Lancaster Bicycle Club (LBC) Meetup

NOTE: Advance ticket purchase is required at the link below. Be sure to select the Brillhart Station to New Freedom route: https://northerncentralrailway.com/bike-abord/#

My reservation is on the South Branch Car, and you can choose any car that is to your liking. I believe you can move around to the different cars once boarded.

We will meet at the Brillhart Station parking lot no later than 12:30 in order to get bikes loaded. The train departs at 1:00 pm for a a slow, 1-1/2 to 2-hour ride where we can take in the views down to New Freedom. To avoid any scratches that might occur on your bicycle, it is recommended to bring a sheet or covering.

Bikes will be unloaded in New Freedom and if the group is interested, we will make a stop at Bonkey's for ice cream before rolling out. We will then ride the trail 16 miles back at a leisurely pace of approximately 11 mph on a slight downhill grade. While riding on the York Heritage Trail, we will pass through multiple small towns with interesting things to see, and we'll make some stops along the way.

Hybrid bikes are recommended, although I have seen road bikes on this trail. The trail is primarily crushed stone with some asphalt areas.

E-Bike Notification from Northern Central Railway: Only Class 1 E-bikes are permitted on the Heritage Rail Trail. We cannot allow any other e-bike class on our Bike Aboard excursions

Every effort will be made to keep the group together, but I know some might want to venture off on their own or ride slower/faster, which is fine to do.

Post ride food for those interested at Southern County Brewing Company, 170 Crossway Drive, York.

Helmets are mandatory; please also plan to bring 1-2 water bottles, and basic repair kit (spare tube, tire levers, pump/CO2 inflator).

Being a Meetup Member does not mean you are a club member. Join here.
Your RSVP is your agreement to abide by the club's Code of Conduct and Rules of the Road, and Ride Waiver.

Cue and GPX link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32419172

This ride is intended for the experienced group rider in good physical condition and capable of maintaining a steady pace. Few stops if any. Riders unable to maintain the pace may be dropped. If unsure if this ride is for you, it is recommended you try the "A" ride option first.

Helmets are mandatory. No earbuds. Please bring water and a basic repair kit (spare tube, tire levers, pump/CO2 inflator).

To eliminate passing around a pen and paper waiver, we require an LBC Club membership and Meetup RSVP below to join this ride.

Being on Meetup does not mean you are a club member. Join here.

Your RSVP is your agreement to abide by the club's Code of Conduct,

Rules of the Road

Ride leader for D pace: Jan Zerfoss Anticipated Average Pace for D riders: (12-14 mph)
Ride leader for C pace: Troy Hassler (14-16)
Sweep: Judy Wells
Route: CMS Cocalico Middle Creek (31R) Start from the soccer field parking lot directly across the street from the Cocalico High School NOT at the Cocalico Middle School.
Be Safe, Have Fun, and Ride Together

Portable toilet at end of parking area (usually).

This is a combination Intermediate C and Casual D Class ride. The ride leaders will ride at the advertised average speed. This is intended to be a group ride with a no-drop rule as the main goal. The ride leader will do his/her best to keep the group together with occasional regroupings and/or splitting into multiple groups to align to pace capabilities.

Please do not join this ride if you are not willing to ride with the group. If you exceed the posted pace, you will be riding by yourself and encouraged to join a faster group. If maintaining the stated average speed is beyond your current ability level, please consider joining a slower ride first.

Helmets are mandatory. No earbuds. Please bring water and a basic repair kit (spare tube, tire levers, pump/CO2 inflator).

To eliminate passing around a pen and paper waiver, we require LBC Club membership and Meetup RSVP below to join this ride. Being on Meetup does not mean you are a club member. Join here Member Signup

Your RSVP is your agreement to abide by the club's Code of Conduct: Code of Conduct

Guidance if an incident occurs: Incident Actions

Ride leader for D pace: Jan Zerfoss Anticipated Pace for D riders: (12-14 mph)
Ride leader for C pace: Troy Hassler (14-16 anticipated pace)
Sweep: Judy Wells
Route: CMS Cocalico Middle Creek (31R) Start from the soccer field parking lot directly across the street from the Cocalico High School NOT at the Cocalico Middle School.
Be Safe, Have Fun, and Ride Together

Portable toilet at end of parking area (usually).

This is a combination Intermediate C and Casual D Class ride. The ride leaders will ride at the advertised average speed. This is intended to be a group ride with a no-drop rule as the main goal. The ride leader will do his/her best to keep the group together with occasional regroupings and/or splitting into multiple groups to align to pace capabilities.

Please do not join this ride if you are not willing to ride with the group. If you exceed the posted pace, you will be riding by yourself and encouraged to join a faster group. If maintaining the stated average speed is beyond your current ability level, please consider joining a slower ride first.

Helmets are mandatory. No earbuds. Please bring water and a basic repair kit (spare tube, tire levers, pump/CO2 inflator).

To eliminate passing around a pen and paper waiver, we require LBC Club membership and Meetup RSVP below to join this ride. Being on Meetup does not mean you are a club member. Join here Member Signup

Your RSVP is your agreement to abide by the club's Code of Conduct: Code of Conduct

Guidance if an incident occurs: Incident Actions