A Rides
B Rides
C Rides
D rides
Tandem rides
Ride Schedule
December 2011 & January 2012
Weekly Rides
Ice Cream Rides
Ride Classifications
Starting Locations

"(A)" RIDE SCHEDULE
DATE DAY TIME RIDE NAME DIST PACE START SITE LEADER PHONE
DEC Sat. 9:00 Ephrata Cloister Ride * 35.18R 16-21 Landis Valley Museum Show and Go  
DEC Sun. 9:00 Long Lititz Loop Ride * 29.69R 16-21 Lititz Springs Park Show and Go
JAN Sat. 9:00 Rapho Ramble  32.00R 16-21 East Petersburg Elem. School Show and Go
JAN Sun. 9:00 Penryn Promenade 33.00R 16-21 Landis Valley Museum Show and Go  
FEB Sat. 9:00 Brickerville Ramble Ride * 28.12R 16-21 Lititz Springs Park Show and Go  
FEB Sun. 9:00 Meadow View Ride*  32.00R 16-21 East Petersburg Elem. School Show and Go
       Note: Download ride cue sheets in bold from the Scenic Tours Rides on the web site
DECEMBER 2011 CASUAL (C/D) RIDE SCHEDULE
DATE DAY TIME RIDE NAME DIST PACE START SITE LEADER PHONE
Dec 3 SAT. 10:00 Lititz Chocolate Ride* 22.38R  11-13 Landis Valley Museum Tom Barron (717) 285-3494
Dec 4 SUN. 1:00 Short Lititz Loop Ride* 21.40R  11-13 Lititz Springs Park Diane Falkowski (717) 626-1062
Dec 10 SAT. 10:00 Short Lititz Loop Ride* 21.40R  11-13 Lititz Springs Park Richard Brown (717) 538-8430
Dec 11 SUN. 1:00 Ephrata Loop Ride* 12.25F  11-13 Ephrata Cloister Bob Sims  (717) 859-5968
Dec 13 TUE 6:30 PM Lights of Lititz Ride/Walk  6-8F  8-10 Warwick High School Rodney Moseman (717) 626-4190
      RSVP requested     Bicycle Lights & Reflectors Required.  Walkers bring flash lights    
Dec 17 SAT. 10:00 Down on the Farm 22.00F  11-13 Landis Valley Museum Tom Barron (717) 285-3494
Dec 18 SUN. 1:00 Millport Conservancy Ride* 10.38F  11-13 Lititz Springs Park Bob Colton (717) 626-7982
Dec 24 SAT. 11:00 Chickies Creek Ride 21.00F  11-13 East Petersburg Elem. School Richard Brown (717) 538-8430
Dec 25 SUN.         Merry Christmas  (no ride scheduled)    
Dec 31 SAT. 11:00 Kissel Hill Ride 22.40R  11-13 Lancaster Catholic H.S. Mike Lutz (717) 299-9983
       Note: Download ride cue sheets in bold from the Scenic Tours Rides on the web site
                 
JANUARY 2012 CASUAL (C/D) RIDE SCHEDULE
DATE   DAY TIME RIDE  NAME   PACE START  SITE LEADER PHONE
Jan 1 SUN. 11:00 Pork & Sauerkraut Ride (new) 15.5R  11-13 Warwick High School Richard Brown (717) 538-8430
Jan 7 SAT. 10:00 Scenic Overlook Ride* 19.17R  11-13 Lititz Springs Park Richard Brown (717) 538-8430
Jan 8 SUN. 1:00 Lititz Chocolate Ride* 22.38R  11-13 Landis Valley Museum Svlvia Newcomer (717) 891-3236
Jan 14 SAT. 10:00 Intercourse Quickie Ride* 18.93F  11-13 Strasburg Railroad Museum Tom Barron (717) 285-3494
Jan 15 SUN. 1:00 Scenic Overlook Ride 19.17R  11-13 Lititz Springs Park Gary Musser (717) 629-3267
Jan 21 SAT. 10:00 Rapturous Ride 20.00R  11-13 Landis Valley Museum Bob Sims  (717) 859-5968
Jan 22 SUN. 11:00 Two in the Bush Ride 16.00F  11-13 Bird in Hand Restaurant Peg Saunders (717) 368-2525 
Jan 28 SAT. 10:00 Down on the Farm 22.00R  11-13 Landis Valley Museum Todd Coble (717) 381-6796
Jan 29 SUN. 1:00 Chickies Creek Long 21.00R  11-13 East Petersburg Elem. School Svlvia Newcomer (717) 891-3236
       Note: Download ride cue sheets in bold from the Scenic Tours Rides on the web site

