Ride Calendar

NOTE NEW START LOCATION. Some days we'll scope out some new routes, and other days ride some familiar favorites. The forecast is looking clear, although chilly. We'll do a simple ride today, staying off main roads as much as possible and return thru the Norristown Farm Park and then the Schuylkill River Trail. Some hills, but no steep climbs. Will regroup as needed.

Ride will leave promptly at 4pm. Yup, 4pm. Our last Thursday night Hill Climb !! Yeah, I know I said that last week, but it was fun. So just one more time. 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. UPDATED WITH LINK TO MAP. As of Wed afternoon, weather looks a little sketchy. As of 1pm Thursday (today), forecast for rain is only 10%, so we're riding !! Strong wind, and we'll be riding a wee bit slower, so dress warm.

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

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.

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!

Challenging but scenic loop from Wayne, through western Delaware County and eastern Chester County, mostly on green & pretty country roads. Rest stops at WAWAs at mile points 17 and 38. Rolling to hilly terrain, with some flat stretches here & there on Creek Rd. Total elevation gain is 4600 ft. We will stop to regroup as needed. We'll pass a few horse farms and country clubs, too. If you are not familiar with the Church of the Saviour ride start location, we cyclists meet in the rear parking lot, near the athletic field. Please note: Now that it's November with cooler temperatures, starting times for the Friday Frolic will be no earlier than 9:30, and distances will be adjusted for the cooler weather.

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 is a faster version of the Saturday C+ Ride. 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.

Join us for a ride around the beautiful Brandywine River Valley in southern Chester County and Northern New Castle County.There is about 2000' feet elevation gain with no major hills on pretty back roads. There will be a short grocery store rest stop about 1/2 way through. Depending on turnout, we'll divide into two paces or ride as one group. Will regroup as needed. There are no restrooms at the Museum, so plan ahead - there is a big Wawa on northbound Rt. 1 several miles north of the Museum.

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.

Enjoy the "Wildlife, History, & Gardens" loop from Center City to the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum, then on to Old Fort Mifflin, Bartram's Gardens, then return to Center City. We will ride at a relaxed pace for novice riders, newcomers to Philadelphia, and/or anyone seeking a gentle recovery ride. The route is mainly flat, save for a few mild inclines -- we'll stop as needed to regroup after hills. Many of the roads have separate bike lanes. We will stop briefly at the Wildlife Refuge, Fort Mifflin, and Bartram's Gardens -- please bring snacks. Please contact the Leader if the weather is questionable. Rain cancels. On-line preregistration (open til 11:59 on Friday night) is not mandatory, but it does save you writing time at the ride start. Preregistration (click on the blue "Preregister" link) also helps the Leader by ensuring that your important contact info (cell #, emergency #, etc.) is printed clearly. Please contact the Leader with any questions.

Join us getting in some miles AND performing a 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 BetzwoodVFNP before starting the clean-up (will be less than an hour) and a quick bathroom break at the Valley Forge Visitor Center on the return. Refreshments, snacks, gloves, vests and bags will be provided. I hope you can join us. *Please preregister so we know how many to expect*

If you have ridden the Thursday night hill ride, you will be very comfortable with this (1500 ft of elevation). We reserve the right to change the route based on road conditions, overall energy level of the group and/or the amount of adult beverages consumed the evening prior. Bring cash for post-ride burgers/beer if you are so inclined.

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.

Introductory, low-pace, ride for those looking to gain experience with group riding and/or improve fitness for longer, faster rides. Will regroup as necessary. Route will be in or near Fairmount Park. Please bring helmet, water,, snack and a tube for your tire. Inclement weather (rain, temp <35 degrees) generally cancels, contact ride leader if unsure.

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

NOTE NEW START LOCATION. 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.

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.

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

"Mount Airy/Chestnut Hill Local" loop on Wednesday afternoon, following a BCP presentation at a health fair earlier in the day, nearby on Wissahickon Ave. Modestly-paced ride on quiet streets. Enjoy riding past some lovely homes in this part of the city. Goal is to return by 5:00pm. Please bring lights, just in case we get back in the nick of time.

