LBC Rides from the Past - September 2004

Oregon Dairy Special Sept 1
For a change in routine, we decided to do the ride in the opposite direction. We also eliminated part of the route due to ongoing road construction. As we ate our ice cream, we discussed the current news concerning Floyd Landis and his several contract offers for next year. We also hoped that he would have another "meet and greet," similar to the one last winter. On the trip back Greg graced against the tandem team of Andrew and Brooke. With Brooke pouring on the coal, Greg didn't stand a chance. Riders: Gary Musser (Rider Leader), Pat Kruse, Judy Flowers, Carol Young, Brian Winn, Andrew Mead, Brooke Mead, James Thomas, Greg Paulson, Alan Hurlbut, Judy Hurlbut, Ellen Newswanger and Everett Newswanger.

D Signed for Lunch Sept 4
Beautiful ride for the first day of Labor Day weekend. Everyone rode together enjoying results of the summer's growing effort: lush field crops and beautiful flower gardens. Arrived back at Hennigans too early for lunch. Riders: Judy Hurlbut (Ride Leader), Anne Schleef, Harry Campbell, Chuck Wissing, John Peregoy, Alan Hurlbut, Kim Manning, Henry Manning, J.T. Catlett, and Janielle Willemin.

Terre Hill Ride Sept 4
What a great turn out on such a beautiful day, 27 club riders and 4 guests. It was suggested that anyone who wanted to take the "hill" out of Terre Hill could follow John Mullineaux and the rest would stay on cue. Around the 7-mile mark John and his band of merry marauders stopped for, shall we say, "personal reasons." They were never seen or heard from again. Kay Knepper and I biked onward to Sheetz's where we met up with Joe. For the next several miles the three of us rode together until we caught up with Diane who was checking out the intricacy of the local roadway system with one of the native inhabitants. As we entered Terre Hill the lead group was just taking off, not knowing that in a few seconds several of them would be off cue and finding another way back. After our rest stop, we continued on our way never seeing another club rider the whole way home. Kay and Joe pealed off and Diane and I finished alone at 13.9 m.p.h. (advertised pace was 14 m.p.h.) Once back at L.C.H.S. I learned Candae had a rear wheel problem (broken spoke) and was given a ride back to the school by a local resident. Riders: Don Whitehead (Ride Leader and Sweep), Ray Landis, Steve Schmohl, John Mullineaux, Lew Hershey, Joe Paparo, Dave Kessler, John Gantz, Candae Deen, Greg deVitry, Ed Fearnow, Bob Colton, Dale Buckwalter, Joe Knepper, Kay Knepper, Matt London, Tim Barley, Sr. Tony DeNunzio, Mike Lutz, Rich Wagner, Andy Charles, Dirk Suereth, Scott Wagner, John Hinchey, Chris Merchant, Roger Sheaffer, John Renard Diana Rollin, and non-LBC members: Rick Paparo, Bill Ressel and Kevin Binkley.

Cornwall Furnace Sept 4 Great day for a ride! Great ride! No wind, but plenty of rolling terrain to keep our hearts beating at an almost anaerobic pace. Groups came in at 19.7 and 18.3 m.p.h. Jonathan volunteered to be chase police. Riders: Rick Lehman (Ride Leader), Ron Pfautz, Dale Buckwalter, Neil Fickes, Mark Buckwalter, Ed Granger, Paul Swarm, Tom Hunt, Barry Lavender, Ron Lehman, Marlin Hess, Neil Gussman, Tony Donati, Gary Kintzer, Ken Lessans, Mike and Heidi Hendrix and non-LBC member Jonathan Crothers. Rheems Relay Sept 4 No incidents. Great weather. Great ride. Come experience the Rheems Relay and see Northwestern Lancaster County. Riders: Jay Holstein (Ride Leader), Joe Sears.

Tour de Marietta Sept 5
We welcomed Bob Smith as a new member to the club. We began with 7 riders. Part way through 2 left the ride and then there were 5. After riding through Maytown the 5 became 3 and 2. But, two miles from the end, because one of the three had a flat, the 2 caught up with the 3 and we were 5 again. It was a nice day to ride to Marietta. Riders: Lloyd Melhorn (Ride Leader), Bob Smith, Curtis Palmer, Damon Schlott, John Peregoy, Celeste Neuhard, and Greg deVitry.

