Wednesday, September 1 - Wednesday Breakfast Ride. Class C. Come on out if you are un- or underemployed or not working this am. Meets promptly at 9, 22nd and Spring Garden. Leader: Mort Packel, 215-569-8298.
Wednesday, September 1 - Training Ride. Class A/B+, 30-38 miles. To Conshohocken, sometimes to Bridgeport. Hilly going out, flat on the way home. Leaves from the Italian fountain at 6 pm sharp. Organizer: Bruce Taubman, 215-735-7935, Taubman1@AOL.com
Thursday, September 2 - Bryn Mawr Local. Classes A-/B+ and B/B-, 32 miles. Ride past historic estates and streams, mills and countryside of Lower Merion's Main Line. Rolling terrain to Conshohocken, with a flat return on the bike path and Kelly Drive. The B/B- group averages between 14.5 and 15.0 through the hills with periodic regrouping, finishing with average speeds over 16 mph. Please call ahead if you want like a cue sheet. Departs promptly at 6 pm from the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. Leaders: Jerry Adler, 215-545-5085 or j2adler@icdc.com and Phoebe Johnson, 215-508-4373 or phoebejo@mail.med.upenn.edu
Thursday, September 2 - Narberth Ride. Classes A, B, and C, show and go. Leaves 6 p.m. from in front of Mainly Bikes on Haverford Road in downtown Narberth. Coordinator: Dan Falk, 215-885-9500.
Thursday, September 2 - C Pace Training Ride. Class C. Pace will be held. Please note this is a very hilly ride. Bring lights. Rain cancels. Ride leaves promptly at 6 pm from the Italian Fountain. Leader: Nancy Raftery, 609-983-4362
Saturday, September 4 - Three County Mink and Manure Ride. Classes B/B-, approx 62 miles, hilly but the scenery is worth it! A beautiful ride through back roads of Chester, Berks and Lancaster counties. Starts at the Warwick County Park in Chester County. There will be a lunch stop. Meet 9:00, leaves 9:15 SHARP! Take Pa. Turnpike to Exit 23; Route 100 North; left on Route 23 west about 3 miles; left on County Park Road, then left into park; about 1 hour from Center City. Leader: Glenn Schreiber (215) 836-5754, or glenn@theweatherguy.net
Saturday, September 4 - South Jersey. Class C, 30-35 miles. Ride from Cherry Hill past several of the Camden County Parks to the Paint Works in Gibbsboro. A joint ride with the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Leaves at 9:00 from Greenwald (Pennypacker) Park on Park Boulevard near Kings Highway (Route 41) in Cherry Hill. Parking available in the lot next to the softball field. Leader: Dave Wender, 609-779-8010 or dwender@erols.com
Saturday, September 4 - Spring Mill/Valley Forge Bike Path. Class C-, 20 flat miles. Join Bill and Margaret Cotton as they ride the tandem to Valley Forge and back using the bike path. Bill will supply a cue sheet for those wanting to continue on to Manhattan Bagel in Chesterbrook for a 40 mile ride. The SEPTA R6 to Norristown has a Spring Mill stop. Starts 9:00 at the Spring Mill train station below Conshohocken. Leader: Bill Cotton, 215-927- 4717 or bcotton@msn.com
Sunday, September 5 - Peter Odell Memorial: 5th Annual Big Apple Century. Classes A, B, and C, 125, 90, 70 and 50 mile options. The only century that takes you to the capital of the world. Fabulous farmscapes, the Watchung Mountains, the Great Swamp Wildlife Preserve, fancy suburbs, broad boulevards, the industrial wonders of Port Elizabeth, Newark Airport, Jersey City, Hoboken (birthplace of baseball and Frank Sinatra), ferry to Manhattan, Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, and even a bike ride across the Brooklyn Bridge! Fully sag supported, registration and $30 due by August 31 includes return bus trip for you and your bike. Showers available and dinner on your own in Brooklyn. C riders will be bussed to Lyons, NJ to bike at their own pace, where Ray will catch up with them to lead them into the city. Leaders: Ray Murtaugh 609-988-0551, raymurt@aol.com , leaving from New Hope at a B pace of 14-15 mph average; and Phoebe Johnson 215-508-4373, phoebejo@sas.upenn.edu, leaving from the Philadelphia Art Museum at a pace of 16-17 mph. Riders doing the full 125 miles must call in advance. C'mon out for what most BCPers consider their favorite ride of the year. Last year we had 70 riders - we want to get 100 this year.
