Labor Day! The three day weekend that also brings about The Great Allentown Fair. Operating every year since 1852, The Great Allentown fair always brings the typical fair food, unbeatable games, rides you would never let your children ride, and creepy carnies!
For about 20 years, I have lived 5-7 blocks from the fair. It was my home over the labor day weekend. I can remember being an annoying teenager, hanging out in front of the Ritz with my friends.
So what did I think of this years installment of The Great Allentown Fair? Absolute nothing. I did not go. Instead, I went to central PA and spent the Saturday with 107,000 of my closest friends, when Penn State spanked Florida International University 59-0.
On a bike riding related note, Sunday I went to French Creek State Park. Now there is a race called, "On The Rocks at French Creek." We road the yellow trail and all I can say is, on the rocks my ass. I do understand why they call it the yellow trail though. This trail was like butter. So many fast flowing sections, it was a bast to ride. Dont get me wrong, there were plenty of rock filled sections, and I know "on the other side" its a rock field. Never the less I really enjoyed the yellow trail as did everyone in the group.
Looks like I will be traveling to one new trail a month from now on. The Lehigh Valley is a great spot to ride. With parks like Sals, Jordan, and South Mountain all in town, and Jacobsburg and others a stones throw away, we are spoiled. However, its nice to get out and see new things. Next month may be a Jim Thorpe tour of the switchback up to Summit Hill for some all you can eat church breakfast, followed by riding the ridge back down. We will see.
Till next time
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