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Bicycle Club of Philadelphia

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.

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.

Click here to contact us.

Our Bike Rides

We offer regularly scheduled weekend rides, weekday evening rides during daylight savings time and many other individual rides. See Ride Guide. All BCP sponsored club rides are led by members. Everyone is welcome on our rides, regardless of whether you are a member. Check out our Ride Calendar.

We also provide a comprehensive calendar of local area biking events and maintain a library of cue sheets that describe a route to a given location.

Membership

Join BCP and become part of an active group of cyclists who enjoy riding together, developing new rides, and supporting each other as we grow and become better cyclists

Membership entitles you to a monthly newsletter the Quick Release full of rides, articles, cycling information, discounts at area bike shops and many annual social and recreational events. See Membership Benefits. Click to view a Sample Newsletter.

Dues are $15 if you get the QR newsletter by email or from the Website, $20 if you get the paper newsletter via US mail.

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Meetings, Announcements and News

BCP Monthly Meeting - Next Business Meeting
Wednesday, July 8th, 6:30 PM
The Manayunk Diner, 3722 Main St., Philadelphia
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 June 30th, 6:30 PM
Cozen O'Connor, 1900 Market St.
Conference Room 4E
Contact Tom Witt for information

Reporting System for Incidents on Schuylkill River Trail
www.trailreporter.com
We encourage everyone to call 911 should they be a victim of a crime or witness criminal or suspicious activity on the Schuylkill River Trail. We realize that there may be circumstances that some believe do not warrant a call to 911. Should that be the case, we encourage the use of this system as a type of neighborhood watch reporting device. It will provide information on unsafe or improper activities on the SRT to the proper authorities so the trail can be improved for all its users. Thank you for your help.

Bike Commuting Subsidy
The League of American Bicyclists provides information on the 2008 law that enables businesses to subsidize a portion of your commuting expenses which became effective on 1/1/09. Visit http://www.bikeleague.org/news/100708faq.php for more information and continued updates.

Web Site Information
There is some information about the site and tips on how to use the site that should be useful for first-time users of the site. Please take a few minutes to read the information that is available by clicking this link. There are also some questions and answers about passwords and the login process that are available here. Questions or comments about the web site may be addressed to the webmaster.

BCP Events

The Peter Odell Memorial Ride
14th Annual New Hope to New York Ride
Sunday, September 6, 2009
This is the only century that takes you to the capital of the world: New York City.
Click here for more information.

13th Scenic Schuylkill Century
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009
Join 1,000 fellow cyclists on a picturesque tour through some of the most beautiful and quiet roads in the greater Philadelphia area.
Click here for more information.
Direct any questions to .

Annual Fall Foliage Weekend
Friday, Oct. 23rd to Sunday, Oct 25th
historic Hanover/Gettysburg, PA
Click here for more information

The Latest BCP Jerseys Are Still Available.
Information Here
Jersey Front Jersey Back