On Saturday, June 4th, the Eastern Pennsylvania chapter of the Christian Sport Bike Association will be having it's June Monthly Ride "Pocono Screamer". We will be meeting at the Starlight Diner in Fogelsville for breakfast around 8am and the ride leaves around 9:15am.

Our famous “Pocono Screamer” will start between 9:15-9:30am which includes a stop at Hawks Nest by Port Jervis, NY (pictured) just after our scheduled lunch at Ehrhardt's Waterfront Restaurant. This ride is technical and moves, thus why its named "Screamer". The ride ends near Mt. Pocono near I-380 and rt. 940. Come out and enjoy the roads with us. Remember all our riders are required to wear their protective gear.

All bikes and beliefs are welcome, please let us know if you or any friends are coming (it's ok to forward them invites). Please ensure however that you and any friends both read and comply with our ride policy, www.pacsba.org/join/ride-policy. Also please come to the diner with a FULL TANK OF GAS. We will not be making additional stops during the rides - just the scheduled stops. There are two gas stations on either side of route 100 near the diner, so please fuel up before the ride. Thanks!

Lastly, please if you decide to join us for the day, we ask that you select a pace and group in which you desire to ride (below on pinned post) to start the day out with - you can always change your group later - it’s just to help us assign you a ride leader and group to get the day started off right. Thanks again!

The event will be subject to weather, so make sure you check back prior to ride day. We hope you can make it… Lets Ride!

The Facebook event is viewable here: www.facebook.com/events/1695419914008855/

This is a popular ride, schedule the date!

This is my weekend to work so I will be unable to attend and John is out of the state as well. We do have some members stepping up to lead the ride and the weather looks good so far, so make sure you still come out if your able too.

CSBA Ride Report – Poconos Screamer – June 4, 2016

Team Picture

We give thanks to God for his wisdom and the ability to serve and be appreciated…
Are you ready to ride? Team CSBA was ready and stepped up to the challenge and plate in a big way this month. Russ (aka Rusty Bucket) Bugge gives us the report this month:

Russ giving the rider meeting

As has been the case all this year, the story of the June CSBA ride was the weather. With the first two events of the year canceled because of rain and recent tropical heat, the forecast of afternoon rain for this event was a touchy subject. As it turned out, it was a beautiful day to ride in Northeastern Pennsylvania, with near-perfect weather (until later in the afternoon, anyway).

We gathered at the Starlite Diner without our usual senior leadership. A last minute call to the bullpen had, Russ (aka, “Rusty Bucket”) hosting the morning and afternoon gatherings for messages of encouragement for the day. We started off the ride with 16 riders (or, thereabouts) split into 2 groups. Matko lead the faster group on his trusty FZ-08 and Russ led the following group on his brother’s V-Max.

We all started off a bit subdued, primarily because none of us had been able to practice the routes ahead of time, thanks to the weather, and because most of us haven’t had much seat time so far this year. We spent much of the morning studiously following slow-moving car traffic, giving us ample opportunity to appreciate the beautiful scenery on such a nice day. Later in the route, the faster group stopped to refuel as the following group motored by and got to the lunch stop first. Thankfully, this year, despite not having any veteran ride leaders or route practice, no one got lost or fooled by GPS mis-routes.

Team enjoying lunch dock side

We arrived at The Dock on Lake Wallenpaupack shortly before Noon to a perfect setting for dining on their deck, outdoors. We enjoyed an ideal view of the lake while catching up with each other and getting to know 2 new riders. After lunch, Rusty shared John’s message prepared from 1 Tim 4:8 and 1 Cor 6:19-20, with some of his personal experience mixed in.
We then refueled and headed north as one group toward the Hawk’s Nest. Along the way, we enjoyed the chance to follow a couple Milwaukee iron riders taking a leisurely pace to the State line. Once at the Hawk’s Nest, we happened upon another group of riders who had just arrived from Kearney and Long Branch, NJ. After discussing each other’s bikes, and some time in the warming afternoon sun, we regrouped and began our return trips; the NY/NJ riders in our group headed straight home from there and most of the PA riders headed back for a lap around Lake Wallenpaupack.

Most of us experienced some kind of rain shower on our return; the NY/NJ riders in their respective trips home, and the PA riders as we rounded the west side of the lake. After rounding the lake, we again split into groups with one heading home on the highways and the other sticking to local roads. Overall, it was a terrific day for a ride and a great time of fellowship and making new friends, especially after such a long hiatus for the winter.

We’ve crafted these rides for you, our riders, to enjoy the roads with us. We’re promoting a fellowship and an environment in which we want you to come and enjoy your love with others that share your passion of riding. Big thanks go out to all the ride leaders and Russ for stepping up and making the day a big success.

For more great pictures of this event, visit the Facebook event page for our “Poconos Screamer” Ride here: [www.facebook.com/events/1695419914008855/ ], the CSBA member’s forum on Facebook [ www.facebook.com/groups/ChristianSportbike/ ] or on our website at www.pacsba.org.

Mark your calendar for our upcoming events:
Day @ the Races: www.facebook.com/events/1013501765408719/
Dive into Delaware: www.facebook.com/events/205269976501923/

Hopefully, we'll see you at one of these events… Blessings to you all!


PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH

“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come”
1 TIMOTHY 4:8 NIV8

Eating right, exercising regularly, and sleeping adequately – these are some of the components and staples of a physically healthy life. God wants us to take care of the body He has given us. The Bible says, “Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit… Therefore honor God with your body” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV).

I’ve recently decided its time to submit and subscribe to a healthier lifestyle of eating; actually joining a “biggest losers” challenge at work. If you’re like me, I struggle with food cravings since our flesh is weak. Wouldn’t it be nice for all of us to be super model thin, athletic shape and beautiful? Here’s the thing to remember – you can have all things with God. We are all created with God’s beauty and in his likeness. Let us not give too much attention to our bodies and almost worship them by giving them the amount of attention that only God deserves. We can sometimes focus on our physical health (and many other things) so much that we ignore the health of our soul and spirit.

Only God should have first place in your life, for He is worthy of your worship. Be mindful of your body and eating habits, but don’t become obsessed with them (or anything for that matter). Someday your life will be over, no matter how much attention you give your health. Will you look back with regret, because you nourished your body but starved your soul? We are encouraged to do both, with God at the head.

Are you tired and feeling frustrated, worried or burdened with weight or eating binges? God intended for us to help each other – don’t burden yourself with all the weight of everything – Literally. God is there to help (through others) to lighten the load. Your Brothers and Sisters are here with you and for you - seek them out, as we’re always stronger together than apart. Of course, my door is also always open - Blessings!

Nice job with the ride, the report and the pictures!

Great job to all who took charge of this ride while John and I attended to our work commitments. I miss the days I could make it to all of the rides and didn't have to work weekends.

Agreed! Thanks to all for stepping up... It looks like we will need that step up again in September 2016... ALL IN folks - let's go!