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Founded in 1979, The Bicycle Club of Philadelphia ("BCP") is a recreational biking group which offers a wide variety of rides throughout the Greater Delaware Valley for cyclists of all abilities and interests, and is the 2009 winner of Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly award for Intramural Sport.

BCP is a volunteer, non-profit organization. We are proud to be affiliated with organizations such as The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, The League of American Bicyclists, The Bicycle Access Council and Neighborhood Bike Works.

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Our Bike Rides

Everyone welcome

All Levels of Speed & Difficulty

Regular Weekly Rides

Calendar that lists all individual rides

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Membership Benefits include:

Unlimited Rides

Monthly Newsletter

Discounts at Bike Shops

Social and Recreational Events

New Routes for you to try

Active E-Mail List about Bicycling

And of Course More Riding Buddies and Adventure.

Newly Designed BCP Jerseys and Shorts
can be ordered. There is more information Available Here

BCP Jerseys Are Still Available.
Limited Quantities Remaining
Information Here
Jersey Front Jersey Back

Meetings, Announcements and News

award ribbon Award Announcement

We are proud to announce that the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia has been named the 2009 winner of Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly award for Intramural Sport.

Jersey Front News about 2010 Gear

Next June we'll have another custom once-a-year order and fit kit try on.

The once-a-year order was placed on Friday June 25th and so only the jerseys and shorts will be available until next June when we'll have another custom once-a-year order and fit kit try on. Mail-in and on-line order forms for jerseys and shorts are available here.

AVOIDING THE SEVERE SUMMER HEAT -- SCHEDULE CHANGE
Attention, Members: Due to persistently extreme heat and humidity, the Sunny Sunday D ride, normally scheduled for 12 noon, will leave at 10:00am during August and September, in order to avoid riding in severe afternoon heat. OTHER CLUB RIDES may also be scheduled earlier, in order to beat the heat -- please refer to the Rides Calendar to confirm starting times, and to check for heat-related updates and/or modifications from Ride Leaders, e.g., shorter distance, fewer hills, etc. These updates are determined for the safety and well-being of our riders.

IMPORTANT NOTE for all members: Due to record-breaking heat & humidity, PLEASE take extra care of yourself if you are cycling (or doing any other outdoor physical activity). Please bring plenty of fluids, and pay attention to how you are feeling, physically and mentally. If possible, please try to ride on shaded roads. If you feel ill, faint or woozy, please stop your activity and call for help

Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to take rotations and serve on the Design Committee and manage the BCP gear inventory Contact: Linda McGrane, 267-251-7862,

BCP Monthly Meeting - Next Business Meeting
Wednesday, September 1st, 6:30 PM
555 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia
(next to Weaver's Way Coop)
Contact: Linda McGrane, 267-251-7862,

All BCP Members are encouraged to attend!
Click Board to see a list of the officers and the Board
Read BCP Board Minutes

Newsletter Deadline - 12th of each month
Send QR articles and stories to:
Michael Lefkowitz, 25 Louella Court, Wayne, Pa 19087

Newsletter Mailing
Tuesday July 27th, 6:30 PM
Cozen O'Connor, 1900 Market St., Conference Room 4E
Contact Tom Witt for information

Web Site Information Click Here for information and tips about the site that should be useful for first-time users. Click here for a Q & A about passwords and the login process. Please address questions or comments about the web-site to the webmaster.

BCP Events

Night at Velodrome Races
Friday, August 6th, evening
More Information

Peter Odell Memorial Ride
New Hope to New York Ride
Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010
More Information

Scenic Schuylkill Century
A Phila. Bicycling Weekend Event
Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010
More Information

Fall Foliage Weekend
historic Hanover/Gettysburg, PA
Fri., Oct. 22nd to Sun., Oct. 24th
More Information

GEAR PICKUP:
We expect the BCP 2010 garments to arrive from Hincapie around Aug. 26th. Gear may be picked up at various ride locations. Dates, times, and locations are available at More Information

Community Outreach Activities for August

BCP will have display/exhibit booths at these two events. If you are available and interested in volunteering to help staff either booth, please contact Linda McGrane, at , or 267-251-7862. More Information

Mt. Airy Farmers Market Community Fair
Tuesday, August 3, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
More Information

Temple University' Bike Temple Program
Tues. & Wed., August 24 & 25, 1pm to 5pm
More Information

BCP Activities

Road Cleanup BCP and the Brandywine Bicycle Club share Adopt-a-Highway responsibility for a stretch of Yellow Springs Rd. Opportunities to participate in the road clean-up are announced through the regular ride listing. (Click on picture to see it full size.)

PDA Users

Some PDA users have indicated they have problems accessing our menus. To try to solve that problem there is now a page that contains links to all the items available through the menus. Click Here to reach the menu links page.