is only one road Skyline Drive. We calculated the vertical feet you climb in both days, but you don’t want to know. You need to be well trained for long, steady climbing and have a mechanically sound bike. We will caravan on Friday evening after work heading south on I-81 to Front Royal, Virginia. You may also elect to drive down on your own and meet us in Front Royal Friday evening. Staying overnight in Front Royal gives us a chance to get some rest Friday night before heading to Skyline Drive Saturday morning. We’ll be staying at the Bluemont Inn. Saturday breakfast will be at Jim Bo’s. After checking, out we will head to Skyline Drive, pay the entrance fee, and pedal to milepost 51 – Big Meadows Lodge in Shenandoah National Park. Amy Addams will again be providing sag. She is also looking for a second driver to help sag. The ride is in the national park and there is plenty of wildlife. Last year one rider hit a bear on the return ride Sunday afternoon. Thankfully she was OK ... the bear decided not to press charges!! Seriously, the animals literally have the right away. So, watch out! You will be responsible for all of your meals and admission to the park. Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast will be at Big Meadows Lodge. You can stop for lunch Saturday at Elkwallow enroute to Big Meadows. Although we will be providing sag support, be smart and bring snacks for yourself in case you need to eat while riding. Amy will have a hospitality hour in the Addams’ room before dinner Saturday evening complete with appetizers. Lunch on Sunday will be provided by Amy and will be at the top of the last major climb. Bob Addams will be on hand to offer emergency repairs. Bob will be riding so please make sure your bike is in good working order before the trip. Care not to ride? Spouses, significant others, friends, etc. are more than welcome to come along and drive the route to catch the views. There are numerous hiking trails. Dark Hollow Falls near the Big Meadows Lodge features spectacular waterfalls (when there’s not a drought). Questions? Call Bob Addams at 717-361-8100 (Bicycle & Fitness Outfitters), 717-361-7995 (cell) or [email protected] To register, complete the form below, make checks payable for $110 per person to Bob Addams and mail ASAP to: Bob and Amy Addams 44 Westminster Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Your participation will be confirmed and further trip details/directions mailed to you. Refunds for cancellations will be subject to you securing a replacement rider (e.g. no replacement, no refund). Helmets are required. This is a rain or shine event! 4370 W Market St (Rte. 30) York PA 17404 the 717-792-4400 BICYCLE SALES & SERVICE 3798 Walnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17109 (717) 652-7760 www.adventure-cycling.com Jim Gill • Ted Witfield 11 Store Hours : Mon.-Fri…..11:00-8:00 Sat…….…...9:00-4:00 Sun…..…Gone Riding Skyline Drive Trip Registration Form For Sale . . . Name:_______________________________________ Phone: Home: _______________________ Work: _______________________ Address: _________________________________ _________________________________ Male ___ Female ___ Age ___ ( if under 18, must have parental consent) Name of preferred Roommate: ________________________________ ___ I am driving separately and will not be meeting the caravan on Friday evening. ___ I would like to join the caravan on Friday evening. 56 cm. GT-ZR1 Team Lotto frame w/Reynolds Ouzo Pro c/f fork, Campy Chorus & Daytona 10 sp. group, Mavic wheelset, less than 500 mi., as new condition, $2,795 new, sell for $925. Also, a 52 cm Fondriest Status X steel frameset w/Time c/f fork, Ultegra 6510 group, Rolf wheelset, very good condition & very rare, new, sold for $2,575, sell for $850, phone Terry Keiser @ 717-243-0788 for details. Trek 5200 Carbon Fiber bicycle, 60cm, USPS graphics. 27 speed triple, all Ultegra components, double-sided SPD pedals, Flitedeck wireless computer. Professionally maintained, barely a mark on it. I am replacing it with a folding frame bike or would not otherwise sell this comfortable and great handling ride. New was $2600, asking $1300. Dennis @ 432 7068 Medical Information: Are there any special medical problems (e.g. Diabetes, allergic reactions, heart conditions, etc.) that Amy and Bob or doctors need to be aware of in an emergency? Yes ____ No ____ If yes, please provide details: _________________________________ Medical Insurance Carrier: _________________________________ Medical Insurance ID#: _________________________________ Medical Ins. Group #: _________________________________ _________________________________ Emergency Contact Relationship to Rider: ___________________________ Emergency Phone: Day:_____________________ Evening:_____________________ To secure your reservation make check payable for $110 (per person) to Bob Addams ASAP !!!!!!!!! Bob and Amy Addams 44 Westminster Dr. Elizabethtown, PA 17022 SHARON BRUMBAUGH 1808 CREEK VIEW DRIVE NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070 Shipment is expected the week of April 23, 2007. Several pick-up locations will be announced. If you want the jersey mailed to you, please add $2.00 to the price of each jersey