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36 miles 1900 feet of climb new route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49835080

Ice & Fire Festival - City of Harrisburg Saturday March 1, Meet at Italian Lake at 11:O0 and circle the lake to see the first group of ice sculptures . Head to Broad Street Market and meet those who want a shorter walk . 12:00 noon at the 3rd Street entrance. We will find the Midtown , Downtown , City Island and Shipoke sculptures . Back to the square for lots of fun activities, food and music. The day is flexible and can be tailored to fit your interests and desired miles. (3-10miles) I have done this several times and there is something for everyone! Heavy rain will cancel by 8:00 am . CHECK OUT THE LINK https://harrisburgpa.gov/special-events-2/ice-and-fire-2/

Monthly First Sunday Ride, D+, avg speed 10 mph. Distance 18-23 miles (depending on added spur routes to the basic 18 mile loop). Elevation: ~900 ft. 1:00pm start. Meet at trailhead off Derry St behind the City Line Diner (3302 Derry St, Hbg). Helmets required. Cancellation by 9 am, if inclement weather. (rain, snow/ice, cold/wind)

Distance: 32 miles Pace: 14 to 15 mph Climb: 1338 ft

Distance: 33 miles Pace: 14 to 15 mph Climb: 1270 ft

Tuesday looks like a pleasant spring day, so let‘s ride! I‘m making this one easy and short since it may be the first ride of the year for some people. Departure time: 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4 Departure place: Pleasant View Park, 90 Pleasant View Drive, Mechanicsburg Route: 23 miles of gentle terrain with a rest stop at the Rutters in Churchtown near the half-way point. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29055257 Pace: C pace, probably on the low end of the 11-13 mph range Leader: Marilyn Chastek 717-798-4537 mchastek2009@gmail.com

Rain is in the forecast. We do need it, but there‘s no need to ride in it. So let‘s spin again. Let’s spin at the new Jewish Community Center. Actually at the Symons Family Fitness Center located on the second floor of the Administration Building at 2986 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg. There is an underground parking garage, and the entrance is at the south end of the campus. See signs for Parking off 2nd Street near the cross walk. In the garage, opposite the drive-in entrance, is a buzzer/camera for entry. Buzz in and tell them you are coming for the fitness center, follow the path to the elevator, and go to the 2nd floor. We will gather there. There are lockers and showers and all sort of other exercise equipment (and other classes if you are interested). Arrival time – 10 AM If this is your first visit to the Harrisburg JCC Fitness area, they ask that you sign a waiver. If your insurance (Silver Sneakers, etc.) covers fitness areas please bring that card. There is a drop-in charge of $10 per visit, if not covered otherwise. I have curated about an hour of excellent music - suitable for spinning, hill climbing, and just cruising along. It is based on a specific theme - Harmonies. Come (from the West Shore, from Hershey, and all over) and enjoy an indoor ride. If you have any questions, or troubles finding the location and getting in, please call me – Garry Brinton, 717-571-5202

Looking for something to do? Want to have fun? Come join us and bowl. WHERE: ABC North Bowling Lanes 5303 Locust Ln., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. WHEN : 9:00 AM Adult special price $2.00 per game - free shoes! This is a fun activity that we do on Thursday mornings. It is a show and bowl, typically three games but you can bowl less or more! This is not a league. All are welcome. No Judgement-Come discover what a good time we can have off the saddle. Friends, non members are always welcome.

Spring is here! This Friday‘s weather prediction is for 50 degrees plus; great weather for a lunch ride to Sophia‘s. We‘ll depart from 5 Bridges Fitness at 10:00 am. Being the first lunch ride of the season, we‘ll take it easy, 11 - 14 mph. A fairly flat route, 20 miles before lunch, 15 miles after lunch.

Distance: 33 miles Pace: 14 to 15 mph Climb: 1377 ft

For those interested in gravitating to a C+ ride but are not quite there yet, the goal of this ride is to help you improve your pace. We will ride 29 miles between 12 - 13 mph, but start the ride with the C+ group so we may go faster at the beginning. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49888169

The annual PHILADELPHIA BIKE EXPO will take place on the weekend of March 8 & 9, 2025, at the PA Convention Center in downtown Phila., at Broad & Cherry Streets. Bike Tours by Linda and the non-profit September 11 National Memorial Trail Alliance will have a large display booth, to promote 2025 events and tours, including the Hershey Spring Cycling Weekend, May 16-18. Please visit phillybikeexpo.com for details on the Expo - tickets, parking, exhibitors, etc. This bike show is one of the largest in US! The 2024 show was sold-out, with 200 exhibitors and 5000 attendees.

