Tony able to secure their large meeting room for our Sept 7 meeting  as well as for our Oct 5 meeting. Once things cool down we will be back at the old location.

Please spread the word so that everyone can show up at the correct location. See you there!

The fact that there was no meeting scheduled didn’t stop a few members and a few potential members from showing up in the parking lot. The conversation revolved around the group rides, and promises were made to show up this weekend at 8:00 at the Smith Street parking lot. 35 miles sounded like a lot for some of them, so they may break off for a shorter route.

Don’t forget to check the ride list on the HBC site http://www.hbcli.org/rideslist/current_ride_listlist.php

Karen tells the story “This picture was taken atop Bear Mountain on Sunday, July 18
Temp was 93 at that point!
Notice the cool composure of all the riders, who just a few minutes before were cranking up a four mile stretch of mountain! I should add (because I am a true masochist) that we made a 1200 ft climb to the top…”

Steve, Angel, Rich, Nick, Karen, Scott, John, Mike and Javier

Looking good, thanks to Mike for taking along his iPhone and sending in a photo.

My expectations this year were exceeded only by the energy every one of you put forth in making this a very successful Gold Coast event.  On behalf of myself, the officers and chairpersons of the HBC we offer our endless thanks.   ~Tony

A few of the volunteers – the Roslyn rest Stop Crew!

(left to right) Elaine, Jack, Debra, Tom ,Karen, Sue, Valerie and Eva (is there something up in the sky?

Result? He  completed 198 mi by the cutoff time, which was good enough to re-set the course record. The only close call was a skunk that scurried out of the weeds and into his headlights–he just missed it, but the car behind him didn’t.

Great job Doug, maybe 200+ next year?

Hope you had a fun time!

From Karen: “Volunteers are (desperately!) needed to staff the Roslyn rest stop for the Gold Coast on Sunday.
Please call Karen at 631-757-9032″

Don’t forget to remind your friends to join the Gold Coast fun at whatever distance they choose to ride — Sunday July 11.

I’ll be at the Cold Springs Train Station rest stop for the afternoon shift. See you there!

Arch

Once again (and for the last time) I’m sending out the following dates for the Frederick Cycling Trip. It seems the powers that be would opt for the following:  Oct. 9, 10 and 11, 2010.   That would be Sat, Sun and Mon. (Monday being Columbus day – so that those of you who teach have the day off).  I notified the Hampton Inn in Frederick of the change and they have accepted the new dates. For the new initiates you have only to ask Rich Lubasch, Lou Bruno, Alex Dick, Tracy and Mike Riedinger, Carl Fiore, Bruce Wessinger and a handful of others who have made this trip and they will be glad to tell you about it.  In the meantime, if you are already convinced that you would like to spend two days riding in the Maryland mountains then call and make your  reservation at the Hampton Inn – 301 696 1565 -  for Sat and Sun (we will ride Monday but be packed and ready to leave before the ride. In the past we have managed to keep a room for those of you who will need to shower and freshen up for the trip home.) Tell them you are from the HBC and they will hook you up with a double occupancy room to accommodate significant others, spouses and riding buddies.

Finally, if you have additional questions, contact Tony.

1) Call to Order: 8:00 PM
2) Motion to Approve the minutes from May
Rich/Arne
3) New Members: Carmine; Michelle and Bob
4) Ride Leader report:
June rides start at 8:00 AM
June 19, road markings will be done for Gold Coast-
rides on June 26 will check those markings

Lancaster Covered Bridge ride: Lou announced that there are 15 rooms booked for Lancaster Covered Bridge ride Aug. 14 & 15, some more are still available.

Bike-Boat-Bike: Scott announced that he will be leading a B+/A-
from Mattituck for the Bike-Boat-Bike on Sunday, June 6 *departing at 7:00 AM
Call him if you want to join him: 631-262-0327

5) Treasurer’s Report-Some Gold Coast expenses, as well as refreshments.
6) Gold Coast-Looking for Sag Wagon drivers

New Business:Suggestions on adding “A” rides with a maximum of 20 MPH, not dropping anyone.

50/50 Rich-a whopping $15.00

Motion to adjourn, Sal/Jay 8:25 PM
Don’t forget the next meeting, Tuesday, July 6th!

Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Gellert, Secretary

Greeting to all HBC MEMBERS

Below are the arrangements I made, once again, for our annual Lancaster Covered Bridge Ride.  With two individuals in the room the total cost is only $150 dollars which includes ALL meals!!

So, you owe it to yourself to enjoy the Amish Country at a reasonable price plus enjoying two beautiful days of cycling and sightseeing.

Every year the group has expanded from initially 10 riders to as many as 35 riders.  With this in mind, PLEASE make your reservations early as possible as I had to close out the group last year.  Last year I was able to ADD rooms as I did receive an early count.

NOTE: We will probably leave much earlier this year to avoid the traffic and to have a longer but EASY ride through the country side on Saturday.  I made arrangements for us to change into our cycling gear upon arrival on Saturday.

For the new people who have never did this ride before it is a FUN weekend at your OWN pace and mileage.  I will provide the on-line registration link when available as well as additional information.

Thank you,
Lou Bruno  631-549-7295

Gocycle@optonline.net

http://www.active.com/cycling/lancaster-pa/covered-bridge-metric-century-bicycle-ride-2010 MUST REGISTER PRIOR…NO WALK-INS.   3K  Cut-Off.

Dear Mr. Bruno,

I have reserved 15 rooms for your group for Saturday & Sunday, August 14 & 15 2010 (2 nights).  The package rates will be as follows, based on double occupancy:

$300.00 for 2 persons for 2 nights

Ø     Includes room rate for 2 nights – including all taxes.
Ø     Includes continental breakfast both mornings at our facility
Ø     Includes one meal at BIH Family Restaurant & one meal at Miller’s  Smorgasbord per person
Ø     Includes a free Bird-in-Hand Bakery Item
Ø     Includes other misc. coupons/offers.

A 3rd person in a room on the package would add an additional $50.00 to the above rate.  All of our rooms are non-smoking and any smoking must be done outside the rooms.  No exceptions.

It is my understanding that your group participants will be calling individually to reserve a room and will be paying individually.  Just a reminder, please have your people give a credit card number to guarantee their reservation when they call.   Should any individual need to cancel their reservation, we will treat them as individual reservations and will need a 24 hour notice.

Please let me know if you would like me to make reservations for your group at the Bird-in-Hand Restaurant as I did last year.  I would need the following:  arrival time & head count.

We look forward to hosting your group here in Lancaster County!   If there is anything we can do by way of information, please call us.  If anything should change concerning these reservations, contact us as soon as you know of the changes.  Thank you for choosing the Travelers Rest Motel for your reservations and if you have any questions please give us a call at 800-626-2021.

Sincerely,

Justin L. Smucker

Property Manager