ordered. Name:_______________________________________ Emergency Contact Person: Mail to Order your HBC jersey now and have it in time for the spring riding season. New style options available. Complete this order form and send it, with your check made payable to HARRISBURG BICYCLE CLUB, to: Phone: ____________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Email: _______________________________ ____ Short Sleeved ($50) ____ Long Sleeved ($56) ____ Sleeveless ($49) Check size (Unisex sizing): _____ XS _____ S _____ M _____ L _____ XL _____ XXL _____ XXXL 12 PEDAL for POWER Middlesex TWP. Park, 50 Beagle Club Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013 Sunday July 29, 2007 / REGISTRATION FORM Online Registration: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1430164 Participant Name: __________________________________________________ Send Registration To: Address:__________________________________________________________ c/o Cindy Gorski City:_____________________________________ State: ____Zip: ______ - ___ 1363 Shuman Dr Phones:(Home): (___) ____ - ______ (Cell): (____) ____ - _______ Mech, PA 17055-9730 E-Mail: __________________________ is participant under the age of 18? ___ 717-960-9010 Rain or Shine Helmets are required ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I plan to ride: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ______ Half Metric Century ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ _______ Full Metric Century ______ Full Century Start time on later than 10 AM Start times no later than 8AM Sweep begins at 3:30pm; all riders must be in by 4PM ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Registration fee: $20 fee (will increase to $25 after June 30th) Fee includes: rest stops, lunch at end, SAG, cue sheets Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Fundraising minimum: $50 All cyclists must turn in a minimum of $50 in addition to the registration fee to participate. Fundraising incentives: Raise $100-receive a pair of LIVESTRONG Cycling Sox Raise $200-receive a LIVESTRONG Fleece Blanket Raise $500-receive a LIVESTRONG Cycling Jersey To be eligible for prizes, all monies must be received by June 30th. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Optional Items ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ PEDAL for POWER T- Shirt _____S _____M ____L ____XL Quantity _________ x $10 ($12 for XXL) each = ____________ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ____XXL TREK Madone SL 5.2 Raffle Tickets Quantity ________ x $10 each = ___________ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ If the participant is under the age of 18, please complete the following information: Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Printed name of Parent or Guardian___________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ City:__________ __________________ State: _________ Zip: _______ - ______ Phone: (______) ______ - __________ (Cell): (____) ____ - _______ Signature of Parent / Guardian ______________________________________________________________________ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Emergency Contact Information: Name of Contact: ______________________________________ Relationship to Participant: _______________________ Phones number: (________) ________ - _____________ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ TOTAL ENCLOSED: Registration fee ______ + T-shirt ________ = TOTAL ___________ Make checks payable to Pedal for Power ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Release: Must be signed by each participant. I hereby release, remise, quitclaim, and waive any claim of liability against the Pedal for Power Committee, its officers, agents, or members that I may now have or that may arise in the future as a result of my participation in the 2006 Pedal for Power event. I understand that the event will involve bicycling on state or local highways of Pennsylvania, and that I will be required to exercise caution and obey all applicable traffic laws and regulations. I understand that the Pedal for Power Committee, its officers, agents, or members have planned the event, but they do not and shall not exercise control over my conduct during the event or related activities and do not insure any guarantee of my physical safety. I understand the event is a fundraiser for the Lance Armstrong Foundation and that any fee I pay is not intended to result in profit to the Pedal for Power Committee, its officers, agents, or members. If I use any facilities provided for the event for any related activity, I understand that I do so at my own risk, and hereby release the Pedal for Power Committee, its officers, agents, or members from any claim of liability that I might now have or that may arise in the future as a result of my use of such facilities. I hereby consent to the administration of any necessary medical treatment that I may require during the event or any related activity, but I understand that no medical services will be provided as part of the event and neither the Pedal for Power Committee, its officers, agents, or members have any duty to supply medical care or treatment. I understand that the proper