NEWSLETTER OF THE HARRISBURG BICYCLE CLUB SEPTEMBER 2014
www.harrisburgbicycleclub.org
Spokesman Retirement – Nov/Dec
2014 Newsletter:
Times are changing and so are our lives. The
Spokesman editor position is a BIG job and time
commitment!! Each year it is harder to find
someone with the spare time to take this giant
task on. Our current editor has stepped down
and HBC VP Jeff Hoch is now filling in to get the
Spokesman published. But the time has come
to discontinue the Spokesman publication
(electronic and hard copy) and our last issue will
be the Nov./ Dec. 2014 newsletter. After that
you must rely on our HBC website for
information and events.
For those renewing their memberships this year,
renewing of the Spokesman is no longer
available. Jeff will continue to be our editor
until that time. After that time and as of now,
all HBC event information can be accessed on
our HBC website at:
www.harrisburgbicycleclub.org.
For those of you who paid for a hard copy, after
2014, we are working on extending your
membership into the future.
Remember not all HBC rides are listed and you
must sign up to the ride distribution lists to
receive those notices.
If you are not receiving regular email
communications
from
the
HarrisburgBicycleClub.org, please email the club
at [email protected] to
verify that your correct email address is within
the club database.
Mark Riordan
Harrisburg Bicycle Club - Membership
[email protected]
HBC Leadership Positions Open:
Nominations are now being accepted for HBC
Officers for 2015. Kelly Szymczyk (VP1), Hal
Warnick (VP2) ,Jeff Hoch (VP3) and Mark
Dohlheimer (Treasurer) will be vacating their
positions and replacements are needed. A
description
of
the Vice-President's
and
Treasurer's position and other OPS positions can
be found at www.harrisburgbicycleclub.orgin
the Members Only Section page. Look under
Club Business for the By-laws.
The following OPS Committee members have
agreed to return in 2015. President: Cindy
Gorski; Secretary: Cheryl Capitani. Howard Ross
and David Gorski have been nominated for VP
positions.
While these people are willing to serve for
another year, nominations are accepted for all
officer positions. Nominations may be
submitted to Kelly Szymczyk, Nominating Chair.
The election will take place at the October
Membership Meeting. Contact Kelly at 717-9827481 or [email protected].
Williamsburg Trip - October 30 Nov 2, 2014: Deadline to register
has been extended to September
15:
For the first time in 2013, the Harrisburg Bicycle
sponsored a three day bicycling event in historic
Williamsburg, Virginia. Eighty HBC'ers attended
and judging from the feedback and comments
received it was a great success. We will once
again sponsor the event in 2014 from Thursday,
10/30 to Sunday, 11/2. Cue sheets for approximately 20 different ride
options are provided with distances ranging
from 3 miles to over 70 miles. A wide variety of
route options including many miles on
dedicated, paved bike trails make this event
suitable for the novice, casual rider and the
experienced long distance rider alike. You will
be free to lead a ride, follow along with another
leader or strike out on your own. Or you can just
relax and enjoy the food, history and shopping
that Williamsburg has to offer.
The cost for this event, which includes three
nights lodging, three hot breakfasts, Friday
dinner, three hospitality nights with wine, beer
and snacks and cue sheets for the ride is $210
per person, double occupancy.
The Registration deadline has been extended to
September 15th. Registration Complete event
details including a brochure and registration
form can be found on the HBC Williamsburg
Website at:
http://www.hbcwilliamsburg.com/
Three Creek Century:
Join us for HBC’s Three Creek Century on
Sunday, Sept. 21! Save $ by registering before
September 6.
Find out what 700 previous event registrants
already know…the HBC Three Creek Century
is one of the best events to be found in the
region. Cyclists come from Maryland, Virginia,
Delaware, New York and all over PA to
participate in this ride. Why? The great
scenery, quiet back roads, terrific food,
friendly volunteers, and, of course, the
homemade chicken corn soup! And all this is
yours for only $25 if you register by
September 6. It’s the best deal around. After
Sept. 6, the price increases to $30. If you
volunteer to help at the Century, your cost to
register will only be $20 even if you register
the day of the event.
Our Century offers routes of 25, 50, 75 and
100 miles plus a 10 mile family-friendly route
in the Carlisle area. There are some new
enhancements to the routes to improve safely
and enjoyment. All routes begin and end at
LeTort Park in Carlisle.
The Three Creek Century is HBC’s primary
source of funds and proceeds are used to pay
for operating expenses and the Biker Bucks
volunteer incentive program, band they are
Please let me know if you have any questions - I
also used to support community projects such
look forward to seeing you all again in 2014!
as the Capital Area Greenbelt, the John
Eshenour Hike & Bike Trail in Hershey, and
Rick Nevins
the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail. HBC also
[email protected]
supports local advocacy efforts to make the
Capital area more bicycle friendly. Support
from all HBC members is imperative to make
this event a success.
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and the registration form is also available on the
next page.
HBC now is partnering with the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Fund for the 2014 Century.
Riders are welcome to form fundraising teams
or make donations to JDRF. Support both
JDRF and HBC by experiencing this great ride!
Register now for the Three Creek Century at
www.threecreekcentury.com or use the
registration form in this newsletter. To
register as a JDRF rider, just click on the JDRF
link on the Century website.
