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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
October 2008
- WedOct. 012008
October Wednesday Morning Ride
Level C+, 12-14 mph, up to 45 miles. the Spring Mill Train Station on the Valley Forge Trail. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Pat Rock, , 215-659-5148See Weekly Rides for Details
Conshohocken Night Lights Ride
Level B, 15-16 mph, 27 miles. the SEPTA parking lot beneath the Conshohocken Bridge, Harry St and E. Elm St.. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578See Weekly Rides for details.
MTB on the Pennypack Trails
Level B-/C+ the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629See Weekly Rides for details
BCP Monthly Meeting
Level Meeting the Manayunk Diner, 3722 Main St, Manayunk, Philadelphia. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Margaret Lenzi, , 215-247-9169We'll be in the upstairs dining area. All BCP members are encouraged to attend. To get something on the agenda contact Margaret Lenzi.
- SatOct. 042008
Whitehouse/Sugartown Breakfast Ride
Level C+/C, 30 miles. Church of the Saviour on Wayne Ave. in Wayne.. The ride leaves at 8:00 am.
Leaders: Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810 and Patricia E. Haggar, , 610-896-1987Meet in the parking lot in front of the gym. We ride 20/25 miles in Radnor hunt country, followed by a community buffet breakfast hosted by the Paoli-Malvern-Berwyn Rotary Club. A 5/10 mile return ride to COS after breakfast. A multi-club ride. Bring $8 for the breakfast. RSVP to the leaders before Saturday if you will attend the breakfast. The chef needs a head count. Contact Steve if you need directions to the start.
The Dragon Boat Ride
Level B-, 13-15 mph, 35 miles. Fort Washington State Park Picnic Area (see weekly rides description for directions. The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578This ride takes us through Chestnut Hill and west Mt. Airy to Keely Drive where we'll stop, get some food, and watch the Dragon Boat races on the Schuylkill River for about an hour. The ride returns to Flourtown via Wyndmoor. Rain cancels
C+ Training Ride
Level C+, 13-14 mph, 30-40 miles. Italian Foutain. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leaders: Rafael A. Corredoira, , 215-747-0930 and Thomas Lipscomb, , 215-880-5238See Weekly Rides for details
- SunOct. 052008
Impromptu Ride to Annville
Level B?, 100 miles. Pequea Valley HS. The ride leaves at 8:00 am.
Leader: Gary Gottesfeld, , 610-692-8357Lv 8:00 AM from Pequea Valley HS for a 100 mile hilly ride to Annville PA. We will pass through northern Lancaster County and Mt. Gretna en route to Annville and Lebanon Valley College. Expect 6,000+ feet of climbing. Lunch in Annville with stops in Akron and Manheim as needed. Pequea HS is near Gap PA on Rt. 772, 3 miles north of Rt. 30. Do not attempt this ride if you have not ridden at least one century this year. GPS files on request, no cue sheet. Please email me if you plan on riding.
Do the Bristol Stomp!
Level B+/B/C/C-, 12-18 mph, 55 & 83 miles. locations given in description.. The ride leaves at 8:00 am.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578This multi-location/multi-level ride has everything. City, Suburban and country terrain. Small creeks, big ponds, wide rivers and good ice cream. The 83 mile route starts at 8:00 from the Flourtown picnic area (33 w Mill Rd in Flourtown) and will stop for lunch at mile 45. The 55 mile route starts at 9:00 from the Bryn Athyn College parking lot, Tomlinson and Buck Rds. in Huntingdon Valley, and will stop for lunch at mile 33. Rain cancels.
B Ramble
Level B, 14-15 mph, 40-45 miles. the Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
Leader: Michael J Olszewski, , 215-932-8586Rolling ride to Linvilla Orchards in Media PA via Bala Cynwyd and Havertown. Return via Swarthmore, Ridley Park and Folsom into Philadelphia via Lindburgh Blvd.
Sunny Sunday C Spin-off
Level C, 25-30 miles. the rock near the Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
Leader: Sam Wiley, , 215-514-4242See Weekly rides for details
- WedOct. 082008
October Wednesday Morning Ride
Level C+, 12-14 mph, up to 45 miles. the Spring Mill Train Station on the Valley Forge Trail. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Pat Rock, , 215-659-5148See Weekly Rides for Details
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.
Conshohocken Night Lights Ride
Level B, 15-16 mph, 27 miles. the SEPTA parking lot beneath the Conshohocken Bridge, Harry St and E. Elm St.. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578See Weekly Rides for details.
MTB on the Pennypack Trails
Level B-/C+ the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629See Weekly Rides for details
- FriOct. 102008
C+ Ride to Ambler (ad-hoc ride)
Level C+/B-, 14 mph, 40-45 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Thomas Lipscomb, , 215-880-5238I am riding to Ambler again this coming Saturday morning. As always, we will try to keep up a steady level of effort throughout. We will push ourselves, but we will also have fun too. Bring money for a food stop in Ambler.
