Skyclad's Southern York and Lancaster County Tour

Skyclad · 04-10-2012, 10:36 AM

After riding Racer43's Spring Adventure Ride, I was encouraged to do a similar type of ride. Hmmm, show off some of the gems from my area? Oh, OK, I guess I could do that.

***UPDATE***

So I did a test run today, and the route looks pretty good. Right about 140 miles. Most of the route is paved, but there is little on State roads. Mostly county and township type stuff. I was worried about the condition of the gravel/dirt sections with the torrential rain we had yesterday. Happy to say that my fears were unfounded. A few small washed out spots, but everything is good to go. Even the water crossings on Fishing Creek Road are doable.

Now for some details.

We will be leaving the Rutter's store in Wrightsville at 9am. The address is 201 Cool Springs Road, Wrightsville, PA.

The route will take us south along the east side of the Susquehanna into Maryland. Lunch and gas will be at Royal Farms, about 70 miles from the start. There is also be a rest stop at Susquehannock State Park.

After lunch, we will cross the Conowingo Dam and then make our way north on the west shore. There will be an extended stop at the Indian Steps Museum to give folks a chance to look around. It is a neat place. The tour will end in my driveway.

Figure on about 6 - 7 hours for the tour. The pace will be pretty mellow for the most part. There will be A LOT of turns and intersections, and it is not uncommon for the roads to run through the middle of working farms.

For those camping, please do not show up before 4pm. There is a restroom and shower available for use, as well as kitchen facilities. Bonfire will be held Saturday evening. If you did not get the GPS info, send me a PM for the coordinates. My phone number is (seven one seven) three two four - four three six three.

For those with allergies, be warned that we have two indoor cats and one large Yellow Lab. All are friendly and will want to say hi.

IN

wizze
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pjm204 · 04-10-2012, 10:46 AM

I'm in

wizze · 04-10-2012, 11:03 AM

I'm in. Now I will read the post.

FredRydr · 04-10-2012, 11:19 AM

Sounds like a good way to meet more friends!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyclad

...There are three easy water crossings that I am not currently planning on bypassing....

Not all on the same road by any chance, are they?

Fred

Skyclad · 04-10-2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FredRydr

Sounds like a good way to meet more friends!
Not all on the same road by any chance, are they?

Fred

Why yes, yes they are. You have perhaps ridden Fishing Creek Road?

Intrigue_262000 · 04-10-2012, 11:50 AM

Let me check the calender.

TowPro · 04-10-2012, 11:57 AM

Put me down as coming (if the work schedule will let me)

twohawks · 04-10-2012, 12:04 PM

Subscribed to watch for details....

JaxObsessed · 04-10-2012, 12:32 PM

IN.... like some Irish guy!!!

tommu56 · 04-10-2012, 12:37 PM

anxiously awaiting more info

cyclingtom · 04-10-2012, 12:38 PM

I'm going to clear my calendar and waterproof my boots...

VACommuter · 04-10-2012, 12:47 PM

I'm a possible. My brother's family still lives in Strasburg. Clip clop of Amish buggy's always wakes me up Sunday mornings.

VAC

DenniSMC · 04-10-2012, 12:59 PM

Any hotels near by? Or better yet camping? I feel the need to get a little shitty the night before......

Mark_O · 04-10-2012, 01:16 PM

Since you are the OP of the thread, am I to assume there will be tagging involved?

darkstarmoto · 04-10-2012, 01:21 PM

Lemme know if you need some info for roads/trails in the Gap/Coatesville area, I know a few nice sections.

04-10-2012, 10:36 AM	#1
Skyclad ^OP Original Bastard Joined: Jul 2007 Location: south east PA Oddometer: 4,876	Skyclad's Southern York and Lancaster County Tour After riding Racer43's Spring Adventure Ride, I was encouraged to do a similar type of ride. Hmmm, show off some of the gems from my area? Oh, OK, I guess I could do that. *UPDATE* So I did a test run today, and the route looks pretty good. Right about 140 miles. Most of the route is paved, but there is little on State roads. Mostly county and township type stuff. I was worried about the condition of the gravel/dirt sections with the torrential rain we had yesterday. Happy to say that my fears were unfounded. A few small washed out spots, but everything is good to go. Even the water crossings on Fishing Creek Road are doable. Now for some details. We will be leaving the Rutter's store in Wrightsville at 9am. The address is 201 Cool Springs Road, Wrightsville, PA. The route will take us south along the east side of the Susquehanna into Maryland. Lunch and gas will be at Royal Farms, about 70 miles from the start. There is also be a rest stop at Susquehannock State Park. After lunch, we will cross the Conowingo Dam and then make our way north on the west shore. There will be an extended stop at the Indian Steps Museum to give folks a chance to look around. It is a neat place. The tour will end in my driveway. Figure on about 6 - 7 hours for the tour. The pace will be pretty mellow for the most part. There will be A LOT of turns and intersections, and it is not uncommon for the roads to run through the middle of working farms. For those camping, please do not show up before 4pm. There is a restroom and shower available for use, as well as kitchen facilities. Bonfire will be held Saturday evening. If you did not get the GPS info, send me a PM for the coordinates. My phone number is (seven one seven) three two four - four three six three. For those with allergies, be warned that we have two indoor cats and one large Yellow Lab. All are friendly and will want to say hi. IN wizze Intrigue26000 (+camping) MsInformed (+camping) towpro JaxObsessed cyclingtom (+camping) VACommuter (maybe) DenniSMC (+camping) beantop (maybe) Ragin Rabbi racer43 Jeff B (maybe) not2fast (maybe) Fire44 (maybe) Dynamick eddie bolted clown head scott P (+camping) ddavidv PSUcanary (maybe) kpt4321 (maybe) Bootstrap (maybe) ADVwanaB (+camping) DRiderJohn trav78 pos90 BadCold (+camping) csxgrafix Neckrom (+camping) Ljackf BrendaP (maybe) sloburban outleir8 (+camping) Hack (+camping) WayneJ (+camping) tomc407 H14 (+camping) __________________ Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain. cancer Skyclad's Wanderings Bald Eagle Bastard Bullwinkle Death Rider Skyclad screwed with this post 06-06-2012 at 07:15 PM

