Ride Calendar

Scenic loop from the Hawk Watch point of Fort Washington State Park to Wegman's Market in Warrington, for something hot and hearty, surrounded by warm companionship to begin the new year. Part of the outbound route will include the 202 Parkway bike path. Quick bathroom break at mile 18, indoor lunch stop is at mile 30. Rolling terrain with a few climbs, but nothing too steep -- total climbing 2700'. Stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped. This route will pass Upper Dublic High School both coming and going -- door to door service. Starting and finishing at UDHS will shave off about 10 miles (37-mile version). If you'd like to pick up the ride from UDHS, we should be at this point ~10:30am.Please contact the Leader if you plan on joining us at 10:30 at UDHS.

Count on this New Year's Day ride being a bit different from our regular Tuesday Morning Ramble. Our distance will be determined by how nasty the weather may be. We'll ride to an indoor warm spot for soup or something. Northern Montgomery County and/or Northern Bucks County. Bring snack and plenty of water. 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.

Ride from Conshohocken to the Kimmel Center to watch the Mummer Parade. Will try to arrive when the String Bands will be performing. Will stop to regroup as necessary. It might be getting dark on the return trip, so bring lights (front and back). Riders will be given the option of returning to Conshohocken by Train instead of riding. There will be several places to get snacks.

Meet at 6:00 pm for a prompt 6:15 roll out to the Art Museum and back. In addition to the usual helmet, headlight and taillight required. This ride will be every Tuesday unless the weather forces a re-schedule to Wednesday. If conditions change, cancellations or re-schedules will be made via list serves and websites no later than 4 pm the day of the ride. Depending on the number and riding preferences of those present, we will either split into pace groups or have a single group with a leader and a sweep. Nobody will dropped off the back. Hope to see you regularly through the winter. It sure beats waiting and wishing for the Spring.

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.

Meet at 6:00 pm for a prompt 6:15 roll out. In addition to the usual helmet, a headlight and a taillight required. Rain, snow or potential temperatures below freezing will cancel. Cancellations posted no later than 4 pm day of ride. From the parking lot at Whole Foods (snacks and indoor potties!), we'll ride through neighborhood streets to cross Welsh Road at a light onto the Trail. We'll follow the Trail out to Doylestown, make a loop through some neighborhoods in the vicinity of Central Park then return via the Trail. Terrain is rolling, but there are no killer hills. The route is available here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1975655. This is a "B" pace ride. Nobody will be dropped, but riders should come prepared to maintain a "B" pace for the entire distance. We are looking for a regular "C" pace leader if anyone is interested.

This is a scenic and relatively flat-to-rolling loop to and from Hennings Market in Harleysville, on familiar, bike-friendly roads. Indoor rest stop midway at Hennings Market food court/cafe. Total elevation gain is 2400 ft -- just enough climbing to keep us warmed up. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped. 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.

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. Speed determined by the group. 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. Leave at 9:00AM.

Every Saturday thru March, we will ride to the 17.5 miles to Kimberton Wholefoods for an indoor coffee break. Then return 17.5 miles to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

Come cycle each Saturday in January, a little bit farther and a little bit faster and become a little bit stronger and a little bit more confident cyclist. This Saturday's ride is to the Out Bound Station Cafe on the Schuylkill River Trail in Conshohocken, 25 miles total, next Saturday's D ride is to Bridgeport, across the Schuylkill River from Norristown, 35 miles and the next Saturday's D ride is to Betzwood rest area on the north side of Valley Forge National Park, 45 miles and the last Saturday's D ride is to Phoenixville, 55 miles. There four Saturdays in a row of D rides, each a little longer! Challenge yourself to do them all! You get extra merit because these rides are only cancelled if it is snowing or raining one hour before start time. So bundle up, and spin those legs to fire up the body heater!

Shorter ride - back by 2 PM so that you have plenty of time to get ready for the SCU banquet tonight. Some hills, nothing terrible, regroup as needed. Dress warmly and in layers. Booties and chemical toe warmers are recommended. Bring something to drink. Indoor rest stop. Wet roads stop us, cold does not.

Pretty loop from Flourtown/Fort Washington into Bucks County, to Newtown via trails in Tyler State Park, crossing Neshaminy Creek. Indoor rest stop (choice of eateries) at mid-way point. Optional quick stop on the return at mile 35. Rolling terrain with a few brisk climbs, but we will stop to regroup as needed. Total climbing 2700 ft. No one dropped. Winter rules in effect - modest pace. This route will also pass Upper Dublin High School. Starting & finishing at UDHS will shave off ~8 miles (41-mile version). After leaving Ft. Washington, we should be at USHD by 10:30.

