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
July Destination Ride: Beginner Gravel Ride
Date: July 24, 2026
Where: Long Pine Run Reservoir Loop
Start Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Caledonia State Park - 101 Pine Grove Road, Fayetteville, PA 17222-8224
Ride leader: Karen Reeder
cell: 717-977-2200; Email: krbeagle@comcast.net
Please RVSP by text or email
Leaving from Chambersburg taking Route 30 East for 10 miles to Route 233. The Caledonia State Park Office is a left turn off of Route 233. After passing the Park Office there are 2 parking areas. We will meet at the second parking lot where you will find public restrooms. Bathrooms available at start and finish.
Route Details can be found on the “Ride with GPS” app. Under “FCC Michaux GRVL 15 2026”. This ride will pass by the Long Pine Run Reservoir twice. This 15-mile route is mostly on the Michaux Gravel roads. Elevation is 1300 ft. At approximately 3.5 miles there will be a nice view of the Reservoir and then a Mountain view after 6 miles. Miles 6 through 9 will be fairly flat. The remainder of the miles will reward us with a downhill slope back by the Reservoir and to the parking lot.
We can do Lunch at Maria & Sal’s Pizzaria, 4550 Lincoln Way E, Fayetteville, PA 17222 About 9 minutes, on your way back towards Chambersburg OR for something lighter there’s the Caledonia Café, 6195 Chambersburg Rd, Fayetteville, PA 17222.
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
August Destination Ride: Torrey C. Brown Trail
The August social ride will be on Friday August 21, 2026.
The ride will be held on the Torrey C. Brown trail into Maryland.
More details will be posted closer to the date.
September Destination Ride: Overnight on Pine Creek Trail
Where: Pine Creek Trail
When: Sept 17th-19th (2 nights / 3 days)
Cost: $240 +tax per person
Miles: Around 30 miles of biking each day
Meals:
Day 1: Lunch is on your own. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch is on your own. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 3: Breakfast at the hotel.
Contact information: Sarah Harmon; slharmon403@gmail.com; Call and text: 717.496.1745
Details:
The Location: The Pine Creek Trail is 65.5 miles long. We will not be biking the whole thing. Our hotel is in the middle of the trail’s length. The trail runs along the bottom of Pine Creek Gorge, also known as the PA Grand Canyon. The surface is finely crushed stone.
The Hotel: Cedar Run Inn is a quaint, old hotel along the trail with a beautiful pond and setting. Highly rated for cleanliness and great meals. All rooms have a sink and toilet. Showers are shared down the hall. Several rooms have at least 2 twin beds if you wish to share a room.
The Price: Your balance will be due at check-out. The hotel will only accept cash or checks. Sorry no credit cards. The price is per person and does not change if you are sharing a room.
Food: Breakfasts and dinners are provided by the hotel and are included in the price. There are not places to purchase food or water on the trail. Plan to carry the water you need and refill at the hotel in the mornings. Bring the food you will need for lunches and snacks.
Getting There: According to Google Maps, it will take about 3.5 hours to get there. Carpooling will be discussed among those attending.
Reserving Your Spot: A deposit of $100.00 is needed to secure a room. Contact Sarah Harmon to reserve your room. We need to let the hotel know by July 1st exactly how many rooms we need. After this date, if you decide to go you will need to make your own arrangements. There are very few hotels and restaurants in the area.
Cancelations: If you must cancel a full refund is given if cancelled 7 days before our event.
June Destination Ride on the C&O
The June Social Ride will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Ride manager: Tim Gotwald - 717 491 0611 - tim@gotwald.org
Meeting Time: 9:30 am
C&O Canal Parking Lot: 16522-16500 Canal Rd, Sharpsburg, MD 21782
GPS Coordinates: 39.434023, -77.794852
The route will be C&O Canal Towpath from Shepherdstown north to the Slackwater boat ramp or McMahon Mill picnic area. This will be an “out-and-back” ride entirely on the towpath. Total distance - about 26 miles or “out and back” as you choose.
The trail is in good condition, packed fine gravel, no hills, almost entirely tree tunnel. (There has been some damage from high water at a few spots, but trail is passable.) Options for lunch would be: ride over to Shepherdstown on return.
The trail is beautiful. Lots of wildlife and wildflowers. Views of the Potomac all the way. Because of the damage from high water, we would not recommend high pressure road tires.
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.
May Social Ride: Enola Low Grade Trail
Details
This will be an out and back ride. You may go at your own pace. This 29 miles
(one-way) trail is flat with crushed stones. Go as far as you wish and turn around.
Lunch will be at Union Station Grill, 173 S. 4 th St., Columbia, PA 17521. About 10
minutes from the trailhead. We will meet there around 12:30.
This trail travels along the river and then bend into the countryside with
farmlands and a nature preserve. It is a lovely flat trail.
NOTE: There are no stores close to the trail. Be sure to bring plenty of water and
anything else you feel you might need. There are bathroom and porta-potties
along the way.
Getting There
Leaving from Chambersburg taking Routes 81 and 83, google says it will take
about an hour and forty-five minutes to get there. We can arrange a meeting
point in Chambersburg to car pool, let me know if interested.
Ride leader: Sarah Harmon
Cell: 717-496-1745
Email: slharmon403@gmail.com
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
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
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
