Covered Bridges II - Bucks County, PA
08-21-06, 08:48 PM
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There were brownies last year, and the sausage I got was cooked just right. All the rest stops had brownies, cookies, fruit and loads of people willing to be friendly. I'd rather do this ride than the Seagull, but I'm going to try and do both.
My one question is, what was with the tennis balls? Were those really walnuts?
My one question is, what was with the tennis balls? Were those really walnuts?
08-21-06, 09:53 PM
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08-21-06, 10:13 PM
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My wallet is good for one trip East a year, so I'll be a mail-in for this year's Buck's. I'll come up with some ride out here on the same day to commensurate. (Wow, did I really just use a word that big?)
08-22-06, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by superdex
My wallet is good for one trip East a year, so I'll be a mail-in for this year's Buck's. I'll come up with some ride out here on the same day to commensurate. (Wow, did I really just use a word that big?)
08-22-06, 07:56 AM
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All,
My wife (Kelly) is going to do this ride without me so I will try and have her hook up with you guys at the event. I will catch you all at the next one.
My wife (Kelly) is going to do this ride without me so I will try and have her hook up with you guys at the event. I will catch you all at the next one.
08-22-06, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Bibi
Your job is to research a ride for early 2007 out closer to you -- and guilt US all to fly out to ride with you!
08-22-06, 12:03 PM
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Please note that this thread is now a Sticky - until 10/15 - to help with the organizing.
Thanks to the all powerful Oz aka Stacey.
Thanks to the all powerful Oz aka Stacey.
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Most likely away on business that week.
08-22-06, 12:44 PM
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How hilly is this thing? I'm seriously thinking about it. couldn't do the Lancaster ride, came down with something that kept me off the bike... hopefully in shape again by October (fingers crossed)
08-22-06, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by superslomo
How hilly is this thing? I'm seriously thinking about it. couldn't do the Lancaster ride, came down with something that kept me off the bike... hopefully in shape again by October (fingers crossed)
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08-22-06, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by superslomo
How hilly is this thing?
08-22-06, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Bibi
Your job is to research a ride for early 2007 out closer to you -- and guilt US all to fly out to ride with you!
08-22-06, 05:10 PM
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Anyone from Central PA willing to carpool? I'm admittedly a little freaked out about the directions to get to this ride from here. . .
Oops, make that Anyone Who Is West of the King Of Prussia Mall and East Of Pittsburgh (esp. Centre Cty) who will be Going In the General Direction of the Easternmost Portion of Bucks County
Beth
PS And I'm still thinking I'll have to choose between the Seagull and this one. . . which is why I have to get Mr. Road out there with me
Oops, make that Anyone Who Is West of the King Of Prussia Mall and East Of Pittsburgh (esp. Centre Cty) who will be Going In the General Direction of the Easternmost Portion of Bucks County
Beth
PS And I'm still thinking I'll have to choose between the Seagull and this one. . . which is why I have to get Mr. Road out there with me
08-22-06, 05:17 PM
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What are you calling 'Central PA' Beth? I'm from the Altoona area (Blair County) and that to us was Central PA... anything on the Philly side of H'burg is Eastern PA.
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08-22-06, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by RacerMike
That means he also has to supply us all bikes, right?
08-22-06, 05:31 PM
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Altoona is central PA to everybody. I'm up visiting friends in Warrior's Mark periodically, so I've been to Altoona (how many here can say that?!).
Beth, get Mr. Road on the forum. When he realizes how many guys here want to ride with you he'll be all over cycling ...
Jrod/Kelly - I'd love to ride with you! Check back here, but I'm sure Mirona will bring a Bike Forums banner!
I'd ride an $8000 Serotta if I had to -- really. I'd make the sacrifice. But just for you guys.
Beth, get Mr. Road on the forum. When he realizes how many guys here want to ride with you he'll be all over cycling ...
Jrod/Kelly - I'd love to ride with you! Check back here, but I'm sure Mirona will bring a Bike Forums banner!
I'd ride an $8000 Serotta if I had to -- really. I'd make the sacrifice. But just for you guys.
08-22-06, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Bibi
Altoona is central PA to everybody. I'm up visiting friends in Warrior's Mark periodically, so I've been to Altoona (how many here can say that?!).
If you get the chance check out the ****inonock Lookout in Altoona and Chimney Rocks over looking Hoildaysburg... Stunning vistas!
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08-22-06, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Stacey
Well Sponge Dad did say "It's north of Philly, which I think makes it Central PA" so I was just clarifiying. By that yardstick, I (in Quakertown) would be in Central PA.
08-22-06, 07:01 PM
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I have family in Quakertown and Pipersville, so I think I might make it up for this ride. I just wish it were on Saturday so I wouldn't have to worry about driving back to VA Sunday after the ride.
08-22-06, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Stacey
What are you calling 'Central PA' Beth? I'm from the Altoona area (Blair County) and that to us was Central PA... anything on the Philly side of H'burg is Eastern PA.
Beth
PS my boss grew up in Altoona...family's still there, he's not
08-23-06, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Bibi
Now you're catching on ...
We divide our state in vertical sections, not horizontal. This isn't a problem that those without a state face 
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08-23-06, 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Bibi
Your job is to research a ride for early 2007 out closer to you -- and guilt US all to fly out to ride with you!
PS: I'll bring a bag of assorted size seat post collars just in case!
08-23-06, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by SpongeDad
08-23-06, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Stacey
Nah, it's still eastern PA We divide our state in vertical sections, not horizontal. This isn't a problem that those without a state face
We divide our state in vertical sections, not horizontal. This isn't a problem that those without a state face 
Beth