Northeast - Covered Bridge Metric Century 2009

Hey folks. Anyone doing this ride?

Registration starts in April (Date tbd: http://www.lancasterbikeclub.org/cbm09.php)

Well I am pretty sure I will be doing it...I will register for sure. My wife just gave birth to our second child so it will be determined closer to the time if I can get away for a weekend but I can't see that it will be a huge problem.

I am all ready too...I just finished my Neo Exile so showing up with a different bike (since I haven't ridden this ride with the same bike twice) will be no problem. :D

We are planning on it...but the economy or lack of a critter sitter are still wildcards. Half tempted to do it on the Big Dummy this year, just to give the Amish folks something to drool over. ;)

I've got a better bike this time, so looking forward to it. Also to ice cream and those amazing massages at the finish. But yeah, funds will have to be creatively allocated....ugh

Sounds interesting, how much is it?

no info on the site yet....I am guessing somewhere around $50-60/rider? I haven't done it since '05.

no info on the site yet....I am guessing somewhere around $50-60/rider? I haven't done it since '05.

For $50 or 60$ dollars they would have to give me a massage and lap dance after the ride.:lol:
It cost me $30 in 2004 and $15 in 2006, my guess is that the cost was $15 for the registration and $15 more if you want the T-shirt.

You might have a mod attach a year to the thread title...

good point...i had searched for awhile to make sure there wasn't already one....

Talking about covered bridges ALREADY? wow....

Let me know if they moved the day to Saturday.

will do....I'll be watching the LBC site for registration opening....also gonna hunt for affordable lodging in the area.

well, i'm really hoping to get up there to do this ride. i have to find out when my son will be moving into the dorms before i can say i'm positive for sure....if i have the all clear that weekend, i'll be there!!!

Got it scratched on the calendar as a go. I was upset I missed it last year.

I'll be there this year- looking forward to it!

I went last year. Really well put together ride. If I remember correctly, I paid $30 for it which was well worth it. So much food, drinks, and assistance provided. Good times... though... Lancaster wasn't as beautiful as I would have hoped.

Talking about covered bridges ALREADY? wow....

Doesn't the wife want to see some wonderful Amish country? You going to get your butt out there this year?

I wanted to get the ball rolling here early to see who was going and to try and hook up perhaps - I know there has been a BF banner and whatnot before....I'll probably wear my jersey this year.

$30 sounds great - I was thinking of the North Fork Century here on Long Island which is about $60 - which people always bark about, for obvious reasons!

I wanted to get the ball rolling here early to see who was going and to try and hook up perhaps - I know there has been a BF banner and whatnot before....I'll probably wear my jersey this year.

$30 sounds great - I was thinking of the North Fork Century here on Long Island which is about $60 - which people always bark about, for obvious reasons!

I registered last year, but didn't make the ride (but have in the past). I still have my receipt though. Registration online was $15.00 + $3.00 active.com fee. So basically it was $18.00 for the event online. I think if you decide to register via mail-in forms it was $20.00. These fees do not include the event T-shirt (which if you choose to buy is around $15.00). It's an excellent value either way as far as event rides go. Seriously, we have BF members from all parts of the country attend this puppy, so that says something itself.

Simply put, BF people are just fun to meet and ride with, even if we don't all finish together. We make a great effort to meet up prior to the ride. If it's the Saturday social ride, or the sign up area of the event itself, you will meet a bunch of good folks. Like I said, I was really upset I missed out last year. Mostly because I felt I missed a good ride with a bunch of friends.

Denny

Doesn't the wife want to see some wonderful Amish country? You going to get your butt out there this year?

she does, but we're due right that week. That's right, a littledex is on his way :)

:thumb: Dex,

Congrats to you both! Super cool news fer sure.

Best o' luck, and I'm going to dedicate the last mile of the ride to you & yours.

It shall now be known as the Dex-stretch. Big ring up front, small ring in back. (52 -12 in my case)

Denny

she does, but we're due right that week. That's right, a littledex is on his way :)

Speaking of...Meet Cadence (I swear my wife picked the name).

Congrats, Dex...but I gotta say that I am disappointed that you don't just ride with the kid strapped to your back...you're such a weight weenie. :p

We had a terrific time last year and look forward to another this one! Aided by my O-50 jersey, I had the pleasure of meeting a couple of you. New bike here, also, a Cannondale Six 13 1 in the can't-miss-me After Burner Fade color scheme.

