April 2006

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Sundays

Sunday Morning Breakfast Ride. Class C, up to 30 miles. Meet 8:45 at the SE corner of 22nd & Spring Garden for a delightful ride to a delightful place to have a delightful breakfast. Bring locks and money for brunch in the middle of the ride. We always need volunteers to lead us to delightful eating spots and pretty biking areas. Leaders: April 2 - Henry Lazarus, 267-259-6275 (cell phone), hlazar@netaxs.com, reminds you it's Daylight Savings Time, so come an hour early, but the same clock time. 9th - Joseph Feeney, 215-332-0283, jfe7378071@aol.com. All other April rides are Show and Go.

B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 MPH, approx. 40 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. Check the Monthly Calendar for leaders, ride descriptions, and cancellations.

Sunny Sunday Afternoon Ride. Class D. The regular Sunny Sunday ride will begin when the weather is warmer. Meanwhile, check the Monthly Ride Listings for some D rides.

Sunny Sunday Spin-Off Ride. Class C, usually 25-30 miles. A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. All welcome. Meets 12:15 at the rock near the Italian Fountain, behind the Art Museum. Leaders: April 2, Chuck Martin; 9th, Tom Witt; 16th, Dave Johnson; 23rd, Tom Witt; 30th, Tom Witt.

Mondays

Monday on the Main Line. Class B/B-. 13-15 MPH, 20-30 miles. Are you trapped on the Main Line? Was your weekend a washout? Then try this new Monday evening ride leaving at 6 PM from Church of the Saviour ("COS") parking lot in Wayne, Pa. COS is located at 651 N. Wayne Ave, between Eagle Rd and Upper Gulph Rd, 5 mins off the St. Davids/Villanova exit of Rt. 476. Big parking lot and water/bathrooms. We'll ride in Montco, Delco and Chestco. Terrain can be hilly. Looking for additional ride leaders for all categories. Leader/coordinator: Tom Madle, tmadle@rohmhaas.com, or call 215-641-7686 9AM-5PM.

Tuesdays

Evening Ride from Mt. Airy. Class B-, 13-14 MPH. Meet at the Allen's Lane Train Station at the corner of Allen's Lane and Cresheim Road. We will start out in early April for about 20 miles, gradually increasing to about 30 miles as the days get longer. Starts promptly at 6 PM. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbakely@verizon.net.

Vocabulary Ride. Class C/C-, 11-13 MPH, 10-15 miles. On April 4, the Vocabulary Ride starts another season of spins through southern Delco. Beginners are welcome but are asked to call at least a day ahead of the ride. Meet us at 6 PM at the Pathmark on MacDade Blvd. in Folsom. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760, brider-ride@usa.net.

Wednesdays

MTB on the Pennypack Trails. Class B-/C+, approx 1.5 hours of riding. Starts from the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park at 6:30 PM. Lights and a trail permit are required. Trail permits can be obtained via download at www.phila.gov/fairpark/newsletter_files/FPC_trail_permit_2005.pdf. Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Depending on weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be rescheduled for either Tuesday or Thursday evening. Cold temperatures do not cause cancellation. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions. Day-of ride inquiries - call only. Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-740-4637, ride_with_cb@verizon.net.

Thursdays

Training Ride. Class C+, approximately 26 miles. Departs 5:59 PM from Italian Fountain. We'll do the traditional "3 Hill Challenge" but with variations and some new scenery. We'll push ourselves (it's a training ride) but no one will be dropped. Leader: Gary Morris, 215-557-0410, gmorris@vzavenue.net. Schuylkill River Trail.

Classes B- (14-16 MPH) and C (12-14 MPH), 19- 25+ miles. We'll adjust the pace and distance as the season progresses. Meet at 6:00 (6:15 in May), or 1/2 hour earlier for an easy 3-5 mile warm up. Starts at the Spring Mill train station parking lot near E. Hector St. and E. North Lane in Conshohocken. From Ridge Ave, take Barren Hill Rd to first light, then left to the station. We'll ride towards Valley Forge and beyond, returning before darkness. No cars, hills or cue sheets. No one left behind. Bring money for pizza afterwards on the 2nd Thursday of the month (April 13). B- leader: Howard Hochheiser, 215-913-3246, howard@thebluestargroup.biz. C leader: Mike Seidman, 215-242-1200, mike@prnt4u.com.

