Caledonia - Tuesday Evening
Ride will start promptly at 5:30pm
SAG will be available
Restrooms are available on site. You can also try Rutter’s
Caledonia - Thursday Morning
Ride will start promptly at 9:00am
No SAG but lots of camaraderie
Restrooms may be locked. You can also try Rutter’s
Kids Bike Rodeo
A Kids' Bike Rodeo is a thrilling and engaging event designed to introduce children to the joys of cycling in a safe, controlled environment. It's a day filled with excitement, laughter, and the spirit of adventure, where kids of all ages gather to test their biking skills through various obstacle courses and fun challenges. The rodeo typically includes activities such as slalom courses, slow races, and balance beams, all aimed at improving bike handling and safety skills. Each activity is supervised by experienced volunteers who ensure that every participant is wearing the necessary safety gear, such as helmets and knee pads, making it a worry-free day for parents and a blast for the kids.
Mercersburg - Tuesday Evening
Ride will start promptly at 5:30pm
SAG will be available
Restrooms are located on site. You can also try McDonald’s or Rutter’s
Mercersburg - Thursday Morning
Ride will start promptly at 9:00am
No SAG but lots of camaraderie
Restrooms will likely be locked. You can also try McDonald’s or Rutter’s
Greene Township - Tuesday Evening
Ride will start promptly at 5:30pm
SAG will be available
Restrooms are available on site. You can also try Sheetz or McDonald’s
Greene Township - Thursday Morning
Ride will start promptly at 9:00am
No SAG but lots of camaraderie
Restrooms may be locked. You can try Sheetz or McDonald’s
Shalom (Leaving from Marion Mennonite Church) - Tuesday Evening
Ride will start promptly at 5:30pm
SAG will be available
The nearest restrooms are located at Rutter’s
Shalom (Leaving from Marion Mennonite Church) - Thursday Morning
Ride will start promptly at 9:00am
No SAG but lots of camaraderie
The nearest restrooms are located at Rutter’s
Christmas Lights Ride
Leader: Carol Ecton
Where: meet at Jerome King Playground, 240 N. Carlisle St., Greencastle
Pace: C
Eat: Hot chocolate and cookies served by Terry and Lori in town square after
Phone: 223.361.5561
DECORATE YOUR BIKES WITH LIGHTS!
Fall Foliage Ride
Will include the repaved Western MD Rail Trail for the final 10 miles.
Start Time: 12 noon
Where: meet at the C&O Bike shop 9 Pennsylvania Ave in Hancock MD.
Eat: Afterwards at Buddy Lou’s for those who wish. (11 East Main St in Hancock.)
Details: The distances are 40.8 miles for the long route and 27 for the shorter version. Short version does not include the rail trail. Both routes climb up Sideling Hill. Starting at mile 5 there is a 3.5 mile climb to the top. We will wait at the top to regroup then stop again for a group photo at the overlook.
FCC Fall Foliage Ride 2025 40 mi · Ride with GPS
FCC Fall Foliage Ride 2025 27.4mi · Ride with GPS
Route will be marked
RSVP Required: Karen Keefer (717) 977-9291 or Jeff Mummart (717)264-3498
Smithsburg, MD
Meet at the Veterans Park parking lot in Smithsburg. We will ride by it just before the ride ends.
Where: Veterans Park, 68 W Water St, Smithsburg, MD 21783.
Ride With GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/138832421
Eat: Track Side is a place to get food and drink after the ride about 0.2 miles from the Park.
Temps: a cool morning around 48 and a high of 68.
Distance and pace: The ride is about a two hour ride. We will try to hold about a 12mph speed. Since it is a No Drop ride, we will wait on riders.
RSVP Required: Jonathan Davis - (240) 537-9342, jonw.davis1959@gmail.com
Harrisburg Greenway (Capital Area)
Meet at: City Island parking lot, 201 Championship Way, Harrisburg
Miles/pace: 20 miles, 10 – 13 mph pace
Eat: Optional meal after at Dukes
RSVP Required - Sam Thrush: (717) 496-3910
Michaux Gravel
The Franklin County Cyclists are excited to once again host Michaux GRVL for 2025. View event details below
Ghost Town and Hoodlebug Trail
Event Overview: This September overnight Social Ride excursion offers three trails to ride. Our plan is to ride two of the trails, one trail each day starting with Ghost Town Trail on Thursday 9/25/2025 and riding the Hoodlebug Trail on Friday 9/26/2025. Overnight accommodations will be at the Hampton Inn & Suites Blairsville, PA. A block of 10 rooms is being held for us under the name Franklin County Cyclist. The rate is $149.00 + tax for a room with 2 queen beds.
FCC members have until 8/15/2025 to register for the ride.
Ride managers: Laura (717)-404-4610 & Arnie Jansen (717)-414-8442
New Franklin Reverse Morning
Ride will start promptly at 9:00am
No SAG, but lots of camaraderie
Huntingdon and Broad Top Rail Trail (H&BT) Social Ride
22 Miles out and back
Bathrooms - a primitive bathroom at Mile marker 7
Lunch - The Union Hotel (restaurant and bar) 128 East Main Street, Everett, Pennsylvania 15537
The H&BT Rail Trail reuses a former railroad right-of-way along the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River. Riders will cross a 1930s-era bridge spanning the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River. Cyclist will pass through the Cooper Sawmill ruins and also a massive slag pile as a result of the burning of coal in coke ovens. You can take a closer look at the Coke Oven located 1/4 mile from the Trailhead.
Greene Township Park Reverse Morning
Ride will start promptly at 9:00am
No SAG, but lots of camaraderie