Ride Calendar

Ride from Chestnut Hill to the monthly newsletter mailing party downtown, to join Tom Witt and his dedicated crew, as they prepare the June Quick Release for mailing. Please bring a LOCK, and please bring LIGHTS for the return trip. The route will use the same roads in both directions. Meet at 5:15, in order to leave by 5:30. Please call the Leader at 267-251-7862 with questions, or if the weather is threatening. Ride is cancelled in the event of rain or storms.

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

Fast paced ride with no srops. Goes north thru the park to Germantown to Stenton ave and back via the bike trail

See Weekly Rides for details.

All welcome to help mail the newsletter, snacks and good company guaranteed along with some light work.

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 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.

See Weekly Ride List 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.

Starting the weekend early? Ride from Flourtown, through eastern Montgomery County on quiet roads. Mostly rolling with a few significant climbs, but we will stop and regroup as needed. Two rest stops -- Merrymead Farm on Route 363, and the Whole Foods in North Wales. Please call the leader at 267-251-7862 with any questions, or if the weather forecast is uncertain.

Note earlier start time. Warmer weather, what a time of year to ride to the Art Museum and people watch with maybe a tour of Laurel Hill Cemetary. Return via Germantown and Mt Airy. Some hills, no one dropped, regroup as needed. Bring plenty to drink and a snack. Rest stop at LLoyd Hall. Rain cancels.

Narberth to Malvern for those, like me, who cannot do the Mt. Gretna ride due to time constraints, logistical problems, or whatever. Rolling hills and a few climbs, with a 25-35 minute break at the approximate half-way point. Cue sheets (with milage indicators) will be provided. Assemble at 8:15 for 8:30 SHARP departure.

Beautiful ride through Lancaster and Lebanon Counties for an al fresco lunch at the historic Jigger Shop in the town of Mount Gretna. Moderately to angrily rolling terrain with a few flat and sustained climbing sections on the way out. After the short climb out of Mount Gretna, the way back will be noticeably easier and will include a brief water stop. Stock up on fresh produce, white food and baked goods after the ride. Anyone wanting to ride a slower pace and/or do fewer miles can opt for a self-guided (after mile 21.3), less hilly 48 mile route which skips Mt. Gretna. We will start PROMPTLY AT 9:15 (no exceptions), so plan your arrival accordingly. If you get ahead or fall behind you will need to be able to follow the cue sheet. If it's your first time doing this ride, please email for directions and parking information by the evening of June 3rd. Bad weather, including extreme heat, will cancel. A go/no-go message will be added to this listing by 7:00 a.m. if the weather is questionable.

Ride with brunch stop. Call to confirm time, place, specifics as these may vary. No calls=no ride. Start location may vary.

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. This will be a modified reprise of Myra Van Inwegen's 7 Creek's and a River Ride. Terrain is hilly. We will regroup at the top of long hills. Route Map and Elevation Profile for ride here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/85161

We'll ride out to the Whole Foods in Devon, which will also serve as our food stop. Upon our return we'll head over to the BCP Picnic on Lemon Hill to watch the race. The ride will depart promptly at 8:30 AM. Please allow plenty of time to arrive and note that parking in the area will be very limited. Rain or wet roads cancels the ride. If unsure about the ride status, call the ride leader after 7:00 AM the morning of the ride.

Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 8:15 am. We'll ride out to the Whole Foods in Devon, which will also serve as our food stop. Upon our return we'll head over to the BCP Picnic on Lemon Hill to watch the race. The ride will depart promptly at 8:30 AM. Please allow plenty of time to arrive and note that parking in the area will be very limited. Rain or wet roads cancels the ride. If unsure about the ride status, check the ride calendar after 7:00. Terri leading a B Group[. Rob a B-.

Watch the race start, then watch the race from several vantage points, then ride for twenty miles to return to club picnic about 11:30

Behind the McDonald's on Bethlehem Pike between Mill Road and Valley Green Road. Park in the far end of the shopping center. The ride starts on the road, then goes along the scenic and shaded, but unpaved Forbidden Drive (so 28mm or wider tires are recommended) and connects to the paved Wissahickon Trail. We'll stop to watch the race at Ridge Avenue (the end of the "The Fall from the Wall"), along Kelly Drive and again from the BCP Annual Picnic at Lemon Hill. We'll spend an hour or so at the BCP Annual Picnic and then retrace our route for the return home.

Call the Ride Leader and/or check the calendar or the list-serve for details on the weekdays prior to the ride. Ride to the race while observing the ride from different vantage points then end up back where you started for our fabulous picnic! What could be better than good riding, food and company?

The Spin Off leaders are enjoying the Bike Race, look for us at Lemon Hill! See you next week at the usual place.