Fridays

Wallyball. April 7 and 21. Come to the Aquatic & Fitness Center at Riverside Racquet at 600 Righters Ferry Road, Bala Cynwyd at 7 PM for a fun and invigorating game of Wallyball. What is that, you ask? Good question - it's volleyball in a racquetball court. We play until at least 9:00. Cost is $7.50 per person. Bring your own lock for a locker. Call the club at 610-664-6464 for directions. Call or email coordinator Nikki Marx, 215-963-9377, bcpwallyball@hotmail.com to let her know you are coming, or there may not be a game. Also call or email Nikki if you want to be on the Wallyball e-mail list to remind you of upcoming games.

Saturdays

Blue Bell Special, Class C, 20 to 30+ miles by the end of April, 14-15 MPH average. The plan is to get a ride in before the traffic become too unbearable, so an 8:30 departure is a must with a hopeful return by 11. We will meet at the Kohl's parking lot at routes 202 and 73, across from the Center Square Fire Company. Bring determination, coffee money and H2O. We will regroup if necessary. Rain or wet roads cancels the ride so call before Saturday if rain is in the forecast. Leader: Len Langsdorf, 610-278-0589 (home), lnl@jny.com.

Krank with Kolman. Class C, 30-40 miles, 12-14 MPH. Start time: 9:00. Call first in case weather forces cancellation or a later start. Come on down and discover a new area to ride. This is wonderful, open flat to slightly rolling farm land. We will hold a C pace, but faster riders are welcome and may ride off. Meet at baseball field parking lot, Sharp & Columbia Sts, Millville, NJ. From 55 S, take exit 27. Go south. Cross light. Bear right at the Y. Stay right at second Y. Go about 1 mile. Laundromat is on left; parking lot for the ride is on the right. Rain cancels. Joint ride with SJ Wheelmen. Leader: Kolman Kleinbord, 856-787-9677, kolman39@hotmail.com.

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Saturday, April 1 - Northeast Ramble,. Class C-, 25-35 miles with brunch stop. Leave promptly at 9:30 from behind the Burger King on Castor Ave. just north of Oxford Circle on Roosevelt Blvd. No cue sheets. Back between 2 & 3. Destination depends on group & conditions. Leaders: Dick & Madge Trickey, 215-288-5907. Please call; no calls = no ride.

Sunday, April 2 - Northeast Ramble. Class D. 10-20 miles with snack stop. Leave promptly at noon from behind the Burger King on Castor Avenue just north of Oxford Circle on Roosevelt Blvd. No cue sheets. Destination depends on group & conditions. Leaders: Dick & Madge Trickey, 215-288-5907. No calls = no ride.

Sunday, April 2 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-50 miles. Mystery destination. Leaves from the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. Show and Go or look for an Ad Hoc Leader listing.

Sunday, April 9 - Just Another B Ride. Class B, 16-18 mph, +/- 45 miles. Meet at Laurel Acres Park in Mount Laurel, NJ, for the 9:00 start! Tour Burlington County roads, one rest stop, pace will be held, with plenty of breakaways for those that need to show off. Leader: Joe 'Parts' Barolin, 856-778-1925, joepartsb@yahoo.com.

Sunday, April 9 - Four Covered Bridges aka 8th Annual Leprechaun Ride (Cont'd). Class C, 12 mph, ~35 miles. Starts at 9:00 from Valley Forge National Park Visitor Center, lower parking lot. A nice scenic route to Polish American Club in Phoenixville to enjoy a Polish Leprechaun breakfast. Expect a few hills with an easy, flat route back after the meal. No one dropped. Cue sheets provided. Bring snack, H2O & $. A multi-club ride. Czy Ktos rozmawya Polsku? Szczesliwego Dnia Sw. Patryka! Leaders: Steve O'Trobovic, 610-687-9229, and Arnie McRoseman, 610-640-4529, biker73pa@msn.com.

