The cuesheet has been updated to draft 3, dated 7/21/13. There was one reroute for bridge construction, along with some minor corrections and clarifications. This draft should be pretty close to being final, unless the volunteers marking the course find some other problems with the cuesheet or course. Be sure to use the "refresh" button on your browser, to flush any older version of the cuesheet that might be cached on your computer.
The cuesheet is the official route for the course -- it should be your primary source of navigation. But there are also supplemental aids to navigation in the form of course marking and GPS files. Again, I want to stress that if there are any conflicts or discrepancies, the cuesheet is the final word on the course direction -- the course marking and GPS database are just supplemental aids to help you and should not be relied upon -- course marking can get paved over and GPS devices may send you astray. And both the markings and GPS files can get out of sync with a last minute cuesheet change. And more importantly, there are several areas, as indicated on the cuesheet, that alert you to taking extra caution for some road hazards you will encounter.
The course will be marked with a painted white "EM" and direction arrow, with marks generally before, at, and after each turn. Currently, the course is about 75% marked, and we hope to have it 100% completed by the time you start.
A RideWithGPS database has been created by participant, Joel Lawrence and has been posted at:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2894067
I have confirmed that this GPS route, as displayed on the RideWithGPS website, follows draft 3 of the cuesheet. Joel has indicated that he plans to provide smaller segments of the route, which would allow for the practical limitations of downloading the route into your GPS device, if you plan to use one. You may contact Joel at:
joel.lawrence@alcatel-lucent.com
... if you have any questions or technical problems with the GPS database.
For those of you flying into Philadelphia airport, there is a busline from Philadephia that stops at the Quakertown Park and Ride, which is located right next to the start/finish hotel:
http://webstore.biebertourways.com/locations.asp
For those of you flying into Allentown (ABE) airport, a taxi service is probably your best option. In order to perhaps share a ride with other participants who may be arriving at the same time, you can post a comment to this message to indicate your travel plans. If you are arriving by car, you may park your car at the start/finish hotel for the duration of the event -- and it would be great if you could also pick up some participants arriving at ABE airport.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Event Preparations: Update #2
With just a little more than 4 weeks to go before the start, most of you have completed your qualifying brevets -- the roster and qualification status as of 7/6 has been posted here:
http://users.rcn.com/trosenbauer/EM1240Regs.pdf
.... if you are missing any qualifiers, please drop me a note to let me know of your plans. Please note that the cancellation fee will be increasing to 50% on 7/15.
The EM wool jersey order form:
http://users.rcn.com/trosenbauer/EM_ClothingOrderForm.pdf
... has been updated in the past couple of weeks to reflect (unfortunately) the higher prices that Woolistic is now charging for the jerseys. The explanation given to me is that they've moved the manufacturing from China to Europe, and the value of the dollar is still weak compared to the euro. They have also increased the minimum quantities on me. So I'm hoping that you'll want to buy 2 jerseys: a short sleeve and long sleeve, for example. As an incentive, I'm offering a $50 discount on orders of 2 or more jerseys, so I can meet my minimum quantities. Final orders will be accepted at the EM1240 finish, and delivery will hopefully be in time for first cold weather brevets. I'll have a couple of wool jerseys available for sizing at the start/finish.
The posted cuesheet has been updated to draft 2, after a recent scouting trip to check out day 3's loop out of Lewisburg. There will most likely be a couple of more updates as we check out the course in the coming weeks. A couple of you have inquired about GPS files. The cuesheet is the one and only official route for the EM1240k. That being said, we hope to provide supplemental aids to navigation in the form of course markings and electronic navigation files. However, the cuesheet should be used primarily for navigation and it is the final word on the course direction if there are any discrepancies with these other aids.
Feel free to drop me a note if you have any questions, and keep training!
-Tom Rosenbauer
Eastern PA RBA
http://users.rcn.com/trosenbauer/EM1240Regs.pdf
.... if you are missing any qualifiers, please drop me a note to let me know of your plans. Please note that the cancellation fee will be increasing to 50% on 7/15.
