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Level C+ , 13.5 +/- mph, 40 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park, Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Note that today we'll just have one pace. Bring yer bike and sense of adventure. Some days we'll ride familiar favorite routes, other days we'll scope out some new routes. Today we'll ride to the DelVal College Farm Market. Easy ride, pretty flat for the area. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the average pace. Will usually have a sit-down lunch stop. Check with ride leaders if forecast is iffy. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4337334.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246 and Howard Haber, , 610-715-2881 

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Level C, 12.2 mph, 32 +/- miles. Meet at Whites Road Park between Broad St and Valley Forge Rd, Lansdale. The ride leaves at 10:30 am. Generally, we'll stop for a short food break but bring a snack and plenty of water just in case. This ride will definitely be at a slower pace than Howard's team. Cancellations for whatever reason will be done by 8:30 a.m. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Walt Spadt, , 215-855-8480

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Level B, 15 to 16 mph, 28 miles. Meet at Bulldog Statue, 25th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.. The ride leaves at 5:45 pm. Ride north thru Shukll park to Stenton Rd Make our way to Cochshahocken and onto the bike path Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Bruce Taubman, , 856-392-9677

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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

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Level C+, B-, B/B+, A, 12-20 mph, 20-35+ miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, John A. Dwyer, , 215 901-5810 , Tae Kwak, , 267-788-4221 and Howard Haber, , 610-715-2881 

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Level C+/B-, 13 mph, 25-32 miles. Meet at Reynolds Dog Park, Longford Rd, Oaks, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Join us every Wednesday evening for beautiful rides on low traffic roads. The route lengths will increase as daylight increases. The rolling terrain of Chester County provides an excellent mid-week workout. No one is dropped, but please be prepared to average 13 mph on rolling terrain. Rest rooms and fresh water are available at the starting location. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Rick Christie, , 610-787-1985

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Level D/D+/C-, 8-11 mph, 10-22 miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:15 pm. Gently paced post-work evening ride, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. Pedal away our stresses from the work day at a relaxed pace. We'll be meeting in the same parking lot as the "NW Philly Multi-Level Rides" listed above for this evening. We'll meet in the rear of the parking lot, near Mr. P.'s Pizza & Pasta. From Bethlehem Pike, you'll see a McDonald's at the front of the shopping center. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. Cue sheets will not be available. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level C+, 13-14 mph, 20-25 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:45 pm. A moderately hilly ride conquering 3 Main Line hills that regroups at the top of each climb. As the days lengthen, so does the ride and we should be nearing 30 miles by July. This year we will make a conscious effort to maintain a true C+ pace. No riders will be dropped. 50% chance of rain between 6:00 and 8:00 cancels the ride. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Joseph Lubeck, , 610-291-3014

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Level C/C+ and B-, 13-14 and 14-15 mph, 20-35+ miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Note, no bathroom facilities. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, Katie Eberhart, , 215-868-5425 and Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 

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Level D/D+/C-, 8-12 mph, 10-20 miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 6:15 pm. Gently paced post-work evening ride, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. We'll be meeting in the same parking lot as the "Multi-Level Conshohocken Rides". We'll start by riding on the Schuylkill River Trail in March. As riders get stronger, we can turn off the SRT and explore some pretty roads in the area. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level B-/C+, 13-14.5 mph, 47 miles. Meet at Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves. The ride leaves at 9:45 am. FOR 4/4: MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEANDER. 47 miles along pretty, rolling terrain in eastern Montgomery County. Outbound via Oreland, Ambler, Worcester. Return to Chestnut Hill via Lansdale and Blue Bell. Brief rest stop at Merrymead Farm Market at mile 21, and a sit-down lunch stop at Whole Foods Market in North Wales at mile 35. Total elevation is 2600 feet of climbing. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain at least 13mph average, as advertised. 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. 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/820358.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 30 (+7) miles. Meet at Glenside Public Library parking lot. The ride leaves at 7:00 am. Ride from Glenside, eastern Montgomery County, to Rittenhouse Square downtown, to join Owen's ride to the 7th Annual Philly Spring Clean-up on Columbus Blvd. We need to meet Owen's Clean-up ride at 8:15 at Rittenhouse Square. The Clean-up event is a great opportunity to help beautify our city. This route uses the same roads out and back between Glenside and downtown, including the path on Kelly Drive. (The Philly Spring Clean-up project is organized by the City of Phila.'s Streets Dept - http://phillycleanup.com.) Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4309814.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level B-/C+, 13.75-14.5 mph, 47 +/- miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 7:55 am. Beat the forecast stronger afternoon wind. Assemble at 7:55. We willl leave at 8:05 SHARP! Ride through East Falls, Mount Airy, Chestnut Hill, Wyndmor, Fort Washington, Upper Dublin, Oreland, Whitemarsh, Ambler, and Manyunk. Many hills, but no killers. One quick comfort stop at mile 18, and long coffee stop in Manyunk at mile 40 or so. (it's all about the coffee.) Riders doing advertised pace will not be dropped. Partial cue sheet showing turns, but not milage markers. .
Leader: Jeffrey Braff, ,

