MCcp covered bridge cruise 2011
October 30, 2011
A cruise prepared for the Mustang Club of Central PA and
open to all Mustangs. This year we invite
drivers of other sporty cars to join us.
The cruise route will be about 85 miles and cross eleven covered
bridges. We will also stop at Pinnacle
Overlook. Overall driving time will be
about three hours.
We will be starting off at the Target on Route 30, east of
Lancaster. Please arrive no later than
8:45 to allow time to check in and for a brief pre-cruise meeting in case of
last minute changes. There are many
places to eat very close by if you want to have breakfast. There is a Starbucks inside Target and Panera
Bread in the adjacent row of shops. Both
open at 8:00 AM. Hershey Farm is only a
few miles away; they open at 7:00. We
will end the cruise at Hershey Farm, near Strasburg. They are giving us the special cruiser price
for the all-you-can-eat buffet. There
are several attractions nearby if you are looking for something to do after
lunch.
There is no charge to participate in this cruise. Registration is not required, but I need to
give Hershey Farm a rough count two weeks prior to the cruise. Please e-mail me at the address below by
October 14 and let me know if you will be coming. In addition I’d like everyone to sign in at
the beginning of the cruise, or at whatever point you join. This is so I can inform Hershey Farm exactly how
many people to expect for lunch.
I will have the route and other details finalized two or
three weeks before the cruise. If you
want updates or directions emailed to you please contact me and I’ll add you to
the mailing list. There is a link at the
bottom of this page. It is recommended
that you get and look over the directions ahead of time, especially if this is
your first Covered Bridge Cruise. At the
very least, read the general notes and key to the directions. The directions are designed to be easy to
follow. There are no riddles or tricks;
I don’t want anyone getting lost in the wilds of Lancaster County.
Tips to help you enjoy the cruise
These tips are specifically for this cruise though you may
find them helpful for other similar events.
I strongly advise that you have a navigator or arrange to
follow someone who does. Most of the
roads we will be cruising on are narrow and winding. You do not want to be trying to read
directions while driving this route. The
smaller your group of cars the less likely you are to get separated. The route is designed to stay away from
heavily traveled roads as much as possible, but there are places with traffic
lights and stop signs where you may not be able to stay together. Two way communications between cars within
small groups is encouraged. Cell phones
(hands free of course), two way radios, walkie talkies,
secure satellite links and telepathy are all viable options. There are several folks who have cruised
before and are familiar with the way I write directions. Come early to the starting point and hook up
with one of them if you are cruising solo or lack confidence in your navigator.
This cruise is planned as a nice leisurely drive through
the beautiful Lancaster County countryside.
It is not a race or a rally.
There will be no one checking your time.
There are no prizes for arriving at the end first, or last. If you see something along the way you want
to stop and check out feel free to do so.
Please do not pass other cruisers unless they signal you to pass.
We will be cruising through farm country. You are likely to encounter dirt, mud, hay,
grass, gravel, sand, and other substances associated with farm animals on the
roads. If you have a concours
quality vintage Mustang or really hate to wash your Mustang, this cruise may
not be for you.
Most of the covered bridges on the cruise have steep
approaches and sharp angles where the approach meets the bridge deck. If your Mustang is factory height you should
have no trouble. If your ground
clearance is lower than stock due to lowering springs or custom exhaust or body
panels this cruise may not be for you.
All the covered bridges and some other bridges on the
cruise are one lane. Please be alert for
oncoming traffic and yield where appropriate.
This is also Amish country.
You may encounter buggies. It is
legal to pass a buggy, even on a double yellow line, if you can do so safely.
Links
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Email for more info, or to join the mailing
list.
If the email link doesn’t
work in your browser the address is born2cruise@frontier.com