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The President’s Spin
FOUNDED 1973 May 2018 Volume 45 Issue 5
www.berksbicycle.com
MEMBER OF LAB, SRGA NHA, RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY
I'm happy to start this month's “Spin” by confirming that I delivered on my promise of great weather for the club picnic. It's difficult to ima-gine the humidity could have been much lower for a day in mid-June. The conditions were near-perfect for volleyball or any other picnic activity in which one might have chosen to engage.
The weather at the picnic was surpassed only by the quality and volume of the food. Randy Gonzales and Carol Price were the Team Sky of (non-professional?) food service, leading a peloton of World Tour-quality contributions from others. The collective result of the enthusiasm and generosity of all who brought food and drink was an inevitable over-abundance.
This was no problem at all for Team Sky, who came prepared with a stack of industrial-sized take-out containers and sent people home with probably another three or four meals' worth of food. I don't think anyone was sent home with Sal-butamol or EPO, but I'll be able to confirm that more definitively after the next few Tuesday night rides.
Non-picnic weather has also been noticeably better lately than it was
during our relatively cool and wet Spring. This is a welcome change, since many of us are riding extra mileage along detours around bridge reconstruction projects seemingly everywhere!
Among the side-effects of these projects is a non-zero chance that any given club ride will vary from published ride sheets and GPS routes. So far, it seems as though our ride hosts have been paying close attention to this and providing advance notice of route changes via the club Facebook page.
Even when that's not the case, you can count on our club veterans' encyclopedic knowledge of county roads to save the day.
Detours should be viewed as opportunities. I used the Gibralter Road bridge outage this past week-end as an opportunity to map the first 12 miles of ride SL18 away from Route 724.
In the past I might have chosen to skip that ride entirely due to some 10-20 out-and-back-style miles along a busy road with 60-MPH traffic. It was far more rewarding to do the ride than skip the ride.
There are a few secrets to getting
A publication of
Berks County Bicycle ClubFounded 1973
July 2018 Volume 45, Issue 7www.berksbicycle.com
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PresidentWayne Beaver, [email protected] PresidentRandy Gonzales, [email protected] Rollman, [email protected] Fineman, [email protected] CoordinatorJeremy Rapp, [email protected] Casner, [email protected] EditorFélix (Poncho) Peña, [email protected] & Trail Liaison
Walt [email protected] Fly CoordinatorTom Reppert, [email protected] Stay TogetherRide CoordinatorMarge Ehst [email protected] Mileage MasterGary Rollman, [email protected] Ulrich, [email protected] Division PresidentGary Rollman, [email protected]
BCBC BIKE SHOP DISCOUNTS
The following bike shops offer BCBC members dis-counts on merchandise. Mem-bers are required to show their current membership ID card in order to qualify for bike shop discounts.
The shops will give 10% off regularly priced accessories and 5% off regularly priced bikes (unless stated other-wise).
BICYCLE BARN839 Reading Blvd. (Rt.625), East Earl, 717-445-8508
JB’S BIKE SHOP(formerly JB Mountain Bikes ) 214 W. Lancaster Ave, Shillington, 610-777-5253
SHIRK’SLigalaw Rd. East Earl, 717-445-5731
SKYLINE BICYCLES & SKATEBOARDS2573 Perkiomen Ave. Mt. Penn, 610-378-9778
SPOKES BIKE SHOPRt. 61 Hamburg 610-562-8900
THE CRANK203 W. Penn Ave, Wernersville 610-898-1500
VILLAGE BIKE SHOP7 S. Village Circle, Reinholds 610-742-4786
WOLVERTON’S BIKE SHOP2904 Kutztown Rd, Hyde Park, 610-929-8205
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
2018
BCBC CLUB OFFICERS 2018-2020
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Next BCBCClub MeetingMonday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m.Wyomissing Restaurant
1245 Penn Ave.(tentative)
No July Meeting
July 2018
SaturdaySeptember 29
Oley Fairgrounds
Three years and countless adventures later, Tim Millikin reached the end of his round the world bike ride when he pedaled up to the Pagoda in Reading, in a 10-minute climb no less, to find photographers and, best of all, his “mum and dad” waiting for him.
