Northeast - PA representin' here!

Hey everyone,
I'm in Dover, PA. I work in Mechanicsburg.

Hi, siz. . .

Some nice evening/weekend rides out of Mechanicsburg if you're interested in sticking around after your work day. Check the Harrisburg Bike Club website - http://www.harrisburgbicycleclub.org/ - or shoot me a pm if you have questions.

Welcome!

Beth

Is anyone here from around Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area?

Is anyone here from around Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area?

I'm from the Lehigh Valley, but I was in W-B on Saturday to pick up my new custom bike from Rich Adams at Around Town Bikes. Rich and Tom run a great shop up there.

I live in Wilkes-Barre.... And one of these days I may convince myself to splurge on one of Rich's bikes... In the interim, I'll just have to keep going in to buy the small stuff when I need it. In fact, I think I'll drop in tomorrow to get a chain.

Minichamp31, what kind of riding do you do?

Is anyone doing the Eastern PA 200k in quakertown? I'm tryin to see if I can get a ride from philly.

http://users.rcn.com/trosenbauer/PA200K.html

Is anyone doing the Eastern PA 200k in quakertown? I'm tryin to see if I can get a ride from philly.

http://users.rcn.com/trosenbauer/PA200K.html

Looks like fun. Do you know anyone else planning on riding it? I could possibly be persuaded. I live a short train ride from Philly.

Looks like fun. Do you know anyone else planning on riding it? I could possibly be persuaded. I live a short train ride from Philly.

One other guy pmed me, he's got a small car but no bike rack. If we can't get one I'd definitely be fine with takin a train or just riding out there. I also have to ask some other people at the bike co-op on sunday evening, so I'll let ya know if more people want to come.

One other guy pmed me, he's got a small car but no bike rack. If we can't get one I'd definitely be fine with takin a train or just riding out there. I also have to ask some other people at the bike co-op on sunday evening, so I'll let ya know if more people want to come.

Sounds good. I have a car and a bike rack although if we could manage without using either I'd prefer to go that route.

Any updates on who's in for the Quakertown ride?

any rides going on in the harrisburg area after work this week? I got my bike rented and I'm ready to ride! :)

also any good areas to ride around in the downtown area? I'm at the Hilton at the intersection of Market St. & N 2nd Street. Thanks!

any rides going on in the harrisburg area after work this week? I got my bike rented and I'm ready to ride! :)

also any good areas to ride around in the downtown area? I'm at the Hilton at the intersection of Market St. & N 2nd Street. Thanks!

The Harrisburg Bike Club scheduled evening rides begin next Monday, the 2nd - will you still be in town?

If you're looking to just get out for a quick spin, head over to the riverfront. Starting at Front and Market, take the bike path all the way up to Division St., head south back to the Walnut St. bridge (the walking bridge), cross over to City Island, loop around the path on the island, head back over to Front St., back up to the path, head South into the Shipoke area and loop north again to Market St.

I don't know the condition of the path down along the river - whether it's been swept or not - so you might fare better staying up on the path in riverfront park. When I lived downtown I rode this loop quite a bit - quick and dirty, about 8 miles for the whole loop. Just head out and keep looping it til the sun sets :)

I coach a Spinning class at the Y (Front and North Streets) at noon a couple of days a week. If you can't get outside and want to get a workout in, stop by on a guest pass.

Have fun; pm if you want to find a group ride next week (possibly Saturday as well).

Beth

Unfortunately I'm leaving friday :( I saw all the HBC rides start next week!

I will definitely head out on the greenway though tomorrow(still got some saddle sore that needs healin'). I'm assuming the riverfront you're talking about is the greenway I keep hearing about. Thanks again! I hope this weather persists!

Actually, you might be hearing about the Capital Area Greenbelt - a ride you'd be better off doing on a hybrid. The loop I'm talking about is all riverfront - all the way north to the city line at Division St., south to the line in Shipoke, and over and around City Island. No way possible to get turned around in direction :)

Beth

Actually, you might be hearing about the Capital Area Greenbelt - a ride you'd be better off doing on a hybrid. The loop I'm talking about is all riverfront - all the way north to the city line at Division St., south to the line in Shipoke, and over and around City Island. No way possible to get turned around in direction :)

Beth

Beth, I think that is part of the Greenbelt.

Finding a ride for you, branman1986, might be a bit of a challenge from center city. Do you have a car? I think a Clark's valley ride is a better representation of our area. And once there, there is no chance of getting lost. Beautiful scenery along the creek, but has low-volume yet hi speed traffic.

