Registration Open!

Now that the weather has taken a turn for the WARM, it's time to start thinking about getting active outdoors! 

You may be feeling a little rusty after the long, cold winter... and what better way to get motivated than to register for the Millerstown Community Park Bike Tour! There are a little over 10 weeks until the ride, which should be just enough time to prepare. It's not a race, so no need to worry about speed =)!

We will be giving away a $15 gift certificate for Road ID to the first person to register online!  

Online registration is now open... 

Pre-Registration - $25

Day-Of Registration - $30

* There are no additional fees to register online. *

You can also register by mail... 

      Step 1:  Registration Form - click to print  

      Step 2:  Fill out form and include cash/check for payment 

                  (made payable to Millerstown Recreational Committee)

      Step 3:  Mail to Scott Sanderson 202 Old Ferry Rd., Millerstown, PA 17062

We are headlong into the planning and things are coming together nicely this year! The courses will be very similar to last year (as long as there is no last minute road work). The only change (for now) will be an additional rest stop on the 100K course. 

This has been a crazy year for us with Lacie traveling around the state to finish her clinical rotations. With that in mind and the great feedback we received from last years event, we've kept most aspects of the event the same for this year.  Our goal for 2013 is to get over 100 riders and raise at least $4,000!  

  

(Don't worry... We've already started a list for 2014 which includes adding a mountain climb option!)

Happy Spring Riding! 

~ Scott and Lacie 

Love the Madness

2012 was great! Those who have helped pull this all together understand the "madness" involved, but we do it because we love to ride and we love to support the growing outdoor initiative in our community! We hit 100 riders, the weather was perfect, riders liked the new courses, and we raised about $3,500 for the park! Thank you riders, sponsors, and volunteers ~ you all make it happen! We are busy gearing up for this year's ride on June 22, 2013.

Keep checking back on the website for updates. I just uploaded some new pictures from last year. Also check out online registration, which is quick, convenient, and no more processing fees for this year!

Spring is right around the corner. It is time to start riding (or thinking about it) if you havent already! Looking forward to seeing you in June!

Isaac Losch Sums It Up

Post and pics to come...

Tomorrow's the Big Day!

The 2nd Annual Millerstown Community Park Bike Tour!! 

Pink at Night... Rider's Delight! We had such a neat sky to do our set-up under.

It has been months in the planning and it's all coming together on one day ~ June 23rd, 2012!

We would like to say a big THANK YOU to all of our sponsors and volunteers who help to make this event possible!

Here is a quick reminder of the schedule tomorrow:

Registration:  8:00AM-10:00AM 

$25 Day-Of Price

$12 for Adult T-Shirts

25K-50K-100K Courses:  Open at 8:00AM and Close at 4:00PM

* You are welcome to stay on the courses later, but there will not be rest stops and road support available after this time. *

Bike Rodeo:  10:00AM-12:30PM

Activities are FREE and include Bike Inspection, Helmet Fitting, Hand Signalling, Obstacle Courses, and lunch! 

$10 for Youth T-shirts

Lunch will be $4 for all non-participants 

(anyone that isn't a rider, ghost rider, rodeo kid, or sponsor)

All Riders can enjoy a FREE POOL PASS and LUNCH after the ride! 

Zimmerman's Bike Shop will be onsite as our mechanic, and they will have a few bikes and accessories for sale tomorrow too. 

Bootlleg Creamery will also be onsite selling gourmet ice cream - yummy!

 

A sneak peek at the t-shirts...

   

Hard at work! We really got a math workout designing the Rodeo courses tonight!

 

Whoopie Pies from S&S Catering and Baked Goods... I sampled already (wouldn't want anyone getting sick - ha!) and they are so yummy!

Please enjoy some free coffee and donuts when you arrive in the morning. We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow! 

~ Lacie

CLIF Bar Challenge: Get Your Neighbors On Their Bikes

We have entered the Millerstown Bike Tour in the  

CLIF Bar Challenge: Get Your Neighbors On Their Bikes! 

CLIF Bar and GOOD are sponsoring the 2012 Bike Week Challenge, a great opportunity

to promote biking in local communities.

Cycling is good for healthy living and it’s good for the environment.

 That’s why we are asking you to support the Millerstown Community Park by VOTING for us in the CLIF Bar Bike Bike Week Challenge!!

Voting will open on June 11th and the project with the most votes by June 25th 

will win the $1,000 grant!! 

Please tell everyone you know!! =) Thank you for your support!! 

Click here to VOTE! 


