Spring ride: St Michael's

Wed Jan 24 17:32:57 CST 2001

FYI ----

Usually PPTC requires added fee for non members, but that has been
waived for this ride.   Below is the offering, including registration
information.

   Special Event:                                                 
   St Michaels Weekend: April 20-22, 2001                         
   By Ed Brandt                                                   

   Come join us for a wonderful weekend of cycling on Maryland's  
   Eastern Shore. The events this year center at the St.          
   Michael's Motor Inn (Best Western) in St. Michael's.           
   Springtime riding on the eastern shore is as good as it gets.  
   Enjoy the almost flat terrain, the beautiful water views of    
   St. Michael's, Oxford, Tilghman Island, Blackwater Refuge,     
   Chesapeake Bay,Miles River, Tred Avon River, the ever          
   beautiful Tunis Mills, and the nearby 400-year-old Wye Oak     
   tree.                                                          

   For those so inclined Sunday's bike ride will feature rides    
   in unique South Dorchester County starting at the "Blackwater  
   Wildlife Refuge". After cycling along quiet, picturesque,      
   country roads, enjoy a deliciousdinner Saturday nite at        
   Higgins "charming, rustic" Crabhouse", a brief walk from the   
   St. Michael's Inn. A social hour that includes beverages,      
   beer, wine, etc., will be followed by the featured crabcake    
   dinnerwith alternative choices of vegetarian and chicken       
   entrees. We have the whole Crabhouse (including the Bar) to    
   ourselves for the nite. At dinner continue to relax and        
   converse with fellow cyclists sharing some of the many         
   highlights of your day.                                        

   Join us Friday night for the traditional ice cream social at   
   the St. Michael's Best Western Motor Inn. The price also       
   includes Saturday and Sunday Breakfast at the Inn including    
   your choice of bagels and condiments. "On the Road" energy     
   snacks to carry on your bike will be provided.                 

   For new members and cyclists there will be a Friday nite       
   introductory meeting after the ice cream social to provide     
   advice on fun places to ride andto signup for group rides.     
   Maintenance tips, such as fixing flats and group riding        
   etiquette are available.                                       

   Applications and accommodations are processed in the order     
   they are received. Cancellations are accepted if a             
   replacement can be drawn from the waiting list. Absolutely no  
   refunds after Friday April 6, 2001, and all cancellations are  
   subject to a $10 administrative charge. Single supplement is   
   the additional charge for the full amount of the room.         
   Confirmations are in writing with directions to the Inn by     
   mail or email (preferred). Contact Ed Brandt 301/657-4657,     
   email: edbrandt_pptc at yahoo.com.                                

   St Michaels Weekend April 20-22, 2001                          

   Prices: $200 per person double occupancy, and $300/single      
   occupancy room (prices include both nights). Prices include:   
   Friday ice cream social, Saturday night dinner; Breakfast      
   Saturday and Sunday; on road lunches Saturday and Sunday; Cue  
   Sheets; Blackwater refuge rides. All rooms are at St.          
   Michaels Best Western Motor Inn.                               

   Accomodations are booked first come, first served. Please      
   include: 1) payment (make check payable to PPTC); 2)           
   registrations for each person in the room; 3) signed and       
   completed Release and Waiver Forms (found on page 4 of Pedal   
   Patter); either a self addressed, stamped envelope or your     
   email address (preferred).                                     

   Children and families are welcome. Children 12 and under are   
   included with adults if all sleep in one room.                 

   Preferred Accomodations are: Queen bed _____ double bed _____  

   I would like to share a room with:                             
   _________________________________                              

   (If you request, we can assign a roommate)                     

   Name_______________________________________________________    

   Address_____________________________________________________   

   Email:_______________________________________________________  

   Telephone____________________________________________________  

   Emergency Contact Name and Phone number:                       
   ______________________                                         

   ____________________________________________________________   

   Send to Ed Brandt, 3302 Cummings Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815   

   Phone: 301-657-4657 email: edbrandt_pptc at yahoo.com.            