Monday, September 1 - Cherry Hill Labor Day Ride. Class B/C+, 13-17 mph, 40 miles. Leaves 8:30 from the Woodland Falls Corporate Park (rear parking area near Church Road behind the Outback Steakhouse) located on Route 38 and Lake Drive between the Cherry Hill and Moorestown Malls. Rain will cancel ride. Leader: David Wender, 856-809-9194, dwender1@comcast.net.

Saturday, September 6 - It's Sunday on Saturday. Class B, 15-16 mph, 50 miles. Warm up for tomorrow's century with a true B- Ramble style ride to Media, Pa. We will get rid of the hills on the first half of the ride, returning via a mostly flat route. Food stop will be a convenience store with restrooms. Leaves from the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. Leader: Richard Wagner, 610-964-1484, roadrich@hotmail.com.

Sunday, September 7 - Scenic Schuylkill Century. 25, 38, 62 or 100 miles. Check in after 6:45, mass start 8:00. Lloyd Hall, Kelly & Aquarium Drives, by the Art Museum. Breakfast, four fully stocked rest stops, pizza bash at the finish. Marked routes, cue sheets, SAG support. $25 day of event registration (no shirt). Volunteers welcome, contact Maureen Hansberry, bcpcentury@phillybikeclub.org, 215-765-3477. http://www.phillybikeclub.org/bcp_cent.html.

Saturday, September 13 - French Creek State Park. Class B, 15 mph, approx 60 or 90 miles. Lots of lightly traveled, beautiful country roads. Moderately hilly. Bring lots of water and snacks, since there's no good food stop. Starts at Bruno's at 8:00 for the 90-mile ride or the lower parking lot at Valley Forge Park at 9:30 for the 60 miler. Leader: Dave Phillips, 215-487- 1505.

Sunday, September 14 - Valley Forge to Coventry. Class C+/C, 35- 40 miles. Starts at 8:30 from Valley Forge National Park Visitor Center, lower parking lot. First in a series of breakfast rides; the breakfast locale and route will vary. We ride up river to East Coventry Township and return along some good scenic roads that are adjacent to the planned Pottstown extension of the Schuylkill River Trail. Breakfast after 25 miles at Friendship #2 Fire Co in West Phoenixville. Expect some hills before breakfast, then a mostly flat ride back to V.F. A cue sheet and a Regional Bicycle Map will be provided to each rider at the start so that we will all know where we are when we get lost. A joint ride with DVBC and BBC. Bring liquids, money and snacks. Leaders: Pat Haggar, 610-896-1987, phaggar@comcast.net and Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229 (home), 610-209-8259 (cell on ride day), wildyugo@comcast.net.

Sunday, September 14 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-45 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. Show and Go.

Saturday, September 20 - New Holland. Class B, 96 miles, approx 14 mph. Starts from behind the Chadds Ford Wawa at 8:00, then on to lunch in New Holland with stops in Glenmore and Cochranville. Leaders: Doug Kennedy, 610-543-4664, dougkennedy7@yahoo.ca and Debbie Wilson, 302-798-1243, djwbike@aol.com.

Saturday, September 20 - Bruno's to Lahaska. Class B/B-, 14-15 MPH, 65 miles. Cue by English Mike. Terrain is rolling with a hill or two. Rest stop is a coffee shop with pastries. More substantial fare nearby. Meet at Bruno's at 8:45 for a prompt 9:00 start. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbake@snip.net.

