Pedal with a congenial group at an easy pace, exploring the city and riverside towns before traffic builds. Some folks end the ride with breakfast at Roxy's, N. 3rd corner of North Street.
Hi EZ Riders,
It's gonna SNOW on Sunday! Fortunately, the snow, (one inch predicted) will not arrive until very late on Sunday night long past our ride time and possibly in to early Monday morning. Maybe the last gasp of Winter?
NO threat of snow for our ride time of 1:00 PM. So......
Start Location-Levitz East Hanover Township Park. Gravel parking lot about .5 miles from park entrance off Park Drive. Google it. Not hard to find.
Start Time- 1:00 PM.
Temp- 50 degrees. breezy, and cloudy.
Distance- 16-17 miles.
Terrain- rolling but mostly flat.
Pace-9-11 mph, (AKA SLOW).
We will be riding in the area of the Casino, Manada Gap, the golf course, Memorial Lake, Indiantown Military Post, Marquette Lake, etc. We can look for a few of Larry's stray eagles.
Breaks will be taken, (we brake for breaks).
It's a NOLB Ride, (no one left behind).
Join us!
Bill Engle-a tradition in leading HBC Rides for over 30 years!
Mobile-717-497-7132
If it is necessary to cancel I will send out an e-mail before 11 AM the day of the ride. If in doubt check on line or call me at the above number.
Based upon the Saturday morning weather forecast, this may be a very optimistically posted ride announcement. If we bypass the snow, sleet, rain, hurricane, pestilence, locusts, etc, here's our planned Saturday Morning D Plus Ride. We'll start Saturday morning at 9:00am from the Lower Road Lot (note the start location change) at Memorial Lake State Park, 18 Boundary Road, Grantville, PA. 17028. Restrooms are available at the park. Plan on riding from the park south, then southeast through the Ono and Union Waterworks areas on rural roads before heading back to our starting point at Memorial Lake. This route has a few minor hills to traverse. Total distance will be approximately 18 miles. Speed will ideally be around the 10mph mark, depending on the group. No one gets dropped and we'll take breaks as necessary. If you have any questions or concerns, please call, 717-865-5707, or email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Hope to see you Saturday morning. With the probability of inclement weather causing a ride cancellation, notification will be sent out by 8:00am.
Rick Radwanski
We’ll meet this week at Memorial Lake, LOWER ROAD ENTRANCE, and ride about 25 miles of rolling terrain to the small village of Steelstown. There are a few hills on this route, but nothing too difficult and we will take them slowly. Average speed will be in the 12 mph range. Park personnel have requested we use the Lower Road Entrance because of other activities at the Middle Road. If the restrooms at the Lower Road aren’t yet open, we can easily ride over to the Middle Road before or as we start our ride.
In the event of inclement weather, I will send a cancellation notice to the Saturday Morning Social email distribution list and delete the ride from the website calendar no later than 8:00 Saturday morning. If the weather is questionable, check your emails, call or text me before you leave home.
This is always a nice ride and I hope you can make it.
The D Plus Ride is starting at the same time and place, but going to a different destination at a little shorter, slower pace. Refer to that ride’s email announcement or the club website for details.
Larry Riley
Owen's Sunday Sociable riders are an intrepid crew, but here's what's expected for Sunday April 8: predicted 7 am temperature is 30 degrees, with 8 mph wind from the north, making the RealFeel 23.
Leader Marc Farrell and Coordinator Nancy Sherer decided that caution may be the better part of valor in this situation: the scheduled ride is cancelled.
If you have winter riding gear and are eager to get up and out despite the February scenario, you are welcome to "Show & Go" on your own, which would be an unofficial non-club ride. And/or, you may want to join the Sociable folks for breakfast at Roxy's then ride from there later: 10 am temp will be about 37, RealFeel 34.
Next week, Sunday April 15, John Humphries will lead, so come join us for the second Sociable of the season.
Hi EX Riders,
Another EZC Ride coming up on this Sunday, April 8.
Start: Levitz East Hanover Township Park, gravel lower parking lot .5 miles from entrance to park.