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Level D, 10 mph, 7 miles. Rittenhouse Square Fountain. The ride leaves at 8:15 am. D & Cleanup Ride---South Philadelphia--Saturday April 5, 2014 8:15 Leave Time Join a Ride to 7th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup. Meet me at Rittenhouse Square fountain for 8:15 departure to Oregon Ave. and Columbus Blvd. BCP will be participating in Philly Spring Cleanup by polishing up the Columbus Blvd. roadway between Oregon Ave. and Front St.. The event will begin at 9AM and end before noon. The Philadelphia Streets Dept. will assign some mechanical sweepers to clean glass and dirt in the bike lanes and gutters after we have gathered up larger pieces of litter and scrap metal. We will be provided rakes, gloves and trash bags. For our safety, the roadway will be closed to traffic while we clean. Please come out and help make the Ride to the Lakes litter free. RSVP and pre-register with Owen Sindler @ so BCP can track the number of volunteers. Please feel free to meet us at the site as well. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Owen Sindler, , 215-990-3207

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Level B/B+, 16-17 mph, 60 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:45 am. We are a friendly B ride that stops at traffic lights and does not drop riders who can ride the advertised pace. Our rolling speed on flat terrain is 18-20 mph. Bring $ for a snack near the midpoint. This week we will ride to the West Point area. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is //ridewithgps.com/routes/2873295.
Leader: Scott Johnson, , 215-530-2119

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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. New start time, 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 

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Level D, 10 mph, 25 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Come cycle each Saturday in April a little bit farther and a little bit faster and become a little bit stronger and get to be a little bit more confident cyclist. This Saturday's ride is to the Out Bound Station Cafe on the Schuylkill River Trail in Conshohocken, 25 miles total, next Saturday's D ride is to Bridgeport, across the Schuylkill River from Norristown, 35 miles and the third Saturday's D ride is to Betzwood rest area on the north side of Valley Forge National Park, 45 miles and the last Saturday of April's D ride is to Phoenixville, 55 miles. Challenge yourself to do them all! Rain one hour before start cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level C+/B-, 13-14 mph, 60 +/- miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Join us as Elliot leads us out to the Lumberville General Store on River Rd, where we will take a rest stop. We will regroup as needed but please be able to maintain the advertised pace. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149

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Level C/C+, 13-14 mph, 40-50 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Frequently we ride the Ambler ride. We'll keep a steady pace and effort but, as necessary, will wait to regroup. There will be some hills to climb on the ride and in order for the average speed to be 13-14 mph sometimes we will be going faster than 14 mph. Bring money for a snack. Wet roads or rain at 8:00 AM or over 50% forecast for rain between 8:00 and noon cancel ride. Check the web site for up-to-date information. Cue sheets are available for the ride to Toto's and the ride to North Wales in the BCP cue sheet library
Leader: Chuck Martin, , 215-923-1887

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Level C+, 13 mph, 52 miles. East Amwell School on Wertsville Rd in Ringoes.. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Back to Hunterdon County in New Jersey. The ride travels through mostly country roads with little traffic. Terrain is mostly rolling with one climb of notice: Vliettown Rd. at mile 28.6, just before lunch at the Ordwick General Store at mile 30.4 Bring sufficient water and snacks. A go/no go message will be sent to the list in case of bad weather at about 7:00 am on the day of the ride. Directions to the ride: I-95 north to the first exit in New Jersey, toward Lambertsville. At Lambertsville, go right onto Rt. 179 for about five miles and a right onto Wertsville Rd. (by the Carousel Restaurant). Cross Rt. 202 and the school is on your left. About a hour from center city. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Luis Figueroa, ,

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Level D-, 9.4 mph, 9.5 miles. Trophy Bikes 712 N. 2nd St.. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. There are roadie rides, MTB rides, paceline rides, hill rides and thrill rides, training rides and straining rides and full tilt cardio-complaining rides. Which leaves a niche for the opposite of the above--the Casual Mess Ride. Our monthly, politely-paced shop ride makes its debut this very Saturday, April 5th. Meets 10 am at Trophy Bikes 712 N. 2nd St. (just off the Spring Garden St. bike lanes) Bring your most comfortable bike: that old cruiser, clunker or 3-speed you've been neglecting. We'll ramble around town, out to the river, pause for a moment, then wind up at Yard's tasting room on the Delaware at the crack of noon for a quick beer or seltzer with lime. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Krattenmaker McGettigan, , 215-790-9986

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Level C+/B-, B/B+, and C-, 14 +/-, 16.5 +/- & 12 +/- mph, 43, 30 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Note that we now have three paces. The C- group will stop at the DelVal Farm Mkt and then return (about 30 miles). Join us on a ramble in Montgomery and Bucks counties. We'll wiggle our way to the 202 Bypass bike trail, take a brief rest stop at Central Park outside of Doylestown, meander a bit above Doylestown, and hit the DelVal Farm Market on our return. Option for an additional flat 10 miles after returning to UDHS. Mostly trail and scenic/low traffic roads. Relatively flat ride for the area. Will regroup as needed - but must be able to maintain the advertised pace. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4350751.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358 and Leigh Weber, , 215 519 1697 

