Weekly Ride Calendar

Sunday's 

 

• G.R.I.T. Ride

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Sundays starting on March 2, 2017 and is scheduled to end on March 12, 2017. The ride will depart from various starting points (please check the daily calendar) at 8:00 am. Ride Level: A: 18mph, Distance: 45+/- miles. Bring your 29er, CX, Gravel or equip your road bike with wider tires as we mashup rides across various asphalt, gravel and sometimes dirt terrains. Expect a good challenge as we grind gravel trails and hit a few climbs with great company for no other purpose than to have fun and put in a few unpaved miles.
  Organizer: Daniel Operacz, [javascript protected email address], 267-265-9358      

• Valley Forge Winter Ride: Sunday Edition

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Sundays starting on December 25, 2016 and is scheduled to end on March 19, 2017. The ride will depart from Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms) at 9:00 am. Ride Level: B, Speed: 13.5 mph, Distance: 35 miles. Every Sunday thru March we will ride 17.5 miles to Hennings Market in Harleysville for an indoor coffee break, then ride 17.5 mile back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon. Cue sheets will be available.
  Organizer: Richard L. Wagner, [javascript protected email address], 267-738-6405      

• Kayuh Pedalers: Spring (m-a-m) Rides

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Sundays starting on March 12, 2017 and is scheduled to end on May 28, 2017. The ride will depart from Kayuh Bike and Cafe, 19th and Girard Ave at 9:00 am. Ride Level: D, C-, Speed: 10 15 mph, Distance: 15-20 miles. Casual rides, 18 years and older. This year, besides the standard rides, there will be four (4) training rides, spread through the three months, for one of our regular Pedalers. (She is going to do the Longest Day Ride in NJ, 200 miles). These rides will be between 35 and 50 miles and time and road conditions will vary. Come out and help her get ready. Watch daily ride calendar (Sundays) for info and change in start time. Contact email below or www.Kayuhbicycles.com, for more details.
  Organizer: Thomas Haney, [javascript protected email address], 267-259-5231      

• Hike the Wissahickon

  This weekly hike is scheduled on Sundays starting on November 20, 2016 and is scheduled to end on March 12, 2017. The hike will depart from from various locations accessing the Wissahickon at 9:30 am. Hike Level: intermediate hike, Distance: 6-8 miles. BCP and SCU have a joint weekly Sunday hike in the beautiful Wissahickon Gorge of Fairmount Park from mid-November until mid-March. The hikes are mainly on trails, but the hike leader can direct you toward flat options if you need an easier or quicker route. Hiking boots or shoes are recommended. Well-behaved, leashed canine friends are welcome. The hikes generally last two and a half to three hours. The first and last hike are celebrated afterward with a party. The hikes start at different sites accessing the Wissahickon, so check the daily ride listing for details. The hikes leave promptly at the stated start time of 9:30AM. For hikes beginning at the Valley Green Inn, if you park on the Chestnut Hill side, park in the upper lot and leave no valuables in the car. Organizer: Debbie Hoellein, , 215-833-5545
  Organizer: Debbie Hoellein, [javascript protected email address], 215-833-5545      

• Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride Ride and Instructional Ride

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Sundays and it is scheduled throughout the year. The ride will depart from Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum at 12:00 pm. Ride Level: D: 9-12mph. Casual introductory level ride, suited for improving group riding skills and fitness. Safety instruction provided. If noted as instructional in the listing for a specific date, the ride will also cover riding basics such as shifting, clipless pedals etc. Distance and speed will be dictated by the abilities of the group. D rides are generally 10-20 miles at a pace of 8-12 mi/hr, and the ride will regroup as necessary. Adverse weather generally cancels the ride. Helmet, bicycle in operating condition and water is required. Snacks are strongly advised. Please check the ride calendar on the website for specific details and ride leader contact information for any questions.
  Organizer: George L. Yarnell, [javascript protected email address], 610-626-3338      

• Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Sundays starting on January 1, 1987 and it is scheduled throughout the year. The ride will depart from Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum at 12:15 pm. Ride Levels: B- through C: 14mph, C+/C: 13mph, C: 12mph. A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop. Some climbing is required.
  Organizers: Tom Witt, [javascript protected email address], 215-665-5578, Jim Kahn, [javascript protected email address], 215-771-4487, Chuck Martin, [javascript protected email address], 215-923-1887 and Delora Winslow, [javascript protected email address], 215-796-8917      

• Sunday Afternoon (Post-Hike) Winter Ramble Ride (General description -- specific details will be posted for each Sunday)

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Sundays starting on November 20, 2016 and is scheduled to end on March 12, 2017. The ride will depart from Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves at 1:20 pm. Ride Level: C+/B-, Speed: 13-15 mph, Distance: 30-35 miles. Scenic, 30-35-ish mile loop, usually through Montgomery County or Lower Bucks, with a brief rest stop. Unless otherwise stated, this winter afternoon ride will meet most Sundays at Bruno's Diner (finishing point for many of the Sunday morning Wissahickon hikes). Instead of Bruno's, we may on occasion meet at another location in Chestnut Hill. Even if you don't join the hike in the morning, you are welcome to cycle with us on this afternoon 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. 26. (Leader will be away cross-country skiing on 2/26). This ride will resume on March 5. If winter weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a snow activity, e.g., cross-country skiing or snow-shoeing. As long as we keep moving throughout the winter, we will maintain our base fitness level for the return of spring cycling in March. Cue sheets will be available.
  Organizer: Linda McGrane, [javascript protected email address], 267-251-7862      

Tuesday's 

 

• Bulldog Ride

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Tuesdays starting on March 21, 2017 and is scheduled to end on September 5, 2017. The ride will depart from Bulldog Statue, 25th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. at 5:45 pm. Ride Level: B/B-, Speed: 15 mph, Distance: 30-37 miles. Ride north towards Ambler riding through Schuylkill Park to Stenton Rd. How far out we go depends on daylight available. No cue sheet. No rest stops. Will regroup to let the ride leader catch up. Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizers: Bruce Taubman, [javascript protected email address], 856-392-9677 and Chris McEntee, [javascript protected email address], (484) 483-5822      

• Conshohocken Night Lights Rides - 25 +/- miles. 13-14+ MPH

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Tuesdays starting on February 7, 2017 and is scheduled to end on March 28, 2017. The ride will depart from Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot at 6:00 pm. Ride Level: c, Speed: 13-14 mph, Distance: 25 miles. Is spinning too boring a way to maintain your riding fitness level? Join us on Tuesday nights for a ride down the SRT to the Art Museum and back. We leave from the Jacobs Engineering parking lot on Ash Street on the left closest to the river and ride to the Art Museum via Umbria Street, Main Street Manayunk, and, if there are enough of us, MLK Drive. There is a brief stop at Lloyd Hall. Other paces may be offered if there is a leader. Strong headlamp (200 lumen minimum), and tail light are required as is reflective clothing. Rain, Snow or Ice on the trail or roads, and daytime high below freezing will cancel the ride. Please plan to arrive by 1745 so we can leave on time
  Organizer: John A.  Dwyer, [javascript protected email address], 215 901-5810      

• Tuesday Night from North Penn High School

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Tuesdays starting on March 21, 2017 and is scheduled to end on September 26, 2017. The ride will depart from North Penn High School - meet behind the school near the bus depot at 6:00 pm. Ride Level: C+/B-, Speed: 13-15 mph. Tuesday evening C+/B- ride from North Penn High School. We will meet at 6pm every Tuesday evening through the end of September. The rides will begin the season at 13-14mph and increase to occasional 15-16mph rides as the season slowly progresses. The riding distance is determined by the amount of sunlight. Come on out and discover new roads and routes. We never repeat a route during a single season. Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizer: Jay Sitkin, [javascript protected email address], 267-664-0939      

