BCP Current Ride Listing

Thursday, June 2 - Peace Valley to Frenchtown (Adhoc). Class B-13-15 mph, 45 miles. The ride leaves from Sailor's Point, Peace Valley Park at 9:00. I need to become familiar with this ride for a future listing (probably July) and, as always, company will be greatly appreciated. Will stop for lunch in Frenchtown. We'll keep an easy pace. I need to get back in riding shape after three months of inactivity. Must call or email. The ride may not go if no one calls. Leader: Luis Figueroa, luisbikefiggs@msn.com, 215-673-0785 and cell # 215-28-5838 for day of ride.

Friday, June 3 - NE Philly Morning Spin. Class B, 15-16 mph, approx 35 miles. Leaves at 9:00 from the Pennypack Park parking lot at Ryan & Sandyford Aves, next to Austin Meehan Middle School. A chance to stretch your legs before the weekend rides. Flat to very gentle rolling terrain. Leader: Ted Northrop, 215-333-7146, ted@temple.edu.

Saturday, June 4 - Lewis State Park. Class B, 13-15 mph, approx 80 miles, hilly. Meet at Bartville-Colerain Elementary School at 8:30. From Rt 1 bypass: go 8.9 miles north on Rt 896, then left (west) onto Bartville Rd for 2.5 miles to the school. Bring or buy food for our picnic lunch atop the most scenic overlook in Pennsylvania. Leaders: Doug Kennedy, 610-543- 4664, dougkennedy7@yahoo.ca, and Debbie Wilson, 302-798-1243, djwbike@aol.com.

Saturday, June 4 - Mount Gretna. Class B, 14-15 mph avg, 74 miles. Begins at 8:45 at the Shady Maple Market in Blue Ball, Lancaster County, so please plan accordingly. Tired of the same-old same-old? Come on this Eduardo Ruchelli classic. We will roll (and climb) our way through bucolic Lancaster County, then into wooded Lebanon County on our way to the storybook town of Mount Gretna. Here we'll lunch al fresco at a unique ice cream shop and eatery that dates back to the 1800s. Then it's upward to the Furnace Mountains and back towards Lancaster County for the rolling return to Blue Ball. If we get back early enough there may still be some homemade pies for sale at the market. Those who have done this ride know just how nice it is, and the rest should come to discover its beauty for yourselves. Detailed cue sheets provided. Pa. Turnpike west to Morgantown/SR 10 exit. Take SR 10 south to SR 23 west for 7 miles. Just past the intersection of SR 23 & SR 897 south, the market will be on the left-hand side. Please park at the far end of the lot near the trees. If weather is questionable, call (no e-mail) Friday night and/or early Saturday morning for a go/no-go message. Leader: David Ziccardi, 215- 978-7531, d_ziccardi@yahoo.com.

Saturday, June 4 - Lower Perkiomen Park to Reading, Pa. Class C, 62 miles. Leave Lower Perkiomen Park at 10:00. Use the bicycle path from Norristown for a longer ride. Trains arrive at Norristown transportation center at 8:03 and 9:03. The ride crosses Egypt Road to Black Rock Road. After Rt 113 we'll follow many of the Schuylkill Century roads. Later we'll take roads that parallel Rt 724 to Pottstown, then other parallel roads to Birdsboro. Less than a mile west of Birdsboro on 724, we'll pick up the Reading Schuylkill trail, http://www.schuylkill.org/maps/reading_trail.asp. The trail is hard packed; I suggest 25-mm tires or wider. We will have lunch at the Queen City Diner in West Reading, on Rts 10 and 222. Leader: Bill Cotton, 215-559-2910 (cell), billcotton@billcotton.com.

Saturday, June 4 - Folder Bike-on-Rail Excursion. Class C, easy pace, 20+ miles. Bring your folder bike @ 12:29 pm SHARP to the Amtrak info desk, 30th Street Station, 30th and Market Sts. Board 12:49 PM SEPTA R5 train to Paoli (or meet us 1:30 at Paoli station), cycle back w/stop in Manayunk, return to central Philadelphia. Some riders may cycle out as well, w/rendezvous in Valley Forge. Rain cancels. Part of the Round Up USA Folder Fest. ?s, rendezvous, contact Leader: Michael McGettigan, 215-990-9275, mcget@aol.com.