Lenker ride around gap area and return 36 miles and 1900 feet of climb https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49943507

Spring is here; let‘s ride! Saturday C this week departing from Ft. Hunter at 10:00 am. We‘ll enjoy Fishing Creek out to Manada Gap and back. First Saturday C of the season; 11 - 13 mph.

The annual PHILADELPHIA BIKE EXPO will take place on the weekend of March 8 & 9, 2025, at the PA Convention Center in downtown Phila., at Broad & Cherry Streets. Bike Tours by Linda and the non-profit September 11 National Memorial Trail Alliance will have a large display booth, to promote 2025 events and tours, including the Hershey Spring Cycling Weekend, May 16-18. Please visit phillybikeexpo.com for details on the Expo - tickets, parking, exhibitors, etc. This bike show is one of the largest in US! The 2024 show was sold-out, with 200 exhibitors and 5000 attendees.

Distance: 33 miles (+ or - 3 miles) Pace: 14 to 15 mph Climb: 1200 ft (+ or - 300 feet)

Temperatures will reach into the 70‘s on this afternoon ride from Mechanicsburg to Boiling Springs. Figure on about 25 miles of gentle terrain with a rest stop in the middle of the ride. Exact route TBD, so you‘ll just have to trust me! Departure time: 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11 Departure Place: Pleasant View Park, 90 Pleasant View Drive, Mechanicsburg Pace: Probably 11.5-12 mph (I haven‘t been riding much)

Yay! We are finally getting some good weather for outdoor riding! Temps will be a little chilly at the start of the ride but will warm up into the mid-50‘s as the morning goes on. Start time: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 12 Start place: Mechanicsburg Giant, 5301 Simpson Ferry Road, Mechanicsburg. Park in the rear of the lot.Restrooms are in the front of the store. Route: Exact route TBD. Figure on about 25 miles of gentle terrain with a rest stop at the half-way point. Pace: Easy C 11.5-12 mph Leader: Marilyn Chastek 717-798-4537 mchastek2009@gmail.com Optional lunch afterwards at Giuseppes Pizza Cantina, 600 Simpson Street, Mechanicsburg, about a block from the Giant. https://giuseppepizzacantina.com/

Distance: 33 miles (+ or - 3 miles) Pace: 14 to 15 mph Climb: 1200 ft (+ or - 300 feet)

Bowl early 8:30 - 9:15 , get two games in , then head to Central Dauphin East for the free Sponge Bob the Musical performance at 10:00 AM or meet at lanes At 9:15 . Looking for something to do? Want to have fun? Come join us and bowl. WHERE: ABC North Bowling Lanes 5303 Locust Ln., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. WHEN : 9:00 AM Adult special price $2.00 per game - free shoes! This is a fun activity that we do on Thursday mornings. It is a show and bowl, typically three games but you can bowl less or more! This is not a league. All are welcome. No Judgement-Come discover what a good time we can have off the saddle. Friends, non members are always welcome.

28 miles leave Lenker Park at 5 pm Sunset is 7:13 pm so we should have enough daylight to be back before sunset. Bring lights of course which you should always do. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49950617

Hopefully the beautiful weather continues for tomorrow, come on out for this easy C pace ride! https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49951933 Distance: 20.6 C Pace: 11 to 13 mph

The weather should be great for a lunch ride this Friday, March 14. (just so you are aware, the day is the holiday of Purim; it is tradition to be a little inebriated on Purim) Let‘s leave from 5 Bridges Fitness at 10:00 am for a 20 mile ride to lunch in Hershey with a 15 mile return route. This is always a fun lunch ride with a good choice of food. C pace with no one dropped.

Distance: 33 miles (+ or - 3 miles) Pace: 14 to 15 mph Climb: 1200 ft (+ or - 300 feet)

36.5 miles about 1900 feet of climb. Blast out to Memorial Lake. Ride around East Hanover hit Edison and Eisenhower roads, Pine, Early‘s Mill, back to the park https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49943507

Meet at 10:00 for a 10:15 departure at the old JCC 3301 North Front St. we will take a ride to Fort Hunter then towards Wildwood to HACC making it mostly a nice flat ride. 15-20 miles at 10-11 mph. This is an early season ride so we will adjust the speed and mileage. Please remember to bring water / snack and a spare tube . We will be back by 12:15. If you’re riding with us in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade , you can come with your decorated bike or do it in the parking lot before we depart at 1 o’clock to the Market St., Bridge. Check out the HBC calendar for details about the parade. Bring food to have something before we depart. it will be a long day before we get back to cars after the parade. Early ride will be canceled by 8 AM if it’s heavy rain. Weather is predicted to be gorgeous with a high of 60°.

