Bicycle Club of Philadelphia's

Annual Fall Foliage Weekend
Friday, Oct. 23 to Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009
In scenic, historic Hanover/Gettysburg, PA

Please Note: BCP's Weekend Events take place rain or shine.
There's a LOT to do and enjoy in beautiful southcentral Pennsylvania!

Hanover is southwest of Harrisburg, west of York, and approximately 14 miles east of Gettysburg. The surrounding countryside is filled with peaceful landscapes, horse farms, and historic Civil War landmarks. The cities of York and Gettysburg also offer a vast assortment of museums & galleries, farmers' markets, cafes, shopping, wineries, etc. History & photography buffs alike will enjoy and savor all there is to see & do in the blazing autumn colors!

• Friday & Saturday night accommodations at the plush Hampton Inn** of Hanover
  **All rooms are Non-smoking. Hotel has an indoor pool, whirlpool, & mini-gym
• Hotel's meeting room reserved for BCP for the whole weekend
• DELUXE buffet-style breakfasts Saturday & Sunday [hot dishes included]
• Friday evening Welcome Reception & Hot Dinner Buffet at hotel [6:30 to 9:00pm]
• Tour packets prepared for each guest, with cue sheets, maps, brochures, etc.
• Wide array of picturesque routes, terrains, & distances for cycling
• Featured Group Rides with a Leader on Saturday & Sunday
• Access to bike-friendly Gettysburg National Park (Battlefield) & adjacent Cemetery
• An ABUNDANCE of fun activities for non-cyclist partners traveling with cyclists
• BOUNTY of "portable" cycling snacks to take along on rides [e.g., trail mix, granola bars, etc.]
• Off-road/trail biking options nearby [Cordorus State Park, York Heritage Trail]
• Saturday afternoon Post-Ride Party [4:30ish to 6:30pm]
• Massage therapists at the hotel on Saturday afternoon for post-ride rub-downs
• Saturday evening dinner at the famous Altland House restaurant (near hotel)
• Private banquet rooms reserved for dinner, expanded seating capacity, several entree choices
• Sunday afternoon "Wrap-Up & Left-overs" Party
• Meeting room held for late check-out on Sunday for showers/changing
• Music, party games, and raffle prizes

Cost for entire package: "EARLY-BIRD" registration: (postmarked or paid on-line by Wed., Sept. 23)
Members: $160/person, double occupancy. Non-members pay $180/person, double occupancy.
Single occupancy supplement is $85 members/$90 non-members
[s-p-a-c-i-o-u-s rooms].
AFTER Sept. 23, add $20 to the fare above.
EVERYONE is warmly welcome, regardless of club affiliation!

! IMPORTANT-- PLEASE NOTE: Rooms are filled on a first come, first served basis. Last year's Fall event was filled before the early-bird deadline, so please do not delay!

For any questions or special needs (e.g., triple occupancy fares, food/diet issues, etc.), please contact Linda McGrane, at: 267-251-7862, or

You may register for the event either on-line using Paypal or use the mail-in registration form and enclose a check.
Click here for on-line registration using Paypal
Click here to display and print a mail-in registration form.

Every guest receives a confirmation letter with customized maps/driving directions and detailed itinerary. Hanover is at the western edge of York County, approximately 2-1/2 hours' drive west of Philadelphia, very close to the Maryland state line. We look forward to meeting you there!