- SatOct. 112008
Carversville
Level B/B-/C+, 13-15 mph, 53-65 miles. see description for start locations.. The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246 and Richard W. Terry, , 215-675-1536Meet at Fort Washington State Park Picnic Area (sse Weekly Ride list for directions) for a 65 mile ride or at Upper Dublin High School (Loch Alsh and Fort Washington Aves in Fort Washington) for a 53 mile version start at 9:30. A very scenic ride on some great Bucks County roads. Mostly rolling hills. We'll stop at Carversville General Store (about 5 miles from Lahaska) for lunch, with a quick break on the way up and again on the return. Co-listed with SCU
C+ Training Ride
Level C+, 13-14 mph, 30-40 miles. Italian Foutain. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leaders: Rafael A. Corredoira, , 215-747-0930 and Thomas Lipscomb, , 215-880-5238See Weekly Rides for details
- SunOct. 122008
Kutztown Creeky Hill Ride
Level B, 15 mph, 46 miles. Kutztown Elementary School, 40 Normal Ave. Kutztown, PA. The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leaders: Rick Christie, , 610-787-1985 and H. Deane Armstrong, , 610-688-8904Features Hills, creeks, hills, woods, hills, and a lake. Seek the missing Windsor Castle. Look for the virgins of Virginville, hometown of Frog Holler's darren Schlappich. Encounter some of the most beautiful and strangest creekside views youv'e ever seen. Admire the view of the Pinnacle. Visit beautiful Lake Ontelaunee. A link to the ride can be found here: http://www.mapmyride.com/united-states/pa/dryville/675353729. The gain of 527' is wrong. It's more like 3527'. While there are no planned meal stops, there are convenience stores at miles 16 and 30 for water refills and snacks.
B Ramble
Level B, 14-15 mph, 40-45 miles. the 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 weather is questionable.
Instructional Riding Class for New Riders
Level D, 8-10 mph, 10-12 miles. the formal entrance to the Azalea Garden located at the Italian Fountain Circle behind the Art Museum (on Waterworks Drive past Lloyd Hall). The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
Leaders: Bonnie Prest-Thal, , 718-344-2977 and Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862Class begins with a basic safety and bike check. Instruction on the fundamentals of group riding and gear shifting will be given along the route. We will ride on MLK Drive and East Fairmount Park to practice our riding skills and gear shifting on a gentle hill. There is plenty of time for questions and answers and no one is left behind. If you plan to attend or have questions, please contact the leader.
Sunny Sunday C Spin-off
Level C, 25-30 miles. the rock near the Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
Leader: Michael J Olszewski, , 215-932-8586See Weekly rides for details
- TueOct. 142008
Valley Forge to Kimberton
Level B/B-, 13-15 mph, 45 miles. Betzwood. The ride leaves at 9:45 am.
Leader: Barbara ROSENBERG, , 610-964-1484For 10:00 am start. Ride through lovely Chester County countryside to Kimberton Whole Foods. Please call home no. if you are interested, no calls, no ride. 610-964-1484 h 610-506-2202 cell
- WedOct. 152008
October Wednesday Morning Ride
Level C+, 12-14 mph, up to 45 miles. the Spring Mill Train Station on the Valley Forge Trail. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Pat Rock, , 215-659-5148See Weekly Rides for Details
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.
Conshohocken Night Lights Ride
Level B, 15-16 mph, 27 miles. the SEPTA parking lot beneath the Conshohocken Bridge, Harry St and E. Elm St.. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578See Weekly Rides for details.
MTB on the Pennypack Trails
Level B-/C+ the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629See Weekly Rides for details
- ThuOct. 162008
Weekly mid-day B ride
Level B, 30-50 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 11:00 am.
Leader: Robert Swartley, , 215 913 0075Meet Thursdays for a 30-50 mile ride at an approximate B pace. Ride is intended as a substitute for the Thursday evening B Rambles which are discontinued in winter months. There is some flexibility in schedule.
- FriOct. 172008
- SatOct. 182008
- SunOct. 192008
Coffee Break in Flourtown
Level B, 14-16 mph, 35-38 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 8:30 am.
Leader: Jeffrey Braff, , 215-837-2808This ride begins at the Italian Fountain at 8:30 a.m. SHARP, leaving you with plenty of time to catch the B Ramble or do the Center City Residents' Association Annual House Tour, both of which begin at noon. We will ride out through East Falls, Mt. Airy , and Chestnut Hill, and return via Manayunk. 25 minute rest stop in Flourtown (at Wawa or Starbucks). No cue sheets but we will use familiar BCP routes.. Note: This is a test/demo of the new submission system. The ride will appear immediately on the new website calendar and will also be posted (again) to the list.
Sunny Sunday Afternoon D ride
Level D, 12-20 miles. the formal entrance to the Azalea Garden at the circle behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
Leader: Christopher Allan Shelton, , 484-557-8627See Weekly Ride List for details.
