Ride Calendar

Scenic ride with a few hills. Bring $$ for a couple of quick food/H2O stops.

Most often we ride the Ambler ride. Route Map and Elevation Profile for Ambler ride here: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/philadelphia/448390860. We'll keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15 - 16 mph). Bring money for a snack. 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. Check the web site for up-to-date information

We'll work our way up to Bryn Athyn in eastern Montgomery County using some familiar roads and some roads that may be new to some folks. The ride is generally rolling with a few moderate climbs along the way. There will be one short convenience store stop. Please plan to arrive at 9:15 AM for a prompt 9:30 AM start. Rain or wet roads at the start cancels the ride. If unsure about the ride status, call the ride leader after 7:30 AM the morning of the ride.

Ride with brunch stop. Call to confirm time, place, specifics as these may vary. No calls=no ride. Some rides may be in NJ.

Just one more hill...(OK, that's an inside joke). There are 17 hills. This ride is offered as a "practice" ride for hill climbing. The terrain is quite challenging. The pace will be whatever we can manage. That being said, it is not suitable for fixies, 5 speed stingrays, 3 speed Sturmey Archers, beach cruisers, hybrids, or mountain bikes. Any young hammer head sharks who drop the leader will be on their own ride. If you have a GPS I would be delighted to know the total vertical climb for this one.

We will ride thru the Western suburbs for about 40 miles. This ride will have some challenging hills, but this will be "a true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup." We will stop in the Villanova/Haverford area about the halfway point for refreshments and light food - choice of the Bagel Barrel or 7-11. We will return via Conshohocken and the bikepath.

Meet at 400 Alan Wood Rd, Conshohocken, PA 19428. 98.6% flat. 90% 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 famous Colonial Theatre, where Steve McQueen catapulted his career in the 1958 Movie "The Blob". One coffee stop.

It is still tax season as I write this so I do not know where we will go. There will be some hills, but no killers. Regroup as needed to wait for me, no one dropped. Rest stop somewhere, indoors if cool, outdoors if nice weather. Rain cancels. Call if unsure if ride is on.

Adapting an original cue from Eduardo Ruchelli, we will ride from the Italian Fountain to Sugartown and back. Route from Italian Fountain to Conshy and returning Manyunk to Italian Fountain are not included on cue sheet. We ride rolling hills through the Main Line, into Paoli and beyond where i'm sure we will see a horse farm or two or three. Terri will lead a B to B+ pace, rob will lead closer to a B-. WaWa stop at SR 352 in Goshenville. Departing at 9:15 SHARP...please arrive about 9:05 for cue sheet sign-in and pre-ride briefing.

See the Weekly Rides information or call the Ride Leader for details. Ride description may be put on the list-serve and on the calendar on the weekdays before the ride.

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

Ride every Monday April thru Sept. See "Weekly" ride description section for details. Rain cancels rides.

We ride the less travelled roads of the Mainline. We will increase the distance until we reach Valley Forge.

A reprise of a great ride I had a week ago Saturday, for those who couldn't make it, or who can't get enough of it. Expect great scenery, rolling hills and good company. Keep our fingers crossed for good weather.

Because one night of hills per week is not enough. We'll start at 5:45 sharp to make sure we can ride all three hills before sunset.

Fast paced ride with no rest stops. The ride goes north thru Germantown to Stenton ave and beyond .

See Weekly Rides for details.

Again out along the Chester Valley Trail to Lionville, this time turning south through Downingtown, and past West Chester before heading east again on low traffic roads. 2 full service rest stops. Moderate pace.

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for details.

We ride the less travelled roads of the Mainline. We will increase the distance until we reach Valley Forge.

See Weekly Ride List for 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 6:00 PM.

Most often we ride the Ambler ride. Route Map and Elevation Profile for Ambler ride here: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/philadelphia/448390860. We'll keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15 - 16 mph). Bring money for a snack. 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. Check the web site for up-to-date information

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. Call the Ride Leader for details or look on the list-serve and on the calendar the weekdays before the ride. We will smile and feel the wind in our faces.

Ride with brunch stop. Call to confirm time, place, specifics as these may vary. No calls=no ride. Some rides may be in NJ.

Same food stops as the April rides, but different roads for some variety. B distance, B - pace.

Breakfast ride -- bring lock and money for brunch

Join us for a "recovery ride" following the SCU's Quad County Metric, which for some of us will have included the infamous "ICU" miles. Today's route will take us through the main line on familiar roads. At the half-way point we'll stop at the Devon Whole Foods for a quick snack and return to Center City via Manyunk. Terri will lead the B pace group, Rob will lead the B- group. Ride leaves at 9:15 SHARP...please arrive at 9:05 for cue sheet sign in and pre-ride briefing.