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. Bring cash for lunch. BCP Cue Sheet Library at BCP Philly to Ambler Ride - Toto's Cafe ! at BCP Philly to Ambler Ride - Toto's Cafe . 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!

Every Sunday thru March, we will ride 17.5 miles to Hennings Market in Harleysville, PA for an indoor coffee break. Then ride 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

Come join us in honoring the 101st anniversary of explorer Robert Scott's bravery on a much shorter and pleasant hike in the Wissahickon Gorge. Watch out for speedy Norwegians! Flat option out. Friendly four-leggers welcome. Optional lunch somewhere nearby afterwards.

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.

An introductory low-paced ride geared for those looking to improve fitness or for those new to group riding. Rain or low temp (<35) generally cancels. Route varies and is in the Fairmount Park area. Ride will regroup as needed. Please bring helmet, tube for tire, water and a snack.

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 enjoy the Sunday morning Wissahickon hikes -- this allows you to have your hike and bike it, too. Starting temperature will be warmer by this time of day. 30-mile loop from Chestnut Hill to Warminster and Huntingdon Valley, returning via Willow Grove & Roslyn. Rolling terrain, with a few brisk climbs, but we will stop to regroup as needed. Total climbing is 1877 ft. No one dropped. Short indoor rest break at mile 17. Please make sure that your bike is ready (tires inflated, etc.) before starting time, and bring lights, just in case we are delayed on our return.

Scenic, 30-ish mile loop, usually through Montgomery County or Lower Bucks, with a brief rest stop. Unless otherwise stated, afternoon ride will meet at Bruno's (finishing point for many of the Sunday morning Wissahickon hikes). Even if you don't join the hike in the morning, you are welcome to ride with us! 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 before 5:00pm. Please bring lights, just in case we return in the nick of time. Please ensure that your bike is ready before start time, so that we can leave promptly. Specific details will be posted for each Sunday's Route. Scheduled for EVERY Sunday throughout the winter, weather permitting, EXCEPT Feb. 24 (Leader will be away 2/24). This ride will resume on March 3.

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 8:30 A.M. We won't ride wet roads nor serious threat thereof.

Meet at 6:00 pm for a prompt 6:15 roll out to the Art Museum and back. In addition to the usual helmet, headlight and taillight required. This ride will be every Tuesday unless the weather forces a re-schedule to Wednesday. If conditions change, cancellations or re-schedules will be made via list serves and websites no later than 4 pm the day of the ride. Depending on the number and riding preferences of those present, we will either split into pace groups or have a single group with a leader and a sweep. Nobody will dropped off the back. Hope to see you regularly through the winter. It sure beats waiting and wishing for the Spring.

I need a "Get me out of bed and get moving" motivation, what better way to do this than schedule to lead a bicycle ride for BCP! Come join me. We will meet each Wednesday morning, 8am, 22nd and Spring Garden and take a brisk ride through Fairmount Park and back to Pete's Restaurant in the Philadelphian, 24th & Fairmount Ave for breakfast! Rain or snow one hour before start time cancels.

Nice enough winter's day to ride, if the forecast doesn't change. Later start to let it warm up a bit first. We'll ride tot the DelVal College Farm Market for a quick bite to eat. Excited to use the just opened Lower State Bridge near Doylestown for the first time in over a year, plus return on the new 202 trail. Relatively flat/gently rolling route, but will regroup as needed.

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.

Meet at 6:00 pm for a prompt 6:15 roll out. In addition to the usual helmet, a headlight and a taillight required. Rain, snow or potential temperatures below freezing will cancel. Cancellations posted no later than 4 pm day of ride. From the parking lot at Whole Foods (snacks and indoor potties!), we'll ride through neighborhood streets to cross Welsh Road at a light onto the Trail. We'll follow the Trail out to Doylestown, make a loop through some neighborhoods in the vicinity of Central Park then return via the Trail. Terrain is rolling, but there are no killer hills. The route is available here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1975655. This is a "B" pace ride. Nobody will be dropped, but riders should come prepared to maintain a "B" pace for the entire distance. We are looking for a regular "C" pace leader if anyone is interested.

