February 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. February rides are on a sign-up basis. Email either the club's listserve or Henry L. Lazarus, hlazar@netaxs.com, several days in advance to sign up. Otherwise all rides are Show and Go. Leaders: February 5th, Ben Sears, (215) 844-3784, BikerBenn@aol.com.

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 is over for the season--but check the Monthly Ride Listings for some February D rides. See you in the spring!

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: February 5th - Tom Witt, 215- 977-2164; 12th - Chuck Martin, 215-923- 1887; 19th - Tom Witt, 215-977-2164; 26th - Sam Wiley, 215-523-7556.

Tuesdays

NightRiders. Class C, 10-20 miles. We spin around Southern DelCo in the dark. Bike lights front and rear are a must. You must call or e- mail the leader to confirm the start time and location. Very cold or wet weather will cancel ride. Most rides start at 6 PM. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760, brider- ride@usa.net.

Spinning is In. Class B, 15-16 mph, xx miles. Indoor Trainer Ride. No-one gets dropped! Get base miles and work on pedalling form to kick start your 2006 season. Workout will include technique drills and interval sessions. A few trainers are available, otherwise bring an indoor trainer and a towel. Meet at High Road Cycles in Wayne, PA. Starts at 6:00 pm, lasts approx 1 hour. Leader: Scott Robinson, 610- 687-1110, scottr@highroadcycles.com.

Wednesdays

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. 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.

Fridays

Wallyball. February 10 and 24. 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 would like to be on the Wallyball e- mail list to remind you of upcoming games.

Saturdays

Krank with Kolman. Class C, 30-40 miles, 12-14 mph. Call first in case weather forces cancellation or a later start. Come on down and discover this 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, N.J. 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. Start at 9 o'clock. Rain cancels. Joint ride with SJ Wheelmen. Leader: Kolman Kleinbord, 856- 787-9677, kolman39@hotmail.com.

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Sunday, February 5 - Fun Wheelers Winter-Limbering Ride #2. Class C, about 11+ mph, 30+ miles. Meet at Manhattan Bagel in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center at 10 (accessible from US 202 or PA 252). An urban ride with some hills/rolling terrain and a few flats (roads not tires). We traverse a small part of Tredyffrin, Upper Merion, W Conshohocken, Swedeland, and Bridgeport (brunch). Cross the river for a spin around Norristown Farm park and then back along the Schuylkill River Trail and around Valley Forge National Historical Park to the initial point. No one dropped. Cue sheets provided. Bring snack, H2O & $. A multi-club ride. Call if you want to ride. No calls = No ride! In case of weather concerns, or for directions, please call. Leader: Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529, biker73pa@msn.com.

Sunday, February 5 - 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.

Wednesday, February 8 - 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.

Saturday, February 11. Northeast Ramble. Class C-, 25-35 miles with brunch stop. Leave promptly at 10 from behind the Burger King on Castor Ave, just north of Oxford Circle on Roosevelt Blvd. No cue sheets. Back between 2 & 3 PM. Destination depends on group & conditions. Call for details and to confirm. No calls = no ride. Leaders: Dick & Madge Trickey, 215-288-5907.

Sunday, February 12 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails. Class B-/C+. We'll ride for approximately 2-1/2 hours. Starts from the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park at 9. A longer and more challenging version of the ride that we do on the Pennypack MTB trails on Wednesday evenings. A trail permit is required (go to www.phila.gov/fairpark/newsletter_files/FPC_trail_permit_2005.pdf for a copy of the permit application). The ride may be cancelled if weather and/or trail conditions are poor, so call ahead or e-mail to confirm or with questions. Cold temperatures do not cause cancellation. Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-740-4637, ride_with_cb@verizon.net.

Sunday, February 12 - Fun Wheelers Winter-Limbering Ride #3. Class C, about 11+ mph, 30+ miles. Meet at Manhattan Bagel in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center at 10 (accessible from US 202 or PA 252). The first part of the ride will be variations of my Feb. 5 ride with perhaps a few more little hills. Then we head southwest up Gypsy Lane, to continue through Upper Merion and . ... to spin our way to Chesterbrook. No one dropped. Cue sheets provided. Bring snack, H2O & $. A multi-club ride. Call if you want to ride. No calls = No ride! In case of weather concerns, or for directions, please call Leader: Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529, biker73pa@msn.com.

Sunday, February 12 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, +/-40 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Food stop in Ambler. 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, February 12 - Northeast Ramble. Class D, 10-20 miles with snack stop. Leaves promptly at noon from behind the Burger King on Castor Ave, just north of Oxford Circle on Roosevelt Boulevard. No cue sheets. Destination depends on group & conditions. Leaders: Dick & Madge Trickey, 215-288-5907. No calls = no ride.

Sunday, February 19 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40+ 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, bcpbit602.x.jimlaur@dfgh.net.

Saturday, February 25 - MTB on the Wissahickon Trails. Class B. We'll ride for approximately 3 hours. Starts from Valley Green (meet at the upper parking lot on Valley Green Road) at 9. Time for another Wissahickon challenge! A trail permit is required. Details at Feb 12. Call ahead or e-mail to confirm or with questions. Cold temperatures do not cancel. Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-740-4637, ride_with_cb@verizon.net.

Sunday, February 26 - 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, February 26 - Schuylkill River Trail. Class D, 10-20 miles. Leaves at noon from the formal entrance to the Azalea Garden behind the Art Museum (under the gazebo across from the Italian Fountain). Conditions permitting, we will ride to the southern terminus of the trail, make a U-turn, and head towards to Manayunk. The actual length of the ride depends upon the participants and weather. Leader: John Kalicki. Call (215-426-3937 - pick option #3) or email teach@kalicki.com for more information. No calls/email = no ride.

Tuesday, February 28 - Mailing the March 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, March 4 - The BCP Banquet. Meet 6pm at Ocean City, 234 N. 9th Street. $30/person. More info in this QR, or http://www.phillybikeclub.org/trips/banquet.htm . Coordinator: Roger Burnham, 215-848-3545.