Ride Calendar

Bring your cow bells to Carversville to celebrate with someone who simply loves to ride! Will pick up riders at Fort Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic Area for an "on time departure" at 8:30 am. Cue sheet from Flourtown Picnic Area to Carversville. Follows Howard's cue sheet from his ride in May. Although highly doubtful there will be another Carversville festival, live jazz, and cookie contest, what you will get is a lunch stop at the Carversville general store, and the joy of pedalling through tree farms and over quiet country roads.

Maybe Schwencksville, Kimberton or Tambora's bakery, have not decided yet. Show up and find out. There will be some hills, some flats, no one dropped, regroup as needed. Bring plenty to drink. Rain cancels, call if unsure if the ride is a go.

Flat to gently rolling hills...although the Art Museum is at sea level and there is no where to go but up. As we build stamina and skills we may go for longer rides and include more hills - it depends on who is in the group. No one is left behind. You must wear a helmet. Be sure to bring something to drink and some rides may include coffee/breakfast stops. Bring an extra tube for your tire. **Check back here the weekdays before the ride for the ride leader and the ride details. We will smile and feel the wind in our faces.

Lots of no/low-traffic, shady roads on this one. Terrain is rolling with one longer climb near the beginning and one immediately after lunch. Pace will be manageable. The Peacock Store at mile 30 will be the only place to get eats and drinks, so bring at least two water bottles. Bring some grub and your Speedo for a picnic lunch and a refreshing dip the Delaware River off the park’s boat launch after the ride. Cue sheets provided. This ride will start PROMPTLY at 9:15, so plan your arrival accordingly. E-mail for directions by Thursday. A go/no-go message will be posted on the ride calendar by 7:45 if rain could interfere or excessive heat is forecast.

Valley Forge to north west Montgomery County. Mostly flat to rolling hills with 2-3 short climbs. This ride will regroup as needed, but it is not a ride for beginners. Bring $$, snacks, H2O. Wawa and McD's at 17 and 47 miles. Starts 8:30 AM from Valley Forge Park visitor center lower parking lot. Directions: route 422 to Route 23 exit. West on 23. Straight into park, stay right at bottom of hill to lower parking lot.

Let's go for a brisk ride traveling to both sides of the Schuylkill River, finding a few hills along the way. We'll be back before the thunderstorms hit (at least that's the plan). Rain or wet roads cancel.

Join me in a wonderful ride to brunch. Bring Lock and money for brunch

See Weekly Ride List for details.

See Weekly Rides for details. Show and go or look for an ad-hoc ride.

Cancelled because of lightning, thunder and rain A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.

Join the largest multi-level ride group on the Main Line ( @ 200 riders). See Weekly ride section for details about these rides as well as the COS "hybrid" rides and "Young Guns" (18-28 year old ) ride group.

Fast paced ride. No rest stops. See Weekly Rides for details

Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will be riding to Valley Forge. We will go up Gypsy Ln and enter VFP by Memorial Arch. We will ride back on the bike path.

The weather forecast for Tuesday, Aug. 4 looks clear and sunny! AMAZING seeing the bright sunshine today, after Sunday's violent rain with thunder & lightning. Sorry the Sunny Sunday "D" ride had to be cancelled, but if anyone is available to meet me for a non-competitive, leisurely, post-work evening ride, I hope to see you! We will ride in or close to the city, to avoid any potential problems of being "stuck" out in the 'burbs with the sun going down. Please contact me, if you plan on joining us. We will need to leave promptly at 6:00pm, in order to squeeze in some miles. If you have head lights or tail lights, please bring them.

See Weekly Rides for details.

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Check out this new ride group for 2009! Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for more details.

Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will be riding to Valley Forge. We will go up Gypsy Ln and enter VFP by Memorial Arch. We will ride back on the bike path.

We ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. We'll maintain a true B pace and regroup as necessary. A B+/A- ride that averages 18+ mph also leaves from the Italian Fountain at 6.

We will continue to hit the hills through the month of August! Join us Thursday night for the Three Hill Challenge. We will push ourselves, but we will try to have fun, too. Note that the ride leaves promptly at six o'clock.

