Ride Calendar

See Weekly Rides for details.

All welcome to help mail the monthly Quick Release newsletter. Snacks and good company guaranteed.

Meet at 5:15 for a prompt 5:30 start (note earlier start time). 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'll be in the upstairs dining area. All BCP members are encouraged to attend. To get something on the agenda, please contact Linda McGrane.

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.

With the waning daylight, we will have to do a shorter ride. We will still head for the hills and push ourselves, but we will have to do it closer to home. The last Thursday night hill ride of the season will be September 10, 2009.

Two distance options: 58 or 38 miles. - Warm up for tomorrows big event with a ride through the bucolic Brandywine Valley. While scouting the route last week, I saw thoroughbreds, regular and miniature horses, llamas, and even some Texas longhorns. - The ride forms a figure 8, allowing those wanting a shorter ride to avoid an extra twenty mile loop. Two convenience store stops are scheduled for the longer distance. One convenience store stop for the shorter distance. - No ride leader for the C's and the shorter distance B's. Accurate cue sheets will be provided for all riders. - FYI: East Goshen Twp. Park is located on Paoli Pike, between Malvern and West Chester, near PA-352.

Usual ride to Ambler. We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15 - 17 mph). Short stop in Ambler for gelato. Wet roads or rain at 8.30 a.m. or over 50 percent forecast for rain between 9.00 a.m. and noon cancel ride.

CANCELLED: For those Peter O'dell ride wanna bes, we will ride to New Hope (approx. 35-40 miles) with the 125+ milers, take a break, and return home the long way via Flourtown. Expect the ride out (which I will not lead) to be at a B+ pace, and to leave the Art Museum at 6:00 AM SHARP (so be sure to be at the start at 5:50). I will lead the return at a B pace, with one stop after the New Hope break.

The 14th Annual Peter Odell Phila to Brooklyn. This is a multi-level and multi-distance ride. See home page for registration and details. Come ride to the capital of the world. NYC

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.

See Weekly Rides for details. Show and go or look for an ad-hoc ride. This is the day of the New Hope to Brooklyn ride.

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

Nice rural roads, medium distance with a number of hills. Terrain is B+/A-. One hill is 22 %. We will either climb it, or go around it depending on how we feel. I am planning for a B -/touring pace. Rest stop at Start/finish and at 32 miles. Directions to start: North on Rt 29 to Y left on Deep Creek Rd. 0.75 miles to Snyder Rd. Parking lot on left.

Last ride of the season. Join me in farewell pizza and beer/soda at my house after the ride. See Weekly Rides for further details.

Meet at 5:15 for a prompt 5:30 start (note earlier start time). 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.

With the waning daylight, we will have to do a shorter ride. We will still head for the hills and push ourselves, but we will have to do it closer to home. The last Thursday night hill ride of the season will be September 10, 2009. WEATHER.COM PREDICTS 70% CHANCE OF RAIN AT 6:00 P.M. THEREFORE, THE RIDE IS CANCELLED TONIGHT.

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.

Information about the Scenic Schuylkill Century is now available at the BCP web site. Click here for information about the Scenic Schuylkill Century.

TD Bank Bike Philly Level Adults and children of all skill levels, 10, 20, 35, 50 miles. Meet at Philadelphia Museum of Art steps at 8:00 am. Ride through the heart of Center City and hidden corners of Fairmount Park, experiencing car-free streets of Philadelphia. Sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia whose mission is to promote bicycling as a safe, healthy and environmentally-friendly form of transportation and recreation. Registration required. For more information go to www.bikephilly.org, call 215-BICYCLE x4 or email .

We will ride to Fort Washinton with a break at the halfway point. No one will be dropped. My cell number is 215-680-2618.

Ride Bike Philly instead, you can take the long option if you want miles.

Spin Off leaders are supporting the Bicycle Coalition and Bike Philly today, see you next Sunday.

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.

If you have the time to ride during the day, this ride is for you. We'll ride to a variety of destinations on scenic roads. See weekly ride calendar for details.