But he was still a few thou-sand miles from home, because his point of departure was Read-ing, in the county of Berkshire, England.
It was an emotional moment, as described in his own blog: “Crossing the finish line marks the end of my cycling, a line drawn in the sand which makes the present the past and the moment when I went from being someone who was cycling around the world to someone who just had.”
His arrival in Reading, and some details of his three-year journey, are chronicled in the Reading Eagle, and much more can be read on his own blog and elsewhere on the Web (see links at end of this article)
From his blog:• Total distance traveled:
46500km/28993miles• Total duration: 1081 days• Cost: £9000/$12250Traversing, Europe, Asia, Aus-
tralia, South America (from the tip of Argentina), Central Amer-
ica, the USA.Mountains, deserts, jungles —
and he survived a bike-wrecking accident in El Salvador and wound up riding to the Pagoda on a blown-out tire that he ingeniously jerry-rigged.
Milliken recounts, in the Read-ing Eagle article, that after he was released from the hospital and rebuilt his bicycle, it was a relatively short trip to Reading from there.
He is made of sterner stuff!
any given day's riding group to buy in to your proposed detour. The best among those is min-imal mileage change. Reducing elevation-change is a close second.
If you can't win hearts and minds with either of those, you can always offer to pull for all the miles that don't match the original ride sheet!
Let's not forget that none of this bridge re-building activity seems to be reducing the volume of the tarring-and-chipping of localroads.
Be careful on that stuff. I know gravel riding is enjoying a bit of a renaissance these days. People who ride gravel intentionally do so on much-larger tires and much-lower tire pressures than those of us who are riding it ad hoc in the
middle of an otherwise decently-paved ride.July is full of days of abundant daylight hours
that persist for several weeks past the summer solstice in June. Take advantage of these few glorious weeks.
If we hit a stretch of uncomfortably hot days, try to ride earlier in the morning before the sun gets strong, or later in the evening as the sun starts to weaken. Do more climbs.
Many of the good climbs snake up forested hills. The same can be said of the better moun-tain bike rides in our area, as well.
If it rains, and you choose to not ride in the rain, or not to go outside at all, I recommend the Tour de France as a distraction to ease the pain of sitting through inactive recovery days indoors.
President’s message (continued from page 1)
Gibraltar Road bridge closing The bridge that spans the Schuylkill River at the village of Gibraltar will be closed at midnight, May 29, and remain so until mid-September for complete replacement of the superstructure.
The bridge, on Gibraltar Road, connects Exeter and Robeson townships. The nearest crossing east of there, other than on a highway, is at Monocacy.
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Pagoda marks finish line forepic journey
Tim Milliken sent us this photo of him at his home in Reading, England.
See “Cyclist ends …” page 5
MATT’S ADVENTURE RIDES Trail Rides
Happy trails withSeasoned Spokes
On Thursday, July 5, the Seasoned Spokes will ride the Lebanon Valley Trail, departing from the Port Providence Trailhead, Cornwall, Lebanon County. It's 30-38 miles round trip, out and back, depending on where you turn around.
The trail is shady, flat, with a slight incline on the way back to the Cornwall trailhead. It crosses a couple of roads and is covered with crushed gravel and fairly smooth, suitable for road bikes. Be prepared to dismount where the trail climbs steeply up from a road crossing.
See the BCBC Facebook page for any updates or ride leaders or meeting points for those who wish to convoy to the trailhead.
On Thursday, Sept. 13, the Spokes will ride the Schuylkill Trail from the Port Providence Trailhead, Longford Road, Mont Clare, a 41-mile out-and-back, with a lunch stop at Manayunk, the turn-around point.
July 21 KU01Little Gap Ride (Revised)
8 a.m. Start at Saucony Creek Brewery, Kutztown 99 miles, 6,100 ft of climbingThe ride starts out with an uphill trend on familiar
roads thru New Smithville, then heads east with a few roller and a steep climb or two ending in a big descent, crossing the Leigh River at Northampton. There, the ride turns north and uphill to the first rest stop at mile 28 in Cherryville.
