Ride Calendar

Route thru Manayunk, River Rd, Hart's Ln, past Bruno's, Erdenheim, Montgomery Ave, Chestnut Hill, Walnut Ln bridge, bike path. Steady pace, no one dropped, no food stops.

Explore some peaceful, picturesque roads in Montgomery County, from Chestnut Hill, almost to Evansburg State Park, turning around at Eagleville. There will be an indoor rest stop at mile 19. We'll return via Norristown Farm Park & North Wales Rd. Rolling terrain with a few brisk climbs, but we will stop to regroup as needed.

Every Sunday 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.

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. Ride is cancelled in the event of rain/snow/ice/slick roads, or if the temperature at start time is less than 28 deg F. 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. Preregistering (click on the "Preregister" link here) is not required, but will save you time at the ride start.

Frequently we ride to Ambler, but we may ride to other locations such as North Wales or Devon. Cue sheets for the Ambler ride and the North Wales ride can be found in the BCP Cue Sheet Library at BCP Philly to Ambler Ride - Toto's Cafe and BCP North Wales Ride. We'll keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15-16 mph). Bring money for a snack. A forecast on Friday at 9:00 pm calling for 50% or greater chance of rain on Saturday between 8:00 am and noon, or wet roads on Saturday at 8:00 am, will cancel the ride. Check the website for up-to-date information.

We'll head toward Villanova via Ardmore/Havertown, take a quick break in Villanova a little more than 1/2 way through and then head back to Manayunk via Belmont Hills. Hill at the beginning, hill near the end, rolling in the middle for a little less than 2000' elevation gain. We will return 12-12:30. No one will be dropped and we will regroup as needed. Free parking on Main Street on Sundays; Main Street movie theater parking lot is another option.

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.

Let's enjoy climbing some trails on both sides of the Wissahickon Creek, starting from the southern end of the park. There will be a flat option available for part of the hike. Well-behaved canine hikers are warmly welcome to join us. Optional group lunch after the hike.

Let's take an early season ride ambling near Montco Community College and Maple Glen. We will have a rest stop at Danielle's Espresso Cafe in Maple Glen on the way back. (Danielle's is a new rest stop for me so we will give it a try.) No one dropped and will regroup as needed. Rain cancels.

This is your stress-free, car-free, alternative mellow mileage ride! This is a ride for those who have gotten in shape for longer distances. Sweep is available to help with mechanicals; nobody will be dropped. We take the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT) out to Phoenixville, where we will settle in for an unhurried lunch with a nice hot beverage. Each half of the ride is 28 miles, which may seem a lot, but these are flat, car-free miles that pass very quickly. We ride as a group to the SRT trailhead, where individuals familiar with the trail may ride ahead at their own pace, but we'll regroup in Norristown at the Transportation Center. Unhurried lunch will be at the Steel City Coffee House. We should be able to be back in Philly by 3:15 pm. One rule: have fun! Ride may be canceled depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions. Check the website for changes and updates. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on.

This is a ride for those new to cycling or needing an introduction to group riding. We will ramble in the Fairmount park area, with a few hills to keep the legs honest. We will not drop anyone and cue sheets are not necessary.

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

Scenic loop from Chestnut Hill to Willow Grove, via Blue Bell, Ambler, and Maple Glen. Indoor rest stop in Willow Grove at mile 19, then return via Abington, Glenside and Flourtown. Rolling terrain with a few brisk climbs, but we will stop to regroup as needed. Please make sure that your bike is ready (e.g., tires inflated) before start time, and please bring lights, just in case we are delayed. (Fortunately, daylight is getting longer.)

Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride off-road on dirt trails for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Additionally, the ride will occasionally take place at Wissahickon Park. Check the Ride Calendar for changes/updates. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on, and the location.

It's gong to be a pretty day and a great one for a leisurely rife

Come join me on a bright, sunny almost Spring day to explore alternative routes into Doylestown around the closed bridge on Lower State Rd. Rolling terrain, a couple of short climbs. Sit-down food stop, probably at the Delaware Valley College Farmer's Market. Bring a sense of adventure.

Join Paul Gavlick and me for one last pre-DST evening ride. Meet at 6:00. Start riding at 6:15. Headlight and taillight required. To Art Museum and back.

If the forecast holds, it will be a great day to ride. So please join us as we ride to Harleysville for a sit-down lunch just past the 1/2 way mark. Expect scenic roads and generally rolling hills. Will regroup as necessary.

