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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.

See route link 26 mile Valley View final evening ride for the season. Upper Allen Friendship Park: 5:30 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.

Hershey Briarcrest Square: 5:30 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. Last regularly-scheduled ride of September! Proposed route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37831756

Hershey Briarcrest Square : 5:30 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 : 5:30 PM. This is a B pace club ride that is designed to provide an option between the C+ ride at this location and the faster B+ ride. This ride is designed to be a “no drop” ride. Participants should be experienced in bike handling and capable of sustaining a B pace of 15 mph to 17 mph. The pace we achieve on any individual ride will be a function of collective group fitness, route parameters, amount of climbing, etc. For those reasons our average pace may at times be very close to 15 mph; other times it may be higher. Ride distances will depend on available daylight, route, and climbing. We will attempt to include a mid-ride check in and/or a very short rest stop as needed.

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.

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

Come join us for another season ending get together at JoJo‘s Pizza in Bowmansdale (NOT the location in Mechanicsburg). Same start time of 6:00 pm. The address is: 2210 Aspen Drive. I hope to see you there. Kevin

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.

The 2023 Bike4Books bicycle tour is ON! Saturday Sept. 30th will be the date for the ride, which will start and end at the Ickesburg Lion’s Club Park this year. This is because several of the bridges in Perry County are under construction and not usable by car or bicycle. We did not expect this speed bump this year, and so we feel a bit behind, but the ride will go on as usual. We expect it to be another great day for biking in support of Newport Public Library. The official web page for the ride is https://pecoinfo.org/library-hours/newport-public-library/bike4books/ The registration page will be active until September 17 https://bike4books2022.itemorder.com/shop/home/ If you miss the Sept. 17 deadline, do not worry. We expect most of our registrations this year to be on the day of the ride. We welcome sponsorships, after all this is the library’s big fundraiser. Sponsorships need to be promised by September 17, 2023 to be on the t-shirt, but we happily accept sponsorships after that if you don’t mind not making the mention on the t-shirt. Lunch will be back to homemade items again, and, of course, there will be whoopie pies. Thank you for supporting our community library!

Saturday C This ride is typically scheduled for Saturday mornings during the April through September riding season, and late Saturday mornings from October through March. Average speed is 11-13 mph and distances are 15-30 miles.

We shall try it again… hopefully will not get canceled due to the rain or for any other reason. Meet at Fort Hunter 8:45 AM playground /River side near the bathrooms for a rollout at 9 AM . We will ride the Greenbelt which is a combination of road and trail. 22 miles at 10 to 11 mph - helmets required always carry a spare tube ,hydration and a snack. This is a lovely ride around the city. You will encounter a hill or two… No more and we never have a problem waiting at the top.( no matter how you get there )!

Mechanicsburg High School : 9:00 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

Come join me for the last Owens Sunday Sociable ride I’ll be leading in 2023. The Owens Sunday Sociable ends on Sunday , October 27, 2023 for the year. Meet at City Island parking lot at 7 AM for a prompt departure at 7:15 AM. We ride leisurely around the West Shore / East shore on a to be determined adventure. Helmets are required, extra tube, hydration, and a snack always an essential to have on a bike ride. This is a Social ride at a 9-10 mph pace and approximately 75 minutes , some riders go to Roxy‘s for breakfast. A guest is always welcome… Share your passion for biking!

Hershey B+. 8:30 AM START

The First Sunday of every month throughout the year, ride the Capital Area Greenbelt around Harrisburg. This is a great way to learn the route with a group of friendly riders. The loop is 18 miles of trail (some on road, some off road) mostly paved with many stops at crossroads. The ride leaves at 1:00 pm from the trailhead in Paxtang off Derry St (behind the City Line Diner, 3302 Derry St, Hbg 17111). If the spur routes are added to the loop (riders vote to add or not) the total mileage increases to 23-24 miles. The pace of the ride is average 10 mph (D+). We ride faster on flats and slower on hills. The terrain has a few hills. We ride the loop in a counter-clockwise direction. No rider left behind. Sign up for email notification due to the date change every month and to get cancellations due to weather or other possible reasons. Helmets are required. Be sure to pump your tires and know how to shift your gears before you come since there is a hill in the beginning of the ride.

Bike Ride on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail (CVRT) - Newville to Shippensburg and Back Monday, October 2, 2023 - 9:30 am Distance: 22 miles Speed 8–11 mph – Learning to Linger – D pace The trail surface is fairly level (flat), well maintained, smooth crushed gravel, with paved road intersections. The trail goes to the southeast side of the Shippensburg University campus and connects to Earl Street on the south side of campus. The trail has been extended about two miles north of Newville. Those interested can ride an additional four miles at the end of the ride by riding the new section north. Directions to the Newville trail head parking lot, which has restrooms: From Harrisburg take Interstate 81 south to exit 37, Newville. Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp on to route 233 north. Drive straight ahead for 3.8 miles. Turn left at the CVRT sign on to route 533 west, which is Vine Street. Continue 0.6 miles to the next CVRT sign which will be at the intersection of Rich Street. Turn left on Rich Street. The parking lot is about four blocks ahead at the intersection of Rich Street and McFarland Street. For GPS users, the address is: 23 McFarland Street, Newville, PA 17241. Helmets are required on Harrisburg Bicycle Club (HBC) rides. In-the-ear listening devices are not allowed on HBC rides. This is an out-and -back ride. Bring water and a snack. We will take a break at the Shippensburg Township Park Pavilion (restrooms available). Please arrive at 9:15 AM and be ready to ride at 9:30 AM. If you have questions, call Karl Martz at 717-991-0409 (cell) or email madriver54@comcast.net