Time: 1:00 PM
Pace: 9-11 mph
Distance: 16-18 miles
Route: Mostly flat with some rolling hills
NOLB: No One Left Behind
We brake for breaks
Back to Levitz by 3 PM +-
If the ride needs to be cancelled you will be notified by e-mail by 11:00 AM.
Questions? My cell is 717-497-7132
Bill Engle-A 30 years + tradition of leading rides for HBC
TSR Spring Classic - April 14, 2018
The 6th Annual TSR Spring Classic is on April 14, 2018 as a fully supported recreational bicycle ride through beautiful Talbot County Maryland with rides of 25 and 50 miles and a Metric Century starting at the Easton Middle School.
This ride benefits Talbot Special Riders in Preston, Maryland which provides therapeutic horseback riding programs to children and adults with physical, mental and emotional disabilities.
Fundraising is welcomed, but not required. www.CrowdRise.com/tsr-spring-classic-bike-tour-2018
Registration is available now on Active.com
http://www.active.com/easton-md/cycling/tsr-spring-classic-2018
www.TSRSpringClassic.Homestead.com
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Spring riding weather may finally be here Saturday! Diane Riley has volunteered to co-lead the Saturday Morning D+ ride with me on the Harrisburg Greenbelt. We welcome all to come out on what should be a beautiful spring day. This would be a wonderful ride to invite someone new to join us !
We will start the ride at 9:00 am at the Benjamin Olewine Nature Center at Wildwood Park, north of Harrisburg. Street address is 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110. If you have not been to this location, best access is via the Cameron Street exit off I-81. Turn right (west) on Wildwood Park Drive and go past the entrance to HACC, at which point the road curves to the right and becomes Industrial Rd. Wildwood Way is just under the I-81 bridge overpass. Turn right into Wildwood Way and park in the lot along the right side.
Plan on touring the Harrisburg Greenbelt, on paved, gravel, and trail roadways. The route includes a few hills, none of which are extreme. A hybrid bike would probably be best suited for this route, however road bikes shouldn't have any problems. Total distance will be approximately 20-22 miles. Speed will be 9-10mph, depending on the group. No one gets dropped and we'll take breaks as necessary along the route. Restrooms are available at several locations. If you have any questions or concerns, please call, 717-865-5707, or email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also contact Diane Riley at 717-576-0003 or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Hope to see you Saturday morning. In the event of inclement weather causing a ride cancellation, notification will be sent out by 8:00am.
Rick Radwanski
It’s time for a nice ride in the country! We will take advantage of the beautiful weather that is forecast for Saturday to do a ride from Colebrook to Mt. Gretna and back.
Our departure will be at 9:00 a.m. from the abandoned GettyMart parking lot along Rte 230 just northwest of Elizabethtown. If you have not been to this location, it is right next door to the Conewago Recreation Trail parking lot, which has the street address 2385 N Market St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Please park in the lot that is in front of the abandoned GettyMart; do not park in the Recreation Trail parking lot.
The route I have planned will be entirely on paved roads; we will not be riding on the trail.
Our route will take us northeast on back roads through Lawn and Colebrook, with a restroom stop at mile 11 and a lap around the Mt. Gretna lake before a break. Our return route will follow Rte 241 into Elizabethtown and finish with an exciting 1 mile downhill run back to the parking lot.
Ride with GPS shows the distance as 27 miles with elevation climb of 930 ft. If you would like more info on the route, see the attached link.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25838812
Our speed will be the normal C pace for the Saturday Social ride, and no rider will be left behind. This ride typically averages around 12 mph. Faster riders are expected to stay with the speed of the pack; slower riders are expected to be able to average at least 11 mph.
If you have questions please contact me at 717-982-1706 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
In the event of a need to cancel I will send a notice out by 8am Saturday.
Chris Wright
Surely your tax returns are prepped and filed, so come out for a nice bike ride. Pedal with a congenial group at an easy pace, exploring the city and riverside towns before traffic builds. Some folks end the ride with breakfast at Roxy's, N. 3rd corner of North Street.
