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• Tue March 2, 2010 - Monthly QR Mailing Party.
  Level All. Meet at Cozen O'Connor, 1900 Market St. at 6:30 pm. All welcome to help mail the newsletter, snacks and good company guaranteed along with some light work.
  Leader: Tom Witt, 215-665-5578       



• Tue March 2, 2010 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails.
  Level C+/B- MTB. Meet at the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park at 6:30 pm. Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to http://www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.
  Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-740-0973       



• Sat March 6, 2010 - Valley Forge Winter Ride - Saturday Edition.
  Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms) at 9:00 am. Every Saturday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indoor coffee break at the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
  Leader: Richard L. Wagner, 610-964-1484       



• Sat March 6, 2010 - Flourtown to Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
  Level C thru A, 12-18 mph, 28 miles. Meet at 33 W. Mill Rd., Flourtown,PA - Ft. Washington State Park Picnic Area at 10:00 am. Multi-level ride.Co-leaders for alternate paces welcome. Q sheets provided. I'll lead at a 13-14 mph B- pace.We'll visit the Bryn Athyn Cathedral (take a few pictures), then head for a warm-up, sit down lunch (optional) in Jenkintown at the bagel/sandwich deli store (many other food options - your choice). One or two big climbs on this ride but relatively flat to rolling sections most of the way.Rain or starting temp. below 40F cancels ride.
  Leader: Thomas G. Madle, 215-233-2578       



• Sat March 6, 2010 - Winter Warmer (ad-hoc ride) .
  Level C / C+, 12 / 14 mph, 30 approx miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 10:30 am. We will ride at a steady pace (as much as we all can manage with lack of riding and extra pounds). Destinations will be either Conshohocken or Plymouth Square. We will stop for coffee so bring a lock.
  Leader: Keith Ashfield, 505-570-0505       



• Sat March 6, 2010 - BCP Social Night at Dave & Busters (Not a Ride).
  Level All Levels. Meet at 200 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia at 6:00 pm. Join BCP members (other friends welcome) for an evening of fun, food and socializing on Saturday, March 6th from 6:00 to 10:00 pm at Dave & Busters. Dave & Busters is a huge restaurant and activity center. BCP will have a room of its own with a waitress and private pool table. More information at http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/events/davebusters.htm.
  Leader: Michael J Olszewski, 215-945-2437       



• Sun March 7, 2010 - Valley Forge Winter Ride - Sunday Edition.
  Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms) at 9:00 am. Every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Harleysville. Indoor coffee break at the Hennings Market in Harleysville. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
  Leader: Richard L. Wagner, 610-964-1484       



• Sun March 7, 2010 - Ride to Skippack.
  Level C/C+ , 12-13 mph, 38 miles. Meet at Bruno's (corner of Northwestern and Germantown Aves. in Lafayette Hill/Chestnut Hill) at 9:00 am. Let's begin to work our way back into shape with an easy paced ride C/C+ ride. Terrain is rolling with a few climbs. Food stop at WAWA or a restaurant depending on the group's choice. CHECK WEBSITE FOR UPDATED START TIME IF THE WEATHER IS STILL COLD. Rain, snow or start time temperature below 32 degrees cancels. Joint ride with SCU.
  Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093       



• Sun March 7, 2010 - Hike the Wissahickon, followed by a Season Ending Get Together.
  Level Hike, 3 +/- mph, 5-7 miles. Meet at St. Martin's Train Station (the larger lot off W. Willow Grove Ave. in Chestnut Hill - R8 Regional Line) at 9:30 am. We'll hike the trails of the beautiful Wissahickon gorge, plus a mile or two or three through historic Chestnut Hill. Responsible hikers with any number of legs welcome. Join us following the hike for a season ending get together at Howard's house (1/2 block from train station). Email or call Howard if you need directions, or would like to bring something (completely optional).
  Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, 215-913-3246 and Chris Beetham, 215-740-0973      



• Sun March 7, 2010 - breakfast ride.
  Level C-, 12-14 mph, 20 miles. Meet at 22nd and Spring Garden sts at 10:00 am. ride to brunch. This will be a bit shorter as I am out of shape. Bring lock and money for brunch
  Leader: Henry L. Lazarus, 267-259-6275       



• Sun March 7, 2010 - Coffee in Flourtown (ad-hoc ride) .
  Level B-, 13-15 mph, 35 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain at 10:30 am. Route out through Chestnut Hill with 25 minute coffee/rest stop at WAWA on Bethlehem Pike. Route back through Manyunk. Based on present weather forecast, should cross 50 degrees during the ride back. Many rides today. This one will begin at 10:30 SHARP!
  Leader: Jeff Braff, 215-665-2048       



