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Berks County Bicycle Club
April 2015
FOUNDED 1973
Volume 42 Issue 4
www.berksbicycle.com
The President’s Spin
Spring is finally here… More or less. Most of you should be getting out on
the club rides. The first official weekday of the season begins on Tuesday,
April 7th at Oley High School. The rides start at 6pm sharp so please be
there and signed in by 5:55 so ride hosts can be ready to start on time.
MEMBER OF
BAC, LAB, SRGA,
RAILS-TO-TRAILS
CONSERVANCY
Potholes, gravel and potholes. We have all seen and hit many of them in
our cars. You know how they feel in a 2000lb car so imagine what it will be
like on a bike. I honestly don’t remember seeing so many and such deep
holes like this year. Right now more than ever, look out for your fellow riders
and call our out the potholes. The group depends on the riders at the front
and then for ALL riders to keep passing the word back through the ranks.
Along with the riding season comes the increased interaction/ conflict/
clashes between riders and cars. Please check out a message from an
Oley Township contact, given to the club and local riders posted in this
newsletter on page 4. As always, be aware of cars approaching behind you
and do your best not to impede their progress.
By now most of you have heard about a professional bike race coming to
Reading / Berks County on Saturday, September 12th called the Reading
120. We have told the organizers that our bike club would like to be part of
the race. After discussing thoughts with Matt Farrell, he came up with
several course options for the organizers to evaluate. They will also be
looking for BCBC to have our members marshall sections of a 70 mile
course that will go through the countryside before it finishes up with six – 9
mile loops in Reading before the finish.
Another cool event that took a lot of planning was our yearly club banquet /
party that took place on Saturday, March 21st in Oley. We had quite a bunch
of new people attend this year with the total number being around 94
people. Those who came out were greeted with two tables full of random
prizes from the local bike shops whose ads can be found in our newsletter.
At each seat was the new BCBC car magnets for all members.
(Continued on Page 3)
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For privacy reasons, the BCBC officer list will not appear with phone numbers in the
web-based issues. Please do NOT forward this version to non-club member! Feel free
to point others to the website version. Officer email contact information will still be offered on our website.
BCBC CLUB OFFICERS 2014-2016
President: Butch Ulrich [email protected]
Vice President: Phyl Geist
[email protected]
Secretary: Jackie Schultz-Shirey [email protected]
Treasurer: Scott Franzen [email protected]
BCBC BIKE SHOP
DISCOUNTS
The following bike shops offer BCBC
members discounts. Members are
required to show their current membership ID card in order to qualify for
bike shop discounts! The following
bike shops will give 10% off regularly
priced accessories and 5% off regularly priced bikes and unless stated
otherwise.
BICYCLE BARN
839 Reading Blvd. (Rt.625)
East Earl (717)445-8508
Ride Coordinator: Alan Fineman [email protected]
JB MOUNTAIN BIKES
Membership: Kate Kennedy-Hug [email protected]
207 W. Lancaster Ave,
Newsletter Editor: Wendy Davis [email protected]
Shillington (610)777-5253
Advocacy & Trail Liaison: Walt Hug
SHIRK’S
[email protected]
Ligalaw Rd. East Earl
Shoo Fly Coordinator: Tom Reppert [email protected]
(717)445-5731
Social Stay Together Ride Coordinators:
Marge Ehst
SLEEPING DOG PRO CYCLES
[email protected]
330 W. Weis St. Topton 19562
Karen Moyer [email protected]
(610)682-1000
Marce Sheidy [email protected]
Mileage Master: Scott Franzen
Webmaster: Butch Ulrich
[email protected]
[email protected]
SPOKES BIKE SHOP
Rt. 61 Hamburg (610)562-8900
Racing Division President: Gary Rollman [email protected]
Racing Division VP—OPEN Racing Division Secretary/Team Captain— OPEN
THE CRANK
Racing Treasurer: Scott Franzen [email protected]
203 W. Penn Ave, Wernersville
(610)898-1500
www.thecrankpa.com
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS!
Saturday
June 20th BCBC
picnic
Saturday
September 26th, 2015
Shoo Fly Classic
Shirk’s Bike Shop
Annual Spring Sale!!
April 30 - May 2
VILLAGE BIKE SHOP
7 S. Village Circle, Reinholds
(610)742-4786
WEAVER’S BIKE SHOP
729 Park Rd, Fleetwood
(610)944-9565
WOLVERTON’S BIKE SHOP
2904 Kutztown Rd Hyde Park
(610)929-8205
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If you didn’t make it to the party, check with club officers as we will be getting them out to all
members who would like one. Walt Hug put on an awesome slide show with lots of new photos and
our recently departed member Byron Lape was remembered.
There was an abundance of food, and an even bigger selection of desserts from a table of apple,
cherry and blueberry pies to another tables loaded with Sweet Street desserts. Most of us ate over a
thousand calories in just desserts so thank goodness we’re not a knitting club. We also had 5 kinds
of beer to choose from and more wine than the connoisseur could drink.