The EM wool jersey order form:
http://users.rcn.com/trosenbauer/EM_ClothingOrderForm.pdf
... has been updated in the past couple of weeks to reflect (unfortunately) the higher prices that Woolistic is now charging for the jerseys. The explanation given to me is that they've moved the manufacturing from China to Europe, and the value of the dollar is still weak compared to the euro. They have also increased the minimum quantities on me. So I'm hoping that you'll want to buy 2 jerseys: a short sleeve and long sleeve, for example. As an incentive, I'm offering a $50 discount on orders of 2 or more jerseys, so I can meet my minimum quantities. Final orders will be accepted at the EM1240 finish, and delivery will hopefully be in time for first cold weather brevets. I'll have a couple of wool jerseys available for sizing at the start/finish.
The posted cuesheet has been updated to draft 2, after a recent scouting trip to check out day 3's loop out of Lewisburg. There will most likely be a couple of more updates as we check out the course in the coming weeks. A couple of you have inquired about GPS files. The cuesheet is the one and only official route for the EM1240k. That being said, we hope to provide supplemental aids to navigation in the form of course markings and electronic navigation files. However, the cuesheet should be used primarily for navigation and it is the final word on the course direction if there are any discrepancies with these other aids.
Feel free to drop me a note if you have any questions, and keep training!
-Tom Rosenbauer
Eastern PA RBA
Friday, May 3, 2013
Event Preparations: Update #1
Hope all is going well with your preparations and qualifying brevets. In the past couple of months, some event details have firmed up and have been posted on the website. The course has been newly revised for 2013 -- a cuesheet, map, and profile are available for your review.
Those of you who participated in 2009, know that we had fantastic support with top-notch volunteers. Many of those volunteers will be back again, along with some new ones. If you know somebody else who would also like to help out, the volunteer opportunities have been posted here:
http://www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=em1240k_2013
There is an EM1240k wool jersey you can order. But I just heard back from Woolistic that there might be some price increase in the works, so stay tuned for pricing and a deadline to place your order. In 2009, we had various sizes for you to try on at the start, and final orders were accepted at the finish.
If you haven't done so already, you should make your start/finish hotel reservations, using the group code and on-line lnks on the website.
The roster has been filling up, but there are still several spots available if you know somebody planning to participate.
Please note that the cancellation fee will be increasing in a couple of weeks on June 1st.
Feel free to drop me a note, if you have any questions, and keep training!
-Tom Rosenbauer
Eastern PA RBA
Friday, March 15, 2013
EM1240k Registration
*** Update 5/2 ***
There are 31 registered riders with 19 remaining spots available on the roster.
*** Update 3/15 ***
There are 27 registered riders with 23 remaining spots available on the roster.
*** Original Post ***
Registration for the 2013 edition of the EM1240 opens on January 1, 2013. Registration details have been posted on the event webpage. You have the choice of either mailing in a paper form or using Active.com electronic registration. The electronic registration will get to me faster in order for you to secure a spot on the roster but please be aware that there is a service charge added by Active.com.
A few words about the SPOT GPS Trackers that all participants will be required to carry along:
The SPOT tracking device is about the size of a cell phone and will be strapped to your bike. It reports your location every 10 minutes via satellite link and the results are displayed on a mapping website. This technology will help with the coordination of event volunteers so they can be at the right place at the right time. Friends and family will also be able to access the tracking website so they too can monitor your progress. The EM1240k course heads out into some truly remote areas that have limited or no cell phone coverage. If you have an emergency while out of cell phone coverage, there is a "Call for Help" button on the SPOT unit that you can use for assistance. Additional information on the SPOT trackers is here. The features of the tracking website are detailed here.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Start/Finish Hotel
*** Reservations ***
Arrangements have been made for a special group rate at the start/finish hotel. Use group code EM1 for the night before the start and EM2 for the night after finish. You can make reservations by either calling the hotel and using the group code or you can make an on-line reservation by following the links on the event webpage:
http://users.rcn.com/trosenbauer/PA1200K.html
Please note that there are a limited number of rooms and the group rate will expire on July 17th. If you decide to use the on-line booking option, you should use either Internet Explorer or FireFox -- there are apparently technical issues with Chrome and other browsers.
*** Room Sharing ***
If you are looking to share a room and would like to make a connection with another participant, leave a comment on this page.
*** Bike Boxes/Luggage ***
The William Penn Conference room has been reserved for our use during the event. You can store your luggage and bike boxes in the conference room which will be secured during the event. The room will be open during the sign-in period listed on the event page and at the finish.