Sunday, June 5 - Sources of the Schuylkill (Adhoc). Class A, 15-16 mph, 130 miles, extremely hilly. The ride tours the beautiful area between the origins of the Schuylkill River and the middle Susquehanna at Catawissa, across the challenging ridges of Schuylkill and Columbia Counties. Lots of serious climbing but the scenery will make the effort worth it. Starts at 7:45 in Orwigsburg, PA. I-476 North to exit 56, I-78 West to PA 61 North. Go on PA 61 for 7.5 miles and turn right onto Market St, then 1.5 mile to Orwigsburg. We'll meet at the corner of Market St & Liberty St in the heart of town. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu, 215-572-0753.

Tuesday, June 7 - 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.

Thursday, June 9 - Peace Valley to Nockamixon S.P,(Adhoc).
Class B- 13-15 mph, 40 miles. This ride to Nockamixon State Park leaves from Sailor's Point parking lot in Peace Valley Park at 9:30. This is another "training" ride in an attempt to get back into riding shape. The ride travels north through some open fields, but also through plenty of shade. Bring enough water. Expect some hills. You must call or email if planning to come. Leader: Luis Figueroa, luisbikefiggs@msn.com, 215-673-0785

Friday, June 10 - Ride to Nixon's. Class B, 16-18 mph cruising pace, 40 miles. Leaves promptly at 9:00 from Laurel Acres Park on Church St, Mt. Laurel, NJ. From Route 38, take Church Street south. The park is on your left at the 5th light. Leader: Pete LaVerghetta, 215-379-1715, fixedgear@hotmail.com.

Saturday, June 11 - New Hope. Class B+, 16-17 mph, 65-70 miles, and Class B-, 13-14 mph, 60 miles. Departs 8:30 from Bruno's, Germantown & Northwestern Avenues. Come join us for a dual paced, scenic ride through eastern Montgomery and Central Bucks counties. Terrain is rolling with one or two moderate climbs. Accurate cue sheet will be provided for those wanting to do a faster or slower pace. Lunch in New Hope. Leaders: B+, Chris Beetham, 215-740-4637, ride_with_cb@verizon.net, and B-, Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbakely@verizon.net.

Saturday, June 11 - Beat the Heat in the Brandywine (Adhoc). Class B, 14 mph, 60-65 miles, rolling with some hills. Enjoy the cool morning air along shady roads following the Brandywine, Red Clay and White Clay Creeks. We'll be back before 1:00 as the black top starts bubbling. Starts at 7:30 from Shaw's Bridge Park, 5 miles north of Chadd's Ford on Creek Rd. After PA 926, follow Bike Route L North signs for 1.5 miles, turn left to stay on Creek Rd and continue for 0.5 mile to Shaw's Creek Park (2nd park on left). No cue sheets. Leader(s): Eduardo Ruchelli, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu, 215-572-0753.

Sunday, June 12 - Almost All the Way to Alloway. Class B, 16-18 mph, approx 62 miles. Meet at Camden County College, the rear parking lot, behind the CIMM building, on Peter Cheeseman Road across from the Y in Blackwood, NJ, for an 8:00 start. Please note the title Almost All the Way... we get excruciatingly close to Alloway then hang a sharp right turn. Last year a few intrepid cyclists on a break-away missed the turn, and of course made it all the way to Alloway. Last year we had to toured beacuse of a missing bridge; my hope is that somebody put it back. Two rest stops, whether we need them or not, and since it is not a holiday maybe the cheese shop in Elmer will be open. Pace will be held, with plenty of extra-long breakaways for those that find cycling below 19 mph repugnant. Leader: Joseph 'Parts' Barolin, 856-265-1051, joepartsb@yahoo.com.

Sunday, June 12 - Swap Meet. 9:00 to 3:00 at Lloyd Hall, #1 Boathouse Row. A consignment table is available for members with only a couple of things to sell. Want your own table? BCP and BCGP members: $10 by June 6th, then $25. PDF registration form is at www.bicyclecoalition.org or call Alex, 215-242-9253.

