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Sorry for the late notice… Made the decision at 6 AM when I saw more rain coming in. Roads are wet and it is not safe conditions! There is still breakfast at Roxy’s 8:30 Third and North Street . I don’t know if there will be a ride after, radar shows rain 9:00 . Happy Mother’s Day.

Hershey Briarcrest Square: 8:30 AM. For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a steady pace. Pace, distance, and terrain varies depending on who shows up

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45865889 Distance: 35 miles Pace: 14 to 15.5 mph (average) Climb: 1390 ft

Bike the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail (NWLCRT) From Falmouth to Columbia and Back 9:00 AM, Monday, May 13, 2024 Distance 28 miles Speed 8 – 11 mph Ride leader: Karl Martz The weather prediction of tomorrow is "a perfect day!" Let‘s go for a ride on the NWLCRT! The Northwest Lancaster County River Trail runs along the Susquehanna River from Falmouth PA to Columbia, PA. All of the trail is paved. The trail is located between the Susquehanna River and Pennsylvania Route 441. We will meet at 8:45 AM at the Falmouth Boat Launch, 111 Collins Rd. Bainbridge PA 17502. The ride will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. Helmets are required. In-the-ear listening devices are not allowed. This is an out-and-back ride. Bring water and snack. We will take a rest stop when we arrive in Columbia at the Columbia Crossings River Trails Center (restrooms, picnic tables, and a great view of the river). Other stops as needed. If you have questions, call Karl Martz at 717- 991-0409, or email madriver54@comcast.net

The weather looks promising for a ride tomorrow, so let‘s plan to ride. I‘ll cancel by 7:30 a.m. if necessary. Start point: Pleasant View Park, 90 Pleasant View Drive, Mechanicsburg Start time: 9:00 a.m. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41446564 26 miles of gentle terrain with some long, gradual hills There will be a rest stop at Stony Ridge Park at mile 16 where restrooms and water will be available. Pace: About 12 mph. If someone want to lead part of the group at a faster pace, that‘s fine with me. Leader: Marilyn Chastek 717-798-4537

Hershey Briarcrest Square: 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: B: Fast - For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a steady pace. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 15-17 mph, with distances generally 25-50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be dropped.

Hershey Briarcrest Square : 5:00 PM. Ride Classification: B+ Training: For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a fast pace for distances up to 50 miles. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 17-19 mph, with distances up to 50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be dropped. Pace: 17-19 mph Terrain: Rolling.

Hershey Briarcrest Square: 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: C: Casual - – For the casual group cyclist who wants to socialize but likes some distance. Generally flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 11-13 mph, slow easy pace on hills, with distances 15 – 30 miles. Stops about every 10 miles. No rider is dropped. Check the description of the specific ride for more precise pace. Pace: 11-13 mph. Terrain: Rolling

Hershey Briarcrest Square : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: C+. For the experienced group cyclist. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 13-15 mph, with distances typically 20-45 miles. One brief stop midway in ride and when necessary. No rider is dropped. Pace: 13-15 mph Terrain: Rolling. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33844314

Cancelled due to continuous rain. 3:24 p.m. --------------  We will meet at 5:00 PM for a 33 mile route that runs SW and then SE and East out to Crooked Hill Road. The estimated vertical for the route is about 2000‘. As of this time the forecast looks good, but the likelihood of rain increases about 7:30. This should be plenty of time to get our ride in. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46625566

Upper Allen Friendship Park : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: C+ Leaving from Friendship Park, on Fisher Rd, Upper Allen, every Tuesday and Thursday evenings for those riders interested in a moderately paced ride (13 – 15 mph average) and will often include some climbing.

Upper Allen Friendship Park : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: C Casual - For the casual group cyclist who wants to socialize but likes some distance. Generally flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 11-13 mph, slow easy pace on hills, with distances of 15 to 30 miles. Stops about every 10 miles. No rider is dropped. Check the description of the specific ride for more precise information.

An ongoing program that aims to increase rider understanding of essential cycling skills, including repairing, handling, and riding legally in traffic.

Upper Allen Friendship Park: 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: B+ Ride. For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a fast pace for distances up to 50 miles. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 17-19 mph, with distances up to 50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be dropped. Pace: 17-19 mph. Terrain: Rolling.