Sunday, September 5 - Brunch with Terry in Skippack. Class C-, 35 miles. A ride to brunch in lovely Skippack. Please call in advance so I can make reservations. Meet at Norristown Farm Park at 8:30. Leader: Terry Kieserman, 610-277-7810.
Sunday, September 5 - Sunday Morning Breakfast Ride. Class C, up to 30 miles. Bring locks. Meet 8:45, 22nd & Spring Garden for a delightful ride to a delightful place to have a delightful breakfast. Leader: Henry L. Lazarus, hlazar@netaxs.com or 215-382- 5126.
Sunday, September 5 - B'tweener Ramble, 13-14 mph, approximately 40 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. This week will be a Show and Go for anyone who is not doing the Odell Memorial Ride. For information, call or write Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093 or jbake@snip.net
Sunday, September 5 - B Ramble. This week's ride is a Show and Go, no designated leader. If you want cue sheet for 50-60 mile rides from the Art Museum, contact Phoebe Johnson, 215-508-4373 or phoebejo@mail.med.upenn.edu
Sunday, September 5 - Bulldog Ride. Class B+/A-, 55-75 miles at about 16-17 mph rolling average. Meets most Sundays at the Bulldog statue, located in the triangular park bordered by 25th Street, Fairmount & Pennsylvania Aves. Leaves at 12 noon sharp. No cue sheet provided, follow the leader. Organizer/Leader: Bruce Taubman, 215-735-7935, Taubman1@AOL.com
Sunday, September 5 - Sunny Sunday Spin-Off Ride. Class C, usually 25-30 miles. If you prefer a ride that starts later in the day, this ride's for you! Meets 12:15 at the rock near the Italian Fountain, behind the Art Museum. No leader this week; Show and Go.
Sunday, September 5 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon Ride. Class D, 12-22 miles. Meets every Sunday, 1:00 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. Leader: Diana Pizza, 610-272-7726.
Monday, September 6 - Adhoc/Add-on Ride. A late addition to our ride list. Check our website www.phillybikeclub.org or the BCP's voicemail 215-735-2453 on the Friday beforehand for details.
Monday, September 6 - Half the Hills. Class C+, 35 miles, VERY HILLY. Ride some of the most infamous hills on the NE side of the Schuylkill River including Port Royal (steep half mile of Belgian blocks, yes it CAN be done with skinny-tire road bike) and the Manayunk Wall. Emphasis will be on strength rather than speed and we will re-group at the top of each of the 9 hills. Bagel stop at Domino Lane and Ridge Ave. about half way. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 9:00. Call if the weather is questionable. Leader: Pat Vance, 215-438-9091 or vancep@mail.med.upenn.edu
Monday, September 6 - Camden County Ramble. Class C, about 35 miles. Ride through some small towns and parks south of the Tacony Bridge. Meet 9:00 on the Jersey side of the Tacony Palmyra Bridge. First left just after crossing the bridge, then meet behind the convenience store. Leader: Stephanie Campbell, 856- 869-0670.
Monday, September 6 - Northeast Ramble with the Trickeys. Class C, 30-40 miles. Leisurely paced ride in the Northeast, all west of the Delaware River. Meet at the Burger King, a block north of Oxford Circle on Castor Ave. for a 9:30 start. Call if the weather is doubtful. Leaders: Madge and Dick Trickey, 215- 288-5907.
Tuesday, September 7 - Narberth Ride. Classes A, B, and C, show and go. See Sept 2. Dan Falk, 215-885-9500.
Tuesday, September 7 - Vocabulary Ride. Class C, 20+ miles. What is the Vocabulary Ride? A spin through the Ridley, Swarthmore, Wallingford and other surrounding areas at a pace conducive to discussion. Join in discussions of topics from vocabulary to geography or just ride. Meet at 6:15 pm in the parking lot of the Pathmark in Folsom on MacDade Blvd. Leader: Dave Trout, 610- 368-0760 or dtwave@voicenet.com
Tuesday, September 7 - Executive Committee Meeting. Upstairs at the Imperial Inn, 146 N. 10th St. in Chinatown at 6:30. All members are welcome to come out and see what's happening with your club. For more details or to get something on this month's agenda, call Bob Paradise, 610-399-3307.
Wednesday, September 8 - Wednesday Breakfast Ride. Class C. See Sept 1. Meets promptly at 9 at 22nd and Spring Garden. Leader: Mort Packel, 215-569-8298.