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Level C+ and B-, 13-15 mph, 40 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park, Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Join us getting in some early spring miles AND performing a civic duty. (BCP is an Adopt-A-Highway co-sponsor, along with the Brandywine Bike Club, for a stretch of Yellow Springs Rd. outside of Valley Forge Nat'l Park). This ride from Flourtown will get us to Valley Forge via Norristown Farm Park and the Schuylkill River Trail. Quick bathroom break at the Betzwood picnic area of VFNP before starting the clean-up (which will be about an hour), and a quick bathroom break at the VF Visitor Center on the return. The meeting point for the clean-up activity will be the small gravel parking lot at the bottom of Yellow Springs Road, immediately after the white covered bridge over Valley Creek. Refreshments, snacks, work gloves, safety vests, and trash bags will be provided for the clean-up project. Ideally, we'd like to have a crew of 8 volunteers for the clean-up, for efficient teamwork. Please note: there will be a total of 4 Adopt-a-Highway clean-up events during the course of 2014. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1033021.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level B, 13 mph, 53 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 New Hope, Lumberville, Tinicum. Will head back through Bedminster, Danboro, Furlong, Pineville. Total elevation gain ~4200 feet. Many hills mostly on the way out, including one killer but will regroup as needed and no one dropped. Bring $ for food and coffee stop @ mile 23. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4259069.
Leader: Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358

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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. Entry level ride for those new to group riding or looking to improve fitness for higher-level rides. Safety and equipment instruction provided as needed. Helmet, tube for tire and water required. Snack recommended. Route will be in the Fairmount Park area, tailored based on the abilities of the group, and will regroup as needed. Rain one hour before ride start cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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

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Level D thru A, 10-20 mph, 10-40 miles. Meet at Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley ( over 100 riders). Seven different ride groups to choose from including a "hybrid" group. See weekly ride section for additional details Cue sheets will be available.
Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578, John W. Moser, , 610-630-8078 and Michael Lefkowitz, , 610-687-2923 

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Level C, 12.2 mph, 32 +/- miles. Meet at Whites Road Park between Broad St and Valley Forge Rd, Lansdale. The ride leaves at 10:30 am. Generally, we'll stop for a short food break but bring a snack and plenty of water just in case. This ride will definitely be at a slower pace than Howard's team. Cancellations for whatever reason will be done by 8:30 a.m. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Walt Spadt, , 215-855-8480

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Level B, 15 to 16 mph, 28 miles. Meet at Bulldog Statue, 25th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.. The ride leaves at 5:45 pm. Ride north thru Shukll park to Stenton Rd Make our way to Cochshahocken and onto the bike path Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Bruce Taubman, , 856-392-9677

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Level D/D+/C-, 8-11 mph, 10-20 miles. Meet at Glenside Public Library parking lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away the day's stresses, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. We'll be meeting in the parking lot adjacent to the library. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. This ride is scheduled for 3/4 Tuesdays each month, however, one Tuesday a month, this leader leads the "Ride to the Newsletter Mailing Party" instead. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level C+, B-, B/B+, A, 12-20 mph, 20-35+ miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, John A. Dwyer, , 215 901-5810 , Tae Kwak, , 267-788-4221 and Howard Haber, , 610-715-2881 

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Level C+/B-, 13 mph, 25-32 miles. Meet at Reynolds Dog Park, Longford Rd, Oaks, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Join us every Wednesday evening for beautiful rides on low traffic roads. The route lengths will increase as daylight increases. The rolling terrain of Chester County provides an excellent mid-week workout. No one is dropped, but please be prepared to average 13 mph on rolling terrain. Rest rooms and fresh water are available at the starting location. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Rick Christie, , 610-787-1985

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Level ALL members are welcome. Roxborough YMCA, 7201 Ridge Ave (at Domino Lane), Philadelphia, PA, 19128. YMCA is behind the CVS Pharmacy on the corner.. The ride leaves at 6:45 pm. Joe Stafford, Executive Director of the Bicycle Access Council of PA, will be presenting to BCP an update on state-wide bicycle advocacy and legislation at tonight's Board meeting. The Bicycle Access Council is a non-profit advocacy organization that serves as a forum for Pennsylvania bicyclists and as an ombudsman for bicycling issues. Joe speaks fluent PennDoT-ese, and it was Joe who wrote the language for the Bicycle Safety Law (aka, the "Four Foot Passing Law"), enacted in April of 2012. Joe is currently working to help get the "Share the Road" license plate legislation passed in the PA Senate. Light refreshments will be served. We meet in the Multi-Purpose Room on the second floor of the Roxborough YMCA. The entrance & parking lot of the "Y" are on Domino Lane
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level C+, 13-14 mph, 20-25 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:45 pm. A moderately hilly ride conquering 3 Main Line hills that regroups at the top of each climb. As the days lengthen, so does the ride and we should be nearing 30 miles by July. This year we will make a conscious effort to maintain a true C+ pace. No riders will be dropped. 50% chance of rain between 6:00 and 8:00 cancels the ride. I added the route via RidewithGPS. If you want to pre-register, please do so. I left it open till 4pm on Thursday, so we don't waste daylight signing in. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4407590.
Leader: Michael  Fox, , 215-605-1783

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Level C/C+ and B-, 13-14 and 14-15 mph, 20-35+ miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Note, no bathroom facilities. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, Katie Eberhart, , 215-868-5425 and Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 

