The Heritage Explorer Bike Tour

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Check Out the Great Publicity for the Bike Tour!
Public Service Announcement courtesy of WNEP-TV
Billboard courtesy of Lamar Advertising
Public Service Announcement courtesy of 97.9X Radio
Article in the May 17, 2010, issue of the Scranton Times-Tribune
Article in the June 2010 issue of Happenings Magazine

Free Helmets to the First 150 Children Registered
The first 150 children, ages 12 years and under, that are registered for the Bike Tour will receive a free helmet, compliments of sponsors Munley, Munley & Cartwright, PC, the Foley Law Firm, and the NEPA Trauma Center at Community Medical Center. Please note your child's helmet size on the registration form.

Heritage Explorer Bike Tour Has A Route for Everyone!
The inaugural Heritage Explorer Bike Tour will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010. The Bike Tour is a non-competitive family-friendly bike ride for riders of every age and skill level. Individuals, families, and groups of friends can all enjoy the ride on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, the Ontario and Western (O&W) Rail-Trail, and the Delaware and Hudson (D&H) Rail-Trail, while cycling through the quaint communities along the Lackawanna River. All proceeds from the bike tour will fund the on-going development of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.

Rider’s Handbook
To learn more about the Bike Tour and to see a schedule of events, please click here for the Rider Handbook.

Bike Tour Routes
The Bike Tour offers four routes at 5, 10, 20, and 40+ miles. Each loop begins and ends at Mellow Park in Peckville, PA (click here for directions). The routes will be clearly marked with arrows, signs, and markers. Volunteers will be stationed along each of the routes to direct cyclists, particularly at busy road intersections and turn-around points, and to assist participants at rest stops.

Riders will choose one of four courses based on their level of experience.

The Archbald Limited / Beginner Route (5 miles) – Click here for a Cue Sheet of the route
The Powdermill Express / Family Route (10 miles) – Click here for a Cue Sheet of the route
The Carbondale Special / Intermediate Route (20 miles) – Click here for a Cue Sheet of the route
The Wildcat / Enthusiast Route (44 miles to Union Dale; ride at your own risk as far as you would like on the trail) – Click here for a Cue Sheet of the route

The shorter routes on the Bike Tour are perfect for beginners, seniors, and families with children. The longer routes will suit intermediate and experienced cyclists. The tours will travel on a mix of rail-trails and quiet roads through the communities along the Lackawanna River. The Bike Tour will feature rest stops on each route showcasing Northeastern Pennsylvania's coal mining and railroading history, as well as its beautiful natural resources. Cyclists will enjoy continental breakfast before the ride, water and snacks at the rest stops, and a light lunch at Mellow Park following the Bike Tour's completion.

Click here for a general map of the four Bike Tour routes.

Packet Pick-Up & Registration
The registration booth will be open on Friday, June 4th, from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m., at the Electric City Trolley Museum in Scranton, and on Saturday, June 5th, from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m., at Mellow Park in Peckville. Please see directions below.

Riders that are pre-registered for the Bike Tour can pick up their event packets that will include rider number, t-shirt, and course cue sheets. Packet pick-up for pre-registered riders and registration for new participants is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED FOR FRIDAY. Helmets will be distributed for the first 150 children (twelve and under) who were registered for the Bike Tour. New participants also can register for the bike tour and receive their packet. Children’s helmets and event t-shirts will be available for late registrants as supplies permit.

Click here for directions to the Electric City Trolley Museum in Scranton.
Click here for directions to Mellow Park in Peckville (next to the offices of the Valley View School District).

Start the Fun on Friday at the Kick-Off Party!
The excitement starts the night before the Bike Tour with a special Kick-Off Party on Friday, June 4, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Electric City Trolley Museum in downtown Scranton (click here for directions). The event includes a variety of raffle prizes, live entertainment, specialty foods, and beverages. There is a suggested $15 per person donation for the event. All proceeds benefit the on-going development of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.

Important Info!
Bike Tour Brochure
Registration Form
Volunteers Needed!
Accommodations

Special Bonuses
Heart to Art Mural
Participants will be able to paint on a signature Heart to Art mural commemorating the Heritage Explorer Bike Tour. The mural will be available on Friday night, as well as before and after the Bike Tour on Saturday.

Discounts to Local Historic and Cultural Sites
The following area attractions have provided free or discounted admission for Bike Tour participants on Sunday, June 6, 2010:

Lackawanna Historical Society - Providing FREE interpreted walking tour of downtown Scranton on June 6th. The guide will meet all participants in front of the main entrance of Lackawanna College on Vine Street in Scranton at 11 a.m.
Everhart Museum - $1.00 off admission (coupon in registration packet).
Steamtown National Park - Free admission (coupon in registration packet).
Electric City Trolley Museum - Coupons for discounts on museum admission and trolley rides (in registration packet).
Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum - Coupons for “buy one, get one free” admission ticket (in registration packet).
Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour: Coupon in registration packet.

Contact Us
Michael Ferguson at mfergu@allied-services.org or (570) 341-4578
Christine Buckery at cbuckery@johnson.edu or (570) 702-8950.

Press
Article in the June 2010 issue of Happenings Magazine
Public Service Announcement courtesy of WNEP-TV (May 2010)
Billboard courtesy of Lamar Advertising (May 2010)
Public Service Announcement courtesy of 97.9X Radio (May 2010)
Article in the May 17, 2010, issue of the Scranton Times-Tribune
Bike Tour Press Release (April 30, 2010)
Poster (April 26, 2010)
Bike Tour Promo (April 9, 2010)
Bike Tour Fundraiser at the Bog (March 11, 2010)