Ride to Wynwood for 25-minute refreshment/bathroom break, and be back in time (by 12:30) to enjoy Mother's Day lunch. A few hills, but no killers, and we will regroup as necessay. We will leave promptly at 9:30 SHARP, so try to be there by 9:20 (and note that the Komen Race for the Cure will be going on, so the area is likely to be crowded).

We will ride on MLK Drive and into East Fairmount Park to practice our riding skills and gear shifting. We will talk about safety, bicycle etiquette and group riding. 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. Bring an extra tube for your tire. Optional 3 flat miles on the Schuylkill River Trail, coffee, etc. after the ride.

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

Ride every Monday April thru Sept. See "Weekly" ride description section for details. Rain cancels rides.

We ride the less travelled roads of the Mainline. We will increase the distance until we reach Valley Forge.

Join me for an early ride through Montgomery County. We'll start out on the SRT before heading out onto the road and coming back to the SRT. Sundown is around 6:30, so please arrive by 4:45 for a prompt 5:00 start.

See Weekly Rides for details. I'll be away. Guest leader this week.

Fast paced ride with no rest stops. The ride goes north thru Germantown to Stenton ave and beyond

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for details.

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

We ride the less travelled roads of the Mainline. We will increase the distance until we reach Valley Forge.

See Weekly Ride List for 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 6:00 PM.

Easy-paced evening jaunt for novice riders, and/or anyone in need of a gentle recovery ride. We'll ride on mostly flat roads, and we'll adjust the route as needed to return before dark. Please bring lights if you have them for safety. Please contact the Leader at 267-251-7862 with any questions, or if the weather is uncertain.

CANCELLED - Have out of town guests coming in. I'll reschedule. We'll head out toward Lake Nockamixon and have a rest stop at the lake before proceeding on towards Green Lane via Swamp Creek road and back to the high school via Harleysville and Schoolhouse road. Bring a snack. Rain Cancels. Jay Sitkin (215-362-8591)

A jaunt through the beautiful horse and farm country of Hunterdon & Somerset Counties on the way to the Oldwick General Store, a popular stop for cylists. Gently to moderately rolling terrain throughout with a few sustained climbing sections on the way back, but nothing killer. Only 2,400' of climbing total, and the last 8 miles are down hill or flat. This ride will START PROMPTLY AT 9:15 so plan your arrival accordingly. Cue sheets provided. Off the front or the back and you'll be on your own. Email for directions to the start by the evening of the 13th. Check this listing for a go/no-go message by 7:15 if the weather is questionable.

Most often we ride the Ambler ride. Route Map and Elevation Profile for Ambler ride here: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/philadelphia/448390860. We'll keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15 - 16 mph). Bring money for a snack. 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. Check the web site for up-to-date information

C+ hills at a C- pace. Northern Chester County is hilly … period! But that means there’s lots of nice downhills too, so the final average speed may actually turn out to be a C pace. We’ll attempt to tame those hills, from beginning to end, by taking a steady, easy pace through the beautiful countryside with a well-deserved rest stop at Kimberton Whole Foods. But don’t eat too much … there’s more hills to come. Expect a stretch of (flat) packed dirt and gravel road for about .8 mile. The ride will regroup as needed, probably at the top of those hills – no one left behind. Bring water, cash, snacks. No restrooms at start of ride … might need to find some woods. Multi-club ride.

Scenic ride through western Montgomery County. Touring pace. Bring $$ for a couple of Food/H2O stops.

The clinic will cover basic skills needed for group riding, proper cornering techniques, essentials of climbing and descending, shifting, etc. We will do some drills and other skill exercises on our bikes. A short ride will follow the clinic, so participants can practice what they learned. The post clinic ride is planned for 25+/- miles at a C/B- pace; however we will try and stay together and regroup as needed. All are welcome, regardless of level of experience. Any questions please call or email. Rain or wet roads (parking lot) will cancel. Call if unsure.

Breakfast ride to brunch. Bring locks and money for brunch

Call the Ride Leader and/or check the calendar or the list-serve for details on the weekdays prior to the ride. Ride will be in Fairmount Park and will include optional 3 miles on the Schuylkill River Trail.

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

Ride every Monday April thru Sept. See "Weekly" ride description section for details. Rain cancels rides.

We ride the less travelled roads of the Mainline. We will increase the distance until we reach Valley Forge.

See Weekly Rides for details.

Fast paced ride with no rest stops. The ride goes north thru Germantown to Stenton ave and beyond

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for details. NOTE: The B+ ride leader is not available for the ride this evening but will return next week, weather permitting.

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 6:00 PM.