If you could be there outside of "rush hour", I think it would be fun. The route is here (http://www.routeslip.com/routes/16457)

Mapquest directions to are here... (http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?do=nw&long=%2d76899082&2n=DAUPHIN%20COUNTY&height=708&1y=US&1z=17101%2d2113&2a=100%20Clarks%20Valley%20Rd&mo=ma&1si=navt&2s=PA&2c=Dauphin&dtype=s&1rc=L1AAA&1da=%2d1%2e000000&2si=navt&2da=%2d1%2e000000&2rc=L1AAA&1n=DAUPHIN%20COUNTY&cl=EN&width=1202&2v=ADDRESS&lat=40345859&did=1175040336&1gi=YJtN9pQ9RkOD%2bGMVgaSm0Q%3d%3d&qq=1ADqpk24ofCfoA9WmNdRR78vP2grqFgqYD%252btYrBHz0JlhMY2jvbB1CopXviNGEWYQGdQpJ%252b7CBwKrw7OvJyrTRcID 6LGlJ8GGmf%252fu%252fle%252f34w9YURPhwAJ%252fqRRS%252bYlVJPPfwXo1SP7sffKlMBjeQskdDLE2eCzkF%252f0figE xwpFMuKpqFOlCb2V%252fAglDiUmv2H&2gi=YJtN9pQ9RkOD%2bGMVgaSm0Q%3d%3d&1a=200%20Market%20St&2y=US&un=m&2z=17018%2d9528&1s=PA&1c=Harrisburg&zoom=8&go=1&rsres=1&1v=ADDRESS&ct=NA&1l=NC3CkX1Iod/PUwOqyqeqJg==&1g=YiqVbOyvo6wmwJgeKHA+Jw==&2l=K4wc8VicWtSWFpseFdy9RQ==&2g=IOrM69tD4L9yebQK4U9NIg==). Should be plenty of parking at the intersection of 225 and 325, as this creek is popular with trout fishermen.

I ended up riding north up Market Street in traffic then cut west to the river and headed down the greenbelt/riverfront path, past a few bridges, then when the path ran out I took a left and went back on Market street. I did the loop a bunch of times and it was great.

Sup everyone, Im from Dover PA.

Im pretty new to mountain biking, have done a lot of bmx in the past at chicky's rock in lancaster and some local places. Switchin over to mountain biking and looking for some trails and stuff to start off on. Ive ridden at pinchot park just around the lake, no real fun terrain tho. nearly died there over the spring break, would have been a shame.

Im lookin to buy my own bike, not a new one tho. I broke my brother's rim and am not allowed to ride his bike anymore.

Hey everyone,
I'm in Dover, PA. I work in Mechanicsburg.
me 2, when im not at school

Actually, you might be hearing about the Capital Area Greenbelt - a ride you'd be better off doing on a hybrid. The loop I'm talking about is all riverfront - all the way north to the city line at Division St., south to the line in Shipoke, and over and around City Island. No way possible to get turned around in direction :)

Beth

Beth, I know that you are a member of the Harrisburg Bike Club and I recently read an article in the Patriot-News that listed the top personal trainers in the mid state area. The top spinning instructor was a lady named Beth, also a member of the Harrisburg Bike Club, is that by any chance you? If so, congratulations.

Air Force heh? My kid got out two weeks ago after 4 1/2 and a year in Korea. Now he's home and helping me get ready for the Cat Classic MTB Race up near Williamsport PA.
The event features a MTB, an Off Road Run and a MTB/Run Duathlon.
Featuring a College MTB Team Challenge too.
Gnarly and beautiful course. Great Prizes. $2,000 Exp/Pro money. Great spectator course.
www.catclassic.net
Camping and local hotels.

Beth, I know that you are a member of the Harrisburg Bike Club and I recently read an article in the Patriot-News that listed the top personal trainers in the mid state area. The top spinning instructor was a lady named Beth, also a member of the Harrisburg Bike Club, is that by any chance you? If so, congratulations.

BING! BING! BING!

We have a winnah!

:D

Lancaster Amish country out of philly. Anybody ride the pennypack park trail? Any body know how far from torresdale ave to pine rd?

Lancaster Amish country out of philly. Anybody ride the pennypack park trail? Any body know how far from torresdale aveto pine rd?
Not really sure of the distance between both, but if you love pizza, Torresdale Ave seems like the place to be :D

So I finally got my bike! Its pretty great so far. I dont know if I should try to find a group to ride with or just ride by myself for a long time and get in better shape. I live in Lancaster and Harrisburg.

Beth, I know that you are a member of the Harrisburg Bike Club and I recently read an article in the Patriot-News that listed the top personal trainers in the mid state area. The top spinning instructor was a lady named Beth, also a member of the Harrisburg Bike Club, is that by any chance you? If so, congratulations.

