Ride Calendar

Meet at 5:30 for a prompt 5:45 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 with any questions, or if the weather is threatening. Ride is cancelled in the event of rain or thunderstorms. Due to the evening DAYLIGHT getting SHORTER, PLEASE TRY TO ARRIVE BY ~5:50PM, in order for the group to leave PROMPTLY at 6:00.

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

Get the Labor Day weekend off to an early start with a spin out to Sugartown. I'll be adapting the current cue sheet (ie, ride starts at Brunos; revised cue start will be from Ital Fountain). I'll need to make a few quick stops to jot down the new cues. Come along for the fun. Rest stop at Wawa about 1/2 way point.

I'll be doing the 125 mi ride on sunday to brooklyn...so this is just a "warm up ride" along a very familiar route to devon whole foods. brief rest stop once we arrive at whole foods and then it's "all down hill" back to center city. cue sheet provided.

Frequently we ride to Ambler but we may ride to other locations such as North Wales or Devon. Route Map and Elevation Profile for the 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.

For those who cannot do the Peter Odell ride we will join the 125 milers from the Art Museum to New Hope. At that point, we will bid adieu, take a 25-30 minute stretching/refreshment/bathroom break, and head back to Center City via Upper Dublin High School (per the cue sheet that I have). NOTE: The pace out (and starting time) will be dictated by the 125 milers, and I have not yet used the cue sheet that I have for the return (but I got it from Elliot Titcher, a trusted source). Please assemble no later than 5:50 am.

This is the only century that takes you to the capital of the world: New York City. Participants can choose from three different ride classes: A, B, and C, in addition to four distances: 125, 90, 70, and 50 miles. With this kind of variety, riders will have the opportunity to participate in a cycling adventure that best matches their cycling ability. Registration is limited

Join me as we sample the Wissahickon on what is predicted to be a beautiful Sunday. We will ride from the Art Museum and then Forbidden Drive, returning by MLK Drive. Larger tires (>25cc) recommended.

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

19 hills. 7200 feet of climbing. NOTE: This ride is graded for terrain. A realistic average speed is going to be about 13 mph. This does NOT make it a "C" ride. To be defined as one of the 19 hills, it is a minimum of a half a mile of climbing at a minimum grade of 4 percent.

Sorry for the late notice, but... Ride from Valley Forge to Hennings Market in Harleysville (YES, they are open). From Hennings, riders have the option of returning directly to VF, or doing an extra ~17 mile loop back to Hennings Market, then returning to VF. Cue sheets will be available for all. Please make note of later starting time. Wanted to allow any New Hope-NYer's to get at least a little rest. Also note, ride starts in Betzwood picnic area, near the bathrooms, NOT at the visitor center.

We never ride on holiday weekends at COS since COS is always closed on holidays and holiday weekends. Have a nice Labor Day Holiday. See you next Monday Sept. 13th!

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 with any questions, or if the weather is threatening. Ride is cancelled in the event of rain or thunderstorms. Due to the evening DAYLIGHT getting SHORTER, PLEASE TRY TO ARRIVE BY ~5:50PM, in order for the group to leave PROMPTLY at 6:00.

See Weekly Rides for details.

Meet at 5:30 for a prompt 5:45 start. Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for details.

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.

Start times are 7:45 to 8:15. Please go to http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/events/SSC2010/homepage_10.html for all the details.

As an option to Bike Philly, here is a "recovery ride" to Devon Whole Foods. Route is "tried and true", leaving center city and cycling through the "main line" to Devon. Brief stop at the Whole Foods and return through Conshy and Manyunk to Ital Fountain. Later start time than usual to hopefully encounter less Bike Philly traffice. Rain cancels ride.

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.

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

Early-bird 5:30 C+ (13-14mph) ride lead by Erin Bettine, Barbara Rosenberg and Jen Payton leaves 5:30 sharp every Monday until the end of Sept. from COS rear parking lot next to gym. Rain cancels the ride.

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

See Weekly Rides for details. This is the last ride of the season. After the ride we will return to my house (1/2 mile from the ride start) for pizza, beer & soda. Anyone who has done the ride this year is welcome to come out for the short (about 1 hour) ride and pizza party.

Meet at 5:30 for a prompt 5:45 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.

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 8:30 for a prompt 8:45 departure. If the group splits in two, Terri leads the fast group. Rain or wet roads cancel the ride. If unsure about the ride status, check the ride calendar after 7:00 AM the morning of the ride.

Frequently we ride to Ambler but we may ride to other locations such as North Wales or Devon. Route Map and Elevation Profile for the 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.

Note: $12 Admission required to get into the festival! We'll ride from Moorestown,NJ to one of South Jersey's most popular fall wine and music festivals in Shamong,NJ. Completely flat terrain. Your $12 admission price covers the cost for the live music and wine tasting.Food available for extra cost. Bring backpacks for carrying your walking shoes, food, bike locks,etc.See web site below for more information about the festival. http://www.valenzanowine.com/ We'll arrive at the festival @ 12noon and leave the festival by 4pm. Return to Moorestown H.S. starting location by 6pm.Other ride leaders welcome to lead slower or faster groups.Q Sheets provided. Rain cancel the ride.