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.

NOTE NEW START LOCATION. Some days we'll scope out some new routes, and other days ride some familiar favorites. Today we'll head out to Skippack for a quick lunch. Mostly rolling terrain and less busy roads. Will regroup as needed.

Our last Thursday night Hill Climb !! Yeah, I know I said that last week, and the week before, but bike rides are fun ! So just one more time. Daylight savings will give us one more hour, so easily back before dusk, but please be sure to have front/back lights. Ride will follow a modified 3-Hill route. This is a no-drop ride with frequent re-groupings at the top of each hill.

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, Little Pete's in the Philadelphian 24th and Fairmount for breakfast.

Hilly, but pretty, loop from Valley Forge to Ludwig's Corner, using a new (or less frequently used) route. Ride past Wilson Farm Park, along Pickering Creek, and on some lovely roads in Chester County. Rest stop in Ludwig's corner at mile 25. If needed, there is an optional Wawa stop on the return at mile 35. Total elevation gain is 3800 ft. Rolling to hilly course, but most of the climbing is in the first half of the ride (e.g., Welsh Valley Rd off Yellow Springs at mile 8, Birchrun Rd mile 26). The final segment is flat, along the Schuylkill River Trail. We will stop to regroup as needed. Please note: Next week's Friday Frolic (11/16) will leave from Montgomery County (Flourtown or Jenkintown.)

Ramble up the West side, cross at Conshy, then ramble back the east side. Some hills, but regroup at the tops. Snack stop at the Outbound Station. Steady pace. Please either call me at 215 913 0075 or pre-register. If no one does either by 8 am, the ride cancels.

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.

When you are as sharp as bicycle, you cycle to Bristal! Let's cycle up to the Delaware River, exploring some of the country estates along the Kings Highway with lunch in Bristal, PA. Flat riding through the river wards of Fishtown, Richmond, Bridesburg, Tacony and Torresdale and east end of Bucks County.

Start from either Wynnewood ( 60 miles; 9am start) or Conshohocken (40 miles; 9:45 start). Sit-down lunch stop in Port Providence at Fitzwater Station restuarant on the canal. Rain or snow cancels the ride. Note the new ride start location: Wynnewood Valley Park. in Lower Merion. Partial Q sheets available. Expect to be back by 2:30 pm . Rain cancels ride. http://www.lowermerion.org/Index.aspx?page=747

To Valley Forge we go. We'll regroup at the top of all climbs and no one will be dropped. Lunch stop at Panara Bread/Pizza place at mile 23. NOAA 50+% chance of rain between 8:00 a.m. and 1 pm, or wet roads at 8.00 a.m. cancels ride. Cue sheets will not be provided, but the route is listed here.

Joke in progress: Ride Leader walks into a bar. Bartender asks, "How about a FLAT ride for a change?" Still working on the punchline..... This scenic loop, near Delaware Bay, will take us on quiet, country roads through farmlands, marshlands, & across peaceful creeks. Terrain is very gentle -- mostly flat, with a couple of small climbs, but these are less than 150 ft each. Total elevation gain is 947 ft. Directions to the starting point at Fort Mott: I-295 South in NJ to Exit 1/NJ-49 E - Broadway for Pennsville/Salem. After 4 miles on NJ-49E/Broadway, turn right onto Fort Mott Rd, and stay on this road for 3.5 miles, til you get to the Bay. Entrance to the State Park will be on your right. From Center City Phila., drive time is ONE HOUR. Carpooling: Leader will be in parking lot of Conklin Playground, 15 E. Church Rd, Elkins Park, at 8:00am. Conklin is half a block below Cottman Ave/Township Line/PA-73 & Church Rd. If you'd like to car-pool, please contact Leader. CO-LEADERS WELCOME -- if you would like to lead an alternative speed group, please contact the Leader. Google Maps link for driving directions from Phila to Fort Mott: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=,-75.1625&daddr=Fort%20Mott%20State%,-75.551&dirflg=s

The weekend forecast is looking promising, so how about joining me on one of my favorite routes. Scenic, low traffic country roads, mostly rolling hills with no real killers, two available paces, and regrouping as needed. We'll have a couple of food options in Schwenksville just past the midway point.