*** Nearby Services ***
There are convenience stores and a restaurant within walking distance of the hotel. Additional stores and restaurants are about 3 miles away on Rt 309:
http://tinyurl.com/amav8z8
Arrangements have been made for a special group rate at the start/finish hotel. Use group code EM1 for the night before the start and EM2 for the night after finish. You can make reservations by either calling the hotel and using the group code or you can make an on-line reservation by following the links on the event webpage:
http://users.rcn.com/trosenbauer/PA1200K.html
Please note that there are a limited number of rooms and the group rate will expire on July 17th. If you decide to use the on-line booking option, you should use either Internet Explorer or FireFox -- there are apparently technical issues with Chrome and other browsers.
*** Room Sharing ***
If you are looking to share a room and would like to make a connection with another participant, leave a comment on this page.
*** Bike Boxes/Luggage ***
The William Penn Conference room has been reserved for our use during the event. You can store your luggage and bike boxes in the conference room which will be secured during the event. The room will be open during the sign-in period listed on the event page and at the finish.
*** Nearby Services ***
There are convenience stores and a restaurant within walking distance of the hotel. Additional stores and restaurants are about 3 miles away on Rt 309:
http://tinyurl.com/amav8z8
Monday, August 20, 2012
Quakertown Finish
All riders are in safely, well within the time limit:
- Andrea and Greg: 11:10 PM
- Robin, Bill, and Norman: 1:35 AM
Volunteer Chris Nadovich had a fantastic homemade vegitarian chile and cornbread ready for the hungry finishers -- there weren't any leftovers!
A 100% finish rate -- congratulations, and well done to the riders, for getting around a very challenging course in good time. No doubt, the high finish rate was in part due to the superb support from the volunteers, listed here:
http://em1240k.blogspot.com/2012/07/2012-volunteers.html
... I must say, this year's crew was truly exceptional...I'm really lucky to have such dedicated volunteers give so much time and effort to make these events possible. All the volunteers worked tirelessly, to help the riders on their way. But Laurent Chambard certainly went way beyond the call of duty -- his official duties just included transporting the drop bags to Halstead, checking-in with the riders a couple of times during the day, and helping at the overnight controle. As the riders can attest to, Laurent instead worked the entire 3-day event and was at every controle -- having scouted the ride the week before, I can assure you that even just driving the course over 2 days is quite exhausting!
Andrea Matney writes: "...Just a quick note to thank you and the many, many wonderful volunteers for an amazing ride experience!! I've never been so pampered on a randonnee! You did an excellent job all around. ..."
Greg Conderacci writes "...Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for another amazing Rosenbauer ride experience. ...Somehow, your rides always combine what it best in Randonneuring: adventure, fellowship, challenge (maybe even a little hardship), scenery, and hospitality. You even threw in some nice weather for good measure. I liked this ride a lot when I first did it in 2008 and you've made it even better this year. And, of course, there's nothing like a few days in Pennsylvania sawtooth hills to build character. .... Although we only were a handful of riders, you and your hardy band of volunteers didn't stint on hospitality. We were treated royally by all. (Laurent even went ABCD -- above and beyond the call of duty -- to bring the spirit of PBP-variety French kindness and attention to detail.) ..."
Greg has also posted an interesting commentary at his Good Ground blog:
http://blog.goodgroundconsulting.com/2012/08/dealing-with-endless-mountains.html
Click on the "older posts" link below, to see how the event unfolded over the past 3 days.
-Tom Rosenbauer
Eastern PA RBA
- Andrea and Greg: 11:10 PM
- Robin, Bill, and Norman: 1:35 AM
Volunteer Chris Nadovich had a fantastic homemade vegitarian chile and cornbread ready for the hungry finishers -- there weren't any leftovers!
A 100% finish rate -- congratulations, and well done to the riders, for getting around a very challenging course in good time. No doubt, the high finish rate was in part due to the superb support from the volunteers, listed here:
http://em1240k.blogspot.com/2012/07/2012-volunteers.html
... I must say, this year's crew was truly exceptional...I'm really lucky to have such dedicated volunteers give so much time and effort to make these events possible. All the volunteers worked tirelessly, to help the riders on their way. But Laurent Chambard certainly went way beyond the call of duty -- his official duties just included transporting the drop bags to Halstead, checking-in with the riders a couple of times during the day, and helping at the overnight controle. As the riders can attest to, Laurent instead worked the entire 3-day event and was at every controle -- having scouted the ride the week before, I can assure you that even just driving the course over 2 days is quite exhausting!
