With the hot summer weather upon us, the Hawk's Nest 200k course will be heading north into Promised Land, where the temperatures are typically several degrees cooler. Most of the route is shaded, which will also bring some relief from the heat. Riders typically finish this course about an hour faster than other Eastern PA 200k's. Event details are at:
http://users.rcn.com/trosenbauer/R12ClubJul1.html
If you liked to join the roster, contact organizer Bill Olsen at:
randonnerd@gmail.com
Course Notes:
-At Hawk's Nest, there is road construction that has the road closed to a single lane with a temporary traffic light. The single lane is rather long and the light is a bit on the short side. But you'll have a enough time to clear the construction if you wait for the light to turn from red to green. You should get at the end of the line of cars that will be waiting there, so they don't have to maneuver around you.
-If you've never been across the Rt 80 bridge near Water Gap, it's a little bit tricky. You need to look for a sidewalk/ramp about 50 yards past the Rt 80 underpass which you will cross under. The picture below shows the ramp on the left, which is in between the road you will be traveling (on the right) and Rt 80 (far left):
You will be facing on-coming traffic as you go across the bridge.
The Water Gap Diner will be opening at 6AM if you'd like to top off with a good breakfast before the start.
Reminder: Parking is behind the Water Gap Diner - Directions are posted here:
*** Rider Roster (as of 7/2) ***
- William M. Olsen (Organizer)
- Chris Roth (volunteer)
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