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Quad County Metric
Saturday, May 10, 2008
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Quad County Metric
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The Quad County Metric is SCU's premiere spring ride, soon to enter its eighth 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 10, 2008, 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), by May 8. Registration on May 10 at Green Lane Park will be $20 (SCU members), $30 (non-members). Children under 12 ride free, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Join SCU and save $10 when you register for both the Quad County Metric and the Lake Nockamixon Century! Free T-shirt: Register online by April 27 or U.S. mail postmarked by April 24 to receive a free long-sleeve T-shirt! New this year: Register for the combo Quad County Metric and Lake Nockamixon Century and save $5! Save time and money - non-SCU members can register for both events by May 8 for only $45 with one convenient transaction. The combo registration on May 10 will cost $50.
Download the 2-page brochure (PDF 701kB) or 1-page registration form (PDF 113kB) for mail-in registration with payment by check or money order, postmarked by April 24 to receive the free T-shirt. Please do not mail cash. 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. Camping is available at the start location. Questions? Please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) before contacting the Century Chairman. |
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Driving directions ----------
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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
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.
If you have a navigation system or mapping software, programming it for "Deep Creek Road and Snyder Road, Green Lane, PA 18054" will get you to the closest intersection to the start location. Most maps still have the old name for Green Lane Park: Upper Perkiomen Valley County Park.
2008 Quad County 45 mile route map
Elevation profile of the 2008 53-mile route with ICU. Click for larger image. 6,400 ft of climbing (121 ft per mile).
2004 route statistics (climbing data). 2008 routes will be similar.
Map, elevation profile, and review of prior years' rides.
2007 Quad photos by Mike Apice
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.
Although SCU provides excellent SAG support, why wait for SAG if you get a flat tire? Learn how to repair a flat with these articles: 1, 2 (video), 3, 4, 5 (video). Google "bicycle flat tire repair video" for more.
Follow these tips for safe riding in a group: LAB, RBR
Bird's-eye view of Green Lane Park - click to pan and zoom. Check out the wide-open countryside surrounding Green Lane Park!
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!
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. Roads will be open to automobile traffic.
T-shirts must be picked up on the day of the event; they will not be mailed in the event of a rainout. For the combo Quad County Metric / Lake Nockamixon Century registration, the Quad County Metric shirts will be distributed only on May 10 and the Lake Nockamixon Century shirts will be distributed only on August 24.
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.
The 2008 Lake Nockamixon Century start location will be confirmed in June.
This page was updated on 5/07/2008.
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