Free Candy---Hershey Park---

[Jace009gs]

 

[Trwhouse]

Hi all,

Well, I only live 30 minutes from Hershey so I plan to join the group for the Saturday ride and get-together, etc. Not sure if I want to do the Hersheypark thing on Sunday, but we'll see.
Like I said, I know some great places to ride -- there are pretty Amish country routes around Lancaster County and there is the most amazing hamburger joint in the state in Shamokin, PA, about two hours north, where they hand make the patties and grill a huge pile of pnions the old-fashioned way. Worth the ride and nice roads, too.
I'm looking forward to meeting you all.
Anyone having trouble finding a place to stay here?

Yours,
Todd

[Jace009gs]

YEP that's the plan ride on Saturday, Ride the rides on Sunday

Which Ecolodge are you going to Nick?

One is on the North End, one in the South End...the South is 3blocks from walmart. Where 30 and 426 intersect on the right hand side if your comming out of Lancaster
240 US30 is the South End address
717-397-1900

Friday-meet up with your gang from your state if you so desire....Western PA people you can meet us MD if you want PM me tho
Saturday Arrive in yhe Lancaster Walmart Parking Lot  (2034 Lincoln Hwy that's rt 30) at 12:00 noon for group ride then cook -out, see below for more infomation
Sunday-10:00am arrive at Hershey Park, everyone does their thing and leaves at their leisure that day

GROUP RIDE-
         west on rt 30, hang a right on to 41 towards oxford. Left onto Limestone Road (rt 10) North towards Reading~This is supose to be a great curvey scenic road. Left onto 23 cutting back southwest till we hang a right onto 322 North. Then left onto 501 south back into Lancaster. About 85miles.~~~~subject to change at any given time b/c we ziged when we should have zagged~~~~

Yea what time on Saturday?  Let me know when we come to a conclusion so I can call Melvin and Trevor let em' know,  don't have the net...

[Jace009gs]

I booked fri and sat night at the econo lodge on 2140 US 30 East, and have my hershey park tickets.

who else is def coming?

edit:
so nobody is coming? awesome.

yea that's what I'm feeling like, I'm comming tho

[LadyJules31]

who else is def coming?

edit:
so nobody is coming? awesome.

  I'm planning on being there... I don't know if Chris2P is riding there with me or not, or anyone else for that matter... everyone seemed to disappear. I just got my bike registration renewed, now I just have to get my bike inspected before next weekend... typical, lol.

I was at Hershey Park on the 4th of July (until it started pouring rain around 6pm, lol)... they have some really cool roller coasters there!! Storm Runner and the Great Bear are 2 of my favorites... we must go on them! 

[LadyJules31]

:laugh:thanks jace

Julie and her gang are comming in from the East

  Well so far my "gang" consists of me, lmao... nobody mentioned anything about meeting me at Kmart so I guess I'll be heading to Hershey alone unless someone chimes in before next week. 

What time are we meeting for sure on Saturday the 14th? (Nevermind, lol... just saw Noon... sorry been awake since 5:45 am... don't ask me why.) 

[Jace009gs]

Julie- you can ride with the Maryland gang from Lancaster ~ 30miles or so

This is a list of people who are going to be there:

Julie,
Nick
Jen
Kayla
Jason
Todd

I guess were still tossing around the time....... I'm leaning more towards a late afternoon meet n greet

[Trwhouse]

Hi Bargovic et al,
I'll be there.

Julie e-mailed me earlier this week and I told her I'd be there.
I live here so I told her if anyone needs a place to work on their bikes or help with any problems while they are here, I can help out.
See you all Saturday.
Best wishes,
Todd

[Jace009gs]

I guess were still tossing around the time....... I'm leaning more towards a late afternoon meet n greet

what abouty 15:00? (3:00pm) instead of nooon That'll give me a chance to check in at the Econo Lodge, drop the luggage off, stretch my legs.....? maybe it'll be under 100* by that time in the day......*update the weather is supost to break today and be in the mid 80's!! yea**

[LadyJules31]

Yeah 3pm should be good. Doesn't really matter what time to me. Chris2P hasn't gotten back to me yet so not sure about his plans.

I'm taking my bike to get inspected tomorrow after work... if it's not raining.

[pdg108]

Sorry guys, been busy with vacations and such.  Doesn't look like I'm going to make this one.  Just a bit to far for a day ride, and staying overnight just doesn't work out for the schedule.  Hope you all have a great time though.  I'll be hoping for good weather for you guys.   

[Jace009gs]

3:00 it is

Defently have to go for a group ride and dinner and ice cream we'll figure that out on the spot with who ever shows up.


c-ya there

Anyone else comming in on rt 30 East?

[Jace009gs]

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&cat=&address=&city=williamsport&state=pa&zipcode=

anyways Walmart parking lot is on S. Oakview road, right off of 462 and rt 30

Sunday's destination http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=&city=hershey&state=pa&zipcode=

[Trwhouse]

Hi all,

OK, so what is the plan here?
I just want to be certain about what days we are talking about for each activity. We've been discussing it here on the board for so long I think I'm confused.
Is everyone meeting at 3 p.m. Friday at Wal-Mart on Route 30?
Is that when you're talking about having a group dinner and ice cream and get-together?
Or are you talking about everyone meeting for the first time at 3 p.m. on Saturday? If that's the case, will there be time for the 85-mile ride on Saturday?
Sunday, I know the plan is for the group to head to Hersheypark.
I just want to be sure we all have the details right!