• Sun March 7, 2010 - Sunday C Spin Off.
  Level C, 25-35 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain at 12:15 pm. A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch or snack stop.
  Leader: Michael J Olszewski, 215-945-2437       



• Tue March 9, 2010 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails.
  Level C+/B- MTB. Meet at the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park at 6:30 pm. Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to http://www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.
  Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-740-0973       



• Sat March 13, 2010 - Valley Forge Winter Ride - Saturday Edition.
  Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms) at 9:00 am. Every Saturday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indoor coffee break at the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
  Leader: Richard L. Wagner, 610-964-1484       



• Sat March 13, 2010 - Flourtown to Eagleville,Pa (Norristown Farm Park).
  Level C thru A, 12-18 mph, 38 miles. Meet at 33 W. Mill Rd, Flourtown,PA 19031; Ft. Washington State Park Picnic Area at 10:00 am. Alternate co-leaders welcome to lead at different paces. Q sheets provided! I'll lead at a 13-14 mph B- pace. We'll head out to Eagleville and return to Flourtown via the Norristown Farm Park. Sit down lunch (optional) at the Genuardi's Market in Eagleville at mile 17. This ride heads out over familar rolling roads through Blue Bell with only one big climb (Bean Rd.) on the way out. We'll head back via Norristown Park and Blue Bell via relatively flat roads. Rain or starting temp. below 35F cancels ride.
  Leader: Thomas G. Madle, 215-233-2578       



• Sat March 13, 2010 - Annual Awards Banquet SNOWDATE, ORIGINALLY FEB. 6.
  Level All classes, 4+ hrs of fun miles. Meet at Manayunk Brewery, 4120 Main St., Near Main St. & Shurs Lane at 6:00 pm. 4+ hours of fun. Old member or new, take this midwinter opportunity to celebrate the past year of riding and to kick off the 2010 season, while honoring our friends who volunteer to make our club so successful. Check out our Banquet location, the popular Manayunk Brewery, the loft of a historic wool and cotton mill. The evening will begin with a cocktail/hors d'oeuvres hour from 6-7 [cash bar], followed by dinner at 7, then awards and election of our Board of Directors. We anticipate an evening of camaraderie and great food, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian selections, unique surroundings, warmed by music. You get all of this for just $30/person. More Information Here Coordinator: Roger Burnham, roham215@yahoo.com.
  Leaders: Roger M. Burnham, 215-848-3545 and Linda McGrane, 267-251-7862      



• Sun March 14, 2010 - Valley Forge Winter Ride - Sunday Edition.
  Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms) at 9:00 am. Every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Harleysville. Indoor coffee break at the Hennings Market in Harleysville. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
  Leader: Richard L. Wagner, 610-964-1484       



• Sun March 14, 2010 - 12th Annual Leprechaun Breakfast.
  Level ALL CLASSES, 30 miles. Meet at Valley Forge Park Visitor Center, lower parking lot at 9:30 am. For 12 years, we've been looking for the Leprechaun's pot of gold. We have never found it. But we have always had a fun ride on good biking roads. Again, this year, we stop for a late breakfast at the Phoenixville Polish American Club near the end of the ride. Can we get an Irish breakfast at a Polish American club? If you joined us in past years, you know the answer. "Szczesliwego Dnia Sw. Patryka!" This year's ride is dedicated to Arnie on his 80th birthday. Join us for the celebration. A multi-club ride. Bring $ & H2O. Wear something green (teeth don't count) and we'll buy you a cup of coffee. Directions to the start: U.S. 422 to the Valley Forge Rd (PA 23 W) exit. Go 0.1 mi to the main entrance to VFNHP at the traffic light. Follow the entrance road to the right, around the Visitor Center to the lower parking lot. If you want to come by SEPTA, contact Steve for info.
  Leaders: Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229 and Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529      



• Sun March 14, 2010 - Breakfast ride (ad-hoc ride) .
  Level C-, 12-14 mph, 30 miles. Meet at 22nd and Spring Garden sts at 10:00 am. Ride to brunch bring lock and money for brunch
  Leader: Henry L. Lazarus, 267-259-6275       



