Ride Calendar

We'll ride Northern Montgomery County and Northern Bucks County with generally a new ride every week. Some have food stops but always bring snack and plenty of water just in case we're extremely remote. I will post to the listserve if cancellation is required by 8:00 A.M. We won't ride wet roads nor serious threat thereof.

IF THE WEATHER HOLDS UP, WILL DO A SHORTER RIDE. Note new start time for October, and slower Thursday rides starting next week. Today we'll meander up and down, in and out, in Montgomery County, eventually ending up in Ambler for a late lunch. Mostly rolling hills on nice country roads. Will regroup as needed. Look for Wednesday raindate if necessary.

All welcome to help mail the newsletter, snacks and good company guaranteed along with some light work. - Notice this month only moved to Wednesday Octobr 3

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 Jacobs Engineering parking lot, 2 Ash St., 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. Rain or starting temp. below 40F cancels the ride

Night Lights "D" Ride led by George Yarnell. Meet 6pm Leave 6:15 pm. Contact George for more information

All welcome to help mail the newsletter, snacks and good company guaranteed along with some light work. - Notice this month only moved to Wednesday Octobr 3

Strap on the lights, wear your reflective clothing, be bright and garish, and come ride in the dark. We ride on roads with very little traffic.This ride leaves from the Reynolds Dog Park on Longford Road in Mont Clare, just across the river from Phoenixville. Here is a link to the starting location: Dog Park This ride is slower than the typical B ride, but is listed as B- because there is more climbing than the typical C ride. We regroup after hills.

Fairly hilly ride to Kimberton, then a flat return on the Schuykill Valley Trail, Sit down food stop at the Kimberton Whole Foods Market cafe or Sly Fox Brewery on the outskirts of Phoenixville. Please email me that your are coming.

Meet at 5:10 for a prompt start. Join me as we ride to Center City for the Moveable Feast Ride, a fundraiser for the PA Center for Adapted Sports (they work with cyclists with disabilities). Advance registration/$30 donation required (go to http://moveablefeastride.eventbrite.com/). We'll ride the 10 mile loop and then head over to Chinatown for the feast. Promises to be a fun evening. Front and rear lights required. Will regroup as needed.

We'll ride to Merion doing the Bryn Mawr Av and Hollow Rd climbs returning through Bala. We'll maintain a B pace and regroup as necessary.

So, just how many Panera Bread cafes ARE there? Enough for cyclists to explore all over the Phila. region. Today's ride from Flourtown to the Panera in Broomall will take us through Chestnut Hill & East Falls, Bala Cynwyd, Haverford and Havertown. After lunch, we'll return via Villanova and Conshohocken. Rolling terrain with some steep climbs (including Neill Drive after crossing Falls Bridge), but we will stop to regroup as needed. Total elevation gain 3894 ft. Quick water stop at mile 19 and sit-down lunch stop at mile 30. On our return, we'll have an optional Wawa stop in Conshohocken at mile 42.

We will go up through Chestnut Hill, through Wyndmoor, into Fort Washington, through Ambler, and home through Manyunk (with an extended coffee break in Manyunk, 7 miiles from finish). By end of ride, we will have averaged between 13 and 15 mph, i.e., including hills and flats. Partial cue sheets provided. We will assemble at 7:50 and leave at 8:00 am SHARP!

Did you want to ride the SSC route from Evansburg back to Evansburg on the recent BCP century, but, for various reason couldn't? Well, here's your chance. The 80 mile route will leave from the Spring Mill train station (where the Schuylkill Trail passes, just off Hector St., in Conshohocken). We will follow the SSC to Evansburg, to meet with any riders desiring to only do the 37 miles route. NOTE: Evansburg route will leave at 10:00, or immediately after the group arrive from Spring Mill. One convenience store stop is planned, which will be at/near the furthest point from the ride starts. Please plan accordingly. NOTE: SEPTA train arrives from center city at 8:00, hence the 8:15 start.

This is a faster version of the Saturday C+ Ride (see below). This ride may go the same place as the the C+ ride but just at a faster pace. This ride will leave at 9:00. The C+ ride leaves at 9:15. Check the website for up-to-date information. For additional info see C+ ride below.

