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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.

Saturday, October 5 - Bruno's to Lake Galena. Class B+, 16 - 17 mph, 53 miles. Meet at Bruno's at 7:45 for a PROMPT 8:00 start. We'll travel out to Lake Galena and if time permits, we'll stop by the shrine of the Black Madonna - Our Lady of Czestochowa; so brush up on your Catholic trivia! I'll try to find a WaWa around the 1/2-way mark for one quick stop; so bring food and water! We will keep the advertised pace with minimal stopping to stay warm. Leader: Sally Poliwoda, 215-753-2468, poliwoda@email.chop.edu.

Saturday, October 5 - Cheltenham to Plymouth Meeting for Lunch. Class C, 12-13 mph, 40 miles. Starts 10:00 from Tookany Park in East Cheltenham. Parking is on the west side of Tookany Parkway north of Central Ave. This ride stays in Montgomery County, while cruising through Glenside, Oreland, Erdenheim, Conshohocken, and the completed section of the Conshohocken to Ft Washington bike path to the Plymouth Meeting Shopping Center, on Chemical Road, for lunch at the Cracker Barrel. Bring $ and a lock. Leader: Bill Cotton, 215-559-2910 (cell), 215-663-8364 (home), billcotton@comcast.net.

Sunday, October 6 - Foliage Tour I: The Dark Side of the Hawk. Class B, 85 miles at around 15 mph avg. Moderately hilly with a few tough climbs and incredible long descents. During the month of October, I'll do 4 tours in different parts of southeastern PA to enjoy the beauty of the fall season in a variety of landscapes. In the first tour, we'll follow the beautiful route over the Blue Mountain ridge that Peter Odell put together some years ago. We've done this ride many times and everybody has always enjoyed it very much in all seasons. The route is entirely different than the one that climbs Hawk Mt along its southern side, next week. First, we'll head towards the Blue Mountain ridge going through New Tripoli, and after reaching the top on route 309, a screaming descent will take us to a sparsely settled little valley that crosses the watershed from the Lehigh River to the Schuylkill River. Lunch is in Orwigsburg at mile 45. Then we glide down Pheasant Run to Hawk Mountain, a private preserve set up years ago to protect migrating hawks from being shot by hunters. We'll climb the challenging northern side of the mountain (the dark one!!) to start the winding run back to Trexlertown (with another exhilarating long descent, of course). Starts 9:00 from the Trexlertown velodrome. I-476 North to Allentown exit. Rt 22 West to exit 14. Follow Rt 100 south for about 2.0 miles and turn right onto Rt 222 West, then 2nd right onto Moser Rd, turn left into velodrome parking lot, near the port-a-potty (I hope it's still there!). Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Sunday, October 6 - Conshohocken Local. Class D, 18 miles. Meets 9:00 in the parking lot of the SEPTA R6 Conshohocken Rail Station at Harry & Washington Sts, under the Fayette St bridge. Ride to Betzwood with the Fun Wheelers. Option to cross the river and tour Valley Forge Park before returning on the Schuylkill River Trail. Stops to regroup as necessary. All ride together. Food and cold drinks available at the Outbound Station adjacent to the trail. There will be a short session on bike maintenance and adjustments before the ride. Leader: Jim Connor, 215-668-1840.

Sunday, October 6 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 45 miles. Ambler Rambler will be mostly gently rolling hills with a few climbs. There will be a WAWA-type food break at about mile 25. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 11:45 for a noon start. Leader: Steven Lipschutz, 610 660 6295, steven.lipschutz@comcast.net.

Tuesday, October 8 - 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.

Saturday, October 12 - Foliage Tour II: Terre Holland. Class B. Approximately 60 miles at 15 mph avg, rolling to hilly. The hills around French Creek State Park should be magnificent at this time of the year. Add to that a trip to Lancaster county and you get quite a nice tour. Starts at 9:00 from Warwick County Park. PA Turnpike to Exit 23; Route 100 North; left on Route 23 West for about 3 miles; left on Park Road, then left into park (last time it was unmarked, so it's easy to miss. If you go as far as St. Peter's Rd, you just missed it). Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Saturday, October 12 - Hawk Mountain after the Swap Meet. Class B and C+, 15-16 and 14 mph, 60 miles. After replenishing our equipment with treasures we find at the Trexlertown swap meet, which starts at 9, we'll head out to explore the fall colors and bucolic back roads leading up to Hawk Mountain. Those who enjoy the challenge can climb the mountain, then come back down (much, much faster) to meet up with the rest of the group. Meet fed and hydrated outside the velodrome track entrance. C+ group leaves at 11, B group starts chasing after them at noon. Note: The swap meet now has a rain date set for Sunday, October 13. Nothing is sacred any longer; used to be, they were rain or shine. So, we will also have a rain date on Sunday, 10/13. Leaders: B - David Johnson, 610-828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu. C+ - Ann Martha, 215-548-8482, amartha@phila.k12.pa.us, and Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229, srtrobovic@juno.com.

