LBC Rides from the Past - July 2004

Impromptu July 3
A very nice day by typical Lancaster Co. July standards-not too warm, with a gentle NE wind to cool things off. We made our way first to the south, looping below Lampeter and Strasburg almost to New Providence, then heading northeast to Leaman Place and Intercourse before returning through Gordonville and Bird-in-Hand. We ended with 57.7 miles at 11.9 mph, within hailing distance of the scheduled 50 miles at 12 mph. Talk about truth in advertising! Unlike my last impromptu which featured al altercation with a groundhog, this ride was incident-free. Since this was an impromptu, we all stayed together the whole ride-we had to, because nobody knew the route in advance, including the leader. The club should have more impromptus, to promote sociability. Riders: Bill Hoffman (leader), Dave Kessler, Tim Bood, John Gantz, and Bob Long.

Ride to Jack's Bike Shop July 3
We visited Jack's Bike Shop and saw his antique bikes. It's amazing that Jack has been selling and repairing bikes in the Hopeland area for over 40 years. The club missed a good ride. I will try this again in August. Riders: Reuben Weaver (leader); Carl Kreider

Bigger Lititz Loop July 3
The ride began at 7:00 a.m. on the holiday weekend. Bill grumbled about the early hour but managed to be at the start 5 minutes early. All agreed the cooler temps and non-existent wind were worth getting up early for. Bill flatted on the way into Lititz which split the group. Thanks Mike for hanging back with Bill. The rest of made it back to CV without incident. Oddly, none of our breakfast club joined the forming A ride at 9:00. It looked to be a pretty fast ride. Riders: Andrew Mead (leader), Mike Lutz, Jeff DeLong, Dale Buckwalter, Dave Shenk, Bill Ressel, David Y. Hooper.

CVHS-NH-Airport July 3
On my first A ride lead, 5 of us managed to an 18.7 mph pace, which was pretty close to the advertised pace. The rest of the group rode a faster pace. Rumor has it that the fastest pace was 21.2 mph. Riders: Brian Mitchell (leader), Brian Sowatsky, Mark Buckwalter, Andy Charles, Tom Rauba, Paul & Angela Swarm, Ron Pfautz, Tom Hunt, Craig Shreiner, Barry Lavender, Dale Burkholder, Dirk Suereth, Ed Fearnow, Ken Lessans and Marlin Hess.

Rapturous Ride July 3
Wow, what a nice group. What a nice ride. So many people and no incidences. Group stayed together and obeyed all large group etiquette. Welcomes quite a few new people-hope to see them again. Thanks to Harry and Doug for patiently bringing up the end. Riders: Karen Drawbaugh (leader), Harry Campbell & Doug Stark (sweeps), Jim Payton, Ray Landis, Tony Larosa, Dottie Sheehey, Jonas Fisher, Pat Kruse, Pam Klingensmith, Art Young, Pearl DeLong, John Cardos, J.T. Catlett, Anne Schleef, Carol Young, Jeff DeLong, Jim Wentz, John McKelvey, Tom Mellinger, Alta Nolt, Janielle Willemin, Connie Simmons, Pam Tronsor, John Rohrkemper, Ed Mowery, Randy Haluck, William King, John Furry, and non-LBC members Darlene Kershner, Erick Kershner, Michael Riggi, and Christina Wentz.

Muggles Meander July 4
Riders: Dottie Sheehy (Leader), Steve Mentzer (sweep), Thom Nagle, Harold Fulmer, Rick Shay, Chris Longenecker, Sue Bowman, Reuben Weaver, Pam Tronsor, John Rohrkemper, Ellen Koppenhafter, Alan Hurbut, Judy, Hurlbut, and non-LBC members Marcia Moxey Hodges, Cindy Corey and Judy Horner.

Warrior's Revenge July 4
Skies looked threatening so we decided to take a shorter ride. We felt a few rain drops as we finished the ride. Riders: Rachel Kreider (leader), Carl Kreider and Andy Smith.

Ride to Manheim Long July 4
Great group-The walk was the highlight of the ride-Covered Bridges should be appreciated slowly! Riders: Harry Campbell (leader), Jim Payton, Karen Drawbaugh, Jonas Fisker, Lew Hershey, Gary Franke, Joe Knepper, John Gantz, John Peregoy, Celeste Neuhard, Dave Kessler, Tom Mellinger, John Furrey, Gary Massen, and Floyd Stack..