Members were recognized for their time and efforts made to the club, Dave Cruzan and Deb Miller
were announced as riding the most club miles for 2014. Kate Hug was rightfully selected for this
year’s Presidents Award for her great attitude towards fellow riders and dedication to the club.
Lastly, getting dancers out on the floor was more of a challenge than riding some of the biggest hills
in Berks, on a tricycle. But within an hour, the dance floor was bopping and remained full, the rest of
the night. Even the goofy line dances were a hit, except for the Chicken Dance that was requested.
It was an absolute loser that won’t EVER be played at a BCBC party again.
So if you missed out on the party, no problem, just keep Saturday, June 20th open so you can attend
the club picnic at Laurel Run Park in Hyde Park.
We are in the process of planning a club day in the Poconos zip lining and a high ropes course for
either August or September. If you have an idea for a club event or activity, please let one of the
club officers know or bring it up at a club meeting.
Remember to check our Berks County Bicycle Club group Facebook page for ride updates and
things happening with the club. If you’re not yet listed as a member of the club Facebook page,
simply go to the page and click on the “join” request.
Our next club meeting is coming up on Monday, April 13th at the Exeter Restaurant on Rte 422.
Meeting starts at 7PM and will last maybe an hour. We will be discussing the picnic, Shoo Fly Ride
and additional club functions for the summer. Again, if you have any ideas or thoughts for the club,
please come out to the meeting, or drop Phyl Geist or myself an email so we can bring it up.
Be sure to check the ride schedule because starting in April, we’ll be adding one trail ride one
Wednesday evening per month.
Please send in your membership forms to Kate or you can register online.
Safe riding,
Butch Ulrich
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Oley – Warning to Cyclists
It’s never a good thing to hear that an entire township is pretty much fed up with cyclists riding in
their community. But that was a stern message that was passed on to us by someone who is heavily
involved in Oley Township. Essentially, they have had enough of the 3 a breast riding on Main St in
Oley and surrounding roads. They’re tired of having riders taking up the entire lane or in the
oncoming lane when cars are coming up on them. We were told by a person who enjoys bike riding
himself, to relay this message to all riders.
To that end, Oley Twp has now come up with a form that applicants now fill out in order to hold any
type of cycling event in Oley. This form then is sent to the board for approval. Just recently, they
denied a group representing a USCF Race that had been previously held in Oley. They wanted
nothing to do with a USCF Race that had been approved in previous years. This is not a good sign.
Because regardless of whether you think we have equal rights to the roads or have the attitude that
“There are always going to be cars behind us, so I’m not getting over”, Oley is moving forward in
making it not quite as easy to just freely ride in the twp. For those of you who think Oley is a great
place to ride, please start to really think about that the next time you hear or see a car and are
debating whether to get away from the yellow line or middle of the road. And if you still don’t care,
then you should probably start thinking about alternative “great places” to ride in the county because
from what I was told, it will only take a slight change in the decision making balance in the township
and that will be the end of group riding in Oley. And if you think a Twp can’t control the roads like
that, just know that years ago, Fleetwood decided they had enough of one particular group and
banned them from passing through the town.
If this message offends or has you rolling your eyes saying, “Whatever”, odds are, you might be part
of the problem. So please be part of the solution not the problem and remind others to ride wisely.
BCBC MEETING
Welcome
New Members!
Bruce and Carol Squibb
The club meetings are open to
ALL members.
Please come to meeting and
Mark Snyder
share your ideas for the club.
Robert Krause
Monday April 13 @
Exeter Family Restaurant
Geoff Haines
Amy Whary
422 in Exeter , before Burger King
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Seasoned Spokes outings are group rides of roughly 20 miles and take about 2 hours to complete.
Some of the rides have a pre-post ride option that adds an extra 10 to 20 miles. These pre-post ride
options are announced by email each week. 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. Many of the
riders are over 55, however anyone is welcome to participate. 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]
Date and Time
Starting Location
Miles Rating
Host
2-Apr
9AM
Maidencreek Community Park, Park Rd, Blandon
group lunch after this ride
21
2
Kathleen C
9-Apr
9AM
Cocalico High School, 4th St, Denver
21
2
Richard D
16-Apr
9AM
Ephrata Community Pool, Cocalico St, Ephrata
20
2
Don P
23-Apr
9AM
Thun Trail (Reading to Birdsboro), Parkside Dr S, Wyomissing
group lunch after this ride
24
1
David C
30-Apr
9AM
Kutztown Community Park, S Laurel St, Kutztown
21
2
Sid H
7-May
9AM
Wernersville State Hospital parking lot A
21
2
Scott F
14-May
9AM
Country Fare Restaurant, US 422, Myerstown
group lunch after this ride
22
2
David C
21-May
9AM
Leola Community Park, Maple Ave, Leola
21
2
Scott G
28-May
9AM
Fleetwood Community Park, Main St Park Rd, Fleetwood
22
2
Kathleen C
4-Jun
9:30AM
22
2
Don P
11-Jun
9AM
Bethany Grace Fellowship Church, Rt 625, Maple Groove
23
2
Richard D
18-Jun
9AM
Red Caboose Park, Girard Ave, West Wyomissing
21
2
David C
25-Jun
9AM
21
3
Scott F
Lititz Spring Park, Lititz
group lunch after ride
Community Park, Water St, Womelsdorf
group lunch after this ride
Links to route maps are on the Seasoned Spokes tab of the BCBC
website www.berksbicycle.com
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BERKS COUNTY BICYCLE RIDE SCHEDULE
By Alan Fineman 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 Wendy Davis or Ride Coordinator Alan Fineman 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!