Yup, that was me - it was a very nice honor from a great group of people I work with at the Y.

Spending most of my time behind the camera or on digital retouching of images (the day job that supports my cycling habit ;) ), I had to get pretty far out of my box to do those photos. It was fun, though, and was humbling to be considered in such a talented and diverse group of fitnes pros.

Thanks, papedaler - perhaps we'll run into one another on the road somewhere this year!

Beth

So I finally got my bike! Its pretty great so far. I dont know if I should try to find a group to ride with or just ride by myself for a long time and get in better shape. I live in Lancaster and Harrisburg.

My suggestion would be to do both. Riding alone will make you stronger mentally and physically - no one to pull you along through tough spots; and group riding will teach you all sorts of riding tips and handling skills. Hang in the middle of the group, watch and listen. You'll pick up a lot!

Check the websites for both the Harrisburg Bike Club and the Lancaster Bike Club; they post their ride schedules.

http://www.harrisburgbicycleclub.org/
http://www.lancasterbikeclub.org/

Good luck!

Beth

My suggestion would be to do both. Riding alone will make you stronger mentally and physically - no one to pull you along through tough spots; and group riding will teach you all sorts of riding tips and handling skills. Hang in the middle of the group, watch and listen. You'll pick up a lot!

Check the websites for both the Harrisburg Bike Club and the Lancaster Bike Club; they post their ride schedules.

http://www.harrisburgbicycleclub.org/
http://www.lancasterbikeclub.org/

Good luck!

Beth
Thanks i'll look into both of those...

I am just wondering if I will be the only kid there or not..I am 22..so an adult..but a college student.

Thats the Beth I know!
Velocity

Thanks i'll look into both of those...

I am just wondering if I will be the only kid there or not..I am 22..so an adult..but a college student.

You won't be the only "kid" there - the age range is pretty wide for the group rides. It really is all about the bike!

Beth

Thats the Beth I know!
Velocity

Velocity, ol' friend ol' pal!!! How's my favorite?

So I finally got my bike! Its pretty great so far. I dont know if I should try to find a group to ride with or just ride by myself for a long time and get in better shape. I live in Lancaster and Harrisburg.The Harrisburg Bike Club has a number of really nice ride for "beginners". My adult daughter is a beginner so we often go on these rides. They are great little rides with really nice people.

The club web site (http://www.harrisburgbicycleclub.org/) says “Introductory Rides - This is that beginner's ride you've been looking for. Nice and easy, no one gets left behind, and all questions are welcomed along with new riders. These rides are perfect for families, with the kids on that bike seat or on their own bike. The Wednesday night rides always leave at 6:00pm and are 8-10 miles long at an 8-10 mph pace. They have resumed.”

If you are an early riser there is also a Sunday Morning ride that starts at City Island and goes all around the city. Since it’s before 8 am the streets are empty and you get a taste of riding in downtown. There is a breakfast at a local restaurant after the ride. We’ve been on this one too and it’s a blast no mater how experienced you are or aren’t.

Go to their web site (http://www.harrisburgbicycleclub.org/)and click on he newsletter archives to download the newsletter. All the details are in there.

Yo don't have to be a member to ride with us. You just need a bike and a helmet. Hope to see you on one of the rides.

Thanks i'll look into both of those...

I am just wondering if I will be the only kid there or not..I am 22..so an adult..but a college student.There are all ages. My daughter who goes to the Wednesday Night rides a lot, is 24.

So I finally got my bike! Its pretty great so far. I dont know if I should try to find a group to ride with or just ride by myself for a long time and get in better shape. I live in Lancaster and Harrisburg.One more ride to look out for is the "Greenbelt" ride. It's a big ride (hundreds of riders - many young). It goes around Harrisburg on a bike path called the "Greenbelt". It is really a fun day with snack stops and food at the end. Go to http://www.caga.org/tourdebelt/TourHome.html for details.

One more ride to look out for is the "Greenbelt" ride. It's a big ride (hundreds of riders - many young). It goes around Harrisburg on a bike path called the "Greenbelt". It is really a fun day with snack stops and food at the end. Go to http://www.caga.org/tourdebelt/TourHome.html for details.

thank you for all the info! I'll try and stop by a ride as soon as I can....Sadly..I hear it is suppose to snow on saturday and get quite cold for the rest of the week!

thank you for all the info! I'll try and stop by a ride as soon as I can....Sadly..I hear it is suppose to snow on saturday and get quite cold for the rest of the week!Yes, we were planning to ride tonight (Wednesday), but they call for rain - and then a few days of cold. If it's nice next Wednesday we will probably ride then. I don't often get to the Sunday morning rides, but I like them.
If you are a little faster there are rides out of Mechanicsburg High on Saturday and Sunday that I like.