use of a bicycle helmet is required for all on-bike activities during this event. I understand that I participate in the event and related activities at my own risk, and in exchange for being permitted to participate, I have executed this release voluntarily. Ride Classification: - Ride Leaders are responsible for keeping the group together and on average speed. - Average speeds vary depending on terrain, weather, distance, and time of year, but should fall within the averages stated. - Bicycles should be well maintained. Weather Notes: Summer: For afternoon rides, the leader may cancel if the heat / humidity index is 90 or above. Winter: The leader may cancel if temperature is under 40 degrees or if road conditions are hazardous. Evenings: With limited daylight, especially early in the season, all HBC evening rides will be departing at the published time. PLEASE PLAN ON ARRIVING AT THE START POINT AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE PUBLISHED SCHEDULED TIME. Group Rides – Stops taken when needed for rest or to keep the group together. D - Social – for the cyclist who enjoys an easy social pace. 10-speed bike not necessary for these rides. Speed will average 8-10 mph, distances generally 8 to 10 miles. C–/D+ Social - still an easy social pace, but a touch faster (9-11 mph) & longer distance, generally 20-25 miles. C - Casual – for the cyclist who would like to socialize but wants the challenge of a longer distance and a bit more challenging terrain. Average speed , 10 to 13 mph, slow easy pace on hills, distances generally 20-25 miles. Stop about every 10 miles, more if necessary. C+ - Experienced – for the experienced group cyclist. Rides generally longer with more hills than casual ride. Average speed 13-15 mph, distances generally 25-45 miles. Stops when necessary. B - Training – a faster pace for experienced riders in good physical condition. Steeper hills are a possibility, with pace slowing a bit going up, but riders are expected to stay with the group. Average speed 15-17 mph, distances generally 25-45 miles. Riders should be in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a steady pace. Few stops if any. B+ - a bit faster then the “B” (Fast Group) rides and could cover a longer distance. Speed will generally average 17-19 mph. Pace will slow a bit uphill, but riders are expected to stay with group. Expect to maintain a fast pace for distances up to 50 miles. A - For riders in top physical shape and seriously interested in competitive bicycling. Speed will average 20+ mph. Few hills are anticipated, but riders are expected to maintain pace uphill. Emphasis on conditioning. Kellytron Ride – Fast Rides Kellytron is located at: 115 Aster Drive, Harrisburg Tuesday Night Hills – Lenker Park, Harrisburg Directions: The ride leaves from Lenker Park, 7555 Manor Drive, in West Hanover Township. Take Rt 22 West from Harrisburg. Travel 2 miles past the intersection of Rt 22 and Mountain Road to Jonestown Rd. Turn left at the traffic light onto Jonestown Rd. There is a Kokomos and a Pennsylvania State Bank on the right hand corner. Continue 1.3 miles to Manor Drive. Turn left on Manor Drive. Lenker Park is 0.1 miles on your left. Carlisle Action – K-Mart Wednesday, Sunday Social / Experienced 10:00 AM Directions to K-Mart: Take exit 45 from I-81 onto Walnut Bottom Road – going south make a left run onto Walnut Bottom or going north make a right turn onto Walnut Bottom. K-Mart is one mile on your left. We meet in the parking lot adjacent to Walnut Bottom Road. Carlisle Commons Next to the Cinemas 8 Wal-Mart Friday Night Social Directions listed for each event in listing. Mechanicsburg High School – Broad St & Williams Grove Road Hershey Briarcrest Square From Harrisburg, follow Route 433 towards Hershey. At the traffic light at Friendly’s turn right onto University Blvd. Take the first left onto Briarcrest Drive and right into the Briarcrest Center parking lot. 14 Tuesday, May 1 – Sunset 8:01 PM Kellytron – 6:00 PM A (19+ mph), 25+ miles, Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147 Mechanicsburg High School – 6:00 PM C+ (13-15 mph), 15-30 miles, Leader: Cindy Hoehn, 258-6353 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: John Donoughe, 774-5073 Tuesday Night Hills – 6:00 PM Lenker Park, 7555 Manor Drive C+ (13-15 mph), 15-30 miles, Leaders: Bill Graham, 579-9474; Cindy Hogeman, 545-8945; Rod Murray, 657-5499 Wednesday, May 2 – Sunset 8:02 PM Carlisle Action – 10:00 AM Meet at K-Mart, Walnut Bottom Road C+ (13-15 mph) 20-35 miles, Leaders: Mike DeWalt, 249-4797 and Rick Nevins, 243-9762 D+ (9-11 mph) 20-35 miles, L: John McCoy, 243-8254 Wednesday Wander Ride – 6:00 PM Meet in parking lot between Cedar Cliff HS & Highland Elementary School D (8-10 mph), 10-15 miles, Leader: John Donoughe, 774-5073 Thursday, May 3 – Sunset 8:03 PM Hershey Briarcrest Square – 6:00 PM B+ (17-19 mph), 33 miles, Leader: Sante DeMichiel, 469-1810 B (15-17 mph), 25-45 miles, Leader: Doug Rohde, 487-3411 C+ (13-15 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Don March 361-8696 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Carole Rockland, 838-3020 Kellytron – 6:00 PM A (19+ mph), 40+ miles, Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147 