NEPhilly/South Jersey. Always have a brunch stop. Wait for everyone. Must call for start point & destination. No calls - no ride. 215-288-5907

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.

Cycling and friends - what better way to spend a Sunday morning? Quiet roads to and through Bucks County. Climb Callowhill on the way to Tabora Farm in Chalfont. Peace Valley Park / Lake Galena on return.

A low-key ride for those new to cycling or looking to improve fitness for longer group rides. A relatively flat route around the Fairmount Park area, with a hill or two thrown in to make the legs burn. Bring helmet, water, snack, and an extra tube for your tire. Will regroup as needed.

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

We'll ride Northern Montgomery County and Northern Bucks County with generally a new ride every week. Some have food stops but always bring snack and plenty of water just in case we're extremely remote. I will post to the listserve if cancellation is required by 8:00 A.M. We won't ride wet roads nor serious threat thereof.

Note new start time for October, and slower Thursday rides starting this week. Some days we'll scope out some new routes, and other days ride some familiar favorites. Today we'll meander up and down, in and out, in Montgomery County, eventually ending up in Ambler for a late lunch. Mostly rolling hills on nice country roads.

The late Mort Packel led a group of mostly retired riders every Wednesday morning on a fun, informal ride. I'd like to bring that back. Bring a lock ;and money for lunch and enjoy inspired conversation and good companionship. Alternate ride suggestions are very welcome. Bring lock and money for a light meal. Ride automatically canceled because of rain, temperatures below freezing, and slippery streets

Let's start up this ride again but since I can not do it Mid month, I left that part of the title out. So mid morning is 10 am. mid week is 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 Shop in Bridgeport; sometimes wherever you request that morning at the start.

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 Jacobs Engineering parking lot, 2 Ash St., 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. Rain or starting temp. below 40F cancels the ride

Conshohocken night ride toward the Art Museum. SRT route with a detour if needed onto River Road depending on conditions. Will avoid Umbria Rd. Will ride about 45 minutes in each direction. Bring front and tail lights, water, and extra tube. Will stop 1/2 way for short rest stop. Please arrive by 6:00 PM for 6:15 start

Strap on the lights, wear your reflective clothing, be bright and garish, and come ride in the dark. We ride on roads with very little traffic.This ride leaves from the Reynolds Dog Park on Longford Road in Mont Clare, just across the river from Phoenixville. Here is a link to the starting location: Dog Park This ride is slower than the typical B ride, but is listed as B- because there is more climbing than the typical C ride. We regroup after hills.

I'm not sure where we are going, but join me for a 50-60 mile ride to enjoy the beautiful fall weather. There will be a quick food stop near the ride midpoint.

Some days we'll scope out some new routes, and other days ride some familiar favorites. Check back a few days prior to the ride for details on destination, distance and terrain.

Start your Friday off right, bright and early with a spirited bike ride through Fairmount Park meeting at 22nd and Spring Garden Sts., South West corner. Return to the restaurant there for breakfast, including their $4.99 special of two eggs, potatoes, toast, small OJ with coffee included!

Scenic loop through Montgomery and Lower Bucks Counties, to the bakery in Peddlers Village in Lahaska. This route is modified from a Doug & Linda Mueller ride. Outbound route will go through Warrington and Jamison, and the return will take us through New Britain and Lower Gwynedd. The bakery rest stop (at Peddlers Village) is at mile 26. On the return, we can stop at the Market at Delaware Valley College, south of Doylestown, at mile 38. Total elevation gain is 2980 feet. We'll stop to regroup as needed.

B+/A group; 18-20 mph.Very scenic 100 mile ride from Doylestown to Round Valley Reservoir in Clinton,NJ Slow climb up to the ridge overlooking the Delaware River to the Round Valley Reservoir where we'll have lunch. .Shorter 65 and 45 mile groups available(see listings).Rain cancels the ride. Optional late lunch 2pm at the Lambertville Inn followed by optional walking tour of Lambertville and New Hope.

