.

 

Berks County Bicycle Club Calendar and Club Ride Schedule
August-September 2010
By Matt Farrell
Ride Coordinator

RATING KEY -. Ride ratings are listed after the ride name. [A2-30]
Letters: A=Easiest… E=Most Difficult    
First Number: Terrain Rating  
Terrain rating 1-5 rates the total hilliness of the ride.
1= FLAT – easiest        
2= GENTLY ROLLING HILLS–moderate terrain with easiest of hills (Almost anyone can handle).
3= SOME HILLS – Moderate hills with some steeper grades (Moderately Challenging–but within the ability of most riders).
4= HILLY – The number and difficulty of hills is quite substantial (Very Challenging).
5= EXTREMELY HILLY – (Extreme Challenge – steep and long hills most of the ride–Requires a very high fitness level).
Second Number: Total Mileage for ride

Please note the Club policy on protective headgear: ALL Riders must wear Snell/ANSI rated helmets. Ride Host/Hostess will NOT give cue sheets to riders without helmets and that rider will not be considered an official participant of the Club ride. Please have your bike in proper working order BEFORE the start of ride. Arrive 10-15 minutes before start time so that all rides leave on time. Make sure you have a spare tube or patch kit and at least one water bottle.
If weather conditions are questionable, the ride host may notify club members by posting a message on Topica prior to the ride or make a decision at the starting location based on road conditions and weather forecasted at the time of the ride.

**************************************************************************************************
Hosting rides is a great way to get to know the other members in the club. We are in need of a host for the Antietam starting location. Please contact Matt Farrell at Mtrek520@msn.com  for details.
**************************************************************************************************

Paced Group Rides

Once again this year we would like to offer a Paced Group Ride option for the featured club rides. We will be doing things the same as last year. There were many times at the start of a ride, that once someone mentioned that they would be doing the ride at a paced ride speed most of others decided to join in the group for that particular ride. The following is to remind everyone of the idea of a Paced Ride Group.

Each weekend during the months of June thru Sept. there will be a Paced Group Option noted. What this will mean is, the people who choose to join the paced group will ride the same route as the featured ride, but as a group and at a pace of 13-15 mph. The paced group will also stop to re-group at the scheduled rest stops or if the group gets separated at intersections and on longer climbs.

In order to make the Paced Group a reality, we need some club members to volunteer to be the paced ride group leaders. The leaders would be someone other than the ride host of that day. Their responsibilities would be to make an announcement before the ride starts that would identify themselves and ask the people who will be doing the paced ride to wait 2-3 minutes until in the main group has left the starting location. During the paced ride the leader doesn’t necessarily need to be the lead rider of the group but more importantly they should have an idea of who is with the group.  They will also need to be mindful of the speed of the group.

If you are willing to be named a leader of an upcoming paced ride please contact me and I will included you in the ride schedule as per your requested ride. Even without a named leader. I hope to still have the paced group on all the featured rides. So if you want to do the paced ride please let the ride host know when you sign in for the ride. Then a paced group can be formed at the start of the ride. You can contact me during club rides or by e-mail at Mtrek520@msn.com.  Thanks.  Matt F.

Sept. 7 Tues.  6:00 PM. Pedal and Pig Out plus The Wendy & Jackie Historical tour 20-25 Miles. The Historical tour is at a 14-15 mph pace. Starting from Oley Valley High School, Jefferson St. Oley. Ride hostess is Deb M.

Sept. 8 Wed.  6:00 PM. Wednesday Night Recovery Ride 20-25 miles. Starting from North Reading Plaza Rt.
222 (Walmart) in Temple. Parking in lot behind the McDonald’s. Today’s ride hostess is Jane B.

Sept. 9 Thurs.  6:00 PM. Gary’s Thursday Night Ride 20-25 miles. Start from Oley Valley High School, Jefferson
St. Oley. Today's ride host is Gary R.

Sept. 11 Sat. 9:30 AM OL07 OLEY/PINEFORGE/BOYERTOWN LOOP [D3-28].  A quick ride before the club
picnic today. Starting from Oley Valley High School, Jefferson St. Oley. Today’s ride hostess is Jane B.

********************************************************************************************************************************
Sept. 11 Sat. Saturday afternoon, the Annual BCBC Picnic and General Membership Meeting, Laurel Park
Time: 2:00 PM till Dark  General Membership Meeting: 3:00 PM
Location:  Laurel Run Park (River Road, Reading)
Contact:  Donna Hodges (610) 698-4673 or hodgesdm@ptd.net

********************************************************************************************************************************
Sept. 12 Sun. 9:30 AM SHADY MAPLE BUDDA BELLY BUSTER RIDE [D3-45]. This ride will have a Paced
Group option.  Starting from Wyomissing High School off of CLAYTON AVE in Wyomissing.
Evans Street is a “DO NOT ENTER!”  Today’s ride hostess is Diane R.