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Level D/D+/C-, 8-12 mph, 10-20 miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 6:15 pm. Gently paced, post-work evening ride, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. We'll be meeting in the same parking lot as the "Multi-Level Conshohocken Rides". We'll start by riding on the Schuylkill River Trail, and/or, the Cross-County Trail which connects the Schuylkill to Plymouth Meeting. As riders get stronger, we can turn off the trail and explore some pretty roads in the area. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level B-/C+, 13-14.5 mph, 47 miles. Meet at Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves. The ride leaves at 9:45 am. FOR 4/11: MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEANDER. 47 miles along pretty, rolling terrain in eastern Montgomery County. Outbound via Oreland, Ambler, Worcester. Return to Chestnut Hill via Lansdale and Blue Bell. Brief rest stop at Merrymead Farm Market at mile 21, and a sit-down lunch stop at Whole Foods Market in North Wales at mile 35. Total elevation is 2600 feet of climbing. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain at least 13mph average, as advertised. 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. 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/820358.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level B+, 16-17 mph, 40-55 miles. Meet at Main Line Cycles back parking lot, Narberth, PA. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. New start time, 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 8:05AM. 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 

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Level B/B+, 16-16.5 mph, 48 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:45 am. We are a friendly B ride that stops at traffic lights and does not drop riders who can ride the advertised pace. We're going to Ambler this week and our rolling speed on flat terrain is 18-20 mph. Bring $ for a snack near the midpoint.
Leader: Kevin Levy, ,

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Level D, 10 mph, 35 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Come cycle each Saturday in April a little bit farther and a little bit faster and become a little bit stronger and get to be a little bit more confident cyclist. This Saturday's D ride is to Bridgeport, across the Schuylkill River from Norristown, 35 miles and the third Saturday's D ride is to Betzwood rest area on the north side of Valley Forge National Park, 45 miles and the last Saturday of April's D ride is to Phoenixville, 55 miles. Challenge yourself to do them all! Rain one hour before start cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level C/C+, 13-14 mph, 48 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Change of pace....we are going to Devon. Good hill training for those getting a slow start to your new year, but a lot of down hill on the way back. We stop at mile 27 to eat at Whole Foods. No one dropped. We'll keep a steady pace and regroup at several locations or as necessary. NOAA 50+% chance of rain between 8:00 a.m. and noon, or wet roads at 8.00 a.m. cancels ride. PRE-REGISTERING (EASY TO DO!) doesn't commit you to go, but it does speed the ride start up! Thanks! Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3645093.
Leader: Bill Wright, , 610-592-4477

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Level C+ and B-, 13.5 +/- and 14.5 +/- mph, 43 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park, Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Join Linda and I and ride to Hennings Market in Harleysville. Expect scenic, low-trafficked roads with rolling hills (no killer hills). We'll regroup as needed, but please be able to maintain the advertised pace. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4245603.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246 and Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 

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Level C+/B-, 13-14.5 mph, 22 (+ 39) miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. Short (22-mile) loop from Flourtown to Norristown, to ADD onto the "Groovin' with the Gavlicks" 39-mile ride leaving from Powell St in Norristown at 9:30. (Please see the SCU Meetup calendar for details of the 9:30 "Groovin with the Gavlicks" ride.) This short loop takes us through Blue Bell outbound to Norristown, and we return via Plymouth Meeting, ~10-11 miles each way. Total climbing 1000 feet. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4426034.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level B-ish, 15.5 - 16.5 mph, 57 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park, Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Forecast is for sun and 70+ degrees. No better way to enjoy the day than logging some miles with friends. Familiar, low-traffic roads as we wind our way to Wegmans in Warrington. A few climbs but nothing crazy. We'll regroup as necessary but please be prepared to ride the average pace. If interested in cue sheet please send an e-mail to me. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1805462.
Leader: Howard Haber, , 610-715-2881

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Level D, 8-12 mph, 16-20 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Entry level ride for those new to group riding or looking to improve fitness for higher-level rides. Safety and equipment instruction provided as needed. Helmet, tube for tire and water required. Snack recommended. Route will be in the Fairmount Park area, tailored based on the abilities of the group, and will regroup as needed. Adverse weather (precipitation, excessive cold) generally cancels, so check the website in advance. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Dennis M. Schilling, , 215-677-0291

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Level C, 25-35 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch stop. All welcome.
Leader: Sam Wiley, , 215-514-4242

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Level D thru A, 10-20 mph, 10-40 miles. Meet at Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley ( over 100 riders). Seven different ride groups to choose from including a "hybrid" group. See weekly ride section for additional details Cue sheets will be available.
Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578, John W. Moser, , 610-630-8078 and Michael Lefkowitz, , 610-687-2923 

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Level C+ and B, 13.5 +/- and 15.5 +/- mph, 35-50 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park, Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Bring yer bike and sense of adventure. Some days we'll ride familiar favorite routes, other days we'll scope out some new routes. Check back a few days prior to the ride for an updated listing for the ride's details: destination, distance, terrain and whether both paces will be offered. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the average pace. Will usually have a sit-down lunch stop. Check with ride leaders if forecast is iffy. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246 and Howard Haber, , 610-715-2881 

