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BCP offers many regularly scheduled weekly rides. Follow this link to view the Weekly Ride List for more detailed information regarding these rides than the minimal description provided in the Monthly Ride Calendar below. Occasionally, ad-hoc rides are announced. These rides are sent by email to all members of the BCP email list. To join this list, click here. Information about some of our popular starting locations is available on our Ride Guide page which is found under the rides menu item.
Grouped by Day Listing Calendar | Standard List
September 2008
- MonSep. 012008
- TueSep. 022008
Evening Ride from Mt. Airy
Level C+, 12-14 mph, 20-32 miles. Allen's Lane Train Station, Allen's Lane and Cresheim Rd.. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337See Weekly Rides for Details.
Narberth Chain Smokers
Level B, 15-16 mph, 28-36 miles. In Front of Mainly Bikes, 229 Haverford Ave., Narberth. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leaders: Arthur D. Elwood, , (856) 429-7733 and Jeff Kimmel, , 610-446-1334See Weekly Rides for Details.
Tuesday Night Training Ride
Level B, 18-19 mph, 30-38 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Bruce Taubman, , 856-392-9677See Weekly Rides for Details.
- WedSep. 032008
- ThuSep. 042008
Narberth Chain Smokers
Level B, 15-16 mph, 28-36 miles. In Front of Mainly Bikes, 229 Haverford Ave., Narberth. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leaders: Arthur D. Elwood, , (856) 429-7733 and Jeff Kimmel, , 610-446-1334See Weekly Rides for Details.
Thursday Night B Training Ride
Level B, 15-16 mph, 30-34 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: , ,See Weekly Rides for Details.
Thursday Night C Training Ride
Level C+/C-, 15-20 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Show and Go, ,See Weekly Rides for Details.
- SatSep. 062008
- SunSep. 072008
Chesterbrook to Exton
Level C, 11 mph, 30 miles. Manhattan Bagel in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
Leader: Arnie Roseman, , 610-640-4529Manhattan Bagel in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center is easily accessible from US202 and/or PA252. No one left behind as we stop to regroup. Brunch at the Fairfield Mall. Cue sheets provided. A multi-club ride. Bring stuff, e.g. snacks, liquids, and money. Call for directions or more information.
B Ramble
Level B, 13-15 mph, 45 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
Leader: Jim Laurino, , 302-3000004Food stop at Whole Foods Market in Devon. Cue sheets provided. Terrain is flat to rolling hills with three or four moderate climbs. Call if the weather is questionable.
Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride
Level D, 12-20 miles. Formal entrance to the Azelia Garden at the circle behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
Leader: Show and Go, ,See Weekly Rides for Details
Sunny Sunday C Spinoff
Level C, 25-30 miles. The big rock near the Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
Leader: Michael J Olszewski, , 215-932-8586See Weekly Rides for details
- MonSep. 082008
- TueSep. 092008
Evening Ride from Mt. Airy
Level C+, 12-14 mph, 20-32 miles. Allen's Lane Train Station, Allen's Lane and Cresheim Rd.. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337See Weekly Rides for Details.
Tuesday Night Training Ride
Level B, 18-19 mph, 30-38 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Bruce Taubman, , 856-392-9677See Weekly Rides for Details.
Narberth Chain Smokers
Level B, 15-16 mph, 28-36 miles. In Front of Mainly Bikes, 229 Haverford Ave., Narberth. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leaders: Arthur D. Elwood, , (856) 429-7733 and Jeff Kimmel, , 610-446-1334See Weekly Rides for Details.
- WedSep. 102008
- ThuSep. 112008
Thursday Night B Training Ride
Level B, 15-16 mph, 30-34 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: , ,See Weekly Rides for Details.
Narberth Chain Smokers
Level B, 15-16 mph, 28-36 miles. In Front of Mainly Bikes, 229 Haverford Ave., Narberth. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leaders: Arthur D. Elwood, , (856) 429-7733 and Jeff Kimmel, , 610-446-1334See Weekly Rides for Details.
Thursday Night C Training Ride
Level C+/C-, 15-20 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Show and Go, ,See Weekly Rides for Details.
- SatSep. 132008
Scenic Schuylkill Century
Level multi Lloyd Hall on J.B. Kelly Dr., Philadelphia. The ride leaves at 8:00 am.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246 and Chuck Martin, , 215-833-7953Registration starts at 6:45 am, mass start at 8:00 am. Click here for information about the Scenic Schuylkill Century.
