Lisbon Rail to Trail Cycle Shop November 8, 2009

Lisbon Rail to Trail Cycle Shop and the Little Beaver Creek Trail

 

Ray and I took a ride to Lisbon Ohio to check a Catrike Bike Shop. We also rode a 11 mile Greenway bicycle trail.

We met the owners of the Lisbon Rail ToTrail Cycled Shop. They were very friendly. They gave us a lot of information concerning Tad Pole trikes. Tadpole trike are three wheel recumbent bike with two wheel up front.

Delta Trike have one wheel in front and two wheel in back.

A nearby business had a big parking lot where we rode the trikes. They were very relaxing to ride.

You were stretch out, almost laying flat which made the trike very comfortable.

After we test rode the trikes, we went out and check out the local Rail to Trail. It was called Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail.. The trail follow the Erie Lackawanna Railroad to Leetonia .

It was a nice trail, with slight grades. The trail follow a small creek called Beaver Creek. Their was also a small Covered Bridge next to the Trail.

After we rode the 11 mile trail we return back to the bike shop where we park our car. The bike shop was still open. The owners invited us back in for some Pumpkin Pie. They were very nice and friendly and treated us like their family.

Alternative Transportation November 2, 2009

A member sent out this power point of some different looking  bicycles.

Ashtabula Covered Bridge Fesitival Bike Ride October 11, 2009

The Ashtabula Covered Bridge Festival Ride
Well, here it is October already. I can’t believe the year is 3/4 gone.The Ashtabula Covered Bridge Festival is another wonderful activity in the tristate area. The Ashtabula Covered  Bridge Festival is the second weekend in October. North East Ohio has many Covered Bridges in a small area which make it nice for bicycle riding. They also have many activites going on at the Fairgrounds.

It rained in the morning off and on. But in the afternoon the Sun came out. We left the Jefferson Commmercial Park and rode to our first Bridge. The roads in this section of Ohio are mostly flat.
Also nice about this ride is the fact you will be riding on low traffic, country roads.

The Bridges were decorated for Fall Harvest season. Their was all kind of food for Sale. Breads,Cakes, Cookies, etc.  They also had  and hotdog and Warm Chile. This is not a bike ride where you will lose any weight. You spend more time stopping and eating then you do riding.
But what a great way to indulge on you favorite cupcake or bread.

We finnish the ride in a nice sun shining day So we decided to drive our cars and vist the longest Covered Bridge in the United State. It is locate off Route 84 on State Road in Ashtabula. What a site, it is pretty impressive..

Jim

Bicycle Safety September 15, 2009

Bicycle Safety Video

Above is a Safety Video for Chicago Police Officers. This would also be a great education tool for bicyclists. Check it out. I don’t know if Erie,Pa has the same bicycle laws as Chicago, If not they should

Pymantuning Bike Ride September 11, 2009

Self- Supported Trike ride

 to Pymantuning State Park.

 

I did a self-supported trike ride from my house in Millcreek to Pymantuning State Park.

I use my wife trike. It work well pulling a B.O.B trailer with camping equipment.

It was a Sun EZ-3 trike

 

I  used Route 5, Nash Road, Griffy-Beaver Road, and Pymantuning Lake Road.

The ride one way was about 48 miles.

Riding down was nice. I rode through Erie County and Crawford County. Griffy-Beaver Rd is one of my favorite roads to ride a bicycle through. It relatively flat, and very little traffic

You see beautiful farm lands along the road.

 

I took two days to the tour. One day down and one day back up to Erie.

I camp out at Pymantuning State Park on the Ohio side. It was right on the Ohio side of the reservoir.

Look like a great place to go Kayaking also. The camp was about 5 mile from Route 285 on Pymantuning Lake road.

 

I made another You Tube Video. I would set up the video camera along the road and ride by it.

I got a lot of second looks as I rode my trike and B.O.B trailer down the road. I guess it not every day you see somebody pulling a trailer while riding a trike.

Jim

Chautauqua Gorge Hike August 24, 2009

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We met at Mcdonalds in Westfield, New York. We then park some of the cars next
to the stairs coming out the the Gorge. We then preceeded to park the remaining cars at the
begining of the hike. The Chautauqua creek was very rocky, which made walking through the creek challenging.Their were many waterfalls along the creek, which may great swimmng holes.
The Gorge was very deep, with tall cliffs along the Gorge.

