Ride Calendar

Note the later start time. Semi-annual ride to the Art Museum to see the leaves changing colors. We will also stop at the Dragon Boat Races along Kelly Drive and watch a few races. We will continue our ride on the way back through the Wissahickon Trail, Germantown, Mt. Airy and maybe some roads in Montgomery County. Bring drinks, snacks & $ for food near the Art Museum. Rain cancels.

Come join an easy paced ride designed for the beginning group rider. We will visit the Ben Franklin bridge and try the new cross-town bike lanes. Flat to gently rolling hills...although the Art Museum is at sea level and there is no where to go but up. Bring a spare tube and a water bottle.No one is left behind. You must wear a helmet.

Ride with brunch stop. Call to confirm time, place and specifics. No calls - no ride. Some rides may be in NJ.

Crossing multiple covered bridges. Travelling through the beautiful Oley Valley. A sit down lunch stop in the quaint town of Oley. Even a rest stop at a chocolatier. This is one of the nicest bike rides in SE Pennsylvania. The route consists of some tough climbing the first and last 15 miles, with flat to easy rollers the middle 30. We will meet in the French Creek Lake boat launch parking area. Near the Ranger Station.

Well, neither did I. Even if you did, join us as we ride much of the new Century route (we'll cut off the first and last 15 miles or so). Great route, generally rolling hills, with some climbs, but nothing too outlandish. Mix of park and convenience store stops, so bring plenty of liquids and food. Accurate cue sheet provided for those looking to ride at a different pace. Contact me if you would like to co-lead at a different pace. Co-listed with SCU.

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

Meet at Formal Entrance to the Azalea garden at 12:00 pm. We will ride out and about in Fairmount Park at our D Ride pace. After about 10 miles of riding, we will stop at the Centennial Cafe in the Ohio House at State and Belmont in West Fairmount Park for a lunch/rest break. We will spend about 30 minutes at this lovely and bike friendly cafe (http://thecentennialcafe.com/MENU.htm). We will pause to regroup gladly at the top of each of the three hills. Expect to spend about 3 hours total once we depart from the Azalea Garden; bring money for lunch. Hope to see you there.

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

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.

Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to http://www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.

This is a "road bike" ride that requires a strong front headlight and a rear tail light. We have 3 different groups (C, B and B+) which ride between 12 and 18 mph. We typically get @ 25 riders on warm nights. We meet 6pm at the SEPTA lot (E. Elm and Harry St.) in Conshohocken, PA. We leave the lot 6:15 sharp and head to the Philly Art Museum area via Roxboro, Manyunk and East Falls. We take a short 5 minute bathroom/snack break at Lloyd Hall before returning to Conshohocken by 8:30. Q sheets provided for slower or faster riders.Rain or starting temp. below 40F cancels the ride

All BCP members are encouraged to attend. To get something on the agenda, please contact Linda McGrane.

This is the resumption of Rob's regular offseason weekly ride. Ride goes through Fairmount Pk to Falls Bridge, through Manayunk, to River Rd, up Hart's Lane, across Ridge Ave, down Andorra Rd, through Erdenheim, up Mongomery Ave, through Chestnut Hill, across McCallum St Bridge to Walnut Lane bridge to Henry Ave to Kelly Drive bike path. No one dropped, re-groups at top of hills. No other stops.

Ride with brunch stop. Call to confirm time, place and specifics. No calls - no ride. Some rides may be in NJ.

After contributing to the economy at the Fall Swap Meet, we meet in front of the Velodrome for a ride to the infamous "Hawk". Bring enough fuel to carry you through the first 40 miles as food stores are few and far between. Showers might be available in the Velodrome post-ride. Bring your own toiletries. A short cut (cutting out Hawk Mountain) is optional. FYI: The Valley Preffered Cycle Center is the former Lehigh Valley Velodrome.

A nice rural ride to north west Montgomery County. A few hills and some nice scenery. Quick food/H2O and/or rest stops at 17, 27, 36 miles. Hennings Market at 51 miles. Terrain B. Pace B-. We will wait and regroup at hill tops and traffic lights.