Susan T led us on a nice 24 mile route this past week. Let‘s ride it again this Saturday. We‘ll depart from 5 Bridges Fitness at 10:00 am. C pace no one dropped. Come on out and let‘s all get back into shape for summer riding beginning on Saturday, the Ides of March. 25 miles

HARRISBURG ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE Be part of the fun and ride with us in the Saint Patrick’s Parade on Saturday, March 15th 2025. Wear Green, decorate your bike and helmet. We welcome everyone ,it is a family fun experience for all. Several different options to participate: Meet at 3301 North Front Street (old Jewish Community Center ) parking lot away from building at 1:00 pm and ride to City Island to join Recycle Bicycle Harrisburg, Pedego, HBG Bike Crew and other groups / individuals from the biking community. This will be the fourth year representing our club. Or meet at City Island on the Market Street Bridge at 1:30 pm and ride towards Front Street until you see all the bikers. We congregate at 1:45 on bridge with others and the parade starts at 2:00. It is a slow ride less than two miles and we have a wonderful time… everyone loves to see us, they cheer or maybe it is the treats we give away ! The parade is a rain or shine event; however, we will not ride in heavy rain. Cancellation will be sent in email to HBC special events forum and posted on calendar. For additional earlier ride check out Ricks D+ Ramble, Saturday, March 15

Distance: 33 miles (+ or - 3 miles) Pace: 14 to 15 mph Climb: 1200 ft (+ or - 300 feet)

For those interested in gravitating to a C+ ride but are not quite there yet, the goal of this ride is to help you improve your pace. We will ride 29 miles between 12 - 13 mph, but start the ride with the C+ group so we may go faster at the beginning.

28 miles. Blacks Bridge road, Valley Glen, return via Pine and Early‘s Mill https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49950617 Expect the pace to be on the higher end of 14 for average moving speed

Join me for a Silver Spokes Ride on Wednesday, March 19th. It will be a nice day with temperatures reaching the 60s and excellent cycling weather. Start Point: 1E 1st St., Boiling Springs (previously Boiling Springs Tavern Parking lot) Start Time: 9:00 a.m. Route: About 27 miles with some rolling hills. Pace: C Pace 11-13 mph We will have lunch at Cafe 101 after the ride at approximately 12:00 pm.

Distance: 33 miles (+ or - 3 miles) Pace: 14 to 15 mph Climb: 1200 ft (+ or - 300 feet)

Looking for something to do? Want to have fun? Come join us and bowl. WHERE: ABC North Bowling Lanes 5303 Locust Ln., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. WHEN : 9:00 AM Adult special price $2.00 per game - free shoes! This is a fun activity that we do on Thursday mornings. It is a show and bowl, typically three games but you can bowl less or more! This is not a league. All are welcome. No Judgement-Come discover what a good time we can have off the saddle. Friends, non members are always welcome.

36 miles Lenker Park - depart at 8:30 am. We‘ll ride thru West Hanover township and hit Edison and Eisenhower hills. Same ride as last Saturday since it was so good. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49943507

DISTANCE: Approx 20 miles SPEED: 9-11 MPH Spring is here but it might not feel like it. The route is an out and back to Holtzman School on Linglestown Rd. Most of the ride will be through the residential neighborhoods. This early in the season the pace will be relaxed but there are some hills. Link to the route to provide an idea of the terrain. It is spring time and weather is changeable and could be windy, so check for cancellations. Cancellation will be sent by 8:30AM if needed. Question or concerns? Contact Dave Serff dserff72@gmail.com. or 717-609-2742

How about joining us for a nice early-season ride this Saturday? We will depart at 10 AM from the Middle Road entrance to Memorial Lake State Park, located at 18 Boundary Rd, Grantville PA 17028. Our route will be 24.6 miles with about 1000 ft of elevation. There are a few hills but they are all under 5% grade. Here‘s a link to the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26517613 This will be a C pace ride with average speed of 11 mph to 13 mph. If this is your first Saturday C ride, or first with HBC, please contact the ride leader before Saturday so we can ensure you have a good ride. Hope to see you there! Chris Wright