Three Creek Volunteer Day Sunday,
Sept. 21 LeTort Park, Carlisle:
Sign up now to volunteer for the Three Creek
Century. This event can’t happen without
your help. We still have slots that need to be
filled. Do you know someone that just hasn’t
been asked? Would you ask them to join with
you to help out? We can even use nonmembers or folks that have not yet joined.
Look for the online volunteer sign up on the
HBC
homepage
at
www.harrisburgbicycleclub.org or contact
Owen
Moore
at
761-4822
or
[email protected]. Note non-members can
sign up by sending an email to
[email protected]
One of the “perks” Century volunteers receive
is a free picnic on Volunteer Day, Sunday Sept.
14. . The Century Committee recognizes that
the volunteer’s service may not allow them
enough time to ride during the Century event
on September 21, so we offer this Volunteer
Day to thank them and give them a chance to
ride. A free lunch is provided plus the
opportunity to ride the routes. Choose routes
of 25, 50, 75 or 100 miles.
During the lunch, committee members will be
available to answer questions and explain job
assignments. This is also a wonderful way to
get to know other HBC members and fellow
volunteers.
Cue sheets will be available as of 8:00 a.m. on
Sept. 14. Century volunteers can do the
route(s) of their choice but should plan to
return to LeTort Park by 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
There will be no sag support or rest stops
supplied on Volunteer Day. Volunteers will
also be asked to report any problems with
roads or cues on the routes that may create
problems for the Century riders.
Volunteers who do have time to ride the day
of the Century can register for the discounted
early bird fee of $20 no matter when they
register, including Sept. 21, the day of the
Century.
2014 Service Before Self Award
Nominations Now Open!
Deadline: 10-01-2014
The HBC Operations Committee is now
accepting nominations for the Service Before
Self Award. This award was established in 2000
to recognize individuals who distinguish
themselves by dedicating significant time and
effort to the success of the Harrisburg Bicycle
Club.
The past recipients of the award have been:
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2010
2011
2012
2013
Mary Lott
Carole Rockland
Marilyn Chastek
John Donoughe
Owen Moore
Mark Riordan
Cindy Hoehn
Bill Pickering
Ross Willard
Mike Prestosh
Michael Floyd
Rick Nevins
Dave Young
Please send your nominations to Kelly Szymczyk
[email protected] along with the reasons why
your nominee deserves this award. Please
provide as much background information as
possible about their service to HBC to insure
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that they receive full consideration. The
deadline for nominations is October 1, 2014.
The award will be presented at the banquet in
November. The award can only be won by an
individual one time and current 2014 elected
officers are not eligible. HBC membership is
required for all nominees.
HBC Banquet:
Mark your calendars now for Saturday
November 15, 2014 for the annual HBC Banquet
to be held at Allenberry Playhouse in the
Carriage Room.
We have booked Steve
Rudolph, a local jazz artist to play during the
social hour. There will be plenty of food as we
will be treated to Allenberry’s famous buffet as
well as those wonderful Sticky Buns! Also take
your pictures during the riding season and
submit
them
to
Dave
Gorski
([email protected]) with a brief
description about the photo, as we are planning
to do a year in review slide presentation during
the banquet. The cost will be $30 per person,
unless you have lead 5 rides and have taken the
ride leader training this year or last, then your
admission is free.
Registration form is at the end of the
Spokesman. Send in your registration today!
HBC Welcomes Our New Members:
Kip Bollinger - Carlisle
Marty Dell - Harrisburg
Christopher Ditlow - Harrisburg
John Georgiadis - Mechanicsburg
David Hawkins - Mechanicsburg
Dan Heatherly - Mechanicsburg
Marie Helweg-Larsen - Carlisle
George Himmelreich - Harrisburg
Jay Holstein - Mechanicsburg
Katherine Kennedy - Harrisburg
Tanya Leshko - Harrisburg
Donna Marquette - Harrisburg
Joanne Martin - Hershey
Matthew McFadden - Harrisburg
John Painter - Palmyra
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Kienan Perry - Lemoyne
Robert Reynolds - Harrisburg
Kamalesh Sai - Mechanicsburg
Larry Shears - York
Glenn Snoke - Carlisle
Bart Souders - Enola
Felix Thau - Harrisburg
Richard Wigton - Mechanicsburg
Cindy Wyatt - Baltimore MD
Stephanie Young - Harrisburg
Advocacy Update:
Harrisburg and Hershey may both have Bike
Share programs in the near future, thanks to
efforts by Harrisburg Young Professionals
(HYP) and Penn State Hershey who are
seeking grants to fund the programs. Bicycle
South Central PA, a new advocacy group, is
assisting with the process.
What is bike share? Basically, Bike Share
allows people to borrow bikes on a shortterm basis to make brief trips. Usually found
in urban environments, Bike Share facilities
allow people to get to and from mass transit
stations, commercial areas, retail stores,
restaurants, and places of employment in an
easy, efficient and environmentally friendly
way.
How does it work? People join Bike Share
programs for a fee of about $75 per year and
then have unlimited use of the Bike Share
bicycles for short trips during that period.
Usually, trips of 30 minutes or less are free,
with small additional fees for longer trips. An
option to pay by trip is also offered. Bike
Share stations are conveniently located
throughout the community so people can pick
up bikes and drop them off as needed.
