2007 Lancaster Covered Bridge Metric...who's going?
05-16-07, 10:21 AM
#1
He drop me
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Central PA
Posts: 11,664
Bikes: '03 Marin Mill Valley, '02 Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1, '12 Giant Defy Advance, '20 Giant Revolt 1, '20 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, some random 6KU fixie
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 138 Post(s)
Liked 12 Times
in
9 Posts
2007 Lancaster Covered Bridge Metric...who's going?
Ok gang Aug 19th is the date...who is going this year? Looking forward to see all of the usual suspects.
https://www.lancasterbikeclub.org/cbm.php
Ride start update...the plan is to meet between the registration tents and the trail to the portapotties between 7:35 and 8:00 and then wheels down between 8:00 and 8:15.
Please keep in mind that the lines for the potapots is REALLY LONG so go before you get there...also keep in mind that there are like 3000 riders each year for this thing so your not going to just roll right up at 8:15, park and show up...once you exit 30 there is a line from there to the parking lots...it takes like 20 min (guessing here) once you get off the highway to get out of your car...then you have to put your bike together yada yada yada. Leave yourself some time.
Edited the start time.
https://www.lancasterbikeclub.org/cbm.php
Ride start update...the plan is to meet between the registration tents and the trail to the portapotties between 7:35 and 8:00 and then wheels down between 8:00 and 8:15.
Please keep in mind that the lines for the potapots is REALLY LONG so go before you get there...also keep in mind that there are like 3000 riders each year for this thing so your not going to just roll right up at 8:15, park and show up...once you exit 30 there is a line from there to the parking lots...it takes like 20 min (guessing here) once you get off the highway to get out of your car...then you have to put your bike together yada yada yada. Leave yourself some time.
Edited the start time.
__________________
The views expressed by this poster do not reflect the views of BikeForums.net.
The views expressed by this poster do not reflect the views of BikeForums.net.
Last edited by Grasschopper; 07-23-07 at 08:53 AM.
05-16-07, 10:33 AM
#2
Chepooka
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: South Central PA
Posts: 1,179
Bikes: 1990 Trek 1400 7spd; 2001 Litespeed Arenberg 10 speed
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1110 Post(s)
Liked 1,085 Times
in
669 Posts
While not a "usual suspect", I was there in 2005 and enjoyed it thoroughly. I couldn't make it last year due to previous commitments.
This year, I made sure the commitments happened on different weekends :-)
[edit] registered
This year, I made sure the commitments happened on different weekends :-)
[edit] registered
Last edited by StupidlyBrave; 07-10-07 at 07:47 PM.
05-16-07, 10:55 AM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: "Crawling from the wreckage"
Posts: 524
Bikes: 2008 Bilenky Travel-Ultralight, 1985 Pro Miyata
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I couldn't make last year, was there in '05 but I missed the meet up. I am going to try and move some things around to get back there this year.
05-16-07, 12:57 PM
#4
Huge Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Ittybittycity, MD
Posts: 636
Bikes: 2009 BMC Team Machine, Pedal Force RS2, Salsa Campeon, Jamis Nova, Trek 7000
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I plan on going again this year and I think I can convince the wife to go too. She'll just be getting back into shape so she can hang with her dad this year and I can (hopefully) ride with the BF group.
05-16-07, 02:06 PM
#5
Double Naught Spy
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 1,722
Bikes: 2010 Scott CR1 Comp, 2013 Scott Scale 960 MTB
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I coming to represent the S. Western corner of the Commonwealth. 2nd annual, and I hope for many more returns.
Denny
Denny
05-16-07, 02:23 PM
#6
Infamous Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 24,360
Bikes: Surly Big Dummy, Fuji World, 80ish Bianchi
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
3 Posts
Beware, we'll be there. 
__________________
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
05-16-07, 06:30 PM
#7
SERENITY NOW!!!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: In the 212
Posts: 8,738
Bikes: Haro Vector, IRO Rob Roy, Bianchi Veloce
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
How's the rolling hills and terrain on this thing?
