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HELMETS are REQUIRED ON ALL RIDES
Saturday, June 3 - Roll Along the Back Roads! Class B-/C+, 12-14 mph, 40-50 miles depending on group. Meet 8:30 at the Folsom PathMark on MacDade Boulevard in Ridley Township. We'll bike to Neumann College, the highest point in Delaware County, and continue to the county's west end, swinging back through Media on the way back to PathMark. While the ride is C pace, bring strong legs for the hills, as they are definitely B+ rated. Bring money for a snack. Rain cancels. Leader: Frank Jackson, 215-620-0632 (cell), fjackson@rohmhaas.com.
Saturday, June 3 - Mt. Gretna. Class B, 15 MPH, 74 miles. 9:00 start from the Shady Maple Market in Blue Ball, Lancaster County. From Center City: I-76W/PA Turnpike to Morgantown Exit; S.R. 10 South to S.R. 23 West. Stay on 23 W as 10 S breaks off; the Shady Maple Market will be on the left, shortly after S.R. 897 joins S.R. 23. If you reach 322 S you have gone too far. Please park in the back, right portion of the lot. Driving time from Center City to start is approximately 1 hr. Our annual pilgrimage to Mt. Gretna, with its houses that appear to have sprung from the pages of a fairy tale. From the Shady Maple Market we roll through Amish country before entering the more wooded Lebanon County. We'll dine al fresco at the historic Jigger Shoppe in Mt. Gretna. After an optional tour of the town we head back over the "mountain" and finish the ride through more of Lancaster County's fertile farm land. Eduardo amended the original route several years back to take out some of the climbing, so the route is mostly rolling, but expect some hillier sections. Cue sheets will be provided, and a second stop is possible if conditions warrant. Call for a go/no-go message the night before if the weather is questionable. Hope to see a large turnout for this BCP favorite. Leader: David Ziccardi, 215-978-7531, d_ziccardi@yahoo.com.
Saturday, June 3, Tenth + Annual Oley Valley Strawberry Ride. A sociably paced C ride about 28 easy miles starting at 9:30 AM. from Daniel Boone Homestead. This great ride usually is more of a sociable event rather than a ride, and a good reason to eat strawberries, ice cream, cool whip, and the Lutheran Church also has other food. Exquisite country side with some rolling hills and a lush valley. A multi-club ride. No one dropped. Cue sheets provided. Bring sun block, fluids, snack, and money. The Daniel Boone Homestead is located off of US422. From the intersection of US422 and PA100, go west (seems north) on 422 for 8.4 miles to Daniel Boone Rd (at a light). Right on Daniel Boone Rd for 0.8 miles to the Homestead. Use the "jug handle" on the Right instead of making a more dangerous Left at the entrance at the Homestead. Park at the big parking lot, marked DeTurk Educenter, near the gate on the right. Can't miss it. Call or e-mail for more information. Ride Leader Arnie Roseman, 610.640.4529, Biker73pa@msn.com.
Saturday, June 03 - Tempo Ride (Adhoc) Class B, 16-17mph, 50 miles. This ride leaves from the BACK of the Art Museum. This is called the West Entrance. It is the entrance where cars can pull up to the museum. This is NOT the Italian Fountain. Pace line ride with one short break. Retun by 1:00pm. Departs at 8:44am.. Leader(s): Jack Echols, jackvortex@aol.com, 215-382-6730
Saturday, June 3 - C+ Training Ride (Rambling to Fort Washington) (Adhoc) Class Class C+, , 42 miles This ride leaves from the Italian Fountain at 9:30 am (NEW TIME) and *reaches* Fort Washington. I can't say *heads* there because it will look more like we got lost and ended up there than anything else. We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain ~ 15 mph) and work some riding skills when road conditions allow it. Bring money for a snack at Bruno's. If you are interested, Route Map and Elevation Profile here: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=213274. Leader(s): Rafael Corredoira, rcorredo@lycos.com, 215 747 0930 (no Sat. calls please)
Saturday, June 3 - Fort Washington (Adhoc) Class B, 15 -17 mph, 38 miles. This ride leaves from the Italian Fountain at 8:15 am sharp, unless it is raining. We will ride to the bird watching platform in Fort Washington State Park, take a brief water and bathroom break, and return. The route contains a variety of terrain, as well as cattle, horse, and sheep sitings (not to mention the birds, which already have been mentioned). . Leader(s): Jeff Braff, jbraff@cozen.com, 215-665-2048
Saturday, June 3 - Schwenksville (Adhoc) Class B-, 13 -14 mph, 70 +/- miles. Lots of ride choices, but none of them fits my needs. Join me at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 8 AM or Bruno's at 9 AM at the corner of Northwestern and Germantown Avenues on the Philadelphia/Springfield Township for a relaxed pace, but challenging ride with some nice climbs and lots of rural, rolling roads (yes, that's alliteration). Brunch or Lunch stop. I'll post a no go/or later start message on "thelist" if it is raining at 7 AM.. Leader(s): Jeff Bakely, jeffbakely@yahoo.com, 215-843-1093
Sunday, June 4 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-45 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, bcpbit606.x.jimlaur@dfgh.com.