What are the benefits of Bike Share? Not
only is a Bike Share program an easy, efficient
and environmentally friendly form of
transportation, but it also enhances
community
connectivity,
promotes
a
sustainable culture based community and
improves regional economic development
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How would I benefit from using a Bike
Share Program? As an example, let’s assume
you work in a downtown area where parking
is expensive and at a premium. A Bike Share
program would allow you to run errands,
attend meetings, or go out to lunch without
having to use your car. This would allow you
more flexibility with choosing transportation
alternatives such as riding the bus or
carpooling, thereby saving you money that
you would otherwise have to spend for fuel
and parking. If you do choose to drive your
own car downtown, you’ll still be able to use
Bike Share get around town without the
hassle of moving your car and finding a
parking space.
I already have a bike. Why would I care
about Bike Share? Bike Share programs
increase the number of bicycle riders in the
community which increases the interest in
making the roads safer for cyclists. For
example, within 7 weeks of the launch of New
York City’s Bike Share program, users had
logged over 1 million trips. And Boston
launched one of the first bike share systems in
the country, the New Balance Hubway system,
which has since grown to 130 stations and
more than 1100 bicycles. As a result, Boston
has added 82 miles of bike lanes and1500
bike racks and created one of the most
successful community bike programs in the
country.
Save the Date
Three Creek Century
September 21, 2014
Letort Park, Carlisle
Membership Meeting
October 7, 2014
Williamsburg, VA
Oct 30 – Nov 2, 2014
Cape May
Sept 30 – Oct 5, 2014
Apple Butter Boil
October 11, 2014
HBC Banquet
November 15, 2014
Allenberry Playhouse
How can I help my community to get involved
with a Bike Share program?
Please contact HBC Advocacy Chair Marilyn
Chastek at 717-798-4537 or
[email protected] for more information.
You sign up to be on the HBC advocacy email list
to receive updates about all local bicycle
advocacy efforts.
Bicycle South Central PA
www.bicyclesouthcentralpa.org is now offering
memberships to people who want to support
local bicycle advocacy efforts.
Fall Tour Warm Up Rides:
Gettysburg Fall Tour Warm-Up Ride #2
Saturday, September 6, 2014 - 8:00am
Warrington Township Municipal
Building, Rossville,
69 Miles, Tour Pace(s) **
Ride Coordinator: John Donoughe (H: 774-5073 W: 7876136
Join John on one of the favorite rides of the HBC.
The ‘Ride To Gettysburg Square’ will get us to the
Pub and Restaurant or the Lincoln Diner in time for
lunch. The terrain will include rolling hills. Maps and
cue sheets will be provided.
Directions To Start: From the Lewsiberry exit, #35 of
I-83 take PA177 west toward Pinchot State Park.
Travel 8.7 miles. After you cross over the bridge
spanning the extreme west-end of Pinchot Lake, pass
the community park. The municipal building will be
Spokesman Submission Dates:
next on the right. From PA 74 at Rossville, take PA
October 2014:
November/December
177 east for 1/4 mile. The township municipal
September 1, 2014
2014:
building will be on your left. Park neatly next to the
October 1, 2014
building.
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Fall Tour Warm-Up Ride #3
Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 9:00am
Briarcrest Square Parking Lot, Briarcrest Dr.,
Hershey
40 Miles, Tour Pace(s) **
Ride Coordinator: Bill Pickering (H: 232-1326),
[email protected]
This ride is being planned as a ‘warm-down’
ride, meaning the pace will be at the touring
pace we expect to ride on Tour. It will keep any
rust from accumulating as we look forward to
starting for Cape May on Tuesday.
For this ride, we hope the six-packs will plan to
ride together. That way, the pack members can
get accustomed to riding together. We are
specifically asking each six-pack leader to be
present for this ride. Others who want to join us
to experience riding in a group are welcome as
well.
This ride presents an opportunity to get some
miles on your touring bike and to try your racks
and bags. You are encouraged to think of
yourself as being on tour for this ride – a dress
rehearsal.
Maps and cue sheets will be handed out at the
start. Plan to stay for lunch at a local eatery on
your return. If you have any questions, contact
Bill Pickering ( [email protected]).
Directions To Start: From Harrisburg, follow
Route PA 422 toward Hershey. At the traffic
light at Friendly’s, turn right onto University
Drive.Take the first left onto Briarcrest Drive and
right into the Briarcrest Center parking lot.
HBC FAIR and SOCIAL at OCT. 7, 2014
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
Mark your calendars to attend the Oct. 7th HBC
General Membership Meeting from 7 – 9 PM - the
HBC FAIR and SOCIAL. This is a chance for you to
hear and ask questions about the actions and
decision making processes of your club. Complying
with our By-laws the OPS Committee will present to
our membership the accomplishments of the year
and the plans for next year, along with the election
of the 2014 officers. There will also be time for the
members to ask questions of the Operations
committee.
Following this business portion of the meeting we
will host an HBC Fair and Social with a light meal
of vegetable and meat wraps, pretzels, chips,
cookies etc. The Fair will consist of different
representatives at stations around the room to
discuss topics such as Advocacy, Ride Leader
Training, HBC Events, Cold Weather Riding, Touring,
the HBC Web Site, Volunteering, HBC Maintenance
Clinic, Rail Trails and more. Make sure you know
your username / password for the website and a
representative will be there to assist you in setting
up your profile, email distribution lists or any other
questions you may have.