Manheim Auction Loop Sept 5
I can't believe that I volunteered to lead this ride three times in a row. I think I was bamboozled. Anyway, we had two new riders that joined us. They did a great job. I say that because they both came in ahead of the leader. All right, everyone came in ahead of the leader! Dr. Gay was on call. He had to stop a few times to answer his phone. There were some comments made about one or two calls by a couple of the riders. Due to the nature of the comments I think I will just leave it as comments made. The weather was overcast which was a good thing-no sun beating down on you also had a strong wind and, or course, it seemed like we were always riding into it. Stopped at Sheetz for a break, got back underway and headed back for Catholic High. Riders: Ray Landis (Ride Leader), Rich Wagner, Don Whitehead, Steve Schmohl, Lou Gray, Dave Kessler, Emily McKeon, Angela Galgon, Rick Reisinger, Tom Hodges, Sylvia Newcomer, Joseph Meszaros, John Gantz and non-LBC members Nathan Doth and Bill Heistand.

A Short Ride to Intercourse Sept 5
Good ride, good group on a windy, overcast hilly day. Riders: Tony LaRosa (Ride Leader), Harry Campbell (sweep), Judy Flowers, David Flowers, Dottie Sheehy, Ralph Dixon, Irene Camp, Bob Camp, Pam Klingensmith, Reuben Weaver, Steve Mentzer, Robert Brock, Harold Fulmer, and non-LBC members: David Hommel and Carmen Garcia-Hommel.

Labor Day Lament (A) Sept 5
A great showing of riders for this annual holiday classic. Will be scheduled again. Riders: Paul & Angela Swarm (leaders) Mike Lutz, Jon Lyons, Mike Nolan, Barry Lavender, Tom Hunt, Ken Lessans, Mark Buckwalter, Jamie Clinton, Bart J. Torre, Bart G. Torre, Pat Casey

Labor Day Harvest Ride (B/C) Sept 6
This ride was part of the LBC Labor Day extravaganza that started as an add-on ride to the A-pace Harvest Ride led by Andrew Mead. In addition to the 53 mile ride I also created and printed off cue sheets for a 35.5 mile ride which I dubbed the Harvest Ride Light. As it turned out, most of the twenty B/C riders chose the "Light" ride leaving Jeff DeLong, Lew Hershey, and me to do the full monty. The two groups split up at the crossroads at Shoeneck. My wife was in the "Light" group so I was able to learn that John Gantz led the group with assistance from Ray Landis and the cue sheet which I had labored over was discarded like a bad dream. I think Ray was overheard saying, "We don't need no stinkeen cue sheet." It was a beautiful day for bike riding with plenty of hills. I even added a major hill to the ride that wasn't on the cue sheet. Actually I think we all followed Ray Landis up Durlach Road to Mt Airy Road instead of taking the more civilized Eastern route to Shoeneck. Nevertheless, it was a great ride and I'm looking forward to doing it again in October. Riders: Joe Knepper (leader), Edward Gower, Don Whitehead, Therese Regan, Andy Smith, Joe Beatty, Ray Landis, Dave Kessler, Jeff DeLong, Pearl DeLong, John Donati, Sylvia Weaver, Kay Knepper, Chris Ripostelia, Jack Hohunell (?), Matt London, Jude Sharp, Bill Ressel, John Gantz and Lew Hershey.

Harvest Lititz - Impromptu Sept 6
Felt like a party. In fact, it was a grand LBC Labor Day celebration with 60+ cyclists gathering at the crack of dawn for exercise and camaraderie. As the A riders departed and the B/C riders departed, a phone reservation for the 26 D riders at the Family Cupboard was being made. An eclectic group with ages ranging from 9 years to 77 years enjoyed and completed this newly designed 22-mile route. Lots of laughter was heard around the breakfast table attesting to the group's jovial holiday spirit. Maria (age 9) is in training for a triathlon scheduled for early October. With her focus and perseverance she'll do well. Riders: Alan Hurlbut (Ride Leader), Judy Hurlbut (sweep), Don Lewis, Harry Campbell, Carol Young, Karen Drawbaugh, Steve Snyder, Jim Payton, Judy Flowers, Gail Brainard, Steve Brainard, Pat Kruse, Susan Dellinger, Maria Denunzio, Carol Weisser, Sylvia Newcomer, Celeste Neuhard, John Peregoy, Janielle Willemin, Irene Camp, Bob Camp, Dana Hodges, Tom Hodges, Pearl DeLong, Carl and Rachel Kreider.