Distance: 33 miles (+ or - 3 miles) Pace: 14 to 15 mph Climb: 1200 ft (+ or - 300 feet)

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50059548 Distance: 33 miles Pace: 14 to 15 mph Climb: 1040 ft

It looks we‘ll have good riding weather tomorrow, so let‘s bike! Departure time: 9:00 a.m. Departure Place: Pleasant View Park, 90 Pleasant View Drive, Mechanicsburg Route: About 30 miles of gentle terrain with a rest stop at the Middlesex Sheetz. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40348099 Pace: About 12 mph I‘ll cancel by 7:30 a.m. if necessary.

Let‘s ride on Monday March 24 at 11am. We‘ll meet at Fuddruckers 1221 W Chocolate Ave 17036 and ride out to Milton Hershey campus and Founders Hall on a mix of roads/trails at a D pace (9-11mph.) The route is flat and about 10 miles (full disclosure: I am testing this route out for future rides.) We have the option to add miles at the end if desired, and we can opt for lunch at either Fuddruckers or at the new Simply Greek restaurant next door. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50015355 Laura Erb

Riding hills in the Hershey area to get ready for the upcoming riding season. This will be the Stoverdale uphill and Taylor downhill loop.

New start time - 10:00AM https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40742340 Distance: 34 miles Pace: 14 to 15 mph Climb: 1368 ft

Weather looks great for a Manada loop from 5 Bridges Fitnees departing at 10:00 am. We‘ll ride out to Manada Bottom, out to 443 and down to the river. About 28 miles at 12 - 14 mph. Let‘s enjoy a great spring day!

A lot of long flat roads in the beginning which I think will lead to a B pace overall. Depart Lenker Park [still no porta-john] head towards Memorial Lake then make our way back via Early‘s Mill. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50070610

Riding hills in the Hershey area to get ready for the upcoming riding season. This will be the Stoverdale uphill and Taylor downhill loop.

East Shore this time. Since it is still early in the season (for some), the route will be 25-28 miles, C pace. No drops Lunch after at Christophers.

Riding hills in the Hershey area to get ready for the upcoming riding season. This will be the Stoverdale uphill and Taylor downhill loop.

THE LAST OFFICIAL THURSDAY BOWLING. This regular activity runs from November to end of March. The special deal is available year-round on Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM. Looking for something to do? Want to have fun? Come join us and bowl. WHERE: ABC North Bowling Lanes 5303 Locust Ln., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. WHEN : 9:00 AM Adult special price $2.00 per game - free shoes! This is a fun activity that we do on Thursday mornings. It is a show and bowl, typically three games but you can bowl less or more! This is not a league. All are welcome. No Judgement-Come discover what a good time we can have off the saddle. Friends, non members are always welcome. GROUP LUNCH PLANNED FOR AFTER THIS ACTIVITY ! Peachtree Restaurant -251 North Progress Ave reservations required RSVP by 3/25/2025.

Riding hills in the Hershey area to get ready for the upcoming riding season.

New start time - 10:00AM https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45163314 Distance: 35 miles Pace: 14 to 15 mph Climb: 1250 ft

43 miles, C+ pace, no drop ride but it will be on the higher end of C+. Bring cell phone if you‘re not sure you can maintain pace so that the ride leader can track you if you fall off the group and so you don‘t get stranded. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50102920

DISTANCE: Approx 20 miles SPEED: 9-11 MPH The weather forecast for Saturday looks great, morning in the 60‘s and by the afternoon temp should be in the mid 70‘s. It‘s early in the season so the route will consist of two 10 mile loops. allowing people to stop at the mid point. We will head to the Casino and back. Grab your bike & helmet, pump up the tires and join us. Cancellation will be sent by 7:30AM if needed. Question or concerns? Contact Dave Serff dserff72@gmail.com. or 717-609-2742

City Island parking lot north of Market Street City Island Harrisburg, PA 17101 Time : 7:15 AM Meet on City Island by 7:05. Start riding at 7:15. Finish 8:30. No rider will be left behind. Helmets required. Water recommended. Young people and families are encouraged to join us. Some go to Roxy’s, corner of Third and North St, for breakfast and/or join an unofficial ride after breakfast.