Old Trolley Line B+ Ride. 5 PM START

Ride the Conewago Recreation Trail and Lebanon Valley Rail Trail Elizabethtown Trailhead to Mount Gretna (out and back) 9:30 AM, Tuesday October 3, 2023 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 9:15 AM and be ready to ride at 9:30 AM. Bring water and snack! In-ear listening devices are not permitted on club rides. This is an out-and-back ride. Questions: Call Karl Martz at (717) 991-0409 or email Karl at madriver54@comcast.net

Old Trolley Line Park B+ Ride. 5 PM START

Old Trolley Line Park B+ Ride. 5 PM START

Old Trolley Line Park B+ Ride. 5 PM START

Saturday C This ride is typically scheduled for Saturday mornings during the April through September riding season, and late Saturday mornings from October through March. Average speed is 11-13 mph and distances are 15-30 miles.

Mechanicsburg High School : 12:30 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

Dick Norford leads our tour hither and yon, but never far from the mighty Susquehanna. Come join us for convivial exercise while the city is calm. Gather north of Market Street on City Island; we set off promptly at 7:15 to pedal for about 75 minutes, leisurely pace, 8-10 mph. No one will be left behind. New riders and young people are especially welcome. Helmets are required; water is recommended. Route circles back to the Island. Some riders gather after for breakfast at Roxy‘s Cafe, corner of N 3rd and North Street.

Hershey B+. 8:30 AM START

Location: Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA

Website: rideATAXIA.org/philly

For: Friedreich‘s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA). A 501(c)(3), non-profit organization dedicated to funding research to cure Friedreich’s Ataxia, a debilitating, life-shortening, degenerative neuromuscular disorder with no treatment or cure.

Details coming soon

Celebrate the end of the 2023 riding season by joining the Harrisburg Bicycle Club and the St. John’s Lutheran Church by riding through the rolling terrain of Perry and Juniata Counties of Central Pennsylvania.

Mechanicsburg High School : 12:30 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

Dave Raup leads this morning; we always learn something new from Dave! Meet in the big lot north of Market Street on City Island. We set off promptly at 7:15 to pedal for about 75 minutes, leisurely pace, 8-10 mph. No one will be left behind. New riders and young people are especially welcome. Helmets are required. Route circles back to the Island. Some riders gather after for breakfast at Roxy‘s Cafe.

This year‘s fall foliage ride through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon will depart from the Jersey Shore parking lot on Tusday, October 17 at 10:00 am. We shall ride 20 miles north to a beautiful lunch spot along the creek and return south on the trail. Expect fall foliage, wildlife and agood time with fellow riders

Friday, October 20 through Sunday, October 22, 2023 12:00 noon Friday to 4:00pm Sunday Fall Foliage Weekend in Gettysburg, hosted by Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Meets: Wyndham Hotel in Gettysburg https://BCPWeekends.org phillybikeclub.org

Mechanicsburg High School : 12:30 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

Today Dave Young leads his annual wake-up and enjoy the fall color ride. Dave Young always finds different areas to explore. Gather in the large parking lot north of Market Street. We set off promptly at 7:15 to pedal for about 75 minutes, leisurely pace, 8-10 mph. No one will be left behind. New riders and young people are especially welcome. Helmets are required. Route circles back to the Island. Some riders gather after for breakfast at Roxy‘s Cafe.

Mechanicsburg High School : 12:30 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

This final Sunday in October closes out our 2023 Sunday Sociable season. Officially, that is. When weather is decent some riders informally gather throughout the fall and winter months to ride close-in to the city in the Sunday morning calm, sometimes before breakfast, more often after. Nancy Sherer leads today: gather on City Island, the large parking lot north of Market Street. We set off promptly at 7:15 to pedal for about 75 minutes, leisurely pace, 8-10 mph. No one will be left behind. New riders and young people are especially welcome. Helmets are required. Route circles back to the Island. Some riders gather after for breakfast at Roxy‘s Cafe.

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The First Sunday of every month throughout the year, ride the Capital Area Greenbelt around Harrisburg. This is a great way to learn the route with a group of friendly riders. The loop is 18 miles of trail (some on road, some off road) mostly paved with many stops at crossroads. The ride leaves at 1:00 pm from the trailhead in Paxtang off Derry St (behind the City Line Diner, 3302 Derry St, Hbg 17111). If the spur routes are added to the loop (riders vote to add or not) the total mileage increases to 23-24 miles. The pace of the ride is average 10 mph (D+). We ride faster on flats and slower on hills. The terrain has a few hills. We ride the loop in a counter-clockwise direction. No rider left behind. Sign up for email notification due to the date change every month and to get cancellations due to weather or other possible reasons. Helmets are required. Be sure to pump your tires and know how to shift your gears before you come since there is a hill in the beginning of the ride.

The First Sunday of every month throughout the year, ride the Capital Area Greenbelt around Harrisburg. This is a great way to learn the route with a group of friendly riders. The loop is 18 miles of trail (some on road, some off road) mostly paved with many stops at crossroads. The ride leaves at 1:00 pm from the trailhead in Paxtang off Derry St (behind the City Line Diner, 3302 Derry St, Hbg 17111). If the spur routes are added to the loop (riders vote to add or not) the total mileage increases to 23-24 miles. The pace of the ride is average 10 mph (D+). We ride faster on flats and slower on hills. The terrain has a few hills. We ride the loop in a counter-clockwise direction. No rider left behind. Sign up for email notification due to the date change every month and to get cancellations due to weather or other possible reasons. Helmets are required. Be sure to pump your tires and know how to shift your gears before you come since there is a hill in the beginning of the ride.

This is test only. Please do not register