Harvest Ride--A-pace ride Sept 6
From humble beginnings as a single A ride for the holiday, the Harvest Ride grew into a true club event, with A, B, C, and D rides, mileage, and breakfast options available. The A team left first so that anyone dropped would be picked up by the B group. After a brief warm-up, the pace picked up after climbing Owl Hill Rd. The pace continued to step up throughout, finishing somewhere approaching 20mph. Special thanks to the Crones for pulling this leader back into the main group as we departed Denver. Riders: Andrew Mead (leader). Ed Fearnow, Cindy Davis, Mark Buckwalter, Tom Hunt, Marlin Hess, Neil Gussman, Dale Burkholder, Eileen & Neil Crone (tandem), Jack Hohenadel, Scott Wagner, Barry Lavender, Paul Smeltz, Pat Casey, Bart Torre, and Tim Norejko.

Harvest B/C pace ride Sept. 6
This ride was part of the LBC Labor Day extgraveganza that started as an add-on ride to the A-pace Harvest Ride led by Andrew Mead. In addition to the 53 mile ride I also created a 35.5 mile ride which I dubbed the Harvest Ride Light. As it turned out, most of the twenty B/C riders grabbed a cue sheet for the "Light" ride leaving Jeff DeLong, Lew Hershey, and me to do the full 53 miler. The two groups split up at the crossroads at Shoeneck. My wife was in the "Light" group so I was able to learn that John Gantz led that group with assistance from Ray Landis and the cue sheet which I had labored over was discarded like a bad dream. I think Ray was overheard saying, "We don't need no stinkeen cue sheet." It was a beautiful day for bike riding with plenty of hills. I even added a major hill to the ride that wasn't on the cue sheet. Actually I think we all followed Ray Landis up Durlach Road to Mt Airy Road instead of taking the more civilized Eastern route to Shoeneck. Nevertheless, it was a great ride and I'm looking forward to doing it again in October. Riders: Joe Knepper (leader), Edward Grower, Don Whitehead, Theresa Regan, Andy Smith, Joe Beatty, Ray Landis, Dave Kessler, Jeff DeLong, John Donati, Tyler Weaver, Kay Knepper, Chris Riportella, Jack Hohuarell, Matt London, Jude Sharp, Bill Ressel, John Gantz, Lew Hershey.

Freeze and Frizz Is Where It Is Sept 8
Frances showed up for ice cream,; however, brought with her, her friends, RAIN!! They forgot their bikes so we had to cancel the ride. Riders: Harry Campbell (Ride Leader)

Farmersville - Hinkletown Ride Sept. 11
Another beautiful day for a bike ride. This was a fast group of riders and I eventually assumed a comfortable place in the back of the pack. But there was some unintentional jockying for position as several riders got off cue several times during the ride. Dirk was on the ride and made a few mental notes on potential cue sheet changes. And there was a short stretch of road that was packed gravel which the ride leader had not warned us about. But it was a good day for a ride and everyone finished the ride with a smile. Riders: Joe Knepper (leader), Dave Heck, Lisa Heck, Craig Shreiner, Dirk Suereth, Damon Schlott, Doug Johnson, Diana Rollin, Ed Grange, Rich Wagner, Emily McKleen, Kevin Binkley, Jason Binkley

Donegal Springs Ride (A) Sept 11
At the start of the ride, Barry Lavender offered a moment of silence in recognition and memory of the victims of 9/11. Barry is a retired New York City Police Officer who experienced 9/11 firsthand. Thank you, Barry. The ride was a fast and steady pace. Around Marietta "International" Airport, I believe we passed the D ride going the opposite direction. With 10 miles to go, Tom Goldbach hooked up with us. Good group. Good pace. Good ride. Riders: Kyle Awkerman (leader), Barry Lavender, Ken Lessans, Paul Smeltz, Mark Buckwalter, Scott Wagner, Brian Sowatsky, Tom Hunt, Ken Stadden Marlin Ness and non LBC member Bart Torre.

Farmersville - Hinkletown Ride (B) Sept 11
Another beautiful day for a bike ride. This was a fast group of riders and I eventually assumed a comfortable place in the back of the pack. But there was some unintentional jockeying for position as several riders got off cue several times during the ride. Dirk was on the ride and made a few mental notes on potential cue sheet changes. And there was a short stretch of road that was packed gravel which the ride leader had not warned us about. But it was a good day for a ride and everyone finished the ride with a smile. Riders: Joe Knepper (leader), Dave Heck, Lisa Heck, Craig Shreiner, Dirk Suereth, Damon Schlott, Doug Johnston, Diana Rollin, Ed Granger, Rick Wagner, Emily McKeon, and non-LBC members, Kevin Binkley and Jason Binkley.