There are a few miles to warm back up before the first big climb of the day starts, past the entrance to Blue Mountain ski area and a very fast decent to the Little Gap area. The road flattens out for the next few miles heading west thru Palmerton.
We cross the Leigh River again and begin another uphill trend to just before crossing Rt 309. We follow back roads up and down until we stop in New Ringgold to refuel for our attack (or attempt) on the “back side” of Hawk Mountain, at mile 75.
After the summit we descend for the next 5 miles and then follow the Maiden Creek thru Lenhartsville on the way to Virginsville. We use Crystal Cave road to get over the last rise and back to the Brewery for post-ride beverages.
The last few miles are downhill back into Kutztown. Bring your climbing gears and legs. Rests stop planned at 28, 43, 66.
New MembersJohn Rodgers
George BennethumPaul DeLong
Lesley Turner BadlerStephen Stadelmeyer
Carol Bender
Social Stay Together RideDeparts from Oley High School
Saturday, July 14 at 9 a.m.20ish miles.
Ride host is Larry W.All Social Stay Together Rides depart from
Oley High School, on Jefferson Street, at 9 a.m.
Next ride: Saturday, Aug. 11
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Attendance: Wayne Beaver, Randy Gonzalez, Gary Rollman, Kathleen Casner, Ann Rollman, Gary Rollman, Félix Peña, Marge Ehst and club membersThe meeting was called to order by President Wayne Beaver at 3:30 PM.President’s Report: Wayne reported that the Athletic Director at Oley Valley High School has asked that we notify them when we will be using the parking lot. We are being asked to park in one area. Potential that ride hosts will need to enter our use of the parking lot in their data base. Vice-President’s Report: No report.Treasurer’s Report: Financial report has been submitted. Submit picnic receipts to Wayne for reimbursement. Ride Coordinator’s Report: The first Wednesday in July is the 4th of July. Planning a 10 a.m. ride from the Brewery. We are asked to park on the Kutztown side of the parking lot.Membership Coordinator’s Report: Kathleen Casner asked that she be notified of new email addresses. She received a photo of the rider who rode to Reading USA from Reading UK. Club agreed to have this photo placed in the newsletter.Newsletter Editor’s Report: New software working
well. Felix has located a printing company for the newsletter printing.Racing Division Report: No report.Advocacy & Trail Liaison’s Report: No report. Shoo Fly Coordinator’s Report: Wayne to follow up with Tom. Mileage Master’s Report: All ride tallies up to date.
Social Stay Together Report: We need more riders!! Marge thanked Larry Weller and Sid Hill for hosting rides. Felix offered to investigate advertising SSTG rides in Reading Eagle.Webmaster Report: FB monitoring continues.
Old Business Get Outdoors Event: No representation at this
event. Riders warned about roads being tar and chipped.
New BusinessSunset at the Pagoda: Butch to let Wayne know if reservation was made. Next Meeting: No July meeting. Next meeting is August 13th at 7 p.m. Tentative location is Wyomissing Restaurant. Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.Respectfully Submitted,Ann Rollman
Berks County Bicycle ClubMeeting Minutes, June 16, 2018, Laurel Run Park (at the annual picnic)
Next BCBC MEETING
Sat., June 16, 3:30 p.m.At the BCBC Picnic
Laurel Run Park, River RoadEveryone is welcome!Come share your ideas
along with some good foodand plenty of fun!
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Next BCBC MEETING
Mon., Aug. 13, 7 p.m.At Wyomissing Restaurant (tentative), 1245 Penn Ave.,
Wyomissing.Everyone is welcome!Come share your ideas
along with some good foodand plenty of fun!
July 2018
(Continued from page 3)And he enjoyed many encounters throughout
the world and people’s hospitality, even as simple as a cup of tea with a farmer in Kyrgystan.
And, yes, Tim Millikin is already contemplating more adventures, perhaps a journey by kayak.