Start from either Wynnewood ( 60 miles; 9am start) or Conshohocken (40 miles; 9:45 start). Sit-down lunch stop in Port Providence at Fitzwater Station restuarant on the canal. Rain or snow cancels the ride.

Preview of the upcoming Sunday winter ride from Valley Forge to Harleysville. Those that have the legs will have the option of an extra 18 mile loop through Montco, back to Harleysville, then returning to VF. (I will be riding the 35 mile route). All rest stops will have indoor/outdoor seating options at the Hennings Market.

We’re going to Emmaus for coffee and muffins at South Mountain Cycles. They have the best espresso around. C pace (13 mph average) but with C+ hills (very hilly). Easier going up than coming back. If you shudder at the thought of a hilly ride, this ride is not for you. Waiting for the ride leader at the tops of hills will be mandatory. Rain, wet roads or serious threat thereof will cancel. I’ll post cancellation info by 8:30 if necessary.

We don't know where we are going, but we sure know where we've been. If you are a decent rider and don't mind the unknown, this is a great ride. We often make it up as we go but expect a fair amount of climbing (about 1500 feet), maybe a lunch stop OR post-ride beers, a 1-2 pm finish time and good conversation. Over 30% chance of rain, possible hurricane, snow storm, earthquake or wet roads cancels the ride.

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.

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.

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 LOCATION. Some days we'll scope out some new routes, and other days ride some familiar favorites. Due to the forecast, I'll decide the destination last minute - if we're a go. Check in the morning for possible delayed start time or cancellation, depending on the forecast.

Working late shift today? If so, here's a morning ride to celebrate "Over-the-Hump" Day. This is a relatively flat-to-rolling loop to and from Hennings Market in Harleysville, on familiar, bike-friendly roads. Rest stop midway at Hennings. Elevation gain is 2400 ft. We will stop to regroup as needed. This ride will start and finish at the HAWK WATCH parking area of Ft. Washington State Park, accessible via Joshua Rd off Stenton, or, Militia Hill Rd off Skippack Pike. Plan is to return no later than 2pm. SPECIAL NOTE: If you would like to donate something for Hurrican Sandy relief, we will be collecting donated canned goods, toiletry items, cleaning products, etc. THANK YOU!

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.

NOTE NEW START LOCATION. Some days we'll scope out some new routes, and other days ride some familiar favorites. Today we'll head to Doylestown for bagels. Generally low traffic roads with rolling hills, but not as many as most area rides. Will regroup as needed

Scenic loop around Montgomery & Lower Bucks Counties, from Whole Foods in Jenkintown, to the Whole Foods in North Wales (brief indoor stop at mile 18) and the big, new Whole Foods in Plymouth Meeting (brief indoor stop at mile 31), then returning to Jenkintown. Rolling terrain with a few steep climbs to warm us up, but we'll stop to regroup as needed. Elevation gain 2800 ft. More climbing during the first half of the route. SPECIAL NOTE: If you would like to donate something for Hurrican Sandy relief, we will be collecting donated canned goods, toiletry items, cleaning products, etc. THANK YOU!

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.

Valley Forge Park is an easy C ride out the Schuylkill River Trail to Bettswood before crossing the river into the main area of the park which is hillier but short loop before the return on the trail again. Expand your distance with a destination you'll love! Join me next week to the same destination but the old way before there was a Schuylkill River Trail to experience the difference a trail makes!

A variation of the Maillot Jaune ride from July. Different start location, and shorter distance, and it won't be necessary to wear yellow.We still traverse western Delco and eastern Chesco. Expect climbing. +3000' in less than 50 miles. Two Wawa stops will be incorporated. The start address is: Tredyffrin Public Library, 582 Upper Gulph Rd, Strafford, PA 19087. Please park near the tennis courts.