Back Run Ramble (C) Sept 11
Good turnout on a beautiful day for a ride. Sunny and warm. Perfect day. Welcome Karl and Andy on their first LBC ride. Harry treated us to raisin filled cookies at Sheetz., then headed back to East Petersburg School. On S. Erisman Road, Harry's tire flattened. The group waited, except Jan and Andy who had to get to Andy's surprise party at Groff's Farm. Hope he was surprised and made the party. Riders: Judy Flowers (leader), David Flowers (sweep), Harry Campbell, Chris Merchant, Pearl DeLong, Dave Kessler, Tammie Calabrese, John Gantz, Steve Young, Elaine Young, Al and Fern Dieffenbach, Mary Stadden, Tom Mellinger, Tim Barley, Sr., Jan Solkov, Marilyn Gelsinger and non LBC members Karl Myer and Andy Kauffman.

Schwing Ride (D) Sept 11
A most enjoyable ride on a beautiful morning! One case of road rash, and two bent rims caused by road work. Riders: Barb Koppenhafer (leader), Jim Payton, Phil Wright, Cindy Snyder, Anne Schleef, Karen Drawbaugh, Barb Koppenhafer, Ellen Koppenhafer, Henry Manning, Janielle Willemin, and Xenia M. Muniz.

Maytown Circle Ride (D) Sept 12
Riders: Anne Schleef (leader), Joe Auchey, Michael Riggi, and Tom Mellinger.

Witness Ride (A) Sept 12
A good turnout on a nice morning. I picked a ride leaving from Lampeter-Strasburg to provide a little different view of the county. I modified the route to avoid some rough roads and congested areas discovered the day prior while driving the route. Everyone seemed to enjoy the new route which we were able to traverse at an average speed of 19.5. Riders: Dirk Suereth (leader); Tom Hunt, Mark Buckwalter, Ken Say, Paul Swarm, Ken Lessans, Barry Lavender, Tom Lyons; Non LBC Members: Pat Casey and Ken Snyder

Penryn Pancake Promenade (B) Sept. 12
This was the second ride lead of the weekend for me and another beautiful day for a ride. On days like this you just can't beat the country roads of Lancaster County for riding bike. This ride started at Conestoga Valley High School parking lot where a group of bike riders from WGAL TV were also starting a ride. I pumped up the tires on Susan Shapiro's bike and briefly rode along side Kim Lemon at the very beginning of the ride. The WGAL team headed East at Witmer and we headed North towards Penryn for pancakes. Yes, we did invite the WGAL team to join us and I did invite Kim and crew to join the Bike Club. Maybe we'll see them "down the road." On both B rides this weekend I rode much of the way with new Club member Damon Schlott and on the Penryn ride Randy Haluck who I believe is also fairly new to the Club. Riders: Joe Knepper (leader), Damon Schlott, Jim Bair, Steve Gerber, Tim Good, Mike Lutz, Rich Wagner, Emily McKleen, Steve Young, Bill Crawford, Randy Haluck, Craig shreiner, Bill Ressel, Matt London, Scott Wagner

Ride to Manheim (C) Sept 12
Cool, sunny start to a nice ride. Short rain shower as we got to Manheim, just enough to get us wet. Stop at Molly. Welcome Heather and Katie on their first LBC ride. No spills or lost riders. After everyone left, I rode home and had a flat rear tire two miles from home. Wow, what a great group. Riders: Judy Flowers (leader), Harry Campbell (sweep), Rick Shoup, Karen Drawbaugh, Jim Payton, Gary Forster, John McKelvey, David Flowers, Mary Stadden, John Rohrkemper, John Gantz, John Furry, Jeff DeLong, Pearl DeLong, Lauren Lane, Pam Tronsor, Marilyn Gelsinger, Jan Solkov, and non LBC members Heather Kovich, Katie Schultz, and Andy Kaufman.

Witness Ride (A) Sept 12
Good turn out on a nice morning. I picked a ride leaving from Lampeter-Strasburg for a little different view of the county. Although the route was modified to avoid some rough roads and congested areas, the group averaged 19.5 and everyone seemed to enjoy the ride. Riders: Dirk Suereth (leader), Tom Hunt, Mark Buckwalter, Ken Gay, Paul H. Swarm, Ken Lessans, Barry Lavender, and Lou Lyons (?), non-LBC members Pat Cassell and Ken Snyder.

