Cycling Photos:
Chocolate Tour committee member Steve Holland will have a team of photographers strategically stationed along the cycling routes to capture photos of our riders and the beautiful central Pennsylvania scenery and covered bridges. These photos will be available for sale on his website, www.zenfolio.com/imaginations. Available items will include digital downloads and prints in popular sizes, all at very reasonable prices. And best of all, proceeds benefit the Conner M Holland Foundation (cmhollandfoundation.org), which provides financial support to families of children with pediatric cancer, and runs the Conner’s Comfies ™ program that distributes new pajamas to sick children at the Hershey Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Chocolate Tour committee member Steve Holland will have a team of photographers strategically stationed along the cycling routes to capture photos of our riders and the beautiful central Pennsylvania scenery and covered bridges. These photos will be available for sale on his website, www.zenfolio.com/imaginations. Available items will include digital downloads and prints in popular sizes, all at very reasonable prices. And best of all, proceeds benefit the Conner M Holland Foundation (cmhollandfoundation.org), which provides financial support to families of children with pediatric cancer, and runs the Conner’s Comfies ™ program that distributes new pajamas to sick children at the Hershey Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
2022 Cycling EVEnt
2022 Chocolate Tour Cycling Events
This year, cycling routes start and converge at the central location of the Manheim Farm show Complex. Bike routes head-out through a COVERED BRIDGE and past the CANCER WARRIOR WALK from the central location. Routes head in the direction of or go past a particular chocolate town and have a rest stop(s) featuring water and chocolate from that town. The 10-mile route does not have a rest stop.
The central Manheim Farm Show Complex rest stop will be stocked with liquid refreshments, PBJ sandwiches, chocolate milk, homemade Amish whoopie-pies (from a local Amish family), muffins, ice-cream, sub-sandwiches (from 10 AM), a wide variety of other snacks and chocolates/candy. Participants can ride from 10 to 100 miles. The Ride-with GPS file for each individual Chocolate Tour Route is listed directly below the description of each.
This year, cycling routes start and converge at the central location of the Manheim Farm show Complex. Bike routes head-out through a COVERED BRIDGE and past the CANCER WARRIOR WALK from the central location. Routes head in the direction of or go past a particular chocolate town and have a rest stop(s) featuring water and chocolate from that town. The 10-mile route does not have a rest stop.
The central Manheim Farm Show Complex rest stop will be stocked with liquid refreshments, PBJ sandwiches, chocolate milk, homemade Amish whoopie-pies (from a local Amish family), muffins, ice-cream, sub-sandwiches (from 10 AM), a wide variety of other snacks and chocolates/candy. Participants can ride from 10 to 100 miles. The Ride-with GPS file for each individual Chocolate Tour Route is listed directly below the description of each.
10.2-Mile Riders: This route consists of riding the Green Route
ROUTE MARKED GREEN. The 10.2-mile Green Route is a flat picturesque route in Central Pennsylvania’s Amish farm country. The route passes through the Kreider Farms farmstead and then past the famous Kreider Farms Tower. Tours of the Kreider Dairy Farm and Tower are available if you have time (cost $15). Amazing views of Lancaster county’s Amish country can be seen from the top of the tower. Kreider Farms are providing ice-cream and chocolate milk for the 2022 event. There is ONE covered bridge on this route.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36467487
ROUTE MARKED GREEN. The 10.2-mile Green Route is a flat picturesque route in Central Pennsylvania’s Amish farm country. The route passes through the Kreider Farms farmstead and then past the famous Kreider Farms Tower. Tours of the Kreider Dairy Farm and Tower are available if you have time (cost $15). Amazing views of Lancaster county’s Amish country can be seen from the top of the tower. Kreider Farms are providing ice-cream and chocolate milk for the 2022 event. There is ONE covered bridge on this route.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36467487
25.6 Riders: This route consists of riding the White Route
ROUTE MARKED WHITE. The 25.6-mile White Route (for Lititz, home of the Cargill Wilbur Chocolate Factory). This route passes through THREE covered bridges in Amish farm country. One of the bridges (the Erb’s Mill Covered Bridge) is known as the most picturesque in the Central Pennsylvania so stop and take a picture. You will likely see Amish buggies parked at the farmsteads or on the roads. The ride also passes through side-streets in Lititz (one of the prettiest towns in the area). If you have time, you can bike into the town (visiting the central park area) and stop at the Wilbur Chocolate Factory store. Just ride-down route 501 to the store (on the left) when passing over the road.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39889969