Date
Time
Ride Name/Description
Rating/
Mileage
Location
Host
Sat Apr 4
9:30 AM
WY03 Maple Grove - Bowmansville
Loop
3-38
Wyomissing H.S. off Clayton
Ave. in Wyomissing
Diane R
Sat Apr 4
9:00 AM
Rambling Ride
approx
50
Oley Valley High School
Jefferson St. in Oley
Deb M.
Sun Apr 5
9:30 AM
SL27 Oley Ice Cream Ride
3-35
L.M. Lausch Elementary
School 2 Blks off of Rt 562
Brad S.
Tue Apr 7
6:00 PM
WEEKDAY RIDES ARE BACK!
Pedal and Pig Out
Two groups Fast & Slower (14-15 mph)
20-25
Oley Valley High School
Jefferson St. in Oley
Wendy D.
Wed Apr 8
6:00 PM
20-25
Fleetwood Middle School
Richmond St. in Fleetwood
Alan F
Wednesday Night Ride
Thu Apr 9
6:00 PM
Gary’s Thursday Night Ride
(Variety of rides & pace)
18-23
Schuylkill Valley Elem.
School
Ashley Drive, Leesport
Gary R.
Sat Apr 11
9:30 AM
FL11 Fleetwood - Mertztown
3-33
Fleetwood Middle School
Richmond St. in Fleetwood
Alan F
Sat Apr 11
9:30 AM
Rail Trail Ride
Schuylkill River Trail
Group Lunch in Manayunk
1-36
Lower Perkiomen Park
Rt. 422 Oaks Exit Turn right
then First lot on left
Laurie &
Rusty
Sun Apr 12
9:30 AM
NT10 Ontelaunee Watershed Bridge
Loop
4-36
North Reading Plaza
(Walmart) Rt. 222 in Temple
(Behind McDonalds)
Tom R.
Sun Apr 12
9:00 AM
Rambling Ride
Conrad Weiser East
approx
Elementary School on Lincoln
50
Rd. in Wernersville
Laurie
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Date
Time
Ride Name/Description
Rating/
Mileage
Location
Host
Tue Apr 14
6:00 PM
Pedal and Pig Out
Three groups Fast, Medium & Slower
(14-15 mph)
20-25
Oley Valley High School
Jefferson St. in Oley
Wendy D.
Wed Apr 15
6:00 PM
NEW FOR 2015
Weekday Trail Rides
Thun Trail
15-20
Brentwood Trailhead
off of Rt 10
Wendy D.
Thu Apr 16
6:00 PM
Gary’s Thursday Night Ride
(Variety of rides & pace)
18-23
Fleetwood Middle School
Richmond St. in Fleetwood
Gary R.
Sat Apr 18
9:30 AM
WI15 Reinholds Loop
4-33
Wilson High School off of
Dwight St. in West Lawn
Bill R.
Sun Apr 19
9:30 AM
DB02 Zion Climber
4-32
Daniel Boone Middle School
Weavertown Rd. in Amityville
Walt H.
Sun Apr 19
9:00 AM
Rambling Ride
approx
50
North Reading Plaza
(Walmart) Rt. 222 in Temple
(Behind McDonalds)
Mike T.
Tue Apr 21
6:00 PM
Pedal and Pig Out
Three groups Fast, Medium & Slower
(14-15 mph)
20-25
Oley Valley High School
Jefferson St. in Oley
Wendy D.
Wed Apr 22
6:00 PM
Thu Apr 23
6:00 PM
Gary’s Thursday Night Ride
(Variety of rides & pace)
18-23
Oley Valley High School
Jefferson St. in Oley
Gary R.
Sat Apr 25
9:00 AM
Matt's Adventure Ride
WY11 Berks County metric Century
Ride
4-63
Wyomissing H.S. off Clayton
Ave. in Wyomissing
Matt F.
Sat Apr 25
9:30AM
BR10 Churchtown
4-30
Brecknock Elementary
School Rt. 568, just off Rt.
625 in Knauers
Kent S.
Sun Apr 26
9:30AM
OL32c Short Apple Festival Ride
2-31
Oley Valley High School
Jefferson St. in Oley
Deb M.
Tue Apr 28
6:00 PM
Pedal and Pig Out
Three groups Fast, Medium & Slower
(14-15 mph)
20-25
Oley Valley High School
Jefferson St. in Oley
Wendy D.
