Ride Calendar

Ride to Devon via Cobbs Creek with 25 minute bathroom/refreshment/stretching stop at Whole Foods (half-way point). Rolling hills, autumn leaves, and cue sheet.. Gather at 8:20 for 8:30 SHARP departure.

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 Ride through Roxborough, Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill and Eastern Montgomery County. Some hills, mostly rolling terrain. Route is similar to Howard Hochheiser's B Ride, but starting and ending near/at the BBQ. I suggest parking on the street (no meters). Stop for a snack/ice cream break at mile 25. End at the end of season BBQ at about 1:30. No cue sheets. Ride together and regroup as needed. Map and directions (a funky cue sheet) available at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/192128

Wonderful ride to brunch. Bring lock and money

Semi-annual ride to the Phila Art Museum. Rest stop at either the Farmers Market on Ridge ave or Lloyd Hall. Some hills, regroup as needed, no one dropped. Wet roads cancels. Call if unusre if ride is on.

Note change in time. Prompt 9:00 am departure. Rroute travels west of the river through rolling hills to the Paoli WaWa. This is a standard western suburbs ride. Depending on the group's make up, Terri will lead a faster group, Rob slightly slower, but we will try to stay reasonably together. Regroups as needed.

Since the BBQ ride is postponed until next weekend, let's ride to Harleysville, a recent club favorite. Please arrive by 9:15 for a prompt 9:30 start. Rest stop at Wawa or Pizza place in Harleysville. Expect rolling hills, scenic country roads, an accurate cue sheet and good company. The C+ pace will ride 43 miles, the B-/B 48 miles.

We'll stop at Merrymeade Farms (mile 17) as our rest stop (do I hear ice cream?) before heading to lunch at the BCP BBQ in Manayunk (mile 38). Scenic route, mostly rolling terrain with some modest hills thrown in. Be sure to wear your BCP colors. Ride leaves at 10:30 sharp (timed to get to BBQ around 1:45 +/-).

This ride will visit the BCP end of year BBQ, held at the Canoe Club, in Manayunk. Where Main Street, Kelly Drive, and Ridge Avenue meet.

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

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.

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. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.

Come cycle the entire length of Broad Street, the longest straight street in the country! You will experience the expansion of the 20th century city. City Hall being the center, Philly expanded northward and southward. Big mansions, will you be able to count the number of churches grand and small, funeral homes, hospitals and theaters? Can I say this ride is downhill all the way? I hope to go to the very end, the Delaware River inside the Navy Yard but will need to get permission before hand. We will return to the starting place via the subway to Olney Ave, cycling the remainder north portion.

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

Rescheduled from May by popular demand. I have a new way out of valley that will test your legs after a 3 mile roll out on the flats. From there it's all up and down until the 2.7 mile climb up Rick Rd. After a long descent and a quick water stop, you will tackle Musconetcong Mountain via Fox Farm Rd. with its sustained stretch of 14%. Less than a mile of climbing will never seem so long. This year there will be fabulous prizes for both the king or queen of Cong and the prince or princess. After you catch your breath you'll take on the 2.5 mile climb up Tunnel Hill Rd. and then drop nearly 900 ft. scenic feet down to the river at Milford for a nearly flat finish. Good training for the CBBC Covered Bridges Ride. Bring a picnic lunch and relax by the canal after the ride if you so desire. Cue sheets provided. Some mandatory re-grouping. Please arrive by 9:15 for a PROMPT 9:30 start. A cancellation notice will be posted to this listing by 7:45 the day-of is the weather is questionable. Email for directions by 3 p.m. Friday.

Scenic Ride through Roxborough, Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill and Eastern Montgomery County. Some hills, mostly rolling terrain. Route is similar to Howard Hochheiser's B Ride, but starting and ending near/at the BBQ. I suggest parking on the street (no meters). Stop for a snack/ice cream break at mile 25. End at the end of season BBQ at about 1:30. No cue sheets. Ride together and regroup as needed. Map and directions (a funky cue sheet) available at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/192128

Wonderful ride through Penny Pack Park with a stop for snack on the way to the picnic. Bring lock and money. The ride will end at the club picnic at the canoe club.

We'll ride up to the Ambler area and then end at the BCP BBQ. No cue sheets, follow the leader with regrouping as needed. Ride will depart promptly at 10:00 am. We'll arrive at the BBQ by 2:00 pm. Please note the ride ends at the BBQ and the return to Center City is on your own.

Attempt #2. We'll stop at Merrymeade Farms (mile 17) as our rest stop (do I hear ice cream?) before heading to lunch at the BCP BBQ in Manayunk (mile 38). Scenic route, mostly rolling terrain with some modest hills thrown in. Be sure to wear your BCP colors. Ride leaves at 10:30 sharp (timed to get to BBQ around 1:45 +/-).

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. We'll do a somewhat shortened ride this Sunday, 20-25 miles, without a snack stop. We will, however, end the ride at the Philly Canoe Club, where we will join the BCP 'Last Ride of the Season BBQ.' Bring your appetite!

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

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. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.

