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Last Minute Adhoc/Add-on rides now included in this listing
Adhoc rides are last minute weekend rides appearing on this web page as late as 9PM each Friday evening.

Friday, August 2 - TGIF. Class C/D 30 miles. Start the weekend early with a leisurely paced social ride with Terry K. Start at 8:00 to avoid heat. There will be a rest stop and lunch after the ride. Starting point to be determined. Please telephone for details. Leader: Terry Kieserman, 610-277-7810.

Saturday, August 3 - Fort Washington to the Musikfest in Bethlehem. Class C+, 100 miles, 12-13 mph. Ride starts 7:00 from the SEPTA R5 Fort Washington station just off Bethlehem Pike. Route is marked. Shorter ride options starting from Hatfield, 60 miles or Quakertown, 40 miles. Two hours will be spent taking in the sounds at the festival. http://www.musikfest.org/general.asp. The return leaves Bethlehem at 2:00. E-mail or call to meet the ride at Penfield Middle School, Forty Foot Rd & Elroy St in Hatfield at 9, or the Wal-Mart in Quakertown, Rt 309 north of Rt 663 at 11. Leader: Bill Cotton, (215) 663-8364, cell 267-738-3380, bcotton@billcotton.com.

Saturday, August 3 - Ridley Creek to French Creek. Class A/B+, 75 miles. A very hilly ride, with at least seven difficult climbs. Both you and your bike should be in good shape before attempting this adventure. Start from Ridley Creek State Park, Lot #15 at 8:00 sharp. At least three rest stops are planned, more if weather dictates. I-95 south to I-476 (Blue Route) north to Rt 1 west (bypass, not Baltimore Pk) to Rt 252 north. Go through signal, pass Rose Tree Park on your right, then take first left (Providence Rd) to left on Gradyville Rd. (4 way SS) to left at main park entrance (look for sign to park HQ). Follow signs to Picnic area/Lot #15. Travel time from CC is 30-45 minutes. Leader: Rich Wagner 610-521-4570, rilawa@mymailstation.com

Saturday August 3. Havre de Grace. Class B, 66 miles, approx 14 mph, hilly but scenic. Start 8:30 from the Food Lion on the southwest corner of Rts 40 & 272 in Northeast, Md. We will take in many views of the Chesapeake Bay and lower Susquehanna River on this new version of the ride. Leaders: Doug Kennedy, 610-543-4554, Douglas__Kennedy@Hotmail.com, and Debbie Wilson, 302-798-1243, djwbike@aol.com.

Sunday, August 4 - B Ramble: Princeton Recovery. Class B, 14-15 mph, 45 miles or so. A leisurely ramble to the Main Line (maybe Malvern? Wayne?) to recover from the hilly/lengthy Princeton route we rode on Saturday. We'll try to find an interesting food stop. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. Leaders: Barbara Rosenberg, 610-664-2197, bikebarb@hotmail.com, and Rich Wagner, 610-521-4570, rilawa@mymailstation.com.

Sunday, August 4 - Pennypack Park. Class C, 12-13 mph, 17 miles. Leaves from the city's far northeast section and heads toward Pine Road by way of Pennypack Park's paved road. Meet at Academy Plaza, Red Lion & Academy Roads, for a noon start. For copies of the cue sheet, contact the Leader: FishBone, 215-632-9269, Fishbone@bonemasterstudios.com.

Sunday, August 4 - South Jersey Ramble (Adhoc). Class C, 14-15 mph, 45+/- miles. Meet at 8:30 am at Kingway High School, routes 322 & 551, for a ramble thru mostly flat South Jersey. Bring money for food and refreshment. . Leader: Dave Trout, dm_trout@hotmail.com, 610-368-0760

Tuesday, August 6 - Century Planning Meeting. 6:30 pm at the Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant, 4120 Main Street, Philadelphia. All members are encouraged to attend. We need your help! For information, contact Maureen Hansberry, 610-834-0979, bcpcentury@phillybikeclub.org.

Saturday, August 10 - Cherry Hill Summer Ride. Class C, 13-16 mph, 30-35 miles. Starts 8:30 from the Woodland Falls Corporate Park, Route 38 & Lake Drive between the Cherry Hill and Moorestown Malls in Cherry Hill, NJ on the Church Rd side. Parking lot behind the Outback Steakhouse. Leader: Dave Wender, 856-809-9194, dwender1@comcast.net.