Last minute idea to bike Bryn Mawr. Should be nice weather.

Rain or Shine Adopt-A-Highway Road Cleanup- If you care about clean roads to ride on, put this on your "to do" list. And, bring a friend. Please dedicate an hour to help us clean up a section of Yellow Springs Rd. We supply gloves and bags. All you have to do is show up and do a little walking and picking. Bring your bike and biking gear. We will do a C/C+ ride, somewhere, afterward., weather permitting. (Suggestions welcome). This road clean-up has been an on going project of the Brandywine Bicycle Club for the last 14 years. It is now a multi-club event. . For more details, contact the co-leaders.

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.

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.

Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to http://www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.

This is a reocurring Wed. night ride. See Oct. 7th ride description.

Rob's regular offseason weekly ride. Ride goes through Fairmount Pk to Falls Bridge, through Manayunk, to River Rd, up Hart's Lane, across Ridge Ave, down Andorra Rd, through Erdenheim, up Mongomery Ave, through Chestnut Hill, across McCallum St Bridge to Walnut Lane bridge to Henry Ave to Kelly Drive bike path. No one dropped, re-groups at top of hills. No other stops.

Ride to Delaware Community College Farm Market for food stop. Rolling hills. Cue sheets only for portion of ride from Stenton and Joshua Road (and back). 18 mph on flats and overall average of 14-16 mph. Leaves 8:50 SHARP. Rain at 8:20 cancels.

Ride with brunch stop. Call to confirm time, place and specifics. No calls - no ride. Some rides may be in NJ.

Come join an easy paced ride designed for the beginning group rider. We will do an an out -and-back ride on the SRT and see how far we can go. Please bring a spare tube and water bottle. You must wear a helmet. CANCELLED due to Rain.

If the weather permits and it is not promising, I plan to do the usual ride 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.

CANCELED Route travels through Lancaster county farmlands. Lots of eye candy; buggies; road apples and nice biking roads. Some rolling hills. A fun ride. No one dropped. Regroup when needed. Two ride leaders. Two paces. Lunch at Isaac's in Strasburg. A visit to unique Millers Health Food store in Bird-In-Hand on the return.

A wonderful ride to brunch. Bring Lock and money for brunch

Let's do this ride one more time before the cold sets in. 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.

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=475082

Email or call the Leaders for specific details.

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

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.

Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to http://www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.

This is a reocurring Wed. night ride. See Oct. 7th ride description.

Rob's regular offseason weekly ride. Ride goes through Fairmount Pk to Falls Bridge, through Manayunk, to River Rd, up Hart's Lane, across Ridge Ave, down Andorra Rd, through Erdenheim, up Mongomery Ave, through Chestnut Hill, across McCallum St Bridge to Walnut Lane bridge to Henry Ave to Kelly Drive bike path. No one dropped, re-groups at top of hills. No other stops.

This is the ride you didn't ask for but you need. We will ride on bike lanes and one-way streets in Fairmount, Society Hill, Christopher Columbus Boulevard, South Philadelphia and in West Philadelphia to get experience in proper positioning on the street with different traffic patterns. You will understand how to bike safely on the street including discussion of defensive biking skills and proper attitude. We got handouts! Bring your brave and committed to improving bicycling skills self. Please call the leaders with questions.

Ride with brunch stop. Call to confirm time, place and specifics. No calls - no ride. Some rides may be in NJ.

THIS RIDE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 11/8/2009 DUE TO A SCHEDULE CONFLICT. Time to visit New Hope again. If you liked it in the Spring you will love it in the Fall. Backs roads, friendly group, leaves changing colors, not too cold (I hope). Stop at the French Bakery or WaWa. Regroup as needed, no one dropped. No killer hills. If we have as big a group as the spring there will be different speed groups. Cue sheets provided. Rain cancels.

