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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
December 2008
- TueDec. 022008
- WedDec. 032008
Northeast Training Ride
Level B-/C+, 20 miles. Lincoln High School pool parking lot, on Rowland Ave, just north of Ryan Ave. The ride leaves at 5:30 pm.
Leader: Joseph Feeney, , 215-601-8412See Weekly Rides for details.
BCP Monthly Meeting
Level Meeting Manayunk Diner, 3722 Main St, Manayunk, Philadelphia, 215-483-4200. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Margaret Lenzi, , 215-247-9169MTB on the Pennypack Trails
Level MTB Pine Road Entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629See Weekly Rides for details.
- ThuDec. 042008
- SatDec. 062008
C+ training ride (Ambler)
Level C+, 12-13 mph, 43 miles. Italian fountain. The ride leaves at 10:30 am.
Leaders: Rafael A. Corredoira, , 215-747-0930 and Thomas Lipscomb, , 215-880-5238Meet at Italian Fountain at 10:00 am. Meet at Italinan Fountain at 10:00 am. This ride leaves from the Italian Fountain at *10:30am* and heads to Ambler. We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain ~ 15 mph). Bring 3 plastic bags (the type CVS stores use to bag your stuff), and money for a snack at Ambler's coffee or pizza shop. Rain or wet roads at start cancel. If you are interested, Route Map and Elevation Profile here: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/philadelphia/448390860. (May shorten the ride if too cold)
- SunDec. 072008
December Riding
Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 40-50 +/- miles. Upper Dublin High School - Parking lot at Loch Alsh & Fort Washington Aves in Fort Washington. The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149CANCELLED - WET ROADS WITH HIGH WINDS MAY CREATE BLACK ICE - NOT WORTH THE RISK. Joint ride with SCU. Montgomery or Bucks County. The summer hot weather is long behind us and now is the time to get in some cooler weather base miles without killing outselves. Some rolling hills, no killers, indoor rest stop, no one dropped. Rain or wet roads cancels, call if unsure if ride is on.
Hike the Wissahickon
Hike hike, 5-7 miles. Bruno's, Northwestern and Gremantown Aves. . The hike leaves at 9:30 am.
Leaders: Debbie Hoellein, , 215-833-5545 and Richard W. Terry, , 215-675-1536We will do 5-7 miles in the beautiful Wissahickon gorge. mostly on trails with flat options. Four legged friends welcome. Lunch at Bruno's afterward for those interested.
B Ramble
Level B, 13-15 mph, 40-45 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
Leader: Show and Go, ,See weekly rides for details. Show and go or look for an ad-hoc ride.
Sunday Spin Off
Level C Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
Leader: Chuck Martin, , 215-833-7953Sunday Spin Off
- WedDec. 102008
Northeast Training Ride
Level B-/C+, 20 miles. Lincoln High School pool parking lot, on Rowland Ave, just north of Ryan Ave. The ride leaves at 5:30 pm.
Leader: Joseph Feeney, , 215-601-8412See Weekly Rides for details.
MTB on the Pennypack Trails
Level MTB Pine Road Entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629See Weekly Rides for details.
- ThuDec. 112008
- SatDec. 132008
- SunDec. 142008
Supplementary to Winter Wimps #1 ride
Level C, 12 mph, 2 miles. various stations on SEPTA R5 line. The ride leaves at 8:32 am.
Leaders: John C. Echols Jr, , 215-382-6730 and Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810We'll take the R5 .Train #2515, to Paoli. Sit anywhere. Exit at Paoli. We'll assemble on the platform. Then we will descend Bear Hill Road, two miles down hill, to the Chesterbrook Bagel Shop. There we join the rest of the riders. We should arrive in Paoli at 9:30; this will give us enough time for a quick bagel and coffee. At the end of the day, we won't need to climb Bear Hill Road. Give yourself enough time to purchase your ticket before boarding. R5 (#2515) 8:32 North Broad 8:34 Temple 8:40 Market East 8:45 Suburban Station 8:49 30th St. Station 9:30 Paoli
Hike the Wissahickon
Hike hike, 5-7 miles. Valley Green Inn. The hike leaves at 9:30 am.
