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The 12th annual Pennsylvania Hope Ride Against Cancer will take place on May 19th 2024 with the start/finish at the Donegal Insurance Training Center located in Marietta, Pa in the Susquehanna River Valley (12 miles west of Lancaster, PA).

Join us for an easy pedal around Harrisburg before traffic increases. Meet at 7:05. Start at 7:15. We‘ll ride for about 75 minutes at a pace of 8 to 10 mph. No rider will be left behind. Helmets required. Young people and families are especially welcome. Optional post-ride breakfast at Roxy‘s, corner of N 3rd and North St.

This is an all-inclusive, 3-day/2-night (Friday and Saturday nights) package, based at the Best Western+ in Lewisburg.

Hershey Briarcrest Square: 8 AM. For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a steady pace. Pace, distance, and terrain varies depending on who shows up

C+ Ride. Depart East Hanover Park at 8am Sunday May 19. No drop ride. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35400741

Welcome to the Mechanicsburg Sunday C ride! We meet in the back parking lot of the Mechanicsburg high school and the ride time is determined by that weeks ride leader. This weeks ride will be at 12:30. The average speed on this ride is between 11-13 mph and no one is dropped so come out and enjoy yourself! I will send out the ride route.in the email announcement later today. Any questions pease let me know!

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46719706 Distance: 37 miles Pace: 14 to 15.5 mph (average) Climb: 1790 ft

Modified Capital Area Greenbelt Ride, Fort Hunter to Shipoke and back! 10:00 AM Monday, May 20,, 2024 Speed 8-11 mph Distance 18-20 miles Join me for a trail ride on the west, south and north sections of the Harrisburg Greenbelt -- Fort Hunter to Shipoke (including the Harvey Taylor Bridge and City Island), and back. This ride avoids the hills and busy streets, and is primarily on the trail sections of the Greenbelt. Meet at 9:45 AM at Fort Hunter (river side) Pavilion and be ready to depart for the ride at 10:00 AM. Helmets are required. In-ear listening devices are not permitted. Questions? Email Karl at madriver54@comcast.net or call 717-991-0409. (On the morning of the ride call Karl on his cell phone at 717-991-0409.) ?

Hershey Briarcrest Square : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: C+. For the experienced group cyclist. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 13-15 mph, with distances typically 20-45 miles. One brief stop midway in ride and when necessary. No rider is dropped. Pace: 13-15 mph Terrain: Rolling.

Hershey Briarcrest Square: 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: C: Casual - – For the casual group cyclist who wants to socialize but likes some distance. Generally flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 11-13 mph, slow easy pace on hills, with distances 15 – 30 miles. Stops about every 10 miles. No rider is dropped. Check the description of the specific ride for more precise pace. Pace: 11-13 mph. Terrain: Rolling

Hershey Briarcrest Square : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: B+ Training: For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a fast pace for distances up to 50 miles. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 17-19 mph, with distances up to 50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be dropped. Pace: 17-19 mph Terrain: Rolling.

Hershey Briarcrest Square: 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: B: Fast - For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a steady pace. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 15-17 mph, with distances generally 25-50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be dropped. This weeks ride will take us out to Syner in Lebanon County and back. The ride is 29.1 miles with 1400 of elevation. We will travel first through Palmyra to warm up. Then tackle some elevation on the back half of the ride. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46257609

This ride will leave from Briarcrest at 5 pm and connect with the group at the MHS Founders Hall at 5:15 pm. Warm up will be the ride over to MHS. Pace will be 19-20 mph (top end of the B+ pace) riding at the back of the main group for safety reasons. Distance is a 30–40-mile loop through Mt Gretna. Safe riding is the number one responsibility of anyone on the HBC ride. ALL HBC safe road riding rules must be followed.

Plan on a 35 mile rural route. Call me, 717-712-9988, if you are running late. The ride can be held a couple of minutes if necessary.

Upper Allen Friendship Park: 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: B+ Ride. For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a fast pace for distances up to 50 miles. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 17-19 mph, with distances up to 50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be dropped. Pace: 17-19 mph. Terrain: Rolling.

Upper Allen Friendship Park : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: C Casual - For the casual group cyclist who wants to socialize but likes some distance. Generally flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 11-13 mph, slow easy pace on hills, with distances of 15 to 30 miles. Stops about every 10 miles. No rider is dropped. Check the description of the specific ride for more precise information. I‘m looking at doing a 20 mile ride, lower elevation. The Ride with GPS says C+, but we will keep it at a slower pace. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40882717

Upper Allen Friendship Park : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: C+ Leaving from Friendship Park, on Fisher Rd, Upper Allen, every Tuesday and Thursday evenings for those riders interested in a moderately paced ride (13 – 15 mph average) and will often include some climbing.

Bike the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail (NWLCRT) From Falmouth to Columbia and Back 9:30 AM, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Distance 28 miles Speed 8 – 11 mph Ride leader: Karl Martz Let‘s go for a ride on the NWLCRT! The Northwest Lancaster County River Trail runs along the Susquehanna River from Falmouth PA to Columbia, PA. All of the trail is paved. The trail is located between the Susquehanna River and Pennsylvania Route 441. We will meet at 9:15 AM at the Falmouth Boat Launch, 111 Collins Rd. Bainbridge PA 17502. The ride will begin promptly at 9:30 AM. Helmets are required. In-the-ear listening devices are not allowed. This is an out-and-back ride. Bring water and snack. We will take a rest stop when we arrive in Columbia at the Columbia Crossings River Trails Center (restrooms, picnic tables, and a great view of the river). Other stops as needed. If you have questions, call Karl Martz at 717- 991-0409, or email madriver54@comcast.net

Old Trolley Line Park: 6 PM. Ride Classification: B+ Training: For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a fast pace for distances up to 50 miles. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 17-19 mph, with distances up to 50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be dropped. Pace: 17-19 mph Terrain: Rolling.

