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 December 2014 

  • December 110:00AM
    Mon December 1, 2014 - Ride yer Bike Tuesday on a Monday

    Level C+/B- & B/B+, 14 +/- & 16 +/- mph, 47 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Yet another seasonably warm day (so says the forecast and its never wrong). So lets ride a few miles more than usual to a different destination - Lahaska (Peddler's Village). Expect a very nice ride on mostly low trafficked, scenic roads, rolling hills with a few climbs (nothing outrageous) and great company. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to generally maintain the advertised pace. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6547373.
    Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246 and Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358 

  • December 26:00PM
    Tue December 2, 2014 - Conshohocken night rides

    Level C - B+, 13-17 mph, 25 miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Paces from 13 -17 mph depending on who shows up. About 25 miles to Lloyd Hall at Boat House Row. Short bathroom break at Lloyd Hall. BRIGHT headlight and taillight required. Part of the ride is on the Schuykill River Trail that has no lights. Various ride leaders. Bring a snack and something to eat. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancel. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leaders: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149, Claire Tanzer, , 215-840-8707 , John A. Dwyer, , 215 901-5810 and Samer Eid, ,  

  • December 26:30PM
    Tue December 2, 2014 - Monthly QR Mailing Party

    Level All Meet at Cozen O'Connor, 1650 Market St.. The ride leaves 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

  • December 46:00PM
    Thu December 4, 2014 - Horsham Power Line Trail Ride

    Level C - B+, 13-17 mph, 25 miles. Power Line Trail on Dresher Road in Horsham, across from the hotel. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Various paces depending on who shows up. Various ride leaders. You must have a BRIGHT headlight and tail light as the power line trail has no lights. Ride also goes on the 202 bike path for a short while and through some neighborhoods. Bring something to drink and eat while riding. No bathroom stop. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leaders: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149, Claire Tanzer, , 215-840-8707 , John A. Dwyer, , 215 901-5810 and Samer Eid, ,  

  • December 47:00PM
    Thu December 4, 2014 - Nighttime Phoenixville Dog Ride - Special Thursday Night Edition

    Level C+/B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Meet at Reynolds Dog Park, Longford Rd, Oaks, PA. The ride leaves at 7:00 pm. Dress in your brightest reflective clothes, charge up your light batteries, and join us for a great workout on low-traffic roads. This ride will easily beat anything you can do on an indoor trainer. Don't lose that great conditioning just because it's darker now - seize the night and join the fun. Ride canceled if snow or ice is on the roads, or if precipitation is forecast between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Low temperatures do NOT cancel the ride - add more layers. Come out and ride - you'll be glad you did. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6106616.
    Leader: Rick Christie, , 610-787-1985

  • December 59:50AM
    Fri December 5, 2014 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. SPECIAL EDITION - DOYLESTOWN TO HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - CO-LEADER WELCOME

    Level B-/C+, 13-15 mph, 55 miles. Central Park in Doylestown - Wells Rd between Turk and Lower State/Court St.. The ride leaves at 9:50 am. FOR 12/5: Special route from Doylestown through Upper Bucks County, into Hunterdon County, NJ, on [mostly] peaceful and pretty country roads. This route is rescheduled from last Friday, due to weather & slick roads. Outbound via Buckingham, Lahaska, and Ringoes, returning via Stockton, Bulls Island, and Carversville. Before crossing the river into NJ, we have an optional quick Wawa stop at mile 17. Indoor rest stop at the Carousel Deli in Ringoes at mile 26. On the return, we will be in Carversville at mile 45 - we can stop at the Carversville Store if needed for a bathroom/snack break. Total elevation gain is 2461 feet - rolling, but nothing too steep. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain 13mph average, as advertised. CO-LEADER WELCOME - If you would like to lead a group on this route at an alternative pace, please contact the Leader. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: 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 the daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map will be provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk (on foot). As long as we are enjoying outdoor physical exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6539120.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 69:00AM
    Sat December 6, 2014 - CANCELLED Main Line Cycles Brisk Ride

    Level B+, 16-17 mph, 40-55 miles. Meet at Main Line Cycles back parking lot, Narberth, PA. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Great roads with low traffic. Narberth through Bryn Mawr and out to Waynesborough Country Club. Then south to Ridley Creek State Park. Back through Villanova (and Gladwyne if the group wants more hills). No one gets dropped. Speed determined by the group. Bring a snack for brief mid-ride break. Rain cancels. Consider the on-line route approximate. Leave at 9:05AM. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1940076.
    Leaders: Jeff Diacik, , 215-783-8537 and Derek Barnes, , 610-246-3917 

  • December 79:30AM
    Sun December 7, 2014 - Hike the Wissahickon

    Hike hike, 6-7 miles. Meet at Valley Green Inn. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. Please join us on another beautiful hike in the Wissahickon. We'll be mainly on trails, with some flat options. Hiking boots or shoes are recommended. Well-behaved, leashed, four-legged friends are welcome. Optional lunch at a local eatery afterward.
    Leaders: Debbie Hoellein, , 215-833-5545 and James R. McClory, , (609) 513-1714 

  • December 79:30AM
    Sun December 7, 2014 - Ludwigs Corner Coffee Ride (ad-hoc ride)

    Level B, 14-15 mph, 54 miles. Wilson Farm Park located at 500 Lee Road, Chesterbrook, PA (parking lot next to Basketball courts by restrooms). The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Rolling to hilly route through scenic Chester County, crossing through Kimberton and along Birch Run on our way to Ludwigs Corner at mile 25. Returns back through Chester Springs and Valley Forge. Couple quick bathroom stop in Kimberton if needed . Total elevation gain of ~3500 feet, but we will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain listed average. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6593000.
    Leader: Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358

  • December 712:00PM
    Sun December 7, 2014 - Fairmount Park Holiday Mansion tour

    Level D, 8-10 mph, 16 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Visit the Mansions of Fairmount Park decorated for the Holidays! This year we will visit three of them Lemon Hill, Laurel Hill, and Cedar Grove. There is a $5.00 charge to visit each mansion. Bring locks, cash, a spare inner tube. Some of the Mansions will have light refreshments available. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Dennis M. Schilling, , 215-677-0291

  • December 712:15PM
    Sun December 7, 2014 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off

    Level C Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch or snack stop. Meet at the Italian Fountain, near the parking garage entrance..
    Leader: Ben Sears, , 215-844-3784

  • December 71:15PM
    Sun December 7, 2014 - Sunday Afternoon (Post-Hike) Winter Ramble - Bruno's to Bryn Athyn.

    Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 32 miles. Meet at Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves. The ride leaves at 1:15 pm. Scenic loop from Bruno's to the impressive Bryn Athyn Cathedral & College on Huntingdon Pike. Rolling hills but pretty roads from Chestnut Hill to Bryn Athyn and Huntingdon Valley, via Flourtown, Jenkintown, Rockledge, & Glenside. Quick rest stop (indoor) at mile 21. Terrain is rolling with a few steep climbs, but we will stop to regroup as needed. Total elevation is 2300 feet. No one dropped, but we need to maintain at least 13mph average, as advertised. PLEASE BRING LIGHTS, due to short daylight. Please strongly consider pre-registering on-line, in order to save writing time at the ride start. We need to leave promptly at 1:15, due to short daylight. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2102033.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 71:20PM
    Sun December 7, 2014 - Sunday Afternoon (Post-Hike) Winter Ramble Ride (General description -- specific details will be posted for each Sunday)

    Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 30+/- miles. Meet at Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves. The ride leaves at 1:20 pm. Scenic, 30-ish mile loop, usually through Montgomery County or Lower Bucks, with a brief rest stop. Unless otherwise stated, this winter afternoon ride will meet at Bruno's Diner (finishing point for many of the Sunday morning Wissahickon hikes). Even if you don't join the hike in the morning, you are welcome to cycle with us on this ride! We will stop to regroup if needed, but try as much as possible to maintain 13-15mph, due to short daylight. Plan is to return before 5:00pm. Please bring lights, just in case we return in the nick of time. Please ensure that your bike is ready before start time, so that we can leave promptly. Specific details will be posted for each Sunday's Route. Scheduled for EVERY Sunday throughout the winter (for the duration of the hiking season), weather permitting, EXCEPT Feb. 22. (Leader will be away cross-country skiing on 2/22). This ride will resume on March 1. If winter weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a snow activity. Cue sheets will be available.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 96:00PM
    Tue December 9, 2014 - Conshohocken night rides

    Level C - B+, 13-17 mph, 25 miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Paces from 13 -17 mph depending on who shows up. About 25 miles to Lloyd Hall at Boat House Row. Short bathroom break at Lloyd Hall. BRIGHT headlight and taillight required. Part of the ride is on the Schuykill River Trail that has no lights. Various ride leaders. Bring a snack and something to eat. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancel. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leaders: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149, Claire Tanzer, , 215-840-8707 , John A. Dwyer, , 215 901-5810 and Samer Eid, ,  

  • December 106:00PM
    Wed December 10, 2014 - CANCELLED Nighttime Phoenixville Dog Ride

    Level C+/B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Meet at Reynolds Dog Park, Longford Rd, Oaks, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Dress in your brightest reflective clothes, charge up your light batteries, and join us for a great workout on low-traffic roads. This ride will easily beat anything you can do on an indoor trainer. Don't lose that great conditioning just because it's darker now - seize the night and join the fun. Ride canceled if snow or ice is on the roads, or if precipitation is forecast between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Low temperatures do NOT cancel the ride - add more layers. Come out and ride - you'll be glad you did. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6106616.
    Leader: Rick Christie, , 610-787-1985

  • December 116:00PM
    Thu December 11, 2014 - Horsham Power Line Trail Ride

    Level C - B+, 13-17 mph, 25 miles. Power Line Trail on Dresher Road in Horsham, across from the hotel. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Various paces depending on who shows up. Various ride leaders. You must have a BRIGHT headlight and tail light as the power line trail has no lights. Ride also goes on the 202 bike path for a short while and through some neighborhoods. Bring something to drink and eat while riding. No bathroom stop. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leaders: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149, Claire Tanzer, , 215-840-8707 , John A. Dwyer, , 215 901-5810 and Samer Eid, ,  

  • December 1210:00AM
    Fri December 12, 2014 - Friday Frolic - Ft. Washington State Park to Collegeville. 10:00 Start at HAWK WATCH parking lot.

    Level B-/C+, 13-15 mph, 46 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park Hawk Watch Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Slightly later start time, due to the early morning temperature. Pretty loop through Montgomery County, passing through Ambler, Blue Bell, Evansburg, Eagleville, across the Perkiomen, on our way to Collegeville. Indoor rest stop at mile 24 at Wegman's. Return route will include the flat Schuylkill River Trail for ~5 miles, and we'll ride through Norristown Farm Park. If a second quick stop is needed, there is a convenience store at mile 38. Terrain is rolling with a few brisk climbs (total climbing is just under 3000 ft), but we will stop to regroup as needed. Most of the climbing is in the first half. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain at least 13mph average, as advertised. To access the Hawk Watch: if coming from Stenton Ave, turn north onto Joshua Rd at the traffic light. When you see the yellow deer-crossing sign, make a soft right into the state park at the "Militia Hill picnic area" sign, then quick left onto Park Rd. If approaching from Skippack Pike/73, turn south onto Militia Hill Rd, then make a quick left up the hill on Park Rd. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: 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 the daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map will be provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk (on foot). As long as we are enjoying outdoor physical exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2247612.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 139:00AM
    Sat December 13, 2014 - Main Line Cycles Brisk Ride