Raffle tickets will be sold for a 50/50 Raffle for the
Pontius Safety Fund. Winners will be announced at
8:45 PM. (You must be present to win.) So come to
socialize with HBC members, learn more about the
club and SHARE IDEAS.
If you cannot attend and would like to ask a
question of the committee please send an email
to [email protected] and
your
question will be raised during the meeting as well
as we will provide you the response via email.
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HBC MERCHANDISE will be available for sale at the
meeting (CASH or CHECK only).
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Annual Apple Butter Boil Ride

When : Saturday, October 11, 2014, 9:00 AM

Where : Barner’s St. John’s Church, Liverpool, PA, follow Rtes. 11/15 to Liverpool (along the
west banks of the Susquehanna), left turn on Rte. 17 west, and a right turn on PA 235 north
(follow the Apple Butter Boil signs to the church).

Ride Lengths : 25 and 50 miles

Cost : No fee for rides but there is a charge if you would like to attend the all-you-can-eat
Pennsylvania Family Style Dinner (Cue sheets and maps supplied)
Celebrate the end of the 2014 riding season by joining the Harrisburg Bicycle Club and the St. John’s
Lutheran Church by riding through the rolling terrain of Perry and Juniata Counties of Central
Pennsylvania. This no frills event will have maps and cue sheets, but there are no sags, official
stops, nor road markings.
Before or after the ride, see and learn how apple butter, a Pennsylvania tradition, is made. Don’t
forget to purchase freshly made apple butter.
No Frills “End-Of-The-Season” Ride
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Summary of July 2, 2014 Operations
Committee Meeting:
Take the Pledge!
Our main cycling season is in full swing and so
are cycling accidents.
Please stay safe by
FOLLOWING ALL PA VEHICLE LAWS, and proper
cycling etiquette. That includes STOPPING AT
ALL STOP SIGNS AND RED TRAFFIC LIGHTS.
Respect the direction of the leader and do not
ride ahead if you are unaware of where the
route is going. RIDE ON THE RIGHT / PASS ON
THE LEFT, DO NOT CALL CLEAR, CALL OUT &
SIGNAL FOR HAZARDS. Watch out for those
around you and stay true to the category you
are riding in. It is up to all of us to keep our
rides safe and enjoyable for ALL. Remember to
take the pledge below and sign the banner
when you see it!

Chris Seier is the new webmaster till end of
2014 when Jeff Hoch will take over in 2015.

Focus group will be organized to generate
ideas to encourage volunteers to be ride
leaders. Volunteers are also needed to fill 3
VP’s and a Treasurer for 2015 and a
recommendation for Service Before Self
Award.

A printable ride schedule will be available
through email or on the web following the
termination of the Newsletter.

HBC Banquet, Saturday November 15th at
Allenberry - Steve Rudolph, a well known
Jazz pianist and composer, will entertain us
for the social hour. www.steverudolph.com
A CYCLISTS PLEDGE
I PLEDGE to be more aware of my surroundings
on the road.
I pledge to be as visible as possible to
motorists.
I pledge to respect all those that use the road,
and to set a good example as a cyclist to those
around me.
Beginning right now I will do my part
to help put an end to cyclist’s injuries and
fatalities
by committing to drive and cycle as responsibly
as I can.
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Bike4Books:
Saturday, Sept. 27, Little Buffalo State Park
Routes of 13K to 100K
Benefits Newport Public Library
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bike4Boo
ks-Tour/156991151031351
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2014 Harrisburg Bicycle Club banquet
Saturday, November 15th
Come and enjoy great food and the company of good friends at the 2014 HBC Banquet at the Allenberry
Resort Inn and Playhouse, Boiling Springs, PA
Agenda
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
8:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Check in and social hour with jazz pianist Steve Rudolph
Buffet dinner
Awards & prizes
Year in review – social
Please submit this registration form with payment by October 24th to:
Ann M Hammond
112 Pickett Road
Dover, PA 17315
Please make checks payable to Harrisburg Bicycle Club
Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone ______________________________ Email: ______________________________________
Number of banquet tickets _____________
@ $30 each = ___________________________
_______ I am a ride leader who attended the HBC ride leaders training and have led 5 or more rides during
the 2014 ride year. Please waive the $30 price for my ticket.
________ I am using _______Biker Bucks as full pr partial payment for this event.
My Biker Bucks withdrawal code is _________________________ Amount $____________
Questions ?
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Contact Dave Gorski @ 717-960-9010
[email protected]
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2014 Williamsburg Tour Registration Form
Oct 30 – Nov 2, 2014 Sponsored by the Harrisburg Bicycle Club
The prices below include 3 nights lodging at the hotel, 3 breakfasts and 1 dinner.
Additional nights maybe available at a cost of $89 (plus tax) per room per night. Contact
Rick for details. Registration is on a first - come, first - served basis.
HBC membership and helmets are required.