Wed Apr 29
6:00 PM
20-25
North Reading Plaza
(Walmart) Rt. 222 in Temple
(Behind McDonalds)
Tom R.
20-25
Gouglersville - UCC
ChurchVermont Rd,
Gouglersville - exit Rt 222
South at Gouglersville, turn
left
Todd P.
Thu Apr 30
6:00 PM
Wednesday Night Ride
Wednesday Night Ride
Thursday Night Ride
The Other One
20-25
Conrad Weiser East
Elementary School on Lincoln Dominique
Rd. in Wernersville
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Date
Time
Ride Name/Description
Rating/
Mileage
Location
Host
Sat May 2
9:30 AM
FL16-New Smithville Loop
FL04-Backward Fleetwood Loop
3-38
2-23
Fleetwood Middle School
Richmond St. in Fleetwood
Alan F
Sat May 2
9:00AM
Rambling Ride
approx
50--60
Oley Valley High School
Jefferson St. in Oley
Michele W.
Sun May 3
9:30 AM
WY29 Womelsdorf - Robesonia
3-41
Wyomissing H.S. off Clayton
Ave. in Wyomissing
Diane R
Tue May 5
6:00 PM
Pedal and Pig Out
Three groups Fast, Medium & Slower
(14-15 mph)
20-25
Oley Valley High School
Jefferson St. in Oley
Jackie S.
Wed May 6
6:00 PM
Wednesday Night Trail Ride
See Page 10 for details
Thu May 7
6:00 PM
Thursday Night Ride West
(Variety of rides & pace)
20-25
Stoudt's Black Angus
Rt 272 Adamstown
Todd P.
Sat May 9
9:30 AM
SL15 Pine Forge Loop
SL02 Oley Area Ride
3-33
3-24
L.M. Lausch Elementary
School 2 Blks off of Rt 562
Brad S.
Sat May 9
9:00AM
Rambling Ride
approx
50--60
L.M. Lausch Elementary
School 2 Blks off of Rt 562
Wayne B.
Sun May 10
9:30 AM
CW15 Reinholds - Cocalico Loop
3-34
Conrad Weiser East
Elementary School on Lincoln
Rd. in Wernersville
Matt F.
Tue May 12
6:00 PM
Pedal and Pig Out
Three groups Fast, Medium & Slower
(14-15 mph)
20-25
Oley Valley High School
Jefferson St. in Oley
Jackie S.
Wed May 13
6:00 PM
Wednesday Night Ride
20-25
Fleetwood Middle School
Richmond St. in Fleetwood
Alan F.
Thu May 14
6:00 PM
Gary’s Thursday Night Ride
(Variety of rides & pace)
23-30
Daniel Boone Middle School
Weavertown Rd. in Amityville
Gary R.
Sat May 16
9:30 AM
Rail Trail Ride
Thun Trail
(to Pottstown's Riverfront park )
35
Brentwood trail head along
Rt.10
Laurie &
Rusty
Sat May 16
BR05- Blue Ball-New Holland Loop
9:30 AM BR14 Adamstown/Bowmansville/Maple
Grove
3-39
4-23
Brecknock Elementary
School Rt. 568, just off Rt.
625 in Knauers
Kent S.
Host
Blue Marsh Lake
determin Stilling Basin Upper Parking
ed
lot
Phyl G.
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Date
Time
Ride Name/Description
Rating/
Mileage
Location
Host
Sun May 17
9:30 AM
OL31 Long Apple Festival Ride
3-43
Oley Valley High School
Jefferson St. in Oley
Deb M.
Sun May 17
9:00 AM
Rambling Ride
approx
50--60
Daniel Boone Middle School
Weavertown Rd. in Amityville
Rick D.
Tue May 19
6:00 PM
Pedal and Pig Out
Three groups Fast, Medium & Slower
(14-15 mph)
20-25
Oley Valley High School
Jefferson St. in Oley
Jackie S.
Wed May 20
6:00 PM
Wednesday Night Ride
20-25
Daniel Boone Middle School
Weavertown Rd. in Amityville
Walt H.
Thu May 21
6:00 PM
Gary’s Thursday Night Ride
(Variety of rides & pace)
23-30
Fleetwood Middle School
Richmond St. in Fleetwood
Gary R.
Sat May 23
8:00 AM
Matt's Adventure Ride
Mt Joy/Columbia Century (New Ride)
(5700 ft of climbing)
4-102
Conrad Weiser East
Elementary School on Lincoln
Rd. in Wernersville
Matt F.
Sat May 23
9:30 AM
WI01 3Ws Coffee Shop Ride
WI14 Charming Forge Loop
3-44
3-30
Wilson High School off of
Dwight St. in West Lawn
Bill R.
Sun May 24
9:00 AM
Social Stay Together Ride
The group stays together and will stop
every 7-9 miles or when needed.
Average speed between 10-13 mph.
20-25
Oley Valley High School
Jefferson St. in Oley
Marge E.