• Sun March 14, 2010 - Instructional Ride.
  Level D, 5-10 mph, 10 miles. Meet at Entrance to the Azalea Garden, next to the Italian Fountain and behind the Art Museum at 12:00 pm. We will ride on MLK Drive and into East Fairmount Park to practice our riding skills and gear shifting. We will talk about safety, bicycle etiquette and group riding. There is plenty of time for questions and answers and no one will be left behind. You must wear a helmet and bring something to eat and drink. YOU MUST CALL THE RIDE LEADERS TO CONFIRM YOU WILL ATTEND - no calls; no ride. Bring an extra tube for your tire. Optional coffee, etc. after the ride.
  Leaders: Bonnie Prest-Thal, 718-344-2977 and Margaret Lenzi, 215-247-9169      



• Sun March 14, 2010 - Sunday C Spin Off.
  Level C, 25-35 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain at 12:15 pm. A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch or snack stop.
  Leader: Samuel Wiley, 215-523-7556       



• Tue March 16, 2010 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails.
  Level C+/B- MTB. Meet at the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park at 6:30 pm. Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to http://www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.
  Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-740-0973       



• Sat March 20, 2010 - Valley Forge Winter Ride - Saturday Edition.
  Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms) at 9:00 am. Every Saturday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indoor coffee break at the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
  Leader: Richard L. Wagner, 610-964-1484       



• Sat March 20, 2010 - Brommie Promenade.
  Level D+, 11 mph, 4 miles. Meet at Amtrak 30th St. Station, (inside) 30th and Markets Sts. Phila. at 9:15 am. A ride for Brompton Folder bike owners. Optional meet at 9 a.m. for coffee/group photo, leaves 9:30 sharp, follows bike path to Memorial Hall for Brompton US Championship. (a race for Bromptons only that requires jacket and tie. Returns after races.... approx. 3 p.m. RSVP mcget@aol.com. Foul weather may cancel. Cell 215.990.9275.
  Leader: Krattenmaker McGettigan, 215-790-9986       



• Sat March 20, 2010 - Flourtown to Riverton,NJ via the Tacony Palymra Bridge.
  Level C thru A, 12-18 mph, 38-48 miles. Meet at 33 W. Mill Rd, Flourtown,Pa. 19031; Ft. Washington Picnic Area at 10:00 am. Alternate co-leaders welcome to lead at other paces. Q sheets provided. I'll lead at a B-, 13-14 mph pace.This is a new ride with allot of surprises (including riding through a dog park!). We'll cross the Delaware River en route to Riverton,NJ and wonderful Zena's Restuarant where we'll have a sit-down lunch (optional). We'll then hop on a train with our bikes (The Camden "River Line" train) and re-cross the Delaware River into Philly via the Ben Franklin Bridge. Rain or starting temp. cancels ride. Option to ride 10 extra miles instead of taking the train.
  Leader: Thomas G. Madle, 215-233-2578       



• Sun March 21, 2010 - Valley Forge Winter Ride - Sunday Edition.
  Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms) at 9:00 am. Every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Harleysville. Indoor coffee break at the Hennings Market in Harleysville. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
  Leader: Richard L. Wagner, 610-964-1484       



• Sun March 21, 2010 - Adopt-A-Highway Road Cleanup and Poker Run.
  Level C, 12 mph, 30 miles. Meet at first parking lot after crossing the covered bridge, on Yellow Springs Road, in Valley Forge National Historic Park at 9:00 am. If you care about clean roads to ride on, put this on your "to do" list. And, bring a friend. Please dedicate an hour to help us clean up a section of Yellow Springs Rd. We supply gloves and bags. All you have to do is show up and do a little walking and picking. Bring your bike and biking gear. We will ride to Kimberton Whole Foods Cafe afterward. If you help with the clean-up you could win some cash. We will deal poker hands to the clean-up crew, during the ride (at stops, of course). Top three hands win $15,$10 & $5, respectively. I have to know who is coming. So, call or e-mail me by Saturday afternoon, if you want to join us.
  Leader: Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229       



• Sun March 21, 2010 - Sunday C Spin Off.
  Level C, 25-35 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain at 12:15 pm. A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch or snack stop.
  Leader: Melissa Muth, 267-971-0113       



• Tue March 23, 2010 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails.
  Level C+/B- MTB. Meet at the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park at 6:30 pm. Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to http://www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.
  Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-740-0973       



• Sat March 27, 2010 - Valley Forge Winter Ride - Saturday Edition.
  Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms) at 9:00 am. Ride is CANCELLED. Will be doing the Icicle Metric in Newark, DE
  Leader: Richard L. Wagner, 610-964-1484       



