Out-of-bounds rides

The following rides for 2008 are listed as a courtesy to other organizations, and except where noted are not connected to the Lehigh Wheelmen Association.
NOTE: Always check the event sponsor's website before the event to verify registration requirements, event date, start times and locations. LWA is not responsible for changes made to event information after it has been published here.

Saturday, July 26 Pedal PA River to River Ride: Explore some of the bucolic back roads along the 113 Corridor and support the Heritage Conservancy. Register by July 14th for event Tee shirt. Also, the first 200 registered riders will receive a tote bag filled with all kinds of goodies. Lunch will be provided for all riders with Fuji Bicycles providing plenty of shade in their tent city.
See all details at www.rivertoriverride.org.
Sunday, July 27 Tour De Tinicum: Delaware Valley Volunteer Fire Company firehouse, 75 Headquarters Rd. Erwinna, PA 18920 Registration opens at 8:00AM
Five fully supported bicycle rides of varying difficulty:
Towpath/Family Ride, The Classic Tour, Mixed Road Tour, The Hills of Tinicum Tour, Endurance Tour plus a Metric Century
The 2008 Tour de Tinicum features fully marked rides, mechanical and sag support, rest stops, and post ride firehouse picnic.
Pre-registration (Free Tour T-shirt if registered before 7/21) - $20.00. Day of Event Registration - $25.00 Children (under 12) ride free if accompanied by a registered adult rider
For complete details, including directions, contact info and a downloadable registration form, see www.dvvfc.org
PH 610-294-8271 or e-mail TourdeTinicum@yahoo.com
The 2008 Tour de Tinicum benefits the Delaware Valley Volunteer Fire Company.
Sunday, August 17 Lancaster Bicycle Club Covered Bridge Metric Century: Enjoy the rural beauty of Lancaster County, PA.
100KM, 50KM and 25KM routes
Rolling terrain and six historic covered bridges.
"One of the Best in Pennsylvania" by Bicycling Magazine!
Picnic lunch, water stops and SAG support included in registration.
Register online www.active.com or by mail
For registration fees and more information go to lancasterbikeclub.org
Sunday, August 24 - 30th Annual SCU Lake Nockamixon Century: Starting from Central Bucks South High School, 1100 Folly Rd, Warrington, PA 18976.
Ride scenic 25, 50, 75, or 100 miles routes in Bucks County on rolling terrain with a few hills. A hilly 107-mile Intensive Climbing Unit century route is also being offered. All riders will visit picturesque Lake Galena in Peace Valley Park. 50-to-107-mile riders will also visit our well-stocked rest stop at scenic Lake Nockamixon.
Registration: $20 (SCU members), $25 (non-members) by August 22. Registration on the day of the event will be available for $20 (SCU members) or $30 (non-members). Children under 12 ride for free. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Register online by August 10 or U.S. mail postmarked by August 6 and receive a free high-quality Polar Insulated Water Bottle (20oz or 24oz).
Register online www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=6795
Download brochure www.suburbancyclists.org/documents/30253_SCU.pdf
Registration includes marked route, cue sheet, rest stops, SAG support, and a post-ride meal (with vegetarian option). Rest stops have a large assortment of home-baked snacks. Winner of LAB's "Best Century" award.
Questions? www.suburbancyclists.org/faq.htm
Suburban Cyclists Unlimited, P.O. Box 401, Horsham, PA 19044 www.suburbancyclists.org/
Saturday, September 6 - Univest Grand Prix Cyclosportif: Souderton, PA
Have a true European style cycling experience and ride a Cyclosportif (a European term for a timed recreational ride on a professional-level course). Join fellow enthusiasts on a challenging 40- or 60-mile ride on the famed Univest Grand Prix racecourse just a few hours before the pros take the stage. Chip timing, technical support, SAG, feed zones, lunch, t-shirt, and raffle ticket (for great prizes) are included.
After your ride, watch the international field race their finishing laps in Souderton in person and on the live Jumboton TV.
Proceeds benefit Penn Foundation.
For more information see www.cyclosportif.com or BikeReg.com event 6553
Contact: brian@spartacycling.com or 267-744-4538
Saturday, September 13 Bicycle Club of Philadelphia's Scenic Schuylkill Century Ride: Tour through some of the most beautiful, historic and quiet roads in Montgomery and Chester Counties.
25, 38, 65 and 100 mile routes covering all cycling abilities from beginner to advanced riders.
Fully supported: plentiful food stops, breakfast at the start, a pizza bash at the finish, and mechanical and SAG support.
All rides begin at Lloyd Hall on Kelly Drive just behind the Philadelphia Art Museum.
Early registration available for a discount price. Details and registration available at www.phillybikeclub.org or contact us at century@phillybikeclub.org.
Discounted Philadelphia Bicycling Weekend passes available for the Scenic Schuylkill Century on Saturday and Bike Philly (www.bikephilly2008.org) on Sunday.