Somehow, the 9 to 5 grind lacks lustre.
You can read much more at the following links:> www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-
to-reading-biker-arrives-at-pagoda> limitlesspursuits.com/land/cycling/tim-millikin-
reinvigorated-round-the-world-cyclist-returns-home-with-next-challenge-in-sight/
> His blog: www.reading2reading.com/
Cyclist ends round the world trip at Pagoda in Reading, ready for more
From Newsletter Editor: This will be my last newsletter. Felix Pena has stepped up to take over my position. It’s been a little over 4
years that I have been doing the newsletter. I also did it for 6 years back in 1996. I need a break!! Thank Felix for stepping up!
Wendy Davis
Links to route maps are on the Seasoned Spokes tab of the BCBC website: www.berksbicycle.com
These are group rides of roughly 20 miles that usually take a little less than 2 hours to complete. Many of the rides have a pre-post ride option that add an additional 10 to 20 miles. The pre-post ride options are announced each Monday by email. Rides are rated 1, 2 or 3 with 3 being the hilliest and most difficult. Lunches are scheduled after some of the rides during the warmer months. Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time with a bicycle in good condition, a bicycle helmet and anything you need to repair a flat tire.
For additional Seasoned Spokes information contact David Cruzan, 610-376-5048; [email protected]
Rides on the first Wednesday of every month, as of this April, start from this brewpub.
This replaced the Wednesday Fleetwood start location. Please join us for a ride and a bite to
eat or refreshment after the ride.As the daylight lasts longer, so will the rides, and
let’s not dwell too much on when sunset arrives a little earlier each day.
Wednesday Night RidesSaucony Creek Brewing Company
15032 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown (Just west of the Kutztown airport)
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Starting Location Miles Rating Host
5-Jul 9AM Lebanon Valley Trail, Cornwall Trailhead, Cornwall 31 1 David C
12-Jul 9AM Leola Community Park, Maple Ave, Leola 21 2 Bill R
19-Jul 9AM Weis Shopping Plaza, Friedensburg Rd, Oley group lunch after the ride 21 2 Kathleen C
26-Jul 9AM Womelsdorf Park, Water St, Womelsdorf 20 3 Jim H
2-Aug 9AM Cocalico High School, 4th St, Denver 21 2 Lynn S
9-Aug 9AM Daniel Boone Middle School, Weavertown Rd 22 2 Dan L
16-Aug 9AM Country Fare Restraurant, US 422, Myerstown group lunch after the ride 21 1 Tom O
23-Aug 9AM Ephrata Township Community Park, E Fulton St, Ephrata 21 2 Bill R
30-Aug 9AM Topton Playground, Callowhill St, Topton 21 2 Kathleen C
6-Sep 9AM Heidelberg Run West Recreation Area, Arthur Dr, South Heidelberg Township 20 3 Jim H
13-Sep 9AM Schuylkill Trail, Port Providence Traihead, Longford Rd, Mont Clare group lunch after this ride 41 1 David C
20-Sep 9AM Weis Shopping Plaza, Friedensburg Rd, Oley 20 2 Jane B
27-Sep 9AM Shillington Pool, Broad St, Shillington 21 3 Lynn S
Date and Time
July 2018
The Vermont ChallengeAugust 16-19, offers up to four days of riding through
picturesque countryside, covered bridges, river valleys, and historic villages. Daily routes vary from challenging for high end recreational cyclists and tamer for other riders.
The routes traverse Southern and Central Vermont over four days including a signature Gran, Medio and Piccolo Fondo for all riders on Saturday. Cyclists can choose to ride all four days at a savings over packaged tour prices or opt for smaller packages.
Information at: VTChallenge.com
Design and productionCycling Times is producing using Xara Page
& Layout Designer, which is inexpensive and does the job well, including exporting to PDF.
It is printed by cheapercopies.com, via the Philadelphia location, sent in over the Web and delivered by USPS. It’s the most cost-effective option found to date.
See page 2 for the editor’s contact information.