Name(s)___________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________
Home phone____________________ Cell phone_________________________________
Email______________________________________ HBC member? Yes_____ No_____
Emergency Contact: Name: __________________________________ Phone _________
Cost ($210 per person. $50 deposit + $160 balance) Total # of people __________@ $210 _________
HBC Biker Buck$ withdrawal code______ $ amount of BBuck$ being applied (________)
TOTAL PAYMENT DUE (checks payable to Harrisburg Bicycle Club) _________
Your $50 per person deposit is due by 9/15/14. The balance is due by 9/30/14.
Send this form and your payment to:
Rick Nevins, 3816 Philip Ludwell, Williamsburg Va 23188
[email protected], 717-579-7644
Check here ______ if you would like a vegetarian meal at the Friday dinner
I would like to share a room at the hotel with____________________________________
Release: Must be signed by each participant.
I hereby release, remise, quitclaim, and waive any claim of liability against the Chairperson, the Harrisburg Bicycle Club (HBC), 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 2014 Williamsburg trip or related activity.
I understand that the Tour will involve bicycling on state or local highways of Virginia and that I will be required to exercise caution and obey all applicable traffic laws
and regulations.
I understand that the Chairperson, HBC, its officers, agents, or members have planned the tour, but they do not and shall not exercise control over my
conduct during the Tour or related activities and do not insure any guarantee of my physical safety.
I understand the Tour is a non-profit activity and that any fee I pay is not intended to result in profit to the Chairperson, HBC, its officers, agents,
or members.
If I use any facilities provided for the tour for any related activity, I understand that I do so at my own risk, and hereby release the Chairperson, HBC, 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 tour or any related activity, but I understand that no
medical services will be provided as part of the tour and neither the Chairperson, HBC, 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 onbike activities during this event.
I understand that I participate in the Tour and related activities at my own risk, and in exchange for being permitted to participate, I have executed
this release voluntarily.
Signature(s):_________________________________________________________________Date: ______________________
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September 2014
A scenic bike tour through Cumberland County in
Central Pennsylvania sponsored by the
Harrisburg Bicycle Club
Featuring five ride options and homemade soup!
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Tour Cumberland County’s scenic countryside alongside the Yellow Breeches,
Conodoguinet and Big Spring Creeks.
 Start point - LeTort Park in Carlisle, about 20 miles west of Harrisburg.
 Picnic on homemade soup, fresh baked goods, and other delicious offerings
 Choose your ride: 25, 50, 75 or 100 miles. Cue sheets for an unsupported 10 mile tour are also available.
 Choose from the gentle terrain of the valley or challenging routes through the hills, including an optional climb to
Kings Gap.
 $20 per person for pre-registration postmarked by August 20, $25 per person after August 20 and $30 per person
after Sept 6. $5.00 for riders under age 18. Registration is available the day of the event.
 Entry fee covers lunch, rest stops, snacks, cue sheets and sag support.
How to register:
 Go to www.threecreekcentury.com. Register and pay on-line by credit card at no extra charge using the Eventbrite
link provided or you can complete mail this registration form with payment.
Sorry, no refunds. This event is held rain or shine.
Registration is from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ride opens at 7:00 a.m. Riders must enter the course no later than: 8 a.m.
for 100 miles; 9:30 a.m. for 75 and 50 miles; 11:00 a.m. for 25 miles. All riders must be off the courses by 5 p.m.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name ________________________________________
Address______________________________________
City/State/Zip___________________________________________Phone:____________________________
Email___________________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Name ________________________________ Emergency Phone:____________________
HBC Member? _____ yes _____no
I don’t eat meat. Please provide an alternative meal choice for me ______
I am aware of the risks of bicycling and otherwise participating in the event and voluntarily assume such risks. I release the Harrisburg Bicycle Club and its respective
directors, officers, volunteers and staff from liability arising out of this event. If the registrant is a minor, I, as parent or guardian, release the Harrisburg Bicycle Club for
liability for that minor.
_________________________________
Signature of participant
______________________________
Signature of parent of guardian
Registration fee: $20 if postmarked by Aug. 20 ($25 Aug. 21-Sept 6, $30 after Sept 6) $_____
Riders under age 18: $5.00 $_____
T-Shirts Must order by 8/20/14. Shirts must be picked up day of ride. $_____
Circle one: Long sleeve $20 Short sleeve $15
Adult size: S___ M___ L___ XL___ XXL____
Child sizes: S____ M____ L____
TOTAL ENCLOSED $_____
Sorry...no refunds. Make checks payable to Harrisburg Bicycle Club and send to:
Mark Dolheimer 281 Leib Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Regular Ride Start Points:
Ride Information
Distance will vary depending on terrain, weather, and time of
year, but should fall within the mileage stated.
As the season
progresses the rides will naturally move toward the higher end
of mileage and pace. Participants should have the ability to
ride within the pace guidelines and distance for the
classification. All participants are responsible for keeping the
group together, should carry fluids, snacks, I.D. on body, spare
tube and inflation device. 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.
PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE AT THE START POINT AT LEAST 15
MINUTES BEFORE THE PUBLISHED SCHEDULED TIME.
Ride Classifications:
Rail Trail Rides – These rides cover a wide variety of terrain
and distance, so please check the ride posting carefully for
specifics. Crushed stone to paved terrain. Average speed 10-11
mph on unpaved trails and 11-13 mph on paved trails. For
crushed stone trails a hybrid or cyclocross bike is ideal, but any
bike with about a 28mm or wider tire will work. Distances and
stops vary. Rail trail rides are family friendly. No one dropped.
