Northeast - 2008 Lancaster Covered Bridge Metric

Registration is open :D

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

http://www.lancasterbikeclub.org/cbm.php

Last year's thread for those interested:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=298962&highlight=lancaster

Hey Grahny! I might make it, gotta check the schedule.

That sounds like a fun ride!

Hopefully I'll be there again.

This was a nicely routed and well organized ride. I'm not doing it again because it was just too long a drive for me, especially coming home, but I can recommend the ride.

Kim and I will be there. As long as someone can guarantee that grumpy b1tch from last year will be there to entertain us.

Kim and I will be there. As long as someone can guarantee that grumpy b1tch from last year will be there to entertain us.

Hey I wasn't that grumpy...I was just having a bad hair day!
She was a piece of work...I wanted to yell to her old man "DUDE, RIDE, RIDE HARD, DON'T LOOK BACK!"

I don't think Cheri and I are going to be able to make it this year...but we're gonna try.

Hey I wasn't that grumpy...I was just having a bad hair day!
She was a piece of work...I wanted to yell to her old man "DUDE, RIDE, RIDE HARD, DON'T LOOK BACK!"

I don't think Cheri and I are going to be able to make it this year...but we're gonna try.

Thanks for putting this up, Grahny. I have it scheduled; and if I'm the "grumpy be-otch" to whom you are referring, then I will be there for SURE and I will taunt you a second time!

Anyone considering the Hershey Metric on the 26th of this month?

C'mon summer. I'm about sick of riding in the cold wind.

Beth

Thanks for putting this up, Grahny. I have it scheduled; and if I'm the "grumpy be-otch" to whom you are referring, then I will be there for SURE and I will taunt you a second time!

Anyone considering the Hershey Metric on the 26th of this month?

C'mon summer. I'm about sick of riding in the cold wind.

Beth

I'm gearing up for the Hershey ride and my annual "Ride Your Age on Your Birthday Ride" Yesterday I got in 41 miles and today I managed 47 so next Wednesday I should be able to make it to 57 miles for 57 years. (I'll just add Mr Greta to todays ride.) That should prepare me for the Hershey ride.
All of this of course depends on the weather, if we have April showers I'll probably not get out of bed. On the other hand if it's anything like today I just might start riding and not stop.

I'm gearing up for the Hershey ride and my annual "Ride Your Age on Your Birthday Ride" Yesterday I got in 41 miles and today I managed 47 so next Wednesday I should be able to make it to 57 miles for 57 years. (I'll just add Mr Greta to todays ride.) That should prepare me for the Hershey ride.
All of this of course depends on the weather, if we have April showers I'll probably not get out of bed. On the other hand if it's anything like today I just might start riding and not stop.

I can't get out today. GrrrrrrrrrrRRR. The first nice day of the year, and I can't get out. But I have 60 miles in for the week so far, and am hoping for 40+ on Saturday (rain/t-storms tomorrow).

Cudos on your 57 :) See you in Hershey,

Beth

LMAO @ Beth...TAUNT YOU A SECOND TIME?!?!?!"....not only are you a true gem, you are also a Python fan. I am going to see Spamalot the weekend of the 25th...can't wait!

I am still in the ambulatory boot BUT I have my orthotics orderred and also my new shoes (alas they are not cycling shoes), but it will be good to be walking somehwat normally again. I also hope to be back riding by next weekend as well. I am extra psyched because I won one of the Brooks Imperial saddles for the test they are running. I just can't imagine how much I am going to hurt after my first few rides.

I hope to be able to get back to lancaster again this year. If I do I hope I have a better year than last year and come out without bandages.

Beth, you have been a big help keeping me smiling with your posts since this foot thing started. I thank you again with a hearty ODDS BODKINS!!!

Yours,

"Navin"

I've been waiting for this registration to open. Will be my first year in the Lancaster Covered Bridges. I often stay in the area for vacation.

PEACE!
JT:D

LMAO @ Beth...TAUNT YOU A SECOND TIME?!?!?!"....not only are you a true gem, you are also a Python fan. I am going to see Spamalot the weekend of the 25th...can't wait!

I am still in the ambulatory boot BUT I have my orthotics orderred and also my new shoes (alas they are not cycling shoes), but it will be good to be walking somehwat normally again. I also hope to be back riding by next weekend as well. I am extra psyched because I won one of the Brooks Imperial saddles for the test they are running. I just can't imagine how much I am going to hurt after my first few rides.

