Rides

Berks County Bicycle Club Events

Delaware's 24th Annual Amish Country Bike Tour September 11
DOVER, DE – Delaware’s 24th Annual Amish Country Bike Tour and 25-Mile Bike Race set for Saturday, September 11, starting at Legislative Mall in Dover, Delaware. The bike tour, suited for all ages and abilities, includes 15, 25, 50, 62 and 100-mile loops, plus a separate 25-mile race loop, through the flatlands of Delaware’s Amish farmlands. Rest stops include the famous Amish Schoolhouse where members of the Amish community serve home-baked pies and cookies. Several additional food stops will be included, featuring healthy snacks, sandwiches and beverages. The Amish Country Bike Tour is produced by the non-profit Kent County Tourism and raises money for non-profit organizations. Register now by visit www.visitdover.com or call 800-233-5368.

14th Annual BCP Scenic Schuylkill Century September 11
Join 1,000 fellow cyclists for a picturesque tour through some of the most beautiful and quiet roads Philadelphia and Montgomery County have to offer. Whether you’re an avid or recreational cyclist, we have an award winning route for you through some of the most beautiful and quiet roads the Greater Philadelphia area has to offer. -- Ride our 25 or 40 mile route, or challenge yourself to our metric or full century route -- Breakfast at the start -- Five rest stops (with homemade goodies) -- Pizza bash at the finish -- SAG/mechanical support throughout.

8th Annual Harford County Pink Ribbon Ride September 18
Harford Community College, Bel Air Maryland. Ride consists of routes of 4, 12, 25, 40, 62 and 100 miles (which combines the 40 and 62 mile routes) around Harford Community College and throughout Harford County. Proceeds raised will support the programs of the Chesapeake Cancer Alliance as well as the programs of The Red Devils at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Rides will leave from the Susquehanna Center Building on the campus of Harford Community College starting at 7 AM. Marked routes, SAG, rest stops, cue sheets, maps provided as well as lunch. Massages will be available from 11 to 3. Showers available for use after the ride. $30 if preregistered by September 4 and $35 after September 4 and on site. Graduated fees for family members participating in the ride. Tee shirts available for $17 with preregistration and limited number of shirts will be available day of ride. Register on line at www.active.com or www.bike4breastcancer.org.

16th Annual Escape from New York September 25
Escape the crowds and ride out of Manhattan into the West Hudson Highlands. Enjoy the hospitality of New York Cycle Club as we go all out to deliver a food-filled, fun-filled and fabulous day of riding to all our friends in the cycling community. Choose one of three beautiful, well-marked routes of 50, 65 or 100 miles, all beginning and ending in Manhattan. All will offer picture-postcard views of the Hudson River and Palisades as you cross the George Washington Bridge and ride through the hidden pleasures of Bergen and Rockland Counties. After the ride join us for Manganaro’s hero sandwiches back at the Sakura Park finish. Sample products from Gelato Giuliana, Popchips, Cabot's Cheese, Siggi's Yogurt, Farmland Dairies. Make sure to check out displays of custom cycles from Johnny Coast, Fast Boy Cycles, and Bamboo Bike Studio.....all handcrafted right here in NYC! Stick around for the Escape New York Raffle drawing. You might be the winner of the VBT bicycling vacations Tour of Tuscany! This year’s ride profits benefit both Recycle-A-Bicycle,a youth training and environmental education initiative, and Transportation Alternatives, advocates for non-polluting, quiet, city-friendly travel.

PASA's 3rd Annual Bike Fresh Bike Local Ride September 26
Sign up for a fabulous bike tour of the Chester County countryside and a celebration of local foods. Choose from a 25, 50 or 75 mile ride beginning and ending at Victory Brewing Co. in Downingtown, followed by a delicious meal of local food and a Victory beer (for those 21 years or older). Guaranteed fun! Also new this year – 5 Mile Family Fun Ride! (go to http://www.pasafarming.org/bikefresh for details) Cost: $35 advance registration, available until Sept. 20th (includes free Buy Fresh Buy Local tee-shirt) / $40 day of event registration includes ride and lunch. Space is limited so reserve ahead online at: http://www.pasafarming.org/bikefresh All proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA).

GO GREEN BIKE TOUR Ocotober 2
Lackawanna State Park, near Scranton, PA. 22-, 29-, or 62-mi on-road routes, and several mountain bike routes for all abilities. Phone 570-945-6995 Contact: Countryside Conservancy

Bike Ride for Autism AJF50 [October 2
Proceeds from the annual AJF50 Bike Ride for Autism support the AJ Foundation and the Comprehensive Learning Center for Children with Autism. See link for detail and registration

Gap Gallop Century, Sunday October 3rd: Gap Gallop’s great scenery, varied terrain and lightly traveled roads make it one of the most enjoyable century rides in the Northeast. The 100 mile route crosses the Kittatinny Ridge (Blue Mountain) at Little Gap in Danielsville, then meanders for miles through the heavily wooded and sparsely populated countryside north of the mountain. The Gallop returns via the Delaware Water Gap, where the Delaware River makes a spectacular cut through the ridge. A 68-mile option crosses Little Gap with the 100, but returns through Wind Gap. Riders always appreciate the predominately downhill final 25 miles of both routes!
There is also a 50 mile option, which runs along the south side of the Blue Mountain without crossing the ridge.
Begins at Northampton Community College. www.lehighwheelmen.org

Ride Ataxia Philadelphia October 10
offers 10, 25, and 50 mile cycling route options along scenic country roads, inviting all levels of riders. Ride Ataxia Philadelphia benefits the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA). FARA is a non-profit organization dedicated to research and a cure for Friedreich's ataxia- a debilitating, life-shortening, degenerative neuro-muscular disorder. For more information, to register online or start raising funds for FARA please visit http://rideataxia.org/philly/

Eurand CF Cycle for Life October 10
Join the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for our 1st annual bike tour as we ride through some of the most scenic terrain in the Delaware Valley. The Eurand CF Cycle for Life is a fully supported ride with well-stocked rest stops, bike mechanics, ride marshals, breakfast, lunch and so much more. Don't miss out on the fun! HOW TO GET YOUR WHEELS IN MOTION: Sign up for the Eurand CF Cycle for Life with a team of co-workers, friends or family members and make a difference. The event will begin and end at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern, PA. You will have a choice of two mileage options: 64 miles or 32 miles. REGISTER TODAY to get the $30 early bird registration fee by going to http://delawarevalley.cff.org/cycleforlife/. This offer will end June 30, 2010. Registration Fees: 07/01/2010 - 10/09/2010: $45 Day of Registration: $60 Turn in your $185 fundraising minimum requirement on or before, October 10, 2010, to earn a long-sleeved official event t-shirt. Raise more money for a chance to earn an official event jersey and other great prizes! For more information call Chris Callanan at (610) 325-6001 or email ccallanan@cff.org. With your support, we will make CF stand for Cure Found!

2010 Camphill Challenge October 17
The Camphill Challenge on October 17, 2010, which begins and ends at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills located in Kimberton, PA, offers a 50 mile course for avid riders, moderately challenging 35 mile course, and easier 10 mile route suitable for families and beginner riders. Cyclists will wend their ways through Chester County during peak autumn foliage with astounding views of horse farms, historic homes, and covered bridges. A Camphill picnic will round out the day. Proceeds of the Camphill Challenge benefit Camphill Special School, Camphill Soltane, and Camphill Village Kimberton Hills: lifesharing communities for children, youth, and adults with intellectuals and developmental disabilities.