Ride Calendar

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.

I have not been to Ridley Creek State Park since the early 1990's. So join me in rekindling memories of cycling days past. We will do the full loop around in the the park. We will also see what happenned to the Youth Hostel that was there then. Of course there will be a lunch stop before or after the park. There will be a different route back. Rain cancels ride one hour before to ride start. Bundle up in layers.

We will go somewhere in Bucks or Montgomery County with an indoor rest stop if it cold or outside at a WaWa, etc. No killer hills, no one dropped, regroup as needed. Wet roads cancels as does temps below 25 at the start time.

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 9:00 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.

Join us as we hike the trails of the beautiful Wissahickon gorge. A flat option available for part of the hike. Optional lunch afterward. Well behaved 2 and 4 legged hikers welcome.

Wegman's, is located at PA29 exit from US202. We start the loop by going E. to Chesterbrook, N. to Yellow Springs Rd., continue SW. to Phoenixville Pike and W. on Swedesford Rd. The finale is our easterly spin on the latest addition to the Chester Valley Trail. It is great, well paved, flat and goes though some nice country directly to our tasty destination, Wegman's. Expect a few hills. No one dropped. Cue sheets provided. Bring a lock, snack, beverage & $. A multi-club ride. In the event of weather concerns, or for directions, contact leaders. WINTER RULE: NO CALLS = NO RIDE!

Check with the ride leader...or the calendar or the list-serve the week of the ride for details. This is an opportunity to begin to learn about and experience riding when it is colder. Be sure to wear your helmet; wear layers that wick moisture; dress warmly enough; and, bring something to eat and to drink. Check the air pressure in your tires and pump them the morning of the ride. RAIN ONE HOUR BEFORE THE RIDE CANCELS!

A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. All welcome. Usually 25-35 miles and usually with a lunch or snack stop.

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.

Same ride as listed by Tom Madle, but at a faster pace. Flat NJ ride. This is the second leg of the Flourtown to South Jersey "seashore" loop. Sit-down lunch at the Silver Coin Diner in Hammonton, NJ, at mile 33. Snow, rain,windy, or temp "high" less than 40F cancels the ride. Q sheets provided for slower or faster riders.

Flat NJ ride.We'll shorten the loop if weather is too cold. This is the second leg of the Flourtown to South Jersey "seashore" loop. You'll learn a bike friendly route to get from Flourtown (Eastern Montco) to the South Jersey seashore.The first leg of the ride (Flourtown,PA to Riverton,NJ) was held on Sat. Nov. 13th. The third leg (Hammonton to Ocean City,NJ) will be held in January 2011. Sit-down lunch at the Silver Coin Diner in Hammonton,NJ at mile 33.Snow, rain, excessive wind, or temp "high" less than 40F cancels the ride.Meet 9am, leave 9:15. Q sheets provided for slower or faster riders.

Easy-paced ride for beginners, newcomers to Philadelphia, and/or, anyone seeking a gentle recovery ride. This urban route ("Tour de Philly Neighborhoods") will be mostly flat, as we ride around pretty Fairmount, Northern Liberties, Old City & Society Hill, and other scenic parts. There will be a rest stop -- indoor or outdoor, depending on the weather. Ride is cancelled in the event of precipitation or wet/slick roads, or if temperature is below 30F at start time. PLEASE CONTACT the Leader AHEAD OF TIME, if you plan to join this ride. (NO CALLS = NO RIDE.) Also, please contact the Leader if the weather is questionable.

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 9:00 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.

CANCELLED Hike in the Wissahickon. Some climbing. Will go to Bruno's for lunch afterwards. Dogs welcome. Heavy rain canclels.

Wonderful ride to lunch starting later in the cold season. Ride is canceled if snow or ice is on the road. Bring lock and money for lunch.

Visit six historic mansions, decorated for the holidays. Lemon Hill, Mount Pleasant, Laurel Hill, Woodford, Cedar Grove, and Sweetbriar. The fee is $5.00 per person, per mansion, $3.00 for seniors 65 and older, and $2.00 for children 6 to 12 years old. Visit one or as many as you wish. Optional lunch stop at the Centennial Cafe. Bring locks, cash, and you. Rain, Snow, or Temperatures below freezing cancel ride. More information http://www.fairmountpark.org/pdf/holiday_tour_pr.pdf Dennis Schilling 215-275-3337 Cell

Check with the ride leader...or the calendar or the list-serve the week of the ride for details. This is an opportunity to begin to learn about and experience riding when it is colder. Be sure to wear your helmet; wear layers that wick moisture; dress warmly enough; and, bring something to eat and to drink. Check the air pressure in your tires and pump them the morning of the ride. RAIN ONE HOUR BEFORE THE RIDE CANCELS!

A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. All welcome. Usually 25-35 miles and usually with a lunch or snack stop.

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.

We'll start in south Philadelphia to get right to the good stuff! I promise light canopies, animated Santas, snowmen/snow-women, and lots of festive fun! Slow-paced, so bundle up. Ride may be canceled or cut short due to inclement weather. Post ride warm-up at a friendly taproom. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions. Make sure your bike is equipped with a headlight and taillight. Thanks to Bob Paradise, John Siemiarowski, & Jon Shinefeld for the cue sheet!