Wednesday, September 8 - Training Ride. Class A/B+, 30-38 miles. See Sept 1. Leaves from the Italian fountain at 6 pm sharp. Organizer: Bruce Taubman, 215-735-7935, Taubman1@AOL.com
Thursday, September 9 - Bryn Mawr Local. Classes A-/B+ and B/B-, 32 miles. See Sept 2. Leaders: Jerry Adler, 215- 545-5085 or j2adler@icdc.com and Emma Witmer, ewitmer@cdnow.com
Thursday, September 9 - Narberth Ride. Classes A, B, and C, show and go. See Sept 2. Dan Falk, 215-885-9500.
Thursday, September 9 - C Pace Training Ride. Class C. See Sept 2. Leaderless Show and Go, rain cancels. Leaves promptly at 6 pm from the Italian Fountain. LIGHTS ARE NECESSARY, and shorter routes are recommended with shorter daylight hours.
Friday, September 10 - Wallyball is Back. Come to The Aquatic & Fitness Center at Riverside Racquet Club (new name) at 600 Righters Ferry Road in Bala Cynwyd at 7 pm for a fun and invigorating game of Wallyball. What is it? Volleyball in a racquetball court. We play until at least 9:00. Cost is $7.50 per person. Call coordinator Nikki Marx at 215-963-9377 for more information.
Saturday, September 11 - A Ride to Appease the Century Volunteers. Class A-, 90 miles (17-18 mph); class B+/B, 53 miles (15-16 mph); and class B (15 mph). This ride was routed through all the green blobs in the Montgomery County map book in an attempt to hit every state park and gameland in the area. We begin at Evansburg State Park (the A-group will begin at Bruno's and attempt a rendezvous) and ride out to Green Lane via the Reservoir for tomato pie or sandwiches. The B group will enjoy a flatter option for the route home. A- group leaves from Bruno's at 8:00 at the corner of Northwestern & Germantown Avenues. The B+/B and B groups leave at 9:00 from the parking lot across from the hostel at Evansburg State Park. From Plymouth Meeting, take Germantown Pike west for 9 miles, make a right at Skippack Creek Road, and follow signs for the park. Call if the Weatherguy predicts gloom and doom. Leaders: A-, Phoebe Johnson, 215-508- 4373 or phoebejo@mail.med.upenn.edu; B+/B, Emma Witmer, 610-902- 0401 or ewitmer@cdnow.com; and B, Vicki Klopp, 610-666-9365.
Saturday, September 11 - Belmont Plateau MTB. Class C/D. Meet 10:00 at the Italian Fountain for a 3-hour tour. Fearless leader: Paul Winkfield, 215-223-9871.
Saturday, September 11 -- Volunteer Picnic. Century volunteers meet at Blue Bell Meadows picnic area (same location as BCP Annual Picnic, off Walnut Lane in Wissahickon Park), 4:30 to 7. Those in Michelle's Baking Brigade can bring their goodies for the century to the picnic. Info: Bill Ford, fordbil@aol.com or 610-491-8144.
Sunday, September 12 - Bruno's to Bruno's Breakfast Ride. Class C, 18 miles. Meet 8:30 at Bruno's, Northwestern & Germantown Avenues for an 18 mile loop, returning to Bruno's for breakfast. Leader: Cliff Hence, 215-247-3560 or cwhenceiii@aol.com
Sunday, September 12 - Scenic Schuylkill Century, Classy. 25 to 115 mile rides. Registration opens 6:45, at Lloyd Hall, #1 Boathouse Row. All regular Sunday rides canceled.
Tuesday, September 14 - Gloucester & Salem County After Work Scamper. Speed determined by the group. We'll ride the flat lands of south Jersey in search of traffic lights and automobiles. Come out for a training style ride with no cue sheets and minimal stopping. The rides should be around 30 miles. Meets 6:00 sharp n the parking lot of Albert's Organics, 200 Eagle Court, Bridgeport, NJ. From Philly, take the Commodore Barry Bridge and Rt. 322 East into N.J. Then take your first exit onto Rt. 130 South, travel one mile then turn right onto High Hill Road. Turn left onto Eagle Ct. Call if weather is iffy. Leader: Bob Paradise, 856-241-9090, ext. 123.
Tuesday, September 14 - Narberth Ride. Classes A, B, and C, show and go. See Sept 2. Dan Falk, 215-885-9500.
