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Grouped by Day Listing Calendar | Standard List
January 2010
- FriJan. 012010
New Year's Day Ride to the Mummers Parade! (ad-hoc ride)
Level C thru A, 12-18 mph, 18 or 30 miles. Conshohocken SEPTA lot E. Elm and Harry St., Conshohocken, PA.. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 and John W. Moser, , 610-630-8078Meet 12 noon in the SEPTA lot in Conshohocken (E. Elm and Harry St.). We will have a "warm-up" WAWA stop at mile 14 before heading into CC Philly. We'll view the parade from outside the Kimmell Center (we can defrost inside the center if needed). If you're too tired/cold to ride back to Conshohocken we'll drop you off at the 30th St.station and you can take the train back. Rain,snow,icy roads,or starting temp. below 25 F cancels ride. Round trip bike ride returns to Conshohocken by 4:30pm
- SatJan. 022010
Valley Forge Winter Ride - Saturday Edition
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405Every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indor coffee break at the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
- SunJan. 032010
CANCELLED TOO COLD & WINDY Tax Season Riding # 1
Level B-, 12-14 mph, 40-50 miles. Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149Happy New Year. It's that time of year again when I work on Saturdays so rides will only be on Sundays. We will go to some place like Doylestown, Lashaska, Skippack, etc. - with an indoor rest stop. Some ups, downs and flats. No one dropped. Rain or temps below 25 at the start cancels.
Valley Forge Winter Ride - Sunday Edition
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405Every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Harleysville. Indoor coffee break at the Hennings Market in Harleysville. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
Sunday Hike in the Wissahickon
Hike All levels, 5-7 miles. Borders Book Store of Chestnut Hill, Germantown Ave & Bethlehem Pike. The hike leaves at 9:30 am.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862Let's walk off some of the calories we've consumed over the holidays! Meet at Borders Book Store at Germantown Ave. & Bethlehem Pike. From Borders, we'll walk a few blocks through Chestnut Hill, to access one of the trails into Valley Green. Well-behaved dogs warmly welcome! Trails will include some climbing, but there will be some shorter & flatter options available. Following the hike, we will have several options for where to eat lunch -- cafes & restaurants on Germantown Ave, Bruno's, etc. If someone would like to co-lead with me, please contact me -- I'd love your company!
first of the year breakfast ride CANCELLED
Level C-, 12-14 mph, 20 miles. 4603 Springfield Ave. Philadelphia, pa. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Henry L. Lazarus, , 267-259-6275We will have a late start at my office so people who arrive early can have a warm place to wait. There's plenty of parking. Brink lock and money for brunch. CANCELLED
Sunday C Spin Off CANCELLED
Level C, 25-35 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
Leader: Chuck Martin, , 215-833-7953A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup, usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.
- TueJan. 052010
MTB on the Pennypack Trails
Level C+/B- MTB the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629Come 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.
- SatJan. 092010
Valley Forge Winter Ride - Saturday Edition
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405Every Saturday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indoor coffee break at the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
Winter Wimp 2 -IRON Hill Brewery Loop. CANCELED
Level C-/C+, 11/13 mph, 20 miles. parking lot across the street from the IHB, Bridge St., Phoenixville.. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leaders: Arnie Roseman, , 610-640-4529 and Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810CANCELED RESCHEDULED FOR JAN 16TH SAME TIME; SAME PLACE We will loop around through Phoenixville and out past Kimberton then spin back to Iron Hill for brunch. Some hills. No one left behind as we stop to regroup as necessary. Cue sheets provided. A multi-club ride. Bring snacks, liquids, lock and money. NO CALLS = NO RIDE!.
Ride to Skippack
Level C+ , 13-14 mph, 38 miles. Bruno's (see Weekly Ride description for directions).. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337Terrain is rolling with a few climbs. Food stop at WAWA or a restaurant depending on the group's choice. Rain, snow or start time temperature below 32 degrees cancels. Joint ride with SCU.