It seems rain is forecasted again for Wednesday! So let‘s spin together inside. Time: 10 AM Location: Harrisburg Jewish Community Center Details: JCC members and Silver Sneakers (and similar programs) are free. Bring your cards. Others - $10 drop in fee. Newcomers will need to sign a waiver. The bike are relatively new and the music will be expertly curated by the leader.

Old Trolley Line Park: 5 PM. Ride Classification: B+ Training: For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a fast pace for distances up to 50 miles. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 17-19 mph, with distances up to 50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be dropped. Pace: 17-19 mph Terrain: Rolling.

We partner with Recycle Bicycle Harrisburg, Pedego/ Harrisburg , Harrisburg Bike Crew and other biking clubs in the community and ride to the Capital steps .

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36295443 Distance: 35 miles Pace: 14 to 15.5 mph (average) Climb: 1050 ft

Modified Capital Area Greenbelt Ride, Fort Hunter to Shipoke and back! 12:15 PM Thursday, May 16,, 2024 Speed 8-11 mph Distance 18-20 miles Join me for a trail ride on the west, south and north sections of the Harrisburg Greenbelt -- Fort Hunter to Shipoke (including the Harvey Taylor Bridge and City Island), and back. This ride avoids the hills and busy streets, and is primarily on the trail sections of the Greenbelt. Meet at 12:00 PM at Fort Hunter (river side) Pavilion and be ready to depart for the ride at 12:15 PM. Helmets are required. In-ear listening devices are not permitted. Questions? Email Karl at madriver54@comcast.net or call 717-991-0409. (On the morning of the ride call Karl on his cell phone at 717-991-0409.) ?

Upper Allen Friendship Park : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: C Casual - For the casual group cyclist who wants to socialize but likes some distance. Generally flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 11-13 mph, slow easy pace on hills, with distances of 15 to 30 miles. Stops about every 10 miles. No rider is dropped. Check the description of the specific ride for more precise information.

Upper Allen Friendship Park : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: C+ Leaving from Friendship Park, on Fisher Rd, Upper Allen, every Tuesday and Thursday evenings for those riders interested in a moderately paced ride (13 – 15 mph average) and will often include some climbing.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46681043 Upper Allen Friendship Park: 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: B+ Ride. For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a fast pace for distances up to 50 miles. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 17-19 mph, with distances up to 50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be dropped. Pace: 17-19 mph. Terrain: Rolling.

Hershey Briarcrest Square: 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: C: Casual - – For the casual group cyclist who wants to socialize but likes some distance. Generally flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 11-13 mph, slow easy pace on hills, with distances 15 – 30 miles. Stops about every 10 miles. No rider is dropped. Check the description of the specific ride for more precise pace. Pace: 11-13 mph. Terrain: Rolling

Hershey Briarcrest Square : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: B+ Training: For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a fast pace for distances up to 50 miles. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 17-19 mph, with distances up to 50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be dropped. Pace: 17-19 mph Terrain: Rolling.

Tonight‘s route is one of my favorites--there‘s a few hills, some nice downhills in just 25 miles. Route is located at: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37204427 Hershey Briarcrest Square : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: B: Fast - For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a steady pace. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 15-17 mph, with distances generally 25-50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be dropped. Pace: 15-17 mph. Terrain: Rolling. Ride Description: Hershey B; Rides leave from Briarcrest Square Mondays and Thursdays, April through September. The pace is 15 to 17mph sometimes slower for hillier rides. Distances are typically from 20 to 45 miles. Rides cover Southern Dauphin, Western Lancaster and Lebanon counties.

Hershey Briarcrest Square : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: C+. For the experienced group cyclist. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 13-15 mph, with distances typically 20-45 miles. One brief stop midway in ride and when necessary. No rider is dropped. Pace: 13-15 mph Terrain: Rolling.https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41385493

This is an all-inclusive, 3-day/2-night (Friday and Saturday nights) package, based at the Best Western+ in Lewisburg.

