LBC Rides from the Past - April 2005

Northern Exposure (A)  Apr 2

Rained out.  We will try it again a few times over the season.  Riders:  Kyle Awkerman (leader)

Tour de Marietta (B)  Apr 2

Rained out.  Riders:  Jeff DeLong (leader)

East Pete Treat (D)  Apr 2

The rains came and came and the downpours started.  No bikers with pontoons replacing their cargo bags showed up—nature won again!  Riders:  Harry Campbell (leader)

Manor Meander (A) Apr 3

No one showed.  Not sure if it was due to weather or time change, so I rode solo.  Riders:  Mark Buckwalter (leader).

Martindale ¼ Century (B)  Apr 3

Riders:  Brian Mitchell (leader), Damon Schlott, Matt London, Curtis Palmer, and Scott Wagner (?)

Chickies Creek Long (C)   Apr 3

Weather:  45 deg - wind 30mph - heavy overcast with occasional light rain  I drove down to hand out cue sheets with no intention of riding myself.  I figured there would be some die-hards ready to ride.  And what to my surprise only one other person showed up. He decided not to ride either.  Riders:  John Peregoy (leader)

Roots Auction Ride (D)  Apr 3

Rained out.  Riders:  Pearl DeLong (leader)

CVHS-NH-Airport 3 (B)   Apr 9

Pretty nice early spring morning for a ride.  Temps in the high 40s at the start. Thirteen riders showed up for this 16 mph pace ride.  Welcome to new club member Warren Buch.  I took one look at this group and could tell I was gonna be leading from the back if I was to keep the pace at the 16 mph that was posted.  The ride started with a fairly strong head wind and to my surprise the group stayed pretty much together. Then about half way through the ride the head wind turned into a tail wind and the majority of the group checked out. I believe everybody completed the ride without incident.  I was told the lead group finished at an 18mph pace.  I led from the rear with one other  rider and we finished at a 15.9 mph pace. Riders: Damon Schlott (leader), Warren Buch,  Brian Mitchell, Ed Fearnow, Craig Shreiner, David Hooper,  Joe Bucek, Bob Colton, Tony DeNunzo, Curtis Palmer, Bill Ressel, John Donati, and Cindy Davis.

Rapturous Ride (D)    Apr 9

Fifteen riders turned out on a beautiful Saturday morning.  Sunny and temperatures in the low 60's.  Daffodils and hyacinths in full bloom with green grass and the farmers plowing their fields on horse drawn plows, the sights and smells of SPRING at last.  Welcome new member Carrie on her first LBC ride, we heard her Mother also joined but could not make it today, so we hope to ride with her in the near future.  Thanks everyone for a great time and good conversations.  No flats, falls or lost rider.  Riders: Judy Flowers (Leader), David Flower ( Sweep), Dottie Sheehy, Phil Wright, Jim Payton, Carrie Neile, Barb Koppenhafer, Karen Drawbaugh, Judy & Alan Hurlbut, Steve Mentzer, Michael Riggi, Carol Weisser, Dave & Lisa Heck.

New Witness Tree Trek (C)    Apr 9

Spring sprung and bikes came out of their winter slumber.  John remembered his wheel but found it to be flat.  Great group.  Riders:  Harry Campbell (leader), Mike Gibson, Tim Good, Steve Holland, John Cardos, Dave Kessler, Rich Wagner, Rachel Kreider, Carl Kreider, Randy Haluck, John Gantz, Doug Stark, Gary Musser, Tom Mellinger, Lou Gray, Jeff DeLong, Pearl DeLong, Diana Rollin, Heidi Hendrix, and Lew Hershey.

Sunnyside Down (A) Apr 9
Weather beautiful, blue sky, cool. Main peleton came in at 18.3 mph thanks to Matt and Neil pulling most of the way. Rick and Ken came limping in at 17 mph. Riders: Rick Lehman (leader), Barry Levender, Neil Fickes, John Glick, Mark Buckwalter, Marlin Hess, Ken Lessans, Scott Wagner, and non-LBC member Matt Heiser.

