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SCU Quad County Metric - Saturday, May 12, 2007
The Quad County Metric is SCU's http://www.suburbancyclists.org/
premiere spring ride, soon to enter its seventh year. It begins at beautiful Green Lane Park in upper Montgomery County, and continues through Berks, Lehigh, and Bucks Counties before returning to the park. On Saturday, May 12, 2007, start from scenic Green Lane Park, Deep Creek and Snyder Roads, Green Lane, PA 18054, and ride 21, 31, 45, 53, 68, or 76 miles at your own pace on low-traffic back roads. The 21- mile route avoids the longest climb and is suitable for casual riders. The longer routes are on rolling to hilly terrain. The 53- and 76-mile routes include the 8-mile "Intensive Climbing Unit" extra- hilly segment with 1,200 ft additional climbing. A flat 10-mile ride on the unpaved Perkiomen Trail is also available. Registration: $20 (SCU members), $25 (non-members). Join SCU and save $5 on both the Quad County Metric and the Lake Nockamixon Century! Register online by April 22 or U.S. mail postmarked by April 18 to receive a free long-sleeve T-shirt. Registration includes marked route, cue sheet, SAG support, rest stops, and a post-ride meal with vegetarian option. Rest stops have a large assortment of home-baked snacks. Suburban Cyclists Unlimited, P.O. Box 401, Horsham, PA 19044; phone 215-234-0170. Secure online registration is available using BikeReg.com http://www.bikereg.com/events/default.asp?pid=1134 - Join SCU now and save $5 on both the Quad County Metric and the Lake Nockamixon Century! Current members can pay their dues and register for the event with one convenient transaction. Camping is available at the start location. Start Times Registration opens at 8:00am 76 mile ride: 8:00 - 9:00am 68 mile ride: 8:00 - 9:00am 53 mile ride: 9:00 - 10:00am 45 mile ride: 9:00 - 10:00am 31 mile ride: 9:00 - 11:00am 21 mile ride: 9:00 - 11:00am 10 mile Perkiomen Trail ride: 9:00 -11:00am Registration closes at 11:00am Driving directions to Green Lane Park Driving directions are only to be used as an aid in planning. Detour at Green Lane Park: The steel bridge at the Snyder Road entrance to Green Lane Park is closed. If coming South on Route 29, pass the bridge, continue 1 mile, and turn right on Deep Creek Rd. If coming North on Route 29, look for the "Bike Ride" sign, and make a left turn onto Deep Creek Rd. See detour map. The detour does not change the bike routes. Before You Ride Make sure your bike is in good working order. Pump up tires to the pressure specified on the sidewall. Bring essentials: 2 spare tubes, pump, patch kit, tire levers, 2 water bottles, ID, cash, and medical insurance card. Eat a good breakfast consisting of carbohydrates and proteins. Green Lane Park consists of over 3,100 acres with three bodies of water totaling 870 acres. The park has 50 overnight campsites; call 215-234-4528 to make a campsite reservation. Rental boats, mountain biking trails, marked hiking trails, and tennis courts are also available within the park. Bring your family and friends and stay the weekend at Green Lane Park! Hotels If you are coming from outside the area and need a place to stay overnight, here are some options: Lansdale Motor Inn 215-368-5391 Best Western Inn, Towamencin 215-368-3800 Best Western, Quakertown 215-536-2500 Econo Lodge, Quakertown 215-538-3000 Inn at Perkiomen Creek (B&B) 215-234-2292 Camping in Green Lane Park 215-234-4528 The Quad County Metric takes place rain or shine. No refunds. Distances are approximate and are subject to change. Helmets are required for all riders. Support ends at 3:30pm. Shirts must be picked up on the day of the event; they will not be mailed in the event of a rainout. Roads will be open to automobile traffic. No confirmation of registration will be issued by SCU. If you register online, print your BikeReg.com receipt for confirmation. For mail-in registration, your canceled check is proof of payment. Due to a scheduling conflict at Green Lane Park, SCU could not hold the 2007 Quad County Metric on the usual first-Sunday-in-May date. |
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