This is a faster version of the Saturday C+ Ride (see below). This ride may go the same place as the the C+ ride but just at a faster pace. This ride will leave at 9:00. The C+ ride leaves at 9:15. Check the website for up-to-date information. For additional info see C+ ride below.

C/C+ 11-13mph. 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 climb up to the reservior.Shorter 45 mile and longer 100 mile ride groups available (see separate ride listings). 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

NEPhilly/South Jersey. Always have a brunch stop. Wait for everyone. Must call for start point & destination. No calls - no ride. 215-288-5907

Four groups, C/C+ 12-13mph;B minus14-15mph;B 15-16 mph and B+ 16-18mph. 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 climb up to the reservior.Shorter 45 mile and longer 100 mile ride groups available (see separate ride listings). 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

Two groups, C/C+ 12-13mph;B minus14-15mph; 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 down to Flemington for lunch.Longer 62 and 100 mile ride groups available (see separate ride listings). 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. 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 ride first to the Ft. Washington State Park Hawk Watch to observe the annual hawk watch (thousands migrate thru the area each fall), and then to the Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival where we'll stop for lunch (lots of great food by local restaurants) and listen to live music for a while. Expect some hills out and back (will regroup at the top as needed), low trafficked roads, good company and a leisurely day. Let's hope the great forecast holds up.

Ride for those new to group riding or wanting to improve fitness for more advanced ride. Ride will regroup as needed, no cue sheets required. Please bring helmet, water and a spare tube for your tire. Check the website or ride leader for more details.

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

We'll ride Northern Montgomery County and Northern Bucks County with generally a new ride every week. Some have food stops but always bring snack and plenty of water just in case we're extremely remote. I will post to the listserve if cancellation is required by 8:00 A.M. We won't ride wet roads nor serious threat thereof.

Some days we'll scope out some new routes, and other days ride some familiar favorites. Today we'll meander around Montgomery County, heading up towards Upper Dublin, out near Harleysville, and back thru Ambler (for a late lunch). Mostly rolling hills with a few climbs that aren't too steep. Will regroup as needed.

The late Mort Packel led a group of mostly retired riders every Wednesday morning on a fun, informal ride. I'd like to bring that back. Bring a lock ;and money for lunch and enjoy inspired conversation and good companionship. Alternate ride suggestions are very welcome. Bring lock and money for a light meal. Ride automatically canceled because of rain, temperatures below freezing, and slippery streets

The dictionary defines hooky as an unjustifiable absence so this ride is misnamed. Cycling is most certainly a justifiable excuse! We head to Warrington on low traffic, cyclist friendly roads. A few climbs but nothing crazy. Stop at Wegmans for indoor bathroom and quick snack. Shorter option (about 7 less miles) available. Will discuss at start of ride. Call/e-mail with questions.

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 Jacobs Engineering parking lot, 2 Ash St., 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. Rain or starting temp. below 40F cancels the ride

Strap on the lights, wear your reflective clothing, be bright and garish, and come ride in the dark. We ride on roads with very little traffic.This ride leaves from the Reynolds Dog Park on Longford Road in Mont Clare, just across the river from Phoenixville. Here is a link to the starting location: Dog Park This ride is slower than the typical B ride, but is listed as B- because there is more climbing than the typical C ride. We regroup after hills.

Still some decent Fall weather around, so let's go. We'll do some hills on the West and a few more on the East. Steady pace. One food stop in Conshohocken. Please either call (215 913 0075) me or pre-register. If no one does either, the ride cancels.

Some days we'll scope out some new routes, and other days ride some familiar favorites. Today we'll ride to the DelVal College Farmers Market. Most flat to rolling terrain. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the average speed.

Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the autumn. We'll explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, etc. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Depending on the destination, starting point may be in Conshohocken, Flourtown, Jenkintown, Wayne, Valley Forge, etc. Please check the daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map will be provided for each ride. Scheduled for three out of four Fridays in October (5th, 12th, and 26th). NO Friday Frolic ride on October 19, since the Leader will be at the Fall Foliage Weekend in Hanover/Gettysburg. This ride will resume on October 26, and continue every Friday in November, December, & throughout the winter, weather permitting. Beginning in November, start time will be slightly later, due to early morning chilly temps. If winter weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk (on foot), or a snow activity. As long as we are enjoying outdoor physical exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing.