New Holland Long (C)     Apr 10

Spring is here.  Wonderful ride.  No problems—just good fun riding.  Riders:  Jim Payton (leader), Don Whitehead, Matt London, Jeff DeLong, Pearl DeLong, Dave Kessler, John Gantz, Kim Lausch, Mary Stadden, John Mullineaux, Tom Mellinger, Randy Haluck, and non-LBC member Pat Casey.

Tour de Marietta (B) Apr 10
Nice day, large group of fast riders. I kept waiting for them to pass me but it took a while. Lew and I figured on a slower pace but then caught a group. Yes, they were changing a tire but we still caught up with them. I flatted on the gravel on Rt 230 and our small group broke up then and when several others headed for home instead of the school. Couldn't account for one car with a bike rack still at the school until I saw the sign up sheet had a late addition, sorry we missed you Nancy. Riders: Lou Gray (leader), John Donati, Craig Shreiner, Ed Fearnow, Steve Gerber, Tim Good, Jim Ness, Emily McKeon, Lew Hershey, Vaughn Good, Joyce Good, Jack Bingham, Sylvia Weaver, Diane Lausman, Warren Buch, Brian Mitchell, Paul Smeltz, Bill Ressel, Jude Sharp, Sally Higgins, and Nancy Youst.

Chimney Corner Restaurant (D) Apr 10
This was a beautiful spring morning and just perfect for biking. The group spread itself out, but all came together at the Dosie Dough in Lititz. Riders: Barb Koppenhafer (leader), Karen Drawbaugh (sweep), Cindy Snyder, Steve Snyder, Pam Tronsor, Harry Campbell, Dottie Sheehy, John Cardos, Eileen Mazeski, Steve Mazeski, Xenia Marcial, Judy Hurlbut, Dana Hodges, Tom Hodges, Beth Hendrix, Don Newcomer, Carol Weisser, and Steve Mentzer.

CVHS-NH-Airport (A)    Apr 10

Riders:  Brian Mitchell (leader), Damon Schlott, Curtis Palmer, Dirk Suereth, John Donati, Cindy Davis, Bob Colton, Tom Hunt, Paul Swarm, Dale Burkholder, Mark Buckwalter, Scott Wagner, Diane Lausman, Craig Shreiner, Ken Lessans, Mike Whitman (?), and Tim Ihrig.

Meadow View Ride  (C)    April 16

The day was beautiful as an enthusiastic group consisting of some veteran Meadow Viewers and a few newcomers to this route (and to the C group) headed for the hills from the parking lot at East Pete.  By the first roller it seemed that every uphill had a headwind, but the downhills that followed were worth it.  We lost one rider who opted out just before The Big One on Bricker Road and detoured to Mount Joy to wait for sag support from his spouse. (My apologies to all for underestimating the size and quantity of the remaining hills after that point  I didn’t have time to preview the ride and refresh my memory!) The ride was otherwise (and thankfully) uneventful.  We finished the ride at a pace (13.2) slightly higher than advertised (oops!), but after a challenging route, we now know what our individual fitness levels are (or aren’t!) going into the season.  I hope Eleanor finally got her coffee and everyone enjoyed the rest of a spectacular spring day.  Riders:  Candae Deen (filling in for Jeff DeLong as leader), Jim White, Jim Wentz, David Wentz, Don Whitehead (sweep), Kim Lausch, Matt London, Ed Fearnow, Bobbi Fearnow, Dave Kessler, Bob Brader, Tom Mellinger, Heidi Hendrix, and Eleanor Nuffort.