Mechanicsburg High School – 6:00 PM C+ (13-15 mph), 15-30 miles, Leader: Tim Hoehn, 258-6353 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Ed Reynolds, 697-0433 Saturday, May 5 – Sunset 8:05 PM Kellytron – 9:00 AM A (19+ mph), 50+ miles, Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147 Mechanicsburg High School – 1:00 PM Spring Fling Weekend C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Dick & Judy Blessley, 432-2332 Sunday, May 6 – Sunset 8:06 PM Carlisle Action – 10:00 AM Meet at K-Mart, Walnut Bottom Road C+ (13-15 mph) 20-35 miles, Leaders: Mike DeWalt, 249-4797 and Rick Nevins, 243-9762 D+ (9-11 mph) 20-35 miles, Leader: John McCoy, 243-8254 Mechanicsburg High School – 1:30 PM Spring Fling Weekend C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Diane Beliveau, 938-8780 Sunday Morning Sociable – 7:15 AM Meet on City Island – Harrisburg D (9 mph) 8-10 miles, Leader: Owen Moore, 761-4822 April showers have brought May flowers. What better, relaxed way to take in the beauty than to tour the city as it awakens? Give it a try! Monday, May 7 – Sunset 8:07 PM Hershey Briarcrest Square – 6:00 PM B+ (17-19 mph), 33 miles, Leader: Sante DeMichiel, 469-1810 B (15-17 mph), 25-45 miles, Leader: Michael Floyd, 533-4195 C+ (13-15 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Mark Riordan, 932-1635 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: John Donoughe, 774-5073 Tuesday, May 8 – Sunset 8:08 PM Kellytron – 6:00 PM A (19+ mph), 25+ miles, Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147 Mechanicsburg High School – 6:00 PM C+ (13-15 mph), 15-30 miles, Leader: Mollie Clark, 737-1776 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: John Donoughe, 774-5073 Tuesday Night Hills – 6:00 PM Lenker Park, 7555 Manor Drive C+ (13-15 mph), 15-30 miles, Leaders: Bill Graham, 579-9474; Cindy Hogeman, 545-8945; Rod Murray, 657-5499 15 Wednesday, May 9 – Sunset 8:09 PM Carlisle Action – 10:00 AM Meet at K-Mart, Walnut Bottom Road C+ (13-15 mph) 20-35 miles, Leaders: Mike DeWalt, 249-4797 and Rick Nevins, 243-9762 D+ (9-11 mph) 20-35 miles, Leader: John McCoy, 243-8254 Wednesday Wander Ride – 6:00 PM Meet in parking lot between Cedar Cliff HS & Highland Elementary School D (8-10 mph), 10-15 miles, Leader: Dana Gleason, 770-0216 Thursday, May 10 – Sunset 8:10 PM Hershey Briarcrest Square – 6:00 PM B (15-17 mph), 25-45 miles, Leader: Doug Rohde, 487-3411 C+ (13-15 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Crispin Foster, 533-1253 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Bill Pickering, 232-1326 Tour de Torte – 8:30 AM Meet at Camp Hill Borough Hall, 2145 Walnut Street D+ (10 mph) 15-20 miles, Leader: Marilyn Chastek, 761-3189 Join us for this annual bakery-to-bakery ride. The first stop is at the Pennsylvania Bakery. Then we ride to New Cumberland to visit the Dingledein Bakery. Those who are looking for more "bakery time" and less riding can take a longer break at the Dingledein while the rest of the group gets in about 5 extra miles. Our goal is to burn more calories than we consume. This is a great ride for D riders who want to step up to a longer distance. Sunday, May 13 – Sunset 8:13 PM Carlisle Action – 10:00 AM Meet at K-Mart, Walnut Bottom Road C+ (13-15 mph) 20-35 miles, Leaders: Mike DeWalt, 249-4797 and Rick Nevins, 243-9762 D+ (9-11 mph) 20-35 miles, Leader: John McCoy, 243-8254 Kellytron – 6:00 PM A (19+ mph), 40+ miles, Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147 Mechanicsburg High School – 1:30 PM C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Ed Ebright, 469-7107 Mechanicsburg High School – 6:00 PM C+ (13-15 mph), 15-30 miles, Leader: Rod Sheaffer, 774-0183 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Wayne Stoltzfus, 697-0433 Sunday Morning Sociable – 7:15 AM Meet on City Island – Harrisburg D (9 mph) 8-10 miles, Leader: Owen Moore, 761-4822 Hey mothers and moms! This is your day! Ride up front on your special day and help us explore the neighborhoods on the East and West Shores. Then join the “hungries” at the Alva for breakfast. Friday, May 11 – Sunset 8:11 PM Friday Night Social – 6:15 PM C (10-13 mph) 16-20 miles, Leaders: Steve & Kathy Seidl, 533-6894 Location: Mansion House in Middletown Our annual "sunset" ride through the rolling hills around Middletown with hopefully a beautiful sunset over the Susquehanna River at the end of the ride. Bring your camera and hope for clear skies. Please call if you are coming for dinner & not riding so we get an accurate head count. Monday, May 14 – Sunset 8:14 PM Hershey Briarcrest Square – 6:00 PM B+ (17-19 mph), 33 miles, Leader: Sante DeMichiel, 469-1810 B (15-17 mph), 25-45 miles, Leader: Mark Riordan, 932-1635 C+ (13-15 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: John Lippert, 545-6846 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Ed Ebright, 469-7107 Directions: From the intersection of Rts. 441 & 230 in Middletown, take Rt. 441 South until you cross under the railroad bridge. Bear right at the next traffic light and continue straight onto S. Union St (do not stay on Rt. 441). The Mansion House is on the left. Saturday, May 12 – Sunset 8:12 PM Kellytron – 9:00 AM