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    Liberty

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    And The Pursuit

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    Of The Ride

Today's Rides

 8:30 am COFFEE IN WAYNE (ad-hoc ride)

 9:15 am G.R.I.T Ride - Flourtown to Philly

19 10:00 am Sunshine & Coffee: Yardley to Lambertvill...

5 12:00 pm Sunny Sunday D Ride

 12:15 pm  Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off

 

Winter Fitness Presentation

 

Upcoming Events

April 11th, 6:30 PM - Ride Leader Training

April 22nd, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Smart Cycling Course

April 23rd, 4:00pm - Members’ Celebration & Recognition Dinner

May 19th, 20th, 21st - Spring-n2-Cycling Weekend
New hotel (Best Western Plus) in Lewisburg, PA.
Registration Open

RSVP to Picnic



Welcome To Bicycle Club of Philadelphia


life, liberty and the pursuit of the ride

About BCP

BCP is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that promotes bicycling in the greater Philadelphia area.

We offer numerous FREE group recreational rides throughout the year as well as other numerous social and cycling events.

 

Join BCP

  

Our Bike Rides

 

Everyone welcome

All Levels of Speed & Difficulty

Recurring Weekly Rides

Calendar that lists all individual rides

Benefits

 

Monthly Newsletter

Discounts at Bike Shops

Active E-Mail List about Bicycling

Ride with GPS Club Site

Club Events

 

Scenic Schuylkill Century

Peter N. Odell Memorial Ride

Fall 3-Day Weekend

Spring n2 Cycling Weekend

Community Outreach

 

BCP exhibits at community health fairs and fitness expos.

Makes charitable contributions and/or memberships to various bike related organizations that benefit the biking community

Upcoming BCP Events


Save the date.

  • SCU & BCP Ride Leader Training

  • Smart Cycling Course

  • Annual BCP Members’ Dinner

  • Spring n2 CyclingSpring n2 Cycling Weekend

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy - April 11th at 6:30pm

Join us to learn the ins and outs of designing rides, listing rides, managing the process, being a ride leader others want to follow, and keeping everyone safe! Find yourself a mentor and lead your first ride together!

FYI: This is a 3-part class. 1.) a classroom training component, 2.) an online component to be completed at your own pace after the classroom training, 3.) posting and leading at least one club ride with a current ride leader along as a mentor to certify that you are a good ride leader.

Preregistration is required.

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Cosmic Cafe - April 22, 2023 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

BCP Smart Cycling Course will be led by George Yarnell, a League Certified Instructor.

The emphasis of this course will discuss bike safety, basic A-B-C’s of biking. There will be instructions of rules of the road, rights and legal responsibilities, bike handling skills for navigating road hazards, and participating in a guided ride through the city.

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The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Ln, Bala Cynwyd PA, April 23rd, 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Join us! for our Members’ Celebration & Recognition Dinner, to celebrate our 2022 riding year, honor our friends who volunteer to make our club so successful, and to ring in the 2023 cycling year. Anticipate an evening of camaraderie and great food.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you'd like to help with planning the Banquet, please contact Linda McGrane, at 267-251-7862, or,

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May 19th to May 21nd, 2023 (Rain or Shine)

New hotel (Best Western Plus) in Lewisburg, PA

We will be staying in the charming town of Lewisburg, home of Bucknell University. Cycle along pastoral landscapes and lots of historic covered bridges.  This picturesque region of Pennsylvania is well-known for its local cycling teams and annual rides.  The terrain is mostly rolling, although steep hills can be found for the challenge-seekers! 

 

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Announcements and News

 
BCP charitable contributions:

BCP charitable giving budget has been increased to $10,000 anually. Accordingly, the following donations were approved:
$1000 Wissahickon Mills Foundation (Phila Canoe Club entity dedicated to building restoration)
$2000 Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
$2000 Neighborhood Bike Works
$1000 Sam’s Place at AIM Academy
$250  Friends of the Wissahickon
$250  Friends of the Cynwyd Heritage Trail
$250  Rails to Trails
$500  PA Center for Adaptive Sports
$250  Ride of Silence
$500  Special Olympics of Chester County Cycling Program
$600  Hanover Lions Club
$500  Rotary Club of Paoli, Malvern, Berwyn

 

eBikes Policy

If you want to ride your eBike on a club ride, please review the BCP eBike policy by clicking here.

 

COVID-19

BCP has suspended our coronavirus rules on group rides. Riders must still abide any local ordinances. Leaders can set their own rules, and should announce any special rules in their ride listings. Carrying a mask is still recommended.

 

Volunteers Needed - BCP Needs Your Help

 

Board of Directors


BCP is looking for members who would like to serve on our Board of Directors, to help BCP at the decision-making and leadership level. The Board of Directors discusses the major issues which affect our club, and makes the administrative and policy decisions which guide our club forward as the largest cycling club in the Greater Philadelphia region. The Board meets once a month, for 10 meetings for year. BCP's Bylaws, which are available on the website, provide additional information on how the Board of Directors functions. 

 

The Board

 

There are several other opportunities to help BCP. Remember BCP is an all volunteer organization. If you would like further information about any of the opportunities listed below, please contact any of BCPs Officers or Board members for additional details. 

Upcoming Meetings

BCP Monthly Meeting - Next Business Meeting

 

Wednesday, April 12th 6:30 PM
Roxborough Hospital, Conference Room A
5800 Ridge Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19128

 

Contact: Linda McGrane 
All BCP Members are encouraged to attend!
Click Board to see a list of the officers and the Board
Read BCP Board Minutes

 


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Latest Photos


Life on the road.

Odell Memorial Ride
Scenic Schuylkill Century 2018
Scenic Schuylkill Century 2015
Cliff's Decaying Infrastructure Ride
Odell Memorial Ride 2017
Alpaca Ride
Scenic Schuylkill Century 2015
Scenic Schuylkill Century 2017
Odell Memorial Ride 2017
Scenic Schuylkill Century 2015
Scenic Schuylkill Century 2015
Scenic Schuylkill Century 2015
Cliff's Decaying Infrastructure Ride

Cycling Resources


Ride Yer Bike

Cue Library

Cue Library

Cycling Links

Cycling Links

Ride Guide

Ride Guide

Ride Leader Info

Ride Leader Info

Safety Issues

Safety Issues

Bicycling Advocacy

Bicycling Advocacy

Regional Bike Shops

Regional Bike Shops

Local Trails

Local Trails

Off-Road and Mountain Biking

Off-Road and Mountain Biking

Fight Theft: Register Your Bike!

Fight Theft: Register Your Bike!

E-mail List and Wall

E-mail List and Wall

Visiting Philadelphia?

Visiting Philadelphia?

Contact Us

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