07:30am Eastern Standard Time? Is the sun even up at that hour? :)

Apparently it is! Who knew??

Not being a morning person whatsoever, this new-found inspiration to ride early in the day is all part of my "getting out of my box" experience.

:D

Cell phone exchanges? pm me and I'll put a list together - one for the early risers, one for the later group. I'll be sticking around after the ride to connect!

Also, who's riding Saturday evening? I don't think I'm going to stay down there Sat. night. . . it's a 45 minute drive to get there in the a.m. But. . . a stretch of the legs to meet up with you fine folks would be worth driving down twice.

Beth

^ I'm still up for a saturday ride. I'll be down in the area around 3pm or so. I found last year's sat ride and put it on my garmin should we end up without a local to guide us (it was about 18 miles). We can also ride part of the sun course (do like an out/back) as the sat ride. Either way, I'll be on 2 wheels if in a group or solo come early sat evening.

Registered a lonnnng time ago .... and holing up at the Hampton Inn :)

My wife will be shopping on Saturday, so I'm up for a ride during the day.....somewhere between noon and 4 would work for me.....if not, I'll see ya'lls on Sunday mornin'.....

Kim and I are registered, we're staying over in Marietta. We should be able to make the Saturday ride but we will have our pup with us so it will depend how he's doing. Not sure we'll make it for 7:30 on the Sunday as the dog will have to be walked beforehand, but we'll try.

Dang! We can't make it this year.

This was such a fun ride. Have fun, everybody!

No Lancaster for us this year. We've been away from home every weekend since July 5/6, and we're totally exhausted. See everyone next year, and score some Turkey Hill ice cream for me.

No Lancaster for us this year. We've been away from home every weekend since July 5/6, and we're totally exhausted. See everyone next year, and score some Turkey Hill ice cream for me.

<pouting>

Hope you guys are well!

Beth

Beth when are you starting? DO you want the old phone list?

Beth when are you starting? DO you want the old phone list?

7:30, Mr. Grass! You can dooooooo it!

Heck, if I can get up early, leave home at 6:15 and be ready to move these bones at 7:30, ANYone can.

:)

Beth

WHAT?!?!? :eek::twitchy: Haven't we met at like 8-8:30 in the past? Why we starting at the earliest time? :cry:

Oh yea is there a Sat evening ride planned? Time? Place?

WHAT?!?!? :eek::twitchy: Haven't we met at like 8-8:30 in the past? Why we starting at the earliest time? :cry:

There may be a later start for the sleepers-in . . . the regulars I ride with around here have extracted the promise from me that I will be there to ride at 7:30, since I ditched them and rode with another group on the MS ride a few weeks ago. A promise is a promise!

It's a great group - probably a 17+ avg for the 62 - you're more than welcome to play!

Beth

Sorry to say I can't make it this year -- family commitments as well as general lack of training rides. I'll hope to be there for 2009. Have a good ride. p.s. 7:30am???? that's harsh.

WHAT?!?!? :eek::twitchy: Haven't we met at like 8-8:30 in the past? Why we starting at the earliest time? :cry:

Whatever is fine with me. I've often stated that the early start helps avoid the disappointments of exhausted supplies at the rest stops.

The weather forecast looks outstanding. :) Bring your sunscreen.

I'll create a poll for the start time (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=453708) as a new thread.

Does anybody know the street address of the starting place ?

This is approximate (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=590+Greenfield+Rd+Lancaster,+PA&sll=40.0538,-76.253057&sspn=0.011661,0.018454&ie=UTF8&ll=40.055131,-76.251619&spn=0.011661,0.018454&z=16&iwloc=addr). You will have no trouble finding the place from the Greenfield Rd exit of route 30.

Honestly, does it get any better than this?

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/8292/snap1pp3.jpg

Honestly, does it get any better than this?

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/8292/snap1pp3.jpg

Perfect! Heckuva lot better than the last couple of years.

Beth

Ok what bike should I bring?

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeej440/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/DSCN0169.JPG

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeej440/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/eddy.jpg

Ok what bike should I bring?

BRING THE MERCKX SO I CAN MAKE SEXY TIME WITH IT IN THE HOTEL ROOM!

http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/2008/04/16-22/borat.jpg

VERY NICE!

(Yes, that IS a joke!)