- SunJan. 102010
Valley Forge Winter Ride - Sunday Edition
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405Every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Harleysville. Indoor coffee break at the Hennings Market in Harleysville. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
Hike the Wissahickon
Hike Hike, 5-7 miles. Valley Green Inn (see weekly ride calendar for directions). The hike leaves at 9:30 am.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246 and Cathy Flynn Hochheiser, , 215-913-0511Weather permitting, we'll go long, with a shorter, flatter option, Well behaved 4 legged friends are welcome. Lunch at Bruno's afterwards for those interested.
B Ramble
Level B, 14-15 mph, 44 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. For route see http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=622194
Sunday C Spin Off
Level C, 25-35 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.
- TueJan. 122010
MTB on the Pennypack Trails
Level C+/B- MTB the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629Come 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.
- WedJan. 132010
BCP Monthly Meeting and Travelogue Presentation
Level Meeting Seltzer Chapel Room at the Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St. (intersection of Pine), Philly . The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862All BCP members are encouraged to attend. We plan to conduct a short Board meeting followed by a "travelogue" presentation by a number of club members about their cycling trips. Seltzer Chapel Room at the Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St (intersection of Pine), Phila, Pa 19147
- SatJan. 162010
Valley Forge Winter Ride - Saturday Edition
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405Every Saturday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indoor coffee break at the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
Bryn Athyn to Newtown via Lake Luxembourg (ad-hoc ride)
Level B- , 13-14 mph, 13 mph, @ 45 miles. Tomlinson Rd and Buck Rd, Bryn Athyn,Pa (Bryn Athyn College). The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578New route! We'll head to Newtown,Pa via Core Creek State Park (Lake Luxembourg).We'll have a sit-down/warm-up lunch in Newtown ( many food options available). After lunch we'll head into scenic Wrightstown then back to Bryn Athyn via the Pennypack Preserve. Q sheets provided for slower for faster riders. I will lead at a 13 mph pace.The terrain is flat to rolling hills with one or two major climbs. Rain,snow or starting temp. below 32F cancels the ride.
Saturday Ride to ?Ambler? (ad-hoc ride)
Level C+/b-, 14-16 mph, 30-35 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Sam Wiley, , 215-514-4242Since we have not been out for some time the ride will be a little shorter this week. My plan is to start the usual way but to head to Plymouth with a stop at Ridge and Butler. We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain). Bring money for a snack. The weather people are saying it looks like it will be a nice day for a ride.
Winter Wimp 2 -IRON Hill Brewery Loop.
Level C-&C+, 11&13 mph, 20 miles. parking lot across from Iron Hill Brewery, Bridge Street Phoenixville. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leaders: Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810 and Arnie Roseman, , 610-640-4529We will loop around through Phoenixville and out past Kimberton then spin back to Iron Hill for brunch. Some hills. No one left behind as we stop to regroup as necessary. Cue sheets provided. A multi-club ride. Bring snacks, liquids, lock and money. NO CALLS = NO RIDE!.
- SunJan. 172010
Valley Forge Winter Ride - Sunday Edition
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405RIDE IS CANCELLED. - RAINED OUT -
CANCELLED - RAIN BY 9 AM Tax Season Riding # 2
Level B-, 12-14 mph, 40-50 miles. Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149We will go to some place like Doylestown, Lashaska, Skippack, etc. - with an indoor rest stop. Some ups, downs and flats. No one dropped. Wet roads, rain or temps below 25 at the start cancels.
Hike the Wissahickon CANCELLED due to rain
Level Level B2C, 2 - 2.5 mph, 6 - 7 miles. St. Martins R8 Train Station Springfield Ave. and St. Martins Lane in Chestnut Hill . The ride leaves at 9:27 am.
Leader: John Davis, , 215-247-8172We'll go on an excursion over the river and through the woods (but not in that order) in the Wissahickon Valley of Fairmount Park. Optional lunch after at Bruno's.
breakfast ride
Level C-, 11-13 mph, 20 miles. 22nd and Spring Garden sts. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Henry L. Lazarus, , 267-259-6275A shorter breakfast ride because I am out of shape from not riding. Bring lock and money for brunch Canceled
Sunday C Spin Off CANCELLED because of rain
Level C, 25-35 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
Leader: Sam Wiley, , 215-514-4242(Rain at 10:25 and it looks like it will continue. Today's ride is cancelled.) A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup, usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.