D - Social – For the beginning cyclist who wants a leisurely ride
with lots of conversation. Generally flat terrain and low traffic
roads as much as possible. Average speed 8-10 mph, with
distances typically 8-12 miles. Water breaks every 3-5 miles.
Family friendly. No rider is dropped.
D+ Social – Similar to D – Social but with average speed 9-11
mph, distances vary. Frequent stops. No rider is dropped.
C - Casual – For the casual group cyclist who wants to socialize
but likes some distance. Generally flat to hilly terrain. Average
speed 11-13 mph, slow easy pace on hills, with distances 15 –
30 miles. Stops bout every 10 miles. No rider is dropped.
C+ - Experienced – For the experienced group cyclist. Flat to
hilly terrain. Average speed 13-15 mph, with distances
typically 20-45 miles. One brief stop midway in ride and when
necessary. No rider is dropped.
B - Fast – For the experienced group rider in good physical
condition and capable of maintaining a steady pace. Flat to
hilly terrain. Average speed 15-17 mph, with distances
generally 25-50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to
maintain classified pace may be dropped.
B+ Training - For the experienced group rider in good physical
condition and capable of maintaining a fast pace for distances
up to 50 miles. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 17-19 mph,
with distances up to 50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable
to maintain classified pace may be dropped.
A Competitive - For riders in top physical shape and seriously
interested in competitive bicycling. Average speed 20+ mph,
with varying distances. Emphasis on conditioning. Few stops if
any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be
dropped.
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More detailed information can be found on the HBC Website
Calendar where links to Google Maps are provided for each
start point.
Kellytron: - 115 Aster Drive, Harrisburg.
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
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. 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.
Wednesday Wander Rides – Directions listed for each event in
listing.
Sunday Social – Start at City Island Harrisburg.
Upper Allen Friendship Park –Fisher Road, Mechanicsburg.
Mechanicsburg High School – Broad St & Williams
Grove
Road
Hershey Briarcrest Square: From Harrisburg, follow Route
422 towards Hershey. At the traffic light at Friendly’s turn
right onto University Drive. Take the first left onto Briarcrest
Drive and right into the Briarcrest Center parking lot.
E-Mail Scheduled Rides:
Other HBC rides are scheduled through the HBC E-mail Ride
Distribution lists. These rides are not typically listed in the
Spokesman or on the HBC web calendar. To receive ride
notifications you must be an HBC member and subscribe to
the Ride Distribution lists. Details and instructions can be
found on the HBC website.
Learn to Linger: typically go at a more leisurely pace and are
scheduled in an ad-hoc fashion, but often weekday mornings.
Silver Spokes: scheduled on Wednesdays, typically rides of 25
to 45 miles most of the year, with a pace of 12-14 mph.
Perry County Rides: typically ride on Saturdays in Perry County
and will ride at a C+ pace.
West Shore Weekends: West Shore rides with an average
pace of C to C+. Typically 50 to 100 miles and stress the Joy of
Riding verses training. They feature multiple starting points
when possible, for various mileages on the same ride. They
will run year round with lower mileages in the colder months.
Saturday Morning Rides – The Saturday Morning C and C+
rides leave from the Grantville Restaurant on Saturday
mornings year round, weather permitting.
The Spokesman
September 2014
September Sunset Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 - 7:38 PM 2 - 7:37 PM 3 - 7:35 PM 4 - 7:33 PM 5 - 7:32 PM 6 - 7:30 PM
7 - 7:29 PM 8 - 7:27 PM 9 - 7:25 PM 10 - 7:24 PM 11 - 7:22 PM 12 - 7:20 PM 13 - 7:19 PM
14 - 7:17 PM 15 - 7:15 PM 16 - 7:14 PM 17 - 7:12 PM 18 - 7:10 PM 19 - 7:09 PM 20 - 7:07 PM
21 - 7:05 PM 22 - 7:04 PM 23 - 7:02 PM 24 - 7:00 PM 25 - 6:59 PM 26 - 6:57 PM 27 - 6:55 PM
28 - 6:54 PM 29 - 6:52 PM 30 - 6:50 PM
Monday Regularly Scheduled Rides
Scheduled HBC Rides:
Saturday Regularly Scheduled Rides
Hershey C - 6:00 PM C (11-13 mph)
9/8 Leader: Howard Ross, 525-7735
9/15 Leader: Howard Ross, 525-7735
9/22 Leader: William Graham 298-1192
Linglestown (Kellytron) A - 8:00 AM A (20+ mph)
9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27 Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147
Mech HS C - 9:00 AM C (11-13 mph)
9/6 No Leader. Contact Coordinator Marie Roof at 691-1878
9/13 Leader: Charles Bernth - 756-5226
9/20 No Leader. Contact Coordinator Marie Roof at 691-1878
9/27 Leader: Charles Bernth - 756-5226
Linglestown (Kellytron) A – 6:00 PM A (20+ mph)
9/2, 9/9, 9/16 Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147
Grantville (East Shore) C and C+ (formerly Cross Roads Café)
Check the Website and Subscribe to the eMail Distribution
Lists for information on the Saturday Rides.
Lenker Park B – 6:00 PM A (15-17 mph)
9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
No Leader. Contact Coordinator Robert Martin at 540-5468.
