The Quad County Metric is SCU's http://www.suburbancyclists.org/
premiere spring ride, soon to enter its seventh year. It begins at
beautiful Green Lane Park in upper Montgomery County, and continues
through Berks, Lehigh, and Bucks Counties before returning to the
park.
On Saturday, May 12, 2007, start from scenic Green Lane Park, Deep
Creek and Snyder Roads, Green Lane, PA 18054, and ride 21, 31, 45, 53,
68, or 76 miles at your own pace on low-traffic back roads. The 21-
mile route avoids the longest climb and is suitable for casual riders.
The longer routes are on rolling to hilly terrain. The 53- and 76-mile
routes include the 8-mile "Intensive Climbing Unit" extra- hilly
segment with 1,200 ft additional climbing. A flat 10-mile ride on the
unpaved Perkiomen Trail is also available.
Registration: $20 (SCU members), $25 (non-members). Join SCU and save
$5 on both the Quad County Metric and the Lake Nockamixon Century!
Register online by April 22 or U.S. mail postmarked by April 18 to
receive a free long-sleeve T-shirt. Registration includes marked
route, cue sheet, SAG support, rest stops, and a post-ride meal with
vegetarian option. Rest stops have a large assortment of home-baked
snacks. Suburban Cyclists Unlimited, P.O. Box 401, Horsham, PA 19044;
phone 215-234-0170. [email hidden]
Secure online registration is available using BikeReg.com
http://www.bikereg.com/events/default.asp?pid=1134 - Join SCU now and
save $5 on both the Quad County Metric and the Lake Nockamixon
Century! Current members can pay their dues and register for the event
with one convenient transaction.
Camping is available at the start location.
Start Times
Registration opens at 8:00am
76 mile ride: 8:00 - 9:00am
68 mile ride: 8:00 - 9:00am
53 mile ride: 9:00 - 10:00am
45 mile ride: 9:00 - 10:00am
31 mile ride: 9:00 - 11:00am
21 mile ride: 9:00 - 11:00am
10 mile Perkiomen Trail ride: 9:00 -11:00am
Registration closes at 11:00am
Driving directions to Green Lane Park Driving directions are only to
be used as an aid in planning.
Detour at Green Lane Park: The steel bridge at the Snyder Road
entrance to Green Lane Park is closed. If coming South on Route 29,
pass the bridge, continue 1 mile, and turn right on Deep Creek Rd. If
coming North on Route 29, look for the "Bike Ride" sign, and make a
left turn onto Deep Creek Rd. See detour map. The detour does not
change the bike routes.
Before You Ride
Make sure your bike is in good working order. Pump up tires to the
pressure specified on the sidewall. Bring essentials: 2 spare tubes,
pump, patch kit, tire levers, 2 water bottles, ID, cash, and medical
insurance card. Eat a good breakfast consisting of carbohydrates and
proteins.
Green Lane Park consists of over 3,100 acres with three bodies of
water totaling 870 acres. The park has 50 overnight campsites; call
215-234-4528 to make a campsite reservation. Rental boats, mountain
biking trails, marked hiking trails, and tennis courts are also
available within the park. Bring your family and friends and stay the
weekend at Green Lane Park!
Hotels
If you are coming from outside the area and need a place to stay
overnight, here are some options:
Lansdale Motor Inn 215-368-5391
Best Western Inn, Towamencin 215-368-3800
Best Western, Quakertown 215-536-2500
Econo Lodge, Quakertown 215-538-3000
Inn at Perkiomen Creek (B&B) 215-234-2292
Camping in Green Lane Park 215-234-4528
The Quad County Metric takes place rain or shine. No refunds.
Distances are approximate and are subject to change. Helmets are
required for all riders. Support ends at 3:30pm. Shirts must be picked
up on the day of the event; they will not be mailed in the event of a
rainout. Roads will be open to automobile traffic.
No confirmation of registration will be issued by SCU. If you register
online, print your BikeReg.com receipt for confirmation. For mail-in
registration, your canceled check is proof of payment.
Due to a scheduling conflict at Green Lane Park, SCU could not hold
the 2007 Quad County Metric on the usual first-Sunday-in-May date.