I hope to be able to get back to lancaster again this year. If I do I hope I have a better year than last year and come out without bandages.

Beth, you have been a big help keeping me smiling with your posts since this foot thing started. I thank you again with a hearty ODDS BODKINS!!!

Yours,



"Navin"

I can see it now . . . the clouds part. . . the sun shines through the crowd. . . and we'll hear the words, "I'm not dead yet!". . .

And it will be great to see you there once again, Navin - minus the bloody sock, ok?:D

Beth

Thanks for putting this up, Grahny. I have it scheduled; and if I'm the "grumpy be-otch" to whom you are referring, then I will be there for SURE and I will taunt you a second time!

Anyone considering the Hershey Metric on the 26th of this month?

C'mon summer. I'm about sick of riding in the cold wind.

Beth

No, Beth. You were the LEAST grumpy person.

We'll be at the Hershey ride too. See you there!

Hi Beth, Hi BAJ(!)....
The Lancaster ride was fun ... although I seem to remember an awfully smelly hotel. ugh.

I did get out to ride yesterday. My FIRST day on the new fixed gear. Ummm, that was interesting.
I'll be terrorizing Atlantic City in no time.
Maybe I should ride the fixed in Lancaster. That way no one can make fun of the triple!

Yours from the Flatlands!

Awww shucks Tom, you're too kind! I really WAS grumpy yesterday. The weather was beautiful, and I had no way of getting out to ride. I really had to scold myself to snap out of it.

JO! It's great to hear from you . . . bring that fixie . . . and if you bring the triple, I promise not to make fun of it.

Beth (who is currently trying to rearrange her afternoon so maybe, just maybe, I can hit a window of riding opportunity between rain showers:))

JO! It's great to hear from you . . . bring that fixie . . . and if you bring the triple, I promise not to make fun of it.

Beth (who is currently trying to rearrange her afternoon so maybe, just maybe, I can hit a window of riding opportunity between rain showers:))


On my way out now for a quick ride.
Breaking in a friend to cycling... but I have to get her out of the idea of doing her hair and makeup BEFORE she rides! sshhhhhh! GIRLS!

Come to the beach! girls weekend.. let's plan it!
who's game???

I'd love to go - couldn't go last year but was looking forward to it so now I have two years worth of wanting :D

Sorry kids, I'm out this year. Getting hitched on Aug 24th, which kinda kills any travel budget....

^ likely excuse ;)

Sorry kids, I'm out this year. Getting hitched on Aug 24th, which kinda kills any travel budget....
Ok what if I buy your ticket?

Jo...holy crap is that really you? You better show up this year.

And everyone else..d@mn you know I am down for this...may even bring the wife and ute on the new tandem this year...they would do one of the shorter loops though.

And for the first time I will be riding the same bike as last year. LOL :D

Sorry kids, I'm out this year. Getting hitched on Aug 24th, which kinda kills any travel budget....

da da dum dum dum. . . another one bites the dust
dum dum dum . . . another one bites the dust
And another one gone and another one gone,
another one bites the dust . .

:D :D

CONGRATS Dex!! Way to go, my friend. Hey, how about you get married here? We'll all go for a ride to celebrate.

Seriously, I'm really happy for you - it's a good thing:)

Beth

I'm in. I'll try not to bring bad luck this year. Last year Baj and neilfein both suffered injuries when I brought them out to Lancaster.

LMAO @ Beth...TAUNT YOU A SECOND TIME?!?!?!"....not only are you a true gem, you are also a Python fan. I am going to see Spamalot the weekend of the 25th...can't wait!

I am still in the ambulatory boot BUT I have my orthotics orderred and also my new shoes (alas they are not cycling shoes), but it will be good to be walking somehwat normally again. I also hope to be back riding by next weekend as well. I am extra psyched because I won one of the Brooks Imperial saddles for the test they are running. I just can't imagine how much I am going to hurt after my first few rides.

I hope to be able to get back to lancaster again this year. If I do I hope I have a better year than last year and come out without bandages.

Beth, you have been a big help keeping me smiling with your posts since this foot thing started. I thank you again with a hearty ODDS BODKINS!!!

Yours,

"Navin"

Buddy, we'll figure a way to get you out there. And I'd love to have you as a house guest again, if only so I can watch you stare out the living room windows at the cows across the street. :)

Do the hotels fill up quickly out there? Bringing the girl, make a weekend of it.

Do the hotels fill up quickly out there? Bringing the girl, make a weekend of it.

You shouldn't have a problem . . . lots of tourist trade around here, but generally pretty accommodating.

