Hanover Camp & Ride 2021

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Hanover Camp & Ride.    June 25, 26 & 27

Opportunity Knocks!

     For the second time in recorded history there is going to be a ride to and around the Hanover, PA area. For those not familiar with the area it is about one hour south of Harrisburg, one hour west of Lancaster, two hours from Baltimore and twenty minutes east of Gettysburg. Or, it’s half way between York and Gettysburg.
    Our hosts will be Chris and Marge Erickson at their place near Codorus Park, just outside of Hanover. Facilities include camping among the pines, a barn/workshop, paved parking for the bikes and plans for a campfire on Friday and Saturday nights. 
    The area includes some very nice rural riding in southern York county, Adams county and northern Maryland.  If your idea of a great day is all day at 30-40 mph on twisty back country roads, then this is a trip to consider. 

    Schedule 
      Arrive Friday after noon -

Set up camp, meet Scout & Maggie (and Chris and Marge) and hangout or go for a short local ride. Supper around 6 or 7, (Pizza & Beer?) Discuss Saturday options. Campfire and/or sit back, sip on a cool brew and play with the dogs. 

      Saturday head out on the bikes. A day of riding over mostly quiet back roads. Lunch locations to be determined during the trip. It might be prudent to bring a snack along as lunch time might vary. 
      A long ride has been routed across southern York county, north along the east side of the Susquehanna (River road) and crossing back at Wrightsville. Lunch may be in that area. A second long ride has been routed through Apple country, Adams county. A beautiful ride, rural and quiet. 
      Several shorter routes have also been planned. They might be followed as half day rides. Finally, some attending might decide to head out on their own. This is certainly an option. 
     Saturday supper is planned for one of the local breweries in Hanover. Depending on the size of the group, we may split and go to several. From supper we have an easy ride back to camp. Around the fire we can relive the trip of the day. 
    Sunday will be breakfast of coffee and donuts from a local DD.  This can be a leisurely affair with discussion on the porch of alternate routes home and ideas for next year. 

    Should we have some weather on Saturday that dampens the ideas of glorious long country rides, there are a few options. The immediate area has some very nice rides of an hour or two. Additionally, there are actually some local restaurants that will provide a selection of take out (for lunch) that can be brought back and enjoyed in camp. 

    Camp itself is the home of Chris & Marge and Scout and Maggie(resident Border Collies). They have six mostly wooded acres, a log home, studio and a barn. Last year the barn became our  gathering space. Fairly well equipped it can also serve for wrenching, as needed. While no serious tear down is likely, some tweaking, tuning and adjusting can certainly take place. The barn workshop is home to Chris’ five motorcycles, several vehicles, welding gear and a variety of masculine stuff.  Good weather or bad, this area is  available. Need a little welding done? Bring it. If all the airheads that have been ridden in are in top form, Chris still has his R25 that has a little timing issue. Perhaps a meeting of the minds can come up with a solution. The shop includes a good selection of tools as well as a nice hydraulic lift. 

    Meals
Friday supper - pizza & beer on site. 
Saturday breakfast - pancakes & coffee on site. (Chris on the griddle)
Saturday lunch - on the road
Saturday supper - Breweries - Sign of the Horse, Bier House, Something Wicked
Sunday breakfast - donuts & coffee courtesy of Dunkin D.

     Beer/wine/liquid refreshment is up to you. Several coolers will be available with ice as needed. 
      Tents and associated equipment are recommended. Chairs, tables, etc. will be provided for breakfast on the porch on Saturday. The porches are also available anytime for gathering & relaxation (there are several). 
     Porta-potties will be on site for campers. A selection of tent sites are available among or out from under the trees. Parking is in the circle or in front of the barn. Codorus Park, about a mile away, has a variety of hiking trails should someone wish to spend the day there. Fishing in the lake is also an option. They have a website for further details.

    Detailed directions will be provided for those that sign up for the event. Cost will be $30 per person. Limit of 25 people. Sign up now! We need a headcount!
  
  For more information please contact Chris ericksonsvc at pa.net
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