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Level C, 12.2 mph, 32 +/- miles. Meet at Whites Road Park between Broad St and Valley Forge Rd, Lansdale. The ride leaves at 10:30 am. Generally, we'll stop for a short food break but bring a snack and plenty of water just in case. This ride will definitely be at a slower pace than Howard's team. Cancellations for whatever reason will be done by 8:30 a.m. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Walt Spadt, , 215-855-8480

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Level C+, B-, B/B+, A, 12-20 mph, 20-35+ miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, John A. Dwyer, , 215 901-5810 , Tae Kwak, , 267-788-4221 and Howard Haber, , 610-715-2881 

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Level C+/B-, 13 mph, 25-32 miles. Meet at Reynolds Dog Park, Longford Rd, Oaks, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Join us every Wednesday evening for beautiful rides on low traffic roads. The route lengths will increase as daylight increases. The rolling terrain of Chester County provides an excellent mid-week workout. No one is dropped, but please be prepared to average 13 mph on rolling terrain. Rest rooms and fresh water are available at the starting location. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Rick Christie, , 610-787-1985

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Level B/B-, 13.5-14.0 mph, 41 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 7:50 am. 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 34) 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). Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Jeffrey Braff, ,

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Level C+, 13-14 mph, 20-25 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:45 pm. A moderately hilly ride conquering 3 Main Line hills that regroups at the top of each climb. As the days lengthen, so does the ride and we should be nearing 30 miles by July. This year we will make a conscious effort to maintain a true C+ pace. No riders will be dropped. 50% chance of rain between 6:00 and 8:00 cancels the ride. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Joseph Lubeck, , 610-291-3014 and Michael Fox, , 215-605-1783 

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Level C/C+ and B-, 13-14 and 14-15 mph, 20-35+ miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Note, no bathroom facilities. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, Katie Eberhart, , 215-868-5425 and Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 

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Level B-/C+, 13-15 mph, 47 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park, Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 9:45 am. for 4/18: Pretty route from the Flourtown picnic area of Ft. Washington State Park to the food court of Wegman's in Montgomeryville for lunch. Outbound via Ambler, North Wales and Lansdale, return via Spring House and Oreland. Total elevation gain is not too severe: 1918 feet. Indoor lunch stop is at the halfway mark. After lunch, part of the return trip will be on the 202 Parkway. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain at least 13 mph average, as advertised. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on virtually every Friday, 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/4387053.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level B/B-, 14.5-15.0 mph, 47 +/- miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 7:50 am. Assemble at 7:50. We willl leave at 8:00 SHARP! Ride through East Falls, Mount Airy, Chestnut Hill, Wyndmor, Fort Washington, Upper Dublin, Oreland, Whitemarsh, Ambler, and Manyunk. Many hills, but no killers. One quick comfort stop at mile 18, and long coffee stop in Manyunk at mile 40 or so. (it's all about the coffee.) Riders doing advertised pace (which is what our computers should read as "average" at the finish) will not be dropped. Partial cue sheet showing turns, but not milage.. .
Leader: Jeffrey Braff, ,

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Level B+, 16-17 mph, 40-55 miles. Meet at Main Line Cycles back parking lot, Narberth, PA. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. New start time, 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 8:05AM. 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 

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Level B/B+, 16-17 mph, 60 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:45 am. We are a friendly B ride that stops at traffic lights and does not drop riders who can ride the advertised pace. Our rolling speed on flat terrain is 18-20 mph. Water/restroom stop at mile 26. Quick snack/coffee stop at mile 36. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3511212.
Leader: Andy Karpinski, , 484-222-0379

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Level D, 10 mph, 45 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Come cycle each Saturday in April a little bit farther and a little bit faster and become a little bit stronger and get to be a little bit more confident cyclist. This Saturday's D ride is to Betzwood rest area on the north side of Valley Forge National Park, 45 miles and the last Saturday of April's D ride is to Phoenixville, 55 miles. Challenge yourself to do them all! Rain one hour before start cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level B- / B, 14+/- mph, 75 miles. Tollgate Road Entrance of Core Creek Park next to Dog Park in Langhorne, PA 19047. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Einstein thought up the theory of relativity while riding his bicycle. Lets put on our thinking caps err helmets and see what we can imagine up or just enjoy some nice roads to Princeton as we ride past where he worked and lived for some pie. Mostly peaceful loop with short rest stops in Pennington and Lambertville. Longer food stop at D'Angelo Italian Market across form Kopps Cycle in Princeton. About 3200ft of elevation gain with a few climbs out of Delaware river basin, around Sourland mountain and leaving Princeton. No one dropped and will regroup as necessary but will try to maintain listed speed. Shorter 50mile loop can be achieved by meeting up at Washington Crossing one hour after ride start. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4304667.
Leader: Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358

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Level C+/B- & B/B+, 13.5-14.5 & 15.5-16 mph, 55 +/- miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Two ride paces to Schwenksville - Some hills and an option for Squirrel Hill. Lunch stop in Schwenksville. Regroup as needed, no one dropped but riders must be able to keep the average pace. Rain or winds over 15 mph cancels. Elliot will lead the 13.5-14.5 pace and Howard will lead the 15.5-16 pace.
Leaders: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 and Howard Haber, , 610-715-2881 