Saturday, August 10 - Sanctuary Ramble. Class C, 50 miles. Starts 9:00 from the Italian Fountain. A traditional and astonishingly beautiful ride that uses shady streets and mostly lightly traveled suburban roads through Bethayres and the Pennypack Nature Center. A stop at Bryn Athyn Cathedral is an option. The route passes wildlife and bird sanctuaries and the landscaped campuses of several notable religious institutions. Leader: Ann Martha, 215-548-8482, leave a message.

Saturday, August 10 - Bruno's to Doylestown. Class B, 15-16 mph, 45 miles. This ride is a classic, moderate-paced ride with only rolling hills. Suitable for fixed-gear bikes, which is what I'll be on. Meet at Bruno's for a 9:30 start. Lunch at the bagel place. Leader: David L. Johnson, 610-828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu.

Sunday, August 11 - Sunday Ride. Class C, 12-14 mph cruising pace, about 40 miles. Come explore the Medford side of Rt 70 and see what Atsion Rd is like. I promise a stop at Nixon's this time. Heat index over 90, rain or wet roads cancel. Starts 8:00 from Lenape H.S., Hartford & Church Roads, Medford, N.J. Joint ride with OCSJ. Leader: Kolman Kleinbord, 856-787-9677, Kolman39@hotmail.com.

Sunday, August 11 - Whither (or Wither?) Wycombe. Class B/B-, 14-15 mph, +/- 60 mi. Start: 8:30 at Bruno's. A relaxed pace will take us through Ambler to HH HS and toward Doylestown, before hanging a big right towards Wycombe. Likely two mini-mart stops unless a sit-down spot can be found. Rolling with a couple of modest climbs, but nothing brutal. Leader: Roger Burnham, 215 848-3545.

Sunday, August 11 - Butter Valley Bop. Class B, 15-16 mph, 50-55 miles of rolling and hilly terrain. We explore some of the back country roads leading out to the Butter Valley Golf Course. You won't want to miss this extremely scenic route with a combination golf course/airport as the rest stop. No cue sheets. Wet roads or rain at the start cancels the ride. Leaves from Bikesport (325 West Main, Trappe, Pa.) at 9:00 sharp. Directions, http://www.bikesportbikes.com/about_us.htm#directions. Leader: Wayne Gregory, 610-608-1967, wegregory@hotmail.com.

Sunday, August 11 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-50 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Tour of the Main Line. Leader: Jeff Kimmel, 610-446-1334, jeff_signs@hotmail.com.

Sunday, August 11 - Pennypack Park. Class C, 12-13 mph, 17 miles. Noon start. For details, see August 4 listing. Leader: FishBone, 215-632-9269, Fishbone@bonemasterstudios.com.

Monday, August 12 - Executive Committee Meeting. 6:30 pm at the Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant, 4120 Main Street, Philadelphia. All members are encouraged to attend. For more details, or to get something on this month's agenda, contact David Johnson, 610-828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu.

Friday, August 16 - TGIF. Class C/D, 30 miles. Leisurely paced social ride. Start at 8:00, starting point to be determined. Call for details. See Aug 2. Leader: Terry Kieserman, 610-277-7810.

Friday, August 16 - Bike to the Ballpark. All Classes. See great baseball in a stadium the Phillies can only dream about--with Flying Fish on tap and real food, not that Vet plastic stuff. Meets 6 PM at Trophy Bikes, 311 Market St. Ride over Ben Franklin Bridge walkways for a 6:35 game start. Afterwards, we'll slip back to the Ben Franklin (open till 10pm) while everyone else is stuck in the parking lot and enjoy the after-game fireworks from the Ben walkway. (optional ferry ride back--about $5). Bring lights, a helmet and lock--bikes will be parked directly in front of the ticket windows, which stay staffed till after the game. Leader: Michael McGettigan, 215-625-7999.

Saturday, August 17 - Rosenberger's Dairy. Class C, approx 50 miles. Starts at 9:00 sharp, from Bruno's. A very popular ride to Hatfield, for snacks and ice cream. There's sure to be a crowd, so get there early! Leader: Peggy Gertz, 215-844-2669, gertz@email.chop.edu.

Saturday, August 17 - The Dog Days of August. Class B/C, 12-14 mph, 35-40 miles. A meandering ride through the Main Line on which we will pass as many "Artistic Dogs" as possible. Cue sheets will be available, so you can stop and smell the canines whenever the urge hits. Starts from Italian Fountain at 10:00. At least one food stop, more if weather dictates. Leader: Rich Wagner, 610-521-4570, rilawa@mymailstation.com.

