Some might call it a booze cruise, but that sounds too boorish. We are after something more exalted that clear-beer-booze--we're going for the finest craft beers brewed in the Lehigh Valley. Weyerbacher Sunday Morning Stout, Fegley's HopSolutely, Hijinx Prankster Porter, Funk's Citrus IPA. These breweries are all close to (or close enough to) the Lehigh Towpath that they can easily be reached by bike. Clearly, we need to take advantage of this happy happenstance.
So on Sunday, the 29th, let's ride from brewery to brewery. Everyone is welcome to come for the entire ride, or join whichever segment(s) you can. A group will meet at the Wooden Match on Sand Island in Bethlehem at 11:00 and leave for Weyebacher at 11:15. Other groups can organize and assemble from their chosen starting points and meet us in Bethlehem or at Weyerbacher.
Rock any bike you like (it's mostly flat, with one or two steep hills) on smoothish dirt and rougher pavement; we'll stick together at a social pace (about 10-12 mph). E-bikes are discouraged; flats are unwelcome, but inevitable, so be prepared. Lights are strongly recommended. So is downloading the Uber app. Just in case.
Schedule
11:15 Depart Sand Island (Wooden Match parking lot) for Weyerbacker --10 miles, arrive @ 12 PM
12:45 Depart Weyerbacher for Bethlehem Brew Works -- 10 Miles, Arrive @ 1:30
2:30 Depart Bethlehem Brew Works for Hijinx -- 7 Miles, arrive at 3:15
4:00 Depart Hijinx for Colony Meadery -- 10 feet, arrive 4:01
4:30 Depart Colony Meadery for Funk Brewery -- 6 Miles, arrive at 5:00
7:00 Depart Funk for Bethlehem or wherever else obligations or whimsy leads you