Middle Creek/South Mountain (A) Sept 18
Ride was cancelled due to rain from Hurricane Ivan. Neil Crone bicycled to starting point and met me while I stayed in my car. We went to his job at Ephrata Hospital and discussed bicycling while he worked. LBC email service stated that ride is next day. Only 7 people came because a minority of LBC members knew of the rescheduling and weather was cold and windy. Five people climbed the 3 optional courses which is now called "Reuben's Challenge." It is a ride within the ride and has its own cue sheet. I learned that some bicyclists do this ride or part of it all year in order to train for the big day. But a word of caution here: Avoid doing the optional climbs in the fall when leaves are on the roads. Losing traction when climbing an 18 percent grade means bike will stop and you will fall. Tom suggested that ride be cancelled next year if there is a light rain because wet roads are dangerous for climbing. I agreed. Riders: Reuben Weaver (leader), Kyle Awkerman, Ken Lessans, Craig Shreiner, Barry Lavender, Tom Hunt and Ken Stadden.

Bareville Jaunt Ride (C) Sept 18
I woke up to the remnants of hurricane Ivan today and at 8:00 am decided that there was no way we would be riding at 9:00. I e-mail the club members and let them know that if the weather was better by noon (and it was) I would be at Lancaster Catholic H.S. to pass out the cue sheets for a one o'clock ride. Not sure if my e-mail didn't get out in time, windy and cloudy conditions, wet roads, or a combination of these kept all but one rider from showing up. Anyway, Cecilia and I started out with the understanding that if the wind got to be too much we would cut the ride short. Once we turned onto Horseshoe road the decision was a no brainer. In order to do battle with the head wind on the way home, we needed to refuel. So after a quick stop in Leola for pizza, we headed back to L.C.H. S. finishing the 18.5 miles at 12.9 mph. Riders were: Don Whitehead (leader) and non-LBC member Cecilia Good

Butter Side Down (D) Sept 18
Due to the effects of Hurricane Ivan's path crossing the scheduled route of today's bike ride, I cancelled it. Cancelled not postponed until later, because 6 inches of water is standing on the road under the route 30 underpass, suggesting that the roads along the Conestoga and her tributaries would be closed with flooding waters. Riders: Judy Hurlbut, (leader)

Bowmansville/Shirk Ride (A) Sept 19
WINDY! Riders: Marlin Hess, Dwayne Clinton, Dale Burkholder, Mark Buckwalter, Paul Smeltz, and Andrew Mead (leader). New Holland Long (C) Sept 19 Windy, windy-in our face the first half of the ride-clear and cool. We had tailwind to go home on. Gene and Judy Homan rode sweep for us on their tandem bike. Great job. Riders: John McKelvey (leader), Gene and Judy Homan (tandem - sweep), Rick Shoup, Dave Heck, Lesa Heck, Steve Gerber, Matt London, Joe Auchey and Tom Mellinger.

Muggles Meander (D) Sept 19
Fifteen riders started, but only 14 finished & 2 of those cut it short. Rumor has it that Ray's sick jokes made John sick to his stomach and he had to go home!! Only incident occurred in the Oregon Dairy parking lot. We had crossed over Oregon Pike at the traffic light to avoid crossing on Creek Road, only to find that Oregon Dairy had been taken over by race cars racing around the lot thru pylons. A very nice fellow there tried to manhandle Harry without bothering to explain what was going on!! His arrogance reminded me of that of the current administration. Molly was on her first club ride & Bob on his second. Riders: Alan Hurlbut (leader), Judy Hurlbut (sweep), Jim Payton, Dottie Sheehy, Anne Schleef, Carol Young, Ray Landis, Harry Campbell, Bob Smith, Jim Bair, Molly Bair, Pam Tronsor, Michael Riggi, Ellen Koppenhafer and John Rohrkemper.

Spring Garden Ride Long (C) Sept 25
Good weather continued into the weekend and this ride started out a healthy clip. A group of faster riders gradually pulled ahead but at around 12 miles into the ride the front group of riders turned around and doubled back. They did this because the cue sheet called for a left turn on Amish Road but the road sign said Slaymaker Hill Rd. This front group rode by the rest of us who had stopped to check out a map. Unfortunately, one of our new Club riders, Karl Myer, decided to follow the fast front group as they went in the opposite direction looking for Amish Road. Karl is from Allentown and this was his second Club ride. Earlier in the ride Karl told me he is a C paced rider. In the meantime, John Renard ended the confusion for the map-reading group, by informing us that Slaymaker Hill Rd is Amish Rd when you turn left up ahead. So the main group of riders continued on cue but at about the 15 mile mark, Damon Schlott and John Renard turned back to "rescue" Karl as we realized he probably would not be able to keep up with the fast riders. The rest of us finished the ride and we were all glad to see Karl, Damon, and John make it back to the starting point at CVHS. Riders: Joe Knepper (leader), Tim Good, Rick Shoup, Candae Deen, John Renard, Karl Myer, Ray Landis, Paul Benham, Mike Tshudy, Damon Schlott, Rich Wagner, Gary Forster, Chris Riportella.