Sunday, August 18 - Butter Valley Bop. Class B, 15-16 mph, 50-55 miles of rolling and hilly terrain. See August 11 listing for details. Leader: Wayne Gregory, (610) 608-1967, wegregory@hotmail.com.

Sunday, August 18 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-50 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Mystery destination. Leader: Lee Shelly, cell 267-847-0956, lee@amekor.com.

Sunday, August 18 - Pennypack Park. Class C, 12-13 mph, 17 miles. Noon start. See Aug 4. Leader: FishBone, 215-632-9269, Fishbone@bonemasterstudios.com.

Saturday, August 24 - Oregon or Bust. Class B, 15-16 mph, 88 miles. This is another Eduardo creation that I am planning to tackle in preparation for my September ride across Oregon. An abundance of scenic climbing in Montgomery County and the hills surrounding the Oley Valley. The terrain and distance alone make this a challenging ride, so I intend to keep the pace manageable. Cue sheets will be available for those who want to keep a faster or slower pace. Start at 8:30 SHARP! from Fisher's Park near Lansdale. Bad weather (including extreme temperatures) cancels. Call or e-mail for directions. Leader: David Ziccardi, 215-978-7531, d_ziccardi@yahoo.com.

Sunday August 25 - Chesterbrook to French Creek State Park. Class C+, 55 miles, 11+ mph avg. Meet at the Manhattan Bagel Shop in the Chesterbrook Center at 8:00 for breakfast; ride starts at 8:30. This challenging ride uses Rt 401 to Rt 345 to the park. Return is via Harmonyville, Coventryville, Pughtown and Kimberton. Expect some hills. Stops to regroup as required; no one dropped. Cue sheets provided. Bring snacks, liquids and money for a snack stop in the park. Joint ride with the Brandywine Bicycle Club. Rain or excessive heat cancels. Leader: Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529, asr3@fcc.net.

Sunday, August 25 - Chester County Chumpy. Class B pace, 15-16 mph, DIFFICULT terrain, 104 miles. Meet at Bruno's for the 7:30 start of this lovely and challenging ride. There may be an optional long and challenging partially dirt climb, but I will let the riders determine their preference. The first convenience store stop is at mile 70, so bring plenty of food and drink for impromptu rest stops. After the difficult Chester County section we will take the bike path back to Philadelphia. Probably not a good ride for a first century, as it is unsupported and pretty hilly. The goal will be to ride as a group, supporting one another and enjoying the terrain together, so be prepared to stay with the group on the flats and wait at the tops of all climbs to regroup. Leader: Ben Swartz, 215 248 0689, ben.swartz@verizon.net.

Sunday, August 25 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, +/- 45 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. We'll meander out to Blue Beyond, stopping for coffee and snacks at the Brew Ha Ha. Mostly rolling terrain after climbing up from the Schuylkill. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbake@snip.net.

Sunday, August 25 - Pennypack Park. Class C, 12-13 mph, 17 miles. Noon start. See Aug 4. Leader: FishBone, 215-632-9269, Fishbone@bonemasterstudios.com.

Tuesday, August 27 - Mailing the September 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.

Saturday, August 31 - Peter Odell Memorial: 8th Annual Big Apple Century. Classes A, B and C, 125, 90, 70 and 50 mile options. The only century that takes you to the capital of the world. Only 100 riders will be registered on a first-come basis, so get your registration and fees in early! Deadline is August 27. See full description and signup form in this issue. Coordinator: Walter Bright, (215) 737-5858, paa8394@dscp.dla.mil or wtb58@attglobal.net.

Saturday, August 31 - Cherry Hill Labor Day Weekend Ride. Class C, 13-16 mph, 30-35 miles. Starts at 8:30 from the Woodland Falls Corporate Park - Route 38 & Lake Drive between the Cherry Hill and Moorestown Malls in Cherry Hill, NJ, on the Church Rd side. Parking lot behind the Outback Steakhouse. Leader: Dave Wender, 856- 809-9194, dwender1@comcast.net.

Saturday, August 31 - New Hope to Frenchtown. Class B, 15-16 mph, 62 miles. Through New Jersey's Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. Plenty of pristine roads with little traffic. There are a few hills. Of course, we will stop for lunch and a short break for ice cream in Frenchtown. Leaves promptly at 9:00 from the Staples parking lot on Rt 179, about a mile from New Hope. Leader: Luis Figueroa, 215-683-1111 or 215-673-0785, luisbikefiggs@aol.com.