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Level C- through D: 10.5mph, 20-30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This is a generic description of the ride which will go to one of three destinations every Tuesday:GET Cafe in Narberth; Farmers’ Market in Ardmore or Whole Foods in Wynnewood. Some climbing of 800 to 1000 feet. First part of ride will generally mean a climb into Fairmount Park, across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge up to Chamounix. And then proceed up Bryn Mawr Avenue. and on to our final destination of Narberth, Ardmore or Wynnewood. On an ad hoc basis we may include new destinations and advance notice will be provided along with details. Always a fun group of friendly people so come on out! Cue sheets will not be available. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:00 am.
Leader: James McElwain, , 215-990-9745

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Levels A-/B+: 16-17mph, B/B-: 14-15mph, C+: 13-14mph, C: 12-13mph, 45 miles. Meet at Centre Square Park (please park near the bathrooms). The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Expect good company on safe/low trafficked roads. Lunch stops may be sit down, takeout, or in a park. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to ride the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely & obey traffic laws. Please preregister so we can know how many to expect. Bathrooms available at all start locations. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy (rain cancels, but likely to reschedule for Wed.). Will make a call at least an hour prior to start time. NOTE: Ride starts at 9:30 in May & Sept., 9:00 June-Aug., and 10:00 in Oct. NOTE: 1st and 3rd Tues. start from UDHS, 2nd Tues. from Centre Sq. Pk., Blue Bell, 4th Tues. from Central Pk., Doylestown, 5th Tues Ad-Hoc location & Memorial/Labor Day weeks we'll ride on Wed. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Center Square 45 Alpaca. It is optional, but you may preregister until Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 9:00 am.
Leaders: Doug Smithman, , 267-566-2898, Judith Pyle, , 215-219-7743 , Bob Doyle, , 703-963-9905 and Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358 

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Level Tandem: 13mph, 30 miles. Meet at Westlakes Corporate Center (Chester Valley Trail Parking). The tandem ride leaves at 10:00 am. Weekly tandem ride with singles welcome. Start location at the Westlakes Trailhead on the CVT. Ride west on the Chester Valley Trail to Exton or Downingtown (based on how the group feels). We will break for lunch in Exton or Downingtown. No drops. Cue sheets will not be available. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 8:00 am.
Leader: Manny Menendez, , 610-291-0625

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Level D: 9.5-11mph, 18 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Let’s take a ride down the Delaware River to the Philadelphia Navy Yard. We will take a spin around the Yard to see what’s there before tying up at Shop 543 for coffee or lunch. The ride home will go up the Schuylkill side of town. Cue sheets will not be available. It is optional, but you may preregister until Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00 am.
Leader: Mary Jo Harris, , 215-760-4641

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Level D: 8mph, 10 - 15 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. I can not motivate myself to get up and on my bicycle in the morning. But by leading a simple bicycle ride, I commit myself to be up and on my bicycle. This motivation works for me because my personality is such that I can disappoint myself by not getting out of bed for a myself bicycle ride but I can not disappoint others who sign up for the ride! Got it? So let's go for short ride with minimal hills. Destination to be determined at start of the ride. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:10 am.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level C: 12mph, 25 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 1:30 pm. A true C ride on hills in Gladwyne, which cheerfully waits to regroup at the top of each of the hills climbed. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Chuck Martin, , 215-923-1887

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Level D: 8mph, 18 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Our simple Friday ride to say hello to Paul and get a coffee at the Paper Trail Bike Shop and Cafe in Rittenhouse Town, Wissakicon Park. We cycle out MLK Drive, Wissakicon all purpose trail along the lower Wissakicon Creek. Return over the Kelly Dr all purpose trail. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:10 am.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Levels B: 15mph Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. Various friendly rides per DAILY RIDE CALENDAR ranging from 35-80 miles. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Bring food or money for snack along the way, as well as a spare tube, tire irons and multi-tool. Typically Andrew &/or Nick leads and Simon sweeps and, if needed, leads a slower pace ride. Check daily listing for route information. During the summer season there is an optional after-ride drink at the Waterworks beer garden. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Nick Gunderson, , 952-292-8396, Andrew Miller, , 215-370-0394 and Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 

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Level B-: 14mph Meet at Cynwyd Heritage Trail Head Parking Lot Montgomery and Bala Avenues (Trails End Cafe). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Various friendly rides ranging 30 - 65 miles (Off Season) 40 – 85 miles (In Season) with occasional century rides. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Bring food or money for snack along the way, as well as a spare tube, tire irons and multi-tool. CHECK DAILY RIDE LISTING for latest route information, details, etc. THANK YOU FOR GOING PAPERLESS! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010

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Level B-: 14.5mph, 30 - 60 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum.. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Friendly scenic rides involving hills, a nice coffee shop, and pastries. Length of ride is dependent on high temperature of the day. We'll regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride the listed pace, which is the average speed at the end of the ride. Bring the ability and tools/tubes to fix a flat and money for the coffee stop. Details of each ride and route will be listed a couple of days before the ride. Ride may be cancelled up to one hour prior to ride. Always check the website first. Preregistration is encouraged.
Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