    Level B+, 16-17 mph, 40-55 miles. Meet at Main Line Cycles back parking lot, Narberth, PA. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Great roads with low traffic. Narberth through Bryn Mawr and out to Waynesborough Country Club. Then south to Ridley Creek State Park. Back through Villanova (and Gladwyne if the group wants more hills). No one gets dropped. Speed determined by the group. Bring a snack for brief mid-ride break. Rain cancels. Consider the on-line route approximate. Leave at 9:05AM. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1940076.
    Leaders: Jeff Diacik, , 215-783-8537 and Derek Barnes, , 610-246-3917 

  • December 139:00AM
    Sat December 13, 2014 - Plymouthh Meeting, IKEA

    Level D, 10 mph, 28 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Let's ride out to IKEA via the SRT and Mid County Trail. IT's a straight shot. Light breakfast IKEA style! Bundle up, last time it started to snow just as we got there so we cycled home in a Winter Wonderland. Will this happen again? Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 139:00AM
    Sat December 13, 2014 - Upper Montco Exploring

    Level C+/B-, 13.5-14.5 mph, 50 +/- miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Some hills (up and down), regroup as needed. Riders should be able to maintain the average pace. Rest stop in Skippack. Bring an on bike snack and something to drink. Wet roads and daily high temp under 30 cancels. Elliot Titcher 215-740-1149
    Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149

  • December 139:45AM
    Sat December 13, 2014 - 9:45 Chadds Ford to Hoopes Reservoir in Delaware, via Brandywine River. CARPOOLING AVAILABLE (8:30 MEET for car-pool -- SEE BELOW)

    Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 50 miles. Parking lot behind the Chadds Ford Post Office, at US-1/Baltimore Pike, PA-100/Creek Rd, and Hoffman's Mill Rd. The ride leaves at 9:45 am. Hilly but pretty and meandering loop through southern Chester County, PA and northern Delaware, crossing the scenic Brandywine Creek a few times, as well as a few other creeks and streams. This route is based on a ride led by Tom Madle and Katie Eberhart, with an additional loop around the lovely & peaceful Hoopes Reservoir. We'll ride on "Stargazer Rd", and through green, rural countryside. Optional quick stop in Unionville at mile 19. Indoor rest stop at mile 27 in Kennett Square - choice of eateries. Total elevation gain is 3000 ft. We will stop to regroup as needed. Most of the climbing is in the first half. Please bring an on-bike snack with you, as well as two water bottles. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain 13mph average, as advertised. CARPOOLING: 8:30am - Leader will be in the parking lot of Conklin Playground, 15 East Church Rd, Elkins Park. Conklin is located half a block south of the intersection of Church Rd & Cottman/Township Line/PA-73. (Dunkin' Donuts is on the corner of Cottman & Church.) If you would like to meet at an alternative location for car-pooling, in NE Phila. or eastern Montgomery County, please contact the Leader. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6619794.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 1312:00PM
    Sat December 13, 2014 - CANCELLED Only For The Commited (AKA Crazy). (ad-hoc ride)

    Level c+, 14-14.5 mph, 25-30 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. NEWBIES PLEASE READ DETAILS. I will lead a ride following the Thursday night hill route. There will be approximately 1,600 feet of climbing and we will average 14-14.5 mph at the end. The forecast will be cold and dry. Slightly later start time to take advantage of the warmest part of the day. We will cheerfully regroup for people a bit off the pace (including me) but if you have never done a ride of this distance, speed or elevation, today is not your day to start. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: jason zucker, , 215-219-8922

  • December 149:30AM
    Sun December 14, 2014 - Hike the "Wiss"

    Hike Hike, 2-3 mph, 7-9 miles. Meet at Valley Green Inn. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. Come test out your legs as we hike up & down the hills of Fairmont Park. As the ground will not be flat (or dry) appropriate foot ware is recommended. This will be a test to see if you are still in condition. Well-behaved, leased canines friends are welcome.We will leave on time. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leaders: Richard W. Terry, , 215-675-1536 and Loreli Voltmer, , 215-264-8653 

  • December 149:30AM
    Sun December 14, 2014 - Brig o' Doon coffee ride

    Level B+, 15+/- mph, 59 miles. Lookout Park located at 1565 River Road New Hope, PA 18938 (between Lurgan Road and Brownsburg Road East). The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Hilly ride to Ottsville through Holicong, Carversville, and Tinicum. Will head back through Point Pleasant, Carversville, and New Hope. Total elevation gain over 5500 feet. Many hills with some healthy climbs but will regroup as needed. Bring $ for food and coffee stop @ mile 23 The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6428530.
    Leader: Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358

  • December 1411:00AM
    Sun December 14, 2014 - Jay's quasi annual Hanukkah ride, 13 - 14 mph, approx 40 miles

    Level B-, 13-14 mph, ~45 miles. North Penn High School 1340 Valley Forge Rd (363), Lansdale, PA. The ride leaves at 11:00 am. We meet in the parking lot behind the school near the bus depot - Come join me for a tour of some Montgomery County & Philadelphia synagogues and a traditional lunch of potato latkes cooked by Lori the extraordinaire at the end of the ride. The ride includes a route that goes through old Chestnut Hill, an area we seldom ride through. Last year we had great weather and the long range forecast is looking good so far. Seating is limited to 12 and an RSVP is required. Snow or rain cancels and bring water and a snack. See you there Cue sheets will be available.
    Leader: Jay Sitkin, , 267-664-0939

  • December 1412:00PM
    Sun December 14, 2014 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon Ride

    Level D, 10 mph, 15 - 25 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Ride in and around Fairmount Park area. Novice ride with safety and equipment instruction provided as needed. Helmet required, tools to fix a flat tire, water recomended. Snack stop along the way. We will regroup as needed. Adverse weather (precipitation) cancels, so check the website in advance. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 1412:15PM
    Sun December 14, 2014 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off

    Level C Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch or snack stop. Meet at the Italian Fountain, near the parking garage entrance..
    Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578

  • December 141:15PM
    Sun December 14, 2014 - Sunday Afternoon (Post-Hike) Winter Ramble Bruno's to Willow Grove.

    Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 32 miles. Meet at Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves. The ride leaves at 1:15 pm. Scenic loop from Chestnut Hill to Willow Grove, via Blue Bell, Ambler, and Maple Glen. Indoor rest stop in Willow Grove at mile 19.5 at Panera Cafe, then return via Abington, Glenside and Flourtown. Rolling terrain with a few brisk climbs, but we will stop to regroup as needed. Total climbing is 1743 ft. Please make sure that your bike is ready (e.g., tires inflated) before start time, and please bring lights, just in case we are delayed. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic, 30-ish mile loop, usually through Montgomery County or Lower Bucks, with a brief rest stop. Unless otherwise stated, this winter afternoon ride will meet at Bruno's Diner (finishing point for many of the Sunday morning Wissahickon hikes). Even if you don't join the hike in the morning, you are welcome to cycle with us on this ride! We will stop to regroup if needed, but try as much as possible to maintain 13-15mph, due to short daylight. Plan is to return before 5:00pm. Please bring lights, just in case we return in the nick of time. Please ensure that your bike is ready before start time, so that we can leave promptly. Specific details will be posted for each Sunday's Route. Scheduled for EVERY Sunday throughout the winter (for the duration of the hiking season), weather permitting, EXCEPT Feb. 22. (Leader will be away cross-country skiing on 2/22). This ride will resume on March 1. If winter weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a snow activity. Cue sheets will be available. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2059046.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 167:50AM
    Tue December 16, 2014 - Minimal Breaking Hill Ride (ad-hoc ride)

    Level B/B-, 14.0-14.5 mph, 41 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 7:50 am. The weather forecast is welcoming. Assemble at 7:50 am to depart at 8:00 am SHARP! This route involves some backtracking, but minimal breaking on downhills. We will climb Umbria, River Road, Manor Road, Oak Street, Jones Road, Gypsy/Hollow, Barren Hill, then back over Umbria and into Manayunk for our only rest stop (at mile 35) for coffee (it's all about the coffee). Regrouping if necessary, but riders are expected to be able to do the advertised pace (which is what our computers should read as "average" at the finish). Preregistration strongly encouraged. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Jeffrey Braff, ,

  • December 166:00PM
    Tue December 16, 2014 - Conshohocken night rides

    Level C - B+, 13-17 mph, 25 miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Paces from 13 -17 mph depending on who shows up. About 25 miles to Lloyd Hall at Boat House Row. Short bathroom break at Lloyd Hall. BRIGHT headlight and taillight required. Part of the ride is on the Schuykill River Trail that has no lights. Various ride leaders. Bring a snack and something to eat. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancel. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leaders: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149, Claire Tanzer, , 215-840-8707 , John A. Dwyer, , 215 901-5810 and Samer Eid, ,  

  • December 1710:00AM
    Wed December 17, 2014 - Ride to Limerick (ad-hoc ride)

    Level B, 15-16 mph, 53 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Will head out from Upper Dublin HS to Limerick for coffee at Java Brewin in Limerick.Will regroup as needed but must be able to maintain the average pace. Total Elevation ~2700 feet. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6642518.
    Leader: Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358

  • December 1710:00AM
    Wed December 17, 2014 - Bucks County Morning Loop - Jamison to New Hope (ad-hoc ride)

    Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 32 miles. St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison, PA 18929. St. Cyril is at the corner of Almshouse & Meetinghouse Rds, east of PA-263. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Scenic loop from Warwick Township to New Hope in Bucks County. Pretty roads and lots of wide-open green space. Total elevation gain 1642 feet. Leaving promptly at 10:00am. John and Joel will co-lead. For questions, Joel's cell # is 267-566-7898. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6642172.
    Leader: Joel Stein, ,

  • December 177:00PM
    Wed December 17, 2014 - Nighttime Phoenixville Dog Ride

    Level C+/B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Meet at Reynolds Dog Park, Longford Rd, Oaks, PA. The ride leaves at 7:00 pm. Dress in your brightest reflective clothes, charge up your light batteries, and join us for a great workout on low-traffic roads. This ride will easily beat anything you can do on an indoor trainer. Don't lose that great conditioning just because it's darker now - seize the night and join the fun. Ride canceled if snow or ice is on the roads, or if precipitation is forecast between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Low temperatures do NOT cancel the ride - add more layers. Come out and ride - you'll be glad you did. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6106616.
    Leader: Rick Christie, , 610-787-1985

  • December 189:30AM
    Thu December 18, 2014 - Oldwick 66er

    Level B+, 16-17 mph, 66 miles. CVS Pharmacy Parking lot located at 299 N Main St, Lambertville, NJ. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Scenic mostly rolling ride on low traffic roads leaving Lambertville and heading through Flemington and Whitehouse Station to first lunch stop at Oldwick General Store. Return following roads along the Black and Raritan rivers down to Neshanic Station before peaceful return back to Lambertville. Few Climbs but nothing major will regroup as needed. No one dropped but will try to maintain advertised pace The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6642740.
    Leader: Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358

  • December 186:00PM
    Thu December 18, 2014 - Horsham Power Line Trail Ride

    Level C - B+, 13-17 mph, 25 miles. Power Line Trail on Dresher Road in Horsham, across from the hotel. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Various paces depending on who shows up. Various ride leaders. You must have a BRIGHT headlight and tail light as the power line trail has no lights. Ride also goes on the 202 bike path for a short while and through some neighborhoods. Bring something to drink and eat while riding. No bathroom stop. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leaders: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149, Claire Tanzer, , 215-840-8707 , John A. Dwyer, , 215 901-5810 and Samer Eid, ,  

  • December 199:45AM
    Fri December 19, 2014 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. For 12/19: FLOURTOWN to DEL VAL COLLEGE MARKET, BUCKS CO. (Short-cut options available.)