Anyone who would like to join the Northeast Senior Ramble but lives in Center City, I will be cycling up to the start location at Oxford Circle. Adds 26 extra easy miles to the listed ride leaving from the east end of the Eakins Oval Parking lot at 7:30 AM in order to arrive in enough time for a coffee for the 9 AM start. Nice easy pace through the city up old King's Highway (Frankford Ave.) long distance easy pace.

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

A few climbs, but mostly flat/rolling. Out to Lionville for a rest stop, then south through Downingtown to West Chester with a whole lotta Creek Rd, then back to Valley Forge.

Very scenic ride thru the backroads of Hunterdon County,NJ. Slow climb up to the ridge overlooking the Delaware River followed by a 5 mile flat section great for a pace line!. We'll then drop back into Flemington for lunch at mile 26. Q sheets provided for faster or slower riders. Longer and faster 62 mile groups (B- / B / B+ ) will head to Round Valley Reservoir (see separate ride listing). Rain cancels the ride Optional late lunch 2pm at the Lambertville Inn followed by optional walking tour of Lambertville and New Hope. Meet 8:30am for quick powerbagel breakfast at the bagel store in the CVS parking lot.Ride starts promptly at 9am. Directions: PA Turnpike East to RT 1 North to I-95 North to Scudders Fall Bridge to RT 29 North /Lambertville exit off bridge. 45 min. drive from Ft Washington entrance of PA turnpike

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.

See the calendar or the list-serve for details. Weather is changing so stay tuned!

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

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

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. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.

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

A fabulous ride through the Oley Valley. Featuring the crossing of two covered bridges, Three rest stops. One at your standard convenience store. One at a great little deli/restaurant in the town of Oley. And even one at a chocolatier. Terrain will consist of significant climbs for the first and last 15 miles. The middle 30 is rolling to flat. Hopefully, we have the ride timed right for peak leaf viewing. Cue sheets provided for all. PS: Rain date will be Sunday October 24.

The ride heads to Malvern via Paoli/Sugartown. Fairly hilly route, but with low-traffic roads and beautiful country scenery, including horse farms. Food at Bob Silverman's favorite tomato pie shop. WAWA available. Should be back to catch the Eagles at 1 on the car ride home.

Come along for a sunday morning jaunt up and down hills of the main line, cross over the river and then do a couple more hills. We'll climb bryn mawr, rose glen, mt pleasant, hart's lane and montogomery, and regroup as necessary.

See the calendar or the list-serve for details. Weather is changing so stay tuned!

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

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

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. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.

For all you want-a-be hill climbers - low gear Grannies. Come claim the glory. Let's spin up and down Lemon Hill, Chamounix Hill, Scott's Lane, "The Wall", Black Rd. and Lemon Hill once more. In all my years of cycling and the thousands of miles I have cycled, I have not sceen one hill or one mountain I could not get off my bike and walk up! About 20 miles. Keeping your pedal cadence above 80 rpm - hopefully 90 rpm. This is a can you do it ride not a how fast can you do it ride. Can you stay in the saddle while climbing - not stumping the peddles. High reps saves the knees. Q sheet will be provided since I will definitely be in the back. Go at your own pace to challenge the hills.

Ride the outer portion of the Scenic Schuylkill Century! - We will start from Valley Forge, ride through Norristown, then pick up the century route on Potshop Rd. We will then head to Evansburg to pick up the shorter distance riders { The 36 mile route will begin from Evansburg SP (near the bathrooms) at ~10:15am } then ride the SSC outer loop to Upper Frederick & back to Evansburg, drop off the shorter distance riders then return to Valley Forge. Only one convenience store stop (in Schwenksville at mile 26 or 13) is scheduled. Please bring enough energy supplies so you don't bonk.

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

Ride to New Hope over scenic back roads. Food stop at the French Bakery or Wawa. Some hills, no one dropped, regroup as needed. Wet roads cancels. Call if unsure if the 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.

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

A far-out ride from Rick and Deane - 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 supported rest stop at the half-way point. Don't miss out. DIRECTIONS: 422 W to 222 N 222N to 183 N 183N to just past I-78. Sikafus Sheepskins is on the right. Pay $1 to park in the lot across the street. http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/strausstown/723099887

A far-out ride from Rick and Deane - this is a challenging ride with many rewards. Blue Mountain looms on the horizon for most of the ride. Unlike the B ride starting from the same location at the same time, this route does NOT climb Blue Mountain. This ride features very low traffic roads, beautiful scenery, and a ride leader supported rest stop at the half-way point. Don't miss out. DIRECTIONS: 422 W to 222 N 222N to 183 N 183N to just past I-78. Sikafus Sheepskins is on the right. Pay $1 to park in the lot across the street. http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/-strausstown/760128819033054888

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.

This ride will not go into the Navy Yard. The additional insurance required for entry is too costly. The rest of the ride will go as planned. Tim Carey's D ride group will join us at the Bike Expo for a ride to League Island. This is a totally urban ride through South Philly. There will be an optional stop for lunch before heading back to the Bike Expo.

A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch or snack stop. Haloween ride features a prize for the best ridable costume!