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2nd Annual STN Ride to the Rides

A ride through the twisties to the Twister

Some of you may know that I’m a big roller coaster fan as well as an avid motorcyclist. On Saturday, May 14th I’m once again going to combine these passions for an STN “Ride to the Rides” up to Knoebels Amusement Park in Elysburg, PA.

The Plan

We're still hammering out the details, but basically: Leave from Downingtown, PA and spend 3 hours or so riding a fun route through the twisties up to Knoebels in Elysburg. We’ll spend the afternoon at the park, riding their world-class wooden roller coasters and other rides as well as having lunch. After that there will be a return ride on a different route back to SE PA.

If you are not at all interested in the Knoebels part of this ride, I’d suggest sitting this one out.

About Knoebels

Knoebels is, in my opinion, the finest traditional amusement park in the country (with Kennywood a close second). It was started in 1926 by the Knoebel family who continue to own and operate the park today. It boasts free parking, free admission, reasonably priced (and decent quality) food, and some of the best rides to be found anywhere.

Some highlights:

The Phoenix - a classic 1940's wooden coaster that rates in the top 5 of almost every enthusiast (it's my #1 out of over 400). The Phoenix is all about airtime and consistent speed
Twister - a wooden coaster copied from the now-bulldozed Mr. Twister in Denver, Co. Twister is a fast, powerful ride with lots of lateral g's.
Haunted Mansion - outside of Disney, perhaps the best haunted house ride
Skooters- Simply THE BEST bumper cars of any park. Classic 1940's Lusse cars with a track so slick you can smell the graphite 50' away. T-bone collisions are bone-crunching.
Flyers- a deceptively simple ride that allows you enough control to scare the s**t out of yourself.
Carousel - Knoebels operates one of the last remaining "grab the brass ring" machines left.

When

Saturday, May 14th. Kickstands up at 9am.
Raindate will not be until late summer/early fall.

Where

Downingtown, PA. Meet at the rear of the WaWa at the intersection of Boot Rd and 322. Gas, food and restrooms are available.

Overview map | Satellite Map

What will it cost?

$10 will be enough to ride the roller coasters, bumper cars, and a few flat rides. There is also a $20 handstamp available that day to ride all the rides. If you are planning on staying all day this is a great value. Lunch options are very reasonably priced. Plus gas money of course.

Please post up if you’d like to join me.

Attendees so far
KenDenton
JamminJere
The Frenchman +
Cablebandit +1
Squeezer
Spanky
Mastros2

If there are enough riders for 2 groups we will split into a "Spirited Group" and a "(Slightly Less) Spirited Group"

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