Wednesday, June 7 - D Ramble from Betzwood VFNHP. Class D, about 20 miles depending on group, 10 MPH average speed. Meet 10:00 at the trail entrance. After riding the Schuylkill River Trail for a while we may explore some of Norristown and/or the Farm Park. A multi-club relaxed ride - flat but perhaps a few hills if the group is willing. We stop to regroup as required. No one left behind - NO cue sheets. Bring snacks, liquids and money. Rain or no calls = NO ride. Call for more info/directions. Leader: Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529, biker73pa@msn.com.
Wednesday, 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.
Saturday, June 10 - From Peace Valley to Milford, N.J. Class B, 15-16 mph, 57 miles. The ride is through central Bucks County and into Frenchtown to continue on Rts 519 and 619 into the town of Milford. We'll cross the bridge back into Pa. to end the ride through upper and central Bucks. Expect a few hills. One stop for food somewhere along the way. Start at Saylors Point, Peace Valley Park, Bucks County at 9:00. Leader: Luis Figueroa, 215-673-0785, luisf113@aol.com.
Saturday, June 10 - C+ Training Ride (North Whales) (Adhoc) Class C+, 13-14 mph, ~50 miles This ride leaves from the Italian Fountain at 9:30 am (NEW TIME) and heads to North Whales (Thank-you Jeff for the cue sheet). We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain ~ 15 mph) and work some riding skills when road conditions allow it. Bring money for a snack at Fresh Fields. Ride will be cancelled by: rain or wet roads at the start of the ride or weather.com forecasting chance of rain >70%. If in doubt, I'll leave a Cancelation message at the listed phone by early Saturday morning. If you are interested, Route Map and Elevation Profile here: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=227011. Leader(s): Rafael Corredoira, rcorredo@lycos.com, 215 747 0930;
Sunday, June 11 - A town and country day at the races (Adhoc) Class C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 46 +/- miles. My wife and I traditionally cycle into Center City to see the US Pro (now Philadelphia International) Championship race. Join us as we take the long way in. Meet us at Brunos (Northwestern and Germantown Avenues in Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill) for an 11:00 start. We'll cycle about 32 miles thru Ft. Washington, Ambler, Manayunk (hopefully they'll be about to do the wall as we arrive) and MLK or Kelly Drive, arriving at the finish line grandstand around 2-2:30. We'll stay to see the finish (usually around 3:00), and then cycle about 14 miles back to Bruno's thru East Falls/Mt. Airy. Anyone living in Center City may want to go straight home from the finish, as can Mt. Airyites during the return trip. Will regroup as necessary, but a cue sheet will be provided for those looking to go slower or faster. Expect rolling terrain, with a couple of short climbs. Rain cancels. An email showing interest would be appreciated, but isn't necessary. . Leader(s): Howard Hochheiser, howard@thebluestargroup.biz, 215-913-3246;
Saturday, June 17 - Lunch at the Collegeville Diner. A Meet-the-Train C ride; 32, 45, or 58 miles. Mostly flat with some packed gravel on the Perkiomen Trail. Basic ride is from the Outbound Station snack shop in Conshohocken (across the street from the R6 SEPTA stop). Meet at 10 (or when the R6 from Center City arrives) at the Outbound Station. Those desiring more miles may meet us at the Italian Fountain at 8:50 to ride up to Conshohocken on the V.F. Trail (13 miles). We'll ride 16 miles to Collegeville on the V.F. & Perkiomen Trails. Early lunch at the Collegeville Diner, then back to Conshohocken for drinks at the Outbound Station. The 58-mile edition will then ride back to the Italian Fountain. Free parking at the Outbound Station. The R6 leaves Suburban Station at 9:25. Leaders: Vikki & Gary Morris (215) 557-0410, gmorris@vzavenue.net.
