Potholes and Road Apples

In case you missed it, the Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era had a feature story on Thursday on the Old School Schwinn Bike Club, a group in Lancaster with restored or tricked out Schwinn, Sears or J.C. Higgins rides.
The article is here. And the video is below.

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The forecast for steady rain is prompting organizers of the newly formed League of Lancaster Bicyclists to stay inside on Saturday.
The group will meet at the WOW Wingery in Harrisburg Avenue’s College Row, across from Franklin & Marshall College, at 1:30 p.m. Instead of the planned 45- or 26-mile rides, there will be a video […]

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Dr. Andy Baldwin and his father, former state Rep. Roy Baldwin, and the rest of their Cross Pennsylvania Health Ride crew will arrive in Lancaster County Thursday afternoon.
Baldwin, of television’s “Bachelor” fame, is doing the 420-mile bike ride to draw attention to the epidemic of childhood obesity. At elementary school assemblies across the state, Baldwin, […]

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Lancaster County native Andy Baldwin, the U.S. Navy doctor and triathlete of “The Bachelor” reality show fame begins a cross-state Health Ride in Pittsburgh Friday. The 420-mile tour includes stops at elementary schools where Baldwin and other participants will promote exercise and a health diet. The tour comes to Lancaster County next Thursday, with presentations […]

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One-hundred cyclists were expected to ride into Lancaster County today as the five-day Brita Climate Ride makes its way from New York City to Washington, D.C.
The group is spending the night at Camp Andrews, 1226 Silver Springs Road, Holtwood. There, the group will hear from guest speakers about global warming and how individuals can minimize […]

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The Univest Grand Prix race returns this weekend, beginning with a team time trial in downtown Allentown Friday, a circuit race beginning and ending in Souderton on Saturday and a criterium in Doylestown on Sunday.
On Saturday morning in Souderton, recreational riders have the opportunity to ride the same course that the pros will ride later in […]

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The Paradise Rotary Club will hold is second annual Amish Country Classic Bike Tour on Saturday. Last year’s inaugural tour drew 180 riders, some from as far as New York. Organizers hope to attract 250 this year.
There are 12, 23 and 62-mile courses. The rides begin at 8 a.m. at the Intercourse Community Park. Riders may […]

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About 400 cyclists participated Sunday evening in Philadelphia’s first naked bike ride.
Many of the cyclists were clothed, at least in swimsuits or underwear. Some opted for body paint. Others, however, did the full monty to demonstrate the vulnerability of bicycling in traffic. Others were simply there for the thrill. How often do you get a […]

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For those of you looking to get a head start on your winter spare tire, the Lehigh Wheelmen are here to help.
The Allentown-area cycling club will again hold its Donut Derby ride on Labor Day, Monday, Sept 7. 
 The annual ritual of bicycling and gluttony begins at 9 a.m. at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center, otherwise known […]

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The eighth-annual Miles in Memory of Josh bike ride will be held Sunday, Aug. 30, on the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, near Mount Gretna.
Riders can do between one and 10 miles on the trail. Registration opens at 12:30 p.m. The ride begins at 1 p.m. Organizers are asking for a minimum $10 donation per adult […]

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