Andrea Matney writes: "...Just a quick note to thank you and the many, many wonderful volunteers for an amazing ride experience!! I've never been so pampered on a randonnee! You did an excellent job all around. ..."
Greg Conderacci writes "...Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for another amazing Rosenbauer ride experience. ...Somehow, your rides always combine what it best in Randonneuring: adventure, fellowship, challenge (maybe even a little hardship), scenery, and hospitality. You even threw in some nice weather for good measure. I liked this ride a lot when I first did it in 2008 and you've made it even better this year. And, of course, there's nothing like a few days in Pennsylvania sawtooth hills to build character. .... Although we only were a handful of riders, you and your hardy band of volunteers didn't stint on hospitality. We were treated royally by all. (Laurent even went ABCD -- above and beyond the call of duty -- to bring the spirit of PBP-variety French kindness and attention to detail.) ..."
Greg has also posted an interesting commentary at his Good Ground blog:
http://blog.goodgroundconsulting.com/2012/08/dealing-with-endless-mountains.html
Click on the "older posts" link below, to see how the event unfolded over the past 3 days.
-Tom Rosenbauer
Eastern PA RBA
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Limerick, PA
Andrea and Greg have checked into the Limerick controle at 7:30 PM -- just 29 more miles to go! They are still on track to finish around 10 PM, if they don't hang out there too long. Bill, Robin, and Norman are still together, and are now about 1:30 behind Andrea and Greg.
Brownstown
Laurent has checked in and reported that all the riders have cleared the Brownstown controle (mile 548). Yes, remarkably, Laurent is still out on course, meeting the riders at the controles.
- Greg and Andrea were the first through at 3:30 PM
- Bill, Robin, and Norman at 5:30 PM
First riders are projected to finish around 10 PM, and the last group around 12 Midnight.
- Greg and Andrea were the first through at 3:30 PM
- Bill, Robin, and Norman at 5:30 PM
First riders are projected to finish around 10 PM, and the last group around 12 Midnight.
Mount Aetna
Volunteer Don Jagel, out sweeping the course, reports "Everyone was through Mount Aetna (mile 521) at 3:00 PM .... Laurent is going to the Brownstown control and I am on my way
to Limerick. Greg and Andrea are about 1.5 hours ahead of Robin Bill and Norman. Everyone is doing well. "
Just another 100 miles to go! Temperatures are in the mid 70F's with mostly cloudy skies. Winds have been calm all day but now are around 5 MPH out of the south east.
Just another 100 miles to go! Temperatures are in the mid 70F's with mostly cloudy skies. Winds have been calm all day but now are around 5 MPH out of the south east.
Jonestown
*** Update 2 ***
Keith Spangler has checked in from Jonestown, and reports that all riders have cleared the controle as of 1:15 PM. The last 3 riders there said they are hoping to finish around midnight. Current weather conditions are cool and overcast -- ideal cycling weather for the afternoon. However, there is some rain south of the Mason Dixon line that forecasters are now saying has a chance of moving into Pennsylvania later in the day.
*** Update 1 ***
Keith forwarded me this note: "...Special thanks to Don Jagel for visiting the Jonestown controle to welcome the first two riders here. Appreciate the help with the SPOT battery install. .."
*** Original Post ***
I just checked in with volunteer Keith Spangler, who is at the Jonestown controle (mile 508). Greg and Andrea arrived there at 11:15 AM. Keith has some fresh batteries to get Greg and Andrea's SPOT units back online.
The other riders are in Pine Grove, and appear to be making steady progress.
Keith Spangler has checked in from Jonestown, and reports that all riders have cleared the controle as of 1:15 PM. The last 3 riders there said they are hoping to finish around midnight. Current weather conditions are cool and overcast -- ideal cycling weather for the afternoon. However, there is some rain south of the Mason Dixon line that forecasters are now saying has a chance of moving into Pennsylvania later in the day.
*** Update 1 ***
Keith forwarded me this note: "...Special thanks to Don Jagel for visiting the Jonestown controle to welcome the first two riders here. Appreciate the help with the SPOT battery install. .."
*** Original Post ***
I just checked in with volunteer Keith Spangler, who is at the Jonestown controle (mile 508). Greg and Andrea arrived there at 11:15 AM. Keith has some fresh batteries to get Greg and Andrea's SPOT units back online.
The other riders are in Pine Grove, and appear to be making steady progress.