A new ride destination for me that should be fun. We'll stop at Evansburg State Park on the way out and have a take-out lunch on the deck at the Train Stop Cafe in Schwenksville on the way back. A very nice ride on mostly low traffic/scenic country roads. Bring lots of liquids and snacks as stops are spread out. Accurate cue sheet for those looking to ride faster or slower on their own. Joint ride with SCU. Rain date Sunday Aug. 9.

NOTE RIDE AND START CHANGE. A repeat of the July ride by popular demand. Meet at IKEA Parking Lot, 400 Alan Wood Rd, Conshohocken, PA 19428 (park far away from the building). For D riders who want to extend their distance. 99.6% flat. 91.3% on the Valley Forge, Schuykill River and Perkiomen Bike paths, with just a mile or so on the road into Phoenixville where we pass the theatre made famous by the 1958 movie "The Blob" starring Steve McQueen. One food stop.

I plan to be there and should be able to find the way to Ambler. We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15 - 16 mph). Bring money for a snack in Ambler. If you are interested, Route Map and Elevation Profile here: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/philadelphia/448390860. Wet roads or rain at 8.45 a.m. cancels ride.

VFNHP to Swamp Creek. See August 2 above.

This is a scenic five-creek touring ride through Havertown, Bryn Mawr, and back. There will be two chalenging climbs, but no one will be dropped. We'll take a break at the halfway point.

See Weekly Rides for details. Show and go or look for an ad-hoc ride.

We will ride on MLK Drive and into East Fairmount Park to practice our riding skills and gear shifting. There is plenty of time for questions and answers and no one will be left behind. You must wear a helmet and please bring something to eat and drink. We ask you to have a spare tube for your tire. E-mail or call the leaders if you have any questions.

A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.

Join the largest multi-level ride group on the Main Line ( @ 200 riders). See Weekly ride section for details about these rides as well as the COS "hybrid" rides and "Young Guns" (18-28 year old ) ride group.

See Weekly Rides for details.

Fast paced ride. No rest stops. See Weekly Rides for details

Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will be riding to Valley Forge. We will go up Gypsy Ln and enter VFP by Memorial Arch. We will ride back on the bike path.

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Check out this new ride group for 2009! Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for more details.

We will continue to hit the hills through the month of August! Join us Thursday night for the Three Hill Challenge. We will push ourselves, but we will try to have fun, too. Note that the ride leaves promptly at six o'clock.

We ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. We'll maintain a true B pace and regroup as necessary. A B+/A- ride that averages 18+ mph also leaves from the Italian Fountain at 6.

Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will be riding to Valley Forge. We will go up Gypsy Ln and enter VFP by Memorial Arch. We will ride back on the bike path.

The terrain is rolling with a few easy climbs. We'll stop at Peace Valley at mi. 26 for a brief restroom/snack break & again in Doylestown at mi. 35 for a sitdown food break. Accurate cue sheets provided.

With New Hope to New York coming up, I need to get in shape. Join me for our usual Saturday morning ride to Ambler. We will push ourselves, but we will try to have fun, too. Bring money and locks for a food stop in Ambler.

Flat to gently rolling hills...although the Art Museum is at sea level and there is no where to go but up. As we build stamina and skills we may go for longer rides and include more hills - it depends on who is in the group. No one is left behind. You must wear a helmet. Be sure to bring something to drink and some rides may include coffee/breakfast stops. Bring an extra tube for your tire. We will smile and feel the wind in our faces.

The ride will take us from Valley Forge, to Ridley Creek State Park, to Marsh Creek State Park, back to Valley Forge. Most of the ride will be on lightly traveled roads. The entire route is rolling hills, with some serious climbs interspersed. Two quick rest stops and one sit down lunch stop are scheduled.

Chesterbrook is easily accessed from US202 and PA 252. We tour parts of SE Chester and NE Delaware Counties at a relaxing pace on paved mainly flat roads with a few hills - total climb about 1800 feet. View some great scenery and real estate in Tredyffrin, Easttown, Radnor and Newtown. No one left behind as we stop as required to regroup. A food stop is planned. Cue sheets provided. A multi-club ride. Bring snacks, liquids and money. Call for directions, more information, or suggestions to come by SEPTA. Leader Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529, <>

VFNHP to Swamp Creek. See Aug 2 for full description.