Tuesday, September 14 - Vocabulary Ride. See Sept 7. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760 or dtwave@voicenet.com
Wednesday, September 15 - Wednesday Breakfast Ride. Class C. See Sept 1. Meets promptly at 9 at 22nd and Spring Garden. Leader: Mort Packel, 215-569-8298.
Wednesday, September 15 - Wednesday Luncheon Ride. Class C, 26 miles. Meets 9:45 at Longwood Gardens entrance. Leaders: Mike and Peggy Chambers, 215 545-6063.
Wednesday, September 15 - Training Ride. Class A/B+, Italian fountain at 6 pm sharp. See Sept 1. Organizer: Bruce Taubman, 215-735-7935, Taubman1@AOL.com
Thursday, September 16 - Bryn Mawr Local. Classes A-/B+ and B/B-, 32 miles. See Sept 2. Leaders: Jerry Adler, 215- 545-5085 or j2adler@icdc.com and Martin Mari, 610-649-0919.
Thursday, September 16 - Narberth Ride. Classes A, B, and C, show and go. See Sept 2. Dan Falk, 215-885-9500.
Thursday, September 16 - C Pace Training Ride. Class C. See Sept 9. Leaderless Show and Go, rain cancels. LIGHTS ARE NECESSARY. Leaves promptly at 6 pm from the Italian Fountain.
Saturday, September 18 - West Jersey Suburban. Class C, 25 miles. Meet at 10:00, Merchantville Railroad Station, Center & Chestnut Sts, for a pleasant ramble through suburbs of N.J. Leader: Jim McCabe, 609-488-8346.
Sunday, September 19 - Sunday Morning Breakfast Ride. Class C, up to 30 miles. See Sept 5. Leader: Pat Haggar, 610-896-1987 or patricia_haggar@campbellsoup.com
Sunday, September 19 - Ridley Ramble. Class C, 20-35 miles. Scenic ride through Ridley Creek, Dilworthtown, Chadds Ford, and even visit Delaware briefly. Some rolling hills. Starts 9:00 at parking lot #15 in Ridley Creek State Park. Call for further directions. Leader: Tony Iaccarino, 610-265-5455.
Sunday, September 19 - Recumbent Ramble. Class C, 35 miles. All bikes welcome. Ride your recumbent or come and watch others ride these interesting comfortable bikes. Meet at 9:00 at the United Artists parking lot, Main Street in Manayunk. Leader: George Hall, 215-224-0349 or goohall@aol.com
Sunday, September 19 - B'tweener Ramble, 13-14 mph, approximately 40 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. This week will be a Show and Go for anyone who is not doing the Nockamixon Century. For information, call or write Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093 or jbake@snip.net
Sunday, September 19 - B Ramble. 55 miles, 15 mph, rolling hills with some climbs. We'll go to Paoli via the Main Line for a mid- afternoon treat at Einstein's Bagels. Meet at noon at the Italian Fountain. Call if skies are threatening one hour before the ride start, but don't fret. A few sprinkles aren't enough to deter our fearless first-time leader: Kathleen Dapkus, 610-834-5450.
Sunday, September 19 - Bulldog ride. Class B+/A-, noon sharp, Pennsylvania Ave. & 25th St. See Sept 5. Leader: Bruce Taubman, 215-735-7939 or Taubman1@AOL.com
Sunday, September 19 - Sunny Sunday Spin-Off Ride. Class C, usually 25-30 miles. See September 5. Meets 12:15 at the rock near the Italian Fountain. Leader: Roy Blanchard, 215-985-1110.
Sunday, September 19 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon Ride. Class D, 12- 22 miles. See Sept 5. Meet 1:00 in front of Lloyd Hall, on Kelly Drive. Leader: Paul Bergsman, 610-667-2449.
Tuesday, September 21 - Gloucester & Salem County After Work Scamper. 6:00 sharp. See Sept 14. Call if weather is iffy. Leader: Bob Paradise, 856-241-9090, ext. 123.
Tuesday, September 21 - Narberth Ride. Classes A, B, and C, show and go. See Sept 2. Dan Falk, 215-885-9500.
Tuesday, September 21 - Vocabulary Ride. See Sept 7. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760 or dtwave@voicenet.com
Wednesday, September 22 - Wednesday Breakfast Ride. Class C. See Sept 1. Meets promptly at 9 at 22nd and Spring Garden. Leader: Mort Packel, 215-569-8298.
