Northeast - PA representin' here!

Then that makes you the second 944 owner I've encountered on this forum. Any chance you've been to the Hershey Swap meet? Any chance you own a stainless steel shifter insert or saw the guy selling them?

I ride my bike way more then I drive these days but still enjoy 944's.


I havent been to the Hershey Swap meet, or any meet yet for that matter. I just recently got my 951 up and running after about a year or so down time. I did alot of rebuilding, modifications and repair work at the time. This upcoming year I'll definitely have to attend some events.

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Selinsgrove, PA here. Well, dont live here but go to uni (susquehanna university) where i founded the SUCC (Cycling Club) though there are all of 3 other roadies. woot woot. Live in NJ (though fam moving to Florida real soon) but if you want to get technical, i'm from England...grew up there...but was actually born in CA...so i guess technically you could say i'm from CA....

Rover, I do the Hershey rides Mondays and Thursdays. PM if you think you are going to get there, I'll keep an eye out for you. The paces of the rides are picking up...everyone seems eager to get as many miles in before the sun sets; averages are being pushed higher than advertised. Last night our B ride came in at 17.6 avg; the C+'s came in at 15.3. Nice night for a ride!

BethAre there slower rides? What do people wear for the C rides (not C+). I am thinking of joining a ride but don't want to look Freddish or something.

Are there slower rides? What do people wear for the C rides (not C+). I am thinking of joining a ride but don't want to look Freddish or something.

No worries - as long as you've got your helmet, your road bike (there have been people out with hybrids, but it's tough to stay with the group), and the layers you need to stay comfortable this time of year, you'll be great. There is a C group that goes out from Hershey as well, at an advertised 10-13 pace (no drop - touring pace) - at this time of year, they're probably not going to get any more than 20 miles in, if that much. Introduce yourself to the ride leader; they will watch out for you.

I'm leading the C+ ride next Monday the 25th - it'll probably be a small group, since the club's fall tour ride to Cape May leaves the next morning. Come out and play!

Feel free to pm if you have additional questions!

Beth

Hey guys and gals,

Might be moving to Pittsburgh from Central Connecticut.

What is the riding like around the southern part of Pitt? Am I going to get my soul crushed by the hills/mountains?

Hey guys and gals,

Might be moving to Pittsburgh from Central Connecticut.

What is the riding like around the southern part of Pitt? Am I going to get my soul crushed by the hills/mountains?

There's lots of great riding in, and around Pittsburgh. Don't count on them mountains, but there are plenty of hills to build up your soul.

Hills are fine. I'm looking at the Southwest part of town, seems like the riding might be pretty good out there.

You'll find plenty of nice rides in that area. I actually lived in the south hills (Baldwin Borough) of Pittsburgh for most of my life. Now I'm just an hour further south, so I still ride there a lot. My club The Western Pennsylvania Wheelmen (http://www.wpwbikeclub.org/index.html) have regular scheduled rides in that area as well. They also publish a map book, or CD with routes all over our area. It's a good group of people, and they have rides for every type, and ability of rider.

Hope to see you on the "Burgh" roads soon,

Denny

Thanks for the link to the great site. I was just about to do a google for such a thing.

Hey, I'm going up to Danville on November 1-2 so my wife can interview at the hospital. What's to do in the area? Hiking, biking? My google search wasn't encouraging.

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Hey all, Just checkin in and say hey lol. I'm in Bristol, Bucks County.

Hello again, I'm in Washington, PA and did a car tour of the city. The South Park area looks pretty good to ride, but would probably be tough to get to.

How is the Cecil area? Saw some houses that I liked in that area, also North Strabane. How far is that from the good riding area?

Where is the good riding area again?

Thanks for your help.

Hello again, I'm in Washington, PA and did a car tour of the city. The South Park area looks pretty good to ride, but would probably be tough to get to.

How is the Cecil area? Saw some houses that I liked in that area, also North Strabane. How far is that from the good riding area?

Where is the good riding area again?

Thanks for your help.

Not far at all.
Washington, PA is a great place to live, and ride. Plenty of nice back roads to explore. We have a lot of mapped routes in, and around that area. South Park is actually real easy to get to from that area as well. Another park to consider is Mingo Creek which is in Washington County. There are a few rail-trail systems in the area as well.

Hey folks,

For my first post, thought I'd say "Hi" to all the PA folks.

I usually ride down at Wissahickon (Philly) but if I'm lazy after work, I'll go do some laps around Valley Forge.

If there's a Martin here: thanks for helping me after the wreck on sunday!

Jim

Any Western PA cyclists? Forgive me, I'm a nOOb

Greetings from Warrington, Bucks County.
Got back on the road this summer. Joined Central Bucks Bike Club http://www.cbbikeclub.org

Bruce

Pedal Pittsburgh 2007 (http://www.pedalpittsburgh.org)

2007 Date: May 20th

Any Western PA cyclists? Forgive me, I'm a nOOb

Yep, there's a few of us lurking here on the boards. Where are ya' from?