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Level C+, 14 mph, 40-50 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. This week we will be heading to Devon, PA. We'll keep a steady pace and effort and regroup as necessary. This route is substantially hillier than the "standard" Ambler route. In order to maintain the advertised pace, sometimes we will be going faster than 14 mph. Bring money for a snack/lunch at Whole Foods. Wet roads or rain at 8:00 AM or over 50% forecast for rain between 8:00 and noon cancel ride. Check the web site for up-to-date information. Cue sheets will be available at the ride start.
Leader: Rebecca Operacz, , 919-923-3404

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Level B-ish, 15.5 - 16.0 mph, 45 - 50 miles. 202 Trail Parking Lot (Knapp Rd between Dekalb Pike and 202 in Montgomery Twp). The ride leaves at 8:00 am. OK, maybe not bloody but it'll be fun. Planning an early ride so folks with plans for Easter Sunday can get home at a reasonable hour. We'll do a short training loop / recovery ride from the 202 Trail parking lot (Knapp Rd between 202 Parkway and Dekalb Pike) down to Brunos and back. A few climbs (nothing crazy - regroup as necessary) as mostly flat to rolling. Not planning a formal rest stop but plenty of places along the way (Wawa, etc) if the group wants to take a breather. No cue so we'll ensure no one dropped but please be prepared to maintain the average pace. Arrive early as we depart promptly at 8:00am. If questionable weather will make final call by 7:00am. Please consider pre-registering. Bring smiles and positive attitudes. Only ride leader gets to be a miserable SOB. Call/e-mail with any questions. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Howard Haber, , 610-715-2881

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Level C+, 13-13.5 mph, 19 (+30-35) miles. Jenkintown Whole Foods Market, Baederwood Shopping Ctr on The Fairway, ~1 mile east of Old York Rd/611.. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. This route from Jenkintown to Fort Washington (Upper Dublin High School) will allow us to connect with Claire Tanzer's Ride to Lansdale & beyond, which leaves from UDHS at 9:00am. This add-on loop is 9 miles from Jenkintown to UDHS via North Hills and Oreland, and 10 miles back. This is in addition to Claire's Lansdale ride (30-35 miles). Total elevation gain for the short loop is 1224 ft. When we meet at the Jenkintown Whole Foods Market, park at the far end of the lot, next to the Rydal Park apartments. Rest rooms are available at Whole Foods. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4218763.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level C/C+, 12.5-13 mph, 30-35 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Lesiurely ride from UDHS to Lansdale and past. 12.5-13 mph., 30 - 35 miles. Some hills. Will regroup as needed, but be prepared to maintain the average speed. The following is a link to the route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4468203 The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4468203.
Leader: Claire Tanzer, , 215-840-8707

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Level D, 8-12 mph, 16-24 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Entry level ride for those new to group riding or looking to improve fitness for higher-level rides. Safety and equipment instruction provided as needed. Helmet, tube for tire and water required. Snack recommended. Route will be in the Fairmount Park area, tailored based on the abilities of the group, and will regroup as needed. Adverse weather (precipitation, excessive cold) generally cancels, so check the website in advance. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Christopher Allan Shelton, , 484-557-8627

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Level C, 25-35 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch stop. All welcome.
Leader: Bill Wright, , 610-592-4477

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Level D thru A, 10-20 mph, 10-40 miles. Meet at Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley ( over 100 riders). Seven different ride groups to choose from including a "hybrid" group. See weekly ride section for additional details Cue sheets will be available.
Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578, John W. Moser, , 610-630-8078 and Michael Lefkowitz, , 610-687-2923 

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Level C+, 14 +/- mph mph, 35-50 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park, Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. NO 15.5 +/- MPH RIDE TODAY. 14 +/- MPH RIDE STILL ON! Heading to Wegmans in Montgomery Twp. Clean bathrooms, plenty of food and outdoor seating if nice weather. Round trip a shade under 40 miles. Will regroup as needed but must be able to maintain the average pace. If forecast iffy may push ride start back an hour or two. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4384610.
Leader: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246

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Level C, 12.2 mph, 32 +/- miles. Meet at Whites Road Park between Broad St and Valley Forge Rd, Lansdale. The ride leaves at 10:30 am. Generally, we'll stop for a short food break but bring a snack and plenty of water just in case. This ride will definitely be at a slower pace than Howard's team. Cancellations for whatever reason will be done by 8:30 a.m. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Walt Spadt, , 215-855-8480

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Level C+/B-, 13 mph, 25-32 miles. Meet at Reynolds Dog Park, Longford Rd, Oaks, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Join us every Wednesday evening for beautiful rides on low traffic roads. The route lengths will increase as daylight increases. The rolling terrain of Chester County provides an excellent mid-week workout. No one is dropped, but please be prepared to average 13 mph on rolling terrain. Rest rooms and fresh water are available at the starting location. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Rick Christie, , 610-787-1985

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Level C+, B-, B/B+, A, 12-20 mph, 20-35+ miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, John A. Dwyer, , 215 901-5810 , Tae Kwak, , 267-788-4221 and Howard Haber, , 610-715-2881 