Ok what bike should I bring?

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeej440/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/DSCN0169.JPG

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeej440/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/eddy.jpg

Wow, that's a nice choice to have to make!

Is the Merckx steel?

Yes it is steel. I rode it last year whish is why I am thinking of bringing the Bottecchia...plus I think I need the fast wheels to keep up with Beth. :D So far I haven't ridden the same bike twice at CBM because I keep selling them...LOL.

Heck, if we're trying to keep up with Beth, I'm bringing one of these:

http://www.proplite.com/store/productViews/bungee_cord_300.jpg

or this:

http://www3.btwebworld.com/tradingpost/motorcycle.jpg

Yes it is steel. I rode it last year whish is why I am thinking of bringing the Bottecchia...plus I think I need the fast wheels to keep up with Beth. :D So far I haven't ridden the same bike twice at CBM because I keep selling them...LOL.

definitely go with the Bottechia then. Too bad the Merckx looks too big for me - assuming you'd be selling it to buy next year's CBM ride!

I could go for the bungee cord to stay with my wife on hills.....

The Merckx (frame) was a gift from my boss...wont be selling that one for a while if ever. The Bottecchia I may sell though not as shown...I am kicking around thoughts of getting a TT bike but would need to sell the Bottecchia and my Cannondale Rush to make room.

Keeping "up" with me?!?!? Ha!

Pssssshhhh...it's simple. New bike every year, bring the Bottechia. That way you have further justification for a new bike before next year's ride.

I'll be bringing my Serotta, which I have now determined is my "slow" bike. Rode the Cannondale a couple of times this week just because, and have realized that while it's not as comfy for a longer ride, it's definitely more snappy.

So y'all can consider this my disclaimer for the day :D

Beth

The Merckx (frame) was a gift from my boss...wont be selling that one for a while if ever. The Bottecchia I may sell though not as shown...I am kicking around thoughts of getting a TT bike but would need to sell the Bottecchia and my Cannondale Rush to make room.

wow - can I get I get a job working for your boss?

About 7 years ago I wanted the Cervelo P2 cause it had rear-facing dropouts. I figure If I wasn't loving TT I could always make it a track bike of sorts. The other day I saw some guy, maybe about 60, and huge (6'4" or so) on one, set up as a fixie, not too shabby!

Keeping "up" with me?!?!? Ha!

Pssssshhhh...it's simple. New bike every year, bring the Bottechia. That way you have further justification for a new bike before next year's ride.

I'll be bringing my Serotta, which I have now determined is my "slow" bike. Rode the Cannondale a couple of times this week just because, and have realized that while it's not as comfy for a longer ride, it's definitely more snappy.

So y'all can consider this my disclaimer for the day :D

Beth
My wife's Cannondale is super snappy too - you must both be from the planet fast

oooOOOOooo... is it disclaimer time? Sweet! I've had 2 broken spokes in 10 days, have been off the bike for a week and a half (other than those two said rides w/ broken spokes), and strained a muscle in my lower back yesterday and it hurts like hell to move. I will still attempt a 25mph average :D ;)

oooOOOOooo... is it disclaimer time? Sweet! I've had 2 broken spokes in 10 days, have been off the bike for a week and a half (other than those two said rides w/ broken spokes), and strained a muscle in my lower back yesterday and it hurts like hell to move. I will still attempt a 25mph average :D ;)

That's a good one grahny. 25 avg? When you are back and having lunch by 10:30, save us some will ya?

Let's see. . . I've had persistent IT band problems when I hit about 45-50 miles. And I won't have nearly enough coffee before the ride.

Beth

oooOOOOooo... is it disclaimer time?

I died in 2004. :o

Oh, and my brain hurts. ;)

I died in 2004. :o

Oh, and my brain hurts. ;)

You should see a doctor about that... or just post for medical advice in the road forum :D

That's a good one grahny. 25 avg? When you are back and having lunch by 10:30, save us some will ya?

I kid, I kid... What I really meant was a 17 mph average filled with crying and whining about my back the entire time :cry:

You should see a doctor about that... or just post for medical advice in the road forum :D



I kid, I kid... What I really meant was a 17 mph average filled with crying and whining about my back the entire time :cry:

I will bring extra pacifiers for the whiners :D

My EPO shipment was delayed this week.