__________________
HHCMF - Take pride in your ability to amaze lesser mortals! - MikeR
We demand rigidly defined areas of doubt and uncertainty!
HHCMF - Take pride in your ability to amaze lesser mortals! - MikeR
We demand rigidly defined areas of doubt and uncertainty!
05-16-07, 06:36 PM
#8
Destroyer of Wheels
I believe there's two threads on this - one in Foo and another here someplace as a BF ride.
It's on my calendar - sounds awesome!
It's on my calendar - sounds awesome!
__________________
The Almighty Clyde FAQ || Northeast Index
eTrex Vista References || Road Reference
It's the year of the enema!
The Almighty Clyde FAQ || Northeast Index
eTrex Vista References || Road Reference
It's the year of the enema!
05-16-07, 06:38 PM
#9
Huge Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Ittybittycity, MD
Posts: 636
Bikes: 2009 BMC Team Machine, Pedal Force RS2, Salsa Campeon, Jamis Nova, Trek 7000
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Here is the elevation profile for the ride from last year.
05-16-07, 06:42 PM
#10
Destroyer of Wheels
Whoa...little steeper than I imagined. Booyah!
__________________
The Almighty Clyde FAQ || Northeast Index
eTrex Vista References || Road Reference
It's the year of the enema!
The Almighty Clyde FAQ || Northeast Index
eTrex Vista References || Road Reference
It's the year of the enema!
05-16-07, 06:43 PM
#12
But on the road more
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 864
Bikes: Bianchi Volpe '07
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Air
Whoa...little steeper than I imagined. Booyah!
05-16-07, 06:57 PM
#13
Destroyer of Wheels
__________________
The Almighty Clyde FAQ || Northeast Index
eTrex Vista References || Road Reference
It's the year of the enema!
The Almighty Clyde FAQ || Northeast Index
eTrex Vista References || Road Reference
It's the year of the enema!
05-16-07, 07:39 PM
#14
Double Naught Spy
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 1,722
Bikes: 2010 Scott CR1 Comp, 2013 Scott Scale 960 MTB
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by jyossarian
How's the rolling hills and terrain on this thing?
05-16-07, 07:48 PM
#15
Double Naught Spy
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 1,722
Bikes: 2010 Scott CR1 Comp, 2013 Scott Scale 960 MTB
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by MTBLover
It does sound awesome, and a can't miss. What's the pace on this?
05-16-07, 07:52 PM
#16
But on the road more
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 864
Bikes: Bianchi Volpe '07
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by TrekDen
If your going to be with the BF group, consider the pace as recreational / friendly. This isn't treated as a race, it's more of a meet-n-greet.
05-16-07, 07:57 PM
#17
Infamous Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 24,360
Bikes: Surly Big Dummy, Fuji World, 80ish Bianchi
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
3 Posts
Originally Posted by Air
Whoa...little steeper than I imagined. Booyah!
__________________
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
Last edited by chipcom; 05-16-07 at 08:03 PM.
05-16-07, 08:07 PM
#18
Destroyer of Wheels
I always seem to translate the elevation to building. 100 feet - that's a 10 story building 
I guess the bridges here are 300 feet in a little less than a mile give or take. I forget as soon as you leave New York it gets hilly.
Not daunted - just initially subtly surprised
Really looking forward to meeting a bunch of ya!
I guess the bridges here are 300 feet in a little less than a mile give or take. I forget as soon as you leave New York it gets hilly.
Not daunted - just initially subtly surprised
Really looking forward to meeting a bunch of ya!
__________________
The Almighty Clyde FAQ || Northeast Index
eTrex Vista References || Road Reference
It's the year of the enema!
The Almighty Clyde FAQ || Northeast Index
eTrex Vista References || Road Reference
It's the year of the enema!
05-16-07, 08:18 PM
#19
The Improbable Bulk
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Posts: 8,379
Bikes: Many
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times
in
7 Posts
I plan to meet at the rest stops soon enough to actually take a short break... and continue after the lunch stop!