ROUTE MARKED WHITE. The 25.6-mile White Route (for Lititz, home of the Cargill Wilbur Chocolate Factory). This route passes through THREE covered bridges in Amish farm country. One of the bridges (the Erb’s Mill Covered Bridge) is known as the most picturesque in the Central Pennsylvania so stop and take a picture. You will likely see Amish buggies parked at the farmsteads or on the roads. The ride also passes through side-streets in Lititz (one of the prettiest towns in the area). If you have time, you can bike into the town (visiting the central park area) and stop at the Wilbur Chocolate Factory store. Just ride-down route 501 to the store (on the left) when passing over the road.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39889969
31-Mile Riders: This route consists of riding the Yellow Route
ROUTE MARKED YELLOW. The 31-mile Yellow Route (for Elizabethtown, home of M&M Mars Candies) is the flattest route and includes THREE covered bridges, one of which is the longest in the world. The route passes through the Kreider Farms farmstead and then past the famous Kreider Farms Tower. Tours of the Kreider Dairy Farm and Tower are available if you have time (cost $15). Amazing views of Lancaster county’s Amish country can be seen from the top of the tower. Kreider Farms are providing ice-cream and chocolate milk for the 2022 event. Amazing Pennsylvania farm country scenery will be seen on this route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39890031
ROUTE MARKED YELLOW. The 31-mile Yellow Route (for Elizabethtown, home of M&M Mars Candies) is the flattest route and includes THREE covered bridges, one of which is the longest in the world. The route passes through the Kreider Farms farmstead and then past the famous Kreider Farms Tower. Tours of the Kreider Dairy Farm and Tower are available if you have time (cost $15). Amazing views of Lancaster county’s Amish country can be seen from the top of the tower. Kreider Farms are providing ice-cream and chocolate milk for the 2022 event. Amazing Pennsylvania farm country scenery will be seen on this route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39890031
50-Mile Riders: This route consists of riding the Orange Route
ROUTE MARKED ORANGE. The 50.1-mile Orange Route (for Hershey, home of the Hershey Chocolate Factory) meanders through Amish farmlands, forests and past a lake. The ride passes through the picturesque town of Mt. Gretna, which is a major landmark and favorite cycling area. This route traverses’ areas with a lot of rivers, Amish farms and TWO covered bridges. This route is very scenic, and you will pass some of the prettiest farms in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. You will likely see Amish buggies on the roads. While the ride does not pass through the town of Hershey, there is a free ride at Chocolate World in Hershey, which is worth doing if your are staying overnight.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39886326
ROUTE MARKED ORANGE. The 50.1-mile Orange Route (for Hershey, home of the Hershey Chocolate Factory) meanders through Amish farmlands, forests and past a lake. The ride passes through the picturesque town of Mt. Gretna, which is a major landmark and favorite cycling area. This route traverses’ areas with a lot of rivers, Amish farms and TWO covered bridges. This route is very scenic, and you will pass some of the prettiest farms in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. You will likely see Amish buggies on the roads. While the ride does not pass through the town of Hershey, there is a free ride at Chocolate World in Hershey, which is worth doing if your are staying overnight.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39886326
75.6-Mile Riders: This route consists of riding the Orange Route & White Route
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ROUTE MARKED ORANGE. The 50-mile Orange Route (for Hershey, home of the Hershey Chocolate Factory) meanders through Amish farmlands, forests and past a lake. The ride passes through the picturesque town of Mt. Gretna, which is a major landmark and favorite cycling area. This route traverses’ areas with a lot of rivers, Amish farms and TWO covered bridges. This route is very scenic, and you will pass some of the prettiest farms in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. You will likely see Amish buggies on the roads. While the ride does not pass through the town of Hershey, there is a free ride at Chocolate World in Hershey, which is worth doing if you are staying overnight. ROUTE MARKED WHITE. The 25.6-mile White Route (for Lititz, home of the Cargill Wilbur Chocolate Factory). This route passes through THREE covered bridges in Amish farm country. One of the bridges (the Erb’s Mill Covered Bridge) is known as the most picturesque in the Central Pennsylvania so stop and take a picture. You will likely see Amish buggies parked at the farmsteads or on the roads. The ride also passes through side-streets in Lititz (one of the prettiest towns in the area).