Sun May 24
9:30 AM
HE01 Kutztown-Moselem Loop
3-41
Heeby's Supply
Park Rd Blandon
Alan F.
MEMORIAL DAY RIDE
SL07-Jacksonwald-Monocacy Loop
3-32
L.M. Lausch Elementary
School 2 Blks off of Rt 562
Brad S.
Mon May 25 9:00 AM
Tue May 26
6:00 PM
Pedal and Pig Out
Three groups Fast, Medium & Slower
(14-15 mph)
20-25
Oley Valley High School
Jefferson St. in Oley
Jackie S.
Wed May 27
6:00 PM
Wednesday Night Trail Ride
Host
determin
ed
Brentwood trail head along
Rt.10
Wendy D.
Thu May 28
6:00 PM
Gary’s Thursday Night Ride
(Variety of rides & pace)
23-30
Schuylkill Valley Elem.
School
Ashley Drive, Leesport
Gary R.
Sat May 30
9:30 AM
DB16 Oley - Boyertown
4-34
Daniel Boone Middle School
Weavertown Rd. in Amityville
Walt H.
Sun May 31
9:30 AM
SV08 Blue Marsh Lake Loop
SV05 Crystal Cave Ride
3-37
3-27
Schuylkill Valley Elem.
School
Ashley Drive, Leesport
Tom R.
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1st TRAIL RIDE OF
2016!
Saturday, April 11th @ 9:30AM
Schuylkill River Trail 1-36
Group lunch/breakfast in
Manayunk at Le Bus
Directions: Rt. 422 East to
the Oaks exit, turn right, go
under the overpass to light
and turn right into the park.
First parking lot on the left.
Saturday, May
16th 9:30AM
Thun Rail-Trail Ride
Ride our local trail to
Pottstown's
Riverfront Park. Trail
surface is mostly
crushed gravel with
a 3 mile on road
section.
Distance is 35 miles round
trip.
Meet at the Brentwood trail
head along Rt. 10
Ride hosts are Laurie &
Rusty Riley
Wednesday, May 6th
We will be starting at the Blue
Marsh Stilling Basin lot on
Palisades Rd. We will be
parking in the upper lot closest
to the road. You will have a
choice of either riding the trail
through the Gring's Mill area or
mountain biking towards the
Boat Launch on State Hill
Rd. A mountain bike is
required for the mountain bike
ride and you can use either a
mountain bike or a trail bike for the trail ride. The sun
will be setting at 7:59 PM so you will have plenty of
daylight to enjoy your ride. For refreshments after the
ride, please join us at the Blue Marsh Canteen.
MATT’S ADVENTURE RIDES
April 25 9:00 AM
WY11 Berks
County metric
Century Ride
Start from
Wyomissing HS
63 miles 3700 ft
of climbing
This ride will be
based off of the
WY 11 route that
has not been scheduled in years. The beginning
of the ride takes the hilly route to Wernersville.
From Wernersville we will go to Bernville thru
Charming Forge. The will be a mid ride stop in
Bernville before heading to Shoemakersville and
Leesport using some different roads. We cross
the Red Bridge and stay clear of the Mall area
while head back to Wyomissing.
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6744049
May 23 8:00AM
Mt Joy/Columbia Century (New Ride)
Start from
Conrad Weiser
East Elementary
102 miles 5700
ft of climbing
We leave
Wernersville
and head to
Middle Creek
Wildlife area
going over the
Hill behind
Robesonia. Heading to Mt Joy we travel past the
ground of the PA renaissance faire in Mt Hope.
One steep climb awaits us before the lunch stop
in Columbia along the Susquehanna River. We
then follow the river south for a few miles before
heading east staying south of Millersville and
Lancaster Arriving in Strasburg and another stop.
On our way back north we will go thru Ephrata
and Denver to get back to Wernersville.
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6734896
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The following
Saturdays are when
volunteer work days
will be held for
Rambling Rides
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 1 ride per weekend
and are posted in the BCBC newsletter with the other rides.
4. Although no one will be left behind on these rides, it is
important that riders have the ability to do
longer rides (no sag wagon support).
5. Please bring enough food, water, and
money (rest stops are usually every 2030 miles).
March 21 9:00 am,
Visitor Center
April 18 (Take Pride
in Blue Marsh), you
must sign up ahead of time for this date. It is our largest
work day with over 400 people. Projects will be assigned
ahead of time depending on what type and size of group
you may have.
Hallie Groff, Natural Resource Specialist, Park Ranger
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Blue Marsh Lake
1268 Palisades Drive
Leesports, PA 19533 610-376-6337 ext. 6551
RIDE SHEET WAIVERS
Starting in 2015 Scott Franzen will be
keeping track of the club miles. If you
are ride host please give the sheets to
Scott.