Rolling route to Yardley Pa. (at mile 37). Yardley Pizza or WAWA stop there. Quick break at Mile 21 in Richboro. On the return, break at mile 54 if needed. We can ride as one group, or two separate groups, depending on what riders would like. Total elevation gain 3365 ft. We will stop to regroup as needed. The 63-mile route will leave from Ft. Washington State Park on Mill Rd at 9am, but there is a shorter version (52 miles) leaving from Upper Dublin High School at 9:30am. Please contact the Leaders if you'd like to meet us for the shorter route at UDHS. SPECIAL NOTE: If you would like to donate something for Hurrican Sandy relief, we will be collecting donated canned goods, toiletry items, cleaning products, batteries, etc. THANK YOU!

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 join us for this season's first hike in the beautiful Wissahickon. We'll be hiking mainly on trails with flat options. Well-behaved four-legged friends are welcome. There will be an optional lunch at a local eatery after the hike.

Introductory, low-pace, ride for those looking to gain experience with group riding and/or improve fitness for longer, faster rides. Will regroup as necessary. Route will be in or near Fairmount Park. Please bring helmet, water,, snack and a tube for your tire. Inclement weather (rain, temp <35 degrees) generally cancels, contact ride leader if unsure.

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

For hiker-bikers who want to have their morning hike and bike it, too. 30-mile loop from Bruno's (finishing point of the Wissahickon hike, which meets 9:30am) to the Whole Foods in North Wales. Brief snack stop at Whole Foods. Outbound via Oreland and Maple Glen, return via Gwynedd and Blue Bell. Total elevation gain is 1650 ft. We will stop to regroup as needed, but try as much as possible to maintain 13-15, due to short daylight. Plan is to get back by 5:00pm. Please bring lights, just in case we get back in the nick of time. Please ensure that your bike is ready (e.g., tires inflated) before start time, so that we can leave promptly. PLEASE NOTE: Beginning the first Sunday of December (12/2), LMc will lead Sunday Afternoon (Post-Hike) Rambles every week throughout the winter, til March (end of hiking season), weather permitting.

NOTE NEW START LOCATION. Some days we'll scope out some new routes, and other days ride some familiar favorites. Today we'll meander to Skippack, stopping at WAWA for a bite to eat. Expect rolling hills and mostly scenic back roads. Will regroup as needed

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.

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

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 Shop in Bridgeport; sometimes wherever you request that morning at the start. This is a recurring, once-a-mid-month ride

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. Ride is on for Nov. 21.

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.

The plan is to be back by 12:30 pm. Weather is supposed to be nice so let's get in some miles before turkey time. Some hills with a very brief rest stop at a WaWa. No one dropped and regroup as needed though you should be able to keep a 13 -14 mph pace. Rain or wet roads cancels. Call if unsure if ride is on.

This year I am thankful that I can find other people willing to get up early on a holiday and ride bikes. We are all going to consume too many calories tonight, lets feel good about those calories with a good hill ride to start the day. Expect about 1500 feet of climbing with a regroup at the top of every hill (3 to be exact). If you have ever done the Thursday night hill ride, or one of my Sunday Funday rides, you will be fine on this one.

Let's ride before the big holiday dinner to burn some calories in advance. Ride from Jenkintown to Ardmore, for a brief snack stop at the Ardmore Trader Joe's/Farmer's Market. Outbound via Abington, Chestnut Hill, Bala Cynwyd. Return from Ardmore via Rosemont, Coshohocken, and Glenside. Rolling-to-hilly route, with 3274 ft climbing, including Neill Dr after crossing Falls Bridge. Just think of the pumpkin pie & whipped cream you will have earned! We will stop to regroup as needed.

NOTE NEW START LOCATION. 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.

Many of us are well energized from yesterday's feast. Let's take a rolling ride out to Delaware Valley College Farmer's Market outside Doylestown and burn some of that up. Sure beats contending with the shopping madness

Lets take advantage of the warmer forecast and burn some post-holiday calories. After stopping at Peace Valley Park for a quick break, we'll ride to Harleysville for lunch at Hennings Market. Expect rolling hills (a few longer but not very steep ones), scenic/low trafficked roads, good company and regrouping as needed.