Calling all of you who like to climb hills. The poker ride is a hilly route with "Miller the Killer" thrown in. No one dropped. This is a challenging ride. If you ever wanted to climb at a slower pace then this is your ride. Bring plenty to drink and some snacks since food stops may be scarce. Rain cancels. Call if unsure if ride is on.

If you are not running the philly half marathon, come join us for a ride to Paoli. Heading out the main line, we'll get to see a horse farm or two as we near the Paoli Wawa for a rest stop. Coming back to Center City through Conshy/Manyunk. Meet at Ital Fountain and we'll make slight adjustments to the cue to minimize any jams from the half marathon. Meet at 8:45 to sign in for 9:00 roll out.

Scenic ride through Chester and Montgomery counties.

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

We will make our way through center city, riding to the mid-span of the Ben Franklin and returning on the cross-town bike lane. We will finish with a scenic lap of Fairmount Park. No one dropped, and all manner of instruction provided - including shifting, riding in traffic and group riding.

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

Early-bird 5:30 C+ (13-14mph) ride lead by Erin Bettine, Barbara Rosenberg and Jen Payton leaves 5:30 sharp every Monday until the end of Sept. from COS rear parking lot next to gym. Rain cancels the ride.

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

This ride requires front and rear lights since it will return in the dark. We'll do the standard Conshohocken "Night Lights" route (Q sheets provided) but extend it 2 additional miles down to Philly's City Hall (Dilworth Plaza) where we'll listen to a free outdoor concert by the Philly Orchestra from 7pm to 8:30pm. The ride returns to Conshohocken by 9:30pm. Rain cancels ride.

Meet at 5:30 for a prompt 5:45 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.

I will be riding to and from howard's New Hope ride from center city. Anyone interested in tacking on about 30 extra miles, meet me at MLK drive where the bike path joins by the art museum.....NOT at the Ital Fountain. No cue sheet for this portion. Cue sheets will be provided at flourtown start and i plan to ride with the group at that point. Meet at 7:15 for a "on time pedal to ride start". If you have any questions, feel free to call.

Sept 25 and 26. Cycle Touring at its simplest. Bike from the Philadelphia Art Museum to Nockamixon State Park staying over night at the Weisel Hostel. We will prepare dinner and breakfast at the Hostel, returning to Philly on Sunday via New Hope. Long days of riding, carring over night and next day's needs on your bicycle. Steady cycling. $17.00 plus shared food costs.

Two years ago the ride was on the hottest day of the year, so hopefully late September will work much better. Note: meet at 8:15 for an 8:30 sharp start. This is a gorgeous ride on miles of low trafficked and shaded roads in Montgomery and Bucks county. Sit down stop in New Hope with a quick rest stop on the way out and back. Email me if you are interested in co-leading from Upper Dublin H.S. or co-leading at a different pace. Co-listed with SCU.

We will travel to the Upper Skippack area to climb Squirrel Hill that is off of Route 73. Route courtesy of Doug Mueller. Most of the ride is rolling hills with many flat areas. Rest stop at Hennings Market in Harleysville. Regroup as needed, no one dropped. Rain cancels. (too early for snow)Call if unsure if ride is on.

Frequently we ride to Ambler but we may ride to other locations such as North Wales or Devon. Route Map and Elevation Profile for the 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.

Scenic route to Nantmeal.

This ride goes through beautiful rural sections of Chester County. The terrain is rolling hills (pretty constant ups and downs) with a steeper climb or two. We will regroup at the top of hills as you wait for the ride leader (:. There are spectacular vistas, quiet roads along creeks and a sitdown meal on a deck overlooking a boulder strewn creek. There are actually 2 choices of fooderies with decks. No cue sheets. The idea is to ride together. This ride is in conjunction with SCU.

The best of both worlds: riding through W. Phila. to Bartrams Gardens in city traffic, on the bike lanes...protected by being part of the group...to the Wildlife Refuge with optional 3 or 6 mile trail within the refuge...past lakes, with dirt and gravel, and....wildlife. I've done it on my road bike although it can be a little bumpy. We'll stop on the way back for your desired refreshment, and hydration - bring money and a lock. We'll talk about lane positioning at turns and intersections. Be sure to check the psi on your tire and pump your tires the morning of the ride. Bring an extra tube for your tire. Be brave and be willing to increase your confidence and comfort level riding on city streets.

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

Early-bird 5:30 C+ (13-14mph) ride lead by Erin Bettine, Barbara Rosenberg and Jen Payton leaves 5:30 sharp every Monday until the end of Sept. from COS rear parking lot next to gym. Rain cancels the ride.

Ride every Monday April thru Sept. See "Weekly" ride description section for details. Rain cancels rides.This is our last ride of the season. See you the first Monday in April 2011 for COS's 7th season of multi-level rides.

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

Meet at 5:30 for a prompt 5:45 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.