Learning to Linger, York Heritage Rail Trail, Friday, May 17, 2024 Ride Leader: Karl Martz Start Time: 10:00 AM Pace: 8-11 mph Distance: Approx. 25 miles Meet at the Rt. 30 parking lot at the intersection of Rt. 30 and Loucks Mill Road. Address: 1000 Loucks Mill Road, York. Take the Arsenal Road Exit off I-83 and go towards Lancaster to the second traffic light and turn right. Meet at 9:45 AM and be ready to ride at 10:00 AM. The trail surface is compacted crushed stone with asphalt in some areas. It can be managed with a road bike but a bike with wider tires would be recommended. Much of the trail is shaded. Questions? Email: madriver54@comcast.net Phone: 717-991-0409. Questions or issues on the day of the ride call Karl at 717-991-0409.

Hello All - Janice and I have a new "Memory Maker" from Latimore Park! Please bring plenty of food and drink as we are not sure of "good rest stops" https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46414669 Distance: 38 miles Pace: 14 to 15.5 mph (average) Climb: 1482 ft

It appears we are actually going to get a decent day for a Friday Lunch Ride. The sun will be shining and temperatures perfect for riding! We‘ll depart from 5 Bridges Fitness at 10:00 am for lunch in Hershey; 20 miles to lunch, 15 return. C pace; no one dropped.

Hershey Briarcrest Square : 5:30 PM. Ride Classification: B+ Training: For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a fast pace for distances up to 50 miles. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 17-19 mph, with distances up to 50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be dropped. Pace: 17-19 mph Terrain: Rolling.

Join us as we pedal Cumberland County countryside, mostly along the Yellow Breeches Creek. To stay on less-trafficked roads this will be an out and back ride. Meet at 6:00 in the parking lot across the street from Bowmansdale Church of God, 101 East Lisburn Rd, Mechanicsburg 17055. We‘ll start riding at 6:15. Optional chow-down and de-brief post-ride at JoJo‘s Upper Allen, 2210 Aspen Drive, Mcbg 17055.

In celebration of our 25th year, we invite you to join us for a new and picturesque ride through beautiful Eastern Perry County, starting and ending at Greenwood Elementary School 405 E Sunbury St., Millerstown PA.

This is an all-inclusive, 3-day/2-night (Friday and Saturday nights) package, based at the Best Western+ in Lewisburg.

Due to significant current and forecast rain, this ride is cancelled. Look for a Lenker Park ride on Tuesday. Despite the forecast, a 35 mile local routes ride is planned. We will head out to Weinrich, then onto the lower East Parkway and out Fox Hill Roads. We will take it from there. The route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/new?center=40.38911737782834%2C-76.63966833348888&importId=46698970&importType=route&overlay=rwgpscycle&zoom=15 Note that due to the weather, this route might be shortened or altered at the discretion of the ride leader. Be sure that this ride starts at Linglestown‘s Koon‘s Park. A cancellation, if issued, will be made by 7:00 a.m.

An ongoing program that aims to increase rider understanding of essential cycling skills, including repairing, handling, and riding legally in traffic.

Fishing Creek is calling; we‘ll depart from Ft. Hunter, barn side, at 10:00 am. We‘ll ride out Fishing Creek to Sleepy Hollow, up to Piketown and down to Pheasant, around the loop and back down Linglestown Road to our start. 25 miles @ C pace; no one dropped.

The 12th annual Pennsylvania Hope Ride Against Cancer will take place on May 19th 2024 with the start/finish at the Donegal Insurance Training Center located in Marietta, Pa in the Susquehanna River Valley (12 miles west of Lancaster, PA).

Join us for an easy pedal around Harrisburg before traffic increases. Meet at 7:05. Start at 7:15. We‘ll ride for about 75 minutes at a pace of 8 to 10 mph. No rider will be left behind. Helmets required. Young people and families are especially welcome. Optional post-ride breakfast at Roxy‘s, corner of N 3rd and North St.

Hershey Briarcrest Square: 8 AM. For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a steady pace. Pace, distance, and terrain varies depending on who shows up

C+ Ride. Depart East Hanover Park at 8am Sunday May 19. No drop ride. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35400741

This is an all-inclusive, 3-day/2-night (Friday and Saturday nights) package, based at the Best Western+ in Lewisburg.

Welcome to the Mechanicsburg Sunday C ride! We meet in the back parking lot of the Mechanicsburg high school and the ride time is determined by that weeks ride leader. This weeks ride will be at 12:30. The average speed on this ride is between 11-13 mph and no one is dropped so come out and enjoy yourself! I will send out the ride route.in the email announcement later today. Any questions pease let me know!