Join me in a wonderful ride to brunch. Bring Lock and money for brunch

We're going longer and having a few more hills, but at a D pace. We'll cruise East into West Fairmount Park, pass the Mann Music Center, and cross City Line Ave. into Wynnewood with a stop for sustenance at Delancey St. Bagels. We'll exit through Narberth then Belmont Hills into Manayunk then down the MLK Drive. You must bring water or a sports drink, food or a nutrition bar and a tube for your tire. Call or email the leader for questions. This will be a piece of cake.

Food 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. For route see http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=359927

A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.

Join the largest multi-level ride group on the Main Line ( @ 200 riders). See Weekly ride section for details about these rides as well as the COS "hybrid" rides and "Young Guns" (18-28 year old ) ride group.

Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will be riding to Valley Forge. We will go up Gypsy Ln and enter VFP by Memorial Arch. We will ride back on the bike path.

Fast paced ride. No rest stops. See Weekly Rides for details

See Weekly Rides for details.

Distance depends on the group. Chesterbrook is easily accessed from US202 or PA252. A multi-club relaxed ride - a few small hills if the group is willing. We stop to regroup as required. NO cue sheets . Bring snacks, liquids and money. NO CALLS = NO RIDE. For more info/directions - Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529,

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Check out this new ride group for 2009! Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for more details.

We're going longer and having a few more hills, but at a D pace. We'll cruise East into West Fairmount Park, pass the Mann Music Center, and cross City Line Ave. into Wynnewood with a stop for sustenance at Delancey St. Bagels. We'll exit through Narberth then Belmont Hills into Manayunk then down the MLK Drive. You must bring water or a sports drink, food or a nutrition bar and a tube for your tire. Call or email the leader for questions. This will be a piece of cake.

The "highlight" ride for today is a short 30 mile ride along the back bay area of Ocean City. Shorter rides available (10 miles, 20 miles). Q sheets provided for all rides. Rain cancels rides.

We will continue to hit the hills through the month of August! Join us Thursday night for the Three Hill Challenge. We will push ourselves, but we will try to have fun, too. Note that the ride leaves promptly at six o'clock.

We ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. We'll maintain a true B pace and regroup as necessary. A B+/A- ride that averages 18+ mph also leaves from the Italian Fountain at 6.

Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will be riding to Valley Forge. We will go up Gypsy Ln and enter VFP by Memorial Arch. We will ride back on the bike path.

The "highlight" ride for today is a 45 mile tour of the Cape May, NJ area.Lunch in Cape May. Shorter rides (10,30,40miles) available. Q sheets provided for all rides. Rain cancels rides.

Leave from Chadds Ford ES 8:30am sharp. This ride is hilly backcountry road ride. Many of the roads will be new to BCP members and take us within 2 miles of the Maryland border. Bring money for a 15 min half way stop. If rain or weather looks iffy, I will re-post CXL'D by 7:00 am on day of ride. Gary Schwab 610-964-9169

This will be a slightly faster pace version of Howard Hochheiser's ride (previously listed). But we will be leaving promptly at 8:31 SHARP! Sunday raindate (same start time).

A very scenic ride on some nice country roads. Mostly rolling hills, with a few short climbs, and one long but gradual hill. Rest stop in Harleysville (Wawa or pizza), with a quick break at Peace Valley on way out. Also a B pace available, listed separately. Sunday raindate (same start time). Co-listed with SCU.

The "highlight" ride for today is a 63 mile ride from Mays Landing to Wharton State Forest. A shorter 30 mile "D" ride is available (see Cindy Bedell's posting below) starting from the Renault Winery at 9am. Optional sit down lunch at the beautiful Renault Winery at mile 40 or a nearby WAWA food stop.Optional tour and wine tasting after lunch for $3 per person. Q sheets provided for all rides. Rain cancels rides.