- SunSep. 142008
Bike Philly
Level multi Front of the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:00 am.
Leader: Show and Go, ,This is an organized ride sponsored by th BCGP
- MonSep. 152008
- TueSep. 162008
Last Day of Early Bird Registration for the Fall Event
Level multi Fall Event. The ride leaves at 1:00 am.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862Event will be held October 17-19
Evening Ride from Mt. Airy
Level C+, 12-14 mph, 20-32 miles. Allen's Lane Train Station, Allen's Lane and Cresheim Rd.. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337See Weekly Rides for Details.
Tuesday Night Training Ride
Level B, 18-19 mph, 30-38 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Bruce Taubman, , 856-392-9677See Weekly Rides for Details.
Narberth Chain Smokers
Level B, 15-16 mph, 28-36 miles. In Front of Mainly Bikes, 229 Haverford Ave., Narberth. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leaders: Arthur D. Elwood, , (856) 429-7733 and Jeff Kimmel, , 610-446-1334See Weekly Rides for Details.
- WedSep. 172008
- ThuSep. 182008
Thursday Night C Training Ride
Level C+/C-, 15-20 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 5:30 pm.
Leader: Show and Go, ,See Weekly Rides for Details.
Thursday Night B Training Ride
Level B, 15-16 mph, 30-34 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: , ,See Weekly Rides for Details.
Narberth Chain Smokers
Level B, 15-16 mph, 28-36 miles. In Front of Mainly Bikes, 229 Haverford Ave., Narberth. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leaders: Arthur D. Elwood, , (856) 429-7733 and Jeff Kimmel, , 610-446-1334See Weekly Rides for Details.
- SatSep. 202008
Seeing the World with Bonnie D Ride
Level D, 9-11 mph Formal entrance to the Azalea Gardens behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:50 am.
Leader: Bonnie Prest-Thal, , 718-344-2977Meet at 8:50 at the formal entrance to the Azalea Garden behind the Art Museum. Well, well, well - a saturday ride series that goes longer and adds hills at a liesurely D pace of 9-11 mph on flats and 6-9 mph on the hills. The ONLY ride this month is Fairmount Park, mansions, trees, river (over) rolling hills, trees, more mansions, downhill, river crossing into Manayunk, traffic, flat, flat, flat - aagh. Challenge yourself. If you plan ti attend or if you have any questions contact the leader.
C+ Training Ride
Level C+, 13-14 mph, 30-40 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leaders: Rafael A. Corredoira, , 215-747-0930 and Thomas Lipscomb, , 215-880-5238See Weekly Ride Listing for details. Check the web site for additional information the day before the ride.
- SunSep. 212008
Harleysville via Peace Valley Park
Level B and B+, 14-15/16-17 mph, 59 miles. Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246 and Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629Meet at Fort Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic area (See Weekly Rides for directions). Expect scenic country roads and rolling terrain with a few climbs, some short and some long. Will regroup as needed. Quick rest stops at Peace Valley Park and Wawa in Harleysville.
Almost to Doylestown
Level C/C+, 12-13/13-14 mph, 36/41 miles. Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leaders: Michael Seidman, , 215-589-3927 and Margaret Lenzi, , 215-247-9169Meet at Fort Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic area (See Weekly Rides for Directions). Each ride will head towards Doylestown but turn around a bit early. Will regroup as needed. The C ride will have a quick rest stop at Whole Foods in North Wales and the C+ ride a quick rest stop at Central Park outside of Doylestown.
Ride the Wissahickon
Level D, 9-11 mph, 14-15 miles. Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leaders: Debbie Hoellein, , 215-833-5545 and Bonnie Prest-Thal, , 718-344-2977Meet at Fort Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic area See Weekly Rides for directions. This beginner ride is suitable for mountain bikes, hybrids, comfort bikes, and other bikes with wide tires. It will be mostly on gravel as we will travel down Forbidden Drive in the Wissahickon gorge to Rittenhousetown. The site of the first paper mill in the US. Hopefull we will se the Indian statue and the fingerspan Bridge on our way. Afterwards, anyone who wants to can help get ready for the BBQ.
Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride
Level D, 12-20 miles. Formal entrance to the Azelia Garden at the circle behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
Leader: Dennis M. Schilling, , 215-677-0291See Weekly Rides for Details
B Ramble
Level B, 13-15 mph, 35-40 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
Leader: , ,Special ride to Summer-ending BBQ at Debbie Hoellein's in Flourtown.
Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off
Level C, 25-30 miles. Big rock near the Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578See Weekly Rides for Details.
Last Ride of the Summer/BCP BBQ
Level multi 2003 Hilltop Rd.. The ride leaves at 1:30 pm.
Leader: Debbie Hoellein, , 215-833-5545All NW Philly rides will end at the BBQ, plus the C spinoff and B ramble will ride to the BBQ as their reststops. The BBQ will take place at 2003 Hilltop Rd, Flourtown, PA, from 1:30 to 4:30 PM. Contact Debbie who is coordinating the food and drop-offs (optional).
- MonSep. 222008
- TueSep. 232008
Evening Ride from Mt. Airy
Level C+, 12-14 mph, 20-32 miles. Allen's Lane Train Station, Allen's Lane and Cresheim Rd.. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337See Weekly Rides for Details.
Tuesday Night Training Ride
Level B, 18-19 mph, 30-38 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Bruce Taubman, , 856-392-9677See Weekly Rides for Details.
Narberth Chain Smokers
Level B, 15-16 mph, 28-36 miles. In Front of Mainly Bikes, 229 Haverford Ave., Narberth. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leaders: Arthur D. Elwood, , (856) 429-7733 and Jeff Kimmel, , 610-446-1334See Weekly Rides for Details.
- WedSep. 242008
- ThuSep. 252008
Thursday Night C Training Ride
Level C+/C-, 15-20 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 5:30 pm.
Leader: Show and Go, ,See Weekly Rides for Details.
Thursday Night B Training Ride
Level B, 15-16 mph, 30-34 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: , ,See Weekly Rides for Details.
Narberth Chain Smokers
Level B, 15-16 mph, 28-36 miles. In Front of Mainly Bikes, 229 Haverford Ave., Narberth. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leaders: Arthur D. Elwood, , (856) 429-7733 and Jeff Kimmel, , 610-446-1334See Weekly Rides for Details.
- SatSep. 272008
C+ Training Ride
Level C+, 13-14 mph, 30-40 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leaders: Rafael A. Corredoira, , 215-747-0930 and Thomas Lipscomb, , 215-880-5238See Weekly Rides for details. Check the web site for additional information the day before the ride.
Bucks County East
Level B-, 65 mph, 14 +/- miles. Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Michael J Olszewski, , 215-932-8586Meet at the Fort Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic area (See Weekly Ride Descriptions for directions.) Rolling ride to Central/eastern Bucks County. Destination is McCaffrey's Market in Lower Makefield. Possible rest stop at Tanner's Produce on the way out. McCaffrey's has a largest selection of ready-to-eat items, upstairs dining area. Return via Langhorne, Holland and Churchville.
- SunSep. 282008
B Ramble
Level B, 13-15 mph, 35-40 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
Leader: Show and Go, ,See Weekly Rides for details
Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride
Level D, 12-20 miles. Formal entrance to the Azelia Garden at the circle behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
Leader: Christopher Allan Shelton, , 484-557-8627See Weekly Rides for Details
Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off
Level C, 25-30 miles. Big Rock near the Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
Leader: Chuck Martin, , 215-833-7953See Weekly Rides for details.
- MonSep. 292008
- TueSep. 302008
Northeast B-/C+ Training Ride
Level B-/C+, About 20 miles. Lincoln High Pool Parking Lot, Rowland Ave just North of Ryan Ave.. The ride leaves at 5:30 pm.
Leader: Joseph Feeney, , 215-601-8412See Weekly Rides for Details.
Narberth Chain Smokers
Level B, 15-16 mph, 28-36 miles. In Front of Mainly Bikes, 229 Haverford Ave., Narberth. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leaders: Arthur D. Elwood, , (856) 429-7733 and Jeff Kimmel, , 610-446-1334See Weekly Rides for Details.
Tuesday Night Training Ride
Level B, 18-19 mph, 30-38 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Bruce Taubman, , 856-392-9677See Weekly Rides for Details.
Evening Ride from Mt. Airy
Level C+, 12-14 mph, 20-32 miles. Allen's Lane Train Station, Allen's Lane and Cresheim Rd.. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337See Weekly Rides for Details.
Mailing the October Newsletter
Level Multi 1650 Arch St, . The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578Meet at 6:30 pm at Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-SCohen LLP, 1650 Arch St, Southeast corner of 17th & Arch Sts
September, 2008