Warrior's Revenge (A) Apr 16
Riders: Marlin Hess (leader), Mark Buckwalter, Jerre Hockenbrocht, Brian Sowatsky, Scott Wagner, Barry Levender, Tim Norejko and Rick Lehman

East Pete West (D) Apr 16
Another wonderful spring day for riding. Several riders from last fall returning after a long winter. Riders: Jim Payton (leader), Karen Drawbaugh (sweep), Anne Schleef, Jill MacKenzie, John Cardos, Judy Hurlbut, Alan Hurlbut, Carrie Neiles, Janielle Willemin, John Rohrkemper, Pam Tronsor, Connie Simmons, and Alta Nolt.

Roots Auction and Return  (B)   Apr 17

Another perfect day for cycling, even warmer than yesterday, with many riders trading yesterday’s long tights for shorts and others shedding layers in the parking lot before we left.  I wish I could report all kinds of hilarious and entertaining anecdotes for this ride.  Unfortunately, the only incident I can conjure up was at the 5-mile mark, when both Mark Delp and I had water bottle problems.  By the time he retrieved his and I got the cap back on mine, we were stuck waiting to cross the Oregon Pike, and that was the last we saw of the rest of the group till the parking lot.  (Not exactly hilarious and entertaining.)  We did pick up Jim Forster at the golf course, so the three of us battled the headwind together to the end of the ride.  The wind didn’t seem to affect the lead group, who came in with an 18+ average.  Riders:  Jim Forster, Steve Gerber, Don Whitehead, Mark Delp, Candae Deen (leader), Rick Paparo, Andy Charles, Tom Debiec, Ed Fernow, Lauren Lane, Brian Mitchell, Matt London, Jack Bingham, Emily McKeon, Sally Higgins, Scott Wagner, Bill Ressel, Jude Sharp.

Giro d' Earl (A) Apr 17
The riders stayed together for the majority of this tour through Brownstown, Farmersville, and Voganville. Powering over Farmersville road under a brilliant blue sky, in bone dry air, and with a light tailwind, the frisky bunch even had some time for casual conversation. Along Creek road, a brief mingling with the B riders, who started from Catholic High at 10:00, made everyone feel like showing some muscle. Cindy had some tire trouble about halfway into the ride and Warren, thinking he wasn't very good on hills, finished with the lead pack after powering away near the airport circle. At the end of the ride, there was a lively discussion about $5,500 Lightweight Obermayer wheels and the Triplets of Belleville DVD. Riders: Bob Colton (leader), Damon Schlott, Warren Buch, Curtis Palmer, Dirk Suereth, Cindy Davis, John Donati (?), Barry Levender, and Ken Lessans.

Roots Auction & Return (B) Apr 17
Riders: Candae Deen (leader), Jim Forster, Steve Gerber, Don Whitehead, Mark Delp, Rick Paparo, Andy Charles, Ed Fearnow, Lauren Lane, Brian Mitchell, Matt London, Jack Bingham, Emily McKeon, Scott Wagner, Bill Ressel, Judy Sharp, and non-LBC members Tom Debiec and Sally Higgin (?)

Tour de Marietta (C) Apr 17
We had a beautiful day for ride. It was good to have Lou's son, Ben, join us. The group did a pretty good job of staying together until a couple of miles from the end-then the group opened up a bit. I did my best to keep them together but I couldn't hold 'em back. Riders: Mike Gibson (leader), Tim Good, Bill Crawford, John Gantz, John Mullineaux, Lou Gray, Sylvia Newcomer, Mary Stadden and non-LBC member Ben Gray.

Muggles Meander (D) Apr 17
Beautiful day for a ride. Great group. Generally, all maintained pace, and stayed together. Welcomed new rider Ken Rebstock. He did a great job keeping pace. This year's new and improved Brian Holland set an awesome pace on his first ride this season. Looking forward to many more repeats of this kind of riding. Riders: Karen Drawbaugh (leader), Tony LaRosa (sweep), Cindy Snyder, Steve Snyder, Jim Payton, Pam Klingensmith, Barb Koppenhafer, Ray Landis, Anne Schleef, Brian Holland, Steve Holland, Tom Mellinger, Joe Knepper, Beth Hendrix, Lew Hershey, Dave Kessler, and non-LBC member Ken Rebstock.