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40088308
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40088308
105.9-Mile Riders: This route consists of riding the Orange Route, Yellow Route and White Route
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ROUTE MARKED ORANGE. The 50-mile Orange Route (for Hershey, home of the Hershey Chocolate Factory) meanders through Amish farmlands, forests and past a lake. The ride passes through the picturesque town of Mt. Gretna, which is a major landmark and favorite cycling area. This route traverses’ areas with a lot of rivers, Amish farms and TWO covered bridges. This route is very scenic, and you will pass some of the prettiest farms in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. You will likely see Amish buggies on the roads. While the ride does not pass through the town of Hershey, there is a free ride at Chocolate World in Hershey, which is worth doing if you are staying overnight.
ROUTE MARKED YELLOW. The 30.3-mile Yellow Route (for Elizabethtown, home of M&M Mars Candies) is the flattest route and includes THREE covered bridges, one of which is the longest in the world. The route passes through the Kreider Farms farmstead and then past the famous Kreider Farms Tower. Tours of the Kreider Dairy Farm and Tower are available if you have time (cost $15). Amazing views of Lancaster county’s Amish country can be seen from the top of the tower. Kreider Farms are providing ice-cream and chocolate milk for the 2022 event. Amazing Pennsylvania farm country scenery will be seen on this route.
ROUTE MARKED WHITE. The 25.6-mile White Route (for Lititz, home of the Cargill Wilbur Chocolate Factory). This route passes through THREE covered bridges in Amish farm country. One of the bridges (the Erb’s Mill Covered Bridge) is known as the most picturesque in the Central Pennsylvania so stop and take a picture. You will likely see Amish buggies parked at the farmsteads or on the roads. The ride also passes through side-streets in Lititz (one of the prettiest towns in the area). If you have time, you can bike into the town (visiting the central park area) and stop at the Wilbur Chocolate Factory store. Just ride-down route 501 to the store (on the left) when passing 501 in the town.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40088268
ROUTE MARKED YELLOW. The 30.3-mile Yellow Route (for Elizabethtown, home of M&M Mars Candies) is the flattest route and includes THREE covered bridges, one of which is the longest in the world. The route passes through the Kreider Farms farmstead and then past the famous Kreider Farms Tower. Tours of the Kreider Dairy Farm and Tower are available if you have time (cost $15). Amazing views of Lancaster county’s Amish country can be seen from the top of the tower. Kreider Farms are providing ice-cream and chocolate milk for the 2022 event. Amazing Pennsylvania farm country scenery will be seen on this route.
ROUTE MARKED WHITE. The 25.6-mile White Route (for Lititz, home of the Cargill Wilbur Chocolate Factory). This route passes through THREE covered bridges in Amish farm country. One of the bridges (the Erb’s Mill Covered Bridge) is known as the most picturesque in the Central Pennsylvania so stop and take a picture. You will likely see Amish buggies parked at the farmsteads or on the roads. The ride also passes through side-streets in Lititz (one of the prettiest towns in the area). If you have time, you can bike into the town (visiting the central park area) and stop at the Wilbur Chocolate Factory store. Just ride-down route 501 to the store (on the left) when passing 501 in the town.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40088268
JOIN US !
- Register for it - Online
- RIDE IT-Bike with us on August 6.
- CHOOSE IT- Choose your own route. Please be mindful of social distancing practices and CDC guidelines whatever route your choose.
- LOG It (optional)- Want to show off your time? Let us know how you are doing by logging your progress on:
- STRAVA (through the “Chocolate Tour Cyclists” group)
- RideWithGPS or
- ZWIFT (membership required). Instructions will be provided on the website.
- Receive your finishers certificate.
- SHARE IT- Share your pictures- Don't forget to share your pic on our social media pages FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM AND TWITTER
- USE IT- the event hashtag #2022ChocTour
Parking for this event is in the town of Manheim PA. Aside from ample street parking, cars can be parked at the following locations.