    Level B-/C+, 13-15 mph, 55 (or 48) miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 9:45 am. For 12/19: Flourtown to Del Val College Market in Bucks County. Pretty loop from Flourtown to Bucks County. Outbound via Maple Glen, Warrington, and Jamison. Turn-around point is just south of Doylestown. Ride on lovely, peaceful roads, such as Rushland and Mozart. Quick rest stop at mile 19 for bathroom and snack. Sit-down lunch stop at Del Val College Market at mile 36. Return via Springhouse and Fort Washington. Total elevation gain 2600 feet with rolling terrain. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain 13mph, as advertised. SHORT-CUT OPTIONS: This route will be close to Upper Dublin High School on both the outbound and return segments of the ride. Starting/finishing at UDHS will shave off ~7 miles. If you would like to meet the group at UDHS ~10:00am, please contact the Leader. There is also another option for a self-guided short-cut in the Jamison area (before the lunch stop), which will cut off ~4 miles. FLOURTOWN START/FINISH: Meet near the Giant supermarket in the Flourtown Shopping Center. This shopping center is the one with McDonald's facing Bethlehem Pike. After the ride, if anyone would like to get a post-ride cup of coffee, we have some coffee/snack options in the shopping center. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: 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 the daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map will be provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk (on foot). Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6643851.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 209:00AM
    Sat December 20, 2014 - Main Line Cycles Brisk Ride

    Level B+, 16-17 mph, 40-55 miles. Meet at Main Line Cycles back parking lot, Narberth, PA. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Great roads with low traffic. Narberth through Bryn Mawr and out to Waynesborough Country Club. Then south to Ridley Creek State Park. Back through Villanova (and Gladwyne if the group wants more hills). No one gets dropped. Speed determined by the group. Bring a snack for brief mid-ride break. Rain cancels. Consider the on-line route approximate. Leave at 9:05AM. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1940076.
    Leaders: Jeff Diacik, , 215-783-8537 and Derek Barnes, , 610-246-3917 

  • December 209:00AM
    Sat December 20, 2014 - Pennypack Park Trail

    Level D, 10 mph, 32 miles. Penn Treaty Park, Delaware Ave and Beach St. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Cycle through the River Wards of Philadelphia to Allegany Ave for a brief ride on the East Coast Greenway trail to Bridesberg. We will explore the Delaware River edge of Pennypack Park to see were the for the East Coast Greenway/ Baxter Trail will cross Pennypack Creek before traversing the entire Pennypack Park Trail to Pine Road returning via old Frankford. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 209:00AM
    Sat December 20, 2014 - Hike Ridley Creek State Park

    Hike HIKE, 3 ish mph, 6+ miles. Hunting Hill Mansion, Ridley Creek State Park: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6476523. The hike leaves at 9:00 am. Please note: This hike is NOT FOR BEGINNERS. There are numerous hills. Ridley is a very scenic park. Bring the camera. At a good pace, the loop takes about 2 1 /2 hours. 1 large water bottle should be enough. Bring your GPS app and give me a precise distance and elevation. Meet in the upper parking lot near the information sign beside the mansion at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM start. Rain cancels, snow just makes it more fun. Start location: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6476523 If you send an email, I will attach a PDF map with my route overlay to the reply. PLEASE email by 3:30 PM Friday. Thanks. Cue sheets will be available.
    Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

  • December 209:00AM
    Sat December 20, 2014 - Ride to Schwenksville

    Level C+/B-, 13.5-14.5 mph, 50 +/- miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Some hills, regroup as needed. Indoor rest stop in Schenksville. Bring an on bike snack and something to drink. Rain or wet roads cancels. Elliot Titcher 215-740-1149
    Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149

  • December 209:45AM
    Sat December 20, 2014 - CHRISTMAS at LONGWOOD GARDENS - Carpooling Available (see below)

    Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 48 miles. Rose Tree Park in Media, PA - N. Providence Rd & Rose Tree Rd, just north of the US-1 Bypass, accessible via the Blue Route (I-476). The ride leaves at 9:45 am. This scenic route through southern Delaware County & eastern Chester County is a revival of a holiday-themed ride from "back in the day", when Bob Paradise was President of BCP. Pretty loop to and from Longwood Gardens, which is decorated to the hilt for Christmas. We have the OPTION of buying tickets to enter to see their Christmas Tree show - the group can vote on this. If the group would prefer to NOT do the indoor tour, this is fine - we can admire the outdoor decorations, then get back on the road sooner. On the outbound, we have a quick Wawa break at mile 13, then, at Longwood Gardens at mile 26, we have the option of eating lunch in their indoor cafe. On the return, there's a Wawa stop if needed at mile 36. This route will take us through part of Ridley Creek State Park, past Cheyney University, and some peaceful stretches along Creek Rd. Rolling to hilly terrain with total elevation gain of 3989 feet. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain 13mph average, as advertised. For more info on the Christmas show at Longwood Gardens, please visit www.longwoodgardens.org. The meeting point (Rose Tree Park in Media) is accessible via the Blue Route to the US-1 Bypass. CARPOOLING: Leader is available to meet for carpooling, ~8:30am, in eastern Montgomery County or Northeast Philadelphia. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3668899.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 205:30PM
    Sat December 20, 2014 - Holiday Lights Ride (ad-hoc ride)