Upper Allen Friendship Park : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: C+ Leaving from Friendship Park, on Fisher Rd, Upper Allen, every Tuesday and Thursday evenings for those riders interested in a moderately paced ride (13 – 15 mph average) and will often include some climbing.

Upper Allen Friendship Park : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: C Casual - For the casual group cyclist who wants to socialize but likes some distance. Generally flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 11-13 mph, slow easy pace on hills, with distances of 15 to 30 miles. Stops about every 10 miles. No rider is dropped. Check the description of the specific ride for more precise information. We will do about 20 miles with around 800‘ of elevation. A nice easy ride. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39072741

Hershey Briarcrest Square : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: B: Fast - For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a steady pace. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 15-17 mph, with distances generally 25-50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be dropped. Pace: 15-17 mph. Terrain: Rolling. Ride Description: Hershey B; Rides leave from Briarcrest Square Mondays and Thursdays, April through September. The pace is 15 to 17mph sometimes slower for hillier rides. Distances are typically from 20 to 45 miles. Rides cover Southern Dauphin, Western Lancaster and Lebanon counties.

Hershey Briarcrest Square : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: B+ Training: For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a fast pace for distances up to 50 miles. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 17-19 mph, with distances up to 50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be dropped. Pace: 17-19 mph Terrain: Rolling.

Hershey Briarcrest Square: 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: C: Casual - – For the casual group cyclist who wants to socialize but likes some distance. Generally flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 11-13 mph, slow easy pace on hills, with distances 15 – 30 miles. Stops about every 10 miles. No rider is dropped. Check the description of the specific ride for more precise pace. Pace: 11-13 mph. Terrain: Rolling

Hershey Briarcrest Square : 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: C+. For the experienced group cyclist. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 13-15 mph, with distances typically 20-45 miles. One brief stop midway in ride and when necessary. No rider is dropped. Pace: 13-15 mph Terrain: Rolling.

Upper Allen Friendship Park: 6:00 PM. Ride Classification: B+ Ride. For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a fast pace for distances up to 50 miles. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 17-19 mph, with distances up to 50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be dropped. Pace: 17-19 mph. Terrain: Rolling.

Chestertown Weekend - May 24th- 27th 2024

Ride the Conewago Recreation Trail and Lebanon Valley Rail Trail Elizabethtown Trailhead to Mount Gretna (out and back) 10:00 AM, Friday, May 24, 2024 24 miles at Learning to Linger Pace (8-11mph) The ride will begin at the Lancaster County start of the Conewago Recreation Trail on Route 230 (2385 North Market Street, Elizabethtown). It is between Middletown and Elizabethtown on the East side of Route 230. From Harrisburg, take route 230 or route 283 east towards Elizabethtown. The trailhead is the beginning of the Conewago Recreation trail, which is 3 miles on route 230 towards Elizabethtown from the Toll House Road stop light on Route 230. Plan on arriving at 9:45 AM and be ready to ride at 10:00 AM. Bring water, and money/credit card for lunch (during the ride) at the Mount Gretna Pizzeria. Helmets are required on Harrisburg Bicycle Club rides. In-ear listening devices are not permitted.This is an out-and-back ride. Questions: Call Karl Martz at (717) 991-0409 or email at madriver54@comcast.net

Hershey Briarcrest Square : 5 PM. Ride Classification: B+ Training: For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a fast pace for distances up to 50 miles. Flat to hilly terrain. Average speed 17-19 mph, with distances up to 50 miles. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain classified pace may be dropped. Pace: 17-19 mph Terrain: Rolling.

Meet 6:00 PM at CVS 550 N. Progress Ave, Harrisburg. Park on the side of store and ready to depart by 6:15. We will ride a new paved section that joins the Veterans Park extension of the Greenbelt to behind the state hospital and return . Pace 9-11 mph about 12 miles. We will have dinner at Torino’s Pizza and Grille next to CVS. Delicious Pizza, sandwiches and dinners. Outside seating available. ( menu on toninospizzaonline.com ). It is always suggested that you have hydration, snack and a spare tube on your bike. Our Friday night socials are family friendly and we welcome diners only, we get back by 7:30. Weather cancellation by 4:00 PM . If you are new to the club this is an excellent way to socialize , ride and get some experience in group riding with riders of all levels of expertise willing to coach.

Chestertown Weekend - May 24th- 27th 2024

Meet at Fort Hunter Riverside near the playground and bathrooms. 9:00 am for a 9:15 departure. We will ride to Wildwood, HACC, Farm Show and to behind the State Hospital and some of Front Street. This is mostly flat and off road. About 20 miles at 9-11 mph . The Arts Festival is in Harrisburg so we will avoid any further then Front and Forester. It is always suggested to bring hydration, snack and a tube for your tire. No one dropped. This is a great group of riders Saturday morning who are helpful and willing to help with all your biking questions and needs. Weather cancellation by 7:00 am .

Join us for an easy pedal around Harrisburg before traffic increases. Meet at 7:05. Start at 7:15. We‘ll ride for about 75 minutes at a pace of 8 to 10 mph. No rider will be left behind. Helmets required.

Chestertown Weekend - May 24th- 27th 2024

Hershey Briarcrest Square: 8 AM. For the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a steady pace. Pace, distance, and terrain varies depending on who shows up