GPS Locations

Parking next to stairways

N 42° 17.868 W 079° 34.494

On Google Maps

Stairway

N 42° 17.866 W 079° 33.968
On Google Maps

Parking at begining of hike, south of the stairway

N 42° 15.164 W 079° 34.681

On Google Maps

Kathy Dahlkemper’s Bicycle ride August 9, 2009

Kathy Dahlkemper had a hike or bicycle ride around the back loop of the Pennisula. Some members of the Erie Outing Club join her on the bike ride. The ride was about to getting people out and enjoy what Erie has to offer and to promote healty living. The ride went on the back loop of the Pennisula. at a very easy pace. Pete of Competive Gear lead the ride.One of our member gave her a Outing Club t-shirt. She imediatly put it on as you can see in the video above. After the ride she gave a talk about outdoor activities the Erie has. Then she got down to business and talk about health care a bill coming up that she will vote on in August

2006_RANS_STRATUS_XP_EOC August 7, 2009

For Sale

Contact John at 392-5632 or, joda76@roadrunner.com

2006 RANS STRATUS XP xl RANS Carbon Seat Pan Disk Brakes front & rear New 4 Bolt Forged Riser Rearview mirror 2 Specialized puncture resistant tires , plus 2 Schwalbe Stelvios 2 water bottle cages RANS Fabric fairing 26″ Velocity Thracian wheels Terracycle Idler (Angletech) To be sold separately; RANS Rear Rack w/ disk adapters $50 RANS STREAMLINE TAILPACK yellow $75 ARKEL RT-60 panniers (pictured) $225 EASY REACHER underseat rack $75 (Angletech) Price $1,400 f.o.b. Erie, PA Will consider shipping in three boxes Est. $120.00

Frame Tig Welded, 4130 Cro-Moly Steel Main Tube Size 1.5″ Rider Size/ X-Seam 32.2” to 43.7” (XL-35.2” to 46.7”) Wheelbase 68” (XL-71”) Fork Aluminum 26″ Seat Height 21.7″ to 21″(From Back to Front) Handlebar RANS Std.Top-Loader (H-Bar B-37-XP/Riser B-54) or 3-Way Chopper Bar. Headset 1-1/8” FSA TH-860N Bottom Bracket Truvativ Rouleur Crankset Truvativ Rouleur 52/42/30 Pedals n/a Chain KMC Z9000 Front Derailleur MicroShift Rear Derailleur SRAM X9 Shifters SRAM X9 Brakes Avid Arch Rival Brake Levers Avid Speed Dial 7 F/R Wheel Assy Wheel/Hub Assy. F/R 26”, DA 16, Black, CNC Sidewall F/R Tire 26 X 1, 100psi Primo Racer Cassette SRAM 7.0 9-Speed 11/32T Gear Inches 24-123 Std. Features RANS Std. Seat w/ Rad-loc Seat Clamp Bike Weight 31lbs.(std.)31.5(XL) or 28.5lbs.(std) 29lbs.(XL) w/ Thracian Wheels Overall Length 92.5” (XL-95.5”) ** varies with tires Color Corvette Blue Options /Access. Easy Reacher Underseat Rack, Bags, Mirror, Kickstand, Choice of Handlebar Weight Limit 275 lbs.

Hiking and Biking with Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper August 5, 2009

Hiking and Biking with

Congresswoman

Kathy Dahlkemper

Please join Congresswoman Dahlkemper for

a bike ride (or walk if you prefer)

and help her promote

“healthy communities”.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Presque Isle State Park – Perry Monument

9:00am

5 ½ mile ride on Presque Isle’s Outer Loop -

Event will begin and end at Perry Monument.

Stay afterward for a refreshment and

conversation with Congresswoman Dahlkemper.

Questions? Call 814-456-2038 or

1-877-KATHY4U (1-877-528-4948)

Google Earth 5.0 just release February 8, 2009

 

Google Earth 5.0 has just been release. The new release has many new features.

Google Oceans- Dive deep under the oceans

Historical Imagery – turn back the clock on your current view and see older satellite/aerial imagery

Recording Tours – An amazing new way to record tours in Google Earth and share the tours through a KML

3D Mars – That’s right, you now have Google Earth, Sky, and Mars options. Mars has 3D terrain and more

http://earth.google.com/

Below is a video on the new ocean feature

Dead Vehicle Hike February 16, 2009

 

The Search for the Dead Vehicle Hike.