Sunday, June 12 - Chadds Ford and Beyond (Adhoc). Class B, 15 mph, 60-70 miles. Departs from McDonald's in Ardmore at 8:00. That's on Lancaster Avenue at Ardmore Avenue, across the street from the I-HOP pancake house, about six miles west of Center City. If you want to meet between Center City and Ardmore, make arrangements with Jack. We will visit some of the most attractive land left in southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. Much of the trip is in wild life refuges, state parks, land trusts, nature sanctuaries, and private estates (Granogue, Winterthur, and Guyencourt). This is the land of the DuPonts and the Wyeths. Since the scenery will be attractive, we will travel as tourists without hammering. We will traverse at least five creek valleys -- Cobbs, Ridley, Chester, Brandywine, and Red Clay. Therefore you should expect climbing. This area is not visited often by our club; expect to see roads that are new to you. Carry food with you; land trusts do not have convenience stores. If you are a new rider, join us for the first part of the trip which will not be very hilly. There will be a turn around point at about fifteen or twenty miles for riders who must return early. Anyone who wants to meet along the way can contact Jack.
Leaders: Jack Echols, jackvortex@aol.com, 215-382-6730; Eileen Callaghan, 610-446-1334.

Sunday, June 12 - Beat the Heat in the Delaware. 60-65 miles at 14 mph, rolling with some hills. Enjoy the cool morning air along shady roads in Mercer and Hunterdon Counties, NJ and Bucks County, PA. Shade and creeks are the recipe to stay cool this weekend. We'll be back before 1:00 as the black top starts bubbling. Starts at 7:30 from Washington Crossing SP in NJ, at the intersection of NJ 29 and CR 546 (I-95 North to NJ 29 North, just after crossing the Delaware River bridge). No cue sheets. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu

Friday, June 17 - NE Philly Morning Spin. Class B, 15-16 mph, approx 35 miles. 9:00 from the Pennypack Park parking lot at Ryan & Sandyford Aves. See June 3. Leader: Ted Northrop, 215-333-7146, ted@temple.edu.

Saturday, June 18 - From Washington's Crossing (NJ) to Blackwell Mills. Class B-, 14-15 mph. Starts at 9 from Washington's Crossing State Park in New Jersey, Rts 29 & 546, by the river. Goes through NJ's Somerset County to the historic town of Blackwell Mills. We'll be riding through an area parallel to the Raritan Canal that still maintains its 19th-century character. Terrain is mostly rolling, with two hills and one long gradual climb. We will maintain a pleasant pace, as I'm still recovering. Bring snacks, we will have a sit-down lunch at mile 37. You must call or email the day before to verify. The area of the parking lot may still be closed and we may move to another lot. Leader: Luis Figueroa, 215-673-0785 (cell), 215-280-5838,luisbikefiggs@aol.com.

Saturday, June 18 - Chadds Ford and Beyond (Again) (Adhoc). Class B, 60-70 miles. Departs from McDonald's in Ardmore at 8:00. That's on Lancaster Avenue at Ardmore Avenue, across the street from the I-HOP pancake house, about six miles west of Center City, very close to the R5. If you want to meet between Center City and Ardmore, make arrangements with Jack. We will visit some of the most attractive land left in southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. Much of the trip is in wild life refuges, state parks, land trusts, nature sanctuaries, and private estates (Granogue, Winterthur, and Guyencourt). This is the land of the DuPonts and the Wyeths. Since the scenery will be attractive, we will travel as tourists without hammering. We will traverse at least five creek valleys -- Cobbs, Ridley, Chester, Brandywine, and Red Clay. Therefore you should expect climbing. This area is not visited often by our club; expect to see roads that are new to you. Carry food with you; land trusts do not have convenience stores. If you are a new rider, join us for the first part of the trip which will not be very hilly. There will be a turn around point at about fifteen or twenty miles for riders who must return early. Anyone who wants to meet along the way can contact Jack. Please note: This ride went so well that we decided to do it twice. All roads will be new. If we are rained out on Saturday, we will do this ride on Sunday. Leaders: Jack Echols, jackvortex@aol.com, 215-382-6730; Eileen Callaghan, 610-446-1334.