BCP's annual fall foliage bike tour of Hanover and Gettysburg, PA, and surrounding countryside in York and Adams Counties. Ride past peaceful horse farms, across creeks and lakes, and around the Civil War Battlefield in Gettysburg. Preregistration and payment are required. Event is currently full, but you are welcome to contact the Leader, if you would like your name to be placed on the Waiting List, in case of a last-minute cancellation. Wide array of routes with various distances and terrains. Meals and snacks provided, post-ride parties. All-inclusive package. Complete details are available on the right side of home page, at: http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/events/fallevent2012/fallevent.htm

Start early, 8am to Conshohocken, Outbound Cafe which I hear has reopened while I was cycling across the USA this summer. We will go out MLK Dr. to the end, climb out of the valley to City Line Ave. Then to the Cynwyd Heritage Trail, crossing the Green Lane Bridge over the Schuylkill River, on to the Manayunk Canal Trail and SRT to our destination. We will return via River Road. I kept up with some of the discussion of D rides and C rides speeds and terrain so I am throwing in one or two hills to challenge any D riders who are up for the challenge and for average C riders to get the feel of reality that there will be hills and you might as well get an easy taste for them. If you don't, you will be limiting your cycling adventures. We will be back in time to catch Philadelphia Film Festival's showing of Not Fade Away, Dir: David Chase, Cast: John Magaro, James Grandolfini at the Prince Theatre, 12:20 PM.

Looks like the weather will be perfect for riding. From Narberth through Bryn Mawr and then out to Waynesborough Country Club. South to Ridley Creek State Park and back through Villanova and Gladwyne. Lots of great roads. No drop ride. Brief break. Bring your own snack. Rain cancels. Cold temps and wet roads do not.

One more ride to Carversville this year, but with a twist, a different way to get there. Today we'll go to Peace Valley Park outside of Doylestown before heading to Carversville. Expect rolling hills with some not very steep climbs, mostly very scenic and low trafficked roads and good company. Also a 57 mile version starting from Upper Dublin H.S. at 9:00 (see separate listing). Raindate on Sunday (21st).

See main listing (69 miles from Flourtown) for details. Check back for other possible paces.

We'll ride from the Main Line area to historic Glen Mills village. A few MAJOR hills heading out and coming back to the Main Line with rolling terrain in between. Must be able to keep pace on the hills and average between 13-14mph for B minus group or 14-16 mph for B group. Quick WAWA lunch stop half way thru the loop in Westtown. Note the new ride start location: Wynnewood Valley Park. in Lower Merion. Partial Q sheets available. Expect to be back by 2 pm . Rain cancels ride. http://www.lowermerion.org/Index.aspx?page=747

Same ride as listed by Tom Madle at a faster pace. Same starting time (9 am) and starting location (Wynnewood Valley Park). See Tom's main listing for more detail.

This is a faster version of the Saturday C+ Ride (see below). This ride may go the same place as the the C+ ride but just at a faster pace. This ride will leave at 9:00. The C+ ride leaves at 9:15. Check the website for up-to-date information. For additional info see C+ ride below.

NEPhilly/South Jersey. Always have a brunch stop. Wait for everyone. Must call for start point & destination. No calls - no ride. 215-288-5907

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 me to preview the Nov. 3 ride around the Brandywine River Valley in Chester and New Castle Counties. I'll have a working cue to use on this pretty ride; quick stops for editorial changes may be necessary. 1,900 feet of climbing on nice back roads - nothing too steep and we will stop to regroup as needed. Quick grocery store rest stop about 1/2 way through ride.

No Eagles game this Sunday is another great excuse to ride. We will probably take the 3-hills Thursday night route but could possibly deviate. It will be a great day for a post-ride beer so bring some cash if you are so inclined. Please pre-register or email me if you can make it so I am not standing out there alone in spandex.

A low-key ride for those new to cycling, or starting group riding. Route will be largely flat, with a hill or two thrown in to keep the legs honest. Will regroup as needed, so no cue sheet is necessary. Safety instruction provided. Please bring helmet, water, a snack and a spare tube for your tires.