04-10-2012, 10:46 AM	#2
pjm204 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Oddometer: 1,256	I'm in __________________ Current bikes:2006 DL650, 2008 WR250R Past bikes: XT225, TTR125, '04 CRF50 '74 DT125,'70 TS250,'85 v45, '89 zx600c, '78 GS400x, '99 GS500E, '01 GS500E '05 Z750s, '77 GS400e, '82 GS1100ez, '97 GSX600, '07 VFR800, '03 KLR650, '03 FJR1300, '06 DL1000, '00 KLR650, '99 WR360, '08 DL650, '05 DR650, '08 EX650r, '96 CR500, '82 GS450T, '06 Ural

04-10-2012, 11:03 AM	#3
wizze Wizze = Wise Joined: Jul 2009 Location: PA: Land of the Free Range Amish Oddometer: 699	I'm in. Now I will read the post. __________________ 2009 BMW F800GS 2009 Yamaha FZ-1 2009 KTM 450 XC-W plated 2005 BMW R1200RT 2013 Triumph Tiger 800XC (hers...WTF??)

04-10-2012, 11:50 AM	#6
Intrigue_262000 Did you see that wheelie? Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania Oddometer: 958	Let me check the calender. __________________ Bald Eagle Bastard Where the hell is table 10? 1997 DR350SE 2010 Husaberg FE450 (plated)

04-10-2012, 11:57 AM	#7
TowPro I want to ride Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Compass PA Oddometer: 1,785	Put me down as coming (if the work schedule will let me) __________________ 2010 F800GS Stone Road Touring bike!

04-10-2012, 12:04 PM	#8
twohawks Not Afraid Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Shenandoah Valley Virginia Oddometer: 2,177	Looks good! Subscribed to watch for details.... __________________ TWOHAWKS Utah and Colorado 2010 Ride Report CAT HERDER'S *BWDR* *SMIBS* 2008 KLR650 1984 GL1200I GoldWing Interstate Human Power'd two wheel machine - 2001 StumpJumper Pro Hardtail CMA ><> GWRRA

04-10-2012, 12:37 PM	#10
tommu56 Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: limerick pa / waterville pa Oddometer: 814	Anxiously awaiting more info anxiously awaiting more info

04-10-2012, 12:38 PM	#11
cyclingtom Sim Sala Bim Joined: Jun 2007 Location: First State Oddometer: 3,435	I'm going to clear my calendar and waterproof my boots... __________________ Inconsequential Adventurer Upon us all a little rain must fall. L.Z.

04-10-2012, 12:47 PM	#12
VACommuter Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Oddometer: 853	I'm a possible. My brother's family still lives in Strasburg. Clip clop of Amish buggy's always wakes me up Sunday mornings. VAC __________________ 2002 KLR w/ Enduro Sidecar "Dirt Nasty" 2003 KLR "Street Ugly" 2000 BMW K1200LT w/Sidecar "Bavarian Princess"

04-10-2012, 12:59 PM	#13
DenniSMC The M is silent... Joined: Mar 2009 Location: NEPA Oddometer: 4,695	Any hotels near by? Or better yet camping? I feel the need to get a little shitty the night before...... __________________ I wanna ride my Fuglycycle. A shameless plug of my Control Riding III Video- The KLR650

04-10-2012, 01:16 PM	#14
Mark_O Drain Bamaged Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Moran Nation Oddometer: 9,853	Since you are the OP of the thread, am I to assume there will be tagging involved? __________________ Sarcasm, just one more free service I provide.

04-10-2012, 01:21 PM	#15
darkstarmoto Am I evil? Yes I am Joined: May 2009 Location: SEPA Oddometer: 241	Lemme know if you need some info for roads/trails in the Gap/Coatesville area, I know a few nice sections. __________________ Current Beaters: 08 KTM 530 EXC-R - 07 Ducati MTS1100S - Redneck Engineering Mutant

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