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Level C+, 13-14 mph, 20-25 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:45 pm. A moderately hilly ride conquering 3 Main Line hills that regroups at the top of each climb. As the days lengthen, so does the ride and we should be nearing 30 miles by July. This year we will make a conscious effort to maintain a true C+ pace. No riders will be dropped. 50% chance of rain between 6:00 and 8:00 cancels the ride. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Joseph Lubeck, , 610-291-3014

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Level C/C+ and B-, 13-14 and 14-15 mph, 20-35+ miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Note, no bathroom facilities. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, Peter Velletri, , 610-420-6838 and Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 

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Level B/B-, 13.75-14.25 mph, 41 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 7:50 am. 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). Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Jeffrey Braff, ,

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Level B-/C+, 13-14.5 mph, 48- miles. Jenkintown Whole Foods Market, on The Fairway, ~1 mile east of Old York Rd/611. Park at far end of lot, near Rydal Park Apts. The ride leaves at 9:50 am. For 4/25: Pretty route from Jenkintown through Bryn Athyn, into Bucks County. Cycle past Springfield Lake and Lake Luxembourg in Core Creek Park. Sit-down lunch break in quaint Newtown at mile 21. Return via Richboro, Northampton, and Huntingdon Valley. On the return, there are places for optional rest breaks at mile 36 (Tanner's Market), or mile 40 (Wawa). Total elevation gain 2659 feet. We will regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain at least 13mph, as advertised. Lovely scenery on this route. 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/1174835.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level B/B-, 14.5-15.0 mph, 47 +/- miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 7:50 am. Assemble at 7:50. We willl leave at 8:00 SHARP! Ride through East Falls, Mount Airy, Chestnut Hill, Wyndmor, Fort Washington, Upper Dublin, Oreland, Whitemarsh, Ambler, and Manyunk. Many hills, but no killers. One quick comfort stop at mile 18, and long coffee stop in Manyunk at mile 40 or so. (it's all about the coffee.) Riders doing advertised pace (which is what our computers should read as "average" at the finish) will not be dropped. Partial cue sheet showing turns, but not milage.
Leader: Jeffrey Braff, ,

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Level B-/C+, 13-14.5 mph, 46 miles. Jenkintown Whole Foods Market, Baederwood Shopping Ctr on Fairway, ~1 mile east of Old York Rd/611. Far end of lot near Rydal Park Apts. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. Early to ride, early to party, stay longer at party. Pretty route from Jenkintown to Del Val College Farm Market, just south of Doylestown. Outbound route via Abington and Horsham, return via Chalfont and Ambler. We'll ride on new 202 Parkway for part of the way. Sit-down rest stop at Del Val College is at the halfpoint. Rolling terrain with some climbs, but nothing too steep - total elevation is 2465 ft. We will stop to regroup at needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain at least 13mph average, as advertised. Note: there are rest rooms in Whole Foods. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1945368.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level B/B+, 16-17 mph, 61 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:45 am. We are a friendly B ride that stops at traffic lights and does not drop riders who can ride the advertised pace. Our rolling speed on flat terrain is 18-20 mph. Bring $ for a snack at mile 35. At the end of the ride we will go to the BCP Spring Kick Off BBQ. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4540274.
Leader: Raymond P Wynman, , 215-816-6211

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Level D, 10 mph, 55 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Come cycle each Saturday in April a little bit farther and a little bit faster and become a little bit stronger and get to be a little bit more confident cyclist. This Saturday of April's D ride is to Phoenixville, 55 miles most entirely on the Schuylkill River Trail. Challenge yourself to do them all! Rain one hour before start cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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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. Special start time this Saturday only to attend the BCP Spring Kickoff Event after. 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 

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Level C/C+, 13-14 mph, 36 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Bring your legs. We are going to kick it up a notch with ~20 miles of hill training, but will cut the total ride short at 36 miles in lieu of the 40-50 miles we usually do. We will end up back at the Art Museum, but for those who are interested, we will continue the ride into town, ending up at the BCP Spring Kick Off BBQ for lunch, located at 740 S. 13th St. (corner of S. 13th & Fitzwater Sts.). There will be one or two brief water breaks, but will not be stopping for lunch since we have the BBQ at the end. We'll keep a steady pace and regroup at the top of all major hills. Wet roads or rain at 8:00 AM or over 50% forecast for rain between 8:00 and noon cancel ride. Check the web site for up-to-date information. Cue sheets will be available at the ride. Also check out the web link for the route. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4513470.
Leader: Bill Wright, , 610-592-4477

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Level C, 13-13.5 mph, 30-35 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:20 am. I am not prepared for ~20 miles of hill training but want to do a 30 to 35 mile ride on Saturday morning before heading to the kick-off BBQ. I plan to start with the normal route to ambler but turn back starting at Northwestern Ave. and also to go at a slightly slower pace. We will return to the Art Museum area but for those interested we will proceed from there to the BCP kick-off BBQ. No food stops is planned since we expect to end at the BBQ. We will wait for those who fall back on hills and do our best not to drop anyone.
Leader: Sam Wiley, , 215-514-4242