Flatlanders 4th of July Favorite July 4
Good turnout for this 4th of July ride into York. The group flew over the Wrightsville Bridge at over 26 mph. Riders finished with 19.4 average. Riders: Paul & Angela Swarm (leaders), Jan Felice, Tom Hunt, Mark Buckwalter, Paul Yatabe, Scott Wagner, Barry Lavender, Dirk Suereth, Ken Lessans, Rick Lehman, Tim Ihrig, Bob Artus, John Ericson

Silver Springs - Salunga July 5
Great ride! Weather was beautiful! Riders: Anne Schleef (leader), Harry Campbell (sweep), Karen Drawbaugh, Jim Payton Jeff Kosnett, Debbit Kosnett, Carol Young, Alta Nolt, Jim Forster, Don Doutrich, Harry Campbell, Dave Heck, Garry Musser, Dave Kessler, John Gantz, Dottie Sheehy, John McKelvey, John Peregoy, Celeste Neuhard, Mary Stadden, Steven Mentzer, Tammie Calabrese, David Shiley, and non-LBC member Michael Riggi. CVHS - Morgantown July 10 Riders: Brian Mitchell (leader), Bob Colton, tom Rauba, Craig Shreiner, Rich Wagner, David Y. Hooper, David J. Hooper, Rick Reisinger, Dirk Suereth, Bill Ressel, John Donati, Cindy Davis, Vaughn Good, Diane Lausman, Don Whitehead and non-LBC member Jeff Ferriell.

Coleman Ice Cream Ride July 7
Thunderstorms. Ice cream. Bicycles. They just don't go well together. Everyone played it safe and stayed inside, including the leader. We went to Coleman's later in the evening for an ice cream. As always, well worth the trip, even if not on a bike. Riders: Andrew Mead (leader).

Coleman Ice Cream Ride July 7
Thunderstorms. Bicycles. Ice cream. These simply don't go well together. Coleman's has good ice cream, but not so good that a bike ride in such weather was worthwhile. So, the leader and his team waited a while and then drove over for an ice cream dessert after the storm passed. Andrew Mead, (rained out leader).

Progressive Breakfast July 10
Perfect weather, three stops with delicious food and many friends to ride with-one grand morning! As we rode by Millport Conservancy a deer jumped the fence and crossed the road ahead of us. Riders: Rachel Kreider (leader), Harry Campbell (sweep), Judy Flowers, Carl Kreider, Pearl DeLong, Jeff DeLong, Joe Knepper, Richard Sulkes, Don Flowers, John Peregoy, Celeste Neuhard, Ray Landis, John Gantz, Tim Good, Tom Mellinger, Eleanor Nuffort, Dick Nuffort, Marilyn Gelsinger, John Renard, Mary Stadden, Gary Musser, Lew Hershey, Kathy Brugh, Myra Carter, John Mullineaux, and Irene Camp.

Quarryville ½ Century July 10
On the 11% climb at Vintage Road a stinging attack flicked the topographically challenged leader off the back faster than Phil Liggett can say, "Mario Cipollini is in a bit of bother." He managed to get back into the five-rider sweep group with help from Brian and Glen. According to unofficial timekeepers, the peleton finished at 19.7 mph, and the Lanterne Rouge group rolled in 7 minutes later at 18.6 mph. Riders: Marlin Hess (ride leader), Dale Burkholder, John Glick, Glenn Bastian, Mark Buckwalter, Ed Fearnow, Jerre Hockenbrocht, Barry Lavender, Brian Sowatsky, Ron Pfautz, Tom Hunt, Kenn Lessans, Tom McPhillips, and non-LBC members: Bart Torre, Matt Heiser.

Progressive Brunch D Pace July 10
Just a slight chill in the air at 7:00 am as we left for stop # 1, the Stark's. The C/B group got there just before us, but from there on we were first at the food stops. As we progressed, the weather improved and was absolutely delightful by the time we reached our last stop at the Hurlbut's. The food at each stop was excellent, thanks to the hard work of Peg Stark, Verna Moseman and Judy Hurlbut. Riders: Alan Hurlbut, (leader), Andrew Mead (sweep), Judy Hurlbut, Carol Young, Gail & Steve Brainard, Sue Bowman, John Renard, Janielle Willemin, Dana, Brooke & Savannah Mead, Bill Hoffman, Chip Shaeffer, Dottie Sheehy, Bob Camp Alta Nolt and Michael Riggi.