Last year I was able to keep up after each rest stop until gravity became my enemy with the first tiny climb... I hope to do a little better this year.
Last year I was able to keep up after each rest stop until gravity became my enemy with the first tiny climb... I hope to do a little better this year.
__________________
Slow Ride Cyclists of NEPA
People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Slow Ride Cyclists of NEPA
People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
05-16-07, 08:27 PM
#20
Infamous Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 24,360
Bikes: Surly Big Dummy, Fuji World, 80ish Bianchi
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
3 Posts
Originally Posted by Little Darwin
I plan to meet at the rest stops soon enough to actually take a short break... and continue after the lunch stop!
Last year I was able to keep up after each rest stop until gravity became my enemy with the first tiny climb... I hope to do a little better this year.
Last year I was able to keep up after each rest stop until gravity became my enemy with the first tiny climb... I hope to do a little better this year.
__________________
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
05-16-07, 09:04 PM
#21
Destroyer of Wheels
Me too, me too!!!
__________________
The Almighty Clyde FAQ || Northeast Index
eTrex Vista References || Road Reference
It's the year of the enema!
The Almighty Clyde FAQ || Northeast Index
eTrex Vista References || Road Reference
It's the year of the enema!
05-16-07, 09:04 PM
#22
mamafitz
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Near Hershey...TMI...not in Central PA ;)
Posts: 1,878
Bikes: Serotta CDA, Cannondale R800, mid-80's Bianchi hybrid
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Grasschopper
Ok gang Aug 19th is the date...who is going this year? Looking forward to see all of the usual suspects.
https://www.lancasterbikeclub.org/cbm.php
https://www.lancasterbikeclub.org/cbm.php
I am really looking forward to seeing you guys again . . . grasschopper, oh ye of fabulous calves, glad you got the ball rolling! And SB, we can carpool - this is a great bunch to ride with. We had a blast both years we rode together. No doubt it'll be a hoot to meet more of you guys!
The ride is just as TrekDen described . . . rollers all the way. The corn is high at that point, too, so if it's at all windy, there will be stretches that you'll be riding in what feels a little like a wind tunnel.
Now we have to round up the rest of the "usual suspects" - and add some new faces to the mix. Fun stuff!
Beth
05-16-07, 09:17 PM
#23
mamafitz
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Near Hershey...TMI...not in Central PA ;)
Posts: 1,878
Bikes: Serotta CDA, Cannondale R800, mid-80's Bianchi hybrid
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Last year's route is posted on Routeslip; it comes up at about 2600 total feet of climbing over 62 miles.
Beth
Beth
05-16-07, 09:30 PM
#24
Overacting because I can
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Mean Streets of Bethesda, MD
Posts: 4,552
Bikes: Merlin Agilis, Trek 1500
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by MTBLover
It does sound awesome, and a can't miss. What's the pace on this?
There will inevitably be one or two spots where we crank it until the oxygen debt kicks in (about 1/2 mile for me), but it's not some hammerfest that drops people all over the place.
It's a nice ride to get to know folks on BF.
__________________
“Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm." (Churchill)
"I am a courageous cyclist." (SpongeDad)
“Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm." (Churchill)
"I am a courageous cyclist." (SpongeDad)
05-16-07, 09:35 PM
#25
mamafitz
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Near Hershey...TMI...not in Central PA ;)
Posts: 1,878
Bikes: Serotta CDA, Cannondale R800, mid-80's Bianchi hybrid
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by SpongeDad
Pretty variable, with a lot of effort to meet up at the rest stops and enjoy lunch together.
There will inevitably be one or two spots where we crank it until the oxygen debt kicks in (about 1/2 mile for me), but it's not some hammerfest that drops people all over the place.
It's a nice ride to get to know folks on BF.
There will inevitably be one or two spots where we crank it until the oxygen debt kicks in (about 1/2 mile for me), but it's not some hammerfest that drops people all over the place.
It's a nice ride to get to know folks on BF.
Beth