If the ride is canceled please let Scott
know so he’s not looking for rides
sheets for that day. Email him at
[email protected]
MESSAGE FROM MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
All members will receive the newsletter via email from [email protected]. The
emailed newsletter is usually sent by the 25rd of each month. If they DO NOT receive it, they should
check spam, then confirm their email address by emailing me at [email protected]. Likewise, if
someone thinks they paid dues, they should confirm with me. New ride waivers come out the first of
each month. If a ride host does not have a name listed on the waiver, check the top date to see if
they used the most current listing.
Kate Kennedy-Hug, Membership Coordinator
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The "SRT Spree"
Please consider volunteering for trail clean-up
Sunday April 19 from 2- 4 pm at the Union Twp Trail Head
(behind the old Tim's Ugly Mug on Rt 724)
Followed by the "SRT Ale" tapping at the new Fork & Ale
You can also ride from Trooper Thorns to this trail cleanup
or join me after the club ride from Daniel Boone.
Contact me for more details and about other events for the "Spree"
Walt Hug 484-686-6408 [email protected]
(Please let me know if you plan on volunteering...)
Link to the Event: http://www.slyfoxbeer.com/index.php/front/srtspree
Link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/srt-spree-schuylkill-river-trail-cleanups-registration-15606295851
Tires & Tubes for 2015
The club has again placed a bulk order of Continental tires and tubes for the upcoming
season. Due to the fickle and at times indecisive nature of our club it’s difficult to predict
what to order. One year Gatorskins were too expensive for people’s taste, the next year
everybody wanted Gatorskins. Unfortunately to get the best price the decision had to be
made quickly and we need to order from only one manufacturer. There was no time to
poll the club, not that I would have expected a consensus on one brand. Due to placing
a volume order and a subsidy from the Racing Division the price of tires and tubes will be roughly 60% of MSRP. This
year’s offerings will be:
Continental Gatorskins 700 x 25mm - $35.00
Continental Grandsport 700 x25mm - $25.00
Tubes - $4.00 each or 4 for $15.00
The Gatorskins and tubes are available now, and the Grandsports should be
available by mid-January. Please contact me if you wish to reserve any of the
above. You can make arrangements to pick them up or plan to get them at the
banquet. To give all club members an opportunity we are limiting distribution to 2
tires and 4 tubes per person until the banquet. At that time you may purchase as
many as we have remaining.
Gary Rollman
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BCBC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
Held at the Crossroads Diner on March 9, 2015
Officers, Coordinators, and Members in Attendance: Butch U, Phyl G, Jackie S, Bill S, Jeff N, Greg K, Marc P, Wendy D, Rick D,
Thurm K, Alan F, Scott F, Chip C, Marge E, Karen M, Kate H, Walt H, Dave C, and Dan L.
Wednesday Night Trail Rides: A suggestion was made to formally invite the Flying Dutchman Ski Club members to the Wednesday
night Trail Rides.
Social Stay Together Rides: There is a possibility that Dave Linkchorst will be able to host a SST ride bringing the total SST rides
up to 2 each month. This should be confirmed by the next meeting.
GPS Links: Ride with GPS Links for all rides will soon be available on the website.
1000 mile recognition: Chip C. suggested a possibility of recognizing club members for every 1000 miles they ride. There were no
decisions made. There will continue to be discussion on this idea by the officers.
Tour de France: The suggestion was made again to have 21 rides scheduled during the Tour de France with the person riding the
most miles receiving a Yellow Jersey. More planning will take place before July.
Social Activities: There are plans in place to have more social activities for the club members. Detail to follow in future newsletters.
Tailgating: We would like to try this again after Weekend rides. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Alan F. so it can be