Cains Quest July 11
Leading my first B ride today, it occurred to me that "Everything I Need to Know about Cycling I Learned from the B Group" (with apologies to Robert Fulghum): 1. Share everything. This includes tubes, water bottles, tools, power bars, spare gloves, sunscreen, socks and cue sheets. 2. Play fair. If someone in the group flats, always stop and wait for him/her and offer to help. Unless it's John Mullineaux, who got a flat very early in the ride and declined assistance - he designed most of the club rides so he always knows the best shortcut to catch up (or to avoid big hills). 3. Don't hit people. Or wildlife, family pets, road debris, pot holes, Amish buggies, motorized vehicles or other cyclists (this one's for me). 4. Don't take things that aren't yours. (Exception: see #1) 5. Say you're sorry when you hurt somebody. It's especially important to apologize just after you've pointed out an interesting alternate route and half the group interprets it as a left turn signal and goes that way as you continue straight ahead, alone. (Sorry, guys!) 6. Wash your hands before you eat. Snacks taste better without the bike lube. 7. Flush. Choose your cornfields carefully - watch out for hidden corn mazes. 8. Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you. But having your favorite cold beverage after the ride is better! 9. Live a balanced life. This is especially important when traveling on two wheels at a speed faster than the advertised pace. 10. Learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some. Nah - forget all that and just cycle every day some. 11. Take a nap every afternoon. Unless there's another club ride starting at 1:00. 12. When you go out into the world, watch for traffic, use hand signals and stick together. This is the road rule for the peloton, which on today's ride quickly accelerated far ahead of the leader and included Andy Charles, Mark Fuhrer, Bob Walker, Rich Wagner, Emily McKeon, Rick Reisinger, Tom Moyer, John Donati, Bill Ressler, Diane Lausman, and Tony DeNunzio. 13. Be aware of wonder. And weather. Most important, wonder about the weather, which turned out to be great today. 14. Always keep the pace, even if you have to lead from the rear. Special thanks to those who stayed behind to keep the leader (Candae Deen) company: Jim Forster, Steve Gerber, Lou Gray, Jeff DeLong, Tammie Calabrese, and intermittently, Cindy Davis, who seemed to have defected from the A ride and twice lapped us from behind (how does she do that??). 15. Always finish what you start. After leaving John M. behind to fix his flat, we didn't see him for the rest of the ride and assumed he had taken one of his infamous shortcuts and had long since beat us back to the parking lot. While we were packing up our gear at CVHS, a lone rider appeared on Horseshoe Road: John Mullineaux! (Did he finally get lost, or had he taken world's longest short cut? Only John knows for sure)

Cain's Quest July 11
Riders: Candae Deen (leader), Jim Forster, Steve Gerber, Mark Fulmer, Andy Charles, John Mullineau, Lou Gray, Jeff DeLong, Bob Walker, Rich Wagner, Emily McKeon, Rick Reisinger, Tom Moyer, John Donati, Tammie Calabrese, Bill Ressel, Diane Lausman, and Tony DeNunzio.

Cain's Quest July 11
Great turnout! The majority of the group finished together with a 20.9mph average. Riders: Paul & Angela Swarm (Ride Leaders), Cindy Davis, Ed Granger, John Donati, Tom Hunt, Andy Null, Barry Lavender, Dirk Suereth, Bob Turner, Mark Buckwalter, Scott Wagner, Ken Lessans, Andy Charles, Tim Ihrig, Rick Lehman, Jude Sharp, Rick Reisinger