IF IT'S NOT RAINING AT 9:30, LEADER WILL BE AT RIDE START. This is a scenic and relatively flat-to-rolling loop to and from Hennings Market in Harleysville, on familiar, bike-friendly roads. Indoor rest stop midway at Hennings Market food court/cafe. Total elevation gain is 2400 ft -- just enough climbing to keep us warmed up. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped. 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.

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. Speed determined by the group. 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. Leave at 9:00AM.

Come cycle each Saturday in January, a little bit farther and a little bit faster and become a little bit stronger and a little bit more confident cyclist. This Saturday's ride is to Bridgeport, across the Schuylkill River from Norristown, 35 miles,and the next Saturday's D ride is to Betzwood rest area on the north side of Valley Forge National Park, 45 miles and the last Saturday's D ride is to Phoenixville, 55 miles. There three Saturdays in a row of D rides, each a little longer! Challenge yourself to do them all! You get extra merit because these rides are only cancelled if it is snowing or raining one hour before start time. So bundle up, and spin those legs to fire up the body heater!

A little bit of this and a little bit of that, but none of the other thing. 2 H2O stops. Easy pace winter miles.

Every Saturday thru March, we will ride to the 17.5 miles to Kimberton Wholefoods for an indoor coffee break. Then return 17.5 miles to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

OK. So last week really WAS too cold. But no excuses this week. Come out and enjoy the fabulous weather with a moderate paced ride to the Bean Hill area with a stop at the end at a great pastry shop in Ambler.

Modest pace and distance suited for those who haven't been getting out too much this winter and want to take advantage of what is forecast to be a relatively warm day. Mostly scenic, low trafficked roads and rolling hills with no significant climbs. Will regroup as needed. Multiple options in Skippack to grab a bite to eat.

Tabora's will be open for either a pre-ride goodie, or a post- ride goodie or both. Parking is free on week-ends in the rear lots. Distance will vary depending on how nasty the weather may be. We'll try for a mid-ride warm up stop for soup or something. Bring snack in case you need it. Temps below 38 or wet roads or serious threat will cancel. If in doubt look for cancellation posting on the listserve by 8:00.

This ride is for novice cyclists, newcomers to Phila., or for those seeking a gentle recovery ride. Anyone for hot coffee, tea, or cocoa, mixed with warm conversation? Scenic loop from Glenside to Plymouth Meeting/Conshohocken to a food court. Indoor rest stop at mid-way point. 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/slick roads. Please contact the Leader if you have questions. Preregistering (click on the "Preregister" link here) is not required, but will save you writing time at the ride start, and helps the Leader by ensuring that your info is printed legibly.

NOTE: the new start time. 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 9:00 am and noon, or wet roads on Saturday at 9:00 am, will cancel the ride. Check the website for up-to-date information.

Please join your club-mates for an enjoyable, social evening, as a number of our members share their photos of bicycle vacations and amusing stories of bike trips. Details are on the right side of the home page of website: http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/events/Travelogue/Travelogue2013.pdf. Refreshments, relaxation, and laughter provided. We'll begin to serve refreshments at 6:30 as guests arrive. Program begins at 7:00. There will be an intermission for socializing and refreshments. Steve Muth is the Co-Chair organizing the photo presentations, and Mike Olzsewski is the Co-Chair for the refreshments. The venue alone (Timmons House mansion) is worth the trip -- lovely, warm, & cozy. There is a small parking lot in front of Timmons House, and there is ample, non-metered street parking.

Every Sunday thru March, we will ride 17.5 miles to Hennings Market in Harleysville, PA for an indoor coffee break. Then ride 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

We will reverse our normal route as a change and stop at the usual Wawa or pizza place. A few hills, no killers, regoup as needed, no one dropped though you should be able to maintian the average pace.

Come join me on an adventure along the mountain trails in the Wissahickon Park. We will travoise back and forth and hopefully get in a good workout. Have no fear, we will not get lost. A flat way back along Forbidden Drive is always an option if you are not for the challenge. Well behaved four legged guest are always welcome.

The ride leaves at 10:00 am. 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. Rain, Snow, Ice, Temps Below freezing cancel ride ! Check the website or ride leader for more details.

Short afternoon ride to stretch those legs on what is forecast to be a warm day. Flat to gently rolling terrain on low trafficked roads. Will regroup as needed. Need extra miles? Ride to the start. Snack/late lunch stop at the Market midway.

