Bicycling weekend in Williamsburg
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Join the Potomac Pedalers Touring Club (PPTC) annual weekend of great cycling in historic Williamsburg, Virginia. We have scheduled this trip early in the season to avoid the hordes of tourists and the heat. Our accommodations will be at the Patrick Henry Inn, located in the heart of Williamsburg. The hotel is across the street from Colonial Williamsburg; after cycling, walk over and explore the worlds largest living history museum with hundreds of restored, reconstructed and historically furnished buildings and with costumed interpreters telling the stories of the men and women of the 18th century city. The Williamsburg area features some of the most historic areas in the country. Ride to Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. Visit Yorktown, known as the place where Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington. Take the ferry across James River and ride the gently rolling countryside of Surry County. Or visit the nearby ever-popular Busch Gardens theme park.
And the cycling? Beautiful scenery, flat terrain, historic sites and lots of fresh air. Tandems and recumbents will also appreciate the gentle terrain accompanied by rural scenery. The ride selection is being improved again this year, based on feedback from previous participants and on recommendations from the local Williamsburg Area Bicyclists. This year there will be a selection of bicycling routes from 16 miles to 65 miles, mostly avoiding the Colonial Parkway. Also by popular demand, we will once again include joint rides and a Saturday picnic lunch hosted by the Williamsburg club, giving members a chance to meet fellow cyclists in the Williamsburg area. Enjoy a social on Friday night, buffet breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday morning, a pre-dinner social/happy hour and a buffet dinner on Saturday night.
Weekend cost:
Double occupancy - $195 per person
Triple occupancy - $170 per person
Single occupancy - $275 per person
No lodging; meals and cue sheets - $95 per person
Non PPTC members add $20, or join the club for $30 individual/$35 per family
Prices include:
2 nights lodging
Friday evening social
Buffet breakfasts Saturday and Sunday morning
Lunch on Saturday hosted by the Williamsburg Bike Club
Joint rides with the Williamsburg Bike Club
Saturday pre-dinner social/happy hour
Buffet dinner Saturday night
Snacks for the Sunday ride
Map packets and cue sheets
Registrations must be received no later than May 13, 2009, or be placed on a waiting list after May 13, 2009 subject to room availability. Cancellations prior to April 28 will receive full refund minus a $10 administrative charge. Register online or by mail. If registering by mail, or for further information, contact Leanne Sleer (contact information below). |
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Patrick Henry Inn and Suites
249 York Street
Williamsburg, VA 23188
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