Scenic loop from Valley Forge, heading north into central Montgomery County. We'll pass through Norristown Farm Park, then continue to Harleysville for an indoor lunch stop at the halfway point. On our return, we will ride near Skippack Creek, skirting around the perimeter of Evansburg State Park, but not in the park. The last few miles back to Valley Forge will be on the Perkiomen and Schuylkill River trails.

Every Sunday 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.

Meet at empty supermarket at Kimberton Rd (Route 113) & Pothouse Rd. in Phoenixville. Beautiful country roads. No traffic. 3 covered bridges. We saw a fox hunt last time. Rolling hills with a few steep climbs. We wait at the top to regroup. Lunch at Sly Fox brew pub after.

Frequently we ride to Ambler, but we may ride to other locations such as North Wales or Devon. Cue sheets for the Ambler ride and the North Wales ride can be found in the BCP Cue Sheet Library at BCP Philly to Ambler Ride - Toto's Cafe and BCP North Wales Ride. We'll keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15-16 mph). Bring money for a snack. A forecast on Friday at 9:00 pm calling for 50% or greater chance of rain on Saturday between 8:00 am and noon, or wet roads on Saturday at 8:00 am, will cancel the ride. Check the website for up-to-date information.

RESCHEDULED from March 3rd. 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. Ride is cancelled in the event of rain/slick roads. Please contact the Leader if you have questions. Preregistering (click on the "Preregister" link here) is not required, but will save you time at the ride start.

Let's do this again so that milage can increase the next three months, Bettswood Rest area of Valley Forge Park, Pheonixville, PA, then Collegeville, all using the realitively flat, gradual up hill Schuylkill River Trail. The Manayunk Canal Tow Path portion of the Schuylkilll River Trail has been upgraded so lets check it out and continue on toward Conshohocken where we will cross the river, cycling up the West side to Bridgeport, PA where there is a great donut shoppe! (sadly the Out Bound Station has closed along the SRT at Conshohocken.) Returning on the Trail all the way back.

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.

We'll hike the trails of the beautiful Wissahickon gorge, plus a mile or two or three through historic Chestnut Hill. Responsible hikers with any number of legs welcome. Join us following the hike for a season ending get together at Howard and Cathy's house (1/2 block from train station). Email or call Howard if you need directions, or would like to bring something (completely optional).

Standard route to the Paoli WaWa for a quick snack. Rolling hills, with some longer climbs. Steady pace with re-grouping only if necessary. Hoping for decent weather. Any changes/cancellation will be on the calendar by 8 am Sunday.

Ride for those new to cycling, or getting in shape for longer distances. Generally, we will ramble in the Fairmount Park area, getting in a hill or two to keep the legs honest. Rain, Snow, or Temps below freezing cancels the ride. We will stay together, no rider left behind. Contact the ride leader with questions

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

Scenic loop from Chestnut Hill to the Whole Foods Market in North Wales, via Oreland, Fort Washington, & Ambler. After a brief snack break at Whole Foods, we'll return to Chestnut Hill via Gwynedd and Blue Bell. Elevation gain is just under 2000 feet. Rolling terrain with a few brisk climbs, but we'll stop to regroup as needed. Please make sure that your bike is ready before start time, so that we can leave promptly. Plan is to be back by 4:45--5:00pm. Please note the special starting location (NOT Bruno's), and slightly later start time (1:30, not 1:15).

This is a test. There is no ride.

A little further and hillier than we've been doing, but you are in great shape thanks to springtime in winter, right? Quick stop at Central Park on the way out and WAWA on the return. Scenic roads, a few hills (Sugar Bottom and Valley) and good company. Will regroup as needed.

Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride off-road on dirt trails for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Additionally, the ride will occasionally take place at Wissahickon Park. Check the Ride Calendar for changes/updates. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on, and the location.

Destination is Skippack. Flat to rolling terrain with one or two climbs. Regroup at the top of hills. Otherwise call my home number listed at the end. Emails letting me know that you are coming are most welcome. My cell phone # is 267-210-5337

Mid-morning (10am), Mid-week (Wednesday). Leisurely ride in and around the city of Philly. Sometimes just in Fairmount Park, Sometimes down to the Navy Yard (we can get in on weekdays), Sometimes to the Donut Shope in Bridgeport, sometimes wherever you request that morning at the start. This is a recurring, once a mid-month ride.