Sept. 12 Sun. 1:00 PM Social Stay-Together Ride This will be a 20-25 mile ride. The group stays together and
will stop every 7-9 miles or when needed.  Average speed between 10-13 mph. Starting from Daniel Boone
Middle School on Weavertown Road in Amityville. Today's ride host is Ron C.

Sept. 14 Tues.  6:00 PM. Pedal and Pig Out plus The Wendy & Jackie Historical tour 20-25 Miles. The Historical tour is at a 14-15 mph pace. Starting from Oley Valley High School, Jefferson St. Oley. Today's ride hostess is Deb M.

Sept. 15 Wed.  6:00 PM. Wednesday Night Recovery Ride 20-25 miles. Start from Conrad Weiser Elementary
School on Lincoln Rd. in Wernersville. Today’s ride hostess is Marge E.

Sept. 16 Thurs.  6:00 PM. Gary’s Thursday Night Ride  20-25 miles. Starting from Fleetwood Middle School on
Richmond St. in Fleetwood. Today's ride host is Gary R.

Sept. 18 Sat. 9:30 AM NEW RIDE [C3?-50] Walt and Kate will be the host for a new ride starting from St. Peters Village. The ride travels through Kimberton, Burchrunville, and into Lancaster and Berks Counties. The ride is 50 miles with a 30 mile option. After the ride you can cool off and plunge into into French Creek behind the village.  Food is available from various cafes. Meet at big parking lot across the street from St. Peter's Inn. St Peter’s Village is located between Elverson and Rt. 100 just off of Rt. 23 in Chester County.

Sept. 19 Sun. Sat. 8:00 AM MATT’S ADVENTURE RIDE WI29 HERSHEY PARK CENTURY RIDE Not as
much of an adventure as a club favorite. Come out and do a later season century to Hershey Park. There will be
a lunch stop at Chocolate World. The optional ride for today will be WI24 South Mountain Circle [C3-33].
The starting location for the rides is the Wilson High School off of Dwight St. Today’s Ride host is Matt F.

Sept. 19 Sun. 9:30 AM Social Stay-Together Ride This will be a 20-25 mile ride. The group stays together and
will stop every 7-9 miles or when needed.  Average speed between 10-13 mph.  Start from Wyomissing H.S. off
of CLAYTON AVE in Wyomissing.  Hosts are Marge E & Paul V.

Sept. 21 Tues.  6:00 PM. Pedal and Pig Out plus The Wendy & Jackie Historical tour 20-25 Miles. The Historical tour is at a 14-15 mph pace. Starting from Oley Valley High School, Jefferson St. Oley.  Ride hostess is Deb M.

Sept. 22 Wed.  6:00 PM. Wednesday Night Recovery Ride 20-25 miles. Starting from Fleetwood Middle School
on Richmond St. in Fleetwood. Today's ride host is Alan F.

Sept. 23 Thurs.  6:00 PM. Gary’s Thursday Night Ride 20-25 miles. Starting from Schuylkill Valley Elementary
off Ashley Way in Leesport. Today's ride host is Gary R.

Sept. 24-26 Pine Creek Rail-Trail Weekend Trip  Rusty & Laurie Riley will be hosting this weekend getaway.
See detail in the Trail Ride section of the newsletter on page 3.

Sept. 25 Sat. 9:30 AM BR25 CHESTER COUNTY RIDE [D4-44]. This is a KOM ride. Starting from Brecknock
Elementary School Rt. 568 just off Rt. 625 in Knauers. Today's ride host is Kent S.

Sept. 26 Sun. 9:30 AM NT10 ONTELAUNEE WATERSHED BRIDGE LOOP [D3-36]. This ride will have a
Paced Group option.  Starting from North Reading Plaza (Walmart) Rt. 222 in Temple. Parking in lot behind the
McDonald’s. Today’s ride host is Dave F.

Sept. 26 Sun. 1:00 PM NT10 ONTELAUNEE WATERSHED BRIDGE LOOP [D3-36]. This ride will have a
Paced Group option.  Starting from North Reading Plaza (Walmart) Rt. 222 in Temple. Parking in lot behind the
McDonald’s. Today’s ride host is Bill R.

Oct. 2 Sat. 9:30 AM CW26 GOT WINE RIDE [D3-45]. A tour of three local wineries in the western part of the
county.  Allow the whole day to enjoy stopping and tasting and purchasing wines at the wineries. There will be a
“wine wagon” accompanying the ride to carry all the purchases. Come out and enjoy a relaxed pace and good
company. The optional ride for today is CW10 QUARRY SWIM RIDE [C3-35]. Starting from the Conrad Weiser
Elementary School on Lincoln Rd in Wernersville Today’s ride host is Harry S.

Oct. 3 Sun. 9:30 AM WI09 BUNKER HILL LOOP [C3-30]. Starting from Wilson High School off of Dwight St in
West Lawn. Today’s Ride host is Tom D.