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.

Fast paced ride with no srops. Goes north thru the park to Germantown to Stenton ave and back via the bike trail

See Weekly Rides for details.

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 & 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.

If you have the time, join me previewing Saturday's ride to Harleysville (see Saturday's listing for description). Note the start location is different than Saturday's.

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, admiring some of Philadelphia's landmarks & attractive neighborhoods along the way. 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.

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.

Two start locations, and three paces. Rides starts at 8:30 sharp in Flourtown for the 61 mile distance and 9:05 sharp at UDHS for 51 miles. A very scenic ride on some nice country roads. Mostly rolling hills, with one long but gradual hill. Rest stop in Harleysville (Wawa or pizza), with a quick break at Peace Valley on way out. Sunday, June 13 rain date. Co-listed with SCU.

Ride with brunch stop. Call to confirm time, place and specifics. Start location may vary. No calls=no ride.

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 far out ride from Rick and Deane - this time even farther out than usual, but well worth the trip. Journey from beautiful Ickesburg, PA, westward along the south side of Tuscarora mountain. The mountain lurks off to the right, mocking. Ride past farms, streams, a quaint red covered bridge, and houses that have lost the battle with entropy. Ride through the newly restored longest covered bridge in Pennsylvania. Swing to the north side of the mountain, as it continues to mock us on the eastward leg. Finally, a brutal assault of Tuscarora ( 3.2 miles, average grade 8% ) followed by a screaming descent down to the car. Over 40 miles of beautiful Pennsylvania scenery, over 4100 feet of delicious climbing. Earn a weeks’ worth of Tastykakes with this ride. Due to the remote location, it is strongly advised that you contact the ride leaders to confirm your participation.

Ride to the Orchard via Bala, Havertown and Marple Twp. Break at the Orchard (Mile 21) and return via Swarthmore, Folsom and SW and West Phila.

Rolling terrain with a few climbs. This will be "a true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup." We will stop for a sit-down snack at the Delaware Valley College Farmer's Market at the midway point. Joint ride with SCU

Meet in the upper parking lot above the restrooms. We'll ride up over the plateau, toward Dublin, Point Pleasant, Carversville, maybe Lahaska, who knows!!! Bring $$ for a food stop and plenty to drink! There will be a few hills - up and down! No one dropped; rain or hoards of hungry locusts cancels.

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.

The distance says "C", but the terrain says "B". Somewhere in between is Harleysville. I have stuff to do in the morning, hence the later start time.

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

BCP is hosting a post-ride tailgate party and BCP 2010 Gear fitting tent at COS for all current and new members. The Fitting Tent opens between 5:15 -5:45 pm, and again from 8:00-9:30 pm (the Fitting Tent needs volunteers!). Sample sizes of BCP's new club apparel (jerseys, shorts, etc.) will be available for members to view and to try on. Pizza and refreshments provided after the ride.

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

Fast paced ride with no srops. Goes north thru the park to Germantown to Stenton ave and back via the bike trail

See Weekly Rides for details.

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 & 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.

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.

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, admiring some of Philadelphia's landmarks & attractive neighborhoods along the way. 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.

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

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.

See Weekly Ride List for details

If you are able to start the weekend early on Friday afternoon, I'd love your company on this preview ride of a new route, approximately 30-ish miles. Hopefully, this will be a wholly organic experience, riding from the Whole Foods in Jenkintown to the new Whole Foods in Plymouth Meeting, then back to Jenkintown. Cue sheets will be provided. Terrain is mostly flat to rolling, with a few climbs. We will stop to regroup as needed. Please bring money for a food break at the Plymouth Meeting market, at the half-way point.

We'll head out to Valley Forge via rolling scenic roads west of the Schuylkill River and have a flatter return via the SRT and roads east of the river. There is one convenience store food stop, and water will also be available at Valley Forge. Please plan to arrive at 8:15 for a prompt 8:30 departure. Group will split into two with the B- led by Rob and the B/B+ led by Chris. Rain or wet roads cancel the ride. If unsure about the ride status, call the B/B+ ride leader after 7:00 AM the morning of the ride.

Very hilly multi-location ride. Start from either Flourtown (33 W. Mill Rd.; 58 miles; start 8:30am) or Conshohocken SEPTA lot ( E. Elm and Harry St.; 48 miles; starts 9:00am). Lunch in Phoenixville either at WAWA or sit-down resturant (your choice!). Rain cancels ride. Q sheets provided for faster and slower riders.

Ride with brunch stop. Call to confirm time, place and specifics. Start location may vary. No calls=no ride.