Today is the day...well that I drive down and do a short ride (and hopefully find the Crocs I am looking for at the mall).

Anyone up for a ride this evening?

Today is the day...well that I drive down and do a short ride (and hopefully find the Crocs I am looking for at the mall).

Anyone up for a ride this evening?

Can't ride this evening, but I'll be at Park City with the teenagers doing some school shopping. Look for my cell in your pm . . . .

Tomorrow is gonna be a beautiful day!!

Beth

Today is the day...well that I drive down and do a short ride (and hopefully find the Crocs I am looking for at the mall).

Anyone up for a ride this evening?

I may be up for a ride tonight... when and where? I should be down there by 5 the way things are looking right now.

I was thinking 6 ish from the Holiday Inn near the start of the CBM. I haven't left State College yet...but am about to.

That works for me... I'm at the Hampton next door.

Ok... better late than never

OFFICIAL SATURDAY RIDE INFO 6pm from the Holiday Inn parking lot, which is right off Rte 30 (I believe it's the Greenfield Rd. Exit - same one as for the CBM on sunday).

Can't make it. Going out to eat with wifey after spending the day in Intercourse....Blueball.....and Bird-In-Hand ..... ;^)

See ya's (hopefully) tomorrow morning....

Well that was a little attended Sat evening ride. Grahny and I did 17 miles and noticed that there is a change in the ride. Something is different at the start...don't know what it is but the first part of the ride has changed. I say we don't know what it is because we never found the road markings...we found them for the end of the ride but not the start...maybe they will have signs rather than paint on the road...but clearly we saw some of last year's markings covered with black paint. We climbed one section early in the old loop and at the crest of this climb you used to turn right but that road had VERY fresh chip seal so I think they are re-routing around that. Like I said though we never saw where you were supposed to go. Evryone that has ridden the ride before will remember the end of the ride...it is unchanged.

I guess we will find out tomorrow.

Well that was a little attended Sat evening ride. Grahny and I did 17 miles and noticed that there is a change in the ride. Something is different at the start...don't know what it is but the first part of the ride has changed. I say we don't know what it is because we never found the road markings...we found them for the end of the ride but not the start...maybe they will have signs rather than paint on the road...but clearly we saw some of last year's markings covered with black paint. We climbed one section early in the old loop and at the crest of this climb you used to turn right but that road had VERY fresh chip seal so I think they are re-routing around that. Like I said though we never saw where you were supposed to go. Evryone that has ridden the ride before will remember the end of the ride...it is unchanged.

I guess we will find out tomorrow.

As long as the porta-johns are in the same place and there's a butt in front to follow, it'll all be good.

See you guys in the a.m. - I'll be meeting up with a large-ish group (which will quickly dissipate) at 7:30. Look for some bright yellow Harrisburg Bike Club jerseys. I'll be on my green Serotta (not in the bike club jersey).

Later,

Beth

Oh yea I will be in a bright blue with yellow accents Bicycle Shop jersey.

7:10 and I am posting on the CBM thread. T Minus 20 min. Oh so I forgot my Garmin and I brought the wrong jersey (Loss of weight meant getting smaller size) so I am wearing a moo moo. Fk. :mad:

I'm so jealous - you guys have a beautiful day out there!!
Enjoy it and looking forward to pics.

Well, a good time was had by all... and at a blistering pace :D

I still can't believe Jens Voigt was there :)

OK, here are the few pictures I took. Ignore the date on the camera, it is a borrowed one and it's a bit off. :o

The drive in
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s65/StupidlyBrave/BikeRides/LBC_CoveredBridge2008/DSCN0088.jpg

Group shot. Numbers are down from last year. Perhaps it was the cost of gas when folks were planning their summer :(

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s65/StupidlyBrave/BikeRides/LBC_CoveredBridge2008/DSCN0091.jpg

Before the pace got too quick for camera operation

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s65/StupidlyBrave/BikeRides/LBC_CoveredBridge2008/DSCN0092.jpghttp://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s65/StupidlyBrave/BikeRides/LBC_CoveredBridge2008/DSCN0093.jpg

First rest stop

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s65/StupidlyBrave/BikeRides/LBC_CoveredBridge2008/DSCN0096.jpg
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s65/StupidlyBrave/BikeRides/LBC_CoveredBridge2008/DSCN0098.jpg