Sign up online for STRAVA and join the Harrisburg Bicycle Club "Briarcresters". The "Briarcresters" are cyclists who ride with the Harrisburg Bicycle Club and whose rides start and finish at the Briarcrest Shopping Center in Hershey, PA. Rides are April to September on Monday or Thursday at 6 pm for the A (19+mph), B (15-19 mph), C (11-15 mph) and D (8-11 mph) level cyclists. The A group also ride on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm and the B+ (17-19 mph) riders at 5:30 on Wednesdays. All are welcome!
The starting location for this Saturday's 9:00am ride is East Hanover Township Park, located behind the township building at 8848 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA. 17028. Entrance to the park is located on Manada Gap Road. An unheated restroom is available at the park. We'll plan to ride from the park east on familiar roads around the Penn National/Hollywood Casino complex and take a mid-ride break at Memorial Lake. We'll then travel west on Rt443 to the Manada Gap area and head south to our starting point. Total distance will be about 18 miles and speed will be 9-10mph, depending on the group. No one gets dropped and we'll take breaks as necessary. If you have any questions or concerns, please call, 717-865-5707, or email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Hope to see you Saturday morning. In the event of inclement weather causing a ride cancellation, notification will be sent out by 8:00am.
Rick Radwanski
Name: Blacks Bridge Road
Stats: 27 miles (1,265 ft.)
Speed: 11-13 mph
Start Location: East Hanover Community Park
At 9:00 AM on Saturday we’ll be starting at the East Hanover Township Park where restroom facilities are available.
We’ll head south for 5 miles towards the Swatara Creek. We’ll turn left and head east 8 miles past the eagles’ nest along the Swatara Creek. Then, we’ll turn left and head north 6 miles towards Route 443 via Blacks Bridge, Crooked and Harrison School Roads. We’ll turn left and head west 5 miles along Route 443 to Manada Gap Road. Then, we’ll turn left one last time and head south 3 miles back to the East Hanover Township Park forming a nice square on your mapping centered around Grantville…just check the math, compass directions and distances if you’re an engineering or math geek.
The ride has a nice mix of views of farmlands, creek bottoms and mountains. It has the very typical climb of 1,265 ft. for our area. It’s not too hilly and not too flat…Goldilocks for everyone. We have a scheduled break at mile 14 at the top of the Blacks Bridge Road Hill (Yea, that short but steep climb with a sharp left curve at the top that always looks easier than it is) followed by the refreshing ride down the backside of the hill to Swatara Creek. The ride will end with a good ride along Route 443 where you can stretch your legs out and bang it a bit if you’d like. Don’t worry, no one will be left behind and we’ll average 11-13 mph.
Restroom facilities will be readily available all along the farmlands, creek bottoms and mountains. For the shy bikers, they’ll also be available at the Manada Golf Course but, beware, that’ll be at mile 23.
The current weather forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 55 degrees and a NW wind of only 6-8 mph. That’s as good as it gets this Spring!
For directions, you can enter “East Hanover Community Park” in Google Maps and it'll get you there. It is located at the intersection of Jonestown Road and Manada Gap Road in East Hanover Township.
The D+ group will be starting at the same location and time for your flexibility in choosing between rides.
I'll cancel by 8:00 AM Saturday via email in the event of poor riding weather.
Al
717-805-1251 (Text or call)
This leisurely ride is a great way to start your Sunday. Ride until about 8:30 at a pace of 8 - 10 mph. No one will be left behind.
Hello EZ Riders,
Looks like fair weather for our ride on Sunday, April 22nd, at 1:00 PM.
Location: H. M. Levitz Memorial ( East Hanover Township) Park
28 Park Drive Grantville, Pa .
Time: 1:00 PM.
Distance: 18 miles +-.
Average Pace: 9-11 mph.
Terrain: Mostly flat, rolling, a couple of hills.
Area: Rt. 443, Manada Gap, Hollywood Casino, Memorial Lake, Indiantown Gap.
This is a ride for those who do NOT want to ride long distances, beginners, leisurely riders, etc. We brake for occasional breaks.