Leaders: Richard W. Terry, , 215-675-1536 and Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629We will start from there and head up the trails for a 5-7 mile hike (approximately 3 hours). A few hills will be scaled to get the heart rate going. Four legged guests are welcome. We will stop at Bruno's afterwards for lunch.
Winter Wimps 1 Kimberton
Level C, 10-12 mph, 30 +/- miles. Chesterbrook Shopping Center.. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leaders: Arnie Roseman, , 610-640-4529 and Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810A pretty rolling ride through the country to Kimberton Whole Foods Cafe' for organic snacks. No one dropped. Cue sheets provided. Bring snack, lock, H2O & $. A multi-club ride. Call if you want to do this ride. No calls = No ride! In the event of weather concerns, or for directions, call Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529, or Steve Trobovic, , 610.687.9229
B Ramble
Level B, 14-15 mph, 43 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.
Spin Off
Level C Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
Leader: Michael J Olszewski, , 215-932-8586Sunday Spin Off
- TueDec. 162008
- WedDec. 172008
Northeast Training Ride
Level B-/C+, 20 miles. Lincoln High School pool parking lot, on Rowland Ave, just north of Ryan Ave. The ride leaves at 5:30 pm.
Leader: Joseph Feeney, , 215-601-8412See Weekly Rides for details.
MTB on the Pennypack Trails
Level MTB Pine Road Entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629See Weekly Rides for details.
- ThuDec. 182008
- SatDec. 202008
MTB at Fairhill MD or White Clay Creek/Middle Run
Level B, 15-20 miles. Fairhill MD or White Clay Creek/Middle Run. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629The MTB Jamboree at Fairhill MD last month was a blast, so I'm going to head down there again...or maybe check out the trails at White Clay Creek/Middle Run in northern Delaware. We'll plan on riding for about three hours. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on, where we're headed, and with questions. Rain and/or poor trail conditions cancel the ride.
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #1
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 50 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578This ride is the first in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions.We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
- SunDec. 212008
Hike the Wissahickon
Hike hike, 5-7 miles. Walnut Lane Golf Course parking lot, Walnut Lane and Magdalena St. (one block east of Henry Ave. in Roxborough. The hike leaves at 9:30 am.
Leaders: Christopher Auth, , 215-499-7741 and Roger M. Burnham, , 215-848-3545Our route will wind along paths on both sides of Lincoln Drive. We'll hike along a few streets in Germantown to get to our brunch stop, the Urban Cafe. then back into the Wissahickon for the final leg.
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #2
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 50 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578This ride is the second in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
B Ramble
Level B, 13-15 mph, 40-45 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
Leader: Show and Go, ,See weekly rides for details. Show and go or look for an ad-hoc ride.
Spin Off
Level C Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 and Anthony Broomell, , 610-803-3017Sunday Spin Off
First Day of Winter Ride: CANCELLED (icy roads)
Level C+/B-, 13-14 mph, 25-30 miles. Indian Valley Middle School, Maple and Gruber Aves, Harleysville. The ride leaves at 2:00 pm.
Leader: Monica Coleman, , 610-547-1430AS OF 1:30 pm, THERE WAS STILL TOO MUCH ICE ON SHADED ROADS. Maybe we'll get to ride next Sunday. NOTE: This is a multi-club ride. No cold early AM starts on my rides! We'll ride somewhere with some rolling terrain and a climb or two to keep us warm. No rest stop, so bring what you need. Make sure your rear bike light is working. Any stuff coming out of the sky,excessive wind (>15 mph), temps <32 at start, or bad roads from snow or ice cancels. No one dropped.