Sunday, September 21 - Black River Century. Class B+/B, 90+ miles at 15 mph avg, hilly in the middle 1/3 of the route. We'll ride through some of the nicest sections of northern Hunterdon county, N.J. (Tewksbury Township between Pottersville and Califon). This area is full of ravines with beautiful creeks and lush vegetation along wonderful roads. Although you should expect to climb here, the ride starts along relatively flat roads in the farmlands of west and east Amwell Townships and, after climbing out from the Round Valley Reservoir, returns along the flat plateau around Locktown. Two stops. Registration and free bagels (yes, from famous B&Bs!) at 7:45, mass start at 8:00 from the Village Square shopping center on Route 29 and Cherry St (near US 202) in Lambertville, NJ. From Philly (45-50 mile drive) follow I-95 to Trenton, take the first exit in N.J. after the bridge, and follow SR 29 North for 10 miles to Lambertville. Shopping center is on your left after going through town, before US 202. Call if weather is questionable. Email if you want a cue sheet. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753 or edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Sunday, September 21 - Marsh Creek: Latest Addition to the Puzzle. Class C, about 45 miles. A gentle 10 miles start, then shift into low gear for a tough hill. Travel through Whitford, Uwchlan, down along the wonderfully beautiful Shimona Creek Park and Struble Trails (paved). Shifting to low gear again, go up Creek Rd and over to Ludwigs Corner for lunch. Digest your nutrients on a more relaxing road to St. Matthews before getting back into stride for a few "milder" slopes. They lead to East Pikeland, Schuylkill and Valley Forge. A challenging ride. 8:30 departure from Manhattan Bagel in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center, on Chesterbrook Blvd, easily accessed from U.S. 202 or Pa 252. Arrive earlier if you want breakfast. No one dropped. We stop to regroup as needed. Cue sheets provided. Bring snacks, beverage, and money. A joint ride with BBC and DVBC. For info call Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529, asr3pa@msn.com and Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229, wildyugo@comcast.net.

Sunday, September 21 - Picnic Ride Repeat. Class C+, 40 miles, 13- 16 mph, and mostly flat, maybe. Thinking you've run out of luck with cars and near misses? Montgomery county has some great paved bike trails, no cars allowed on the trails. We will be using the same trails as the picnic ride, but this time our destination will be Collegeville. The ride will leave 10:00 from the Spring Mill train station parking lot - plenty of free parking on weekends. We will follow the Schuylkill Trail, to the Perkiomen Trail to Collegeville. At the end of the paved portion of the Perkiomen Trail we'll take to the streets for a short distance into Collegeville. Rain at the start cancels. Bring liquids and money. We will stop at Sid's in Collegeville for brunch. Leader: Len Langsdorf, 610-278-7779 (home), 215-826-6998 work, lnl@jny.com.

Sunday, September 21 - B Ramble: Bryn Mawr Special. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40 miles. Enjoy some of the most beautiful roads in the area. There'll be both climbs and downhills. We'll pass through Bryn Mawr towards Newtown Square, loop back through Bryn Mawr, and head home through Manayunk. Rest stop at the halfway point. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Leader: Werner Carrieri, 215-680-2618, wernerman@aol.com.

Saturday, September 27 - Roll Along the Back Roads! Class C+, 12-14 mph, 35 miles. Meet at the Folsom Pathmark on MacDade Boulevard in Ridley Township at 8:30. From there we'll bike by Neumann College, the highest point in Delaware County, and continue through Glen Mills to Ridley Creek State Park. Thence we'll pedal by Media, and via the Smedley/Leiper Trail back to Pathmark. Expect to finish around or just before noon. We'll enjoy lots of back road beauty. While on flat roads the ride will follow a C pace, but bring strong legs for the hills as they are definitely B rated. Leader: Frank Jackson, 610-534-3978 (eve), 215-537-4299 (day), fjackson@rohmhaas.com.

Saturday, September 27 - Nockamixon to Lehigh. Class B, 14-16 mph, 60 miles. This ride starts along the shores of Lake Nockamixon and winds through beautiful, quiet roads, past the remains of the Bethlehem Steel plant (which is being turned into a museum), to lunch on Lehigh University's campus. This is a moderately hilly ride, but not too bad. Starts at 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. Leader: David L. Johnson, (610) 828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu.

Saturday, September 27 - Southern Camden County. Class C+/B, 13- 17 mph, 25-30 miles. Leaves 9:30 from the parking area, near basketball courts, in Berlin Park. It's just off the White Horse Pike & Park Drive, across from the Berlin Farmers Market, in Berlin, N.J. Rain cancels. Leader: Dave Wender, 856-809-9194, dwender1@comcast.net.

