Archive for August, 2008
Who’s Up for Some Bike Camping?
Saturday, August 30th, 2008I was talking to The Sloth after critical mass the other night, and we mulled over the idea of doing an overnight bike-camping trip to do the Pine Creek Rail Trail, ideally in full leaf season (Early October maybe?).
This would be a slow, meandering ride, with many stops to take pictures, scratch our butts, and enjoy the quiet of the wilderness.
The trail is about 70 miles long, so we would ride about 35 miles each day, unless everyone wants to skip some of the less scenic southern sections.
We’ll need to secure a camping permit from DCNR, so we’re gonna need a headcount and we’ll have to pick a weekend fairly soon.
If interested, please leave a comment, or send me an email and let me know which weekend works best for you.
Sept 27 - 28- Oct 4th - 5th
- Oct 11 - 12
- Nov 1st - 2nd (I can’t do Oct 18 or 25)
I did this by myself last year, and it was really nice.
Tex, Expedia says round-trip airfare from SDF to MDT is $206.00. You know you want to come.
August Critical Mass
Saturday, August 30th, 2008About 10 of us braved the rain, and rode all around Harrisburg last night. I didn’t bring my camera, for fear of water damage. So no pictures for me. I’m pretty sure I saw somebody else with a camera, so I’m sure pictures will emerge soon enough.
Yesterday: 6 miles
August: 124 miles
2008 Utility Miles: 244
2008 Total Miles: 498 miles
OpenCycleMap Rules the World!
Friday, August 29th, 2008If you haven’t been paying attention, the OpenCycleMap now officially kicks ass!
Andy and his evil henchmen have added elevation shading, contours, and even corporate sponsorship from Cloudmade!
Of local interest, you can now see:
- the proposed York- Hanover Trolley Trail (map),
- the proposed Lykens Valley Rail Trail (pdf) (map),
- part of the proposed Lower Allen Township Trail System (map)
Watch out, Bikely! OSM is coming for you!