A (19+ mph), 50+ miles, Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147 Mechanicsburg High School – 1:00 PM C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Dave Young, 432-1320 16 Tuesday, May 15 – Sunset 8:15 PM Kellytron – 6:00 PM A (19+ mph), 25+ miles, Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147 Mechanicsburg High School – 6:00 PM C+ (13-15 mph), 15-30 miles, Leader: Dennis Major, 432-7068 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Marilyn Chastek, 761-3189 Tuesday Night Hills – 6:00 PM Lenker Park, 7555 Manor Drive C+ (13-15 mph), 15-30 miles, Leaders: Bill Graham, 579-9474; Cindy Hogeman, 545-8945; Rod Murray, 657-5499 Wednesday, May 16 – Sunset 8:16 PM Carlisle Action – 10:00 AM Meet at K-Mart, Walnut Bottom Road C+ (13-15 mph) 20-35 miles, Leaders: Mike DeWalt, 249-4797 and Rick Nevins, 243-9762 D+ (9-11 mph) 20-35 miles, Leader: John McCoy, 243-8254 Ride of Silence – 7:00 Camp Hill Borough Building, 2145 Walnut St. Pace: easy, 8-10 miles, Leader: Marilyn Chastek, 761-3189 The purpose of this ride is to increase public awareness of cycling and the dangers posed to cyclists by motorists. Wednesday Wander Ride – 6:00 PM Meet in parking lot between Cedar Cliff HS & Highland Elementary School D (8-10 mph), 10-15 miles, Leader: Dave Russell, 761-0901 Thursday, May 17 – Sunset 8:17 PM Hershey Briarcrest Square – 6:00 PM B (15-17 mph), 25-45 miles, Leader: Rich Kovalik, 832-2911 C+ (13-15 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Bill Graham, 566-9955 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: John Donoughe, 774-5073 Kellytron – 6:00 PM A (19+ mph), 40+ miles, Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147 Mechanicsburg High School – 6:00 PM C+ (13-15 mph), 15-30 miles, Leader: Joan Short, 938-3494 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Bonnie Armstrong, 433-1872 Friday, May 18 – Sunset 8:18 PM Steve's & Janice's Second Annual Friday Night Social – 6:15 PM B (15-17 mph), 25 miles, Leader: Steve Gotwols C (10-13 mph), 18 miles, Leader: Janice Albright, Location: 394 Bermudian Creek Rd., East Berlin, PA, 432-3104 Don't stress over the address! Janice & Steve live just south of Dillsburg near Lake Meade. Those who attended our 2005 sociable may well remember great roads, food, & company. The social has been moved up a month, in anticipation of cooler weather & the apple blossoms! Janice will lead an 18 mile "C" ride (flat terrain), & Steve will lead a 25 mile "B" ride through hilly apple orchard country. Covered dish dinner to follow-Janice & Steve will supply grill & locally made sausage grillers. Please call or e-mail for menu suggestions & directions. If raining, come anyway for eats & company !! Directions: From Rt 15,travel south of Dillsburg about 4 miles. Turn left on Franklin Church Rd (as if you're going to Lake Meade). After about 5 miles, pass through Braggtown (about 12 houses-don't blink). Turn right on Bermudian Creek Rd(1st road on right). About 0.75 mile cross over Bermudian Creek. First house on RIGHT after bridge. Saturday, May 19 – Sunset 8:19 PM Kellytron – 9:00 AM A (19+ mph), 50+ miles, Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147 Mechanicsburg High School – 1:00 PM C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Ann Brooks, 730-0672 Sunday, May 20 – Sunset 8:20 PM Carlisle Action – 10:00 AM Meet at K-Mart, Walnut Bottom Road C+ (13-15 mph) 20-35 miles, Leaders: Mike DeWalt, 249-4797 and Rick Nevins, 243-9762 D+ (9-11 mph) 20-35 miles, Leader: John McCoy, 243-8254 Mechanicsburg High School – 1:30 PM C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Jim Brandon, 761-3920 Sunday Morning Sociable – 7:15 AM Meet on City Island – Harrisburg D (9 mph) 8-10 miles, Leader: Owen Moore, 761-4822 Our little group is growing each Sunday. New riders like the easy pace and friendship; veterans can ride to and from City Island at their own pace and enjoy a leisurely hour long ride. Many go for breakfast before returning home. 17 Monday, May 21 – Sunset 8:21 PM Hershey Briarcrest Square – 6:00 PM B (15-17 mph), 25-45 miles, Leader: Michael Floyd, 533-4195 C+ (13-15 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Ed Rockland, 838-3020 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Mary Lott, 838-8137 Tuesday, May 22 – Sunset 8:22 PM Kellytron – 6:00 PM A (19+ mph), 25+ miles, Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147 Mechanicsburg High School – 6:00 PM C+ (13-15 mph), 15-30 miles, Leader: Dave Powell, 796-0689 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Vickie Clark, 730-2186 Tuesday Night Hills – 6:00 PM Lenker Park, 7555 Manor Drive C+ (13-15 mph), 15-30 miles, Leaders: Bill Graham, 579-9474; Cindy Hogeman, 545-8945; Rod Murray, 657-5499 Wednesday, May 23– Sunset 8:23 PM Carlisle Action – 10:00 AM Meet at K-Mart, Walnut Bottom Road C+ (13-15 mph) 20-35 miles, Leaders: Mike DeWalt, 249-4797 and Rick Nevins, 243-9762 D+ (9-11 mph) 20-35 miles, Leader: John McCoy, 243-8254 Wednesday Wander Ride – 6:00 PM Meet in parking lot between Cedar Cliff HS & Highland Elementary School D (8-10 mph), 10-15 miles, Leader: Ross Willard, 737-0910 Thursday, May 24 – Sunset 8:23 PM Hershey Briarcrest Square – 6:00 PM B+ (17-19 mph), 33 miles, Leader: Sante DeMichiel, 469-1810 B (15-17 mph), 25-45 miles, Leader: Doug Rohde, 487-3411 C+ (13-15 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Richard Green, 671-8744 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Ed Ebright, 469-7107 Friday, May 25 – Sunset 8:24 PM Amy’s Friday Night Social – 6:15 PM Location: Amy and Bob Addam's House, 44 Westminster Drive, Elizabethtown, 371-6105 Ride Distance: Approx. 