but in the ride schedule.
Next Meeting: The next meeting will be on Monday, April 13th at the Exeter Family Restaurant at 7:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Schultz-Shirey, Secretary
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BCBC MILEAGE FOR 2014
Rank
Last Name
Miles
Rank
Last Name
Miles
Rank
Last Name
Miles
1
Cruzan
David
4029
46
Ford
Dave
921
91
Canelli
Matt
325
2
Holman
Jim
3623
47
Claypool
Kevin
920
92
Nolfe
Diane
299
3
Miller
Deborah
3372
48
Shirey
Bill
881
93
Salzberger
Mark
299
4
Rollman
Gary
3091
49
Napolitano
Mike
855
94
Winkler
Josef
298
5
Gross
Linda
2731
50
Claypool
Suzanne
849
95
O'Donnell
Tom
290
6
Taddeo
Mike
2632
51
Jian
Nick
840
96
Brown
Joe
278
7
Davis
Rick
2500
52
Rotter
Paul
830
97
Iredale
Phil
250
8
Cirulli
John
2462
53
Leardi
Joe
825
98
Richards
David
247
9
Grauert
Kathy
2408
54
Donkin
Tom
817
99
Brumbach
Lee
229
10
Franzen
Scott
2358
55
George
Jeff
810
100
Wily
Jack
224
11
Brown
Jane
2215
56
Moura
Fernando
793
101
Snelling
William
220
12
Ovelman
John
2204
57
Hug
Walt
780
102
Heintzelman
Wayne
218
13
Ulrich
Michelle
2194
58
Pena
Felix
721
103
Lehman-Dietrich Doreen
214
14
Ulrich
Butch
2188
59
Kamuca
Kevin
673
104
Fiori
Susanne
211
15
Stein
Jonathan
2075
60
Cashin
Ed
668
105
Bauder
Kurt
197
16
Weidner
Michele
2013
61
Werth
John
665
106
Fenstermacher
Brent
197
17
Noll
Robert
2011
62
Christman
Dale
655
107
Chelius
Ron
195
18
Pawlowski
Donald
1816
63
Hodges
Donna
636
108
Leeds
Erik
193
19
Ritter
David
1798
64
Castillo
Louis
634
109
Purfeerst
Brad
183
20
Tompkins
Gary
1761
65
Strickler
Cindy
620
110
Kelly
Kevin
181
21
Reppert
Tom
1689
66
Lash
Matt
603
111
Roberts
Bill
180
22
Borden
Jim
1674
67
Sutton
Jim
600
112
Shollenberger
Lynn
180
23
Riley
Laurie
1589
68
Shirey-Schultz
Jackie
595
113
Rapp
Jeremy
173
24
Fineman
Alan
1545
69
Kauffman
Greg
577
114
Wolfinger
Paul
172
25
Diedrich
Richard
1527
70
Hess
Brian
559
115
Folk
Terry
168
26
Farrell
Matt
1512
71
Cansick
Pete
558
116
Linkchorst
Dave
168
27
Beaver
Wayne
1462
72
Kiso
Jim
519
117
George
Anthony
166
28
Reider
Diane
1269
73
Winterhalter
David
502
118
Siggins
Steve
165
29
Kennedy-Hug
Kate
1268
74
Bertin
Scott
491
119
Albright
Tom
160
30
Ruth
Bill
1262
75
Feick
Travis
459
120
Scott
Jim
160
31
Hill
Sid
1250
76
Gipprich
Philip
455
121
Turbett
Todd
152
32
Creitz
Chip
1238
77
Kennedy
John
452
122
Biebuyck
Galvin
149
33
Shirk
Kent
1210
78
Ulrich
Dominique
439
123
Leibley
Harry
148
34
Davis
Wendy
1198
79
Cygan
Andrew
422
124
Mervine
Claude
147
35
Geist
Phyl
1165
80
Buczewski
Mark
413
125
Merkel
Susan
146
36
Demonet
Larry
1150
81
Weidner
Jim
404
126
Wood
James
146
37
Casner
Kathleen
1140
82
Weyandt
Dale
394
127
Levengood
Cheryl
144
38
Stalnecker
Alan
1132
83
Phillips
Todd
389
128
Shollenberger
Cyndi
136
39
Demonet
David
1090
84
Brudereck
Art
381
129
Weller
Larry
132
40
Kremser
Thurman
1078
85
Neiman
Jeff
372
130
Sartain
Judd
127
41
Levengood
Dan
1067
86
Dethoff
John
359
131
Piller
Carol
123
42
Peters
Marc
1044
87
Lape
Byron
358
132
Tesar
Bill
123
43
Rollman
Ann
1022
88
Githens
Peter
350
133
Hurst
Terry
119
44
Shollenberger
Brad
1014
89
Cobb
Tim
349
134
Crockhart
Libby
118
45
Beadencup
Rich
1005
90
Giacobble
Scott
329
135
Fonder
Stan
108
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Rank
Last Name
Miles
136
Krause
Rodger
107
137
Moyer
Karen
138
Sheidy
139
Rank
Last Name
Miles
183
Ulrich
Andy
49
107
184
Gontero
Jennifer
Marce
107
185
Kragness
Barrett
Ron
105
186
140
Murray
Robert
101
141
Kessler
Gail
142
Shewell
143
Rank
Last Name
Miles
230
Gockley
Jess
24
48
231
Kelley
Ronald
24
Eric
47
232
Rodriguez
Joseph
24
Luther
Shawn
45
233
Zerbe
Jason
24
187
Pietrusewicz
Teresa
42
234
Aurentz
Dave
23
98
188
Buttram
Robert
41
235
Bailey
Joe
23
Chris
98
189
Hille
Darcy
41
236
Dietrich
Doreen
23
Stephanak
Joseph
97
190
Klopp
Vicki
41
237
Hetrick
Matt
23
144
Campitelli
Tony
94
191
Melvin
Jay
40
238
Leaman
Patrick
23
145
Barile
Lindy
93
192
Mauer
Mark
39
239
Martucci
John
23
146
Snyder
Wayne
92
193
Winerholter
Jon
39
240
Price
Nick
23
147
McNamara
Bob
89
194
Hardick
Jason
37
241
Shewell
Nick
23
148
Ohlinger
Leon
85
195
Conway
Joe
36
242
Sisson
Bob
23
149