Saturday, June 17 Add-Hoc. Level B 14-16 mph, 61 miles. The ride leaves at
8:30 am from the Upper Dublim High School parking lot, Fort Washington and
Loch Alsh Aves in Upper Dublin, Montg. Co. The ride travels on mostly rolling
terrain to Point Pleasant, in Bucks Co., via Lake Galena, returning via
Doylestown. We'll stop for food somewhere along the route at mile 32. Bring
sufficient water and snacks. Leader: Luis Figueroa, 215-673-0785 and
LUISF113@aol.com.
Directions to the start: From the Pa. Turnpike, get off at the
Ft.Washington/Ambler exit.
Take Rt. 309 north and take the first exit (Highland Ave). At the bottom
make a right and then a left on Ft. Washington Ave. You will see the school on
your left. Make a left on Loch Alsh Ave. The parking lot is right there on
your left.
Saturday, June 17 - Supplementary Ride (Adhoc) Class B, 15 mph, one mile.
We will join the group meeting at Upper Dublin High School. We will take the
R5 to Ft. Washington Station. Then we will bike one mile up the hill to join the
main group. Sit anywhere on the train.
Saturday train #6522
30th St. Station...............................7:15
Suburban Station.........................7:20
Market East Station............................7:25
Temple University......................7:29
We will arrive at Ft. Washington Station at 7:53. There will be time for
coffee.. Leader(s): Jack Echols, jackvortex@aol.com, 215-382-6730
Saturday, June 17 - C+ Training Ride (Conshohoken) (Adhoc) Class C+, 13 -14 mph, 31 miles. This ride leaves from the Italian Fountain at 9:30 am (NEW TIME) and heads to Conshohoken. It's a shorter ride in preparation for the Freedom Valley Ride on Sunday. We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain ~ 15 mph) and work some riding skills when road conditions allow it. Bring your own snacks and enough water. THERE IS NOT REST STOP.Ride will be cancelled by: rain or wet roads at the start or weather.com forecasting chance of rain > 70%. If in doubt, I'll leave a Cancelation message at the listed phone by early Saturday morning. If you are interested, Route Map and Elevation Profile here: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=236061 . Leader(s): Rafael Corredoira, rcorredo@lycos.com, 215 747 0930.
THIS RIDE HAS BEEN CANCELLED. LOOK FOR RESCHEDULE IN JULY
Sunday, June 18 - Out in the Country for Father's Day. Class C, 13-14 MPH average, 35+ miles. Destination is Harleysville via Skippack, with an ice cream stop in Worcester. We will leave at 9:30 from the Kohl's parking lot at routes 202 & 73, across from the Center Square Fire Company. This ride will stop and regroup when necessary. Bring coffee, H2O and coffee money, we will stop. Rain does cancel. No calls = no ride. Leader: Len Langsdorf, 610-278-0589 (home).
Sunday, June 25 - Lake Nockamixon. Class B+, 16-17 mph, 60-65 miles. 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. It features some challenging hills as well as lots of great scenery. Cue sheets provided, rain cancels. Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-740-4637, ride_with_cb@verizon.net.
Sunday, June 25 - B Ramble, Bryn Mawr Special. Class B, 13-14 mph, 40 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Call if the weather is questionable. Leader: Werner Carrieri, 215-680-2618, wernerman@aol.com.
Tuesday, June 27 - 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 15. The Annual Picnic. Lower Perkiomen Park, right off the bike path, near the playground, from 11 to 2:30 at least. Look for BCP signs to see where we are in the park. We need you to help set up, cook, and clean up; please contact Coordinator: Jennifer Payton, 610- 650-0595, paytonjl@hotmail.com.