Cool - more BF people!

Beth

Buddy, we'll figure a way to get you out there. And I'd love to have you as a house guest again, if only so I can watch you stare out the living room windows at the cows across the street. :)


And that would be awesome. I still haven't been on the bike since last year's ride. I would love to try this ride again, with hopefully better results. I probably will not be able to go very far...may have to stick with the short route. It would be worth it just to see the BF gang again and maybe finally get mt meet Jo.

Neil, if there was ever a better host I have not met him yet... you made me feel truly welcome and I will always appreciate that.

Cheers,

Brian

And that would be awesome. I still haven't been on the bike since last year's ride. I would love to try this ride again, with hopefully better results. I probably will not be able to go very far...may have to stick with the short route. It would be worth it just to see the BF gang again and maybe finally get mt meet Jo.

Neil, if there was ever a better host I have not met him yet... you made me feel truly welcome and I will always appreciate that.

Cheers,

Brian

Good. Then we will figure out some way to get you out here.

I'm in again for this year....had much fun meeting everyone last year!

Now to find lodging.....

It's nice to see you guys get so up for this ride. Our club puts a lot of time and effort into this event and I'm proud to be a part of it. I'm not much of a poster on here (more of a reader) but if you guys are going to ride in a group again wouldn't mind another rider, I'd wouldn't mind joining you. (I generally ride with the workers in the club, but this year I should be riding during the event)

In the meantime if you guys have any questions, I be happy to help to the best of my ability.

Mike
Lancaster Bike Club

It's nice to see you guys get so up for this ride. Our club puts a lot of time and effort into this event and I'm proud to be a part of it. I'm not much of a poster on here (more of a reader) but if you guys are going to ride in a group again wouldn't mind another rider, I'd wouldn't mind joining you. (I generally ride with the workers in the club, but this year I should be riding during the event)

In the meantime if you guys have any questions, I be happy to help to the best of my ability.

Mike
Lancaster Bike Club

Mike, it's good of you to check in! The more the merrier, of course. If you've checked the threads linked through here, you'll see that we have done 3 years of these together with an ever-growing group. Always a great time, even with the crashes, rain, and bloody toes :D

Beth

edit: Having been involved in our club's spring metric the past couple of years (just held on Saturday out of Hershey), I know distinctly how much energy and effort goes into pulling these things off smoothly; glad you're going to be able to ride it this year. Come join us in Hershey sometime; our club rides frequently cross into Lancaster County (I'm from Mount Joy originally)

....and wifey and I have secured a room at Hampton Inn for Saturday night!

Yeehaa.....can't wait!!

I had such a great time last year meeting BF-ites....the ride was nice, too :)

Grrrrrr!!!.....when will it end?!?! Now I am having issues with my orthotics (it was cutting my toe and has to be remade) and had to go back into the boot for the past few days and will have to be in it until the orthotic is re-molded:cry::cry::cry:. Damn it to Hell! Will this foot EVER let me ride again?!?! Why don't they just cut the damned thing off and give me a titanium one.:mad:?

A Very Depressed Brian

Grrrrrr!!!.....when will it end?!?! Now I am having issues with my orthotics (it was cutting my toe and has to be remade) and had to go back into the boot for the past few days and will have to be in it until the orthotic is re-molded:cry::cry::cry:. Damn it to Hell! Will this foot EVER let me ride again?!?! Why don't they just cut the damned thing off and give me a titanium one.:mad:?

A Very Depressed Brian

Steady, Brian. You still have more than three months till the ride.

Grrrrrr!!!.....when will it end?!?! Now I am having issues with my orthotics (it was cutting my toe and has to be remade) and had to go back into the boot for the past few days and will have to be in it until the orthotic is re-molded:cry::cry::cry:. Damn it to Hell! Will this foot EVER let me ride again?!?! Why don't they just cut the damned thing off and give me a titanium one.:mad:?

A Very Depressed Brian

What about cycling sandals? I've never tried them, but the concept.....

Hope things work out that you can make it!

Grrrrrr!!!.....when will it end?!?! Now I am having issues with my orthotics (it was cutting my toe and has to be remade) and had to go back into the boot for the past few days and will have to be in it until the orthotic is re-molded:cry::cry::cry:. Damn it to Hell! Will this foot EVER let me ride again?!?! Why don't they just cut the damned thing off and give me a titanium one.:mad:?