Meet at Formal entrance to the Azalea Garden, next to the Italian Fountain. Easy-paced evening jaunt for novice riders, and/or anyone in need of a gentle recovery ride. We'll ride on mostly flat roads, and we'll adjust the route as needed to return before dark. Please bring lights if you have them for safety. Please contact the Leader at 267-251-7862 with any questions, or if the weather is uncertain.

We ride the less travelled roads of the Mainline. We will increase the distance until we reach Valley Forge.

See Weekly Ride List for details

Preview ride to go over course of my ride scheduled for 6/13. Anyone with free time on Friday, feel free to join.

Its now a tradition. We'll ride to Carversville Day and enjoy the small town festivities (and food). Two start locations, and 3 paces. Starts 8:30 sharp in Flourtown for 64 miles and 9:05 at UDHS for 52 miles. A very scenic ride on some nice Montgomery and Bucks County roads. Mostly rolling hills. Quick breaks on way out (Central Park) and return (Wawa). Sunday 5/23 rain date. Co-listed with SCU.

We'll head northwest from the high school and travel on mostly secondary tree covered roads to upper Montgomery and Leigh county. We'll have a rest stop on the side of the road somewhere so bring plenty of water and a snack. Rain Cancels Jay Sitkin (215-362-8591)

Most often we ride the Ambler ride. Route Map and Elevation Profile for Ambler ride here: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/philadelphia/448390860. We'll keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15 - 16 mph). Bring money for a snack. 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. Check the web site for up-to-date information

This ride will take in the Ben Franklin bridge, the new center city bike lanes, and a loop around Fairmount park.

Ride with brunch stop. Call to confirm time, place, specifics as these may vary. No calls=no ride. Some rides may be in NJ.

Ride in rural NJ through Delmont, Leesburg and Dorcester into the Heislerville Fish and Wildlife Management Area, then over to Mauricetown where Lighthouse Rd. ends at the bay. Out of Mauricetown we ride on a former railroad right of way that is now a bike trail. We will take our time and enjoy the birds, marshes. Be aware that there is some riding on wide shoulders on roads with traffic.

Same food stops, different roads. B distance at a touring pace.

Please not the earlier start time. It is still tax season as I write this so I do not know where we will go. There will be some hills, but no killers. Regroup as needed to wait for me, no one dropped. Rest stop somewhere, indoors if cool, outdoors if nice weather. Rain cancels. Call if unsure if ride is on.

The route goes through Chester county townships of Tredyffrin, Easttown, Willistown and Goshen. We view horse farms, nature preserves, great estates, and gorgeous country. A somewhat hilly ride, total climb of about 2,050 feet. Food stop at Pepper Mill or WaWa. We regroup as required - no one left behind. Cue sheets provided. Bring snacks, beverage, lock and money. A multi-club ride. In the event of weather concerns, or for directions, contact:

Eat your Wheaties as the first 29 miles has plenty of climbing, including the .7 miles of pain that is Musconetcong Mountain followed closely by the 2.5 miles up Tunnel Rd. Your reward will be a descent of nearly 900 ft. and then a final, flat 13 miles after a stop in Milford. Will last year's first-ever King of Cong be able to hold onto his throne? Will the ladies return to dominance? Will I regain my title of last man riding? Who will walk? What will be this year’s prize for the first up Cong? Come out and find out. This ride will start PROMPTLY at 9:30, so plan your arrival accordingly. Cue sheets provided. Email for direction to the start by May 21st. A cancellation notice will be posted by 7:30 a.m. if the weather is questionable.

Fort Washington. There will be a couple of hills, but no one will be dropped. Call if weather is threatening.

WEATHER POLICY: Only a 30% chance of rain on Sunday. If it is NOT raining at 12 noon, the leader will be at the ride start. If it starts to rain during the ride, we as a group will decide to either return to starting point, or pull over & take shelter until rain passes. Looking on the BRIGHT side, we will do a 20-ish mile loop around some of Philadelphia's attractions, landmarks, & pretty neighborhoods. Call the Ride Leader (267-251-7862) and/or check the list-serve for details on the weekdays prior to the ride.

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

Ride every Monday April thru Sept. See "Weekly" ride description section for details. Rain cancels rides.

Easy-paced evening jaunt for novice riders, and/or for anyone interested in a gentle recovery ride. We'll do a loop around some of the many pretty streets in Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill, adjusting the route as needed to return before dark. Please bring lights if you have them for safety. Please contact the Leader at 267-251-7862 with any questions, or if the weather is uncertain.

We ride the less travelled roads of the Mainline. We will increase the distance until we reach Valley Forge.

Fast paced ride with no rest stops. The ride goes north thru Germantown to Stenton ave and beyond

See Weekly Rides for details.

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for details.

We ride the less travelled roads of the Mainline. We will increase the distance until we reach Valley Forge.