Scenic loop from Montgomery County into Bucks County, passing Bryn Athyn Cathedral, as well as some lovely, peaceful lakes in Churchville, and in Core Creek State Park. (Original route is from Tom Madle.) Sit-down lunch stop at mile 21, optional stop on the return at Tanner's Market & Creamery at mile 36. Rolling hills, but we will stop to regroup as needed. Total elevation gain 3360 ft.

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.

Before there was a Schuylkill River Bike Trail there was the old way on the streets! The old way out is much hillier so you can better appreciate all the hard work of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia over the past 30 years and the continuing advocacy they do for us. This means Umbia St, River Rd on both sides of the Schuylkill, and through King Of Prussia, plus once around Valley Forge Park! Yeah, we'll take the bike trail back!

You know the usual ride to Ambler, but can you ride it backwards? Not riding backwards, silly, but in the reverse direction! You'll find out today. Bring money for a snack/lunch at Toto's. Cue sheets will not be provided, but you can print your own from the route listed here.

Hilly but pretty loop through southern Chester County, PA and northern Delaware, crossing the Brandywine a few times. This route is based on a ride led by Tom Madle and Katie Eberhart, with an additional loop around the lovely Hoopes Reservoir. Rest stop at mile 20. Total elevation gain is 3300 ft. We will stop to regroup as needed. Most of the climbing is in the first half. CARPOOLING: 8:30am - Leader will be in the parking lot of Conklin Playground, 15 East Church Rd, Elkins Park. Conklin is located half a block south of the intersection of Church Rd & Cottman/Township Line/PA-73. (Dunkin' Donuts is on the corner of Cottman & Church.)

Please join us for a hike in the beautiful Wissahickon and burn off some of that Thanksgiving Day feast. We'll be hiking mainly on trails with flat options. Well-behaved 4 legged friends are welcome. Hiking boots or shoes recommended. There will be an optional lunch at a local eatery afterward.

We don't know where we are going, but we sure know where we've been. If you are a decent rider and don't mind the unknown, this is a great ride. We often make it up as we go but expect a fair amount of climbing (about 1500 feet), maybe a lunch stop OR post-ride beers, a 1-2 pm finish time and good conversation. Over 30% chance of rain, possible hurricane, snow storm, earthquake or wet roads cancels the ride

BCP will have a display booth at PhillyFIT Magazine's FIT Bash. We will greet visitors, answer their questions about cycling, explain the wellness benefits of cycling in general, and specifically, promote the advantages of cycling with a club and membership in BCP. VOLUNTEERS needed: if you are available for any amount of time to help at the booth, please contact the Leader. Event hours are 11am to 3pm, but set-up of the booth begins at 9:00am. Event details: http://www.phillyfit.com/phillyfit_bash.html.

Ride through Fairmount Park or on the SRT. All ages welcome, but OWLS(older, wiser, longer, slower) pace. Nobody dropped. Rest stop about 1/2 way. Distance and destination will be determined by experience of riders. Bring water, extra tube, and a lot of smiles.

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

NOTE NEW START LOCATION. 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.

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.

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

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.

NOTE NEW START LOCATION. Some days we'll scope out some new routes, and other days ride some familiar favorites. Today we'll meander (trying some new roads) to Wegman's in Warrington a bite to eat. Expect rolling hills, regrouping as needed and good company.

Scenic loop from Flourtown & Chestnut Hill to Belmont Hills, Haverford, Wayne, Devon, and Valley Forge. From Valley Forge, we'll cross the Betzwood Bridge and return via the FLAT Schuylkill River Trail to Spring Mill, then Joshua Rd. Quick bathroom break at mile 16 in Haverford, & indoor rest stop at mile 28 in Valley Forge. Rolling hills with some steep climbs, but we will stop to regroup as needed. Elevation gain is 3817 ft. Most of the climbing is in the first half. This route was revised to leave from the Hawk Watch of FWSP, in order to have rest rooms at the starting point.