Meet at 5:15 for a prompt 5:30 start (note earlier start time). 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 ride in the Brandywine valley and attend the Chester County 30th annual seniors picnic in Lenape. $6 donation for picnic lunch. Registration required by September 3ed. No calls no ride. Call SteveT to register. Rain date: September 24th.

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.

Starting off on the New York route and then taking new turns to the funky Oldwick General Store at mile 33 to rub elbows with Jersey Blue Bloods. Coming home we’ll ride along the shores of Round Valley State Park, past the Green Seargant Covered Bridge and down gorgeous Lower Creek Rd. Terrain is rolling to moderately hilly (3,000 total ft. of climbing), with the final 7 miles being primarily down hill or flat. A second, quick stop for water is possible. Portable nutrition is recommended. The ride will START PROMPTLY at 8:30 from the shopping center at the corner of N.J. 29 and Cherry St. I do not have permission to park in the shopping center lot, but there should be plenty of street parking in the area. Some of this is uncharted territory for me. Stay with the leader or be prepared to follow the cue sheet on your own. Map can be found here: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/350075 A go/no-go message will be posted on the web site’s ride calendar if the weather is questionable. E-mail for directions by 5 p.m. Friday.

A rambling tour of western Bucks and Montgomery counties. Mixed terrain of flats and hills. Re-group as needed. Cue sheets provided for those who wish to ride faster or slower than the main group. Sit down lunch stop at Spor's Deli in Trumbauersville. Optional early return from lunch shortens the ride to 48 miles. Posted on MapMyRide under this name in Chalfont, PA. Start is less than 2 miles from R5 Chalfont station.

A little bit of climbing and a little bit of level ground. Two rest stops at 23 and 37 miles. The cue has a short cut built in to trim the ride from 62 to 41 miles if conditions (weather or otherwise) dictate. We will wait at hilltops and traffic lights (and other unusual phenomena which we may encounter). We will meet in the lower parking lot of Valley Forge National Historical Park and then cross the Planky Way to the Schuylkill Trail.

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.

A well-ridden route that has ups and downs on both sides of the river. The climbs have been named as follows: the mogul of bryn mawr, flower of rose glen, king of mt. pleasant, hero of harts, and montgomery monster....everything in between is a "piece of cake". Will depart at 9:00 am sharp!

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.

Because of the Bike Philly ride on Sunday, 9/13, I'm changing the 9:00am Fort Washington ride to 9/20. Same Bat-Time, same Bat-Station. (We will ride to Fort Washinton with a break at the halfway point. No one will be dropped. My cell number is 215-680-2618.)

Let's take advantage of a great weather forecast and get back in time for kickoff. Destination is undecided, but there will be a brief rest stop. Please note the variation in start location to avoid crowds and confusion. Rain cancels.

by the kiosk just off the SRT, in the parking lot closest to the entrance road. We ride to Spring City,(originally – Leafspringville - so named because of the numerous shops that made chassis springs for early automobiles at the dawn of the motoring age). Then to Phoenixville for a late breakfast (optional), near the end of the ride. A multi-club ride. Bring $6 for breakfast & H2O. It’s about 20 miles to the food stop. So, bring a snack. We plan to ride as two groups, at two paces, depending on who shows. Directions to the start: Take US 422 West to the Trooper Rd (PA363) exit. Bear left at the split on the exit ramp. If you want to come by SEPTA, contact Steve for directions. Cell (Sunday only) 484-868-4194

We will ride on MLK Drive and into East Fairmount Park to practice our riding skills and gear shifting. There's an optional 3-4 miles down the Schuylkill River Trail to 25th and Locust Sts. then back to the Azalea Garden. There is plenty of time for questions and answers and no one will be left behind. You must wear a helmet and 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.

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.

If you have the time to ride during the day, this ride is for you. We'll ride to a variety of destinations on scenic roads. See weekly ride calendar for details.