Easy-paced evening jaunt for novice riders, newcomers to Philadelphia, and/or anyone in need of a gentle recovery ride. We'll ride on mostly flat roads, and we'll adjust the route as needed to return before dark. Please bring lights if you have them for safety. Please contact the Leader at 267-251-7862 with any questions, or if the weather is threatening. Ride is cancelled in the event of rain or thunderstorms.

See Weekly Ride List for 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 6:00 PM.

One of my favorites. The early part of the route passes through marshlands teaming with birds on the way to the Delaware Bay at East Point Lighthouse, where we may spot horseshoe crabs performing their prehistoric mating ritual. After a quick water stop at mile 23 we head inland for long stretches of car-free riding, where you can pedal for miles and miles without clipping out, and then back to the bay for lunch served by the friendly people at Higbee's Cafe in Fortescue, the weakfish capital of the world. The return takes us through a nature preserve and historic Mauricetown, with its 19th century sea captains' houses. We will start PROMPTLY AT 9 A.M so plan your arrival accordingly. Cue sheets provided. Email for directions and important start information by the evening of May 27th. A go/no-go message will be added to this listing by 7 a.m. if the weather is questionable.

Rolling ride to Souderton (29mi.), nonstop w/ break in Souderton (Wawa or coffee shop).

Most often we ride the Ambler ride. Route Map and Elevation Profile for Ambler ride here: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/philadelphia/448390860. We'll keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15 - 16 mph). Bring money for a snack. 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. Check the web site for up-to-date information

A shorter version of the B route that still features the highlights of the longer route. Sit-down lunch at the Waterfront Cafe in Newport instead of Fortescue. The ride will start at 9:45. See the B listing for additional details.

Ride with brunch stop. Call to confirm time, place, specifics as these may vary. No calls=no ride. Some rides may be in NJ.

A day to log some miles. Ride from the Italian Fountain to Flourtown Picnic Area (familiar route through Mt Airy/Chestnut Hill--no cue) and meet up with Jeff's ride to Schwenksville with lunch at the infamous Train Depot. Ride from and back to Center City tacks on about 30 miles. Meet at 7:30 for sign-in and prompt departure at 7:40, so we can roll into Flourtown about 8:45 am to meet Jeff's ride.

Scenic northwest Montgomery County. Bring $$ for 2 food stops. Touring pace.

Another year and another ride, this the fifty fifth anniversary of a most grand day. We shall proceed from the Italian fountain to the Red Barn (farmers Market) on the Campus of Del Val College, just outside of Doylestown PA. This ride is a multi level ride with the B group leaving at 8:33 Sharp and the B+ group leaving at 0902. And as always a very casual ride out and who knows what will happen coming back. However no one gets dropped and there will be cue sheets available The B group will be lead by the illustrious and world traveler Dave Finger

Reprise of one of my favorite rides, with some new wrinkles due to a bridge closure. 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.

A preview of a future far-out ride from Rick and Deane. Start near the top of the Adamstown ridge and ride into the valley, through farmland and woods, past farms on lightly traveled roads. Explore the beauty of northern Lancaster County, with many rolling hills. No major climbs, but lots of rolling. Cue sheets provided, no one dropped. Bring sufficient food and drink as options for refreshment stops are limited. PA Turnpike West to exit 286 (Reading/Lancaster) 222 N to Gouglersville exit (2nd exit) Left onto Mohn's Hill Rd Right on Buzzard Immediate left into parking area http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/reinholds/160127092955868645 Rick and Deane are meeting at Sears Automotive parking lot in King of Prussia for 8 am departure if anyone wants to follow.

This is an out-and-back D ride for beginners. We will venture onto the Wissahickon's forbidden drive and continue until we run out of time to get back. I will cap the ride at 2hrs. Please bring water and a spare inner tube. Note: Because of the condition of forbidden drive, TIRE WIDTHS OF 30c, 1.5 INCHES, OR GREATER ARE REQUIRED. If in doubt, check your sidewalls. Generally hybrids, cyclocross and touring bicycles will be fine, but road bikes are out. Please call me with any questions.

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

The annual event in which riders are encouraged to wear your most outrageous cycling kit (clothing). Break out that jersey that hasn't seen daylight since 1970. Don those ugly shorts (NO See Thru, please!). Mismatched sox, shoes, helmets?!?, etc. The uglier, the better. AND, prizes will be awarded to the best of the worst. - Oh yea, about the ride: We will ride the main line hills of suburban Philadelphia, with an outdoor food stop planned for the Gateway Shopping Center in Paoli. Cue sheets will be provided for all. PS: The start in Narberth Park is near the basketball courts, at the bathrooms.

We never ride on holidays at COS since COS is always closed on holidays. Have a nice Memorial Day!. See you next MondayJune 7th!