BERKS COUNTY BICYCLE CLUB RIDE SCHEDULE By Jeremy Rapp, Ride Coordinator
First Number: Terrain Rating Terrain rating 1-5 rates the total hilliness of the ride. 1 = FLAT – easiest 2= GENTLY ROLLING HILLS–moderate terrain with easiest of hills (Almost anyone can handle). 3= SOME HILLS–Moderate hills with some steeper grades (Moderately Challenging–but within the ability of most riders). 4= HILLY – The number and difficulty of hills is quite substantial (Very Challenging). 5= EXTREMELY HILLY Extreme Challenge- steep and long hills most of the ride–Requires a very high fitness level). Second Number: Total Mileage for ride
Please note the Club policy on protective headgear: ALL Riders must wear Snell/ANSI rated helmets. Ride Host/Hostess will NOT give cue sheets to riders without helmets and that rider will not be considered an official participant of the Club ride. Please have your bike in proper working order BEFORE the start of ride. Arrive 10-15 minutes before start time so that all rides leave on time.
Make sure you have a spare tube or patch kit, and at least one water bottle. If weather conditions are questionable, the ride host may notify club members by posting a message on Facebook prior to the
ride or make a decision at the starting location based on road conditions and weather forecasted at the time of the ride.SPECIAL RIDE DETAILS
Special rides during the months will be highlighted in color. If you are hosting a special ride, please contact Newsletter Editor Poncho (aka Félix) Peña or Ride Coordinator Jeremy Rapp before the 18th of each month to tell other club members about it. Did you have a great experience on a ride? Let us know and we’ll add pictures and stories about your ride!
*See page 3 for Stay Together Ride
Date Time Ride Name/Description Rating Mileage Location Host
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Sun Jul 1 8:30 AM FL13 To Shoey and HamburgFL32 RD 32
33
5933
Fleetwood Middle School Richmond St. in Fleetwood Alan F
Tue Jul 3 6:00 PM Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out 20-25
Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley Chip
Wed Jul 4 10:00 AM 4th of July Ride 30-40 Saucony Creek Brewing Gary R
Thu Jul 5 6:00 PM Gary’sThursday Night Ride (Variety of rides & pace) 20-25
Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley Gary R
Sat Jul 7 8:00 AM Ramble Ride Conrad Weiser East Elementary School on Lincoln Rd. in Wernersville Jane B
Sat Jul 7 8:30 AM CW10 Quarry Swim Ride 3 36Conrad Weiser East Elementary
School on Lincoln Rd. in Wernersville Matt F
Sun Jul 8 8:30 AM DB25 Daniel Boone - Bechtlesville Loop 4 41Daniel Boone Middle School Weavertown Rd. in Amityville Walt H
Tue Jul 10 6:00 PM Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out 20-25
Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley Chip
Thu Jul 12 6:00 PM Todd’s Thursday Night Ride (Variety of rides & pace) 20-28
Gouglersville - UCC ChurchVermont Rd, Gouglersville - exit Rt 222 South at
Gouglersville, turn leftTodd P
Sat Jul 14 8:30 AMBR26 Denver - Ephrata Express
BR11 Adamstown - Bowmansville - Maple Grove
34
5632
Brecknock Elementary School Rt. 568, just off Rt. 625 in Knauers Kent S
Sat Jul 14 9 a.m. Social Stay Together Ride 20ishOley Valley High School Jefferson St in
Oley Larry W.
Sun Jul 15 8:30 AM OL10 Strawberry Festival Ride 2 43Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in
Oley Deb M
Tue Jul 17 6:00 PM Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out 20-25
Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley Chip
Thu Jul 19 6:00 PM Gary’s Thursday Night Ride (Variety of rides & pace) 20-25
Daniel Boone Middle School Weavertown Rd. in Amityville Gary R
Sat Jul 21 8:00 AM Matt's Adventure RideKU01 Little Gap Ride(Revised) 99 Saucony Creek Brewing Matt F
Sat Jul 21 8:30 AM FL15 Fleetwood - Velodrome #2 Loop 3 42Fleetwood Middle School Richmond St.
