8/17/23 – Big Al’s Riddle’s Ride

8/17/23 – Big Al’s Riddle’s Ride

Hi Everyone,

Brush Mountain Lodge Vacation RentalsBefore we get to the route, we have a generous offer we’d like to share from one of our sponsors. Brush Mountain Lodge Vacation Properties will donate $1000 to Pedals and Pints for every weekend rental of Brush Mountain Lodge or Mount Nittany Lodge booked by September 4th (must be a new reservation). Each lodge has an amazing property with gorgeous views, outdoor spaces, multiple private suites and sleeping options for many more. These two properties are perfect for get togethers with family and/or friends for a weekend to remember!

AMONG AVAILABILITY:
Brush Mountain Lodge: Indiana vs PSU (10/28) weekend.
Mount Nittany Lodge: Rutgers vs PSU (11/18) weekend.

Book via the links to VRBO or call Eric Campbell at (419) 367-3833.

Mount Nittany Lodge Brush Mountain Lodge

The Route

We know most really enjoy the Riddle’s Ice Cream ride. But there’s one amongst us who is the ultimate fan. Our regular rider Al. He loves the route so much so that he alters his Thursday ride to include the ice cream shop. Remember the week we had to cancel the ice cream ride due to weather? Yeah, Al went anyway. Remember the George’s Valley route? Yeah, you should have followed Al to Riddle’s instead. So, we’re naming this weeks ride after Al. Enjoy your ice cream, buddy!

Two Riders Eating Ice Cream

This route will make you earn your ice cream, hilly on the way over, easy on the way back. Check out the shortcut/alternative route below.

I’ll be away this week, see you next Thursday. Enjoy the ride and remember money for your cone!

See you Thursday!
-Roy


Big Al’s Riddle’s Ride via Happy Valley Ride with GPS:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44073033 (make it a bit easier on the way back by riding through Coburn)

Easier/Alternative Routes: Stay straight on Penn’s Creek Rd. all the way to Spring Mills, or add Beaver Dam for a lesser challenge on the way there using this route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40617098

Big Al's Ice Cream Ride

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