Three members share leading responsibilities :Rod Murray
717-579-5440, Joel Oberman, 717-545-1011 and Robert
Martin, 717-540-5468
Sunday Regularly Scheduled Rides
Carlisle Action C+ - 10:00 AM C+ (13-15 mph)
9/7 Leader: Terry Drachbar at 243-8068
9/28 Leader: Terry Drachbar at 243-8068
Upper Allen Friendship Park B+ - 6:00 PM A (17-19 mph)
9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
No Leader. Contact Coordinator Ed Hoover, 586-4910
Mech HS C - 1:30 PM C (11-13 mph)
9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28
No Leader. Contact Coordinator Marie Roof at 691-18783
Upper Allen Friendship Park B - 6:00 PM A (15-17 mph)
9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
No Leader. Contact Coordinator Erin Schuetz, 821-0772
Sunday Morning Sociable D – 7:15 AM
7:15 AM – meet on City Island (between the bridges) for
ride. Breakfast optional. Contact: Owen Moore 761-4822
Monday Regularly Scheduled Rides
Hershey A - 6:00 PM A (20+ mph)
9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 Leader: Ben Strine, 686-0855
Hershey C+ - 6:00 PM C+ (13-15 mph)
9/1 No Leader. Contact Coordinator Lisa Smith at 838-7499
9/8 Leader: Mark Riordan, 932-1635
9/15 No Leader. Contact Coordinator Lisa Smith at 838-7499
9/22 No Leader. Contact Coordinator Lisa Smith at 838-7499
9/29 No Leader. Contact Coordinator Lisa Smith at 838-7499
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Tuesday Regularly Scheduled Rides
Upper Allen Friendship Park C+ - 6:00 PM C+ (13-15 mph)
9/2 Leader: Mark Riordan, 932-1635
9/9 Leader: Mark Dolheimer, 649-1218
9/16 Leader: Dave Kurth, 766-7496
9/23 Leader: Mark Dolheimer, 649-1218
9/30 No Leader. Contact Coordinator Cindy Gorski at 960-9010
Upper Allen Friendship Park C - 6:00 PM C (11-13 mph)
9/2 Leader: John Donoughe, 774-5073
9/9 Leader: Cindy Hoehn 258-6353
9/16 Leader: John Donoughe, 774-5073
9/23 Leader: Cindy Hoehn 258-6353
9/30 No Leader. Contact Coordinator Marie Roof at 691-1878
The Spokesman
September 2014
Scheduled HBC Rides:
Wednesday Wander Rides
9/3 – 6pm – Leader: John Donoughe - 774-5073
Ride leaves from the parking lot between Highland Elementary
and Cedar Cliff High Schools
9/17 – 6pm Leader: Vince Kaminski, 732-3205.
Ride typically leaves from Mechanicsburg High School.
9/10, 9/24
No Leader. Contact Coordinator John Humphries at 697-2033
or [email protected]. Ride typically leaves from
Mechanicsburg High School.
Thursday Regularly Scheduled Rides
Linglestown (Kellytron) A – 6:00 PM A (20+ mph)
9/4, 9/11, 9/18 Leader: Larry Wasser, 652-7147
Hershey B+ - 6:00 PM A (17-19 mph)
9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 Leader: Ben Strine, 686-0855
Hershey C+ - 6:00 PM C+ (13-15 mph)
9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
No Leader. Contact Coordinator Lisa Smith at 838-7499
Hershey C - 6:00 PM C (11-13 mph)
9/4 Leader: Mike Prestosh, 732-5488
9/11 Leader: Bill Graham, 298-1192
9/18 Leader: John Donoughe, 774-5073
9/25 Leader: Mike Prestosh, 732-5488
Upper Allen Friendship Park B+ - 6:00 PM A (17-19 mph)
9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
No Leader. Contact Coordinator Ed Hoover, 586-4910
Upper Allen Friendship Park B - 6:00 PM A (15-17 mph)
9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
No Leader. Contact Coordinator Erin Schuetz, 821-0772
Upper Allen Friendship Park C+ - 6:00 PM C+ (13-15 mph)
9/4 Leader: Chris Seier, 418-1125
9/11 No Leader. Contact Coordinator Cindy Gorski at 960-9010
9/18 No Leader. Contact Coordinator Cindy Gorski at 960-9010
9/25 No Leader. Contact Coordinator Cindy Gorski at 960-9010
Upper Allen Friendship Park C - 6:00 PM C (11-13 mph)
9/4 Leader: Marilyn Chastek, 761-3189
9/11 Leader: Charles Bernth - 756-5226
9/18 Leader: Marilyn Chastek, 761-3189
9/25 No Leader. Contact Coordinator Marie Roof at 691-1878
Friday Night Social Rides
Check the website next year for future rides!
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Harrisburg Bicycle Club Single/Family Membership Application
WWW.HarrisburgBicycleClub.org
___ New Member
___ Renewal
___ Change of Address
Mailing Information
Mailing Name: _____________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________
HBC makes RoadID wrist ID’s available at
a discount. Each gift card will cover
purchase and shipping costs. Or use the
gift card towards an enhanced RoadID
product.