Meet at 5:15 for a prompt 5:30 start (note earlier start time). 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 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.

Ride will meet up in Conshohocken at 9:30 with a group from Flourtown St Pk led by Chris Beetham. Meet up location is at the parking lot just off the bike path before the bridge. Thanks to Eduardo Ruchelli for this cue. Ride is a wonderful tour on rolling, low traffic roads, through Newtown, Sugartown and East Goshen. Ride will most likely split into two groups, with the fast ones led by Chris. Ride ends at the BBQ. Steady pace maintained, stopping only for breakdowns. WAWA stop at N Chester Road.

End of Summer BCP BBQ.         All NW Philly rides will end at the BBQ and a variety of Center City rides will ride to the BBQ as their food stops (see individual ride listings for details). All rides will get you to our season ending BBQ in plenty of time to enjoy fabulous food and great company. 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 (potluck: welcome, but not necessary) at , 215-833-5545.

Please arrive by 8:45 for a prompt 9:00 start. Our cue sheet is courtesy of Eduardo Ruchelli, with plenty of rolling, low traffic roads through Newtown, Sugartown and East Goshen. We'll be meeting up with Rob Swartley's group in Conshohocken at 9:30. There is one food stop at Wawa on N Chester Road.

Let's ride to Harleysville, a recent club favorite. Please arrive by 9:30 for a prompt 9:45 start. We'll stop at a Wawa to refresh, saving our appetites for the BBQ. Expect rolling hills, scenic country roads, an accurate cue sheet and good company. B-/B will ride 48 miles, C+ 43 miles.

The ride will have a quick rest stop at Whole Foods in North Wales before heading back to the BCP Picnic. 215-242-1200 (W)

Our usual Saturday ride from the Art Museum's Italian Fountain will start a little later on this date because we will be stopping at the BCP barbeque on the way back from Ambler! We will keep a steady pace, and we will try to push ourselves, but still have fun.

Ride the Wissahickon. This ride is suitable for mountain bikes, hybrids, comfort bikes, and other bikes with wide tires, although I did it last year, and previewed the ride this week, on my street bike with no difficulty. There's gravel and some bumpy parts but it is do-able if there is no rain. We'll be on both Forbidden Drive and part of the Wissahickon Trail then go up into German-town and Mount Airy, returning on Forbidden Drive to ride .9 mile past our start point to the BCP BBQ for excellent food and even better conversation.

A special Saturday edition of our Sunday Spin Off ride to take advantage of the BCP picnic. A true C ride, we will wait cheerfully to regroup.

A near century through many pretty and mostly rural areas of Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland Counties. Lunch is scheduled for Fortescue at mile 48, but we’ll have the option of skipping the 9 mile trip out there and back and instead having lunch on the mainland. Earlier and later water/snack stops at miles 24 and 63, respectively. Terrain is flat to very gently undulating. Good preparation for the City-to-Shore the following weekend. Meet in the school parking lot at the corner of Bridgeport Ave. & King’s Hwy. in Swedesboro, NJ. No water or restrooms at the start, but there is a Wawa en route from the I-295 exit. E-mail for directions by September 24th. This ride will start PROMPTLY at 8:30. Please plan your arrival accordingly. Cue sheets provided. This is intended as a moderately-paced group ride. If you feel the need to fly off the front, please choose another ride. A go/no-go message will be posted on the web site ride calendar by 7:15 if the weather is questionable.

Note later start time. Borrowing the cue sheet from Jeff Bakely we will ride on low traveled roads with rolling hills and a lunch stop at Moccia's Train Stop Cafe. Regroup as needed, no one dropped. Bring enough to drink and some snacks. Rain cancels, call if unsure if ride is on.

Breakfast ride Bring lock and money for brunch

See Weekly Ride List for details.

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=439774

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.

If you have the time to ride during the day, this ride is for you. We'll ride to a variety of destinations on scenic roads. See weekly ride calendar for details.

All welcome to help mail the monthly Quick Release newsletter. Snacks and good company guaranteed.