    Level ALL, 12 miles. Parking lot of Performance Bike Shop, 1300 South Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, 19147. This is in the Riverview Plaza (there's also a Staples in the same parking lot), just south of Washington Ave.. The ride leaves at 5:30 pm. Annual holiday treat of touring South Philly neighborhoods, admiring all the houses decorated to the hilt with lights. Participants of this ride are encouraged to decorate/illuminate them selves and/or their bikes. This is an 11.6-mile route. There will be an optional post-ride dinner at a Mexican restaurant on 9th Street, near the end of the ride. Please dress warmly - this will not be a fast ride. Cue sheets will be available.
    Leader: John Siemiarowski, , 445-444-3837

  • December 219:00AM
    Sun December 21, 2014 - Valley Forge Winter Ride: Sunday Edition

    Level B, 13.5 mph, 35 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Every Sunday through March, we ride 17.5 miles to Henning's Market in Harleysville, then 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon. Cue sheets will be available.
    Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405

  • December 219:30AM
    Sun December 21, 2014 - Sunday Hike in the Wissahickon

    Hike All levels, 6.5-8.5 miles. Corner of Germantown Ave & Bethlehem Pike, across from Chestnut Hill Coffee Co., 8620 Germantown Ave. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. Let's walk off some of the calories we've been consuming at our holiday dinners! Meet at the corner of Germantown Ave. & Bethlehem Pike, where there used to be a Borders Book Store. This is across the street from Chestnut Hill Coffee at 8620 Germantown Ave. From here, we'll walk a few blocks through the neighborhood to access the trailhead on Crefeld St. All the homes should be decorated for the holidays. Well-behaved canine hikers are warmly welcome to join us! Trails will include some climbing, but there will be some shorter & flatter options available. Following the hike, we will have several options for where to eat lunch -- cafes & restaurants on Germantown Ave, e.g., Cosimo's, Bruno's, etc. Chris Auth is our Co-Leader.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 2112:00PM
    Sun December 21, 2014 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon Ride

    Level D, 10 mph, 15-25 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Novice ride with safety and equipment instruction provided as needed. Helmet required, tools to fix a flat tire, water recomended. Snack stop along the way. We will regroup as needed. Adverse weather (precipitation) cancels, so check the website in advance. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 2112:15PM
    Sun December 21, 2014 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off

    Level C, 25 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Up through Germantown and LaSalle University, then across Mt Airy to Mermaid Ln for a food stop, then down Cresheim Valley Dr and back over to Schoolhouse Ln and down to MLK Drive. Cue sheets will be available.
    Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

  • December 211:15PM
    Sun December 21, 2014 - Sunday Afternoon (Post-Hike) Winter Ramble - Chestnut Hill to Horsham & Huntingdon Valley

    Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 33 miles. Meet at Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves. The ride leaves at 1:15 pm. For 12/21: Bruno's to Horsham & Huntingdon Valley. Outbound via Ft. Washington, Maple Glen, Hatboro & Horsham. Brief, indoor rest stop at Starbucks at mile 19. Return via Huntingdon Valley, Roslyn, North Hills, Flourtown. Along the way, we'll pass some parks and pretty, open green spaces. Total elevation gain 1639 feet, rolling terrain. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we try to maintain 13mph average, as needed. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic, 30-ish mile loop, usually through Montgomery County or Lower Bucks, with a brief rest stop. Unless otherwise stated, this winter afternoon ride will meet at Bruno's Diner (finishing point for many of the Sunday morning Wissahickon hikes). Even if you don't join the hike in the morning, you are welcome to cycle with us on this ride! We will stop to regroup if needed, but try as much as possible to maintain 13-15mph, due to short daylight. Plan is to return by 5:00pm. Please bring lights, just in case we return in the nick of time. Please ensure that your bike is ready before start time, so that we can leave promptly. Specific details will be posted for each Sunday's Route. Scheduled for EVERY Sunday throughout the winter (for the duration of the hiking season), weather permitting, EXCEPT Feb. 22. (Leader will be away cross-country skiing on 2/22). This ride will resume on March 1. If winter weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a snow activity. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6655771.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 236:00PM
    Tue December 23, 2014 - Conshohocken night rides

    Level C - B+, 13-17 mph, 25 miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Paces from 13 -17 mph depending on who shows up. About 25 miles to Lloyd Hall at Boat House Row. Short bathroom break at Lloyd Hall. BRIGHT headlight and taillight required. Part of the ride is on the Schuykill River Trail that has no lights. Various ride leaders. Bring a snack and something to eat. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancel. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leaders: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149, Claire Tanzer, , 215-840-8707 , John A. Dwyer, , 215 901-5810 and Samer Eid, ,  

  • December 247:00PM
    Wed December 24, 2014 - Nighttime Phoenixville Dog Ride

    Level C+/B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Meet at Reynolds Dog Park, Longford Rd, Oaks, PA. The ride leaves at 7:00 pm. Dress in your brightest reflective clothes, charge up your light batteries, and join us for a great workout on low-traffic roads. This ride will easily beat anything you can do on an indoor trainer. Don't lose that great conditioning just because it's darker now - seize the night and join the fun. Ride canceled if snow or ice is on the roads, or if precipitation is forecast between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Low temperatures do NOT cancel the ride - add more layers. Come out and ride - you'll be glad you did. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6106616.
    Leader: Rick Christie, , 610-787-1985

  • December 259:00AM
    Thu December 25, 2014 - Christmas Ride to Skippack

    Level C+/B-, 13.5-14.5 mph, 40 +/- miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Not very hilly, regroup as needed. Rest stop at the WaWa in Skippack, nothing else is open. Wet roads or stuff falling from the sky cancels, temps do not cancel unless under 25 at start time. Elliot Titcher 215-740-1149.
    Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149

  • December 2511:00AM
    Thu December 25, 2014 - Ride with your new holliday gifts

    Level D, 9-11 mph, 10-20 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 11:00 am. Bring your new bike gear and ride an easy ride through Fairmount Park. Bring Helmet, extra tube, layer properly for weather, $ for mid ride snack at 30St Station. Relaxing holiday ride. No one dropped. We might add a hill or two depending on who shows. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