Sunday, September 28 - New Hope to Frenchtown. Class B, 15-16 mph, 62 miles. Ride to Somerset and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey, filled with a great number of pristine country roads with little traffic. It is moderately hilly, but I'm sure you will be pleased with the beautiful scenery. Leaves from Staples parking lot, about a mile from New Hope on Rt 179 at 9:00. We'll stop for lunch. Call if possibility of bad weather. Leader: Luis Figueroa, 215-673-0785, luisbikefiggs@aol.com.

Sunday, September 28 - Valley Forge to Coventry. Class C+/C, 35-40 miles. Starts at 8:30 from Valley Forge National Park Visitor Center, lower parking lot. Second in a series of breakfast rides; the breakfast locale and route will vary. We ride upriver to Coventry, then return along some good scenic roads that are adjacent to the planned Pottstown extension of the Schuylkill River Trail. Breakfast after 25 miles at the Polish American Citizens Club in West Phoenixville. Expect some hills before breakfast, then a mostly flat ride back to V.F. A cue sheet and a Regional Bicycle Map will be provided for each rider, at the start so that we will all know where we are when we get lost. A joint ride with DVBC and BBC. Bring liquids, money, and snacks. Leaders: Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529, asr3pa@msn.com, and Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229 (home), 610-209-8259 (cell on ride day), wildyugo@comcast.net.

Sunday, September 28 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-45 miles. Destination will be the Ambler/Horsham area. Sit-down food break. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbake@snip.net.

Regular Weekly and Sunday Rides

HELMETS are REQUIRED ON ALL RIDES

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. Ride may be canceled if it's >95 degrees at start. Sept 7 - BCP Century - no breakfast ride; Leaders: 14th - Mark Helmus, 215-752-3731, mhelmus@comcast.net; 21st - Henry Lazarus, 267-259-6275, (cell phone), hlazar@netaxs.com; 28th - Joseph Feeney, 215-332-0283, jfe7378071@aol.com.

Bulldog Ride. Class A-/B+, 45-65 miles, average speed 16-18 mph depending on the terrain. Meets most at the Bulldog statue, in the triangular park at 25th St, Fairmount & Pennsylvania Aves. Leaves noon sharp. No cue sheet provided, follow the leader. Leader: Bruce Taubman, 215-735-7935.

B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, approx. 40 miles. Meet noon at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. Check the Monthly Calendar for leaders, ride descriptions, and cancellations.

Sunny Sunday Afternoon Ride. Class D, usually 12-22 miles. Meets every Sunday at noon in front of Lloyd Hall, #1 Boathouse Row, on Kelly Drive. For the beginner who wishes to improve his/her cycling skills, for those new to Philadelphia who want to explore the little-known, out-of-the-way places in the city and near suburbs. Sept 7 - Scenic Schuylkill Century - Come out and do the 25 mile loop. The Century is a supported club ride - food, mechanics, spiritual advisors, T-Shirt, plus PIZZA at the end of the ride!!! Leaders: 14th - Peter Rosenfeld, 856-792-9762, prosenfe@atl.lmco.com; 21st - Tom Stewart, 215-455-9168, stewart.tom@verizon.net; 28th - Joe Murphy, 267-254-1866, murphyphil@aol.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 will be there for your riding pleasure on the 14th, 21st, and 28th. On the 7th, of course, we'll be riding or helping with the Scenic Schuylkill Century.

Mondays

Attention all Sturdy Girls: Women's Recovery Ride every Monday! It's a B- pace, 25-30 mile recovery ride. Tired of all the testosterone from weekly rides, need an easy spin following hard or long miles on Saturdays and Sundays, or looking to meet other women riders who share your passion for cycling? Come to the Italian fountain at 5:45 PM for a prompt 6:00 departure. The group will stay together at all times. PLEASE NOTE: Monday September 15 will be the LAST Monday evening for the summer. On the 15th, we will do a shorter version of the ride then return to Dana's house in the Art Museum area for a post ride "smoothie social" to celebrate a great summer of women's riding! Please join us! Coordinators: Sally Poliwoda & Dana Hanchin, sturdygirl@comcast.net. Sturdy Girl Cycling: Eliminate the Fear. Embrace the Power. Love the Bike.