CVHS Morgantown (B) Apr 23
Only two riders showed on this soggy, cloudy morning for this 51 mile ride. The ride started with wet roads. Then it became wet roads and light rain. Once the rain stopped it became breezy and the roads quickly dried. There were even some breaks of sun. We made a stop at Shirks Bike Shop. This was Curtis's first visit. His eyes lit up like a kids in a candy store. Temps were in the mid 60's. No spills, no flats. We all finished together at a 16.3 pace. Riders: Damon Schlott (leader), Curtis Palmer, and Scott Wagner.

Ride To Manheim (Long) (C) Apr 23
Weather: Cloudy, Cool, RAIN Cecis Good called to see if the ride was still on and David advised her I was on my way on the bike. She decided due to rain starting at her place not to go. Roads were wet on ride there and rain started on my ride home. Riders: Judy Flowers, (leader)

Buena Vista Short (D) Apr 23
I guess a night of rain followed by fog and wet roads destroyed all enthusiasm for a Saturday a.m. ride. Maybe tomorrow will be better! Riders: Steve Holland (leader)

Mt Airy Ride (A) Apr 23
Rain, Rain, Rain No ride to Mt. Airy. Riders: Ron Pfautz (leader)

CVHS Morgantown (B) Apr 23
Only two riders showed on this soggy, cloudy morning for this 51 mile ride. The ride started with wet roads. Then it became wet roads and light rain. Once the rain stopped it became breezy and the roads quickly dried. There were even some breaks of sun. We made a stop at Shirks Bike Shop. This was Curtis's first visit. His eyes lit up like a kid in a candy store. Temps were in the mid 60's. No spills, no flats. We all finished together at a 16.3 pace. Riders: Damon Schlott (leader), Curtis Palmer, and Scott Wagner.

Penryn Promenade (B) Apr 24
Riders: Jeff DeLong (leader), Pearl DeLong (sweep), Curtis Palmer, Tim Good, Mike Gibson, Steve Schmohl, Lou Gray, John Mullineaux, Dave Kessler, Matt London, Craig Shreiner, Scott Wagner, Roger Sheaffer and Randy Haluck.

New Witness Tree Trek (C) Apr 24
It was cloudy, cold and windy when we started the ride. Five miles into the ride it started to rain so we turned around and came back. Riders: John Peregoy (leader), Mike Gibson, John Mullineaux, Ray Landis, John Gantz, Lew Hershey, and non-LBC members Andrea Lemmon and Bill Ressel.

Landis Valley Ride (D) Apr 24
After a week of wonderful weather with temperatures up to the 80's, a cold front moved in and brought temps in the 50's, rain and wind. I was surprised at the turn out on an unpleasant looking afternoon. It was nice to see some new riders, scouts and their leaders from troop 156 in Brunnerville. Riders: Tom Mellinger (leader), Tony LaRosa (sweep), Karen Drawbaugh, Jim Payton, Barb Koppenhafer, Steve Holland, Ellen Koppenhafer, Harry Campbell, Judy Hurlbut, Rick McCord, Michael McCord, Rick McCord, Alan Hurlbut and non-LBC members: Kyle Maysilles, Andy Maysilles, and Lance Boser.

Triple Play (A) Apr 24
It was a cold, damp, windy Sunday morning. We had a tailwind going out and a strong headwind coming back. Ken Lessans took KOM and "Best Young Rider." Riders: Kyle Awkerman (leader), Ken Stadden and Ken Lessans

Hammer Creek (B) Apr 30
Rained out. Riders: John Mullineaux (leader)

Ride to Bainbridge (C) Apr 30
Rained out. Riders: John Peregoy (leader)

Penn Manor Panorama (C) Apr 30
On a rainy Saturday morning, six faithful workers showed up for breakfast. It was raining when we finished breakfast so the highway clean-up was cancelled until July. The ride was also rained out. Riders: Rachel Kreider (leader)