Have you ever wondered how we cycled to Valley Forge National Park, back when the bike club was started in 1979, before there was a Schuylkill River Trail? Come cycle the old route! It is still there - the roads, that is. The donut shop in Bridgeport that makes a deep fried cake donut with cinnamon sugar is still there, too. We, of course, must stop there! We'll make one loop around the Park before returning to Philly via the easier route, the Schuylkill River Trail. Bring a packed lunch; PB&J sandwiches keep well

Lots of great roads. Mostly rolling hills with a few climbs. Speed determined by the group. We head out through Penn Valley and Rosemont. Then through Radnor towards Paoli to Waynesborough Country Club. South towards Newtown Square and back through Villanova, Gladwyne, Belmont Hills and Bala Cynwyd. No one gets dropped. Brief stop halfway at Kirkwood Preserve. Bring a snack if you want one. Rain or snow cancels.

Every Sunday 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.

Leaving from Frenchtown we'll ride to the small town of Califon via Spruce Run, High Bridge and likely the unpaved Columbia Trail (road option available). The way back takes us past Round Valley Reservoir. Several ups and downs and pretty roads. Since it's early in the season for most of us, the pace will be slower than normal. Off the front or back and you will be on your own. Couple of snack/water stops along the way. No sit down lunch. The ride will start promptly, so plan your arrival accordingly. Email for directions by C.O.B. Friday.

We'll take an late winter jaunt to Whole Foods on what is forecasted to be a spring like day. Easy pace and distance for those not riding much yet or who just want to take it easy. Expect some rolling hills, good company and regrouping as needed. Look at Sunday's ride for something a bit faster and longer.

Off to Ambler for which cue sheets can be found in the BCP Cue Sheet Library at http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/doc/rides/Ride-to-Toto's-AmblerCaffe-v3.pdf . Hope to see some GREENery. We'll keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15 - 16 mph). To speed up the lunch stop, we will CALL IN ORDERS for prepared food/sandwiches from Toto's at the mid-point of the ride. Friday 9.00 p.m. forecast of 50 percent plus for rain between 8:00 a.m. and noon, or wet roads at 8.00 a.m. Saturday, 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.

Mini-ride from the Betzwood Picnic area of the Schuylkill River Trail at Valley Forge to & from Phoenixville, to connect with (& add miles to) a special "Womens Ride Day" event sponsored nationally by Specialized, and locally by Phoenix Cycles at 165 Bridge St, leaving at 10am. On the SRT, it's 6.5 miles each way, between Betzwood and the shop in Phoenixville. The leaders of the Womens Ride Day event will be leading a 30-mile loop on rolling terrain, pretty and peaceful roads, a no-drop ride, 13-15 mph average, with half-way rest stop at Java's Brewin' on Ridge Pike in Royersford/Limerick (www.javasbrewinpa.com). Java's is famous for its smoothies. There will also be specials at the bike shop in honor of Womens Ride Day.

This will be year 14 for this ride. (Never cancelled; Never postponed). This year we'll ride to Parkerford and travel the newest section of the SRT back to Phoenixville for a Polish version of the Leprechaun's breakfast (call it brunch if u like). If you've done this ride before, you know we always have a fun ride on good biking roads, and great eats followed by a short, flat ride home. "Szczesliwego Dnia Sw. Patryka!" A multi-club ride. Cue sheets will not be available. All ride together. No one dropped. Route may be shortened if the Leprechaun makes nasty with the weather. Bring $; snack & H2O. If you want to come by SEPTA, contact the leader. If you want to join the ride at Parkerford, there is a parking lot at the trailhead at Linfield rd and route 724. You can ride to Phoenixville for breakfast and back mostly on the new SRT section. Contact the leader for an ETA. 484-868-4194 (cell; day of ride).

We'll take an late winter jaunt to the Italian Market in Skippack on what is forecasted to be a spring like day. Expect some rolling hills, good company and regrouping as needed. We'll stop at Fisher's Park on the way out for a quick bathroom break. Look at Saturday's ride for something a bit slower and shorter.

This is your stress-free, car-free, alternative mellow mileage ride! This is a ride for those who have gotten in shape for longer distances. Sweep is available to help with mechanicals; nobody will be dropped. We take the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT) out to Phoenixville, where we will settle in for an unhurried lunch with a nice hot beverage. Each half of the ride is 28 miles, which may seem a lot, but these are flat, car-free miles that pass very quickly. We ride as a group to the SRT trailhead, where individuals familiar with the trail may ride ahead at their own pace, but we'll regroup in Norristown at the Transportation Center. We’ll check out the Polish American Citizen's Club for a late brunch this week… bring some cash and a big appetite (thanks for the suggestion, Mike O.!). We should be able to be back in Philly by 3:30 pm. One rule: have fun! Ride may be canceled depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions. Check the website for changes and updates. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on.