Denny

Cerewa, are you close to center city? Do you do Crit Mass?

I just missed critical mass tonight. My neighbor likes to go and was there tonight. He says the halloween critical mass is generally the best of the year.

I intend to go out for critical mass one of these days. I'm 15 minutes ride from city hall, out west.

How bout you?

Any Western PA cyclists? Forgive me, I'm a nOOb


I just joined today! Washington County here. Where you at?

I just joined today! Washington County here. Where you at?

Welcome Greygent! Greene County here.

Yep, there's a few of us lurking here on the boards. Where are ya' from?

Denny

Imperial, PA near the Pittsburgh airport

Imperial, PA near the Pittsburgh airport
I ride with another Forum member occasionally, that lives out that way. Sometimes we meet in Pittsburgh (Station Square) for rides. Another, we met, and rode the Montour Trail.

I wouldn't mind hooking up with some of you for rides once I get a few miles under my belt. I picked a bad time of year to start cycling!! I'll be on my trainer for most of the winter, I imagine. I work 6-7 days a week too, so it's tough to get away sometimes.

I ride with another Forum member occasionally, that lives out that way. Sometimes we meet in Pittsburgh (Station Square) for rides. Another, we met, and rode the Montour Trail.

Well, I am just getting back into fitness after gaining 50+ pounds. But I'd love to hook up with ya in the spring. I'll spend the Winter in my basement on my trainer and hopefully emerge w/o those extra 50.

I am definitely planning on doing the MS150 Escape to the Lake in June and Pedal Pittsburgh in May.

Hello from another PAer. Just found his thread tonight!
I am on the Lancaster County/Chester County border.
Rode my first century last month in Maryland (The SeaGull Century). I had ridden some road last summer but not a whole lot. This year I trained with Team In Training for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Had a great time and can't wait until next spring!
Nice to "meet" ya!
Gypsy :D

Where Gypsy Angel ?
I moved from Sadsbury......
I really miss the PA countryside but not the traffic and development...

Hello from another PAer. Just found his thread tonight!
I am on the Lancaster County/Chester County border.
Rode my first century last month in Maryland (The SeaGull Century). I had ridden some road last summer but not a whole lot. This year I trained with Team In Training for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Had a great time and can't wait until next spring!
Nice to "meet" ya!
Gypsy :D

Welcome Gypsy Angel,

Don't forget next August 19, 07. Lancaster Bicycle Clubs Annual Covered Bridge R (http://lancasterbikeclub.org/cbm.php)ide. A bunch of us from Bike Forums got together for last years ride.

Denny

Where Gypsy Angel ?
I moved from Sadsbury......
I really miss the PA countryside but not the traffic and development...

Not far at all from where you were... I'm in Gap. :)



Welcome Gypsy Angel,

Don't forget next August 19, 07. Lancaster Bicycle Clubs Annual Covered Bridge R (http://lancasterbikeclub.org/cbm.php)ide. A bunch of us from Bike Forums got together for last years ride.

Denny

Count me in for next year! Sounds like fun! I thought about doing this year's ride on my own but was away that weekend.

Cheers!
Gypsy

Not far at all from where you were... I'm in Gap. :)

Cheers!
Gypsy

I really miss breakfast at the Gap Diner and a ride down 772 early sunday morning :cry:

:D

Hello from another PAer. Just found his thread tonight!
Gypsy :D

Gypsy! Welcome back!

So your first century was this year's Seagull??? You are a century goddess. I skipped that one. . . too windy.

TrekDen is right; you have to join us at the Covered Bridge ride, as well as a few others. . . the Hbg. Bike Club century is well-done, and is in September. Also, I've been doing some routes down in my home territory in Lancaster County. . . Saturday we rode through Lawn...Milton Grove...Mount Joy...Elizabethtown....a beautiful 50 mile loop out of Hummelstown. Very nice.

We'll get together one of these days!

Beth

I really miss breakfast at the Gap Diner and a ride down 772 early sunday morning :cry:

:D

So this summer you'll just have to plan a trip back to Lancaster County to join the crew :D

Beth

I really miss breakfast at the Gap Diner and a ride down 772 early sunday morning :cry:

:D

That's a great area to ride. I've done a lot of mornings down 772! Cycling down 772... veering off 772... crossing back over 772.... back onto 772... :D




Gypsy! Welcome back!

So your first century was this year's Seagull??? You are a century goddess. I skipped that one. . . too windy.

TrekDen is right; you have to join us at the Covered Bridge ride, as well as a few others. . . the Hbg. Bike Club century is well-done, and is in September. Also, I've been doing some routes down in my home territory in Lancaster County. . . Saturday we rode through Lawn...Milton Grove...Mount Joy...Elizabethtown....a beautiful 50 mile loop out of Hummelstown. Very nice.

