Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Route for the Scheetz Tour

Here is the route for the 3rd Annual Scheetz Charity Ride.

Beginning at Family Practice/Sun Othopedic just yards away from the Intersection of Route 54 and 487.

The Tour will leave the parking lot and head weston Route 54 via police escort and immediately turn North on Route 487 and head toward Knoelbels Amusement Park.

2.2 miles - RIGHT on to Jepko's Road and wind though Knoelbels Golf Course and through a covered bridge.

3.4 miles - LEFT on to Bear Campground Road - this will ride behind Knoebels Campground with the smell of cotton candy still in the air.

4.4 miles - RIGHT on to Pine Swamp Road - small climbs

7.1 miles - RIGHT on to Middle Road only for .10 of a mile.

7.2 miles - LEFT on to Jefferson Road

8.3 miles - LEFT on to Fisherdale Road (Road Sign is hidden behind stop sign.

9.5 miles - RIGHT back on to Middle Road

11.4 miles - RIGHT on to Route 42 (Numidia) plenty of berm.

11.9 miles - RIGHT on to White Church Road - this is the halfway point.

14.0 miles - RIGHT on to Bear Gap Road

18.3 miles - RIGHT on to Berks Road

18.7 miles - LEFT on to Happy Valley Road

21.4 miles - LEFT back onto Jepko's Road. NOTE: There is a stop and you should see the covered bridge.

22.2 miles - LEFT on to 487. LOCAL TRAFFIC CONTROL will be in place.

24.3 miles - Intersection of 54 and 487 - stop, dismount and walk bike across 487 into Turkey Hill lot adjacent to Family Practice/Sun Orthopedic.

90% of the ride is NOT on heavily traveled roads. You may see deer or even bear. Stay alert and alway practice safe road cycling.

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