19 Billboards. 25 Miles. 10,000 Philly Drivers. That's a rough idea of this 100% urban ride that will check out a lot of the Billboards featuring the work of Philadelphia photo Zoe Strauss. We recommend kevlar tires, a spare tube, rear blink light, fortitude and the ability to cheerfully deal with hanky sidewalk stretches, traffic improv, etc. PLEASE RSVP with ZOE in the subject line. BAD WEATHER CANCELS.. rain date 25 March. Beers to follow at Bridgewater's Pub in 30th St. Station.

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. All welcome. Usually 25 - 35 miles, usually with a lunch or snack stop. This week is Mike Fuller's debut as Spin Off leader with a new and interesting cue sheet to the top of Pennypack Park with lunch in Hollywood - 39 miles,celebrate the longer afternoon with Mike!

Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride off-road on dirt trails for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Additionally, the ride will occasionally take place at Wissahickon Park. Check the Ride Calendar for changes/updates. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on, and the location.

Get your legs ready for the Wednesday night Flourtown ride. We will have at least three paces. We will regroup as necessary. Please see the route information below for the faster pace. Will head to a local pizza shop (at the same shopping center) after the ride. The pizza shop is BYOB. Arrive early for a prompt 5:45 start. Contact ride leaders with any questions. Wet roads or greater than 70% rain at the start time cancels.

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, pretty challenging. 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. Email or call to confirm ride. My cell phone # 267-210-5337.

Enjoy one of Tom Madle's popular and scenic routes, along peaceful and picturesque roads. This route does have hills, but we will stop to regroup as needed. At about half-way, we'll pass the Ockehocking Preserve, a 180-acre open space reserve. After passing the Ockehocking Preserve, we'll continue to the Country Deli in Gradyville, near Ridley Creek State Park, for an indoor lunch stop.

With the predicted weather forecast, I decided to scrap the Icicle Metric, and re-do (with some variations) the Saturday Winter Ride. We will ride the same route as usual to Kimberton Wholefoods,have a quicker rest stop, then do a shorter route back to VF. With the earlier 8:00am start time, we should be finished by 10:00. Which is when the rain is predicted to begin.

RIDE CANCELLED: Will be riding the Icycle Metric in Newark, DE

We will cycle up the New Jersey side of the Delaware River to Burlington via River Road but first we will need to bike up the walkway over the Ben Franklin Bridge and portage our bikes down three flights of stairs on the other side. (The Delaware River Port Authority has put back the monies for the design studies to extend the sidewalk down to street level)Come experience the river from the other side and be surprised how lovely the old Victorian mansions have survived and the beauty of the tree lined streets. Return via walking our bikes over the Tacony Plamyra Bridge and cycling through the River Wards of Philadelphia.

Since Rich is doing the Icicle Metric, here is another version of a Harleysville ride. Depending on who shows up and how their legs feel, there are 2 options: 62 miles to Harleysville and Gwynnedd, and 42 miles just to Harleysville. The decision is made at mile 31. The grade of the ride reflects the fact that the season is young. We will regroup as much as needed.

Frequently we ride to Ambler, but we may ride to other locations such as North Wales or Devon. Cue sheets for the Ambler ride and the North Wales ride can be found in the BCP Cue Sheet Library at BCP Philly to Ambler Ride - Toto's Cafe and BCP North Wales Ride. We'll keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15-16 mph). Bring money for a snack. A forecast on Friday at 9:00 pm calling for 50% or greater chance of rain on Saturday between 8:00 am and noon, or wet roads on Saturday at 8:00 am, will cancel the ride. Check the website for up-to-date information.

Join us getting some late winter miles AND performing some civic duty (BCP is an Adopt-A-Highway sponsor for a stretch of Yellow Springs Rd. outside of Valley Forge Nat'l Park). Quick bathroom break at VFNP before joining our co-sponsor, the Brandywine Bike Club for the clean-up (should be less than an hour). Refreshments, snacks, gloves, vests and bags will be provided. We will cycle out on the Schuylkill River Trail then throught Valley Forge Nat'l Park, arriving by 11am at the first parking lot after crossing the covered bridge where PA 252 intersects Yellow Springs rd. in VFNHP where other club members are assembling. See the other ride discriptions to get a sense of the clean up details below.