A Very Depressed Brian

Yes, that foot will let you ride again - because YOU are in charge of the direction, not the foot. Easy for me to say, I suppose . . . and I'm thinking you're not seeing it quite that way right now. But I'm betting your spirit will not let this stop you.

And Brian, think about this. . . if they "cut the damned thing off" you'd have to change your signature and everything. ;)

Thinking of you, Navin. . . keep the positive thoughts as alive as you can . . . and I'll send you some from here as well!

Beth

I'm at a really slim (10-20%) chance of attending this year after 3 years in a row. I've got a 6 month old at home (who will be be 9 mo. old in August, too young to ride unfortunately). I'm still in the process of negotiating 2 hour weekend rides, let alone training for the 100km. We'll see... August is a long way off and I've done day-of registration each year anyway. If I attend, everyone will have to look at cute baby pictures at every rest stop.

Congratulations, Dave! Did you teach that young'un to juggle yet?

Beth

Or have two more and juggle the bunch. Now that'd be something to see!

Congrats!

Congratulations, Dave! Did you teach that young'un to juggle yet?


Actually I've got the cutest picture of him juggling when he was about a week home. True, he's lying on his back and the juggling balls are strategically placed around him, but still very cute!

Dave, you mention a photo yet do not post it?? Not fair.

Come on, cough it up or no Turkey Hill ice cream for you.

Beth

Will it rain this year? Will I keep the rubber side down if I ride? So much to consider. :rolleyes:

Dave, you mention a photo yet do not post it?? Not fair.

Come on, cough it up or no Turkey Hill ice cream for you.

Beth

well, for Ice cream.... pic attached

well, for Ice cream.... pic attached

:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:

OMG Dave, that is hilarious. . . .

Thanks for the morning laugh - and even before I had my coffee!

Beth

Will it rain this year? Will I keep the rubber side down if I ride? So much to consider. :rolleyes:

#1. We hope not. But this year if rain is predicted, I'm happy to roll out earlier, faster, with few stops to avoid it!

#2. Absolutely. We will allow no interlopers into a paceline :p

Beth

Man that sucked last year...mental note, when the paceline catches a solo rider blow right on by don't get on his wheel.

Beth 2 questions...when you coming up to ride in my neck of the woods? What bike should I get Ana? I am thinking about a Fierte Steel or a Ruby...anything else you would look at?

Man that sucked last year...mental note, when the paceline catches a solo rider blow right on by don't get on his wheel.

Beth 2 questions...when you coming up to ride in my neck of the woods? What bike should I get Ana? I am thinking about a Fierte Steel or a Ruby...anything else you would look at?

Hiya, G -

I'd love to ride up there - got any ideas?

So you're getting some company on the road - woohoooo! While I don't know what kind of riding she's going to want to do, my basic thoughts are these:

- I love my Cannondale - aluminum frame, with a 105 triple (gasp!) A great first serious road bike, it's snappy, stiff and responsive - and a good climber with the triple. Lots of options to spin up a climb or hang onto the 52 and hammer away. The downsides: on long rides (60 + ), it loses the comfort factor - even with a good fit. It can be a harsh ride. Also, the triple is a little temperamental. Too much shifting...too much skipping...and it's been tough to keep it well-adjusted. This bike will be my short-distance/rain/hammerfest bike.

- Then there's my new Serotta CDA. I really love this bike. Steel frame, carbon front fork and seat stay, seat post, handlebars - and an Ultegra compact double. Beautiful . . . it's a smooth ride - 71 miles in the wind a couple of weeks ago, it was comfortable the whole ride. No "beaten up" feeling in the upper body. It fits like a glove, too . . . and the compact is the way to go. I'm not missing the triple (except I miss the 52 when I've spun out the 50 on a downhill - some of us need to keep the power on in the downhills to keep up with you mighty powerhouse types)!

Hope this helps! Get her a good professional fit done - worth every penny.

Beth

Ahh Beth finally got a new bike...congradulations. What cassette are you running? I see that Specialized is selling the Ruby with a Shimano drivetrain but with a SRAM cassette that is 11-28...so you get that 50x11 for the top end and 34x28 for some low down goodness.

This one will be my first!

No "beaten up" feeling in the upper body.

I have no idea what you are talking about. Is such a thing even possible? :)


I'm not missing the triple (except I miss the 52 when I've spun out the 50 on a downhill - some of us need to keep the power on in the downhills to keep up with you mighty powerhouse types)!

Notes to self: 1. Beth can spin out a 50x11 combo. 2. Draft behind Beth.

See y'all in Lancaster.