Special Events
First Priority Bank – Lancaster Farmland Trust Pedal to Preserve 2008
When:
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Where:
Garden Spot High School
669 East Main Street
New Holland, PA
What:
Leisure bicycle ride fundraiser. Choice of 6 mile, 20 mile, or 51 mile rides with water and rest stops, SAG support, and lunch included.
Tickets:
Pre-registration $25.00. Children under age 12 ride free with a registered adult.
First Priority Bank will be the title sponsor again this year for Pedal to Preserve, the Trust’s annual bike ride fundraising event.
“First Priority Bank is proud to support Lancaster Farmland Trust in its farmland preservation efforts. The Trust’s mission of preserving our home, our harvest, and our heritage is vital to our quality of life,” said David E. Sparks, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “This private, nonprofit organization is a national leader in farmland protection, and I am excited for First Priority Bank to play a role in assisting small business owners, our farmers, in an effort that benefits the whole community.”
Ride and make it a weekend!
Why not make a weekend out of it? Start your day with either a 6, 20, or 51-mile bicycle ride through some of the most breath-taking country side you can imagine. The ride meanders through the heart of Lancaster county offering up acres of unspoiled rolling farmland. This ride is sure to offer you a glimpse of Lancaster County farm life and the proud, hard-working families committed to Pennsylvania agriculture.
But wait, it doesn't stop there. After the perfect bicycle ride, why not take in the hundreds of designer outlets, and, not to mention, the antiques, handicrafts, roadside stands, and farmers markets that have made Lancaster county farms famous. Wrap up the day with home-grown dining options that range from Pennsylvania Dutch to contemporary gourmet. And, don't forget the local breweries and vineyards that span the county.
Pedal to Preserve, June 7, 2008
You have your choice of three routes:
- 6-mile ride (starts at 9:30 a.m.) Click for Map (754KB) PDF or Cue Sheet (84KB) PDF
- 20-mile ride (starts at 9 a.m.) Click for Map (501KB) PDF or Cue Sheet (17KB) PDF
- 51-mile ride (starts at 8 a.m.) Click for Map (804KB) PDF or Cue Sheet (80KB) PDF
All rides start and finish at Garden Spot High School 669 East Main St., New Holland, PA.
Your registration includes:
- Breakfast\snacks
- Water stops
- Snack stops
- Rest & Facility stops
- Hot Lunch
- Pre-registrants receive a free T-shirt
Helmets are required by all riders
Registration:
- Cost: $25 in advance/$30 day of ride
- Children under 12, free with an adult.
- Pre-registrants receive a free t-shirt.
On-Line registration:
Pledge Form optional.
If you would like more information, please contact: pedal@lancasterfarmlandtrust.org
Gauge Your Ability
Beginner
Doesn't ride regularly, if at all. When they do ride, they avoid routes with hills and limit their distances to less than 10 miles. Beginning riders may "survive" the 51-mile loop, but the 6 or 20-mile loop is the suggested route.
Intermediate
Rides on a semi-regular basis. Has ridden or is accustomed to riding 25 plus miles and doesn't mind hills (up or down). Depending on riding goals, this type of rider will likely feel fine following the 20 loop, or might feel as though they got a really good workout on the 51 mile loop.
Advanced
Rides several times a week and typically rides 25 plus each time they ride. Seeks hills and challenging situations. This rider will have no problem with the 51 mile loop.
The 51- Mile Loop
The 51-mile route can best be described as "rolling" with two hills in particular worth noting that are long and gradual. There are 4 water stations located at mile markers 6, 21, 35, and 46 as well as rolling SAG support on both the 20 and 51-mile loops. Major intersections will have fire police to assist with traffic. Pace will likely be anywhere from 20 mph (very aggressive - 2.5 hours to complete) to 10 mph (very casual - 5 hours to complete).
If you are still feeling as though you're on the fence and want to check out the course first-hand, feel free to download and print the course cue sheet from our website.
Bike Jersey & Shorts
Lancaster Farmland Trust is proud to introduce our 2008 riding jersey and shorts. The pro-series level clothing is available exclusively as a pre-order sales item for $55 per jersey and $60 for shorts. Please note we will NOT stock these special riding jerseys for later sale.
The jerseys are a multi-dry super wicking fabric with 3 rear pocket, high collar, ¾ length zipper in an array of sizes. Sizing chart for men and women (15KB) PDF.
The shorts are a 4-way stretch chamois that is a 100% seamless, multi-density, Italian 4-Way Pad®. The 4-Way Pad® is BIOAKTIV. Unlike other pads that are labeled as “antibacterial” our pad uses no chemical substance on the fabric, and no chemical substance near your skin. The first time you ride in our stretch 4-Way Pad® you will immediately feel the difference! Sizing chart for men and women (21KB) PDF.
Important - All jersey orders must be submitted to Amanda Hickle (ahickle@lancasterfarmlandtrust.org) via mail, telephone, or email. Please include your name, address, and telephone number along with cut, size (sizing chart), and quantity. All payments should be made to payable to "Lancaster Farmland Trust". A jersey will not be considered ordered until payment has been received. Acceptable forms of payment include personal check or credit card (Visa\MasterCard\Discover).
Pay before Friday, March 28, 2008
Pre-order in-time for the ride! All pre-order jersey payments received by Friday, March 28, 2008 will be available for pick-up at the Pedal to Preserve ride on Saturday, June 7, 2008.
Pay AFTER Friday, March 28, 2008
All pre-order jersey payments received after Friday, March 28, 2008 up to and including Saturday, June 7, 2008 (including day of event) will be mailed to you on or around August 1, 2008.
Farmland Preservation Train Ride and Annual Picnic
When:
Friday, September 5, 2008, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Meet at East Strasburg Station at the Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741. A special Lancaster Farmland Trust train will depart for Cherry Crest Farm picnic area promptly at 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Your train arrives at Cherry Crest Farm’s picnic are around 5 p.m. You will stay at the picnic area until 7:15 p.m. when you will board the train again for the return trip to the East Strasburg Station parking lot.
What:
Enjoy a picnic dinner complete with Turkey Hill Dairy drinks and ice cream.
* The picnic will be held rain or shine. Attendees must walk from the train drop off point to the picnic area. If you require handicap assistance, call the Trust at 717-687-8484 to make arrangements.
Tickets:
Tickets, to be announced.
Lancaster Farmland Trust Annual Dinner
Lancaster farmland Trust’s annual dinner honors farmers who have preserved their land in the past year as well as volunteers, corporate sponsors, and members of the Trust. The event includes a silent auction with items from owners of preserved farms, a quilt raffle, and our very own live “Acres for Auction” where you can help preserve a farm in one night!
When:
Thursday, November 5, 2008, Reception begins at 5:30 p.m., Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Where:
Eden Resort Inn, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster.
What:
Enjoy a reception, dinner, silent auction and live auction event, “Buy an Acre, Save a Farm.”
Tickets:
To be announced.