~ Lacie

2 Weeks Left To Go!

It's almost time for the 2nd Annual Millerstown Community Park Bike Tour!! 

Everything seems to be falling into place and now we're just waiting on all of you to sign up =)!! We get so excited to check our mail this time of year! 

Please remember to preregister ($20) in order to save $5 and get a FREE t-shirt with our new logo.  The t-shirts are a charcoal grey this year and they look so cool! Extra t-shirts can be purchased the day-of for $10 each. By preregistering, you also help us to plan ahead for rest stop supplies and the free lunch that is provided after the ride.

There are 2 events going on this year... 

1.   25K-50K-100K Bike Tours 
• All three rides have New Routes this year!
• Free lunch and Pool Pass at the end of the Ride.
• Rest Stop and SAG support along the way.
2.   Bike Rodeo 
•  The Bike Rodeo is free for kids/youth and youth size t-shirts will be available for $10.
•  There will be a free lunch provided upon completion of the stations. 
•  Bike and Helmet inspections will make sure your child is riding safely. 
•  McDonald's is providing orange drink and free ice cream cone coupons! 

Zimmerman's Bike Shop will be onsite to provide mechanic services. In addition, there will be a handful of helmets, bikes, and supplies available for purchase.

Bootlleg Creamery will also be onsite selling gourmet ice cream! Sooooooo yummy!

*The above businesses have graciously helped to sponsor the event.



How to REGISTER...

1. Register Online 
• Please note that there is a small service fee in order to run your credit card online. It will be about $2 per registration. 
2. Print Out a form and Mail it in 
• Make Checks Payable to:  Millerstown Recreational Committee
• Mail to:  202 Old Ferry Rd., Millerstown, PA 17026

Call or email with any questions!
~ Lacie

2012 Ride Routes

The Ride Routes are also NEW this year!

Each of the routes are mapped out through MapMyRide and are accessible on your mobile phone via the MapMyRide App. Follow this link, or click to the 2012 Ride Routes Page above to see the elevation and details of each ride. 

This year, we cut down on some of the bigger hills in hopes of making the rides a little more enjoyable =). It's still going to be a great workout and of course a beautiful ride!
 
Are you familiar with GoPro Cameras? I got Scott the HD Hero2 Outdoor Edition for Christmas last year and he loves it! So far we have filmed sled riding down our driveway, wildlife passing through our yard, of course lots of cycling clips, and more. We're currently working on getting a few video clips of the ride routes, so stay tuned!

Here are some highlights of the Rides:

• All rides will start and end at the Millerstown Community Park
• enjoy the fellowship of other riders over a free lunch
• meet our Bike Shop Sponsor and Mechanic - Andrew Zimmerman
• cool off with a free pool pass
• take a walk on our river path along the Juniata 

• The 25K will traverse through the shade trees at the base of the Buffalo Mountain, then through the small town villages of Centerville and Reward.

• The 50K will also travel along the Buffalo Mountain, descends through Perry Valley farms to the smooth roads of Rt 235, then enters Juniata County and through the village of Seven Stars. The last portion of the ride winds along the beautiful Cocalamus Creek to Rt 17, then through our very own Millerstown.

• The 100K ride will start off by traveling through Millerstown, crossing the Juniata River, and making your way through shaded Sugar Run Rd. Then you drop into Buckwheat Valley and start a Cat 5 climb up and over Raccoon Ridge. Watch out for the sharp right hand turn on this descent! Then you'll travel Rt 17 on a gradual decline through the village of Donally Mills, passing The Tuscarora Bison Farm, and through Millerstown to Cococlamus Creek Rd. Here you will meander along the creek into Juniata County. Then the route travels through the villages of Kellerville, Richfield (here you will have a gorgeous 5 county view atop Dressler Ridge!), Oriental, and Liverpool. Back in Perry County, you will follow the Buffalo Mountain home to the park. 

 

• Each rest stop will feature some of the kindest, gracious volunteers we know! Here you will find drink refills and snacks (featuring delicious whoopie pies from S&S Catering and Baked Goods). Our volunteers will also be able to call back to the park if you need support or gear.

• A SAG (support and gear) volunteer will be traveling along the routes via scooter or motorcycle, carrying extra water and tubes.    

• We will provide a cell number that you can call or text any time during the ride for support.

Stay tuned for a few pictures and video clips of this years rides! If you have any questions about the ride routes, please email us at millerstownbiketour@gmail.com. Scott and I also had a great time volunteering at the Millerstown Car Show this past weekend where we helped with the Kid's Big Wheel Races. Look for my Car Show post soon!

~ Lacie