E-mail Address: ____________________________________________
Gift Cards are $17.00 each
Address: _________________________________________________
City _____________________ State _______ Zip Code __________
Additional Rider Information (Family membership only): (Fill out form below for each rider in your membership)
Rider Name:
______________________________________ Rider Name:
_______________________________
Rider Name:
______________________________________ Rider Name:
_______________________________
*** Please note: Helmets must be worn on all Harrisburg Bicycle Club rides ***
Dues (Please check all that apply) (Membership dues non-refundable)
_____
Individual Membership (3 years maximum):
$15 per year X ____ years = $________
_____
Family Membership (3 years maximum):
$20 per year X ____ years = $________
____
Optional Pontius Safety Fund Donation = $________
(not tax deductible)
____
Optional RoadID Gift Card (retail at $21.48):
$17 per card X ____ cards = $________
____
Biker Buck$ Coupon Discount Code # __________ Coupon Value
(Subtract) $________
Total Enclosed = $________
Mail this application with Check or Money Order made payable to:
Harrisburg Bicycle Club
1011 Bridge St., New Cumberland, PA 17070-1659
Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk
In consideration for being permitted to participate in Harrisburg Bicycle Club ("HBC") sponsored Bicycling Activities ("Activities") I, for myself and my
heirs and assigns:
Fully understand that:(a) bicycling activities involve risks and dangers of serious bodily injury, including paralysis and death ("Risks"); (b)
these risks may be by my own actions, or inactions, or the negligence of the HBC and League of American Bicyclists (LAB), their directors, officers,
agents, volunteers, advertisers, sponsors, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises which the bicycling activity takes place, (each considered
one of the "Releases" herein); (c)there may be other risks and losses not readily foreseeable at this time; and I fully accept and assume all such
Risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and; Hereby release, and hold harmless, the Releases from all liability, claims, demands, losses or
damages that may happen to me or my heirs caused by the negligence of the Releases. I further agree that if I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim
against any of the Releases, I will pay any litigation expenses, attorney fees, or any cost which may occur as a result of such claim. I have read and fully
understand this agreement, and I understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and intend it to be a complete and unconditional
release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.
Signature ____________________________
Parent's Signature _________________________________
(If any family member is a minor, parent must also sign.)
Signature ____________________________
(all adults must sign)
Date:
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September 2014
HBC Officers & Information
President:
Cindy Gorski – President@*
717-960-9010
Vice Presidents:
Kelly Szymczyk – VP1@*
Hal Warnick – VP2@*
Jeff Hoch – VP3@*
717-982-7481
717-770-1268
717-269-8220
Special Rides:
Hal Warnick – special@*
Area Ride Coordinators:
Friendship Park/Mech C
Friendship Park C+
Friendship Park B
Friendship Park B+
Carlisle Area B
Carlisle Area B+
Carlisle Action
Carlisle Area C
Hershey B
Hershey B+
Hershey C
Hershey C+
Kellytron
Greenbelt Ride
Rail Trail C&D
Friday Night Social
Friday Night Social
Lenker Park B
Lenker Park C
Lingering Rides*
Sat C Grantville*
Sat C+ Grantville*
Sunday Social
Perry County Rides*
West Shore Weekends*
Silver Spokes*
Wednesday Wander
Music in the Garden
Past President:
Vacant
Treasurer:
Mark Dolheimer – Treasurer@*
717-649-1218
Secretary:
Cheryl Capitani – Secretary@*
717-480-7350
Membership:
Mark Riordan – [email protected]
717-932-1635
Volunteer and Nomination:
Vacant
Public Relations:
Jeff McPartland – [email protected]
717-761-5109
Advocacy Liaison:
Marilyn Chastek – [email protected]
717-761-3189
Spokesman Editor:
Jeff Hoch– editor@*
717-269-8220
Mail Captain:
Mike Prestosh – mailcaptain@*
717-732-5488
Advertising Info & Rate Coordinator:
Cindy Hoehn – [email protected]
Technology
Rick Nevins/Mark Riordan
Ride Captain
Jeff Hoch– RideCaptain@*
Marie Roof
Cindy Gorski
Erin Schuetz
Ed Hoover
Vacant
Vacant Terry Drachbar
Vacant Vacant
Ben Strine
Bill Graham
Lisa Smith
Larry Wasser
Vacant
Hal Warnick
Dave Powell
Cheryl Capitani
Joel Oberman
Vacant
Owen Moore
Larry Riley
Dan Hassell
Owen Moore
Rich Bohn
Cindy Gorski
Bill Pickering
John Humphries
Susan Hoefler
717-691-1878
717-960-9010
717-821-0772
717-586-4910
717-243-8068
717-686-0855
717-805-0900
717-838-7499
717-652-7147
717-545-8945
717-770-1268
717-796-7635
717-480-7350
717-215-4540
717-545-8945
717-761-4822
717-576-4160
717-545-6905
717-761-4822
717-789-4848
717-960-9010
717-232-1326
717-697-2033
717-245-2271
* Email Distribution List Ride
Webmaster:
Chris Seier – webmaster@*
Ride & Ride Leader Development:
Cindy Gorski – President@*
717-770-1268
Reminder – Ride Schedules must be submitted to an area
coordinator by the first of the month preceding the event.
717-960-9010
717-269-8220
SUBMISSION DATE for the October Issue is:
September 1, 2014
* [email protected] (e.g. [email protected])
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