- MonDec. 222008
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #3
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578This ride is the third in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
- TueDec. 232008
*CANCELLED* The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #4
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578This ride is the fourth in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
- WedDec. 242008
Northeast Training Ride
Level B-/C+, 20 miles. Lincoln High School pool parking lot, on Rowland Ave, just north of Ryan Ave. The ride leaves at 9:30 am.
Leader: Joseph Feeney, , 215-601-8412See Weekly Rides for details. Note earlier start time. Please email ride leader if interested.
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #5
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578This ride is the fifth in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
- ThuDec. 252008
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #6
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578This ride is the sixth in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
- FriDec. 262008
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #7
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578This ride is the seventh in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
- SatDec. 272008
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #8
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 50 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578This ride is the eigth in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
Saturday C+ Ride (Misty Rain, I will not be there, Sam)
Level C+, 13-14 mph, 30-35 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 10:30 am.
Leader: Sam Wiley, , 215-514-4242Not sure if Tom or Rafael will be leading the ride but if they are not there we can do a show-and-go ourselves. We can head to Plymouth Meeting/Erdenheim. We will try to maintain a steady effort and pace. If there is rain there will be no ride.
- SunDec. 282008
Winter Riding # 1
Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 40 - 50 +/- miles. Upper Dublin High School - Parking lot at Loch Alsh & Fort Washington Aves in Fort Washington. The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149Joint Ride with SCU. Montgomery or Bucks County. The summer hot weather is long behind us and now is the time to get in some cooler weather base miles without killing outselves. Some rolling hills, no killers, indoor rest stop, no one dropped. Rain or wet roads cancels, call if unsure if ride is on.
Hike the Wissahickon
Level hike, 5-7 miles. Valley Green Inn. The ride leaves at 9:30 am.
Leaders: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 and Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629We will hike in the beautiful Wissahickon gorge, mostly on trails, with flat options. Four legged friends welcome. Join us for lunch at Bruno's afterward.
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #9
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 50 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578This ride is the ninth in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
French Creek Covered Bridges
Level C-, 11-12 mph, 20 miles. Phoenixville Acme, 785 Starr st (zip 19460) . The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leaders: Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810 and Arnie Roseman, , 610-640-4529Arnie and I are doing a short ride, tomorrow. We’ll do the three covered bridges along French Creek. Optional stop at Kimberton Whole Foods Cafe' along the way or Iron Hill Brewpub, afterward. If you are interested, contact us. Wishing you all a happy, healthy new year!
B Ramble
Level B- 14-14.5 MPH, 14-14.5 mph, 40 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
Leader: Michael J Olszewski, , 215-932-8586Media via Havertown and return via Ridley Park SW Phila.
Spin Off
Level C Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
Leader: Sam Wiley, , 215-514-4242Sunday Spin Off. See weekly rides for details
Not -Quite-End of the Year Ride
Level C+/B-, 13-14 mph, 25-30 miles. Indian Valley Middle School, Maple and Gruber Aves, Harleysville. The ride leaves at 2:00 pm.
Leader: Monica Coleman, , 610-547-1430NOTE: This is a multi-club ride. No cold early AM starts on my rides! We'll ride somewhere with some rolling terrain and a climb or two to keep us warm. No rest stop, so bring what you need. Make sure your rear bike light is working. Any stuff coming out of the sky,excessive wind (>15 mph), temps <32 at start, or bad roads from snow or ice cancels. No one dropped.
- MonDec. 292008
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #10
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578This ride is the tenth in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
- TueDec. 302008
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #11
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578This ride is the eleventh in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
Quick Release Mailing Party
Level All levels WolfBlock LLP, 22nd floor 1650 Arch St.. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578Come help mail the paper Quick Release, good company and snacks for all. Last chance to attend a mailing party in 2008.
- WedDec. 312008
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #12
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578This ride is the twelfth and last of a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
December, 2008