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

November 'A' Ride Schedule
Date DAY TIME RIDE NAME DIST PACE START SITE LEADER PHONE
Nov 1 Sun 9:00 Cain's Quest 41 R 19 Conestoga Valley HS Chris Laudo 687-9464
Nov 7 Sat 8:30 Harvest Ride 53H 17 Landis Valley Marlin Hess 656-8111
Nov 8 Sun 9:00 CVHS Strasburg Ride 36 R 19 Conestoga Valley HS Chris Laudo 687-9464
Nov 14 Sat 9:00 PA Dutch Tour 64 R 18-19 Landis Valley Randy Weiss 396-0241
Nov 15 Sun 9:00 New Witness Tree Trek 32 F  19 East Pete Elementary Chris Laudo 687-9464
Nov 21 Sat 9:00 ACCR - Covered Bridge 1/2 Metric 32R All Paces Greenfield Corporate Center Mike Gibson 417- 2772
Nov 22 Sun 8:30 Reamstown Run 33R 19 Bonfield Elementary Show N Go 682-9537
Nov 26 Thurs 8:00 Kissel Hill Ride 22 R 17 Lancaster Catholic HS Show N Go 682-9537
Nov 27 Fri 9:00 Manheim Madness 31 H 18.5 East Pete Elementary Ken Lessans 892-1148
Nov 28 Sat 9:00 Bossler Blast East 37 R 18 Landisville Middle Show N Go 682-9537
Nov 29 Sun 9:00 Tour De Marietta 39 R 18 East Pete Elementary Show N Go 682-9537
November 'B' Ride Schedule
DATE DAY TIME RIDE NAME DIST PACE START SITE LEADER PHONE
Nov 1 Sun 8:00 ARC Third, Second, and First Loops * 37R-31F-37R 14-15 Bird In Hand Restaurant Peg Saunders 368-2525
Nov 1 Sun 1:00 Granny to Gretna 33 H 15 Manheim Central HS  Mike Hendrix 627-0213
Nov 7 Sat 9:00 New Holland 32 R 16 Lancaster Catholic HS Don Whitehead 392-8970
Nov 8 Sun 7:30 Eileen's Birthday Ride ** 78 VH 14-16 Middle Creek Visitors Center Eileen Crone 627-4258
Nov 8 Sun 6:30 Philly Ride - Schuylkill River Trail # TBD/riders no drop Sheetz-New Holland Tim Good 587-6157
Nov 14 Sat 8:00 Chickies Creek Long ## 22 F 16 East Pete Elementary Tim Good 587-6157
Nov 15 Sun 9:00 Terre Hill Ride 43 R 15 Lancaster Catholic HS Mike Lutz 299-9983
Nov 21 Sat 9:00 ACCR - Covered Bridge 1/2 Metric 32R All Paces Greenfield Corporate Center Mike Gibson 417- 2772
Nov 22 Sun 9:00 Tour of the Amish Country 42 R 15 Lancaster Catholic HS Mike Lutz 299-9983
Nov 26 Thurs Thanksgiving - No Ride
Nov 27 Fri 9:00 Turkey Tim's B-Day ride - Farmersville-Hinkletown 37 R 16 Conestoga Valley HS -
Treats after the ride!
Tim Good 587-6157
Nov 28 Sat 9:00 Warwick Breakfast Ride 31 R 16 Landis Valley Museum Show N Go  Bring Cue
Nov 29 Sun 9:00 Gauge Your Fitness 36H 15 Conestoga Valley HS Ron Mumma 556-0559
*   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. 
**   Bring an appetite for breakfast at the Landingville Fire Hall.  Help Eileen celebrate her 60th birthday on this scenic ride! Questions - Call Eileen at 627-4258 or e-mail eileen@raw4yoga.com 
#   Philly Ride:  Meet at Sheetz in New Holland, 6:30 AM…..1 hour by car, ride at Valley Forge at 8:00, 1.5 hrs ride to Philly, 1 hr goof time, 1.5 hrs back, we'll be home by 2:00.
##   Chickies Creek Long will be an "Option ride".   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 22 miles leaves at 8:00.  Do a second loop at 10:00, or make it a Metric Century with a third loop at 12:00.
November 'C' Ride Schedule
DATE   DAY TIME RIDE  NAME DIST PACE START  SITE LEADER PHONE
Nov 1 Sun 9:00 Penn Run 33R 13 East Pete Elementary Wendy Smith 840-1348
Nov 7 Sat 10:00 LMS Series 2 26R 13 Landisville Middle School Show-N-Go Bring Cue
Nov 8 Sun 11:00 Bareville Jaunt 27R 13 Lancaster Catholic HS Carol Weisser 569-6394
Nov 14 Sat 9:00 Farmersville Frolic 27R 13 Conestoga Valley HS Mendy Sharir 940-8477
Nov 15 Sun 11:00 Ride To Manheim Long  22F 13 East Pete Elementary Carol Weisser 569-6394
Nov 21 Sat 9:00 ACCR - Covered Bridge 1/2 Metric 32R All Paces Greenfield Corporate Center Mike Gibson 417- 2772
Nov 22 Sun 9:00 New Holland Long 25R 13 Conestoga Valley HS Mendy Sharir 940-8477
Nov 22 Sun 1:00 New Witness Tree Trek 32F 13 East Pete Elementary Wendy Smith 840-1348
Nov 26 Thurs Thanksgiving - No Ride
Nov 27 Fri 8:00 Annapolis Trail Ride 34F 12 to 13 Rutters @ Mt Zion Exit & Route 30 W Mike Gibson 417-2772
Nov 28 Sat 10:00 E-town To Wherever - Conewago Trail (Trail Bike advised)  22F 12 Rt 230 - E-town Trailhead Tom Barron 951-9145
Nov 29 Sun 1:00 Historic Lititz 26R 13 Landis Valley Museum Show-N-Go Bring Cue
November 'D' Ride Schedule
DATE   DAY TIME RIDE  NAME DIST PACE START  SITE LEADER PHONE
Nov 1 Sun 10:00 Casual Picnic Ride 20 F 11 Manheim Twp Comm Park John Cardos 627-1201
Nov 7 Sat 9:00 Rapturous Ride 20 F 11 Landis Valley Museum Michael Kost 610-645-7777
Nov 8 Sun 1:00 Not D-Manding Ride 15 F 11 Landis Valley Museum Gary Musser 519-2487
Nov 14 Sat 9:00 WII Ride 15F 11 Manheim Twp Comm Park Harry Campbell 569-0770
Nov 15 Sun 10:00 Sunday Evening Social 19 F 11 Warwick High School Wendy Smith 840-1348
Nov 21 Sat 9:00 ACCR - Covered Bridge 1/4 Metric 16 F 11 Greenfield Rachel Kreider 626-7478
Nov 22 Sun 1:00 Donegal Loop Ride 17R 11 Donegal High School Show-N-Go Bring Cue
Nov 26 Thurs Thanksgiving - No Ride
Nov 27 Fri 10:00 Little One Room Schoolhouse 17R 11 Conestoga Valley HS Show-N-Go Bring Cue
Nov 28 Sat 10:00 Airport Ride 15F 11 Lancaster Catholic HS Show-N-Go Bring Cue
Nov 29 Sun 12:30 East Pete Treat 15 F 11 East Pete Elementary Sylvia Newcomer 891-3236

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

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