A Rides
B Rides
C Rides
D rides
Tandem rides
Ride Schedule
October 2009
Weekly Rides
Ice Cream Rides
Ride Classifications
Starting Locations

October 'A' Ride Schedule
Date DAY TIME RIDE NAME DIST PACE START SITE
Oct 3 Sat 8:30 CVHS- Strasburg 36H 19 mph Conestoga Valley HS
Oct 4 Sun 8:30 Farmersville Frolic 27 R 19 mph Conestoga Valley HS
Oct 10 Sat 9:00 Terre Hill Ride 43R 17 mph Lancaster Catholic HS
Oct 11 Sun 8:30 Central Manor 33 H 19 mph East Pete Elementary
Oct 17 Sat 9:00 ACCR - Historic Lititz Ride 26 R All pace Landis Valley Museum
Oct 18 Sun 8:30 Susquehannock 56 M 16mph Manor Middle School
Oct 24 Sat 8:30 Sunny side Down 32 R 19 mph Manheim Central HS
Oct 25 Sun 9:00 Vintage Velo Run 32H 17 mph Manor Middle School
Oct 31 Sat 9:00 Toll Gate Tour 36 R 19 mph Landisville Middle School
Every  Tues 5:30 HSC Training Ride 30 R 17-21 Hempfield Sports Complex
Every  Thurs 5:30 Thursday Eve Special 27 R 17-21 Landis Valley Museum
 Note:  Cue sheets will not be handed out at Show N Go rides.
October 'B' Ride Schedule
DATE DAY TIME RIDE NAME DIST PACE START SITE
Oct 3 Sat 10:00 Tom's Birthday Special * 52 R 14 Hempfield Sports Complex
Oct 4 Sun 9:00 Reuben's Challenge 42 M 14 Ephrata Cloister Shop. Ctr.
Oct 10 Sat 9:00 Strausstown Ride 62 H 14 Ephrata Cloister Shop. Ctr.
Oct 11 Sun 8:30 Limeville Trek 41 R 15 Conestoga Valley HS
Oct 17 Sat 9:00 ACCR - Historic Lititz Ride 26 R All Paces Landis Valley Museum
Oct 17 Sat 8:00 Roots Auction & Return ** 33 F 13-15 Lancaster Catholic HS
Oct 18 Sun 9:00 Legend of Scalpy Hollow  48 M 14 Lampeter Strasburg HS 
Oct 24 Sat 9:00 Cains Quest 41 R 16 Conestoga Valley HS
Oct 25 Sun 9:30 Spring Garden Long 30 R 15 Conestoga Valley HS
Oct 31 Sat 9:00 CVHS-N.H.- Airport 43 F 16 Conestoga Valley HS
Nov 1 Sun 8:00 ARC Third, Second, and First Loops *** 37R, 31F, 37R 15 Bird In Hand Restaurant
*  Tom's Birthday Special ride starts at 10:00 (HSC Training Ride - 31R), re-group or pick up new riders and head back out at 12:30 (Tom's Special Chiques Creek Tour - 21R).
**  Roots Auction and Return will be an "Option ride".  This was developed for 1st time “century” riders to get 100 in.  No one is dropped!  Refreshments will be available when the leader returns to the start location.   Three rides will be offered.  The standard ride at 33 miles leaves at 8:00.  After the ride returns, you can stay on to do a Metric Century option leaving at 10:30, and if you are feeling brave, the century option rounds out the day at 1:00.
*** Taking a page from Mr .02, the ARC Third (37R), Second (31F), and First (37R) Loops will be offered, with a break and refreshments in between.  These are different cues, for a total of 105 miles.  Rides start at 8:00, ~10:45, and ~1:15. 
October 'C' Ride Schedule
DATE   DAY TIME RIDE  NAME DIST PACE START  SITE
Oct 3 Sat 9:00 Ride to Manheim Long 23F 13 East Pete Elementary
Oct 4 Sun 9:00 CVHS-NH-Airport 36R 13 Conestoga Valley HS
Oct 10 Sat 9:30 Penryn Pancake Promenade 33 R 13 Landis Valley Museum
Oct 11 Sun 9:00 Back Run Ramble 34R 13 East Pete Elementary
Oct 17 Sat 9:00 ACCR - Historic Lititz Ride 26R All Paces Landis Valley Museum
Oct 18 Sun 9:00 Tour De Marietta 39R 13 East Pete Elementary
Oct 24 Sat 9:00 Donegal Delight 28R 13 Donegal High School
Oct 24 Sat 10:00 Penn Manor Panorama 23R 13 Woods Edge Shopping Plaza
Oct 25 Sun 9:00 Chickies Creek Long 22F 13 East Pete Elementary
Oct 31 Sat 9:00 Buena Vista (Long) 37R 13 Conestoga Valley HS
Nov 1 Sun 9:00 Penn Run 33R 13 East Pete Elementary
October 'D' Ride Schedule
DATE   DAY TIME RIDE  NAME DIST PACE START  SITE
Oct 3 Sat 9:00 East Pete Treat 15 F 11 East Pete Elementary
Oct 4 Sun 9:00 Buena Vista Short 20 F 11 Conestoga Valley HS
Oct 10 Sat 9:00 WII Ride F 11 Manheim Twp Comm Park
Oct 11 Sun 9:00 Rapturous Ride 20 F 11 Landis Valley Museum
Oct 17 Sat 9:00 Historic Lititz Ride (ACCR) 15 F 11 Landis Valley Muserum
Oct 18 Sun 9:00 East Pete West 15 F 11 East Pete Elementary
Oct 24 Sat 9:00 Sunday Evening Social 19 F 11 Warwick High School
Oct 25 Sun 10:00 Mid Morning Intercourse Ride F 11 Kitchen Kettle Village
Oct 31 Sat 10:00 Muggles Meander 20 F 11 Lancaster Catholic HS
Nov 1 Sun 10:00 Casual Picnic Ride 20 F 11 Manheim Twp Comm Park

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 10:30 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 NWBicyclist Ride Leader Manual is now available for Download.

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.



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 2009 Ride Leader's Jersey

Time Trial results are here!



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