Weekly Rides

Tuesday Evening Fitness Ride
Calvary Church
Are done for the season. See ya in the spring!!
Questions contact Dirk (898-7369)
Wednesday Early Brunch
NEW START LOCATION!

Calvary Church
Variable distance, Casual pace (12 mph max). No one gets dropped. Will stop for brunch along the way.
After Brunch, group(s) select cycling time, pace and distance: Long or short, casual or faster
Witty, Enthusiastic, Boisterous and Fun
Dec - Feb 9:30 AM
Mar - May 9:00 AM
Jun - Aug 8:30 AM
Sep - Nov 9:00 AM.

LBC RIDE CLASSIFICATIONS

Ride classifications according to pace while moving, excluding stops. Classification of + or - may be used within any classification to indicate a pace near the high or low end of that classification. For example, C+ would indicate a pace of 12.5 to 13 mph.

D Pace: Up to 11 mph, mostly level terrain and distance under 20 miles. Designated sweep. Group will wait for all cyclists. Frequent rest stops. Good pace for beginners and families. Try a D-Pace ride, if you're not sure of your abilities.

C Pace: 11 up to 13 mph, variable terrain, distance usually 15-35 miles. Leader will designate a sweep; no one will be dropped. Rest/refreshment stops every 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

B Pace: 13 up to 16 mph. Rolling to hilly terrain, distance 40 miles & up. Rest/refreshment stops at discretion of ride leader

A Pace: 16 mph and up

Please follow the above guidelines to help ensure an enjoyable ride for everyone on the ride. Pick a ride within your capability. If unsure what that is, go on a ride in the next lower classification from the one you think you can handle. Do not force the pace on a ride that is too easy for you, however.

Arrive 10-15 minutes before the starting time so the ride can leave on time. Make sure your bike is in proper working order BEFORE you arrive; leaders are not expected to be mechanics. Carry a spare tube, patch kit, pump and at least one water bottle. Wearing a helmet on Club rides is required. Obey all applicable traffic laws. Each cyclist assumes his/her own risk. Those who ride ahead of the leader are on their own. Notify the leader if you plan to leave the ride along the way.

Leaders are expected to follow the advertised pace and should request someone to act as "sweep"; the "sweep" to receive one credit for each ride. Leaders may dismiss from the ride anyone who fails to obey laws or whose actions endanger other riders. Call the leader at least one hour before starting time if you have any questions about the ride, or for a go/no go decision in case of questionable weather or road conditions.

Terrain

Terrain Classification Average Grade Climb (ft. per mile) Steepest Climb (1/4 mile minimum)
Flat 1% < 45 ft. < 4%
Rolling 2% < 65 ft. < 7%
Hilly 2% < 80 ft. < 11%
Very Hilly 3% < 100 ft. < 13%
Mountanous 4% or more > 100 ft. Unlimited





WHAT'S NEW

Annual Members Meeting / Board Elections

March 3 at Four Seasons, 949 Church St, Landisville, PA. 5:30pm

An email with the number of people attending needs to be sent to Kim by February 24

2012 Spring Fling

May 3-6
Atlantis Inn - Rehoboth, DE
Thursday 5/3/12 $69/dbl or King
Friday and Sat 5/4-5/12 $110/dbl or King
2 night minimum
Reservations will be able to be made online or by phoning after the first of the year.

The Lancaster Bike Club Ride Leader Manual is now available for Download.


Photographs of riders from this year's Covered Bridge Metric Century were taken by Harry Levine Photography
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2011 Tour de Red Rose Jersey - Nice job Carol!

New 2011 Ride Leader's Jersey



 



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