Pretty route on low-traffic roads in Hunterdon County. One stop (mile 24) at the Peacock Store, a spot popular with cyclists. No other commercial establishments along the route. Many wooded roads, including beautiful Lower Creek Rd. Hopefully there will be some fall colors left. Some hills, but overall the route is not taxing: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/360733. Pack some snacks for after the ride or walk across the river to the Lumberville General Store. The ride will start PROMPTLY at 9:45, so plan your arrival accordingly. Cue sheets provided. E-mail for directions by 5 p.m. Saturday. Check the ride calendar for a go/no-go message after 7 a.m. Sunday if the weather is questionable.

Ride to Delaware Community College Farm Market for food stop. Rolling hills. Cue sheets only for portion of ride from Stenton and Joshua Road (and back). 17-18 mph on flats and overall average of 14-15 mph. Leaves 10:15 SHARP.

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

E-mail or call the ride leader (760.416.3102) for details.

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

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.

Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to http://www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.

This is a reocurring Wed. night ride. See Oct. 7th ride description.

Rob's regular offseason weekly ride. Ride goes through Fairmount Pk to Falls Bridge, through Manayunk, to River Rd, up Hart's Lane, across Ridge Ave, down Andorra Rd, through Erdenheim, up Mongomery Ave, through Chestnut Hill, across McCallum St Bridge to Walnut Lane bridge to Henry Ave to Kelly Drive bike path. No one dropped, re-groups at top of hills. No other stops.

Ride with brunch stop. Call to confirm time, place and specifics. No calls - no ride. Some rides may be in NJ.

Usual Saturday Ambler ride. We'll keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15 - 16 mph). Bring money for a snack at Toto's in Ambler. 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. or over 50 percent forecast for rain between 9.00 a.m. and noon cancel ride.

Looks like we may have some warm weather, so how about joining me on some scenic/rolling Montgomery and Bucks County roads as we head to the Carversville General Store for lunch. We can do a quick break on way out/return if needed, and depending on who shows and their fitness level, we may break into two groups. Co-listed with SCU.

The route travels around the Oley Valley on some prime biking roads. The valley has a strong Pennsylvania Dutch and historical heritage, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. http://www.livingplaces.com/PA/Berks_County/Oley_Township/Oley_Township_Historic_District.html. One of the Valleys early residents was Mordecai Lincoln, the great-grandfather of Abraham Lincoln. Daniel Boone was born in Oley in 1734. Sit down lunch in the village of Oley. No one dropped.

This is a challenging ride with many rewards. Blue Mountain looms on the horizon for most of the ride, until the end, when a climb up Big Blue ends in a screaming descent to the parking lot. This ride features very low traffic roads, beautiful scenery, a flat first 20 miles, biplanes, Sikh and Hindu places of worship, a scenic wooded climb and a ride-leader catered rest stop. Please contact a ride leader so that we can be sure to have enough supplies at the rest stop. Don't miss out ! Cue sheets provided. Meet at Strausstown, PA. PA-183 just north of I-78, on the left across from Sickafus Sheepskins ($1 parking - pay at store).

This is a scenic ride with many rewards. Blue Mountain looms on the horizon for the entire ride. This version of the ride does NOT climb Blue Mountain, but instead climbs Little Mountain, a much shorter and easier climb. If you've always wanted to try one of the far-out rides, but were troubled by the riding distance or mountain climb, this is your chance! This ride features very low traffic roads, beautiful scenery, biplanes, a Sikh place of worship, and a ride-leader catered rest stop. Please send an email to the ride leaders so that we can be sure to have enough supplies at the rest stop. Don't miss out ! Cue sheets provided. SPECIAL NOTE for 28 mile riders: Do NOT pay for parking, as the departure point is 6 miles west. We will all meet at the main lot and depart at the same time. 28 mile riders will drive to their start point and the rest of the C- group will meet up with them there.

The Lenth of Broad Street Ride. We will cycle the entire lenth of the longest straight street in the country. We will see all the great churches, Universities, and stately mansions and brownstone row homes. We will travers Philadelphia's grant history! Returning on the subway from the Paterson Ave station to Olnoey Ave staion, cycling the remainder back to the start.