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Looking for members who enjoy travel, like meeting new people and have strong organization skills.


PFW is looking for club members interested in running PFW trips. You can choose from favored destinations or choose a new one. The trip committee is available for guidance to assist you along the way. Previous PFW trips provided many fun times and lifelong friends. Lead the way. For more information contact Harry Koenig 609-409-2871 or Hkopcf@comcast.net or Michael Heffler 609-799-1873
mheffler@cisco.com

 

Check the Scrapbook for Pictures & information about past trips.

Recent/Current Trip Opportunities:

Return of Bennington VERMONT Bicycle Trip Report  

 

May 28th - May 31st 2010 

 

By Larry Goldsmith, PFW Ride Leader

This year the club has had more cycling trips then ever before. This past Memorial Day weekend, 15 Princeton Free Wheelers drove 4 hours up Route 287 to beautiful Bennington Vermont to enjoy the outstanding vistas of southern Vermont.

Known as the Green Mountain state and for maple syrup, Vermont has lots of great roads for cycling. We enjoyed riding together next to many small farms with their black and white cows. Naturally, the cows were acclimated to the hills and after the first day we began to accept and enjoy them as well.

Four PFW members needed a challenge and I was able to supply them with the route up the tallest mountain in nearby Massachusetts, Mount Greylock! I personally climbed Mount Greylock years ago and can assure you first it is 7+ miles ALL UP with steeply banked curves, it is usually 5 to 15 degrees colder at the top and finally the view from 3491 feet at the monument (at top) is like looking down from an airplane! I know they enjoyed it as they were all very happy at the end of the day when everyone joined up for wine and cheese.

We also took a big step back in time when we toured the Park-McCullough Mansion in North Bennington Vt., a mansion built from gold rush money and impressive enough for a Presidential visit. We then cycled together on relatively flat & quite picturesque Manchester Vt.

Many photos were taken & I look forward to seeing them appear here.

Most importantly all had a good time, made new acquaintances and even a few new friends. The club has had two other trips this year - I suggest you consider doing one in the future as well, just one more of the benefits of your PFW membership.  I really enjoyed being able to organize this one and enjoy the company the others provided.  You will too!

 

 

Return Of Lake Luzerne       

Lake Luzerne:  A cycling adventure for the ages

By Howie Luxenberg

Sixteen of us car-pooled for a week of cycling at Lake Luzerne, a tiny village near Lake George, nestled between some of the greenest mountains and glistening streams in the Adirondacks.  

We climbed hills. We climbed mountains that never seemed to end.  For me, it was like a grueling crawl to the peaks of Mount Everest without the benefit of a Sherpa.  Larry Chestnut, our resident cheer leader and no stranger to the mountains, kept repeating:  "Shift into your lowest gear and just grind it out."   Easy for him to say, as he looked over his shoulder and slowly led the way forward.

Al Lowich, a man of few words, unless it relates to politics, chugged along at a pace that defied logic.  Most electrifying of all were Don Sprague and his wife, Judy, who rode to the top on a 50-pound tandem without the benefit of low gearing.  Don has long been an expert rider and ride leader, but Judy is a virtual novice and their twin performance made us stare in wonderment.

Bob Smith, the trip's organizer, charted the routes and kept us guessing about the next destination on our journey to the heavens.  Of course, he and his wife, Meg, made it all worthwhile with a sumptuous dinner of various pastas, sauces and fabulous desserts of freshly picked strawberries, blueberries, ice cream and a variety of other goodies.

There was no shortage of wonderful eateries and shops that we visited as we weaved through the trails.  For instance, Al astonished many of us, as well as the owner of a particular breakfast establishment, by simply devouring the biggest vat of oatmeal known to mankind on two separate mornings.  Those witnessing the occasion were left aghast. In the evening, whether you chose prime ribs, steaks, pork chops or Italian cuisine, you were never disappointed in the quality or quantity at very reasonable prices.      

Marilyn Saywell and Metta Cahill climbed the peaks and looked spectacular doing it. 

Bill Cooper and Bob Parsons patrolled as unofficial traffic cops during many of our treks, helping keep us safe and on a proper heading.

Harry and Terrie Koenig were among the more deliberate, but no less determined, hill climbers, but I'm certain they captured more breath-taking views of the landscape than some of the more aggressive riders.

Dennis Whitney and yours truly had the distinction of being sole members of the group to take to the road each day without interruption.  As expected, Mr. Lowich was the mileage leader.

Most importantly, there were no mishaps, spills or even flat tires.  The weather cooperated and it was truly an outstanding week.

Bob invites other Freewheelers to strongly consider joining the group in 2011.

Small Wonders Never Cease Tour  

Report Soon!!


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