Most often we ride the Ambler ride. Because Sunday 6/20/2010 is the BCGP Freedom Valley Ride, we will be doing a shorted ride today. 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

Leisurely pace to Fort Washington. Will not drop anyone.

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.

The Spin Off leaders are out on the Freedom Valley Ride, supporting the good work of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. See you next week.

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 anyone interested in a gentle recovery ride. We'll do a loop around some of the many pretty streets in Mt. Airy & 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 threatening. Ride is cancelled in the event of rain or thunderstorms.

See Weekly Rides for details.

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

Fast paced ride with no srops. Goes north thru the park to Germantown to Stenton ave and back via the bike trail

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.

See Weekly Ride List for details

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, admiring some of Philadelphia's landmarks & attractive neighborhoods along the way. We'll adjust the route as needed to return before dark. Please bring lights if you have them for safety. Please contact the Leader with any questions, or if the weather is threatening.

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

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.

We had over 40 riders last year. If the group is that large again we will have several leaders at different speed groups. Great roads and a lunch stop at the French Bakery to watch the river go by. This ride is one of my favorites. Some hills, regroup as needed. No one dropped. Rain cancels.

Ride with brunch stop. Call to confirm time, place and specifics. Start location may vary. No calls=no ride.

Join us for a full day of touring-style multi-modal miles down in Delaware. Bring a bagged breakfast, a swimsuit, and a touring camp towel. Meet at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry parking lot by the ticketing building at 9:15AM for an 9:30AM ferry ride to Lewes, DE. This takes 85 minutes, so we'll enjoy our bagged breakfasts on-board. We'll ride southwest to Millsboro, turn east to head to Bethany Beach, turn north up lovely Route 1 along the Delaware Seashore State Park, where we will stop for a sit-down lunch break in Rehoboth Beach. We'll digest our well-earned food by kicking off our cycling shoes and walking our bikes up the 1.25 mile stretch along the beach on Rehoboth Flats (this cannot be avoided!). Getting off the beach and back on to our bikes and the road, we'll head up to the beach station in Cape Henlopen State Park for a quick-change into our swimsuits for a 30-minute dip into the Atlantic. A quick rinse and change, and a short 2 miles jaunt returns us to the Ferry, and back to Cape May. Full day of cycling adventure at 54 miles, with boats, bikes, beaches, and bathing. Bring cash for ferry tickets ($10 each way), lunch & snacks; tubes, patches, pumps to be prepared. No cue as we'll follow my pre-programmed GPS route, so let's all stick together. Please RSVP via email by Thr, or phone by Friday night, if going, so I know to expect you! Ride is cancelled in the event of rain or storms.

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

Thanks to Bob Silverman and Jeff Bakely, we have a great cue sheet that will lead us to Bob's favorite spot for tomato pie. The ride heads to Malvern via Paoli/Sugartown. Fairly hilly route, but with low-traffic roads and beautiful country scenery, including horse farms. There are two start locations. Terri will meet at the Italian Fountain at 7:45 am, with a departure at 8:00am SHARP to meet Bob's group at Narbeth Town Park. For folks who want to leave from Narbeth, Bob is meeting his group at 8:30, with the two groups departuring together at 8:45 am. Terri will lead a B pace; Bob the B- pace. Cue sheets provided from Narbeth to Malvern with the return to Narbeth. There will be no cue sheet from Italian Fountain to Narbeth, but group will stay together.

. 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. After the clean-up, we will ride to the 28th Annual Schuylkill Canal Day Event at Lock 60 in Mont Clare for food and to take in the festivities. If you help with the clean-up you could win some cash. We will deal poker hands to the clean-up crew, during the ride (at stops, of course). Top three hands win $15,$10 & $5, respectively. Note: If you want to help with the clean-up and not ride, that's fine, too. I have to know who is coming. So, call or e-mail me by Saturday afternoon, if you want to join us.

Wonderful ride to Brunch. Bring lock and money for brunch.

Meet at the italian fountain at noon. Destination is Fort Washington. No one will be dropped. Originally scheduled for 6/20, this ride was moved to 6/27 due to the Freedom Valley ride.

The ride will be a loop around Fairmount, with a detour up to Manyunk.

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.

Ride from Chestnut Hill to the monthly newsletter mailing party downtown, to join Tom Witt and his dedicated crew, as they prepare the June Quick Release for mailing. Please bring a LOCK, and please bring LIGHTS for the return trip. Meet at 5:15, in order to leave by 5:30. Please call the Leader with questions, or if the weather is threatening. Ride is cancelled in the event of rain or storms.

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 srops. Goes north thru the park to Germantown to Stenton ave and back via the bike trail

All welcome to help mail the newsletter, snacks and good company guaranteed along with some light work.

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.