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

Recover from the weekend with an easy-paced, relatively flat ride. Familiar, cyclist-friendly roads as we head out to Harleysville. Snack and indoor bathrooms at Henning's Market. Please note this ride leaves from the HAWK WATCH PARKING AREA. Call/e-mail with questions.

We'll ride Northern Montgomery County and Northern Bucks County with generally a new ride every week. Some have food stops but always bring snack and plenty of water just in case we're extremely remote. I will post to the listserve if cancellation is required by 8:00 A.M. We won't ride wet roads nor serious threat thereof.

Some days we'll scope out some new routes, and other days ride some familiar favorites. Today we'll ride out in the general direction of Harleysville, cutting back towards Evansburg State Park before heading to Merrymeade Farms at mile 31 for a quick bite to eat. Note that this will take some of the roads of Sunday's Spooks and Spokes ride, but in the opposite direction. Rolling hills, will stop to regroup as needed.

Moderately hilly ride to Devon or Paoli. Food stop at a restaurant or Whole Foods Market. Easy return. Please email me if you intend to join us.

The late Mort Packel led a group of mostly retired riders every Wednesday morning on a fun, informal ride. I'd like to bring that back. Bring a lock ;and money for lunch and enjoy inspired conversation and good companionship. Alternate ride suggestions are very welcome. Bring lock and money for a light meal. Ride automatically canceled because of rain, temperatures below freezing, and slippery streets

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 Jacobs Engineering parking lot, 2 Ash St., 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. Rain or starting temp. below 40F cancels the ride

Strap on the lights, wear your reflective clothing, be bright and garish, and come ride in the dark. We ride on roads with very little traffic.This ride leaves from the Reynolds Dog Park on Longford Road in Mont Clare, just across the river from Phoenixville. Here is a link to the starting location: Dog Park This ride is slower than the typical B ride, but is listed as B- because there is more climbing than the typical C ride. We regroup after hills.

Some days we'll scope out some new routes, and other days ride some familiar favorites. Today we'll ride to Rosenbergers Dairy at about mile 24 for a quick bite to eat. Mostly rolling hills, the only real climb is up Bean. Will regroup as needed.

Ride will leave promptly at 4pm. Yup, 4pm. Our last Thursday night Hill Climb !! We will be back by dusk, but please be sure to have a bright taillight and headlight on your bike. Ride will follow the usual 3-Hill route. This is a no-drop ride with frequent re-groupings.

Let's enjoy one of Tom Madle's scenic routes for central Montgomery County. The route will take us through part of Valley Forge Park, then across the Schuylkill River, on our way to the pretty towns of Trappe and Collegeville. Pass famous Ott's Nursery. Rest stop in Collegeville @ half-way point. Part of the route will be on the shaded Perkiomen Trail, between Valley Forge and Oaks. This is a PAVED section of the trail -- NO gravel. Elevation gain is 3588 ft. Rolling terrain with some brisk climbs, but we will stop to regroup as needed.

Great roads with low traffic. Narberth through Bryn Mawr and out to Waynesborough Country Club. Then south to Ridley Creek State Park. Back through Villanova (and Gladwyne if the group wants more hills). No one gets dropped. Bring a snack for brief mid-ride break. Rain or snow cancels, but low temperatures and wet roads don't. Consider the on-line route approximate. Start time will move to 9AM in December.

This ride will give you a view of Philadelphia that many have never seen. We'll be riding under the Frankford El from Girard Avenue up to Bridge Street. This is a challenging ride but we will stop at some interesting places along the way. We'll look at some old buildings and learn a little about the history of Philadelphia as we ride along Kings Highway (now known as Frankford Avenue). Make sure your bike is in good condition - particularly your tires. Bring a spare tube - or two. You must wear a helmet. We will stay together as a group. No one will be dropped. Note the early 8:30 am start. That's so we can be back by noon - time for you to ride over to the Bike Expo at the 23rd Street Armory! You must be comfortable riding on busy (and sometimes narrow) city streets. Call or email me if you have any questions.