Maybe I'll meet you when spring REALLY gets here. You'll know it's me - I ride a red Trek with wodden fenders and a bike license plate that says "Mike"

Royersford PA here, about 15 minutes from King of Prussia. Im pretty new to cycling and have stuck mainly to fairly easy trails like the Thun and Perkiomen. Anyone near ride those?

I'm in Phoenixville/Spring City. I'm also new and ride on those trails.

anyone bike @ valley green?

i bike starting there on sundays. then i take lincon drive to kelly drive, then to fairmount park

Anyone here ride in Mt. Gretna, or Brickerville?

Anyone here ride in Mt. Gretna, or Brickerville?no, it is 90 miles from me! why u gota tease me with your pms :p

Anyone here ride in Mt. Gretna, or Brickerville?


A couple of times a year I'll pedal up to Mt Gretna just to stop at Jiggers for some ice cream, it's about a 45 mile round trip so I don't feel bad if I scarf down a large ice cream sundae.

Anyone here ride in Mt. Gretna, or Brickerville?

Yup, frequently - one of my favorite loops is out of Hershey thru Palmyra, Cornwall, Cornwall Furnace, up the mountain and down into Mt. Gretna. Depending on the group, an occasional breakfast ride with a stop at LaSorrelle is an option. Otherwise, it's out and back.

The State Police Metric (next Saturday, the 28th) route goes thru Gretna. Wanna ride?

Beth

Yup, frequently - one of my favorite loops is out of Hershey thru Palmyra, Cornwall, Cornwall Furnace, up the mountain and down into Mt. Gretna. Depending on the group, an occasional breakfast ride with a stop at LaSorrelle is an option. Otherwise, it's out and back.

The State Police Metric (next Saturday, the 28th) route goes thru Gretna. Wanna ride?

BethHey Beth! I like your new avitar. I'll be at the PSP again this year. Give me a yell as you spead past me :D

Mike

Hi everybody, I'm from downingtown, Chester County. There are a lot of nice rides in the area and I'll be home in May if anyone wants to meet up for a road or mountain bike ride.

A couple of times a year I'll pedal up to Mt Gretna just to stop at Jiggers for some ice cream, it's about a 45 mile round trip so I don't feel bad if I scarf down a large ice cream sundae.

45 mile round trip? I see you're from Lebanon, that's only 10 miles away from Gretna. You must take the lollipop way out there:)

no, it is 90 miles from me! why u gota tease me with your pms :p

If you want to come up some day and ride I can deffinetly give you some good directions. I didn't realize you were so far away. Do you ride at Wiss? I keep hereing about that place and would love to check it out some time.

Yup, frequently - one of my favorite loops is out of Hershey thru Palmyra, Cornwall, Cornwall Furnace, up the mountain and down into Mt. Gretna. Depending on the group, an occasional breakfast ride with a stop at LaSorrelle is an option. Otherwise, it's out and back.

The State Police Metric (next Saturday, the 28th) route goes thru Gretna. Wanna ride?

Beth


I'll be at that.

I've been wanting to show up at the HBC Mechanicsburg rides on the weekends, but with the weather lately I haven't been sure anyone would be there.

Yup, frequently - one of my favorite loops is out of Hershey thru Palmyra, Cornwall, Cornwall Furnace, up the mountain and down into Mt. Gretna. Depending on the group, an occasional breakfast ride with a stop at LaSorrelle is an option. Otherwise, it's out and back.

The State Police Metric (next Saturday, the 28th) route goes thru Gretna. Wanna ride?

Beth

LaSorrelle is great for breakfast:) I'm originally from Gretna, born and raised. And rented a house of my own for some time.
Sounds like you're into road riding, if you ride Mt., let me know, I'm always looking for more people to ride with.

Todd

I'll be at that.

I've been wanting to show up at the HBC Mechanicsburg rides on the weekends, but with the weather lately I haven't been sure anyone would be there.

I believe you haven't missed anything yet. This Saturday should be different.

I'll be at that.

I've been wanting to show up at the HBC Mechanicsburg rides on the weekends, but with the weather lately I haven't been sure anyone would be there.There's usually someone at the Mechanicsburg rides even in 'Ify' weather.
The PSP ride will have plenty of people if it doesn't rain. I'll be there but I'm a turtle. My goal is to be the first to start and the last to finish (as long as I finish) :)

I believe you haven't missed anything yet. This Saturday should be different.
That's for sure! EVERYONE will be out this weekend.

Howdy to all from Swarthmore, Delco! Hauling along my Cannondale SR400 in hopes of beautiful weather this weekend after a horrid week.