This is the fastest version of Tom Madle's "highlight" ride for today; a 63 mile ride from Mays Landing to Wharton State Forest. We'll have a quick sit down lunch at the beautiful Renault Winery at mile 40. Optional tour and wine tasting after lunch for $3 per person. Q sheets provided. Rain cancels rides.

Ride out from 7th and Central in Ocean City. Return in time to clean up and change for a winery tour and lunch this afternoon. Rain shortens ride. Call if you have questions.

If someone else wants to lead I'll be happy to have you do it. We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15 - 16 mph). Bring money for a snack in Ambler. If you are interested, Route Map and Elevation Profile here: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/philadelphia/448390860. Wet roads or rain at 8.45 a.m. cancels ride.

Flat to gently rolling hills...although the Art Museum is at sea level and there is no where to go but up. As we build stamina and skills we may go for longer rides and include more hills - it depends on who is in the group. No one is left behind. You must wear a helmet. Be sure to bring something to drink and some rides may include coffee/breakfast stops. Bring an extra tube for your tire. We will smile and feel the wind in our faces.

Since there is NO Lake Nockamixion Century this year will revisit the route and do a 100km of the 75 mile route. There will be one short stop so bring plenty of water and/or sports drink. ICE: Vernon Lucas 215-815-9137 Ride will only be canceled if raining at start. Ride will start in rear of High School (same location as the Great Lake Nochamixon Century)

See Saturday listing for description. We will start at 8:30 if the forecast is decent, but will start as late as 11:00 if necessary. Check listing for any updates, or call ride leader.

New ride with many new roads. A few short hills to climb, but most of the ride goes through flat and rolling terain. This is a route with no or little traffic on mostly township and country roads. Must bring sufficient water and food, as there are no stores on the route until we get to Frenchtown at mile 45. We'll eat on the saddle or may stop on the side of the road, but will stop at any time if needed.

This will be a make-up ride for the 8-9-09 washout. See 8-9 listing for details. Phone # 215-680-2618.

Join me in a wonderful ride to brunch. Bring Lock and money for brunch

We'll meander out "Seashore Drive" toward Wildwood and turn around when everyone wants to say "goodbye" to the seashore and head on home back to Philly. No Q sheets for this ride since we'll just be heading straight out Seashore Drive . Rain cancels rides.

See Weekly Ride List for details.

See Weekly Rides for details. Show and go or look for an ad-hoc ride.

A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.

See Weekly ride section for details about these rides as well as the COS "hybrid" rides and "Young Guns" (18-28 year old ) ride group.

Fast paced ride. No rest stops. See Weekly Rides for details

See Weekly Rides for details.

Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will be riding to Valley Forge. We will go up Gypsy Ln and enter VFP by Memorial Arch. We will ride back on the bike path.

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Check out this new ride group for 2009! Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for more details.

See Saturday Aug. 29th for an overview of the "Adventure Sports Singles Beach Weekend". The "highlight" ride for today is a short 30 mile ride along the back bay area of Ocean City. Shorter or longer rides available (10 miles to 50 miles). Q sheets provided for all rides. Rain cancels rides.

We will continue to hit the hills through the month of August! Join us Thursday night for the Three Hill Challenge. We will push ourselves, but we will try to have fun, too. Note that the ride leaves promptly at six o'clock.

We ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. We'll maintain a true B pace and regroup as necessary. A B+/A- ride that averages 18+ mph also leaves from the Italian Fountain at 6.

Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will be riding to Valley Forge. We will go up Gypsy Ln and enter VFP by Memorial Arch. We will ride back on the bike path.

See Saturday Aug. 29th for a general overview of the "Adventure Sports Singles Beach Weekend". The "highlight" ride for today is a 63 mile ride from Mays Landing to Wharton State Forest . Shorter and longer rides available (10,20,30, 57,85 and a 124 mile double metric century). Sit down lunch at mile 40 at the beautiful Renault Winery. Q sheets provided for all rides. Rain cancels rides.