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Level C, 3-5/12-14 mph, 25-30 miles. Lincoln/Forbidden Drive trailhead parking area. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. , …well this one is actually, a “combo” ride…we will again meet at Lincoln/Forbidden Drive trailhead parking area. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This remains a Beginner/No Judgments ride - goal is to build into something more and we are still building! This is a No Drop ride so we will be looking for the friendliest trails possible but be prepared to know where your skills are in relation to terrain (and when you need to walk a section). We will start on the trails of Wissahickon but since the BCP Spring Kick-Off is happening on the same day, we will be cutting our “play” time in the dirt a bit short and then head down to the BCP Spring KickOff event [ http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/events/kickoff2014.html ]. We will have bathroom breaks (Valley Green Inn and elsewhere as needed). AND NOTE: After our time on the trail we return to the start point, you would not be obligated to join us for the ride down to the BCP Kick-Off event After the Kick-Off event I will lead the group back to MLK Drive or to the Art Museum. Total mileage will be 25-30 miles. Muddy trail conditions or rain at 8:00 AM or an over 50% forecast for rain between 8:00am and noon cancels the ride. Check the web site for up-to-date information. Required: Mountain bike with knobby tires (please, no hybrids; your call for cyclocross bikes); a way to fix problems trailside (spare tube(s), pump, patches, multi-tool or allen wrench and chain tool); cash for snacks; trail permit; ...a sense of humor optional but strongly recommended... Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: John A Petty II, , 215-847-6476

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Level C+/B-, 13.5-14.5 mph, 40 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park, Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 11:00 am. Note earlier start time (not 11:15). Please enter the park using the right hand side entrance (not the main parking lot entrance) and park on the grass. Join me as we ride into Philadelphia for good food, drink and company at the club's annual Spring Cycling Kickoff party. Flat to rolling hills on the way out, with a hillier, but shorter, return. Will regroup as needed. Be sure to wear your club's colors. Check back as other paces may be added. Note that Sunday the 27th is a rain date. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2390297.
Leader: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246

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Level B-ish, 15.5 - 16.5 mph, 58 miles. Meet at Whites Road Park between Broad St and Valley Forge Rd, Lansdale. The ride leaves at 8:45 am. We're off to Ringing Rock Park in Pottsgrove to see the basaltic rocks that intruded into the surrounding red shale. A hammer is best to hear the sounds (different hammers will produce different sounds when hit against the same rock - wow!) but since that's impractical riders may wish to bring their favorite bike tool. I'm not sure that'll be sufficient to produce sound but it's worth a try. Rolling hills with a few climbs. We'll regroup as necessary but please be prepared to maintain the average pace. Rest stop at Wawa just after Ringing Rock Park. Please consider using the pre-registration facility. If interested in cue sheet please e-mail me. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1410983.
Leader: Howard Haber, , 610-715-2881

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Level D, 8-11 mph, 14-28 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. We will go through Fairmont Park and beyond depending on the experience of the riders. Bring helmet, extra tube, smiles, and money for a snack stop about 1/2 way. All ages and experienced riders welcomed. There will be discussion of safety and riding with a group. This ride will go to the Kickoff Party if there is a rain delay for the Saturday party. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

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Level C, 25-35 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch stop. All welcome.
Leader: Michael J Olszewski, , 215-932-8586

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Level C, 12.2 mph, 32 +/- miles. Meet at Whites Road Park between Broad St and Valley Forge Rd, Lansdale. The ride leaves at 10:30 am. Generally, we'll stop for a short food break but bring a snack and plenty of water just in case. This ride will definitely be at a slower pace than Howard's team. Cancellations for whatever reason will be done by 8:30 a.m. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Walt Spadt, , 215-855-8480

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Level D thru A, 10-20 mph, 10-40 miles. Meet at Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley ( over 100 riders). Seven different ride groups to choose from including a "hybrid" group. See weekly ride section for additional details Cue sheets will be available.
Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578, John W. Moser, , 610-630-8078 and Michael Lefkowitz, , 610-687-2923 

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Level C+ and B, 13.5 +/- and 15.5 +/- mph, 35-50 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park, Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Bring yer bike and sense of adventure. Some days we'll ride familiar favorite routes, other days we'll scope out some new routes. Today, if the weather permits, we will ride to Wegman's in Warrington (can cut the ride short if warranted). Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the average pace. Will usually have a sit-down lunch stop. Check with ride leaders if forecast is iffy. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4525891.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246 and Howard Haber, , 610-715-2881 

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Level B, 15 to 16 mph, 30 miles. Meet at Bulldog Statue, 25th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Ride north thru Shukll park to Stenton Rd Make our way to Cochshahocken and onto the bike path Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Bruce Taubman, , 856-392-9677

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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

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Level C+/B-, 13 mph, 25-32 miles. Meet at Reynolds Dog Park, Longford Rd, Oaks, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Join us every Wednesday evening for beautiful rides on low traffic roads. The route lengths will increase as daylight increases. The rolling terrain of Chester County provides an excellent mid-week workout. No one is dropped, but please be prepared to average 13 mph on rolling terrain. Rest rooms and fresh water are available at the starting location. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Rick Christie, , 610-787-1985

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Level C+, B-, B/B+, A, 12-20 mph, 20-35+ miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, John A. Dwyer, , 215 901-5810 , Tae Kwak, , 267-788-4221 and Howard Haber, , 610-715-2881 

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