 

Paul, Ray, and I did a hike to find the Waymark of a Dead Vehicle in the State Games lands near Waterford. We use Ray’s GPS to find the parking lot. Their was a lot of snow.

Paul had snowshoes, but Ray and I only had hiking boots on. We sunk up to our knee sometimes while Paul stayed afloat using snowshoes.

I was never their before. The place has some nice wide trails well suited for cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, or hiking.

Their was a Geocach in the area and a waymark of a Bronco II under Dead Vehicles.

We look for the Geocach, but never found it. Maybe because of the deep snow. But we did find the Bronco. It was sitting in frozen water.

http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMV8Z

After  we found the Bronco we headed back and check out some of the other trails in the area. They were very wide and snow covered. I will have to go back a bring my ski’s.

Jim

7th Annual Bike Around The Bay March 4, 2009

7th Annual Bike Around The Bay- May 16, 2009

 Application is attach to email. Join us for the 7th Annual Bike Around The Bay in Erie, PA. Gather with hundreds of tri state bicyclists on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Cruise Boat Terminal 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

 

Cost before May 10, 2009: Individual $19 Family $40 Group rates available for bike clubs, scouts, school or church groups and others with 6 or more riders. Cost on day of event: Individual $22 Family $42 Call for information about Bike Around the Bay 2008: (814) 835-8069

Land of Lakes Bike Ride April 10, 2009

Land of Lakes

Land of Lake Bike Ride

 Bike Ride
I arrived at the trail head around 10:30 a.m.
I waited unti around 11:00a.m. and nobody show up.
So I guess this was going to be a solo ride.
I rode toward Cambridge Springs on Miller Station road.
A nice  flat road, not much traffic.
I rode up route 99 to Finney’s Bulk foods and bought some yogurt covered Rasins.
I then left their a rode pass Campbell Pottery. I didn’t stop and I just kept riding
toward Venango. The road follow French Creek.French Creek was moving fast and high.
 Not much in Venango.Their was a old service station full of old car parts.
After leaving Venango I went over French Creek on a interesting Bridge.
THen the ride took me back into Cambridge Spring where I got on to Route 408.
Route 408 took me past the Pa Pheasant Farm. Then I reach Swamp road which took me into
The state Wildlife Refuge.Great place for Birding. I seen many birds and ducks in the many ponds
I found  a hiking trail head along swamp road. The sign on it said Trolly Line Trail
I mark the trail with my GPS The coodinate are  41° 46.410′N  79° 58.356′W
I will have to check out the trail a different day.
Then I rode throuht Miller Station and toward my Car.
I finish the ride  and did about 25 miles. It was a very nice ride, mostly flat and very scenic.

Jim

White Turkey Drive In Bicycle Ride July 20, 2009

The day started cool and overcast. This was the annual bike ride to the White Turkey Drive-in.

They specialize in turkey sandwiches and root beer floats We rode from Girard, Pa to Conneaut, Ohio where the White Turkey Drive in is located.We left route 5 and rode through  Sequoia Shore’s to Peggy Gray Candies. After  we had our fill of chocolate, we got on our bike and rode to Raccoon Park.

After we left Raccoon Park, we rode throught the State Game lands then onto the Ohio State line. After passing by the state line, The White Turkey Drive-in was a short ride away. Pam also had a option ride throught Conneaut to the Beach on Lake Erie.

The above video is the optional ride

through Conneaut Ohio to the beach on Lake Erie.

Erie Outing Club Picnic July 23, 2009

COME TO THE CLUB’S 20TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ERIE OUTING CLUB ANNUAL PICNIC

WHERE: Gary & Dianne Stanton’s 6163 Firman Road Erie, PA 16510

WHEN: Sunday, August 2nd 2009 12:00 p.m. – ? (eating at 1:30 p.m.) JOIN US FOR SURF & TURF (FILETS & JUMBO SHRIMP) – Reservations are required for the purchase of meat and sea food. There will also be door prizes and give aways.

Trails for hiking and biking. If members wish to kayak – Shade’s Beach is only 4+ miles away. If anyone wishes to camp on Saturday Night there is plenty of room. Bring a dish to pass. Soft drinks, steaks and shrimp, as well as table service will be provided.

Slide show test November 2, 2009