Strausstown (A) Sept 25
We had normal late summer weather which is not cold or hot. We split into 3 groups. There was the where's-the-fire? A-pace group averaging close to 20 mph. If the pace is over 20 mph with hills, I think the A should stand for Armstrong. The B-pace group stopped for food and water. I guess the A-pace group stopped also. I'll never know what everyone did. Because of road arrows, everyone did their own pace. I was along at the back due to a flat tire and I had lunch at Trainer's Midway Diner. Two people did not sign the sheet. The one person headed for home near the starting point and the other person was spotted on the ride near Strausstown. Kyle said he did this ride 6 times this year. Myself and other bicyclists do it several times per year. We enjoy the low-traffic roads and beautiful scenery. Also, on August 28 approximately 13 bicyclists from a local church related club did this ride. Riders: Reuben Weaver (leader), John Donati, Diane Lausman, Roger Sheaffer, Mark Buckwalter, Neil Fickes, Ed Fearnow, Barry Lavender, Andy Null, Tim Norejko, Marlin Hess, Kyle Awkerman, Craig Shreiner, Neil Gussman, Jonathan Crothers, John Glick, and Dale Burkholder.

Landis Valley Ride (D) Sept 25
Riders: Dottie Sheehy (leader), Alan Hurlbut (sweep), Harry Campbell, Phil Wright, David Farrow (?), Judy Hurlbut, Brian Winn and Pam Tronsor.

Rheems Relay (C) Sept 26
By royal proclamation, the final Rheems Relay is history. Stay tuned for the return of the Rheems Ramble, new and improved.

Tom's Special (D) Sept 26
Great group. Nice Ride. If you ever have a flat-this is the group you may want to share it with. Three miles in, the "flatter" was me. Many thanks to Tory, Jim F. and Craig for their fast, efficient changing abilities. Everyone else patiently encouraged them. There's to the group! Thanks! Riders: Karen Drawbaugh (leader), Tom Mellinger (sweep), Jim Payton, Ray Landis, Steve Holland, Jim Forster, John Rohrkemper, Ellen Koppenhafer, Dottie Sheehy, Michael Riggi, Cindy Snyder, Gene Snyder, Pam Tronsor, Joe Auchey, Craig Shanbach, Tony LaRosa, Pam Klingensmith and Pat Kruse.

Triple Play (A) Sept 26
Riders: Rick Lehman (leader), Mike Lutz, Ken Lessans, Mark Buckwalter, Tom Hunt, Barry Lavender, Angela Swarm, Paul Swarm, Gary Kintzer, and non-LBC member Kenny Snyder.

New Holland Dutch Ride (B) Sept 26
This ride started out with 22 riders. When it was over I could account for 7. I hope everyone had a good ride, I know I did. Riders were: Don Whitehead (leader), Dave Kessler, Steve Gerber, Kevin Weber, Zach Wedler, Paul Yatabe, John Ericson, Cindy Davis, Lisa and Dave Heck, Craig Shreiner, Rich Wagner, Joe Knepper, Angela Galgon, Jude Sharp, Scott Wagner, Tammie Calabrese, Diane Lausman, John Donati, Cathy and Howard Hockheiser (Phila. Bike Club), Tony Denunzio and a special cameo appearance by Brian Mitchell.

Penn-Run (C) Sept 26
Before we left the parking lot Nancy had a flat. While Carl was changing the flat he stepped in an anthill and Randy had to finish the tire while Carl brushed the "millions" of ant off his feet. Curtis and Greg soon broke away and we didn't see them again. After enjoying the Manheim countryside we made a slight change in the route so we could take a break at Molly's. We finished with a higher than advertised pace but we all stayed together and had a good time. Riders: Rachel Kreider (leader), Carl Kreider, Ray Landis, John Gantz, Lew Hershey, Celeste Neuhard, John Peregoy, Randy Haluck, Greg DeVitry, Curtis Palmer, John Renard, Nancy Youst and Doug Stark