Ride to New Holland July 11
Had a pretty good turn out for this ride, did not have any mishaps or falls. We got started on time and headed for New Holland. Once we got to New Holland several people wanted to see the car show including me, the others went on. The car show had street rods as well as antique autos. I don't know what went on with the riders that went on but the group I was in after the car show had a leisure ride back.
I don't know if everyone had noticed but once again there are several new bikes showing up. Dave Kessler and his new 5500 Trek (the ground hog seeker), Pearl DeLong and her new Raleigh, and Key Knepper with her new Trek. I would like to thank the Stark's, Moseman's and the Hurlbut's for the food and hospitality during the Progressive Brakfast ride on Saturday, July 10. The pictures on the website show that everyone seemed to have a good time. Riders: Ray Landis (leader), Lew Hershey, Dave Kessler, Richard Sulkes, Nancy Youst, Joe Paparo, Carl Kreider, Joe Knepper, Gary Musser, Celeste Neuhard, John Peregoy, John Gantz, Reuben Weaver, Kim Laush, William King, William Crawford, Tom Mellinger, Gregy deVitry, Bob Davis, and Kay Knepper.

Fifteen Mile Ride July 11
Riders: Dottie Sheehy (Leader), Sylvia Newcomer (sweep), Mark Engle, Lisa Heck, Harry Campbell, Harold Fulmer, Rob Wolfe, Matt Wolfe, Beth Hendrix, Sue Bowman, Pam Klingensmith, and non-LBC member Carol Bowers.

East Pete to the Airport July 14
Why would 3.5 inches of rain stop an ice cream ride? The rain won! Riders: Harry Campbell (leader)

Ride to Schaefferstown July 17
Beautiful day for a bike ride. Our early start kept us ahead of most of the traffic. The group started with four riders. Andy showed up just after we left. He caught us at Pumping Station Road and capture the polka dot jersey. Craig showed up sometime after Andy but still managed to catch us by the end. Great ride. Riders: Andrew Mead (leader), Denny White, Cindy Davis, Ken Stadden, Kyle Awkerman, Andy Axmacher, and Craig Shreiner

Suburban Urban Assault July 17
The ride leader was feeling pretty good until the hills of Lancaster County Park when my legs just went away. The old "bonk." I stumbled home and picked up the Q-sheets at the start when I saw the group nearing the finish on Hunsecker Road. A couple stragglers followed later. Riders: Vaughn Good (leader), Ron Pfautz (sweep), Dirk Suereth, Mark Buckwalter, Glenn Gastian, Dale Burkholder, Barry Lavender, Brian Sowatsky, Andy Null, Ken Lessans, Tony Donato and non-LBC member Ron Herr.

East Pete Treat July 17
Nice warm sunny weather, the perfect day for a bike ride around East Petersburg with a great group of riders. We arrived at Freeze and Friz at 10:00 just as they were opening. So we were able to buy ice cream for energy for the ride back. No flats, falls or lost riders. All was well in this Peloton led by Judy Flowers and sweep David Flowers. Main Peloton: Carol Young, Jonas Fisher, Mark Engle, Michael Riggi, Sue Bowman, Chip Scheaffer, Christ Ripartella, Marsha Chamberlain, Ed Mowery, Dave and Lisa Heck and Bob Camp.

Ride to Strasburg July 17
A large crowd turned out for a great ride on a fine summer day. We left Quality Inn with Gary in the lead and Joe Beatty as sweep. Some of riders decided to do a B pace and went on ahead. We made a stop in Intercourse and another in Strasburg. Thanks to Joe for helping Heidi with her chain problem. He gets double pay for doing an excellent job as sweep. Riders: Gary Musser (Ride Leader), Joe Beatty (sweep), Heidi Malaeains, John Hinchey, Mary Stadden, Dave Kessler, Wes Lively, Lou Gray, Lou Contino, Tom Moyers, Jeff and Pearl DeLong, Ray Landis, John Gantz, Rich Wagner, Bob Brader, Jim Wentz, Diana Rollin, Bill Ressel, Randy Haluck, Roger Sheaffer, Joe Knepper, Curtis Palmer, Tim Barley, Sr., John Mullineaux, Irene Camp, Mike Tshudy, and Kay Knepper.

Silver Springs Ride July 18
Beautiful weather-NOT! Rained all Sunday morning. No one showed. We'll try this one again. Riders: Michael Hauck (leader).