This will be a relatively flat ride since I'll be on tandem. We'll head out to Blue Bell, go thru the Farm Park and pick up the SRT and from there head to Phoenixville for lunch. We'll return to Conshy before 2pm via the SRT. Slower or faster riders welcome to join. To get to ride start location come over the Conshohocken bridge, make a right at the light, cross 1st traffic light at Harry St. then make your next right onto Ash St. and proceed to dead end at the river where we'll meet in the Jacobs Engineerring Parking lot located at 2 Ash St., Conshohocken, PA.

This week we are riding to Paoli. This ride will be hillier (and thus slightly slower) than recent Saturday B rides. Quick lunch stop at the Wawa in Paoli. Check the website for possible weather related cancelation or ride modifaction.

NEPhilly/South Jersey. Always have a brunch stop. Wait for everyone. Must call for start point & destination. No calls - no ride. 215-288-5907

Temps are predicted to be close to 70, should be a great day to ride. Easy paced ride to New Hope to visit the French Bakery; watch the river and people. No one dropped, will regroup as needed. Some hills, nothing we have not done before. Bring something to drink and an on bike snack. Rain cancels. Call if unsure ride is on.

Off to Ambler. Some hills. No one dropped. We'll keep a steady pace and regroup at several locations or as necessary. To shorten the lunch stop, we will call in orders to Toto's for prepared food/sandwiches/salads at the mid-point of the ride. NOAA 50+% chance of rain between 8:00 a.m. and noon, or wet roads at 8.00 a.m. cancels ride. Pre-registering doesn't commit you to go, but it does speed the ride start up! Thanks!

BCP will have a booth at the Philadelphia Bike Expo, Saturday, Oct. 27, 10am to 6pm, and Sunday, Oct. 28, 10am to 5pm. This is a celebration of all things bicycle -- seminars & clinics, flea market, etc. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help staff our booth! Details are available on the home page of this website, right side, under "Community Outreach Activities". http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/events/Phillybikeexpo2012.pdf. Please contact Leader (Linda) if you have any time to volunteer.

This is a challenging ride (4400+ feet of climbing) 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 rest stop at the half-way point.

BCP will have a booth at the Philadelphia Bike Expo, Saturday, Oct. 27, 10am to 6pm, and Sunday, Oct. 28, 10am to 5pm. This is a celebration of all things bicycle -- seminars & clinics, flea market, etc. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help staff our booth! Details are available on the home page of this website, right side, under "Community Outreach Activities". http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/events/Phillybikeexpo2012.pdf. Please contact Leader (Linda) if you have any time to volunteer.

Come join us for an enjoyable pre-Halloween ride to Merrymead Farm near Lansdale/N. Wales. We will ride to Evansburg St. Park and then Merrymead Farms at about mile 27. They have apples, cider and donuts this time of year, so bring cash. Costumes are optional, but encouraged. Depending on turnout, we'll divide into two paces or ride as one group. Will regroup as needed. Please arrive at 10:15 for a prompt 10:30 start.

Ride will go through Fairmount Park to get to the Bala Heritage Trail with a rest and recovery stop. Any age welcome, but will be a OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) ride. No one will be dropped. Mostly on low traveled areas, but will also be on the streets for some of the ride. We will pass the Azelea Garden before continueing to the Bike Expo at the 23rd St. Armory to end the ride.

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

We'll ride Northern Montgomery County and Northern Bucks County with generally a new ride every week. Some have food stops but always bring snack and plenty of water just in case we're extremely remote. I will post to the listserve if cancellation is required by 8:00 A.M. We won't ride wet roads nor serious threat thereof.

Some days we'll scope out some new routes, and other days ride some familiar favorites. Check back a few days prior to the ride for details on destination, distance and terrain.

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

The late Mort Packel led a group of mostly retired riders every Wednesday morning on a fun, informal ride. I'd like to bring that back. Bring a lock ;and money for lunch and enjoy inspired conversation and good companionship. Alternate ride suggestions are very welcome. Bring lock and money for a light meal. Ride automatically canceled because of rain, temperatures below freezing, and slippery streets

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 Jacobs Engineering parking lot, 2 Ash St., 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. Rain or starting temp. below 40F cancels the ride