Saturday, June 18 - Sheryl's classic Saturday training ride (Adhoc). Class B, 15-16 mph, 50-60 miles. Leaves from the Italian Fountain 11:00. This is to augment Sheryl's typical Sat late morning rides since there is not a scheduled ride for this Sat.
Finally, a chance to intro myself as a new leader for this Sat ride starting in July. Thanks Sheryl for all the fun rides!
Leader: Dave Jung, djung@advanta.com, 215.385.3871 (W), 215.283.3188 (C)

Saturday, June 18 - Bikin' Blazers with BCP (Adhoc). Class C and D, varied lengths This week's featured ride will be with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia on a 42 plus mile, class C ride leaving from Valley Forge. There will be a 'brief' Brunch break and no one will be left behind! We are still trying to increase our mileage leading into the "Cancer" ride! For those who are still not ready to "stretch out" on a 42 mile ride yet... we will still be doing the MLK Drive and our Philly to Valley Forge runs! Cycling "MLK Drive" (Saturday / June 18) at 8:30 meet at the Art Museum steps. Cycling to Valley Forge (Saturday / June 18) at 8:00 meet at the Art Museum steps. Cycling to Valley Forge (Saturday / June 18) at 8:30 meet under the bridge at Shawmont & Nixon (Roxborough). Leader: Lou Thompson, Thompsonlou@aol.com, (215) 365-7488;

Sunday, June 19 - B-Alliteration. Class C, 42+ miles, 11+ mph. BIKERS Boisterous: brawnies-blasting, breaching, battling, brae/butte; blithely blitzing, blathering-breathless brave-battling buddies/bashful, blushing- beauties; Bucolic: barns, bovines, birds, bees, beautifully blossoming- bushes, broad bubbling-brooks; Brief brunch-break: berries, beer, bread, brownies, beans, bananas. INFO "Return to Towamencin", start at 8:30 from Valley Forge National Historic Park [VFNHP] Visitor's Center, lower parking lot; brunch stop at Tiger's on Sumneytown Pike. Cue sheets provided, no one left behind. Bring snacks, liquids and money. A multi-club ride. You may call for directions. Leaders: Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529, biker73pa@msn.com, and Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229, wildyugo@comcast.net.

Sunday, June 19 - Sunny Sunday D Ride. Holy mackerel, not another fish ride! Wasn't the Shad Ride last month? It's no fluke. Join whitefish pollack John Dory Kalicki and other grunts and groupers on a ride to the remodeled/renovated/brisling Camden Aquarium. Why? Just for the halibut! We'll limpet for 12 miles. Bring lox and $17 for admission. Cue sheets available for those who don't want to enter the aquarium -- so no carping allowed. Ride is at a D pace, therefore no turbot riders, but sturgeons and other doctors welcome. Group cheerfully waits for flounderers. If you don't attend, you have no sole. Meet at the usual location and time -- noon, perched at the formal entrance to the Azalea Garden at the circle behind the Art Museum. If necessary, take a crappie at Lloyd Hall before we depart. This is no red herring. Wahoo! Email (preferred) teach@kalicki.com or call 215-426-3937 (option #3) to be coddled. I'm sure you haddock by now.

Sunday, June 19 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40+ miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum 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, bcpbit05.x.jimlaur@dfgh.net.

Friday, June 24 - Ride to Nixon's. Class B, 16-18 mph cruising pace, 40 miles. Leaves promptly at 9:00 from Laurel Acres Park on Church St, Mt. Laurel, NJ. From Route 38, take Church Street south. The park is on your left at the 5th light. Leader: Pete LaVerghetta, 215-379-1715, fixedgear@hotmail.com.

Saturday, June 25 - Doylestown via Peace Valley Park. Class B-, 13-14 mph, 50+ miles. Meet at 8:45 at Bruno's, the corner of Northwestern and Germantown Aves. Terrain is rolling with a couple of short, steep climbs. This ride includes a brief rest stop at Lake Galena and a sit- down food stop in Doylestown at the Bagel deli or Cyberstop Cafe. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbakely@verizon.net.