RIDE CANCELLED - WET ROADS AND THREAT OF RAIN Maybe Schwencksville, Kimberton or Tambora's bakery, have not decided yet. Show up and find out. There will be some hills, some flats, no one dropped, regroup as needed. Bring plenty to drink. Rain cancels, call if unsure if the ride is a go.

RIDE CANCELEDA multi-modal, multi-club, multi-level ride to Strasburg, Lancaster County. We will travel on SEPTA R5 train #8513 , which originates, from Market Street East, at 8:10am for Thorndale. Riders can board at any R5 station along the route (leader will board at St. Davids at 8:47am). . Board the rear car, of the train, which will be reserved for bikes. Get your ticket from the machine at the station. Otherwise, you pay a surcharge on the train. If you want a time and station, contact the leader. (option: Join the group at Thorndale). Arrive Thorndale 9:26. Sit down lunch at Isaac's Deli in Strasburg. Bring the usuals, and money. Return to Thorndale for 3:43 departure for faster group or the 5:13 for slower group. You must inform the leader by Wednesday 8/26 if you are joining us (weather permitting). So, that SEPTA can be notified. Leader's cell day of ride 484-868-4194.

These rides and the evening banquet/dance are being held in conjuction with COS's "Adventure Sports Singles Beach Weekend", the 5th annual event in Ocean City, NJ led by singles who enjoy various outdoor sporting events. The rides and other sports activities are open to ALL people (singles, married, etc.). A special singles led beach banquet / live band dance at the Ocean City Sports and Civic Center (6th St. and the Boardwalk) will be held Saturday evening Aug. 29th 6-11pm . The banquet/dance is open to ALL people.Register for the banquet and/or dance at this web site: http://www.cosnet.org/singles/ The "highlight" ride for today is a 45 mile ride from Ocean City to Mays Landing, NJ. Shorter and longer rides available (10 miles up to 75 miles). Q sheets provided for all rides. Rain cancels rides.

The weather forecast for Saturday looks iffy, but I will try to ride to Ambler. If there is rain at the start of the ride, or if the weather looks ominous, then the ride will be cancelled. RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Leaving Flourtown Picnic area, passing Upper Dublin H.S in Fort Washington approximately 30 minutes later for those who wish to join us there. Riding in Bucks with short break at Tanner's Produce in Richboro. On to McCaffery's Market in Lower Makefield (Mi. 38) Sit down break in Food Court at the Market. Locks will be needed. Return to Flourtown via Churchville, Willow Grove and Glenside. Cell Phone #: 215-932-8586

We'll ride from the Azalea Garden up Midvale (part of the way) through Germantown and W. Mount Airy to the TROLLEY CAR DINER...nutrition and ice cream. We'll go back by Carpenter Woods to bucolic Wissahickon Trail, along the Wissahickon. We'll take Kelly Drive to the Falls Bridge and the MLK Drive then take the optional 3 miles on the SRT to 25th and Locust and back, along the Schuylkill. Bring your helmet, extra tube for your tire, something to eat and drink, and your sense of joy. Peace.

Coming straight from Jeff Reardon's collection of beautiful rides. We'll ride through beautiful Bucks County to the town of Milford, NJ. Roads like, Groveland Rd, Dark Hollow Rd and Headquarters Rd. Lunch stop in Milford.

Coffee/Snack break at Starbucks or Wawa on Bethlehem Pike after riding through East Falls and Chestnut Hill, up Militia Hill Road, and a very brief stop at the bird watching platform in Fort Washington State Park. Then up Andorra, down Manor, and back through Manyunk. Starts at 9:00 am SHARP! Rain at 8:45 cancels.

a wonderful ride to brunch. Bring lock and money for brunch

We will be meeting at Valley Forge Park and riding through the park to cross a covered bridge then toil up a few hills and plateaus in the countryside around the park. You must bring an extra tube, water or sports drink, and food/nutrition bar. Call or email the Leader if you have questions.

See Weekly Rides for details. Show and go or look for an ad-hoc ride.

A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.

Join the largest multi-level ride group on the Main Line ( @ 200 riders). See Weekly ride section for details about these rides as well as the COS "hybrid" rides and "Young Guns" (18-28 year old ) ride group.