TriJim
01-29-2006, 01:16 PM
Forumites, :banana:
I'd like to propose a weekend forum gathering in Carlisle, PA for the March 11/12 weekend. The location and timing are selected to coincide with the inaugural Bike Show at the Carlisle Expo Center (http://www.bikeshowexpo.com/). The forum gathering is not affiliated with the Expo, but the bike show provides a unique synergy opportunity. Carlisle is at the intersection of several major highways and there are inexpensive hotels and restaurants in the area.
I envision group rides on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning using cue sheets and road markings for 2 x 25-mile loops and a 50-mile loop (from the annual Harrisburg Bicycle Club Fall century). Breaking the rides into several pace groups should not be a problem. Depending on interest, I can also plan a forum dinner for Saturday evening (with adult beverages as desired :beer: ).
Weather will be a pot shot in early March. Almanac predicts min 31, max 49 for this weekend. If the weather doesn't cooperate, there may be more time spent at the show and dinner than riding. :fight:
A few amenities will be provided, but I'd like to keep this no-cost.
Any interest?
Jim Bruckart, Carlisle, PA
I'd like to propose a weekend forum gathering in Carlisle, PA for the March 11/12 weekend. The location and timing are selected to coincide with the inaugural Bike Show at the Carlisle Expo Center (http://www.bikeshowexpo.com/). The forum gathering is not affiliated with the Expo, but the bike show provides a unique synergy opportunity. Carlisle is at the intersection of several major highways and there are inexpensive hotels and restaurants in the area.
I envision group rides on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning using cue sheets and road markings for 2 x 25-mile loops and a 50-mile loop (from the annual Harrisburg Bicycle Club Fall century). Breaking the rides into several pace groups should not be a problem. Depending on interest, I can also plan a forum dinner for Saturday evening (with adult beverages as desired :beer: ).
Weather will be a pot shot in early March. Almanac predicts min 31, max 49 for this weekend. If the weather doesn't cooperate, there may be more time spent at the show and dinner than riding. :fight:
A few amenities will be provided, but I'd like to keep this no-cost.
Any interest?
Jim Bruckart, Carlisle, PA