Saturday, June 25 - Loop the Airport (Adhoc). Class C, 12-15 mph, 20 miles. Departs 8:30 from Penrose Plaza, Island Ave & Lindbergh Blvd, near Pizza Hut in the Eastwick section of Philadelphia. Optional pizza "brunch" afterwards! If you wish to ride, respond to e-mail or call; no response = no ride. Leader: Lou Thompson, thompsonlou@aol.com, 215-365-7488.

Saturday, June 25 - Fall Foliage Ride (Adhoc). Class B, 15 mph, 54 miles. This is a somewhat wooded ride originally designed to admire the fall foliage in October. Instead we'll take advantage oyof the shade that is provided. Begins at 8:30 at Bulls Island, 3 miles north of Stockton in New Jersey. We'll ride to the Peacock Country Store for lunch. Given the expected heat, I've added two optional water stops and an optional ice cream stop near the end. Leader: Jeff Reardon, Jefftrek2100@aol.com, (215) 674-3992.

Sunday, June 26 - Lake Nockamixon. Class B+, 60-65 miles, 16-17 mph B+. Start 8:00 at the Wachovia Bank on Main Street (Rt. 313) in Dublin, Pa. This ride circles around the north side of Lake Nockamixon before returning via the Quakertown and Sellersville areas. This ride features some challenging hills as well as lots of great scenery. Cue sheet will be provided. Rain cancels. Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-740- 4637, ride_with_cb@verizon.net.

Sunday, June 26 - Joe Parts' Pre-Holiday Ride Beta. Class B, 16-18 mph, approx. 60 miles. Meet at the Hammonton Lake Park, Chestnut St & Park Ave in Hammonton, NJ, for an 8:00 start. Please note the title. In an effort to appease my desire to move the traditional ride start for the holiday rides, I decided to do a trial run. So the ride start will be that infamous MS150 lunch stop in Hammonton. As you might guess, we will explore even more eastern/southern territories. It's "Pre-Holiday" because I'll be in Erie, Pa, for the weekend of the 4th, so no official holiday ride. Leader: Joseph 'Parts' Barolin, 856-265- 1051, joepartsb@yahoo.com.

Sunday, June 26 - B Ramble to Fort Washington. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Leader: Werner Carrieri, 215- 680-2618, wernerman@aol.com.

Sunday, June 26 - The No Name Ride. Class B+/B about 65 miles. Leaves at noon sharp from the Bulldog statue at 25th Street and Pennsylvania Ave. The ride is to Doylestown, where we will stop at a Wawa, then home. Leader: Bruce Taubman, 215-735-7935.

Tuesday, June 28 - Mailing the July 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, July 16 - Annual Picnic. Lower Perkiomen Park, right off the bike path, near the playground, from 11 to 2:30. But we need help! We are looking for volunteers to help set up, clean up and cook at varying times during the day. It would be great if people would lead rides to the picnic. People should look for BCP century signs to see where we are in the park. Please contact Jennifer Payton, 610-650- 0595, jpayton@cntus.jnj.com. Hope to see everyone there!

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: June 5 - Henry Lazarus, 267-259-6275 (cell phone), hlazar@netaxs.com (e-mail preferred). This is our annual Watch the Race Ride. Meet at the Parkway & Spring Garden and watch the race begin. This ride is open to both C and D riders and replaces the Spin-Off and the Sunny Sunday Ride. 12th - Freedom Valley Ride. Find partners and breakfast together. 19th - Len Langsdorf & Patricia Murphy, 610-278-7779, lnl@jny.com; 26th - Joseph Feeney, 215-332-0283, jfe7378071@aol.com. Celebrate Joe's birthday with a longer ride to the Northeast and beyond.

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, usually 12-25 miles. Meets every Sunday at noon at the formal entrance to the Azalea Garden at the circle behind the Art Museum. For the beginner who wishes to improve his/her cycling skills, and for those new to Philadelphia who want to explore the out-of-the-way places in the city and near suburbs. If you want to ride, call or email the ride leader. No calls = no ride. Leaders: June 5 - ride canceled for Race Day, but you can join the breakfast ride for a C/D pace that day; 12th - Len Langsdorf and Patricia Murphy, 610-278-7779, lnl@jny.com; 19th - John Kalicki, 215- 426-3937, teach@kalicki.com - check the Monthly Ride Listing for details; 26th - Peggy Gertz, 215-844-2669 (phone after 6 PM), marfeg1@msn.com.