Sunday, April 9 - B Ramble to Bryn Mawr. Class B, 13-14 mph, 40 miles. "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all riders are endowed by their creator with the right to enjoy springtime on a bike." Exercise your right and meet at the Italian fountain at noon. Leader: Werner Carrieri, 215-680-2618, wernerman@aol.com.

Wednesday, April 12 - BCP Monthly Meeting. 6:30 PM at the Manayunk Diner, 3722 Main St, Manayunk, Philadelphia, 215-483-4200. We'll be in the upstairs dining area. All BCP members are encouraged to attend. To get something on the agenda, contact Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbakely@verizon.net.

Friday, April 14 - Hysterical Historical Ride to Ambler. Class D, 10- 12 MPH, 15-20 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School for a 10:00 departure. No riders left behind. Bring money for a possible lunch after the ride. Call to confirm. Leader: Pat Rock, 215-659-5148.

Sunday, April 16 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-50 miles. Mystery destination. Leaves from the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. Show and Go or look for an Ad Hoc Leader listing.

Sunday, April 23 - Hill Ride Challenge! Class ~B+ pace, 6-16 mph, 45 miles. Meet at Tree Farm Village in Pennington, NJ, 08534, on the southbound side of Route 31 about 3.4 miles north of Route 95, for the 9:00 start. After a short hiatus my hill rides are back - but in NJ. My goal is to offer a series of challenging routes building up to 65 miles by the end of the summer. Expect lots of climbing; long climbs are treated as breakaways so each rider can climb at his or her own pace. B+ because of the terrain, 16 mph max on flat roads (we work on the hills). Leader: Joe 'Parts' Barolin, 856-778-1925, joepartsb@yahoo.com.

Sunday, April 23 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-45 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Food stop at Whole Foods Market in Devon. Cue sheets provided. Terrain is flat to rolling hills with one or two moderate climbs. Call if the weather is questionable. Leader: Jim Laurino, 215-476-5091, bcpbit604.x.jimlaur@dfgh.net

Sunday, April 23 - Bartram's Gardens. Class D, 12-15 miles with a lunch stop in University City. Leaves at noon from the formal entrance to the Azalea Garden behind the Art Museum, under the gazebo across from the Italian Fountain. Leader: Frank Wilkinson, 215-869-0388, peanutbump@verizon.net.

Friday-Sunday, April 28-30 - The Spring Event. In the green and scenic Susquehanna Valley of Pennsylvania. Please sign up ASAP. Coordinator: Linda McGrane, mcgranel@mlhs.org, 610-251-5573 [work], or 267-251-7862. http://www.phillybikeclub.org/sprgevnt.htm.

Sunday, April 30. Blue Bell Special, Part 2. Class C, 14-15 mph average, 30+ miles. Destination Doylestown. We will depart at 9:00 from the Kohl's parking lot at routes 202 and 73, across the street from the Center Square Fire Company. This ride will stop and regroup when necessary. Bring coffee, H2O and or breakfast money, we will stop. Rain does cancel as does no calls before Sunday. Leader: Len Langsdorf, 610-278 0589 (home).

Sunday, April 30 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, +/-40 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. Bagel stop in Bryn Mawr. Cue sheets provided. Terrain is flat to rolling hills with one or two moderate climbs. Call if the weather is questionable. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbakely@verizon.net.

Sunday, April 30 - Shad Festival. Class D, 16 miles. Meet at noon, return about 3:00. Leaves from Washington's Crossing State Park, NJ parking lot near the bridge. We will take the towpath to Lambertville and spend 2 hours at the festival. It is the best way to travel to the Shad Fest, as the town is closed to traffic on that day. Enjoy lunch, crafts, and fine entertainment. For more information on the festival, http://www.lambertville.org. Leaders: Al Ozer, 215-677-9141, alozer7@cs.com, and John Kalicki, 215-426-3937 (option 3), teach@kalicki.com. Email preferred.

Tuesday, May 2 - Mailing the May Newsletter. Meet 6:30 at Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen LLP, 1650 Arch Street, southeast corner 17th & Arch Sts. Coordinator: Tom Witt, 215-977-2164.