Wednesday, September 22 - Training Ride. Class A/B+. Italian fountain at 6 pm sharp. See Sept 1. Organizer: Bruce Taubman, 215-735-7935 or Taubman1@AOL.com
Thursday, September 23 - Bryn Mawr Local. Classes A-/B+ and B/B-, 32 miles. See Sept 2. Leaders: Jerry Adler, 215- 545-5085 or j2adler@icdc.com and Bob Paradise, 610-399-3307 or bobparad@albertsorganics.com
Thursday, September 23 - Narberth Ride. Classes A, B, and C, show and go. See Sept 2. Dan Falk, 215-885-9500.
Friday, September 24 - Wallyball. See Sept 10. Coordinator: Nikki Marx, 215-963-9377.
Saturday, September 25 - Lititz. Class B, 72 miles, approx 15 mph avg. with maps for the racers and the flower pickers. This is a beautiful ride through the Pa. Dutch country to the town of Lititz for lunch. We'll have a picnic in the park after stopping at a food store to pick up sandwiches, or bring your own. Water, restrooms, picnic tables and plenty of shade, but food must be carried in. We've done this ride almost every year for a while now, and it's a good one. Starts at 8:00 from Octoraro School at Rt.41 and Highland Road in Chester County. Leaders: Doug Kennedy, 610-543-4664 and Debbie Wilson, 302-798-1243.
Saturday, September 25 - Central Bucks County. Class B, 52 miles through central Bucks County into Frenchtown, then south on route 29 to Stockton, New Jersey, returning south on Rt. 32. We will do some climbing, but the ride is mostly flat. Starts at 9:00 from the Bowman Wildflower Preserve on Rt. 32, 2 miles south of New Hope. Leader: Luis Figueroa, 215-673-1170.
Saturday, September 25 - Doylestown, the Long Way, via Peace Valley Park and Beyond. Approx 60 miles; Class B- (14MPH average) & Class B/B+ (16-17 MPH average). Once we leave Ambler, this is a different route than the usual until we reach the Bagel Barrel in Doylestown for the second rest stop. Terrain is flat to rolling with 2 or 3 short, harder climbs. Leaves Bruno's, Germantown & Northwestern Aves, at 9:00. Leaders: B-, Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbake@snip.net; B/B+, Henry Wang 302-750-5736, HWang13@aol.com
Saturday, September 25 - The Other Half. C+, 35 miles, VERY HILLY. Ride some of the most beautiful hills on the SW side of the Schuylkill River including Ashland, Rose Glen, Lafayette, and Lucifer's Alley - I mean Righter's Mill, a shallow water crossing followed by a very steep half mile climb. Emphasis will be on strength rather than speed and we will re-group at the top of each of the 8 hills. Stop at the WaWa in West Conshohocken a bit over half way. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 9:00. Call if the weather is questionable. Leader: Pat Vance 215-438-9091 or vancep@mail.med.upenn.edu
Saturday, September 25 - Let's Make Like Roadies! MTB Class C/D. Meet at Italian Fountain 10:00. We'll ride thru Belmont Plateau then take the trails to Valley Forge, stops for water ice included! Fearless Leader: Paul Winkfield, 215-223-9871.
Sunday, September 26 - Sunday Morning Breakfast Ride. Class C, up to 30 miles. See Sept 5. Leader: Bob Paradise, 610-399-3307 or bobparad@albertsorganics.com
Sunday, September 26 - Amish Country. Class B, 15 mph avg, 60 miles (with 50 mile option). Captures the best of Lancaster County biking. Combines the gently rolling farmlands of the northern regions with a short excursion into the hillier terrain of the south. We will "witness" Amish farms, buggies, cornfields, covered bridges and, for the tactless, the site where a famous movie was filmed. Lunch stop and ice cream stop. Starts at 9:00 from Pequea Valley High School. From route 202, take route 30 west (the bypass, not Business route 30) to Newport Road, route 772 (it's the first right after route 41). The high school is three miles ahead on the right. Closest bathroom at start is McDonald's at routes 30 and 41. Leaders: Mark Spangler, 610-584-5993 or mbsplace@aol.com and Jeff Reardon, 215-674-3992.
Sunday, September 26 - Joe and Harriet's Urban Suburban Ramble: Around the City. Class C, 43 miles +/-. Cruise through Pennypack, Glenside, Chestnut Hill and a stop in Manayunk. Then to Center City and back to the start. Meet at 9:00 at the Holmesburg Shopping Center, Frankford Ave and Ashburner St, approximately 1 mile south of the Academy Road exit of I-95. It is close to the Holmesburg Junction SEPTA station, if you want to take a train. Call if the weather is doubtful. Leaders: Joe Wilkinson & Harriet Herman, 215-331-6672.