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: June 5 - ride canceled for Race Day, but the Breakfast Ride offers a C jaunt; 12th - No Spin-Off today, go on the Freedom Valley Ride! 19th - Chuck Martin, 215-923-1887; 26th - Tom Witt, 215-977-2164.

Tuesdays

Narberth ChainSmokers. Class B, approx 30-35 miles. Leaves at 6:00 PM from Mainly Bikes, 229 Haverford Ave in Narberth. Training ride through the back roads of the Main Line. As the days get longer, we go out to Valley Forge before returning. Leaders: Jeff Kimmel, 610- 446- 1334, jeff_signs@hotmail.com, and Rich Abraham, 610-446-2817, richabr@yahoo.com.

Evening Ride from Mt. Airy. Class B-/C+, 13-14 mph, 25+ miles. Meet at 5:45 for prompt 6:00 start at the Allen's Lane train station on Cresheim Road at Allen's Lane. Expect to climb some hills. At least 2 route possibilities: through Chestnut Hill toward Conshohocken and beyond or out toward Ambler. Leaders: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jeffbakely@yahoo.com, and Margaret Lenzi, 215-597-3370, mlenzi@comcast.net.

Kolman's Tuesday Night Ride. Class C, 15 -17 miles, 12-14 mph cruising pace. Come on out and celebrate spring! G et your legs back and see old friends. Distance will increase to 22-25 miles in the summer. C pace will be held. Breakaways for faster riders. Meet 6 PM at Lenape H.S., Church & Hartford Roads, Medford. Leader: Kolman Kleinbord, 856- 787-9677, kkleinbord@comcast.net.

Tuesdays on the Schuylkill. Classes B (16-18 mph) and C+ (13-15 mph), 20-25+ miles. Meet at the Spring Mill train station parking lot on the Schuylkill River Trail at 6:30 PM. It's near E. Hector St. and E. North La in Conshohocken. From Ridge Ave. take Barren Hill Road to the first light, then left to the station. We will ride towards Valley Forge and beyond, returning before daylight ends. No potholes, cars, hills, cue sheets or artificial additives. No one left behind. For those who can make it early, we'll do an easy 5-mile warm up toward Manayunk and back, beginning @ 6:00 sharp. B leader: Howard Hochheiser, 215-913-3246, howard@thebluestargroup.biz; C+ leader: Mike Seidman, 215-242-1200, mike@prnt4u.com.

Vocabulary Ride. Class C/C-, 11-13 mph, 10-15 miles. Lexicographically enriched spins through southern Delco. Newcomers are welcome, but I encourage you to call at least a day ahead of the ride. Meet at 6:00 at the Pathmark on MacDade Blvd in Folsom. Leader: Dave Trout, 610- 368-0760, brider-ride@usa.net.

Wednesdays

Marlton. Class B, 15-17 mph, 20-27 miles. A beautiful ride that starts in Marlton at the Kings Grant development, goes through Medford and then into Shamong and back. If there's interest, ride can be extended from 21 to 27 miles. Meet at Kings Grant shopping center on Merchants Way. 6 PM departure. Call or e-mail for directions. Rain cancels. Leader: Mark Shapiro, 856-231-2506, mshapiro@jmsonline.com.

Wednesday Evening Ride from Glenside. Class B+/B, 16-17 mph, approx 25-30 miles. Meet at Keswick Cycle, 408 N. Glenside Ave (near Keswick Ave & Easton Rd) in Glenside, for a prompt 6:30 PM departure. Come explore the interesting and diverse roads of eastern Montgomery County! We'll ride until dark on routes that are moderately hilly and generally lightly traveled. There may be other paced rides available, or better yet, come by to lead a ride of your own. Contact Brian Hackford at the bike shop, 215-885-7433, with questions about other paced rides or parking. Remember to bring a flashing rear light for added safety. Please call or e-mail me with any questions, or to confirm; occasionally my schedule keeps me from riding. Day of ride/last minute inquiries -- call only. Rain cancels. Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-740-4637, ride_with_cb@verizon.net.

