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Standard Listing Calendar | Grouped List
December 2024
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- December 209:45AM
Fri December 20, 2024 - RIDE CLOSED Friday Frolic w/Linda. Flat Trail Ride on the Pennypack Creek Trail/Newtown Rail Trail.
Level C: 12mph, ~20 miles. Meet at Newtown Rail Trail parking lot in Southampton, 499 Second Street Pike at Knowles Ave, next to Strathman Home Center. The ride leaves at 9:45 am. For December 20: Easy, flat trail ride along the Pennypack Creek Trail and the Newtown Rail Trail. Leader will be riding a recumbent trike, due to rehab-in-progress on right wrist surgery. Porta-potties along the trail, as well as the outdoor All-Aboard Cafe next to the trail at Bryn Athyn. Straight, out & back route on the same trail, in both directions. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, etc. Starting points vary, so that we can explore different regions. Please check daily calendar for details of each Friday's route. Cue sheets and on-line route map provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - December 219:00AM
Sat December 21, 2024 - CANCELLED It Is What It Is
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 β 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 - December 219:00AM
Sat December 21, 2024 - Toss of the Dice - 9am start
Levels B: 15mph Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Friendly ride out to Ambler. May or may not stop for coffee depending on how cold we feel. Join us as we get ready for the holidays. Seriously recommend warm clothes! Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Coffee ride - Ambler. It is optional, but you may preregister until Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 9:00 am.
Leaders: Nick Gunderson, , 952-292-8396, Andrew Miller, , 215-370-0394 and Matthew Bidwell, , 215-300-8880 - December 2110:00AM
Sat December 21, 2024 - Memorial Services for Anthony Broomell
Meet at Rafffeo-DiCecco Memorial Home. The event starts at 10:00 am. Memorial services are being held today for long-tme BCP member Anthony Broomell (1953-2024), who passed away last Sunday from the effects of Esophageal Cancer. Visitation: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Raffeo-DiCecco Memorial Home, 19 East Germantown Pike, Norristown, PA 19401. Funeral services will follow immediately.
Organizer: William Penn, , 1-999-sylvan-wood - December 213:00PM
Sat December 21, 2024 - CANCELLED Jenkintown Holiday Lights Reception and Ride-to-the-Ride
Level D: 8-10mph, 10 miles. Meet at 2 Linden Drive - Breyer Woods. The ride leaves at 3:00 pm. π΄ββοΈπ΄πΎββοΈβ¨The Jenkintown Holiday Lights Ride starts at 4:30 pm. ππ―οΈπ π π Join us for a holiday reception and ride-to-the-ride starting at 3 pm at Chuck Herbert's Residence, about a mile from the start of the Jenkintown Ride. π BCP members and their guests are welcome, please RSVP via pre-registration. π Reception at 3 pm, π΄πΌ ride-to-the-ride at 4 pm. Sunset is at 4:38 pm on this first day of Winter. βοΈLights and helmets required. π΄ββοΈDecorate your bike for the ride! π΄πΎββοΈ Children are welcome, this is a family-friendly event. π ΏοΈ There is plenty of on-site parking. ππππ TheJenkintown SEPTA Regional Rail station is nearby, with frequest trains. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 3:00 pm.
Leader: Chuck Herbert, , 267-228-1230 - December 2212:15PM
Sun December 22, 2024 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off
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, , 215-833-7953 - December 221:00PM
Sun December 22, 2024 - Sunny Sunday D Ride (even if it is cold!)
Level D: 9-12mph, 12-24 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum.. The ride leaves at 1:00 pm. Causual Paced Ride through Fairmount Park and beyond for those new to group riding, or returning after a layoff from biking, or just wanting a nice ride without racing through the streets of Philadelphia. Please wear helmet(required by the club.). Please bring extra-tube and tools to fix a flat, proper dress for cold weather(layers of warm clothes,) water, and $ for mid ride warm-up snack stop. There might be a hill or two to help get us warm and for physical conditioning. If it is exceptionally cold, the ride will be short. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 12:00 pm.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338 - December 2410:00AM
Tue December 24, 2024 - Tuesday Ride to Lower Merion- ARDMORE
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; Farmersβ 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 - December 2510:30AM
Wed December 25, 2024 - Show Us Your New Biking Related Gifts Ride
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 good cheer stop. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 10:30 am.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338 - December 279:30AM
Fri December 27, 2024 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. This is the generic description. Specific details will be posted on daily calendar for each Friday.
Level B-: 14mph, 45-50, +/- miles. Start location to be determined. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, etc. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Please check daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk, or snow activity. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - December 288:30AM
Sat December 28, 2024 - Toss of the Dice
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 and Andrew Miller, , 215-370-0394 - December 289:00AM
Sat December 28, 2024 - It Is What It Is
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 β 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 - December 2912:15PM
Sun December 29, 2024 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off
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, , 215-833-7953 - December 309:00AM
Mon December 30, 2024 - Birthday Ride - Metric
Level D: 8mph, 80 K miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum.. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Time to be realistic, going metric for my birthday ride this year! We will cycle up to Bristol, PA. We will celebrate inside, in the Bristol Amish Market. We will try and discover an alternate route back to Philadelphia than the route on the way up. When we get back, we will check the distance in Kilometers and add more km to round out to 80. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions, ride cancels. But we don't cancel for temperature or wind volacity. Cue sheets will not be available. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:09 am.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037- 1
- December 3110:00AM
Tue December 31, 2024 - Tuesday Ride to Lower Merion- ARDMORE
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; Farmersβ 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