A Rides
B Rides
C Rides
D rides
Tandem rides
Ride Schedule
February - March 2010
Weekly Rides
Ice Cream Rides
Ride Classifications
Starting Locations

February
FEBRUARY "A" & "B" RIDE SCHEDULE
DATE DAY TIME RIDE NAME DIST PACE START SITE LEADER PHONE
FEB Sat. 9:30 Meadow View Ride 32 R 14-17 East Pete. Elem. School Show N Go  ------
FEB Sun 9:30 Roots Auction Ride 24 R 14-17 Lancaster Catholic  H.S.  Show N Go  ------
    Note:  Cue sheets will not be handed out at Show N Go rides.
FEBRUARY "C/D" RIDE SCHEDULE
This year the casual rides' focus will be how to get more riders interested in winter riding.  Rides will be planned so that there are stops for hot drinks, etc. during or after the ride.  Cue sheets will be provided at the ride start.  Volunteer rider leaders and sweeps will be mentored from those that show up.
DATE DAY TIME RIDE NAME DIST PACE START SITE LEADER PHONE
FEB Sat. 10:30 Cue sheets available at start 15-22 F-R C/D Landis Valley Museum TBD at start  ------
FEB Sun 1:00 PM Cue sheets available at start 15-22 F-R C/D Lancaster Catholic  H.S.  TBD at start  ------
March
MARCH "A" RIDE SCHEDULE
DATE DAY TIME RIDE NAME DIST PACE START SITE LEADER PHONE
Mar 7, 14 Sat 8:30 Back Run Ramble 34 R 17+ East Pete. Elem. School Show N Go 682-9537
Mar 21 Sat 9:00 Northern Exposure 35 H 17 Manheim Central H.S. Kyle Awkerman 306-6507
Mar 28 Sat 9:00 Triple Play 35 H 17 Manheim Central H.S. Kyle Awkerman 306-6507
Mar all Sun 8:30 Cains Quest 41 R 17+ Conestoga Valley H.S. Show N Go 682-9537
    Note:  Cue sheets will not be handed out at Show N Go rides.
MARCH CASUAL RIDE SCHEDULE
DATE DAY TIME RIDE NAME DIST PACE START SITE LEADER PHONE
Mar 6 Sat 10:00 Ride to Manheim (long) 22  11-13 East Pete. Elem. School Tom Barron 951-9145
Mar 7 Sun 10:00 Landisville casual 22  11-13 East Pete. Elem. School John Renard 417-2772
Mar 7 Sun 1:30 York Heritage Rail Trail  20  10-12 York Trail Head Pershing Nancy Youst 845-2275
Mar 13 Sat 10:30 Chickies Creek (long) 21  11-13 East Pete. Elem. School John Renard 417-2772
Mar 14 Sun 10:00 LMS series 1 24  11-13 Landisville Middle School Tom Barron 951-9145
Mar 20 Sat 10:00 Rapturous Ride 20  11-13 Landis Valley Museum Gary Musser 519-2487
Mar 21 Sun 12:00 Another D-lightful Ride 18  11-13 Lancaster Catholic H.S. Carol Weiser 951-0168
Mar 21 Sun 10:00 Landis Valley Ride 17  11-13 Lancaster Catholic H.S. Sylvia Newcomer 891-3236
Mar 27 Sat 10:00 Chickies Creek (Long) 31  11-13 East Pete. Elem. School Carol Weiser 951-0168
Mar 28 Sun 10:00 Martindale Quarter Century**  24  11-13 Brownstown Vo-Tech Peg Saunders 368-2525
   ** Plus optional 6.6 mile Time Trial Loop(s) after the ride.

Weekly Rides

Wednesday Early Brunch
Landis Valley Museum
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.
Schwing Rides

Are done for the season. See you next year!

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

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

The 2010 Grant Application is available.

The 2010 Covered Bridge Metric Century will be held on August 15, 2010


Please Click HERE for a note from the Club President regarding the 2009 Covered Bridge Metric Century

Thank You!
To the 4,100 cyclists who came out to enjoy one of the best cycling days of the summer!

A big Thank You also to the 150 plus volunteers who donated countless hours before, during and after the event. It is their efforts that make this day possible.

If you would like to see the pictures that were taken on the route,
Go to www.digiproofs.com
the password is "bridge"





GPS Files for the Covered Bridge Metric are now available!
Right Click on one of the below links and select "Save Link As" or "Save Target As" depending on your browser.
Full Metric Century .gpx File
Half Metric Century .gpx File
Quarter Metric Century .gpx File

Information and Photo Link on the 2008 CBMC is HERE

New 2010 Ride Leader's Jersey

Time Trial results are here!



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