And remember, I live here if you need tools, or help, etc.
Should we e-mail our cell phone numbers to each other so we have them? (Better than posting them on the Web where the world can see them).
Best wishes,
Todd

[Trwhouse]

Hi there,
Honestly, if you want to take a really pretty ride, then let's go through Lancaster County Amish country.
From Wal-Mart on Route 30, we would take Route 340 -- Old Philadelphia Pike -- east to Route 10, where we'd hang a left and go north. We'd wind up that road to northern Lancaster County, and take a left in Morgantown onto Route 23, then hang a right onto Route 322 (lots of Amish and buggies and farms up here). Finally we can turn left and  and head south on Route 222 back to Route 30, then go west on Rt. 30 back to Wal-Mart. There are backroads too, that I can take you all on to avoid 222 if you want.
Anyway, this is very pretty and gives you the flavor of the area.
What do you think?
The weather report here for Saturday is exceptional with lots of sun and temps in the low 80s and low humidity. It should be great.
Are you sure nobody wants to meet here until 3 p.m.? It seems like that's late in the day to me.

Yours,
Todd

[Jace009gs]

Hey ya, alll those route sounds good to me, I can only see/view mapquest and google Earth-that's like not really helpful to find a good route, but I wanted to stay in the 50-60mile range b/c my bike is not comfortable then throw in a girl friend that is very clingy and my body just can't take it ontop of the travel to get to Lancaster. Atleast not a sport bike with clip-ons

Everyone is meeting at 3:00 on the rt. 30 Walmart parking lot. This will allow us to check in at the hotels (@2:00) and drop luggage off and avoid the sizzlling heat...I just figured since were not meeting until 3:00 our ride should include dinner:)....Back on page 5 or something the gang was going to do some other things but they never got planned/reserved....so this is Plan B....

[Trwhouse]

Hi Jace et al,
This ride I'm suggesting is easy and relaxing, so I hope it will work for you.
We can stop for dinner when we get to northern Lancaster County or we can head back toward Lancaster and eat.
What are people up for?
A great local diner?
Just my opinion -- local Lancaster County Amish cooking is BLAND.   So if you want the all-you-can-eat Amish experience, you should be forewarned.
There are other fun things to see and do, and some nice nightspots if we want to go for coffee, or whatever that night.
If you want to e-mail our cellphones to each other, that would be cool so we can better meet up.
Best wishes,
Todd

[LadyJules31]

I think Todd's ride sounds nice, but thats just my 2 cents.

The Walmart at 3pm (Saturday) on Rte. 30 is just off of 222 South right? (I've been down that way before to the outlets and near Dutch Wonderland... is the Walmart near that?)

Chris2P called me tonight and he has to work on Saturday so he won't be making it this time.  So it looks like I'll be meeting you at Walmart with my "gang" of me, myself and I, lol.

I'm not so sure yet if I'll be going to Hershey Park on Sunday though. I only live an hour away so I'm planning on heading home after Saturday's "festivities".

[LadyJules31]

Hi there,
Honestly, if you want to take a really pretty ride, then let's go through Lancaster County Amish country.
From Wal-Mart on Route 30, we would take Route 340 -- Old Philadelphia Pike -- east to Route 10, where we'd hang a left and go north. We'd wind up that road to northern Lancaster County, and take a left in Morgantown onto Route 23, then hang a right onto Route 322 (lots of Amish and buggies and farms up here). Finally we can turn left and  and head south on Route 222 back to Route 30, then go west on Rt. 30 back to Wal-Mart. There are backroads too, that I can take you all on to avoid 222 if you want.
Anyway, this is very pretty and gives you the flavor of the area.
What do you think?
The weather report here for Saturday is exceptional with lots of sun and temps in the low 80s and low humidity. It should be great.
Are you sure nobody wants to meet here until 3 p.m.? It seems like that's late in the day to me.

Yours,
Todd

Hey Todd,

Do you have a map of the route you're talking about riding? I'd like to print it out and bring it with me if you have one.

Depending how the early part of Saturday goes for me, maybe I'll meet up with you earliter than 3pm to do a little riding beforehand if you're up for it?
I'll have to let you know though, if you're up for it.

[Trwhouse]

Hi Julie,
The Wal-Mart is not "just off" Route 222 but is about 6 or so minutes EAST.
When you come down Route 222 South you will go straight OVER Route 30 on the overpass and head WEST on Route 30 West.
You'll pass about five exits and take the one for Route 462, also called Lincoln Highway. When you turn off on that ramp, you'll come to a traffic light. Across the road on the other side is Wal-Mart and it's parking lot.
If you stay on Route 30 West and go past a Pep Boys Auto Store and Kmart, then you went just a bit too far.
I'm working on finding a map I can send to you of the Saturday proposed route.
I'll post it here too, if I can find something.
I sent you a personal message with my cell phone and told you that an earlier ride on Saturday would be great. Let me know!
Best wishes,
Todd