20 miles; Terrain: Moderately Hilly RSVP: Wednesday, May 23 - for food planning purposes Start the Memorial Day weekend with a ride from Amy and Bob's house around the surrounding countryside in Elizabethtown. We will revisit the old route that was used when Amy's American Cancer Society dinner was hosted at her house. The ride will be moderately hilly and about 20 miles long, but that will help us to work up an appetite for our cookout! Amy and Bob will supply the burgers, hot dogs and sodas. Visiting riders can bring side dishes and/or desserts to share. This is BYOB and BYOC (bring your own (folding) chair). Travel time from West Shore and Harrisburg - in traffic - is approximately 50 minutes. Give yourself enough travel time. Directions: 1 From Harrisburg, take 83 North to 283 South towards the Airport/ Turnpike. 2. As you approach the Hbg East turnpike interchange, take 283 East towards Lancaster. 3 Take the Tollhouse Road exit from 283 East. (At end of ramp, bear right.) 4 At T intersection/traffic light, turn left on Rt. 230. 5. Proceed approximately 6 miles into E-town. Rt. 230 becomes Market Street. 6. Start counting traffic lights with the first one (first one is Rt 743 and Market, 2nd one is Willow, 3rd is High, and 4th is Bainbridge.) 7. Turn right at the Bainbridge traffic light (there will be a Brothers Pizza shop on the right at this light.) 8. Follow Bainbridge approximately 2 miles. 9. Turn left on Rutts Road and go up the hill. (There's a large Masonic Homes Conference Center at the corner of Rutts where you will turn.) 10. Proceed to top of hill and turn right on Old Forge. 11. Take next left on Westminster. We are second house on right. Kellytron – 6:00 PM A (19+ mph), 40+ miles, Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147 Mechanicsburg High School – 6:00 PM C+ (13-15 mph), 15-30 miles, Leader: Rod Sheaffer, 774-0183 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Diane Beliveau, 938-8780 Cycling & Fitness SCOTT KOCEVAR 9030 Bridge Rd. (717) 566-0455 Hummelstown, PA 17036 FAX (717) 566-4390 18 Friday, May 25 – Sunset 8:24 PM Sunday Morning Sociable – 7:15 AM Learning to Linger – 9:30 AM Meet at the new TJ Rockwells in Williams Grove, next to Ashcomb's Nursery and Market. Park away from the building. C-/D+ pace (under 11 mph), 25 to 30 miles, Leader: Bill Pickering, 232-1326 Ride with Bill while the day is still fresh and wander on familiar roads and maybe some new ones. At this relaxed pace, we have time to enjoy spring and each other. We'll take frequent breaks and no rider will be left behind. Plan to stay for lunch after the ride. Saturday, May 26 – Sunset 8:25 PM CONEWAGO RAIL TRAIL RIDE Saturday, May 26, 9:30 AM Social Ride 25 to 30 miles at 10 -12 MPH average Leader: Richard Green Ride the Conewago rail trail from Rt. 230 to Mt. Gretna. We will be stopping for lunch and ice cream at the Jigger Shop in Mt. Gretna before heading back. We will be leaving at 9:30 am from the PennDot parking lot located at South Front Street and Sycamore street in Harrisburg, or meet at the parking area for the Conewago on Rt. 230 at 10:30am. Kellytron – 9:00 AM A (19+ mph), 50+ miles, Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147 Mechanicsburg High School – 1:00 PM C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Ed Ebright, 469-7107 Sunday, May 27 – Sunset 8:26 PM Carlisle Action – 10:00 AM Meet at K-Mart, Walnut Bottom Road C+ (13-15 mph) 20-35 miles, Leaders: Mike DeWalt, 249-4797 and Rick Nevins, 243-9762 D+ (9-11 mph) 20-35 miles, Leader: John McCoy, 243-8254 Covered Bridge/Country Store Ride – 10:00 AM Meet at commuter parking lot, Exit 37 (Newville) on Interstate 81 C (10-13 mph) 45 miles, Leader: Keith Spangler, 795-8563 Riders should bring plenty of drink and snacks because "snack stops" are extremely limited. Also, there are no restrooms at the starting point so come prepared. (There is a rest stop on Interstate 81 prior to Exit 37.) The terrain for this ride is rolling to flat, with one or two small hills. Cue sheets will be available at the start location. Meet on City Island – Harrisburg D (9 mph) 8-10 miles, Leader: Owen Moore, 761-4822 Hey, it’s still not too hot for riding. Come on out and give this Sunday morning riding a try. New friends to meet and food to eat for Memorial Day weekend. Monday, May 28 – Sunset 8:27 PM No rides – Memorial Day Tuesday, May 29 – Sunset 8:28 PM Kellytron – 6:00 PM A (19+ mph), 25+ miles, Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147 Mechanicsburg High School – 6:00 PM C+ (13-15 mph), 15-30 miles, Leader: Joan Short, 938-3494 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Sam Lappano, 766-5519 Tuesday Night Hills – 6:00 PM Lenker Park, 7555 Manor Drive C+ (13-15 mph), 15-30 miles, Leaders: Bill Graham, 579-9474; Cindy