Yes, I will most likely sign up for it as well. I have done much of the farmland down there, this would be a nice addition.

I'm expecting to be there, but don't let that scare you away!

I can sincerely say that it's one of the best rides of the year. Part of that is because I used to live in Lancaster County, but more importantly, it's a great chance to meet lots of people from Bike Forums.:thumb:

Well I am pretty sure I will be doing it...I will register for sure. My wife just gave birth to our second child so it will be determined closer to the time if I can get away for a weekend but I can't see that it will be a huge problem.

I am all ready too...I just finished my Neo Exile so showing up with a different bike (since I haven't ridden this ride with the same bike twice) will be no problem. :D


she does, but we're due right that week. That's right, a littledex is on his way :)

Congratulations to both of you! :beer: Well, the four of you, including the wives, but you know what I mean! Best of luck with the new additions to the family. Grasschopper, I'm referring to the kid, not the Neo Exile, but good luck with that too! :p

Oh I'm definitely in....the wife and I already reserved our room at the Hampton Inn about 2 months ago....just waitin' for the registration to begin.

This ride sounds great. I live in Center City Philly so I will just "ride to the ride". Thanks for the heads up.

This is the first time we are doing this ride. Where is the starting point and what hotels are closest to it. We plan to make it a long weekend.

Thank you

I'll try to find the place we stayed at tonight and report back - it was a decent place very close to the start area. Maybe a 5-10 min drive at most.

K, we're booked for the ride - WOOT!:)

We're staying over yonder: http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-lancaster-pennsylvania-PA370?promo=gglocal

however, last time we stayed over thar: http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-lancaster-pennsylvania-PA429?promo=gglocal

both are real close to the start point; as I mentioned it took us maybe 15 mins, tops, to drive to the start last time and I think that second link is the farther away of the two.

Here is the map to the ride: http://www.lancasterbikeclub.org/cbmmap.html

Oh yeah - $20 mail in registration, and only $15 online through July 17th.:)

pgoat - thanks for the great info!!!

pgoat, are you staying at that hotel which nights? friday & saturday or saturday only? if i'm able to make it up there, i'll probably stay saturday & sunday evening & head home on monday...

ok...just got confirmation from one school that move in is weekend after CBM. but, still waiting to hear from NCSU as to whether he's (son) accepted there. if he gets in there, then move in might be same weekend as CBM....

Can they change the start of the semester?

lol...i wish...you can check in early, but not sure if my son will qualify for that...hoping he stays at UNCC with teh later check in....

pgoat, are you staying at that hotel which nights? friday & saturday or saturday only? if i'm able to make it up there, i'll probably stay saturday & sunday evening & head home on monday...

we're staying Sat. and Sunday nights, taking Monday off. I hope you can make it wolfie!:)

Would anyone be driving from Philly? I'm trying not to rent a car but I'd really like to do this ride.

i have a room* reserved for that weekend now. :) keeping fingers crossed that i'll be able to get up there to ride & meet people!

*same motel as pgoat.

crossing mine too:thumb:

I just registered for this one yesterday, hope to see some of you guys there!

I did the ride last year and really enjoyed it. Subway for lunch was a nice touch. Well worth the $18 reg fee. I will be doing it again this year.

i'm SOOO looking forward to this ride! hope things stay the way they are for me so i can make it up there! :)

I just registered for this one yesterday, hope to see some of you guys there!

In the past, we've been pretty easy to spot at the start. Usually someone brings a BikeForums banner, and we all hang around it. The details will be all sorted out, as the ride gets closer. Sometimes there is a short social ride, or dinner the day before, which is another opportunity for folks to meet. One way or another, I'm sure you'll see someone from BF.

I don't want to wish summer away, but I can't wait to ride this one again,

Denny

Got the room reserved. Quality Inn (Oregon Pike), same place I've stayed in the past. Not bad for the price, and all the rooms are ground floor, so no carrying bikes upstairs. Plus it's a short ride to the start via backroads, so I can leave the car at the hotel.

I've done it a few years in a row and this year will be no exception. This and the Sea Gull and my regular events, it seems.

I'll be heading up from Baltimore if anyone wants to car pool.

This and the Sea Gull and my regular events, it seems.

Any details on the Sea Gull? Where is that one at?

Any details on the Sea Gull? Where is that one at?

Salisbury, MD: http://www.seagullcentury.org/ Beautiful ride!