Day to Day Calendar

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BCP offers many regularly scheduled weekly rides. Follow this link to view the Weekly Ride List for more detailed information regarding these rides than the minimal description provided in the Day to Day Ride Calendar below. Occasionally, ad-hoc rides are announced. These rides are sent by email to all members of the BCP email list. To join this list, click here. Information about some of our popular starting locations is available on our Ride Guide page which is found under the rides menu item.

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Sat April 27, 2024 - RIDE CLOSED Early Bird Ride to Coffee in Flourtown or Ambler (ad-hoc ride) .
Level C+: 13-13.5mph, 49 +/- miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:05 am. Assemble at 8:05. Depart at 8:10 SHARP! Somewhat convoluted ride through East Fairmount Park, East Falls, Wyncote, and Flourtown to Starbucks in Flourtown (at mile 17 or so) or Wake in Ambler (at mile 21 or so) for 35-minute coffee stop (it’s all about the coffee), then return via Lower Gwynedd and Manayunk Bridge. Approx. 2,400 feet of climbing. Will regroup as necessary, but riders are expected to achieve posted speed (i.e., what our computers show as avg. at end of ride). Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/trips/131433149.
Leader: Jeffrey Braff, [javascript protected email address],  

Sat April 27, 2024 - Toss of the Dice 2.0 - Magic Baguettes.
Level B: 15mph, 63 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. Friendly ride departing FROM THE PARKING ATTENDANT BOOTH at 8:30. Out to Westchester this week to visit La Baguette Magique. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Bring food or money for snack along the way, as well as a spare tube, tire irons and multi-tool. Check daily listing for route information. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Tour of Delco Edit. It is optional, but you may preregister until Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 8:30 am.
Leader: Matthew Bidwell, [javascript protected email address], 215-300-8880 

Sat April 27, 2024 - Let’s ride! (ad-hoc ride).
Level C+: 13mph, 55 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. Get ready for bucolic views. We're heading to Paoli with a stop for bagels or pizza. 2,800 feet of climbing over 55 miles. The key is that you can keep the pace, as we don't want to send you home on the train. Bring a tire tube (even if tubeless). Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33312465. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 8:30 am.
Leaders: Delora Winslow, [javascript protected email address], 215-796-8917  and Rob Weber, [javascript protected email address], 610-889-2255

Sat April 27, 2024 - Wycombe Train Station (Bucks Co.) to Princeton, 53 miles, Two Leaders, Two Paces (ad-hoc ride).
Level B-: 13mph, 53 miles. Meet at Wycombe Train Station. The ride leaves at 9:29 am. Scenic loops on both sides of the Delaware River, in Bucks and Mercer Counties, from the historic Wycombe Train Station to Princeton, for lunch at D'Angelo's Italian Market, across the street from the famous Kopp's Cycle. Outbound via Wrightstown and Hopewell, return via Pennington and Upper Makefield. For both outbound ad return, we cross the river on the Washington Crossing Bridge. Two Leaders, two pace groups: Dmitri will lead the 14-14.5 group, and Linda will lead the 13mph group. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37730483. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 8:30 am.
Leader: Linda McGrane, [javascript protected email address], 267-251-7862 

Sat April 27, 2024 - RIDE SERIES FOR NEW & RETURNING RIDERS - TO Valley Forge .
Level C- through D: 11.5-13mph, 50 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. This ride is a 50-miler to the Chapel Cabin Gift Shop and Snack Bar in Valley Forge National Park. This ride crosses the Schuylkill River six times and includes a loop through the park at Valley Forge. There is some climbing in Valley Forge and some riding on roads in the park. Please join us for any of the rides in the series. Riders who finish this 50-mile ride will get a certificate from BCP, as will riders who finish the 62.5 mile (100 km) ride on May 4th. This is a perfect series to start riding with a group or to expand your horizons to learn about the paved trails beyond Manayunk. All riders are welcome, BCP requires helmets on all rides. NOTE The start has been moved to the Italian Fountain, behind the Art Museum, at the formal entrance to the Azalea Garden. If there are more than a dozen riders, we may split into two groups based on expected riding speed. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46037106. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 8:30 am.
Leader: Chuck Herbert, [javascript protected email address], 215-430-3222 

Sat April 27, 2024 - It Is What It Is - Westtown / West Chester.
Level B-: 14mph, 53 miles. Meet at Cynwyd Heritage Trail Head Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Various friendly rides departing FROM THE CYNWYD HERITAGE TRAIL HEAD PARKING LOT (TRAIN STATION - Bala Cynwyd) at specified time and ranging 30 - 65 miles (Off Season) 40 – 85 miles (In Season) with occasional century rides. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Bring food or money for snack along the way, as well as a spare tube, tire irons and multi-tool. CHECK DAILY RIDE LISTING for latest route information, details, etc. PREREGISTRATION IS OPTIONAL, BUT PLEASE KNOW THESE BENEFITS OF PREREGISTRATION: 1. UP-TO-MINUTE SCHEDULING CHANGES DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER REASON. 2. YOU WILL KNOW WHERE I AM AS I WILL ADD THOSE WHO PREREGISTER TO MY LIVETRACK (need your email). 3. YOUR EMERGENCY INFORMATION WILL ALWAYS BE LEGIBLE. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is 2 Circles Bala - Westtown/West Chester. It is optional, but you may preregister until Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7:30 am.
Leader: Joseph Pless, [javascript protected email address], 610-937-9010 

Sat April 27, 2024 - Best Downtowns Ride Series - Doylestown (ad-hoc ride).
Level C: 12.5mph, 33 miles. Meet at Rittenhouse Square - Southeast Entrance at corner of 18th St & Rittenhouse Sq. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. A number of towns surrounding Philadelphia feature walkable downtowns thanks to development of a strong rail transportation system in the 1800's. We plan to explore a number of these, first up is Doylestown. Rest stop at 15 miles (Wake Coffee) with lunch in Doylestown. This multi-modal ride will utilize Septa Regional Rail with scheduled return to Suburban Station at 4:50 pm. NOTE: The route includes 5 miles of gravel on Forbidden Drive - bike with appropriate tires is recommended. Bring bungee or velcro strap to secure bike on train. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://www.strava.com/routes/3194301581208722634/edit. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7:30 am.
Leader: Rob Gusky, [javascript protected email address], 920-573-5128 

Sun April 28, 2024 - Sunny Sunday D Ride.
Level D: 9-12mph, 12-24 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Casual paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond for riders new to group riding or returning to riding after a layoff. Please wear helmet(required by the club.) Please bring extra tube and tools to fix a flat, water, proper dress for the weather, sunscreen, and $ for mid-ride snack stop. There might be a hill or two for physical conditioning, but we will regroup and catch our breathes together. At out snack stop, there might be a conversation about a biking safety issue or related topics. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7:30 am.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, [javascript protected email address], 610-626-3338 

Sun April 28, 2024 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off .
Level B- through C: 14mph, C+/C: 13mph, C: 12mph. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop. Some climbing is required. It is optional, but you may preregister until Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 11:00 am.
Leaders: Tom Witt, [javascript protected email address], 215-665-5578  Jim Kahn, [javascript protected email address], 215-771-4487 Chuck Martin, [javascript protected email address], 215-923-1887 and Eugene Sobel, [javascript protected email address], 215-964-4884