Thursdays

Butt-Crack of Dawn Training Ride. Class B+/B, 20-25 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 5:00 AM! and back by 6:30. A fast-paced morning ride through the hills of Fairmount Park including Neill Dr, Greenland, Black Rd, Lemon Hill, and possibly sunrise at Belmont Mansion. Rear and front blinkie light recommended. Sleep-in option: meet at 5:30 at West River Dr and Falls Bridge. Leader: Marc Meola, 267-978-1224, marcmeola@yahoo.com.

Narberth ChainSmokers Ride. Class B, approx 30-35 miles. 6:00 PM from Mainly Bikes in Narberth. See Tuesday. Jeff Kimmel, 610-446-1334, jeff_signs@hotmail.com, and Rich Abraham, 610-446-2817, richabr@yahoo.com.

Bryn Mawr Local. Class B, 15 -16 mph, 32 miles. Leaves from the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 6:00 PM. We ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via Manayunk and the Bike Path. Leaders: David Finger, 215-605-8560, davederailleur@hotmail.com, and Vernon Lucas, 215-815-9137, vernon.lucas@verizon,net.

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. Leaders: June 2 & 9 - Show and Go, see also http://www.phillybikeclub.org/current.html; 16th,Sheryl Oleski, sherylOleski@hotmail.com; 23rd & 30th, Gary Morris, gmorris@vzavenue.net.

Kolman's Thursday Night Ride. Class C, 22-25 miles, 12-14 mph cruising pace. Come on out and celebrate spring! Get your legs back and see old friends. C pace will be held. Breakaways for faster riders. Meet 6:00 at Lenape H.S., Church & Hartford Roads, Medford. Leader: Kolman Kleinbord, 856-787-9677, kkleinbord@comcast.net.

Fridays

Softball. Meet at 6 PM at Clifford Park, Walnut Lane & Wissahickon Aves, and play until dusk. Everyone is welcome as long as you're not too good. Contact Doug Tedeschi if you have any questions or need directions: douglas@craftech.com, 215-782-3361. Also, if you plan to attend please RSVP by the Wednesday night before the game. If a "critical mass" is not achieved in order to play, the game will be canceled.

Wallyball will resume in the fall. Anyone interested in playing in the summer, particularly if softball is rained out, call or email coordinator Nikki Marx, 215-963-9377, bcpwallyball@hotmail.com. Also contact Nikki if you would like to be on the Wallyball e-mail list.

Saturdays

Krank with Kolman. Class C, 30-40 miles, 12-14 mph. 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, 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. Usual start time is 8:00, but ride may start later or be canceled depending on the weather, so call to confirm. Rain cancels. Joint ride with SJ Wheelmen. Leader: Kolman Kleinbord, 856-787-9677, kolman39@hotmail.com.

Blue Bell Special. Class C+, +/- 25 miles, 14-15 mph. The plan is to get a ride in before the traffic and heat become unbearable, so an 8:00 departure is a must, with a hoped-for return by 10. Meet at the Kohl's parking lot at routes 202 & 73, the parking area across from the Center Square Fire Company on Rt 73. Bring your ride ideas, determination, coffee and/or breakfast money. Rain does cancel. Leaders: Patricia Murphy, 610-278-7779 (home), lnl@jny.com, and Gaby Beitler, 610-828-9333 (home).

Summer Training Ride. Class B, 15 mph avg, 50-60 miles. Leaves from the Italian Fountain 11:00 (no ride scheduled for June 18 -- come out and watch the Lemon Hill Criterium). Expect rolling terrain with one or two moderate climbs. Bring water, snacks and cash. There will be a quick rest stop for refills. Cue sheets provided. Precipitation at 10:00 cancels. Call/email if the weather is questionable or if you have questions. We welcome the hammerheads and jackrabbit sprinters! Leader: Sheryl Oleski, 215-713-9184 (home), 215-833-9285 (mobile), sheryloleski@hotmail.com, and Michael Kim, 267-577-9285 (mobile), mdskim1@hotmail.com.