Pine Grove
Greg and Andrea have cleared the Pine Grove controle (mile 492) and as of 10:45 AM, were just 9 miles away from the Jonestown controle. They'll probably be arriving there some time around 11:30 AM. The other three riders are all within minutes of one another, and should be in Pine Grove around the same time that Greg and Andrea are in Jonestown.
As the riders head into Jonestown, they'll be crossing the Appalachian Trail at the Swatara Gap, which marks the transition into the rolling terrain of Lancaster County. Temperatures there are in the mid 60F's, with a few clouds rolling in.
As the riders head into Jonestown, they'll be crossing the Appalachian Trail at the Swatara Gap, which marks the transition into the rolling terrain of Lancaster County. Temperatures there are in the mid 60F's, with a few clouds rolling in.
Herndon
All riders are back on course after the Lewisburg overnight controle. Greg and Andrea were the first to leave and have cleared Herndon around 7:15 AM. The other 3 riders are about an hour behind.
For those of you following the SPOT GPS tracker, Greg and Andrea's units are not currently transmitting. We're going to try to get one of the volunteers to meet up with them and turn the tracking function back on.
Weather this morning is nearly ideal: high 50F's, low humidity, and calm wind.
For those of you following the SPOT GPS tracker, Greg and Andrea's units are not currently transmitting. We're going to try to get one of the volunteers to meet up with them and turn the tracking function back on.
Weather this morning is nearly ideal: high 50F's, low humidity, and calm wind.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Lewisburg Overnight Controle
*** Update ***
All riders are in....
Norman arrived @ 11:15 PM
Bill and Robin arrived @ 11:30 PM
*** Original Post ***
Greg and Andrea were the first to arrive at the Lewisburg overnight controle, just before 10 PM. Ron and Barbara Anderson are the overnight crew there, and will later be joined by Jim Bondra, who is out sweeping the course. Pizza is on the menu tonight.
The other 3 riders are not too far behind -- they've all made the turn on Rt 192 which is a 20-mile downhill segment.
All riders are in....
Norman arrived @ 11:15 PM
Bill and Robin arrived @ 11:30 PM
*** Original Post ***
Greg and Andrea were the first to arrive at the Lewisburg overnight controle, just before 10 PM. Ron and Barbara Anderson are the overnight crew there, and will later be joined by Jim Bondra, who is out sweeping the course. Pizza is on the menu tonight.
The other 3 riders are not too far behind -- they've all made the turn on Rt 192 which is a 20-mile downhill segment.
Waterville
The SPOT GPS tracking is showing all the riders near Waterville at 3:30 PM, within minutes of one another. The first riders will probably be arriving at Lamar around 6 PM, and the Lewisburg overnight controle around 10 PM.
The aforementioned "heartbreak hills" near Canton are now behind the riders, and they in fact just enjoyed a really nice part of the course through Little Pine Creek state park. Weather conditions at Lock Haven, where the riders are now headed, appear to be nearly ideal: low 70F's with no humidity, and light winds out of the northwest.
The aforementioned "heartbreak hills" near Canton are now behind the riders, and they in fact just enjoyed a really nice part of the course through Little Pine Creek state park. Weather conditions at Lock Haven, where the riders are now headed, appear to be nearly ideal: low 70F's with no humidity, and light winds out of the northwest.
Liberty Revitalement Controle
Volunteer Bill Fischer just checked in from Liberty, a small town at mile 328, that marks the end of the "Heartbreak Hills" after Canton. Bill reports: "...I had a revitalment control at Liberty - all riders were in very good
spirits and riding well. Nobody even called Tom a bad name after all those
rollers on 414. All riders departed within 15 minutes of each other before
2:00. Since Laurant was going to check riders at the next controls, I've gone
to Lewisburg and will meet the Andersons shortly with the drop bags etc."
From Liberty, the riders are rewarded with a beautiful section that trends down at 1% for about 14 miles as they head into the Little Pine Creek area towards Waterville.
Nichols
Laurent reports that all riders have cleared the controle at Nichols by 7:15 AM, and were on track for the start of day 2. For those of you following along with the SPOT GPS tracking, apparently the tracking function for some reason, shut itself off at the Halstead controle. The tracking function has been turned on now, and it shows all the riders now making their way to Towanda, as they ride along the Susquehanna River. This section along the NY southern tier is a respite from the challenging climbs the riders endured through the Endless Mountains region after Carbondale, and the heartbreak hills that await the riders later today after Canton.