  • December 256:00PM
    Thu December 25, 2014 - CANCELLED Horsham Power Line Trail Ride

    Level C - B+, 13-17 mph, 25 miles. Power Line Trail on Dresher Road in Horsham, across from the hotel. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Various paces depending on who shows up. Various ride leaders. You must have a BRIGHT headlight and tail light as the power line trail has no lights. Ride also goes on the 202 bike path for a short while and through some neighborhoods. Bring something to drink and eat while riding. No bathroom stop. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leaders: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149, Claire Tanzer, , 215-840-8707 , John A. Dwyer, , 215 901-5810 and Samer Eid, ,  

  • December 269:00AM
    Fri December 26, 2014 - Back to Schwenksville in reverse

    Level C+/B-, 13.5-14.5 mph, 45-50 +/- miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Some hills, (no Squirrel Hill - sorry) regroup as needed. Riders should be able to keep the average pace. Should be a warm day. Lunch stop, bring an on bike snack and something to drink. Online map at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6532312 wet roads cancels. Elliot Titcher 215-740-1149 Cue sheets will be available.
    Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149

  • December 269:45AM
    Fri December 26, 2014 - Friday Frolic - Upper Dublin High School to Yardley (56mi). (Short-cut option from Horsham to Yardley, 43 miles) Co-Leader Welcome

    Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 56 or 43 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:45 am. For 12/26, aka "Boxing Day": Let's enjoy the unusually mild temperature and bright sunshine predicted for late December! Pretty loop through eastern Montgomery County and Bucks County, to historic Yardley for lunch. Ride past peaceful meadows and parks along the way. We will have a choice of eateries in Yardley at the mid-way point. Rolling terrain with some brisk climbs, but nothing too severe -- total elevation gain is a pretty mild 2645 ft. Please click on the Route Map link below to view the route and the elevation profile. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain13 mph, as advertised. SHORT-CUT OPTION (43 miles): The outbound and return segments of this route overlap at Meetinghouse and Moreland Rds in Horsham. If you would like to do a shorter loop, leaving from and returning to Keith Valley Middle School on Meetinghouse Rd just south of Moreland, you will shave off ~12-13 miles. Our group should get to KVMS by10:15. Please contact the Leader if you plan to join us at KVMS. Co-Leader welcome: If you would like to lead a group on this route at an alternative pace, thank you! Please contact LMc. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: The Friday Frolic ride is scheduled for virtually every Friday, throughout the year. The Friday Frolic meets at various starting points, in order to explore different regions. Details for each Friday Frolic are posted on the daily calendar. Cue sheets and route map links are always provided. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1945083.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 279:00AM
    Sat December 27, 2014 - Main Line Cycles Brisk Ride

    Level B+, 16-17 mph, 40-55 miles. Meet at Main Line Cycles back parking lot, Narberth, PA. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Great roads with low traffic. Narberth through Bryn Mawr and out to Waynesborough Country Club. Then south to Ridley Creek State Park. Back through Villanova (and Gladwyne if the group wants more hills). No one gets dropped. Speed determined by the group. Bring a snack for brief mid-ride break. Rain cancels. Consider the on-line route approximate. Leave at 9:05AM. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1940076.
    Leaders: Jeff Diacik, , 215-783-8537 and Derek Barnes, , 610-246-3917 

  • December 279:00AM
    Sat December 27, 2014 - Valley Forge Winter Ride: Saturday Edition

    Level B, 13.5 mph, 35 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Every Saturday through March we ride17.5 miles to the Kimberton Whole Food store in Kimberton for an indoor coffee break, then 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon. Cue sheets will be available.
    Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405

  • December 279:00AM
    Sat December 27, 2014 - Barington Dinner, Barrington, NJ

    Level D, 10 mph, 36 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. I just like going to the Barrington Dinner and Restraunt, in Barrington, NJ, so let's go again! This is just South of Haddon Heights, NJ taking the Ben Franklin Bridge across the river, down along the Camden Riverfront and over through Cooper River Park. We do take a different route back. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 279:00AM
    Sat December 27, 2014 - Ride to Carversville General Store

    Level C+/B-, 13.5-14.5 mph, 50-55 +/- miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Some hills, regroup as needed. Should be a warmer day. Riders must be able to maintain the average pace. Rest stop at the general store. Bring an on bike snack and something to drink. Rain or wet roads cancels. Elliot Titcher 215-740-1149 Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149

  • December 279:00AM
    Sat December 27, 2014 - Valley Forge Winter Ride: The Extra Loop (ad-hoc ride)

    Level B, 13.5 mph, 53 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Since the weather looks promising for the Saturday ride, we will do an extra 17 mile loop from Kimberton back to Kimberton, then return to VF. Riders will have the option of returning to VF after the first Kimberton stop (tho without a ride leader). Cue sheets will be available.
    Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405

  • December 2710:00AM
    Sat December 27, 2014 - Delightful, Delicious D (and D+/C-) Ride, Saturday Edition - Glenside to Plymouth Meeting/Conshohocken

    Level D/D+/C-, 8-12 mph, 24 miles. Meet at Glenside Public Library parking lot. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This ride is for novice cyclists, newcomers to Phila., or for those seeking a gentle recovery ride. Anyone for hot coffee, tea, or cocoa, mixed with warm conversation? Scenic loop on mostly quiet, suburban roads from Glenside to Plymouth Meeting/Conshohocken to Panera Bread cafe. Indoor rest stop at mid-way point. We will climb a few hills here & there, but slow & gentle climbing (or walking up hills) is perfectly fine on this ride. We'll stop to regroup as often as needed. Cue sheets will be provided, but the route can be adjusted as needed. Ride is cancelled in the event of rain/snow/slick roads. Please contact the Leader if you have questions. Preregistering (click on the "Preregister" link here) is not required, but will save you writing time at the ride start, and helps the Leader by ensuring that your info is printed legibly. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2213422.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 2710:15AM
    Sat December 27, 2014 - Saturday C+

