Biking "Rails to Trails" Adventure Group

This ride will be an easy one for those who desire a more local ride. The Schuylkill River Trail and Audubon Loop is paved, so any bike will do. The last section to Phoenixville along the canal is not paved and therefore you will need a hybrid bike to go to Phoenixville and to Lock 60. Those with street bikes can opt out of the canal trail, and take the road to Lock 60. We can bike a short distance to Phoenixville , walk around town there are plenty of little cafes to get lunch or Ice cream at Brown's Cow? If anyone wants a longer ride after getting back to our starting location we can bike over to Valley Forge on the new bike bridge and ride in the park also a short trail on west side. Look for gray Colorado Truck with" The American Flag Flying "from my bike rack . Lost or late call or text me at 610-360-6920 Thanks Rich

Join your friends and fellow bicycle riders on the Lancaster Bicycle Club Spring Fling Weekend May 3-5, 2024 in Easton Maryland. Inviting both the Lancaster Bicycle Club and Wilmington Rails to Trail Bicycle riders to a fun weekend of designed rides and sightseeing.

Some preliminary plans:
-Friday afternoon casual ride to supper and ride back before dark
-Saturday afternoon ride to the National Maritime Museum
-Ride to the Bellevue-Oxford Ferry and ride across the Chopank River and back
-Miles and miles of Talbot Farmland rides
-Rider leaders, cue sheets, and sweeps with no one let behind
-Saturday evening social and yummy food, watching the sunset over the Bay from Doc’s Sunset Grill
Lodging: We will be staying

Holiday Inn Express
8561 Ocean Gateway
Cost- $199 a night…2 double beds that could be shared by 2 to 4 quests
(2 night minimum for this discounted rate)
-a full breakfast included
-a hospitality room just for us. Please bring plenty of snacks, goodies to share

Register by April 15
HOTEL LINK HEREhttps://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/easton/easex/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=EASEX&qGrpCd=LBC&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=EX&qDest=8561%20Ocean%20Gateway%2C%20Easton%2C%20MD%2C%20US&srb_u=1

If you are planning to stay for only one night you must call the hotel direct
410-819-6500 For a price at the regular rate

This will be a 25 mile out and back ride combining parts of Pennypack North (Montgomery County) and South (Philly) trails. The North section is crushed stone with a short (~1 mi.) dirt section through Fox Chase farm connecting to the South section which is paved. The trail is mostly shaded which should provide some relief in case of a hot day. The southside has some rolling hills, scenic bridges and underpasses through heavily wooded areas. There are very few reminders that we are in an urban area as we ride along the creek.

Hybrid tires are highly recommended but not required as the North section is in good condition. The Fox Chase connector is about 1 mile and is a dirt and rock path. Helmets and fluids and a snack (at the turn around) are required.

I have had riders in the past have some difficulty on the southside so you should be comfortable gearing up and down on the rolling hill sections. Brakes should be in good working order as you will need them. There is a food truck near the end of the ride for some good food and socializing.