Silver Springs Salunga July 18
Roads wet. No rain at start time. No riders showed. Worse problem backspackle. Halfway through ride started to rain so I abandoned the ride and went home to listen to the Tour de France. Riders: Judy Flowers (leader)

Penn Run July 18
Rained out. Riders: Rachel Kreider (leader)

Masonic Homes Tour July 18
Rained out--cancelled. Riders: Dirk Suereth (leader)

Oregon Dairy Special July 21
We had a nice turnout of riders despite the heat and humidity. We didn't lose anyone, except the leader who went right when she should have gone left, but she quickly rectified her mistake and only added another mile to the ride. Thanks to all for joining me! Riders: Barb Kopenhafer (leader), Carol Young, Pat Kruse, Brian Winn, Sue Boeman, Mark Engle, Carol Bowers, Tony DeNunzio, Maria, DeNunzio, Gary Musser, Les Baker, and John McKelsey.

Donegal Springs July 24
About an hour before the start of the ride, it rained. For the first 10-12 miles, the roads were very sloppy. Everyone rode as a group and no one was dropped. While I was wiping the dirt off my computer, I bumped it off my handlebars and that was the only thing that was dropped. We averaged 18.3 mph. Riders: Kyle Awkerman (leader), Bob Roll (sweep), Tom Hunt, Brian Sowatsky, Glenn Bastian, Ken Stadden and non-LBC member Joe Hess

Rheems Relay July 24
Wet roads quickly dried and it turned into a great day for biking. Riders: Jay Holstein (leader) and Alan Bair.

Roots Auction & Return July 24
The morning started out with rain by the time I arrived at Catholic High it was drizzle. The rain stopped and the riders started showing up. I am positive that there were more riders than signed the waiver form. Everyone started as a group but of course the fast riders soon tired of the 15.5 mph pace and went on their own. Soon after the rest stop at the golf course Steve had a flat. John Gantz and myself went back to see if we could assist. We were almost back at the golf course and Steve and Roger were heading towards us. The four of us continued on the route. Lew Hershey was poking along waiting for us to catch up. The five of us then rode together for a while. Roger tired of our pace and went on ahead.
Dave Kessler got a late start but caught up to us on the route. We saw the D ride coming towards us on Kissel Hill Road. It looked like they had a pretty good turn out. From al lthe chatter going on both riders it appears that everyone had a pretty good time. Riders: Ray Landis (leader), Paul Benham, Chris Merchant, Mark Ward, Lew Hershey, Steve Schmohl, John Gantz, Diana Rollin, Bill Ressel, Scott Wagner, Don Whitehead, Tim Barley, Sr., Roger Sheaffer, Dave Kessler, and non-LBC member Ron Callihan.

Not D Manding July 24
Questionable weather at the start, but the rain waited for us. A few changed in the cue sheet produced no lost riders. Welcome to new rider-Phil. Believe he likes his new bike and our group. Thanks to Tony for patiently bringing up the end. Riders: Karen Drawbaugh (leader), Tony Larosa (sweep), Dottie Sheehy, Anne Schleef, Carol Young, Pat Kruse, Pearl DeLong, Sue Bowman, Jim Payton, Judy Hurlbut, Alan Hurlbut, Ed Mowery, Barb Kopenhafer, Harry Campbell, Chris Riportella, Mark Hinston, John McKelvey, and non-LBC member Phil Wright.

Anne's Ride July 25
Wonderful ride. Riders: Anne Schleef (leader), Karen Drawbaugh (sweep), Cindy Snyder, Steve Snyder, Jim Payton, Barb Koppenhafer, Alta Nolt, Anita Snader, Jeff Snader and Tom Mellinger.

Tour de Marietta July 25
On the way over to East Pete ran into some rain, sitting in the parking lot I was thinking is this going to go or not. Went out at a pretty fast pace for a C ride. Someone asked "are we late?" The rest stop was at Sheetz in Marietta and we had a visit from the Cape Crusader. When we first started John Gantz was telling us that he had 40,000 miles and only two flats. Just as we were entering Maytown guess who had a flat. That's right-John. Most of us stopped and gave moral support. While we were stopped for John's flat we had a visit from Biker Grandma with her tiny reading glasses. Finished the ride without any other mishaps. Of course the last stretch back to East Pete, testosterone was flowing and the race began to the parking lot. Mr. Gantz and Dave Kessler held back at the traffic light. We all stopped and while we were struggling to get going, Gantz and Kessler blew by us.
One of the riders had some secret concoction during the ride and it kicked in at the end. He came by us hollering for us to get out of his way. He had a crazed look in his eyes so of course we all did get out of his way.
Oh yeah, the icing on the cake was when I got in my car to leave, the battery was dead. Lew Hershey drove to WAWA and came back with battery cables he borrowed from the manager. Steve Schmohl jumped my care and I was on my way. Riders: Ray Landis (leader), Steve Schmohl, Joe Paparo, John Renard, Lew Hershey, John Gantz, Dave Kessler, Christ Merchant, Bill Ressel, and Tammie Calabrese.