B Ramble
Level B, 14-15 mph, 40-45 miles. the Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
Leader: Show and Go, ,See Weekly rides for details
Sunny Sunday C Spin-off
Level C, 25-30 miles. the rock near the Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578See Weekly rides for details
- WedOct. 222008
October Wednesday Morning Ride
Level C+, 12-14 mph, up to 45 miles. the Spring Mill Train Station on the Valley Forge Trail. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Pat Rock, , 215-659-5148See Weekly Rides for Details
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.
Conshohocken Night Lights Ride
Level B, 15-16 mph, 27 miles. the SEPTA parking lot beneath the Conshohocken Bridge, Harry St and E. Elm St.. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578See Weekly Rides for details.
MTB on the Pennypack Trails
Level B-/C+ the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629See Weekly Rides for details
- SatOct. 252008
Seeing the TRAFFIC world with Bonnie
Level D+, 10-12 mph, 15-20 miles. the entrance to the Azalea Garden behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leaders: Bonnie Prest-Thal, , 718-344-2977 and Thomas Stewart, , 215-287-5691Hold on to your socks! We are going to bike in Center City traffic in all different configurations of lanes, turns and intersections. No way to make this funny. E-mail us your favorite stops and we'll incorporate them. We will have handouts. We may resort to using a stick in the gravel. We will have personal anecdotes. We may have prizes. We may have a quiz. Smile! We will explore human and bicycle safety in traffic and we will become more comfortable. Call if you have questions and if you plan to attend
Schwenksville
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 50 miles. Fort Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic Area (see Weekly Ride description for directions). The ride leaves at 9:20 am.
Leader: Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337Reprise of one of my favorite rides, last done in early August. I've added a new wrinkle. Rolling hills with a few, short, steeper climbs. At least half the ride is on bucolic, low traffic roads. Take out lunch eaten on the deck at the Train Stop Cafe. Meet 8:45 for a PROMPT start. This ride is conjunction with SCU.
Hopewell Furnace Classic
Level B, 13-15 mph, 62 miles. French Creek State Park (the boat launch parking lot). The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405A revised version of this classic ride through Oley Valley, starting from French Creek State Park. This ride features two covered bridges, a rest break at a chocolatier, a sit down lunch stop in the town of oley and much more. the terrain will be hilly at first and last 15 miles. The middle 30 miles are flat to rolling. If your timing is right, we should be riding through the peak leaf changing weekend.
C+ Training Ride
Level C+, 13-14 mph, 30-40 miles. Italian Foutain. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leaders: Rafael A. Corredoira, , 215-747-0930 and Thomas Lipscomb, , 215-880-5238See Weekly Rides for details
- SunOct. 262008
Chesterbrook to Skippack
Level C, 40 miles. Manhatten Bagel in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center, easily accesible from US 202 and PA 252. The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leaders: Arnie Roseman, , 610-640-4529 and Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810We spin over the VFNHP to travel through parts of SE Montgomery County - W+E Norritons, Worcester, around Evansburg State Park to Skippack. After brunch our route traverses the new 'Skippack trail' to the Perkiomen Trail. We proceed to Lower Perk Park, connect to the SRT and finally back to our start. Expect some uphills as well as a few long downhills. There are about 6 miles of compacted gravel trail but this has not been a problem for my road bike. No one left behind as we stop to regroup. Cue sheets provided. A multi-club ride. Bring snacks, beverage, money, and a lock.
See the Mums at Ott's
Level C+, 12-14 mph, 45 miles. the Spring Mill Station on the Valley Forge Trail. The ride leaves at 9:30 am.
Leaders: , , and Pat Rock, , 215-659-5148Stop to pick up others in Conshohocken at corner parking lot near old RR station., continuing at 10:00. Rough Road through Collegeville section. Stop to see the mums and the greenhouse at Ott's. on return, stop for lunch at Collegeville Diner.
B Ramble
Level B, 14-15 mph, 40-45 miles. the 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. the formal entrance to the Azalea Garden at the circle behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
Leader: Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337See Weekly Ride List for details.
Sunny Sunday C Spin-off
Level C, 25-30 miles. the rock near the Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
Leader: Chuck Martin, , 215-833-7953See Weekly rides for details
- TueOct. 282008
- WedOct. 292008
October Wednesday Morning Ride
Level C+, 12-14 mph, up to 45 miles. the Spring Mill Train Station on the Valley Forge Trail. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Pat Rock, , 215-659-5148See Weekly Rides for Details
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.
Conshohocken Night Lights Ride
Level B, 15-16 mph, 27 miles. the SEPTA parking lot beneath the Conshohocken Bridge, Harry St and E. Elm St.. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578See Weekly Rides for details.
MTB on the Pennypack Trails
Level B-/C+ the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629See Weekly Rides for details
October, 2008