in Fleetwood Alan F
Sun Jul 22 8:30 AM WL20 Charming Forge - Wintersville Loop 3 44Wilson High School off of Dwight St. in
West Lawn Bill R
Tue Jul 24 6:00 PM Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out 20-25
Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley Chip
Thu Jul 26 6:00 PM Gary’sThursday Night Ride (Variety of rides & pace) 20-25
Fleetwood Middle School Richmond St. in Fleetwood Gary R
Sat Jul 28 8:00 AM Ramble Ride North Reading Plaza (Walmart) Rt. 222 in Temple (Behind McDonalds)
Jane B
Sat Jul 28 8:30 AM NT07 Ontelaunee - Kutztown Loop 2 40 North Reading Plaza (Walmart) Rt. 222 in Temple (Behind McDonalds)
Tom R
Sun Jul 29 8:30 AM WY27 Shady Maple Buddha Belly Buster 4 45 Wyomissing H.S. off Clayton Ave. in Wyomissing
Diane R
Tue Jul 31 6:00 PM Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out 20-25 Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley
Chip
Wed Aug 1 6:00 PM Wednesday Night Ride 20-25 Saucony Creek Brewing Gary R
Thu Aug 2 6:00 PM Todd’s Thursday Night Ride (Variety of rides & pace) 20-28 Stoudt's Black Angus
Rt 272 AdamstownTodd P
Sat Aug 4 8:30 AM BR21 New Holland Loop 2 33 Brecknock Elementary School Rt. 568, just off Rt. 625 in Knauers
Kent S
Sun Aug 5 8:00 AM Ramble Ride Ephrata Twp. Community Park Bill R
Sun Aug 5 8:30 AM OL14 Oley Daniel Boone Loop 2 34Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in
Oley Deb M
Tue Aug 7 6:00 PM Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out 20-25
Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley Wendy D
Thu Aug 9 6:00 PM Gary’s Thursday Night Ride (Variety of rides & pace) 20-25
Schuylkill Valley Elem. SchoolAshley Drive, Leesport Gary R
Sat Aug 11 8:30 AM NT37 Short Penn Valley RideNT19 Lower Heidelberg
33
2853
North Reading Plaza (Walmart) Rt. 222 in Temple (Behind McDonalds) Tom R
Date Time Ride Name/Description Rating Mileage Location Host
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Sat Aug 11 9 a.m. Social Stay Together Ride 20ishOley Valley High School Jefferson St in
Oley Sid H
Sun Aug 12 8:30 AM CW25 Hopeland-Denver Loop 3 38Conrad Weiser East Elementary
School on Lincoln Rd. in Wernersville Matt F
Tue Aug 14 6:00 PM Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out 20-25
Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley Wendy D
Thu Aug 16 6:00 PM Gary’s Thursday Night Ride (Variety of rides & pace) 20-25
Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley Gary R
Sat Aug 18 8:00 AM Ramble Ride Fleetwood Middle School Richmond St. in Fleetwood Bill R
Sat Aug 18 8:30 AM Byron Lape Memorial RideWL13 Wernersville - Reinholds Loop 4 33
Wilson High School off of Dwight St. in West Lawn Bill R
Sun Aug 19 8:30 AM FL32 RD32 3 33Fleetwood Middle School Richmond St.
in Fleetwood Alan F
Tue Aug 21 6:00 PM Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out 20-25
Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley Wendy D
Thu Aug 23 6:00 PM Todd’s Thursday Night Ride (Variety of rides & pace) 20-28
Gouglersville - UCC ChurchVermont Rd, Gouglersville - exit Rt 222 South at
Gouglersville, turn leftTodd P
Sat Aug 25 8:00 AM Matt's Adventure RideAD01 98 Stoudt's Black Angus
Rt 272 Adamstown Matt F
Sat Aug 25 8:30 AM SL27 Oley Ice Cream Ride 3 35M.L. Lausch Elementary School 2
Blks off of Rt 562 Brad S
Sun Aug 26 8:30 AM WY19 Middle Creek Loop 4 42Wyomissing H.S. off Clayton Ave. in
Wyomissing Diane R
Tue Aug 28 6:00 PM Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out 20-25
Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley Wendy D
Thu Aug 30 6:00 PM Gary’s Thursday Night Ride (Variety of rides & pace) 20-25
Daniel Boone Middle School Weavertown Rd. in Amityville Gary R
Date Time Ride Name/Description Rating Mileage Location Host
1. These group rides are for riders looking for longer distance riding. 2. Rides start around 40-50 miles in spring, and ramp up to 60+ miles during the summer and fall. 3. Rides are currently scheduled for 2 per month.