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Level D: 8mph, 30 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum.. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. We haven't been to Daryl's Pastries, in Glenside. So let's go there this morning. We will take a high road up to Mt Airy, Cresheim Valley Dr to Chestnut Hill and Ivy Hill Rd on to Glenside. Return paralleling the Reading SEPTA line into North Philly, West Oakland on Ogontz Ave and W Hunting Park Ave to Kelly Dr. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:09 am.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Levels C: 12mph Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop. Some climbing is required.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578, Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 and Chuck Martin, , 215-923-1887 

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Level D: 9-12mph, 12-15 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum.. The ride leaves at 10:30 am. A short fun ride through Fairmount Park that will go to the 30th Street Station (which is one of the few places that we can have our break)for a hot chocolate or coffee break, where you can show us any new biking gifts that you got for the hollidays. Please wear helmet(required by the club.) Please bring extra tube and tools to fix a flat, water, proper dress for the weather, and $ for hot chocolate - coffee stop. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 10:30 am.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

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Level C- through D: 10.5mph, 20-30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This is a generic description of the ride which will go to one of three destinations every Tuesday:GET Cafe in Narberth; Farmers’ Market in Ardmore or Spread Bagelry in Wynnewood. Some climbing of 800 to 1000 feet. First part of ride will generally mean a climb into Fairmount Park, across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge up to Chamounix. And then proceed up Bryn Mawr Avenue. and on to our final destination of Narberth, Ardmore or Wynnewood. On an ad hoc basis we may include new destinations and advance notice will be provided along with details. Always a fun group of friendly people so come on out! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: James McElwain, , 215-990-9745

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Level D: 9-12mph, 12-18 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum.. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. Casual paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. This will be a short ride early on Thanksgiving day to help build your appreciation of the Thanksgiving dinner later in the day. Please wear helmet(required by the club.) Please bring extra tube and tools to fix a flat, proper dress for the weather, water, and legs that just have to ride a bicycle today. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 8:30 am.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

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Levels B: 15mph Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. Various friendly rides per DAILY RIDE CALENDAR ranging from 35-80 miles. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Bring food or money for snack along the way, as well as a spare tube, tire irons and multi-tool. Typically Andrew &/or Nick leads and Simon sweeps and, if needed, leads a slower pace ride. Check daily listing for route information. During the summer season there is an optional after-ride drink at the Waterworks beer garden. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Nick Gunderson, , 952-292-8396, Andrew Miller, , 215-370-0394 and Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 

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Level B-/C+: 13.5-14.5mph, 60.5 miles. Meet at Parking lot of the Newark Shopping Center in the rear, behind the Big Z Pizza.. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. In honor of Thanksgiving turkey, this ride is a revival of the late Peter Odell's classic route to the Turkey Point Lighthouse, on the scenic and peaceful peninsula between the Elk River and the North East River, at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Recently updated by Charlie B., with route enhancements. Mostly quiet roads in northwestern Delaware and northeastern Maryland. Wawa at Mile 17. Lunch stop at mile 19, in the adorable town of Northeast, MD. We can eat out lunch by the river in the town park. ScenicTurkey Point Lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula is at mile 33. (The Lighthouse Trail runs right along the perimeter of the peninsula.) On the return, we have a rest stop at a market/deli at mile 45, as well as a Wawa option at Mile 50.5 in Elkton. Total elevation gain is 3913 feet. Mostly rolling terrain, with some steep climbs (up-down-up-down) close to the lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula. We will stop to regroup as needed. Travel time from Philadelphia to Newark is ~one hour. Driving Directions from Philadelphia: I-95 South into DE, then DE-273 West toward Newark/Univ. of DE. DE-273 will lead you to Main St. The Newark Shopping Center, immediately before Pomeroy Rail Trail bike parth, the will be on your right side. Please park in rear of the shopping center parking lot CO-LEADER(S) WELCOME to offer alternative paces. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31520852. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 9:00 am.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level B-: 14mph Meet at Cynwyd Heritage Trail Head Parking Lot Montgomery and Bala Avenues (Trails End Cafe). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Various friendly rides ranging 30 - 65 miles (Off Season) 40 – 85 miles (In Season) with occasional century rides. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Bring food or money for snack along the way, as well as a spare tube, tire irons and multi-tool. CHECK DAILY RIDE LISTING for latest route information, details, etc. THANK YOU FOR GOING PAPERLESS! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010

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Level B-: 14.5mph, 30 - 60 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum.. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Friendly scenic rides involving hills, a nice coffee shop, and pastries. Length of ride is dependent on high temperature of the day. We'll regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride the listed pace, which is the average speed at the end of the ride. Bring the ability and tools/tubes to fix a flat and money for the coffee stop. Details of each ride and route will be listed a couple of days before the ride. Ride may be cancelled up to one hour prior to ride. Always check the website first. Preregistration is encouraged.
Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

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