- Manheim Brethren in Christ Church; 300 parking spaces in south lot; 54 N. Penryn Road; Manheim, PA 17545. 717-665-2133.
- Manheim Central High School; 100 parking spaces; 400 Adele Ave; Manheim, PA 17545. 717-664-8400.
- Manheim Veterans Memorial Park; 150 parking spaces; 320-398 Memorial Drive; Manheim, PA 17545. 717-341-2677.
- Baron Elementary School; 50 parking spaces; 123 E Gramby Street; Manheim, PA 17545. 717-665-8900.
ALL CYCLISTS
Mechanical Support: If you experience mechanical issues with your bike, please proceed to the MANHEIM REST STOP at the Manheim Farm Show Complex, 502 E Adele Ave, Manheim, PA 17545. Leeds Cyclery will be on site from 7 to 10 am to provide mechanical assistance.
SAG Support: Vehicle SAG support will be available on the day SAG will dispatch the nearest SAG vehicle to provide you with assistance. Number for SAG will be given on the day of the event.
SAG Support: Vehicle SAG support will be available on the day SAG will dispatch the nearest SAG vehicle to provide you with assistance. Number for SAG will be given on the day of the event.
We recommend ALL cyclists have the following items with them when riding in-person or virtually. We will not be providing support or assistance:
- Spare tubes, especially if they are a unique size. SAG drivers will have some standard sizes with them but may not be close to you.
- CO2 inflator or a hand pump.
- Auxiliary power supply for your phone.
- Emergency information and ID.
- A bike tool for quick repairs.
- A water to last the duration of your ride.
Also, for your safety, we encourage you to inspect your bike for defects prior to arrival for the ride.
Rules of Riding
We encourage ALL cyclists participating in the Chocolate Tour follow the rules:
- Helmets are required at all times while riding
- Please ride in single file at all times.
- Signal your turns and stops- visually and vocally
- Pass only on the left; announce passing “on your left”
- Let every rider LOOK for themselves.
- Do not use earbuds while riding
- We have marked busy intersections with extra CAUTION markings, but please consider every intersection as dangerous. Every rider should LOOK for themselves to ensure their own safety.
- Stop at all stop signs, obey all traffic laws
- Share the road with walkers, joggers, and vehicles
- Move completely off to side of road if stopping for any reason
- Pace lines are discouraged-this is not a race
- Enjoy your ride
**NOTE: Topography in Central Pennsylvania
There is is an average of 1,000 ft of climbing and descending every 25 miles and rolling flat will be as flat as the routes can be.
Please be aware and take this into consideration when choosing your route
There is is an average of 1,000 ft of climbing and descending every 25 miles and rolling flat will be as flat as the routes can be.
Please be aware and take this into consideration when choosing your route
Cycling Photos from the 2019 ride:
Lancaster Bike Club member Steve Holland will have a team of photographers strategically stationed along the cycling routes to capture photos of our riders and the beautiful central Pennsylvania scenery and covered bridges. These photos will be available for sale on his website, www.zenfolio.com/imaginations. Available items will include digital downloads and prints in popular sizes, all at very reasonable prices. And best of all, proceeds benefit the Conner M Holland Foundation (cmhollandfoundation.org), which provides financial support to families of children with pediatric cancer, and runs the Conner’s Comfies ™ program that distributes new pajamas to sick children at the Hershey Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Visit his tent to learn more about the Foundation!
Lancaster Bike Club member Steve Holland will have a team of photographers strategically stationed along the cycling routes to capture photos of our riders and the beautiful central Pennsylvania scenery and covered bridges. These photos will be available for sale on his website, www.zenfolio.com/imaginations. Available items will include digital downloads and prints in popular sizes, all at very reasonable prices. And best of all, proceeds benefit the Conner M Holland Foundation (cmhollandfoundation.org), which provides financial support to families of children with pediatric cancer, and runs the Conner’s Comfies ™ program that distributes new pajamas to sick children at the Hershey Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Visit his tent to learn more about the Foundation!
*Registration fees for this event are not considered charitable and therefore are not tax deductible. *Registration(s) are non-refundable. Regardless of weather or registrants availability or any other unexpected event. The event will take place rain or shine.