4. Although no one will be left behind, it is important that riders have the ability to do longer rides (no sag support). 5. Please bring food, water, and money (rest stops are usually every 20-30
miles).Check the BCBC Facebook
page for updates about this and other rides, including changes of changes of time, departure points, and cancellations: https://www.facebook.com/groups/155856764590447/
Rambling Rides
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Saturday, September 29th, 2018Ride Options: 20, 40 and 60 miles or combine two for more options.
Tour the beautiful Oley Valley and enjoy one of the premier riding locations in the area. Long winding down hills, gently rolling farmland, a covered bridge and historic landmarks, Oley Valley has got it all.
Pre-Registration: Deadline is 9/24/18 online (https://www.bikereg.com/shoo-fly-classic-bike-ride) and/or postmarked by 9/21/18.
Entry Fee: $30 pre-registered/ includes a tech shirt. After pre-reg date and event day, $35 no shirt.
Event Day Registration: 7:30-10am.
Ride starts After you have checked in for your ride sheet.
Requirements: You MUST wear a helmet. NO headphones.
Ride/ Course Sheets: You will receive the ride sheet for your ride at registration. Each course is also clearly marked with specific colors for each ride.
Check Points: There will be snacks and drinks at set check points on the course.
Ride Finish: All riders must be finished riding by 3 p.m. Please plan your ride distance accordingly based on your normal ride pace.
Ride Support: Support vehicles will patrol all routes offering assistance to riders if needed.
Post-Ride Food: Relax and feast on a wide selection of goodies, meat lasagna and veggie lasagna and Shoo Fly pie. There will also be a vendor area or for those interested, display spaces are available for a minimal fee.
Location: The Oley Fairgrounds at 26 Jefferson St, Oley, PA. 19547
Two blocks from Junction of Rtes 662 and 73.
Ride is RAIN or SHINE
If you have any questions, please call Tom Reppert at 610-927-1529 or email [email protected].
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www.berksbicycle.comShoo Fly Classic Bike Ride
Saturday, September 29th, 2018WAIVER / HOLD HARMLESS CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT: By signing this contractual agreement I acknowledge the fact that participating in the Shoo Fly Classic Bike Ride is a potentially hazardous activity and I am participating with full knowledge of all potential risks and injuries. I will not enter and ride unless I am medically able and properly conditioned and trained for the level of competition that I aspire to. I also know that, although, some safety protection via course officials will be provided; there can be many hazards on the course route. I also assume any and all other risks associated with this event including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the affects of weather, including high heat and or humidity, the condition of the roads and all risks being known and appreciated by me. Knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, convenient not to sue, and waive, release and discharge Berks County Bike Club, officials of the event and any other sponsors or associated organizations, ride officials, volunteers, or any of the employees, agents, assignees or anyone acting on or for their behalf, from any and all claims or liability for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of, or the course of, my participation in this event known as the Shoo Fly Classic Bike Ride. All costs incurred for medical assistance, be it ambulance, hospital, etc., is my sole responsibility and my financial liability. This release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. Applicants understanding and agreeing to this Waiver / Hold Harmless Contractual Agreement as specified herein and the rules of the event should sign the entry form on the space provided below.
Signature of Participant: X _________________________________________
Date: _________
Signature of consenting adult if under 18 years of age: ____________________________________________
Participant Information – Please Print LEGIBLY
Last Name: __________________________________ First Name: _________________________________MI______
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________________ State: ________________ ZIP: ____________________
Phone #: _________________ Email: ____________________________
Emergency contact: _________________________________________ Emergency number:___________________
If pre-registered: PLEASE CIRCLE DESIRED SHIRT SIZE: XS S M L XL XXL
Checks: $30 pre-registered by 9/22/18/ includes tech shirt. After pre-reg date and day of, $35 no shirt.