- TueJan. 192010
MTB on the Pennypack Trails - CANCELLED DUE TO WET TRAIL CONDITIONS
Level C+/B- MTB the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629Come 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.
- SatJan. 232010
Valley Forge Winter Ride - Saturday Edition
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405Every Saturday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indoor coffee break at the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
"Shiver My Bridges" : Bruno's (Chestnut Hill) to Palmyra,NJ
Level B- , 13-14 mph, 13-14 mph, 40-45 miles. Bruno's Deli, 9800 Germantown Ave., Phila., Pa. 19118. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578Meet 10am leave 10:15 for a trip across the river to Palmyra,NJ where we'll have a sit-down lunch.Return to Bruno's via neighborhood communities of Frankford,Kensington,Fishtown, Northern Liberties,East Falls and West Mt. Airy. A few short climbs on the way out and back but mainly a flat "city" ride. Rain ,snow or starting temp. below 32F cancel ride.Partial Q sheet (way out) provided. Follow leader on way back.
Art Museum to Plymouth Square ride (ad-hoc ride)
Level C+/B-, 14-16 mph, 35 miles. Italian Fountain, Art Museum, Philadelphia. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leaders: Steve Landstreet, , 215-509-7146 and Andy Karpinski, , 484-222-0379Sat January 23, 2010 - Saturday Ride to Plymouth Square (ad-hoc ride) meet at Italian Fountain @ 10:00 am Class C+/B-, 14-16mph, 30-35 mile. Since many of us have not been out for some time the ride will be a little shorter this week than the usual 40+ mile ride to Ambler. We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain). Bring money for a snack and a lock for our snack break at Genuardi's. The weather
- SunJan. 242010
Valley Forge Winter Ride - Sunday Edition
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405Every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Harleysville. Indoor coffee break at the Hennings Market in Harleysville. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
Hike the Wissahickon
Level hike, 5-7 miles miles. Valley Green Inn. The ride leaves at 9:30 am.
Leaders: Debbie Hoellein, , 215-833-5545 and Nadya Day, , 484-431-1497We'll go mainly on trails with flatter options available. Well behaved 4 legged friends welcome. Optional lunch at Brunos afterward.
Brekfast ride
Level C-, 10-12 mph, 25 miles. 22nd and Spring Grden Sts.. The ride leaves at 10:00 am.
Leader: Henry L. Lazarus, , 267-259-6275Breakfast ride to brunch nd bakc. Bring money for brunch and lock
Sunday C Spin Off
Level C, 25-35 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
Leader: Melissa Muth, , 267-971-0113A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.
- TueJan. 262010
MTB on the Pennypack Trails - CANCELED DUE TO WET TRAIL CONDITIONS
Level C+/B- MTB the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629Come 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 canceled or rescheduled for another evening. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.
- SatJan. 302010
Valley Forge Winter Ride - Saturday Edition
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405Every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indor coffee break at the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
- SunJan. 312010
CANCELLED - TOO COLD & WET ROADS Tax Season Riding # 3
Level B-, 12-14 mph, 40-50 miles. Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149We will go to some place like Doylestown, Lashaska, Skippack, etc. - with an indoor rest stop. Some ups, downs and flats. No one dropped. Wet roads, rain or temps below 25 at the start cancels.
Valley Forge Winter Ride - Sunday Edition
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405Every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Harleysville. Indoor coffee break at the Hennings Market in Harleysville. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
Hike the Wissahickon
Hike hike, 5-7 miles. Brunos at Northwestern and Germantown Avenues. The hike leaves at 9:30 am.
Leaders: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 and Richard W. Terry, , 215-675-1536We will be hiking mostly on trails, but there will be shorter and flatter options available, if desired. Well behaved dogs and human companions welcome. Optional lunch at Brunos afterward.
Sunday C Spin Off
Level C, 25-35 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
Leader: Michael J Olszewski, , 215-932-8586A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.
January, 2010