We'll get together one of these days!

Beth

Hey Beth!
Nice to chat with you again. How is the new saddle?
I will definitely join you for some rides in the spring/summer. Sounds like a great time!
Yep... SeaGull was my first. It was a cold, wet, windy 100 miles but a whole lot of fun! Finishing the century gave me more confidence in my cycling and now I can't wait to do more! :D
I'm heading up your way on Sunday... volunteering with Team In Training at a water stop at The Harrisburg Marathon. I usually get lost in Harrisburg... we'll see what happens this weekend! LOL!

That's great - you'll be in my backyard :) Some of our bike club folks are volunteering, but I wasn't able to get away to do so.

Have a great time, and if I can help you out with directions/food etc., PM and I'll give you a phone #

Beth

Hello everyone,

Another PA cyclist here. Near West Grove, PA. About 8 miles to the Delaware, Maryland, PA border. Just wanted to say Hi.

Morgolf

Hi morgolf! Welcome!
I used to go to the Southern Chester County YMCA. I think that's West Grove, isn't it?


Thursday and Friday are supposed to be mid 60s with no rain... perfect cycling weather! I'm a cold weather wimp so I live for these days!!!

Good morning GypsyAngel,

The SCC YMCA is in Jennersville, roughly 4 miles west of West Grove. Very nice facility. My oldest son takes swimming lessons there, but we are not members.

Great morning for a ride. Have fun.

Hello everyone,

Another PA cyclist here. Near West Grove, PA. About 8 miles to the Delaware, Maryland, PA border. Just wanted to say Hi.

Morgolf


Hi Morgolf,

Welcome to the forums, from the SW side of the state.

Denny

Good morning Denny and thank you for the welcome.

Mtn bike + fairmont park = fun, anyone from chestnut hill/mt airy (that area)

I am in Tokyo right now but will be back in PA in a few weeks. My homebase is in Mechanicsburg PA (near harrisburg) with my college being in Lancaster. I just got my bike here in tokyo and plan to get into cycling when I get back. Is it even at all possible to ride in the winter in the areas i live in...i know it wont be as fun as riding in the nice warm sun...but still.

Also, any good clubs to help me get into cycling. I know myself and I will stick with it longer if there is a social aspect to things.

Anyway..just thought I would say hello.

Is it even at all possible to ride in the winter in the areas i live in...i


Sure. It depends on what you're willing to put up with. Check weather.com and look for average temperatures. The typical riding season is April through September, but there is no reason you have to stick with that.



Also, any good clubs to help me get into cycling. I know myself and I will stick with it longer if there is a social aspect to things.

Anyway..just thought I would say hello.

Harrisburg bike club rides out of Mechanicsburg, Hershey and Carlisle. The newsletter can be viewed from the website (http://www.harrisburgbicycleclub.org). Regular rides start in April, I think. Arrive 20-30 minutes early and say hello in person!

Radiohead84,
Welcome, welcome! This board adds to the social aspect of our cycling world. It is both entertaining, and educational.

Denny

I am in Tokyo right now but will be back in PA in a few weeks. My homebase is in Mechanicsburg PA (near harrisburg) with my college being in Lancaster. I just got my bike here in tokyo and plan to get into cycling when I get back. Is it even at all possible to ride in the winter in the areas i live in...i know it wont be as fun as riding in the nice warm sun...but still.

Also, any good clubs to help me get into cycling. I know myself and I will stick with it longer if there is a social aspect to things.

Anyway..just thought I would say hello.

I live in Lebanon, just north of Lancaster, and I've ridden through the last two winters. I find as long as I keep moving I don't have too much trouble staying warm, but if I ever get a flat I will probably die of exposure. (Either that or I'll learn to ride a bike with a flat tire.)
One of the advantages of riding in farm country is that most of the roads are out in the open and even after a snowfall the roads clear up with the first rays of sunshine.

Hurray for philly

Hurray for philly cheesesteaks

FYP

Thanks for the warm welcome..i shall be home soon so we shall see how it goes. Anyone in the lancaster, york, reading, harrisburg area know a good place to buy a bike? I might not end up brining mine home with me and would be looking to buy a new one for as cheap as possible. I would be thrilled with 250 woudl do 300 and if its a nice bike i would go 400-500....but thats pushing it for me.

anyone know of used bike stores?

Hi radiohead... welcome back to PA (when you get here!)

I use Shirk's Bike Shop in East Earl and love it. The owners are knowledgeable and helpful. They have a decent inventory and the service is great. I know they have used bikes for sale as well if you want to check them out. The address is 1649 Ligalaw Rd, East Earl, PA 17519 if you want to mapquest it. It is south of 23 and north of 322.

Lancaster has a cycling club... http://www.lancasterbikeclub.org/about.php if you want to check them out when you get home.

Good luck!
Gypsy

I bought my commuter bike from Shirks. You have to ask them for the used bikes though, they have them upstairs.