Get A Life Lament July 25
I thought this ride was going to be rained out again, but four riders showed up determined to brave the elements. We averaged a leisurely 18.5 in the rain. Riders: Mark Buckwalter (leader), Dale Burkholder, Ed Granger, Ken Lessans and Scott Wagner.

Tour de Middletown (changed to Masonic Home Tour) July 25
Lite rain at start time so we switched to a shorter ride which was rained out last Sunday, Masonic Home Tour. Spotty showers continued throughout the ride. Everybody enjoyed the ride despite the rain and suggested we do it again on a nice day for a clear vista from the ridge above the Masonic Home. Riders: Dirk Suereth (leader), Cindy Davis, John Donati, Craig Shreiner, Mike Lutz, and Diane Lausman.

Artic Express July 28
Great evening for a bike ride. The ride was modified a bit to shorten it and skip some road construction. Dylan did a great job of keeping up with the group and definitely earned his ice cream. Riders: Gary Musser (Ride Leader), Carol Young, Pat Kruse, Brian Winn, Sue Bowman, Mark Engle, Barry and Dylan Lavender, Heidi, Mike, David and Jeremy Hendrix.

New Holland Dutch July 31
This ride was originally scheduled as the Galen Hall ride but I changed it to a less hilly ride deciding to lead the Galen Hall ride sometime in the Fall. We had a good turnout for the New Holland Dutch ride with the weather hot and sticky at 9 a.m. when we left the Quality Inn parking lot. With only 5 miles into the ride, I quickly assumed the position of sweep which I held onto for the duration. I never could find my legs on this ride and finished the ride with non-club member Larry Groff who was on his first club ride. We finished with a 13.5 average pace which also was the advertised pace. The hot and humid weather was a clear reminder that the CMBC is right around the corner. Riders: Joe Knepper (leader & sweep), Andy Charles, Don Whitehead, Roger Sheaffer, Damon Schlott, Garry Musser, Rich Wagner, Larry Furler, Craig Shreiner, Mark Ward, John Donati, Dean Wimer, Tim Barley, Sr., Tony DeNunzion, Heidi and Mike Hendrix, Diane Lausman, Jim Bair, and non-LBC members Stuart Stoltzfus and Larry Groff.

BC Classic July 31
Started with a blistering pace. Main pack settled in, finishing at 18.5 mph. Other riders off the front came in at 20+ mph. Welcome! New member Neil Fickes. Riders: Rick Lehman (leader), Tom Hunt, Ron Lehman, Neil Fickes, Jerre Hockenbrocht, Ken Lessans, Scott Wagner, Barry Lavender, Mark Buckwalter, Kyle Awkerman and Andy Axmacher.

Penn Manor Panorama July 31
After picking up the trash on our adopted highway, we headed for the hills and enjoyed picturesque views of the Manor countryside. Riders: Rachel Kreider (leader), John Gantz, John Renard, Harry Campbell, Ray Landis, Irene Camp, and Lew Hershey.

Adopt A Highway July 31
C & D riders met at Apple Tree for breakfast and then trash pick-up on Columbia Avenue. Then we were warmed up for the beautiful views of Penn Manor and rolling terrain with a headwind. Good conversation, no flats, spills or lost riders. We kept the pace at 11.4. Please join us on Oct. 30 for the next Adopt A Highway cleanup. Remember walking is good for your bones (weight bearing exercise), biking (cardiovascular). So be kind to your bones. See you in October! Riders: Judy Flowers (leader), David Flowers (sweep), Judy Hurlbut, and Alan Hurlbut.

Rheems Relay July 31
72 degrees and humid at 8:00 a.m. A great summer morning for biking. Great ride. Riders: Jay Holstein (leader), Mark Engle, Dave Kessler and Janielle Willemin.