This is a fun truny ride Chuck Martin leads on the C Spin off. Today's ride will be at a D pace and social. We will stop at a framers market out on the the Main Line. Come out for a Winter ride. Ride cancels if raining one hour before start.

We'll do a short 30 mile ride out to the Bryn Athyn cathedral with a warm-up bagel/coffee stop in Jenkingtown at @ mile 20. Heavy snow, any rain or excessive wind (> 20 mph) cancels ride.We'll still ride if light snow flurries. Q sheets provided for slower or faster riders. Back by 12:30 -1pm

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 9:00 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 hike through the beautiful northwestern portion of the park, including the Andorra Natural Area. Those seeking a flatter alternative for part of the hike can use Forbidden Drive. Friendly 2-legged and 4-legged companions welcome. Optional post-hike lunch at either Bruno's or Cedars House (which is dog-friendly). Steady rain cancels.

Check with the ride leader...or the calendar or the list-serve the week of the ride for details. This is an opportunity to begin to learn about and experience riding when it is colder. Be sure to wear your helmet; wear layers that wick moisture; dress warmly enough; and, bring something to eat and to drink. Check the air pressure in your tires and pump them the morning of the ride. RAIN ONE HOUR BEFORE THE RIDE CANCELS!

A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. All welcome. Usually 25-35 miles and usually with a lunch or snack stop.

We'll meander thru the Norristown Farm Park and along the SRT enroute to our lunch stop destination in Swedeland on Flint Hill Rd.(mile 31). After our warm-up lunch it's a short 9 mile ride back to Flourtown with 1 climb (Joshua Rd.). Meet 10am. ride leaves 10:15 sharp. Q sheets provided for slower and faster riders. Rain, snow, icy roads, temp "highs" below 25F or heavy winds (>20mph) cancels ride.

We'll head out thru Blue Bell to our lunch stop destination in Eagleville on Ridge Pike.(mile 16). After our warm-up lunch it's 20 relatively flat miles back to Flourtown. One long climb, Bean Rd., on the way out to Eagleville. Meet 10am. Ride leaves 10:15 sharp. Q sheets provided for slower and faster riders. Rain, snow, icy roads, temp "highs" below 25F or heavy winds (>20mph) cancels ride.

If Friday (Christmas Eve) is a holiday for you, please consider joining us on this pretty walking tour around historic, colonial Philadelphia, replete with old houses of worship of various denominations. The streets of Old City and Society Hill will be decorated. The route can be modified, if the group would like. We will have some opportunities to warm-up indoors, when visiting some of the sites, and we can stop at a cafe or diner for a bite to eat. Please wear supportive walking shoes -- we'll be walking on pavement & occasional cobblestones.

We will go somewhere in Bucks or Montgomery County with an indoor rest stop if it cold or outside at a WaWa, etc. No killer hills, no one dropped, regroup as needed. Wet roads cancels as does temps below 25 at the start time.

TIMING IS EVERYTHING, right? IF it is NOT snowing at 9:30am, I will be at the meeting point, if anyone wants to try a short walk. If it is snowing at 9:30, the hike is cancelled. Come burn off some of that heavy holiday dinner and rich desserts and party treats you've eaten recently. From the meeting point, we'll walk a few blocks to access the trail at Crefeld St. near Norman Lane. We will hike some of the upper trails, flat options will be available on the way back. Well-behaved four-legged companions are always welcome. What better way to spend a Sunday morning when it's too cold to ride the roads! Optional lunch stop after the hike -- several nearby places to eat on Germantown Ave.

Check with the ride leader...or the calendar or the list-serve the week of the ride for details. This is an opportunity to begin to learn about and experience riding when it is colder. Be sure to wear your helmet; wear layers that wick moisture; dress warmly enough; and, bring something to eat and to drink. Check the air pressure in your tires and pump them the morning of the ride. RAIN ONE HOUR BEFORE THE RIDE CANCELS!

A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. All welcome. Usually 25-35 miles and usually with a lunch or snack stop.

We'll work our way up into Bucks County to our lunch stop destination in Lahaska at Peddlers Village (mile 18). After our warm-up lunch it's a scenic 22 mile ride back to Horsham. Meet 10am. ride leaves 10:15 sharp. Q sheets provided for slower and faster riders. Rain, snow, icy roads, temp "highs" below 25F or heavy winds (>20mph) cancels ride.

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

We'll work our way up into Bucks County to our lunch stop destination in Newtown, Bucks County (mile 17). After our warm-up lunch it's a very scenic 25 or 30 mile ride back to Bryn Athyn through Wrightstown ( we can decide which destance to do based on the weather and mood of the riders). Meet 10am. ride leaves 10:15 sharp. Q sheets provided for slower and faster riders. Rain, snow, icy roads, temp "highs" below 25F or heavy winds (>20mph) cancels ride.

This is a relatively flat ride for this area. We'll work our way up Yellow Springs Rd. to Malvern for lunch at the Great Valley Corporate Center. After our warm-up lunch it's a relatively flat 12-15 mile ride back to Wayne,PA through Valley Forge ( except for one last big climb up W. Valley Rd.). Meet 10am. Ride leaves 10:15 sharp. Q sheets provided for slower and faster riders. Rain, snow, icy roads, temp. "highs" below 25F or heavy winds (>20mph) cancels ride.Call me if you plan to ride (215-233-2578). No calls / No ride.