Hogeman, 545-8945; Rod Murray, 657-5499 Wednesday, May 30– Sunset 8:28 PM Carlisle Action – 10:00 AM Meet at K-Mart, Walnut Bottom Road C+ (13-15 mph) 20-35 miles, Leaders: Mike DeWalt, 249-4797 and Rick Nevins, 243-9762 D+ (9-11 mph) 20-35 miles, Leader: John McCoy, 243-8254 Wednesday Wander Ride – 6:00 PM Meet in parking lot between Cedar Cliff HS & Highland Elementary School D (8-10 mph), 10-15 miles, Leader: Pat Gabriel, 657-1387 Thursday, May 31 – Sunset 8:29 PM Hershey Briarcrest Square – 6:00 PM B (15-17 mph), 25-45 miles, Leader: Christopher Norbury, 838-6294 C+ (13-15 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Vince Montano, 277-0303 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Amy Addams, 371-6105 Kellytron – 6:00 PM A (19+ mph), 40+ miles, Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147 Mechanicsburg High School – 6:00 PM C+ (13-15 mph), 15-30 miles, Leader: Mollie Clark, 737-1776 C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Marilyn Chastek, 761-3189 Mechanicsburg High School – 1:30 PM C (10-13 mph), 20-30 miles, Leader: Bill Hoy, 896-8539 19 Past Rides . . . Saturday, March 3, 2007 Kellytron, East Shore Leader: Larry Wasser Riders: Brian, Michael, Bill Distance: 32 Miles, Speed: 18 mph It was our first road ride in 6 weeks due to the ice and snow. We took the tail wind route east from Kellytron using Old Jonestown Road, all the way to Indian Town Gap. The Swatara was just about at flood stage as we passed it by Rt 934. We then headed up to Fishing Creek Valley Road, fighting the head wind all the way back to Manada Bottom, then to Moyer then Piketown, back to Kellytron. We were all a little tired given the head wind, but we enjoyed getting out on the road after being inside all these weeks Saturday, March 10, 2007 East Shore - Kellytron, Leader: Larry Wasser Riders: Brian, Jim, Michael, Steve Distance: 33 miles, Speed: 16.5 mph It was a little cold to start out, around 35 degrees, but it was a nice change with little wind, and getting sunny. We headed to all the rollers down through Hummelstown, then to Middletown, toward the river. We then headed east on Geyers Church Rd., up to Colebrook, then back to Swatara Creek Rd, then headed north through Hummelstown, then Red Top, and back to Kellytron. The pace was slow due to all the small hill climbs, but a great training ride. Sunday, March 11, 2007 Mechanicsburg 'C' 25.0 miles / 11.2 mph John Donoughe (L), Dave Young (S), Steve Buss (*). At 50 degrees, it was a somewhat warm day for the middle of March, but true to form this time of the year the winds were formidable at 15-20 mph. This was Steve's first group ride with the club and his first ride on the West Shore. We went out against the wind and rode by the buffalo farm, made a big loop into Boiling Springs, went by the 'Boiling Spring' and Children's lake, and included a ride along the 'Poop Loop' to complete the scenic agenda. 25 miles today was enough in the wind especially since the majority of the riders didn't have too many miles in for the year. Saturday, March 24 Mechanicsburg C Ride 17.5 miles 12.5 mph Marilyn Chastek-L, Richard Green, Sharon Brumbaugh The weather forecast was for rain, but it wasn’t raining at 1:00 p.m. so, being optimists, we headed out to do loops so we could return quickly in case our optimism wasn’t justified. We rode for about 12 miles before the rain made us turn back for the high school, but we didn’t have any regrets about getting these miles in on a spring day. Sunday Sociable March 25, 2007 Est 9 miles Owen Moore(L), Diana Bermingham, Paul Brandl, Marilyn Chastek, John Donoughe, Marc Farrell, Pat Gabriel, Dave Hamburg, Ann Hammond, Joe Haney, Barbara & John Humphries, Bill Wierman, Joining us for breakfast Carl & Susanne Donmoyer, Rich Green, Frank McKniff, Mike McMullen, Rod Murray, Mark Riordan, Dave & Lois Young The Sociable got weathered out on March 18 but thirteen riders got the season going the following Sunday with a ride on the East Shore. We bebopped around the Hill Section including the YWCA and then picked up a portion of the Green Belt. Then it was back to the Alva for breakfast. Another season starting on 2 wheels from City Island. Come join the Sunday morning easy fun and exploration. Sunday, March 25, 2007 1:30 pm, Mechanicsburg, 58 Deg F, Sunny, 28.7 miles, 12.9 avg David Young (L), Diane Beliveau (S), Wayne Stoltzfus, Linda Surak, Cindy Gorski, Dave Gorski, Kristine Mehok, Glenn Plummer, Hanil Straus, Joe Scheffey, & Curt What a great day for a ride. We had a nice turnout of riders including four new riders who were new riders to our area. We started out heading out Eppley Rd, then turned east and headed to the developments along Rt 15. Then South through the developments and out past Ashcombes, past Williams Grove to Creek Rd and on to Boiling Springs for a rest stop. We then took the long way back to the school via Springville Rd, Shugart Rd, S Middlesex Rd, Ridge Dr, Biddle Rd, Kost Rd, Locust Pt Rd, etc. We even got a chance to show the new riders the Buffalo Farm along State Rd. Everyone had a great afternoon of riding, and we got to welcomed four new riders to our club and area. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 Carlisle Commons, 5:30pm Distance: 25 miles, Pace: 17 mph Leader: Al Padilla/Keith Wickard Riders: Jen & Judd Kulas, Jerid Ahrens, Barry Tesman, Don Nichter, Brian Stephenson, Kevin Mullen, John Lippert, Peter Gilbert, Graham ? and about 10 others Description: Severe isolated thunderstorms were forecast and ugly clouds loomed on North Mountain, but it was sunny and warm in the parking lot. Keith got a last minute flat tire - Kevin assisted him, and it gave us 15 minutes to decide which way to go to avoid the isolated showers. We decided to pedal away from the clouds and went out through Carlisle out Spring Garden St., Bonny Brook, York, Mt. Zion to Mt. Holly Springs, Pine St., Mountain View, Pine to the Kings Gap Store where we split. Even a gaggle of geese and tundra swans made a U-turn over us 20 with the bolts of lightening in the not too far distance forbade a drenching and 1/2 of us went home and the other 1/2 led by the Kulas's went up Kings Gap about 6:45pm. My group just got to Carlisle Commons just as the first few drops fell. No word on the other group as they were on their own ride and presumably they got a little wet. Saturday, March 31, 2007 1:00 pm, Mechanicsburg, again 58-60 Deg F, Sunny, 29.3 miles, 12.6 avg David Young (L), Cindy Gorski, Dave Gorski, Bill Pickering, Eric Steele, Bill & Christine DeLoache, Lois Young Two weekends in a row, I had great days to lead a HBC ride from Mechanicsburg. Again this week, I had one of the new riders from the week before. So to showcase some of the many possible routes to the new rider, we headed out going north warming up by going through the developments around the M-HS and along State Rd. We followed one of the normal heavily traveled bicycle routes out to Old Stonehouse Rd, which we followed to Middlesex Rd and onto Claremont Rd. We went past the Carlisle Heritage Museum on our way to Fairview St and onto Petersburg Rd. We turned at Lindsey Rd back to Forge Rd, and then into Boiling Springs for the mandatory rest stop. We then headed out the Southern end of Boiling Springs past the lake to Leidigh Dr. At this point, Lois’s legs gave out after having been on Petersburg Rd and Lindsey Rd, so she decided to go back to Boiling Springs and watch all the fishermen who were out along the lake for the first day of trout season. The rest of us proceeded out along the Yellow Breeches following Criswell Dr and Creek Rd. to see the people out for trout season. Most of the people we ask as we past by said the fishing was not good, but they were still at it at 3PM. The last few miles back to M-HS were via Heisey, Baish, S Locust Pt, and Eppley Rds. After the ride, I drove to Boiling Springs to pick up Lois, who had a nice time along the lake. She even rode a little around town since her legs came back to life after a little rest. It was a great afternoon for the bikes! Icicle Metric Century - March 31 Keith Spangler The Icicle Metric Century held in Newark, Delaware, was a good test of the legs - just as advertised. The ride heads of out of town on West Main Street which sets the mood and pace for the day. Snaking into rural Pennsylvania and Maryland the ride covers some really calm and pretty countryside. Farmland, miles of ice cold creeks and beautiful hillside villas view the vista as you "roll" along. The ride offers 16K, 32K and 100K options with the 100 offering the bulk of the leg challenge. The 100K hosts two rest stops which I recommend you take; especially the second one. The rollers really start after that point and your quads will be much happier with a good stock of food and fluids. For information see their website: http://www.whiteclaybicycleclub.org/EventsWCBC/icicle.htm . HBC ANNUAL BANQUET, March 17th Cindy Dohrman Hoehn (no photo) won the "Service Before Self" award for all the time she volunteers in HBC leadership positions and for her friendly, welcoming attitude. Many thanks Cindy !!! Diane Beliveau, Banquet Chair, checks the total mileage amounts submitted by members. The person who guessed the closest to the total mileage won a prize. Master of Ceremonies, Marc Farrell, and Jeff Grove choose the 50/50 raffle winners. 21 Dave Lepley received the " Little Engine That Could" award for all the progress he made with cycling during 2006. New HBC members who attended the banquet became part of the "Chain Gang" and received pins made out of chain links to welcome them into the group. A special thanks to all of our local bike shops and other businesses for their generous donations of door prizes for the banquet. We look forward to doing business with them in the coming year. Bicycle & Fitness Outfitters Cole’s Bicycles Holmes Cycling & Fitness Mountainside Ski & Sports Wildware Backcountry World Cup Ski & Cycle CLN Message school Pedal Pusher Pizza Grille In Gear The Cape May Brick was awarded to Richard Green for best exemplifying the touring spirit of the Fall Tour. 22 Harrisburg Bicycle Club Single/Family Membership Application Mailing Information New Member XXX Renewal XXX Need I.D.? Change of Address Only XXX HBC makes emergency identification helmet tags available to its members. These tags are provided through the Janet A. Pontius Safety Fund. 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