Ride Calendar

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

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.

With the overnight predicted freezing rain and all the ice and snow still on the streets I decided to cancel 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 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.

It's still winter...so let's hike! Maybe we can find the bald eagle again, looming above the Wissahickon creek.

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. New Phone # 267-414-9037 RAIN ONE HOUR BEFORE THE RIDE CANCELS!

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

Join me for a leisurely Sunday afternoon ride.We will ride from the Art Museum to Bruno's in Chestnut Hill and back. No one dropped but the ride will be cancelled in case of rain or snow. if you want more information about the ride call the ride leader, Anthony at 610-803-3017 or 484-231-1821 or email him at .

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.

Every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indor coffee break at the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

Let's try this again, Snowed out in January. Another long and easy ride out on the Schuylkill River Trail, passing Valley Forge National Park along the way. A coffee break at the Outbound Station on the trail in Conshohocken. We will need to take Port Providence Rd and then Phoenixville - Collegeville Rd to cross the river and check out the progress of the trail there. Maybe we can challenge ourselves by taking the old route back to Conshohochen, then the bike trail to Philly. Rain/snow one hour before ride start cancels the ride.

Our 3rd annual Wellness Retreat, at Cornerstone Health & Fitness Club of New Hope, and the Tree House retreat center immediately next door. Treat yourself and/or your sweetheart to a day of fitness, flexibility, nutrition, meditation/relaxation, and pampering. Program includes light breakfast, Functional Fitness Circuit class, Pilates, healthy lunch buffet with a talk on nutrition, Spinning, Yoga, and optional massages at the end of the day (for an extra fee), for those who would like post-workout rub-downs. Details are available at: http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/events/SpringWellness/springwellnessv03.htm. $59/person for the full day's program (excluding massage). Attendance is limited --first come, first served.

Alternate co-leaders welcome to lead at different paces. Q sheets provided! I'll lead at a 13-14 mph B- pace. We'll head out to Eagleville and return to Flourtown via the Norristown Farm Park. Sit down lunch (optional) at the Genuardi's Market in Eagleville at mile 17. This ride heads out over familar rolling roads through Blue Bell with only one big climb (Bean Rd.) on the way out. We'll head back via Norristown Park and Blue Bell via relatively flat roads. Rain or starting temp. below 35F cancels 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 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.

Every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Harleysville. Indoor coffee break at the Hennings Market in Harleysville. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

Join us for a hike through scenic Chestnut Hill and across the Wissahickon.

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. New Phone # 267-414-9037 RAIN ONE HOUR BEFORE THE RIDE CANCELS!

A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, 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.

Every Saturday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indoor coffee break at the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

We'll hop on the Atlantic City Line train at the 30th St. station @ 10:30am with our bikes ($7.50 one way), get off at Hammonton then bike to Ocean City,NJ then to Absecon,NJ, where we'll get back on the train and head back to 30th St. station in Philly. Limit 10 riders. Will try to get $7.50 subsidy per person from BCP and SCU for this unusual train-bike trip.EMail me ASAP if interested in signing up for this trip. B-/B ride (14-16mph!). Third leg of Flourtown to Ocean City route which we'll do as a tour in the summer of 2011.

So sorry to have to cancel, but the leader is sick, as of 2/18. Anyone for hot coffee, tea, or cocoa, mixed with warm conversation? Let's head west/NW toward the Main Line, at an easy, relaxed pace, in search of a welcoming cafe. We will climb a few hills here & there, but slow & gentle climbing (or walking up hills) is perfectly fine on this ride. We'll stop to regroup as often as needed. Cue sheets will be provided, but the route can be adjusted as needed/desired. Ride is cancelled in the event of rain/snow/ice/slick roads, or if the temperature at start time is less than 29F. PLEASE CONTACT the LEADER AHEAD of TIME, if you plan to join this ride. Also, please contact the Leader if you have questions, e.g., proper layers of clothing.

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.

Every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Harleysville. Indoor coffee break at the Hennings Market in Harleysville. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

The month of February is more than half-over -- spring will return at the end of next month. Let's keep our fitness levels up, for those early-spring rides. Today's hike will include some climbing on upper trails, but returning to the start via Forbidden Drive (flatter) is an option. Well-behaved canine companions are always welcome! We can stop for lunch at a nearby restaurant after the hike.

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. New Phone # 267-414-9037 RAIN ONE HOUR BEFORE THE RIDE CANCELS!

A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, 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.

Experience the joys of cycling from city to country. Heading through the Greater Northeast to Bustleton and into Bucks county at Street Road. Then on to Newtown, a Quaker town in the country. If time permits we will cycle in Tyler State Park.

Every Saturday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indoor coffee break at the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

Alternate co-leaders welcome to lead at different paces. Q sheets provided! I'll lead at a 13-14 mph B- pace. We'll head out to Eagleville and return to Flourtown via the Norristown Farm Park.Quick snack stop at Eagleville at mile 17.NO SIT DOWN LUNCH! This ride heads out over familar rolling roads through Blue Bell with only one big climb (Bean Rd.) on the way out. We'll head back via Norristown Park and Blue Bell via relatively flat roads. Rain or starting temp. below 35F cancels 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 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.

New route! We'll head to Newtown,Pa via Core Creek State Park (Lake Luxembourg).We'll have a sit-down/warm-up lunch in Newtown ( many food options available). After lunch we'll head into scenic Wrightstown then back to Bryn Athyn via the Pennypack Preserve. Q sheets provided for slower for faster riders. I will lead at a 13 mph pace.The terrain is flat to rolling hills with one or two major climbs. Rain,snow or starting temp. below 32F cancels the ride.

Steady C-pace (with regrouping as needed) to Bruno's in Chesnut Hill, then back by way of the Bike Path. One quick stop for coffee or snacks (no lunch or sit-down). We will try to be back by 1 so you can get your Saturday chores done. Rain or snow cancels. Must contact leader by Friday night. No contacts, no ride. Steve Shelly: or 484-433-4041

Every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Harleysville. Indoor coffee break at the Hennings Market in Harleysville. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

Please join us on a hike in the beautiful Wissahickon. We'll hike mainly on trails with flat options. Well-behaved four-legged friends are welcome.

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. New Phone # 267-414-9037 RAIN ONE HOUR BEFORE THE RIDE CANCELS!

A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Stop for lunch/snack along the way. Today, we'll cross Ben Franklin Bridge and press south to explore some historic regions in NJ. First, we'll stop at the Red Bank Battlefield in National Park, NJ, along the banks of the Delaware, and move on to the quaint, former country resort of Wenonah, NJ. At 43 miles, this will be a nice waker-upper for your legs for spring time. Nobody dropped!