Guy Fawkes Ride

At Kermesse Sport, we've offered Belgian themed rides, a German themed ride, a French themed ride,  and even an Italian themed ride, but we haven’t had anything English.  Welcome to the Gunpowder Treason!

Remember, remember, the Fifth of November
Gunpowder treason and plot
I see no reason why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot...

The Gunpowder Plot (aka Gunpowder Rebellion, Gun Powder Treason, etc.) was a failed attempt to blow up England’s King James I and the House of Lords on November 5, 1605.  The plot was organized by Robert Catesby in an effort to end the persecution of Roman Catholics by the English government.  Catesby and others hoped to replace the country’s Protestant government with Catholic leadership.  Around midnight on November 4, 1605, one of the conspirators, Guy Fawkes, was discovered in the cellar of the Parliament building with barrels of gunpowder.  Fawkes and other men involved in the plot were tried and executed for treason.  Every November 5th, the British celebrate Guy Fawkes Night by making bonfires, burning Fawkes in effigy, and having fireworks.

Join us for a ride followed by an afternoon with pints around the firepits of Bucks County Brewery.  Soft drinks and your first pint of beer are included in your entry fee.  A Food Truck will be on-site, so you can purchase your own meal, or you can bring your own. 

Please note the Course will NOT be marked, but all riders will have access to GPS Files & Cue Sheets.  All pre-rgistered riders will have Free access to the Ride With GPS Phone App

All Riders must finish by 2:30PM 

 

Conditions of Entry:

All entries are final; no refunds. Entries are not transferable.  Please don't ask.All participants are required to check in prior to the ride. All participants must sign the waivers during the registration process.  Parents/legal guardians must complete the waiver for minors.  All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. The rides will be held rain or shine.  Normal amounts of rain will not cancel the rides.  However, in the event of Extreme Weather (such as named storms, or Official Weather Warning), other emergency, impassable roads, or other situations beyond the organizers’ control, the organizers reserve the right to cancel the event or reschedule it to a date of their convenience.  If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, entry fee refunds will not be issued. Should the event be cancelled for reasons of force majeure, entry fees will not be refunded.
 The roads are open to vehicular traffic; all rules of the road must be obeyed.  Participants are responsible for their own safety and for knowing and complying with Pennsylvania's applicable laws and vehicle codesParticipants should ride in a safe and courteous manner; please stay to the right, except when passing.  NJ Traffic Guidelines suggest cyclists ride Single File. All bicycles must have at least 1 working brakeAll riders must wear a helmet that meets CPSC, ANSI and/or Snell (or similar standards).Wearing headsets or earbuds are prohibited. Bicycles with Aerobars are permitted, but use of aerobars while riding near others is prohibited due to safety concernsE-Bikes: Participants using Class 1 (Pedal Assist) E-Bikes are permitted to participate in the rides.  Use of Class 2 (Throttle Type) and Class 3 (Speed Pedelec) E-Bikes are prohibited from participating in the rides.