Bill Olsen is now riding on a new rear wheel, compliments of the overnight crew at Halstead.
Bill Olsen is now riding on a new rear wheel, compliments of the overnight crew at Halstead.
Halstead Overnight Controle
Overnight volunteer Dan Barbasch reports: "All five riders came in by 22:30, and are planning to get up at 2:45am and leave soon thereafter. I expect there will be quite a bit of food left over which will go on to the next sleepover controle.
There are blueberries, at least half a tray of lasagna, a bag of meatballs, bagels, assorted large bottles of cola, milk, orange juice, lots of bananas, cookies, the list goes on.
If all the riders leave this early, Laurent and I were thinking we could pack up and follow the riders for a while thus saving Bill Fischer the ride back to Hallstead; he said he'd come back by 6am.
I could go all the way to Sayre, and exchange the bags with Bill there. Bill's phone was turned off, I left a message.
But unless we communicate with Bill Fischer, I will stay in Hallstead.
There are blueberries, at least half a tray of lasagna, a bag of meatballs, bagels, assorted large bottles of cola, milk, orange juice, lots of bananas, cookies, the list goes on.
If all the riders leave this early, Laurent and I were thinking we could pack up and follow the riders for a while thus saving Bill Fischer the ride back to Hallstead; he said he'd come back by 6am.
I could go all the way to Sayre, and exchange the bags with Bill there. Bill's phone was turned off, I left a message.
But unless we communicate with Bill Fischer, I will stay in Hallstead.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Carbondale
Bill Fischer reports that all riders have cleared the controle at Carbondale, and that everybody is looking real good. Greg and Andrea were the first to leave at 7PM. Just 33 miles to go before the overnight controle, but some tough terrain is ahead. If Greg and Andrea still have some climbing legs at this point, they have a good chance of reaching Halstead before 10PM.
Volunteers Dan Barbasch and Laurent Chambard are ready to go at the Halstead overnight controle. Lasagna and meatballs are on the menu tonight.
Volunteers Dan Barbasch and Laurent Chambard are ready to go at the Halstead overnight controle. Lasagna and meatballs are on the menu tonight.
Salem Mountain
Bill Fischer reports that all riders have crested Salem Mountain at mile175 -- the highest point on the course. Greg and Andrea came through first at 6:15P, followed by Norman at 6:30, and then Robin and Bill at 7PM. Just under 40 miles to go to the overnight controle in Halstead. But the first 30 miles is checkered with many challenging climbs. The first riders are on track to arrive at Halstead around 10PM.
Rain Storms
*** Update 2 ***
Volunteer Bill Fischer has just checked in and reported that he's waiting for the riders at the top of Salem Mountain -- he should be seeing them shortly.
*** Update 1 ***
As of 6PM, several riders were on the Salem Mountain Rd climb... they'll probably be arriving in Carbondale within a half hour or so.
*** Original Post ***
Late in the afternoon, the rain storms finally caught up with riders near Hawley, just past Lake Wallenpaupack. Based on the impressive radar imagery, it looks like it was a pretty good soaking. It appears that the rain will be dissipating soon, after one more band goes by.
Temperatures have dropped into the 60F's, which will probably be a welcome relief with the climb up Salem Mountain Road looming ahead. This climb takes the riders to the highest point on the course, just before the Carbondale controle. Greg and Andrea and perhaps a few others, appear to have stopped at the mini-mart just before this tough climb, probably to dry out and regroup.
Volunteer Bill Fischer has just checked in and reported that he's waiting for the riders at the top of Salem Mountain -- he should be seeing them shortly.
*** Update 1 ***
As of 6PM, several riders were on the Salem Mountain Rd climb... they'll probably be arriving in Carbondale within a half hour or so.
*** Original Post ***
Late in the afternoon, the rain storms finally caught up with riders near Hawley, just past Lake Wallenpaupack. Based on the impressive radar imagery, it looks like it was a pretty good soaking. It appears that the rain will be dissipating soon, after one more band goes by.
Temperatures have dropped into the 60F's, which will probably be a welcome relief with the climb up Salem Mountain Road looming ahead. This climb takes the riders to the highest point on the course, just before the Carbondale controle. Greg and Andrea and perhaps a few others, appear to have stopped at the mini-mart just before this tough climb, probably to dry out and regroup.
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