    Level C+, 12.5-14.5 mph, 50 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 10:15 am. Please note the start time. We'll be doing Joe Lubeck's Wegman ride. We'll climb about 2800' and ride with a steady pace and effort but, as necessary, will wait to regroup. Wet roads and/or rain cancel ride. Bring $ for Wegman's. I haven't been riding regularly, so this will be a true, laid-back C+. The weather is supposed to be sunny and mild, so we should seize the opportunity before the real doldrums set in. It's also a great way to catch up with some cronies we may not have seen during the last few weeks due to the chilly conditions. Cue sheets will be available.
    Leader: Eugene Sobel, , 215-964-4884

  • December 289:00AM
    Sun December 28, 2014 - Valley Forge Winter Ride: Sunday Edition

    Level B, 13.5 mph, 35 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Every Sunday through March, we ride 17.5 miles to Henning's Market in Harleysville, then 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon. Cue sheets will be available.
    Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405

  • December 289:00AM
    Sun December 28, 2014 - CANCELLED Breakfast Ride

    Level D+ C-, 10-11 mph, 25 miles. Meet at Bulldog Statue, 25th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Breakfast ride to Outbound Station in Conshy. We will meet and leave from the Bulldog Statue (25th and Pennsylvania) at 9AM. We will ride out the East River Drive sidepath to the Wissahickon Transfer Center---to Main St--connecting to the SRT. Enjoy some hot coffee, hot chocolate and breakfast at our destination. Contact Owen Sindler @ 215 990 3207 or . Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Owen Sindler, , 215-990-3207

  • December 289:30AM
    Sun December 28, 2014 - Hike the Wissahickon

    Hike hike, 6-7 miles. Meet at Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. Please join us as we return to Bruno's to start our hike in the beautiful Wissahickon. We'll be mainly on trails with some flat options, so hiking boots or shoes are recommended. Well-behaved, leashed canine friends are welcome.
    Leaders: Debbie Hoellein, , 215-833-5545 and James R. McClory, , (609) 513-1714 

  • December 2812:00PM
    Sun December 28, 2014 - Sunny Sunday D Ride

    Level D, 9-11 mph, 18-30 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride for any age through Fairmount Park and beyond depending on the riders assembled for the ride. Bring helmet, proper layers for the weather, $ for mid ride snack, extra tube. Pre registered riders will be notified if ride has to be cancelled for inclement weather riding conditions. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

  • December 2812:15PM
    Sun December 28, 2014 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off

    Level C Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch or snack stop. Meet at the Italian Fountain, near the parking garage entrance.
    Leader: Chuck Martin, , 215-923-1887

  • December 281:15PM
    Sun December 28, 2014 - Sunday Afternoon (Post-Hike) Winter Ramble - Chestnut Hill to East Norriton

    Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 33 miles. Meet at Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves. The ride leaves at 1:15 pm. Pretty & meandering loop from Bruno's in Chestnut Hill, to the Panera cafe in East Norriton. Outbound via LaFayette Hill and Plymouth Meeting, return via Blue Bell and Flourtown. Total elevation gain is 1633 feet, according to ridewithgps.com. Rolling terrain with a few brisk climbs (including Bean Rd at mile 12-13), but nothing too steep. Most of the climbing is in the first half, before mile 20. Brief, indoor rest stop at Panera at mile 21. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain 13 mph average, as advertised. Plan is to return by 5:00. GOOD NEWS: Winter Solstice was last Sunday. Beginning next week, we will notice daylight gradually getting longer. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic, 30-35 mile loop, usually through Montgomery County or Lower Bucks, with a brief rest stop. Unless otherwise stated, this winter afternoon ride will meet at Bruno's Diner (finishing point for many of the Sunday morning Wissahickon hikes). Even if you don't join the hike in the morning, you are welcome to cycle with us on this ride! Please bring lights, just in case we return in the nick of time. Please ensure that your bike is ready before start time, so that we can leave promptly. Specific details will be posted for each Sunday's Route. Scheduled for EVERY Sunday throughout the winter (for the duration of the hiking season), weather permitting, EXCEPT Feb. 23. (Leader will be away.) This ride will resume on March 2. If winter weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a snow activity. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6692266.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 306:00PM
    Tue December 30, 2014 - Conshohocken night rides

    Level C - B+, 13-17 mph, 25 miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Paces from 13 -17 mph depending on who shows up. About 25 miles to Lloyd Hall at Boat House Row. Short bathroom break at Lloyd Hall. BRIGHT headlight and taillight required. Part of the ride is on the Schuykill River Trail that has no lights. Various ride leaders. Bring a snack and something to eat. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancel. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leaders: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149, Claire Tanzer, , 215-840-8707 , John A. Dwyer, , 215 901-5810 and Samer Eid, ,  

  • December 306:30PM
    Tue December 30, 2014 - Monthly QR Mailing Party

    Level All Meet at Cozen O'Connor, 1650 Market St.. The ride leaves 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

  • December 317:00PM
    Wed December 31, 2014 - Nighttime Phoenixville Dog Ride

    Level C+/B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Meet at Reynolds Dog Park, Longford Rd, Oaks, PA. The ride leaves at 7:00 pm. Dress in your brightest reflective clothes, charge up your light batteries, and join us for a great workout on low-traffic roads. This ride will easily beat anything you can do on an indoor trainer. Don't lose that great conditioning just because it's darker now - seize the night and join the fun. Ride canceled if snow or ice is on the roads, or if precipitation is forecast between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Low temperatures do NOT cancel the ride - add more layers. Come out and ride - you'll be glad you did. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6106616.
    Leader: Rick Christie, , 610-787-1985

 December, 2014

RSVP - Fall Open House

If you are able to help with either set-up, or clean-up please contact Linda, Thank you.