Tuesdays

Vocabulary Ride. Class C, 12-14 mph, 15-20 miles. The days get shorter and we keep on ridin'. Come for a nice evening spin through southern Delaware County. No need to bring a vocabulary word - we supply 'em. Meet at the Pathmark on MacDade Blvd in Folsom for a 6:00 pm start. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760, dmtrout@usa.net.

Kolman's Evening Ride. Class C, 12-14 mph, 15-20 miles. Starts at 6 from Lenape High School, Church & Hartford Roads, Medford, N.J. Start easy and build miles. Leader: Kolman Kleinbord, 856-789- 9677, kolman39@hotmail.com.

Narberth ChainSmoker's Ride. Class B, 15-16 mph, 22+ miles, a training ride through the back roads of the Main Line. There will be a faster group and we are looking for a C+ leader. Leaves from Mainly Bikes in Narberth at 6 PM. Leader: Art Elwood, 856-424- 1770, bikeman1@gte.net.

Thursdays

Thursday Evening Ride from Glenside. Class B+, 16-17 mph, 20-25 miles. Come explore the interesting and diverse roads of eastern Montgomery County ! We'll do a route that's moderately hilly but lots of fun. Meet at the Glenside Library, Keswick Ave & Waverly Rd in Glenside, for a prompt 6 PM departure. Total riding time will be about 90 minutes early in the month and just over an hour late in the month. We'll be back by sunset, but bring a blinking rear light for added safety. The start location is convenient to both the Jenkintown and Glenside SEPTA rail stations. Call or e- mail if you are new to this ride, for directions or with questions. Rain cancels. Leader: Chris Beetham, beetham@snip.net, 215-576-6514.

Bryn Mawr Local. Class B, 14-16 mph, +/- 30 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 5:45 PM for a prompt 6:00 start. We will shorten this ride as the days grow shorter. This will be a bit faster and longer than the C+ and not nearly as fast as the group that leaves from across Kelly Drive. We will make quick regroups at the top of hills. Leaders: Jeff Bakely, jbake@snip.net, 215-843-1093, and Vernon Lucas, 215-815- 9137, vernon.lucas@verizon.net.

Narberth ChainSmoker's Ride. Class B, 15-16 mph, 22+ miles. See Tuesdays for description. Leader: Art Elwood, 856-424-1770, bikeman1@gte.net.

Thursday Night C+ Training Ride. Class C+, approximately 26 miles. Departs 6;00 from the Italian Fountain. We will do the traditional 3-hill challenge. Leaders: Sept 4, 11, & 18 - Gary Morris, 215-557-0410, gmorris@vzavenue.net; 25th - Valerie Piper, 215-729-5722, valpiper@hotmail.com.

Mountain Bike Ride in Wissahickon Park. Class B or C, approx 6-12 miles. Leaves from the parking lot just west of the Valley Green Inn. We meet at 6:15 and leave by 6:30 PM. Depending on the number of people, we will break the ride into one or more rides based on ability level. Note that we bike the trails, not Forbidden Drive. Helmets are mandatory. Rain cancels. You should get a Wissahickon Park permit - cost is as little as $10 (the fee is really an annual contribution to the Fairmount Park). You can get an application in the park or call 215-685-0014 and they will fax or mail you an application. You can also download one from the BCP website: http://www.phillybikeclub.org/permit.html. Leader: Lisa Coyle, 215-763-8488, Lisa_Coyle@aoncons.com.

Fridays

Wallyball. Scheduled biweekly sessions will start in October. Meanwhile, every other Friday evening, BCP members play an invigorating game of Wallyball. What is that, you ask? Good question - it's volleyball in a racquetball court. We have a special Wallyball e-mail list to remind everyone interested of the next games. If you might like to play and want a reminder, send your e-mail address to me, Nikki Marx, bcpwallyball@hotmail.com, 215-963-9377. We play at the Aquatic & Fitness Center at Riverside Racquet at 600 Righters Ferry Road in Bala Cynwyd from 7 PM 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.

Saturdays

MTB Belmont Plateau. Class C/D. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 10:30 (Note later start) for a 3-hour tour. The area consists of packed dirt, loose & crushed rock, twisty single track, steep climbs. Perfect riding! No ride if rain. Leader: Paul Winkfield, 215-329-9830, paladin007@comcast.net.