Gettis
Matt
85
196
Marshall
Ernie
36
243
Turner
Keene
23
150
Snyder
Mark
80
197
Marshall
Kathy
36
244
Waller
Dave
23
151
Culp
Amy
80
198
Steele
Charlie
36
245
Anderson
Beverly
22
152
Weigley
Tom
77
199
Walker
Kathleen
36
246
Michel
John
22
153
Higgins
Bob
77
200
Carson
Jeff
35
247
Alley
Sam
21
154
Voyer
Jerry
76
201
Owen
Jeremy
35
248
Bachman
Christel
21
155
Kessler
Carl
76
202
Reich
Alex
35
249
Marinelli
Bill
21
156
Bodick
Michael
75
203
Renninger
Jason
35
250
Marinelli
Kate
21
157
Kelley
Marty
73
204
Renninger
Kristen
35
251
Nelson
Tom
21
158
Wysock
Jarrod
72
205
Leayman
Lisa
33
252
Neumaier
George
21
159
Frangokis
George
72
206
Caltagirone
Mike
32
253
Reddy
Rich
21
160
Kline
Block
70
207
Weaver
Nathan
32
254
Sowers
Suze
21
161
Wolfinger
Megan
69
208
Neiman
David
31
255
Curran
John
20
162
Bowman
Travis
69
209
Woodrow
Bob
31
256
Forney
Dick
20
163
Jenson
Wayne
68
210
Frauel
Harold
30
257
Fussner
Jeff
20
164
Riley
Rusty
68
211
Gettis
Mark
30
258
Fussner
Rane
20
165
Stobenau
Kyleen
66
212
Lowe
Mark
30
259
Houle
Robert
20
166
Stoltzfus
Wendell
66
213
Faust
Barry
28
260
Hogg
Blair
19
167
Weaver
Keith
63
214
Anderson
Bucky
27
261
Kearney
Mike
19
168
Gottscholl
Karen
62
215
Noll
Gary
27
262
Schanzenbach
George
19
169
Gephart
Larry
61
216
Brennan
Kevin
26
263
Sowicz
Eugenia
19
170
Evans
Jim
60
217
Claypool
Neil
26
171
Kohl
Tom
59
218
Kitsuh
Will
26
172
Walker
David
59
219
Pender
Linda
26
173
Sowers
Harry
58
220
Burman
Travis
25
174
Govern
Daniel
56
221
Hills
Jeff
25
175
McDonald
Tom
56
222
Hurst
Julie
25
176
Mihm
Julie
56
223
James
Alan
25
177
Cunningham
Brian
51
224
Leffler
Michael
25
178
Anderson
Becky
50
225
Ogilvie
Kit
25
179
Heller
Nancy
50
226
Salaneck
Tania
25
180
McFarland
David
49
227
Weaver
Richard
25
181
Shewell
Corrine
49
228
Wily
Brad
25
182
Shewell
Tom
49
229
Wily
Eric
25
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Shirk’s Bike Shop
Annual Spring Sale!!
April 30 - May 2
Page 17
Classified Ads
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 all ads to Wendy Davis at [email protected]
FOR SALE
Nothing for sale at this time
It's a beautiful day in Pennsylvania!
The current issue of the Bicycle Access Council News & Digest, a regular
communication with members and supporters, is now posted directly at:
http://tinyurl.com/lf8jaqn or
http://bicycleaccess-pa.org/newsite/News%20&%20Digest%20-%20November%202014.pdf
It's in PDF format on the BAC website: www.BicycleAccess-PA.org You may also request a hard copy mailed to you.
Past issues that started in January 2005 are viewable there too.
Over the years, many have continued their support by renewing memberships and recruiting others to join. BAC
appreciates every membership and donation for the only state-wide advocacy organization dedicated solely to on-theroad cyclists. Thank You. Please do not Reply-All to this message.
Send comments or inquiries to [email protected]
Tour de Lebanon Valley – May 30, 2015
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, has hundreds of
great bicycling miles. On May 30, Tour de Lebanon
Valley offers a Metric Century and a 25 mile ride. This
is a fundraiser event for Lebanon Valley Volunteers in
Medicine Free Health Clinic and Lebanon Valley
Bicycle Coalition. The ride starts from the Health
Clinic in the City of Lebanon, a few blocks from the
downtown Farmers Market and Snitz Creek Brewery.
There is a Family Ride on the Lebanon Valley Rail
Trail. Ride descriptions, other information, and
registration are at www.tourdelebanonvalley.org. For
more information contact Linda Jackson at 717 2722252 or [email protected]. Come for the week end
and bike the Century Perimeter with 6000 feet of climb
or take it easy and experience one of the rail trails or
the scenic bike rides available at
www.bikelebanon.org. Mountain biking opportunities
abound.
Membership Coordinator
Kate Kennedy Hug
728 Schuylkill Road
Birdsboro, PA 19508
ATTENTION:
Please make certain that you are mailing your membership forms for
2015 to:
Kate Kennedy-Hug
728 Schuylkill Rd.
Birdsboro, PA 19508
NOT to Jackie Schultz-Shirey
or they will get returned to you via the mailman.
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