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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. Leaders: June 7 - Bob Zsembik, 610-658-9974, bzsembik@aol.com; 11th - Henry Lazarus, 267-259-6275 (cell phone), hlazar@netaxs.com (e-mail preferred). This is our annual watch-the-race ride. Meet where the Parkway meets Spring Garden and watch the race begin. This ride is for both C and D riders. to replace the Sunny Sunday Ride and the C Spin Off that won't be held today. It ends in Manayunk, a perfect place to watch the rest of the race. 18th - No ride; have breakfast during the Freedom Valley Bike Ride. 25th - Joseph Feeney, 215-332-0283, jfe7378071@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, usually 12-25 miles. The regular Sunny Sunday ride is on hold - but check the Monthly Ride Listings for occasional 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: June 4 - Sam Wiley, 215-523-7556; 11th - Bike Race Day, no Spin-Off (but see Breakfast Ride listing); 18th - Spin-Off Leaders are all supporting the Coalition, cycling the Freedom Valley Ride; 25th - Roy Blanchard, 215-985-1110.
Monday on the Main Line. Class B/B-, 13-15 MPH, 20-30 miles. Ride leaving at 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM (we circle back for latecomers) 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 minutes off the St. Davids/Villanova exit of Rt. 476. Big parking lot and water/bathrooms. Are you trapped on the Main Line? Was your weekend a washout? Let Monday evening give you a second chance. We'll ride in Montco, Delco and Chesco. Terrain can be hilly. Looking for additional ride leaders for all categories. Leader/coordinator: Tom Madle, tmadle@rohmhaas.com, or 215-641-7686 9 AM-5 PM.
Narberth ChainSmokers. Class B, 14-15 MPH, 30-35 miles. Leaves at 6PM from Mainly Bikes, 229 Haverford Ave in Narberth. Training ride through the back roads of the Main Line and out to Valley Forge. Leaders: Jeff Kimmel, 610-446-1334, jeff_signs@hotmail.com; Rich Abraham, 610-446-2817, richabr@yahoo.com; and Art Elwood, artelwoodcpa@netzero.com.
Evening Ride from Mt. Airy. Class B-, 13-14 MPH. 25 to 32 miles, depending on the amount of daylight. Ride starts promptly at 6 PM. Meet at the Allen's Lane Train Station at the corner of Allen's Lane and Cresheim Road. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbakely@verizon.net.
Vocabulary Ride. Class C/C-, 11-13 MPH, 10-15 miles. We take the Word of the Week for a spin through southern Delco. Beginners are welcome but are asked to call at least a day ahead of the ride. Meet at 6 PM at the Pathmark on MacDade Blvd. in Folsom. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760, brider-ride@usa.net.
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. A trail permit is required. Trail permit applications are at at http://www.fairmountpark.org/pdf/Trail User Permit Application.pdf. I'll keep this ride going on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer when temperatures are not too hot. Ride is canceled if high temperatures for the day are above 85 degrees, rain is occurring, or trail conditions are poor. 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.
Evening Ride from Glenside. Class B/B+, 16-17 mph, 25-30 miles. Meet at the Keswick Cycle Co, 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, ride_with_cb@verizon.net, 215-740-4637.
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.
Bryn Mawr Local. Class B, 15 mph, 30 miles. Leaves from the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 6:00. The Thursday Nite training ride for those who know they'll get dropped from the A level ride. We'll ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning through Manayunk. Leader: David Finger, 215 605-8560, davederailleur@hotmail.com.
Narberth ChainSmokers. Class B, 14-15 MPH, 30-35 miles. See Tuesdays for full ride description.
Schuylkill River Trail. Classes B- (15-17 MPH) and C (12-14 MPH), 19-25+ miles - we'll adjust the pace and distance as the season progresses. Meet at 6:30 (or 5:55 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 (May 11). B- leader: Howard Hochheiser, 215-913-3246, howard@thebluestargroup.biz; C leader: Mike Seidman, 215-242-1200, mike@prnt4u.com.
Wallyball. What is it? Volleyball in a racquetball court. When can you play? Not until September; Wallyball is on hiatus for the summer. Meanwhile, call or email coordinator Nikki Marx, 215-963-9377, bcpwallyball@hotmail.com, if you want to be on the Wallyball e-mail list.
Blue Bell Special. This ride is suspended but will probably resume June 25. Check with the leader: Len Langsdorf, 610-278-0589 (home), lnl@jny.com.
Krank with Kolman. Class C, 30-40 miles, 12-14 MPH. Start at 9. 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.
