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MASON FIRECRACKERS

The Firecracker Cluster is pleased to announce that we are inviting all to our all cluster ride on Saturday August 6, 2011 at 7:30 am. This ride will be between 25 and 40 miles with hills of moderate difficulty.

Our cluster party will start at 5:00 pm. Meal and drinks will be provided but please bring a side dish. Directions are provided below.

What: Firecracker Cluster Party

When: Saturday, August 6^th, 2011, starting at 5:00 pm

What: Firecracker all club ride

When: Saturday, August 6^th, 2011, starting at 7:30 am

Driving directions to party @ 5:00 pm

Location: 9924 Laurel Glen Dr, Loveland, OH 45140

Host: Dr. Mark Greiner

	Interstate 71 & Interstate 275, Montgomery, Hamilton, Ohio 45242
	1. Head southeast toward I-275 E
		144 ft
	2. Merge onto I-275 E
		3.2 mi
	3. Take exit 52 toward Loveland/Indian Hill
		0.4 mi
	4. Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Rd
		0.6 mi
	5. Take the 1st right onto Hopewell Rd
		0.2 mi
	6. Continue onto Bridge St
		0.1 mi
	7. Turn left onto Branch Hill-Loveland Rd/County Rd 19
		0.2 mi
	8. Take the 1st left to stay on Branch Hill-Loveland Rd/County Rd 19
		1.7 mi
	9. Slight left onto Hanna Ave
		0.7 mi
	10. Turn left onto Broadway St
		0.1 mi
	11. Turn left onto E Broadway St
		49 ft
	12. Take the 1st right onto OH-48 N/S 2nd St/Murdock Ave Continue to follow OH-48 N
		3.5 mi
	13. Turn right onto Murdock-Goshen Rd
		0.8 mi
	14. Turn left onto Murdock Goshen
		0.2 mi

9924 Laurel Glen Dr, Loveland, OH 45140 (Host: Dr. Mark Greiner)

Directions all club ride @ 7:30 am

Location: Co Rd 150/Grandin Rd (Peters Cartridge Factory)

	Interstate 71 & Interstate 275, Montgomery, Hamilton, Ohio 45242
	1. Head southeast toward I-275 E
		144 ft
	2. Merge onto I-275 E
		0.9 mi
	3. Take exit 50 for US-22/OH-3 toward Montgomery/Morrow
		0.3 mi
	4. Turn right onto OH-3 N/US-22 E/Montgomery Rd
		0.2 mi
	5. Slight left to merge onto I-275 W toward I-71
		0.6 mi
	6. Take exit 49B to merge onto I-71 N toward Columbus
		7.8 mi
	7. Take exit 25 for Kings Mills Rd/OH-741 N toward Mason
		0.3 mi
	8. Turn right onto Kings Mills Rd
		0.4 mi
	9. Continue onto King Ave
		0.5 mi
	10. Turn right to stay on King Ave
		0.6 mi
	11. Continue onto Grandin Rd (Parking on both sides)
		479 ft

Co Rd 150/Grandin Rd (Peters Cartridge Factory)

GEOGRAPHIC AREA

The Mason Firecracker group membership is from a wide area of the northeast side of the greater Cincinnati area. Rides generally start near the Peter’s Cartridge Factory near King’s Island. Wednesday evening rides are generally north to the Oregonia area, as the roads are lightly traveled. Weekend adventure rides can be anywhere.
RIDES
No one is left behind on our group rides. Our group rides continue as long as light and weather conditions allow for safe riding. We will ride in the winter months, if the weather allows comfortable riding. Rides are generally organized by an email to the members of our group when conditions are acceptable. Our weekend adventure rides are on varied routes to keep things fresh.
EVENING RIDES
Our evening rides start at the Peter’s Cartridge Factory near King’s Island.
Monday evening rides are lead by Jim Thiry, and are geared for beginning female riders. They are scheduled by email.
Wednesday evening rides start at 5:30 pm from the Peter’s Cartridge Factory. This ride is generally 30 to 35 miles in length.
WEEKEND SAFARIS
Saturday morning rides are generally at 7:30 am start times, but that varies on light and weather conditions. This ride is arranged by email. This is the club adventure ride, with numerous routes and destinations that vary weekly. Generally, the ride is between 45 and 50 miles. Destinations in 2008 have included Clarksville, Waynesville, Blanchester, Oregonia, Midland, and Newtonsville.
OFF SEASON ACTIVITIES
As mentioned above, we continue weekend rides through the winter months if weather and road conditions allow safe and comfortable riding.

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