May 7, 2008 04:56:28

Posted By eocmembers

6th Annual Bike Around The Bay- May 17, 2008

Join us for the 6th Annual Bike Around The Bay in Erie, PA. Gather with hundreds of tri state bicyclists on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Intermodal Transportation Center on the Bayfront Parkway to bike around beautiful Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie. The event is a fundraiser for the non-profit youth environmental education organization Lake Erie-Allegheny Earth Force.

Town Tour --10 mile route:
- Bayfront-Frontier Park-Promenade-South Pier-Dobbins Landing
- Tour designed for families with children or for less experienced riders
Bay Tour -- 30 mile route:
- Bayfront and Presque Isle State Park
- Tour for casual riders
Endurance Tour -- 50 mile route
- Bayfront, Presque Isle to Elk Creek
- Tour for seasoned riders
- Qualifying ride for scouts

For more information click the link below

http://www.earthforce.org/section/offices/lea/leaevents/leaspecial_events

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PNC Pedal Pittsburgh 2008 is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, rain or shine.

All rides start & finish at Station Square at the former Chevrolet Amphitheatre location.

Event Day Schedule

6:30	Registration Opens
7:00 - 8:00	50- & 60-Mile Riders Depart
8:00 - 9:00	25- & 35-Mile Riders Depart
8:30 & 9:00	25-Mile Guided Tours Depart
9:00 - 10:00	15-Mile Riders Depart
9:30 & 10:00	15-Mile Guided Tours Depart
10:00 - 10:30	6-Mile Riders Depart
11:30 - 3:30	Lunch & Entertainment at Station Square

For Everyone's Safety
Participants must obey all traffic regulations. Streets are NOT closed and riders share the road with automobile traffic.

Riders will be required to fill out the emergency information on the back of the rider number. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Medical support, links to emergency medical services, marshals at key intersections, plus en-route support vans will be available.

Each course will be marked with directional signs from start to finish. Cue sheets noting course turns will be available at pre-registration and packet pick-up, at the start/finish area at rest stops.

NEW THIS YEAR!

Carbon off-setting of the event will be provided by Sustainable Pittsburgh.

For more information click the link below

http://www.pedalpittsburgh.org/

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National Bike to Work Week

May 3, 2008 05:13:44

Posted By eocmembers

National Bike to Work Week

May 12-16

During the month of May, Mayor Sinnott

wants to help Erie become a more “Bicycle

Friendly” Community. He is proclaiming the

week of May 12

th through the 16th “Bike to

Work Week”. This important week is part of

a national campaign launched in 1965 by the

League of American Bicyclists. Through the

efforts of groups like The League of American

Bicyclists, their Bicycle Friendly Communities

Campaign and their work on the Safe

Routes to School initiative, towns and cities

across the U.S. are striving to be more bike

and pedestrian friendly by instituting bike

lanes, wider shoulders, and Share the Road

signage. During the month cities all across

the country will be celebrating and promoting

this health lifestyle decision. Everyone is

encouraged to get out their bikes and ride to

work!

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Bike Around the Bay

April 15, 2008 06:24:27

Posted By eocmembers

Bike Around the Bay

Date: May 17,2008

Location: Erie

Town Tour -- 10 Mile Route

•

South Pier-Dobbins Landing
Bayfront-Frontier Park-Promenade
•

for less experienced riders
Tour designed for families with children or
Bay Tour -- 30 Mile Route

•
Bayfront and Presque Isle State Park*
•
Tour for casual riders
Endurance Tour -- 50 Mile Route

•
Bayfront, Presque Isle* to Elk Creek
•
Tour for seasoned riders
•
Qualifying ride for Scouts

Brochure and Registration Form: Bike Around the Bay (pdf)

Contact us at bab@lea.earthforce.org

This year Bike Around the Bay will start

and end at the Intermodal Transportation Center on the Bayfront Parkway.

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Paddling on Tionesta Creek

April 12, 2008 08:14:18

Posted By eocmembers

Hi All

Four Geezrs and a Geezr Wantabee had a great time camping at Minister Creek and paddling on Tionesta Creek on Wednesday and Thursday.

We were in and out of showers on during our paddle time on Wednesday. We found a spot for lunch and it wasn't raining, but started up again just as we were beginning to enjoy our sandwiches. But it quit before we were done paddling and was nice the rest of Wednesday and Thursday.

Now I know you are expecting me to report some things that must stay in the VAULT.

We all had to look the ground over as Mr. LostMyKey thought he did it again. But we were excited when it appeared sticking to his gloves that he tossed in his boat.

Now I'll never tell who did this one, but someone thought he could dry a pair of really wet socks quicker if he past them through the flame of the hot camp fire that we all enjoyed on Wednesday evening. Guess what? That is right . He burned holes in the toes. Now wouldn't you think he would know better.

We paddled from Henry's Mills to Porkey on Wednesday and then from Porkey to below Kelletville on Thursday. While Tom and Dave were doing the shuttle, I thought I found the perfect chute to launch our boats.

The boats were all lined up ready to go when Tom and Dave got back. Well, wouldn't you know the last person to launch didn't push hard enough and well I don't think I need to tell you the end of that story. Yep it's in the vault. Really made me feel bad too because he helped me launch and I saw the rest of the story.

These Geezrs must remind all kayakers. Please, please don't go out on cold water without a wet suit. Remember the rule of thumb. If the Air temperature and Water Temperature don't total 100 degrees, you should wear a wet suit. You might not be able to find a place to get out of the water and get your clothes changed quick enough to prevent hyperthermia.

Enough for the Vault

We did see 5 Eagles and a lot of osprey, turkeys, hawks and belted kingfishers, Canada Geese and Hooded Merganzers too. Plus 4 deer. Oh, and yes the frog is still there with a new coat of paint.

Next time we'd like to find a spot farther up stream towards Barnes and maybe finish at Porkey.

Unlike French Creek, there are not many strainers on Tionesta Creek.

How could anyone be bored with retirement when you can enjoy days like our two on Tionesta Creek.

Doris

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2008 Ohio Bicycle Event Calendar

March 31, 2008 03:40:52

Posted By eocmembers

The 2008 Ohio bicycle Event Calendar is now up at the link below.

http://www.ohiocycling.info/

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