• Ride Yer Bike Tuesday

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Tuesdays and is scheduled to end on September 28, 2021. The ride will depart from various starting points (please check the daily calendar) at 9:30 pm. Ride Levels: A-/B+: 16-17mph, B-: 13.5-14.5mph, C+: 12-13mph, Distance: 35-50 miles. Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Sometimes we'll ride familiar routes, sometimes new ones. Expect good company on safe/low trafficked roads. Lunch stops may be sit down, takeout, or in a park (bring a sandwich/snack). Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely, obey traffic laws and follow: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy - rain cancels, but will likely reschedule for Wed. NOTE: Ride starts @ 9:30 in Sept & 10:00 in Oct. The 4th Tues. of the month starts @ Central Pk, Doylestown. Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizers: Howard Hochheiser, [javascript protected email address], 215-913-3246, Daniel Operacz, [javascript protected email address], 267-265-9358 and Bob Doyle, [javascript protected email address], 703-963-9905      

Wednesday's 

 

• Day / Night Phoenixville Dog Ride

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Wednesdays starting on March 22, 2017 and is scheduled to end on April 26, 2017. The ride will depart from Reynolds Dog Park, Longford Rd, Oaks, PA at 6:00 pm. Ride Level: B-, Speed: 13.5-14.5 mph, Distance: 40-50 miles. The Phoenixville Day / Night dog rides return ! Celebrate the return of spring and longer days by joining us for daytime/nighttime rides until the end of April. Starting in the daylight, these rides continue in the dark for another 2-2.5 hours. These are beautiful rides on low-traffic roads. A strong headlight and taillight are required. No one dropped, regroup as necessary, but please be prepared to ride the advertised pace on rolling to hilly terrain. Precipitation and icy road conditions cancel. Cold temperatures do NOT cancel, but may shorten the ride. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20039945.
  Organizer: Rick Christie, [javascript protected email address], 610-787-1985      

Thursday's 

 

• Thursday Night from North Penn High School

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Thursdays starting on March 23, 2017 and is scheduled to end on September 28, 2017. The ride will depart from north Penn High School - meet behind the school near the bus depot at 6:00 pm. Ride Level: C+/B-, Speed: 13-15 mph. Thursday evening C+/B- ride from North Penn High School. We will meet at 6pm every Thursday evening through the end of September. The rides will begin the season at 13-14mph and increase to occasional 15-16mph rides as the season slowly progresses. The riding distance is determined by the amount of sunlight. Come on out and discover new roads and routes. We never repeat a route during a single season. Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizer: Jay Sitkin, [javascript protected email address], 267-664-0939      

Friday's 

 

• Friday Frolic w/Linda. This is the generic description. Specific details will be posted on daily calendar for each Friday.

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Fridays starting on December 7, 2012 and is scheduled to end on February 5, 2027. The ride will depart from various starting points (please check the daily calendar) at 9:30 am. Ride Level: B-: 14mph, Distance: 45-50, +/- miles. Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, etc. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Please check daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk, or snow activity. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing. Cue sheets will be available.
  Organizer: Linda McGrane, [javascript protected email address], 267-251-7862      

Saturday's 

 

• Valley Forge Winter Ride: Saturday Edition

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Saturdays starting on December 24, 2016 and is scheduled to end on March 18, 2017. The ride will depart from Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms) at 9:00 am. Ride Level: B, Speed: 13.5 mph, Distance: 35 miles. Every Saturday thru March we will ride 17.5 miles to Kimberton Wholefood store in Kimberton for an indoor coffee break, the ride 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon. Cue sheets will be available.
  Organizer: Richard L. Wagner, [javascript protected email address], 267-738-6405      

• Toss of the Dice 2.0

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Saturdays and is scheduled to end on December 31, 2029. The ride will depart from Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum at 9:15 am. Ride Level: B: 15mph, Distance: 35-80 miles. Various friendly rides per DAILY RIDE CALENDAR departing FROM THE PARKING ATTENDANT BOOTH at specified time and ranging 35-80 miles. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Bring food or money for snack along the way, as well as a spare tube, tire irons and multi-tool. Check daily listing for route information. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred. Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizer: Matthew Bidwell, [javascript protected email address], 215-300-8880      

March, 2017