Saturday, October 12 - MTB Show and Go! Class C/D, 5-10 mph. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 11:00; we'll do 3 hours of riding bad road, or till my knees give out! Location - Belmont Plateau. Leader: Paul Winkfield, 215-329-9830, pwink@bellatlantic.net.

Sunday, October 13 - Here and There. Class A/B+, 15 - 16 mph, 70 miles. Meet at Bruno's for the 8:30 start of this mostly rolling ride with a few longer climbs. We should catch some nice views of the fall foliage along the way. Brief rest stops will occur at key moments. Leader: Ben Swartz, 215-248-0689, ben.swartz@verizon.net.

Sunday, October 13 - Chesterbrook to Exton. Class C, about 35 miles, 11+ average. starts 8:30 from the Manhattan Bagel Shop in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center and continues though Valley Forge National Historic Park over to a short section of the Chester Valley Trail and then on to Fairview Mall for a quick break before looping back on the return. Bring stuff - food, water and $. Call the leader for directions to Chesterbrook. Leader: Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529, asr3@fcc.net.

Sunday, October 13 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 45 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Take a smooth country ride past Chestnut Hill and on to the Ambler/Fort Washington area. There will be a WAWA break at the 25-mile mark. A few climbs but mostly a cruise. Leader: Werner Carrieri, 215-824-4660, wernerman@aol.com.

Friday, October 18 - Terry's Ride. Class D, meets 9:00. Destination and distance to be determined by Wednesday of that week. Anyone interested contact Leader: Terry Kieserman, 610-277-7810.

Saturday October 19 - Lewis State Park. Class B, 14 mph, 80-85 miles, hilly!!! Leaving at 8:00 from the Bartville-Colerain School. Come along and have lunch at the most scenic overlook in Pennsylvania. Also food stops about half way there and halfway back. South on Rt 1 to RT 896 north (right), then 8.9 miles to Bartville Rd. Turn left (west) on Bartville Rd and go 2.5 miles to the school. Leaders: Doug Kennedy, 610 543-4664, DougKennedy7@yahoo.com, and Debbie Wilson, 302-798-1243, djwbike@aol.com.

Saturday, October 19 - Yellow Springs Plus II (a/k/a Chain Breaker). Class B, 14-15 mph, 54 miles. An ol' skool classic. The route takes on the short but steep climb up the "other" Yellow Springs Rd, Church Rd, which features, you guessed it, a church, and the magical Merlin Rd, among others. As the nickname of this ride implies, there are some hills, but nothing terribly long. We will make one stop somewhere along the way. Meet at 9:00 in the lower parking lot of the Valley Forge Visitors Center for a 9:30 start. Leader: David Ziccardi, 215-978-7531, D_Ziccardi@Yahoo.com.

Saturday, October 19 - Rosenberger's Dairy. Class C, approx 50 miles. Starts at 9:00 sharp from Bruno's. A very popular ride to the dairy in 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, October 19 - Northeast Ramble. Class C-, 10 mph, 30 -40 miles. Route is all west of the Delaware River. Brunch/lunch stop along the way. All ride together. PLEASE NOTE: The pace will be C MINUS, about 10 mph; No cue sheets will be provided. So, you will have to ride at the leaders' pace. Leaves at 9:00 SHARP from the Burger King, north of Oxford Circle on Caster Ave. Call in case of inclement or doubtful weather. Leaders: Madge and Dick Trickey, 215-288-5907, rhtrickey@yahoo.com.

Saturday, October 19 - Cherry Hill Fall Ride. Class C+, 13-16 mph, 30-35 miles. Starts 9:30 from the Woodland Falls Corporate Park on Route 38 & Lake Drive (between the Cherry Hill and Moorestown Malls) in Cherry Hill, N.J. Meeting location will be the Church Rd parking area located behind the Outback Steakhouse. Leader: David Wender, 856-809-9194, dwender1@comcast.net.

Saturday, October 19 MTB - Show and Go! Class C/D. See Oct. 12 for details. Leader: Paul Winkfield, 215-329-9830, pwink@bellatlantic.net.

Sunday, October 20 - Foliage Tour III: Asbury Willows. Class B, 55-60 miles at 15 mph avg, rolling to hilly. This ride is mostly in Warren County, N.J. and upper Bucks County, Pa. Beautiful quiet roads with a tiny sample of the "Jersey Alps" thrown in. Double crossing of the Delaware and Lake Nockamixon add a touch of water. Starts 9:00 from Nockamixon State Park, Haycock Boat Access parking lot on PA 563, 1 mile from PA 412. Route 611 North, left on route 412, go for about a mile and turn left onto route 563 to first parking lot on the left. Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572- 0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Sunday, October 20 - Wissahickon. Class C-/D, 20 miles. Funwheelers ride up Forbidden Drive along the scenic Wissahickon Creek. We continue through Barren Hill and Spring Mill and return on the Schuylkill River Trail. Some of the ride is on hard-packed gravel. Road bikes can be used but mountain or hybrid is a better choice. Short stops at Valley Green and in Manayunk. ONLY ONE CLIMB! Meet 9:00 in the shopping center off Main St. just West of the Main St. and Ridge Ave. fork. From Center City, bear left onto Main St and look for street parking across from shopping center. There will be a short bike maintenance and adjustments discussion before the ride. Leader: Chip Connor, 610-668-1840.