• Sat March 27, 2010 - Multi-Level / Multi-Location / Multi-Club "Round-Up" Rides To the Scenic Malvern Horse Farms.
  Level C thru A, 12-18 mph, 28 - 62 miles. Meet at Flourtown (Ft. Wash. St. Pk. Picnic Area), Conshohocken (Septa lot) and Wayne (COS) at 9:00 am. See individual "Round-Up" ride listings for distance/start times/directions to each start location. Let's kick off the ride season with a multi-club (BCP/SCU) "Round-Up" ride. Meet your ride buddies after the long winter lay-off. We'll ride to some of the most scenic areas of Chester County. Relatively hilly ride with a few long climbs. We'll attempt to have ride leaders for category C/C+; B-/B; and B+/A (ride leaders needed for all paces). Short food stop at WAWA in Wayne, and lunch stop at either WAWA in Wayne or an optional sit-down lunch at Minella's diner in Wayne. Q sheets provided for all distances. Rain or starting temps below 35F cancels.
  Leader: Thomas G. Madle, 215-233-2578       



• Sat March 27, 2010 - Flourtown Start "Round-Up" Ride To the Scenic Malvern Horse Farms.
  Level C thru A, 12-18 mph, 53 or 62 miles. Meet at 33 W. Mill Rd., Flourtown, Pa. 19031; Ft. Washington State Park Picnic Area at 9:00 am. MUST meet at 8:30-8:45 for a prompt 9:00 start. See the Conshohocken or Wayne listing for a shorter ride and the main “Round-Up” listing for ride details. Rain or starting temps below 35F cancels.
  Leader: Thomas G. Madle, 215-233-2578       



• Sat March 27, 2010 - Conshohocken Start "Round-Up" Ride To the Scenic Malvern Horse Farms.
  Level C thru A, 12-18 mph, 40 or 48 miles. Meet at E. Elm and Harry St., Conshohocken, Pa. in the SEPTA train lot beneath the Conshohocken Bridge) at 9:30 am. MUST meet at 9:00-9:15 for a prompt 9:30 start. If SEPTA parking lot is full, park in the Marriot Hotel lot on the other side of the train tracks. Bathrooms inside the Marriot. See the Flourtown listing for a longer ride or the Wayne listing for a shorter ride and the main “Round-Up” listing for ride details. Rain or starting temps below 35F cancels.
  Leader: Thomas G. Madle, 215-233-2578       



• Sat March 27, 2010 - Wayne Start "Round-Up" Ride To the Scenic Malvern Horse Farms.
  Level C thru A, 12-18 mph, 28 or 36 miles. Meet at Church of the Savior rear parking lot next to Bldg. F gym, 657 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne, Pa. at 10:00 am. MUST meet at 9:30-9:45 for a prompt 10:00 start. See the Flourtown or Conshohocken listing for a longer ride and the main “Round-Up” listing for ride details. Rain or starting temps below 35F cancels.
  Leader: Thomas G. Madle, 215-233-2578       



• Sat March 27, 2010 - Ride To Somewhere.
  Level D+/C-, 10-12 mph, 15-33 miles. Meet at TBD at 10:00 am. Hold the date for Mike and Saul's first 2010 great adventure: C- Time: TBD Location: TBD Get your wheels tuned, and butts in shape. Bring water, tube, tools, and be sure everything is tight, pumped and ready to roll...including you. Giddyup!
  Leaders: Mike Seidman, 215-836-4185 and Saul Miller, 215-725-2125      



• Sun March 28, 2010 - Valley Forge Winter Ride - Sunday Edition.
  Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms) at 9:00 am. Every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Harleysville. Indoor coffee break at the Hennings Market in Harleysville. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
  Leader: Richard L. Wagner, 610-964-1484       



• Sun March 28, 2010 - Ride to almost Doylestown.
  Level C+, 13 +/- mph, 39 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic Area (see Regular Weekly Rides calendar for directions) at 10:00 am. We'll ride a moderate pace and stop at the Farm Market at Delaware Valley College just outside of Doylestown for a quick bite to eat. Generally flat to rolling terrain. Will regroup as need. Joint ride with SCU.
  Leader: Howard Hochheiser, 215-913-3246       



• Sun March 28, 2010 - Sunday C Spin Off.
  Level C, 25-35 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain at 12:15 pm. A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch or snack stop.
  Leader: Tom Witt, 215-665-5578       



• Tue March 30, 2010 - Monthly QR Mailing Party.
  Level All. Meet at Cozen O'Connor, 1900 Market St. at 6:30 pm. All welcome to help mail the newsletter, snacks and good company guaranteed along with some light work.
  Leader: Tom Witt, 215-665-5578       



• Tue March 30, 2010 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails.
  Level C+/B- MTB. Meet at the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park at 6:30 pm. Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to http://www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.
  Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-740-0973       

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