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 getting some late winter miles AND performing some civic duty (BCP is an Adopt-A-Highway sponsor for a stretch of Yellow Springs Rd. outside of Valley Forge Nat'l Park). Quick bathroom break at VFNP before joining our co-sponsor, the Brandywine Bike Club for the clean-up (will be less than an hour). Refreshments, snacks, gloves, vests and bags will be provided, as will 2 paces.

Ride to somewhere in Bucks county with an indoor rest stop if it is cold and outdoor if it is warmer. Time to get back into shape. Some easier hills, NO ONE DROPPED, regroup as needed. Bring something to drink an an on bike snack. Wet roads or ride start temps below 30 degrees cancels the ride. Call if unsure the ride is on.

Chase away the winter chills with a hot bowl of chili! Join us for a mulit-level ride that starts and ends in Mt. Airy at the Chestnut Hill Rotary's Chili Cookoff (http://www.chestnuthillrotary.org/chilicookoff.htm). At 10:00am: B, 14-16 mph, 38 mi, Steve Muth and B- , 13-14 mph, 38 mi, Tom Madle. At 10:30am: C+ , 12-13 mph, 26 mi, Helen Muth. Valet bike parking at the Cookoff by Mt. Airy Bike Collective.

Level walking, 2 mph, 0.5 miles. Meet at the first parking lot after crossing the covered bridge where PA 252 intersects Yellow Springs rd. in VFNHP. The clean-up begins at 11:00 am. Come out and join the crew. There will be a bike ride to the clean-up. Look for it in the ride calendar. There will be snacks/ refreshments. The clean-up lasts about one hour. We assign teams of two to cover each of the four sections. We walk along Yellow Springs rd. and pick up by hand. It is a well maintained road, much loved by cyclists. Your club keeps it clean and you can help. Just join the ride to the clean-up. We have gloves, bags and vests for everyone. If you don't want to ride but you do want to help, get back to a leader, we need advance confirmation. So, please call or e-mail, in advance. Leaders: Arnie Roseman , 610-640-4529 and Steve Trobovic , 610-687-9229. CANCELLED/POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE

Introductory ride level for those wishing to learn group riding skills and/or increase fitness for more advanced rides. Ride will cancel if major downpour of rain, but if light rain ride will take place. Bring your raincoats. Ride will be shortened if raining.

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

Missed the Sun this weekend? Come enjoy it on Monday. We'll ride to Devon, Paoli or Malvern - the group decides. Hilly on the way out, easy return. Sit down food stop. Please call or email me if coming. My cell # is 267-210-5337.

Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride off-road on dirt trails for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Additionally, the ride will occasionally take place at Wissahickon Park. Check the Ride Calendar for changes/updates. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on, and the location.

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

Nice Wednesday morning ride with a stop for lunch

Get your legs ready for the Wednesday night Flourtown ride. Check for possible faster pace leaving at 6:00. We will regroup as necessary. Arrive early for a prompt 5:45 start. Contact ride leaders with any questions. Iffy forecast so please check back for possible cancellation.

This picturesque route is based on a Tom Madle Cue sheet, but we'll be using the Audubon Trail Loop, instead of Pawlings & Eagleville Roads. The route will take us through part of Valley Forge Park, then across the Schuylkill River, on our way to Merrymead Farm Market in Worcester. Our rest stop at Merrymead is at mile 23, then we return to Wayne via Blue Bell and Conshohocken.

Frequently we ride to Ambler, but we may ride to other locations such as North Wales or Devon. Cue sheets for the Ambler ride and the North Wales ride can be found in the BCP Cue Sheet Library at BCP Philly to Ambler Ride - Toto's Cafe and BCP North Wales Ride. We'll keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15-16 mph). Bring money for a snack. A forecast on Friday at 9:00 pm calling for 50% or greater chance of rain on Saturday between 8:00 am and noon, or wet roads on Saturday at 8:00 am, will cancel the ride. Check the website for up-to-date information.

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGED START TIME IS 12:00 NOON. 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 3:00. - For those interested, we will do an extra 18 mile loop thru central Chester County back to Kimberton Wholefoods. Riders do not have to decide their distance option until the first Kimberton stop. For those opting for the 53 route, we should be back in VF ~ 4:45pm