Sunday, September 26 - B'tweener Ramble, 13-14 mph, approximately 40 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Leader: Vernon Lucas, 215-549-0344.
Sunday, September 26 - B Ramble. This week's ride is a Show and Go. There is no designated leader. If you want cue sheet for 50- 60 mile rides from the Art Museum, contact Phoebe Johnson, 215- 508-4373 or phoebejo@mail.med.upenn.edu
Sunday, September 26 - Bulldog Ride. Class B+/A-, Noon sharp, Pennsylvania Ave. & 25th St. See Sept 5. Leader: Bruce Taubman, 215-735-7939 or Taubman1@AOL.com
Sunday, September 26 - Sunny Sunday Spin-Off Ride. Class C, usually 25-30 miles. See Sept 5. Meets 12:15 at the rock near the Italian Fountain. Leaders: Patrick O'Neill and Anne Kreidle, 215-765-7461.
Sunday, September 26 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon Ride. Class D, 12- 22 miles. See Sept 5. Meet 1:00 in front of Lloyd Hall, on Kelly Drive. Leader: Diana Pizza, 610-272-7726.
Tuesday, September 28 - Gloucester & Salem County After Work Scamper. 6:00 sharp. See Sept 14. Call if weather is iffy. Leader: Bob Paradise, 856-241-9090, ext. 123.
Tuesday, September 28 - Narberth Ride. Classes A, B, and C, show and go. See Sept 2. Dan Falk, 215-885-9500.
Tuesday, September 28 - Vocabulary Ride. See Sept 7. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760 or dtwave@voicenet.com
Tuesday, September 28 - Mailing the October Newsletter. Meet 6:30 at Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen LLP, 1650 Arch Street, southeast corner 17th and Arch Streets. Coordinator: Tom Witt, 215-977-2164.
Wednesday, September 29 - Wednesday Breakfast Ride. Class C. See Sept 1. Meets promptly at 9 at 22nd and Spring Garden. Leader: Mort Packel, 215-569-8298.
Wednesday, September 29 - Training Ride. Class A/B+. Italian fountain at 6:00 sharp. See Sept 5. Organizer: Bruce Taubman, 215-735-7935 or Taubman1@AOL.com
Thursday, September 30 - Bryn Mawr Local. Classes A-/B+ and B/B-, 32 miles. See Sept 2. Leaders: Jerry Adler, 215- 545-5085 or j2adler@icdc.com and Phoebe Johnson, 215-508-4373 or phoebejo@mail.med.upenn.edu
Thursday, September 30 - Narberth Ride. Classes A, B, and C, show and go. See Sept 2. Dan Falk, 215-885-9500.
Friday to Sunday, October 1-3 - Fall Event. BCP returns to Hagerstown, Md. All Classes. Check-in starts Friday at noon, and we have dozens of cue sheets to explore the beautiful countryside. Rides will be scheduled to Antietam battlefield and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Take your hybrid or mountain bike and pedal along the C&O canal towpath and take in the canal museum. Continental breakfast provided both days. We will have a cheese, wine, and beer party Saturday night before our banquet, which includes seafood and prime rib selections. We had 60 people attend last year. Come on out for the riding, the camaraderie,and the fall foliage! See registration form included in this Quick Release. Questions to Ray Murtaugh 609-988-0551, raymurt@aol.com
Sunday, October 17 - Third Annual Recumbent/Tandem Ride. Class
C/C+/B, 43 or 56 flat miles. All bikes welcome! Come out to Salem
County, N.J. for a pretty, rural ride and learn more about, and
even try out a recumbent or tandem or maybe even a recumbent tandem!
You don't need a recumbent or tandem to join us, but if you have
one, bring it out. See the oldest tree in N.J. (it's gigantic)
and a Confederate cemetery too. Quick lunch stop; no need for
locks. There is a 13-mile loop that begins and ends at the lunch
stop, so you can ride 56 miles if you like. The cue sheet is accurate,
so you can ride faster or slower if you choose. Ride starts at
9:30 sharp at Fort Mott State Park. Call for directions. Leaders:
C: George Hall, 215-224-0349 or goohall@aol.com; C+: Howie Wiener,
215-925-2494 and B: Ed Holden, 215-247-8172 or holdint@concentric.net
