On Saturday August 2nd, the weather gods cooperated and what had been forecast as a sure rain out turned into a beautiful day for cycling. Fourteen Spokes members gathered at the White Hall parking lot for the day's ride along the NCR/York Heritage County Rail Trail to York, PA for lunch and back. The members left their fancy road bikes at home and rode an assortment of touring, hybrids and mountain bikes along the crushed gravel trail over the existing railroad bed. On the trail in Glen Rock, the group was joined by Jerre Taylor's sister, Sharon, to make 15 cyclists traveling north. Passing through New Freedom, the group was treated to the sight of the old refurbished steam engine rolling down the tracks alongside the trail.

Even though it was relatively flat the whole way, the cyclists worked up their appetites as they rode 30 miles to downtown York for the greatly anticipated lunch and craft brews at the Mudhook Brewery.

The beers and burgers did not disappoint! The featured beer was the Mudhook Maibock, a summer brew featuring smooth German Malts and mild hops for a refreshing straw-hued brew. Others tried the Wild River Wiezen, an unfiltered Hefeweizen. A light wheat brew perfect for re-hydrating. Unfortunately the kitchen had some trouble delivering everyone's burgers at the same time, which made lunch last a little longer than planned. 

After the lunch, the group jumped back on the trail and rode 30 miles south towards White Hall. As they passed the MD line, the slight downhill grade could be easily detected as they picked up speed and returned to the parking lot feeling happy, dusty and satisfied after spending a great day on two wheels.