Fall Foliage Bike Ride

89 Main Street,Slatington PA 18080

15 October, 2022

Description

For our next adventure, we’re combining two of our favorite activities: biking and sightseeing in one of the most breathtaking parts of Pennslyvania. We’d love to have you there! Join us on October 15 as we gather for a scenic bike ride through the Poconos! Packed with over 100 varietes of trees, shrubs, and plants the Pocono Mountains puts on one of the best leaf changing color spectacles in the country. We’re excited to continue our work of planting seeds of safety for the BIPOC community within the great outdoors while basking in nature’s glow. In an effort to accommodate as many skill-levels as possible, we’re offering this event as a “choose your own adventure ride.” Each participant will have the choice of joining us for a 10, 16, or 28-mile ride. We will be riding from Slatington to Jim Thorpe along a mostly-flat, crushed gravel and dirt portion of Delaware & Lehigh Canal Path. Pacing will range from 10 - 12 MPH. We ask that each participant use their best judgement and choose an appropraite distance for their skill level and physical ability. As the ride goes along, we will make time for leaf peeping, photo taking, and old fashioned breaks to catch up with new and old friends. Once we reach Jim Thorpe, we’ll head to Muggles Mug and/or Curiosities Coffees for drinks and snacks. Afros in Nature will cover the cost of snacks/beverages. DAY OF DETAILS: Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022 Start Times and Meeting Points: Please note that start times and meeting points will vary depending on which distance you choose. For more detail, please see below: 28-mile ridersStart time: 9:30amMeeting point: 89 Main St, Slatington, PA 18180. Meeting in the main parking lot of the Slatington D&L trailhead by the pavilion16-mile ridersStart time: 10:30amMeeting Point: East Penn Boat Launch - Bowmanstown10-mile ridersStart time: 11:15am Meeting point: Lehigh Canal Park pavillion - Weissport What to Bring: A Bike: Your bike must be in good working order with at least 3 gears and working brakes. A “Bike” can be a bicycle, tricycle, recumbent, or Pedal assist e-bike (no throttle assist)A helmetAt least one full bottle of waterA snack (optional)What to Wear: Closed toe shoes/sneakersClothing that is easy to move in. Dress in layers since the temperature can fluctuate this time of year. Avoid cotton fabrics if possible. Cotton fabrics hold on to water/sweat making it difficult for the body to stay dry and warm.Other Important Info: Children are welcome on their own bikes, in a carrier, trailer, or tow-along. Babies must be able to wear a helmet even if in a trailer.Need a bike? We’ve got some resources: Afros in Nature has two bicycles in our gear loft. These must be reserved (first come, first served), picked up in advance, and returned to the gear loft after the event. Event leaders will not be responsible for the transportation of loaned bicycles. Additional bikes can be arranged via CAT (Coalition for Appropriate Transportation). Join CAT and build your own bike!We at Afros in Nature believe the outdoors should be safe and accessible. All members of the BIPOC community who have an interest in experiencing nature are invited to attend. We’re looking forward to seeing you.