Make check payable to: Berks County Bike Club
Mail entries to:
BCBC c/o Tom Reppert1203 Peachwood DriveSinking Spring, PA 19608
Questions? Email us at: [email protected], or access our web site at: www.berksbicycle.com
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214 West Lancaster Ave, Shillington, PA 19607
OUR HOURS:SUN & MON-ClosedTues: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.Wed: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.Thurs: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.Fri: 11 a.m.– 5 p.m.Sat: 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
GIVE US A RING: 610.777.5253 800.378.1843
The Vermont Challenge, August 16-19, offers up to four days of riding through picturesque countryside, covered bridges, river valleys, and historic villages. Daily routes vary from challenging for high end recreational cyclists and tamer for other riders.
The routes traverse Southern and Central Vermont over four days including a signature Gran, Medio and Piccolo Fondo for all riders on Saturday. Cyclists can choose to ride all four days at a savings over packaged tour prices or opt for smaller packages.
Information at: VTChallenge.com
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If you have something that you want to give away or sell you can place an ad in this newsletter. The ad will run for at least 3 months.
Send ads to the Cycling Times editor, Poncho Peña, [email protected]
FOR SALE
12 Speed Fuji GRAND TOUR SE plus= sunlite magnetic sport trainer- cyclocomputer- adult GIRO helmet-mini tire pump-airtower tire pump- 2 tubes-Kirkland front mount bag. Jon Sandberg @ 610/763-4444 or [email protected]. Asking $225.00 Spectrum TI Custom, 21.5 inch, SLK Carbon 6.5 inch cranks, KEO peddles, Carbon Fork, $1,300. Contact John Pender at [email protected]
Don’t forget we have “Knights on Wheels” and “You Know What Puts My Wheel Out of True” sections in our newsletter that do need your comments.
Email any comment you have to me.
I will not print your name for the KWPMWOOT section and only
print it in the KOW section if you want me to.
If you have gone on a biking trip and would like to write something up to share with your fellow members please feel free to email it to me.
If you take any pictures on a club ride email them to me with a
comment. Any suggestions or comments for
or about the newsletter are always welcome.
Email to: [email protected].
— Poncho Peña, Editor
12 Speed Fuji GRAND TOUR SE plus= sunlite magnetic sport trainer- cyclocomputer- adult GIRO helmet-mini tire pump-airtower tire pump- 2 tubes-Kirkland front mount bag. Jon Sandberg @ 610/763-4444 or [email protected]. Asking $225.00
Spectrum TI Custom, 21.5 inch, SLK Carbon 6.5 inch cranks, KEO peddles, Carbon Fork, $1,300. Contact John Pender at [email protected].
There is a real need for that backup second bike that you have parked respectfully in your basement/garage.
It’s now possible to turn your old bike into donations for a good cause. Dan Allen of Kutztown would like to have that bike.
He’ll bring the bike up to date (new rubber, chain, cables) as needed.
The rejuvenated bike will be donated or sold on line with
100% of proceeds going to The Reading Bike Hub.
Visit www.readingbikehub.org to see how a good bike, used or otherwise, can change a young life.
Contact Dan Allen [email protected] with questions or to arrange for drop off or pickup.
Editor’s Note: Yes, Reading Bike Hub is on board with this and appreciates Dan’s support.
Volunteer needs used bikes to refurbish for benefit of the Reading Bike Hub
Knightson
Wheels
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Classified Ads Useful stuffEvery so often, we run across
something that could be useful to others — not just fill a space in the newsletter.
One such thing the editor ran across recently is Reading Berks Trail Conditions, a public Facebook page, where you can learn about hazards on local trails.
To find it, type the name of the group into the Facebook search box, or simply type the URL: www.facebook.com/groups/248183249074108/.
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