Levitz Park is easy to find. From the West take Rt.443 (Mountain Rd.) heading East, turn right onto Park Drive and then turn right into Levitz Park, (big sign announcing Levitz Park)., continue on macadam road through park when you come to the end of the road at a GRAVEL parking lot. You've arrived. I'll be there to welcome you!
Call me if problems 717-497-7132, (cell)
Bill Engle
Greenbelt Ride
Sunday 4/22/18 @ 2:30 PM
City Line Diner in Paxtang
Just throwing together a quick announcement for an easy Greenbelt ride today. If you're looking for an excuse to get out of some yard work this afternoon, feel free to join us.
Al
717-805-1251
We'll start this Saturday Morning's D Plus Ride at 9:00am from the Lower Road Lot at Memorial Lake State Park, 18 Boundary Road, Grantville, PA. 17028. Restrooms are available at the park. Plan on riding from the park south, then southeast through the Ono and Union Waterworks areas on rural roads before heading back to our starting point at Memorial Lake. For those of you that haven't been out for a while, this route has a few hills to traverse, some of which are slightly long gradual inclines and some steeper short climbs. Total distance will be approximately 18 miles. Speed will ideally be around the 10mph mark, depending on the group. No one gets dropped and we'll take breaks as necessary. If you have any questions or concerns, please call, 717-865-5707, or email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Hope to see you Saturday morning. In the event of a weather related ride cancellation, notice will be sent out by 8:00am.
Rick Radwanski
Name: Middletown River
Stats: 27 miles (1,060 ft.)
Speed: 11-13 mph
Start Location: Hummelstown Park-N-Ride
At 9:00 AM we’ll be starting at the Hummelstown Park-N-Ride for a relatively easy ride to the Susquehanna River in Middletown. This is still an early Spring ride so we chose a ride with a bit less climb than normal.
We’ll head south to the river passing by Deodate, Par Line Golf Course and Sunset Golf Course, although you’ll need to look very hard to see them. On the way, we’ll have our most significant climb from about mile 7 to 8. We’ll ride along the river for about 2 miles before entering Royalton and Middletown. From there, we’ll head north along the Swatara Creek back to Hummelstown. We’ll be on the Jonathan Eshenour Trail for a few miles near the beginning and end of our ride. This is a paved trail so road bikes are ok.
Restroom facilities are available at the 7-11 near the Park-N-Ride. We’ll take a scheduled break along the river at mile 17 where facilities will also be available…Howard may need to share them with a certain squirrel again.
For directions, you can enter “Hummelstown Park and Ride” in Google Maps and it'll get you there. It is located just north of the Hummelstown square at the intersection of North Hanover and West 2nd along the RR tracks.
The D+ group will be starting at a different location.
I'll cancel by 8:00 AM Saturday via email in the event of poor riding weather.
Al
717-805-1251 (Text or call
Pedal with a congenial group at an easy pace, exploring the city and riverside towns before traffic builds. Some folks end the ride with breakfast at Roxy's, N. 3rd corner of North Street.
Hi EZ Riders,
Looks like it's going to be another great Sunday for riding, (29th of April). The meterologist is predicting 0% rain, sunny, and a high 57 degrees.
Start Location: East Hanover Township Levitz Memorial Park. Restrooms available.
Time: 1:00 PM.
Distance: 16-18 Miles.
Pace: 9-11 mph.
This ride is for beginners, those learning to group ride, anyone who does not wish to ride fast/longer distances, anyone thinking about joining the Harrisburg Bicycle Club,
WE BRAKE FOR BREAKS! It's a NOLB ride, (no one left behind). Helmets required.
Departure Point: GRAVEL parking lot at the end of the macadam, (asphalt), road inside Levitz Park.
H.M. Levitz Memorial Park is not difficult to find. Follow Rt. 443 past the Hollywood Casino traveling East, BEFORE reaching the turnoff for Memorial Lake State Park, turn onto Park Drive and pass salvage yard. You will see a large sign for Levitz Park, turn right through fence and follow the road to its end at the gravel parking lot.
Bill Engle
phone- 717-497-7123 Cell