Sunday, October 20 - Wizard of Ott. Class B/B-, 14 - 15 mph, 50 miles. Enjoy the fall foliage with this popular ride to Ott's Exotic Greenhouse for the annual mum display. Rolling to moderately hilly terrain through northern Montco. Food stop, cue sheets. Meet at 9:15 for prompt 9:30 departure from Fischer's Park on Bustard Rd, near Lansdale exit of NE Turnpike (first exit north). Go left at exit to 2nd light, right on Bustard to 1.5 miles on right. (Park is between Sumneytown Pike Route 63 and Skippack Pike Route 73). Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Mark Spangler, 215-799-0807, mbsplace@aol.com.

Sunday, October 20 - B Ramble. Class B, 40-45 miles, 14-15 mph. We ride west to Springton Reservoir with an optional 5-mile loop in Ridley Creek State Park. Lots of creeks and country lanes, which means some good-sized climbs. The fall foliage should be excellent. Leader: David Finger, 215-561-3176, davederailleur@hotmail.com.

Friday, October 25 - Terry's Ride. Class D. Meets at 9:00. Destination and distance to be determined by Wednesday of that week. Anyone interested contact Leader: Terry Kieserman, 610-277-7810.

Friday-Sunday, October 25-27 - The BCP Fall Event. Great biking in southcentral Pennsylvania and nearby Maryland. See writeup and registration form in this newsletter, or at http://www.phillybikeclub.org/fallweekend2002.html . Please get your signup in by October 12. Coordinator: Linda McGrane, 215-663-5291, adnilminussix@yahoo.com.

Saturday, October 26 - Doylestown, 50 mile version. Class B, 14-15 mph. Gentle rolls with a few climbs to and around Lake Galena. Meet at Bruno's at 9:00. Call if the weather is questionable. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbake@snip.net.

Saturday, October 26 - MTB Show and Go! Class C/D. See Oct. 12 for details. Leader: Paul Winkfield, 215-329-9830, pwink@bellatlantic.net.

Sunday, October 27 Foliage Tour IV: The Hills around the Oley Valley. Class B, approximately 65 miles at 15 mph avg, rolling to hilly. The last tour of the month combines the farmlands of the Oley Valley with the great descents (and not so great ascents) from the surrounding hills, including Mt. Penn with its great view of the city of Reading. Berks County at its best! Starts 9:00 from the Daniel Boone High School in Birdsboro, Pa. From King of Prussia, take route 422 west and after the expressway ends, continue for about 5 miles and turn left onto SR 82 to Birdsboro. Once in town (about 1 mile) turn left onto Main St (SR 724), continue for about 0.5 mile and turn right onto Chestnut St. (SR 345). Go another 0.5 mile and turn into the school. Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Sunday, October 27 - Kolman's Sunday Ride. Class C, 12 - 14 mph, 30 - 40 miles. Starts 9:00 from Lenape H.S., Hartford & Church Roads, Medford, N.J. Tour some new and some old familiar spots in Burlington County. No one gets dropped or lost. If the roads are wet or temperature is below 40 degrees and windy, the ride is cancelled. Leader: Kolman Kleinbord, 856-787-9677.

Sunday, October 27 - Brandywine. Class C, 28 miles, with instructor Jim "Chip" Connor and students from his Introduction to Bicycling class on their final field trip. Halfway stop at Highland Orchards, renowned for their home-made apple cider doughnuts, fresh and warm. After that, it's all downhill back to Chadds Ford. Leaves 9:30 from parking lot across Baltimore Pike (US1) from Chadds Ford Elementary School, in Chadds Ford. From Rt 1, make a left turn at the first traffic light south of route 100. Cue sheets provided; stops to regroup as required. There will be a short bike maintenance and adjustments discussion before the ride. Leader: Chip Connor, 610-668-1840.

Sunday, October 27 - B Ramble. Class B, approx 50 miles. Paoli with a view of Peru. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. We will traverse the Main Line to a triple threat food stop (7-11, pizza, bagels) and pass the llama farm on the return. Note: this will be a TRUE RAMBLE, 14-15 mph. Vino Velo wannabes need not apply. Leader: Rich Wagner, 610-521-4570, roadrich@hotmail.com.

Sunday, October 27 - Sunday Ramble with the Trickeys. Class D, About 15 miles. Leaves at 12:30 SHARP from the Burger King, north of Oxford Circle on Caster Ave. This ride will take about 2 hours plus a stop for a snack. Call in case of inclement or doubtful weather. Leaders: Madge and Dick Trickey, 215-288-5907, rhtrickey@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, October 29 - Mailing the November 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.