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

MORNING FOG DUE TO CLEAR BY NOON. CLOUDY BUT DRY IN PM -- RIDE IS STILL ON. Scenic loop from Chestnut Hill to Willow Grove, via Blue Bell, Ambler, and Maple Glen. Indoor rest stop in Willow Grove at mile 19.5, then return via Abington, Glenside and Flourtown. Rolling terrain with a few brisk climbs, but we will stop to regroup as needed. Total climbing is 1743 ft. 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 again!)

Scenic, 30-ish mile loop, usually through Montgomery County or Lower Bucks, with a brief rest stop. Unless otherwise stated, afternoon ride will meet at Bruno's (finishing point for many of the Sunday morning Wissahickon hikes). Even if you don't join the hike in the morning, you are welcome to ride with us! 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 before 5:00pm. Please bring lights, just in case we return in the nick of time. Please ensure that your bike is ready before start time, so that we can leave promptly. Specific details will be posted for each Sunday's Route. Scheduled for EVERY Sunday throughout the winter, weather permitting, EXCEPT Feb. 24 (Leader will be away 2/24). This ride will resume on March 3.

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.

Meet at 6:00 pm for a prompt 6:15 roll out to the Art Museum and back. In addition to the usual helmet, headlight and taillight required. This ride will be every Tuesday unless the weather forces a re-schedule to Wednesday. If conditions change, cancellations or re-schedules will be made via list serves and websites no later than 4 pm the day of the ride. Depending on the number and riding preferences of those present, we will either split into pace groups or have a single group with a leader and a sweep. Nobody will dropped off the back. Hope to see you regularly through the winter. It sure beats waiting and wishing for the Spring.

I need a "Get me out of bed and get moving" motivation, what better way to do this than schedule to lead a bicycle ride for BCP! Come join me. We will meet each Wednesday morning, 8am, 22nd and Spring Garden and take a brisk ride through Fairmount Park and back to Pete's Restaurant in the Philadelphian, 24th & Fairmount Ave for breakfast!

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.

Since school is in session, please park at either the Library or Township Building just down the road if necessary. We'll ride familiar roads towards Central Park Doylestown, and then test some new roads in search of a quick pizza stop midway. Mostly low trafficked road and flat to rolling terrain, with a couple of longer but mild hills. Will regroup as needed.

We'll do some hills on the west and some more on the east, crossing over at the Falls Bridge and then back through Conshohocken. Steady pace, regrouping if necessary. Quick snack stop in Conshy. Passing by the station at the top of the Heritage Trail at noon. Please check this calendar for weather updates by 10am.

Meet at 6:00 pm for a prompt 6:15 roll out. In addition to the usual helmet, a headlight and a taillight required. Rain, snow or potential temperatures below freezing will cancel. Cancellations posted no later than 4 pm day of ride. From the parking lot at Whole Foods (snacks and indoor potties!), we'll ride through neighborhood streets to cross Welsh Road at a light onto the Trail. We'll follow the Trail out to Doylestown, make a loop through some neighborhoods in the vicinity of Central Park then return via the Trail. Terrain is rolling, but there are no killer hills. The route is available here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1975655. This is a "B" pace ride. Nobody will be dropped, but riders should come prepared to maintain a "B" pace for the entire distance. We are looking for a regular "C" pace leader if anyone is interested.

Chance of overnight precipitation is only 30%. If roads are clear & dry on Friday morning, Leader will be at ride start. Scenic loop from the Flourtown/Ft. Washington area through Montgomery County, to Audubon & Trooper, near Valley Forge. We'll cross a few creeks and explore some quiet roads. Indoor rest stop at mile 26 in Audubon. Rolling terrrain with a few brisk climbs, but nothing too steep -- total elevation 2600'. Most climbing will be before the rest stop. The return route will include the flat Schuylkill River Trail, from Betzwood to Spring Mill. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped.

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. Speed determined by the group. 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. Leave at 9:00AM.

Easy-paced, relatively flat ride as we ease into the new year. Familiar, cyclist-friendly roads as we head out to Harleysville. Indoor rest step (hot food and bathrooms) at Henning's Market. Please note this ride leaves from the HAWK WATCH PARKING AREA. Call/e-mail with questions.

Come cycle each Saturday in January, a little bit farther and a little bit faster and become a little bit stronger and a little bit more confident cyclist. This Saturday's ride is to Betzwood rest area on the north side of Valley Forge National Park, 45 miles and the last Saturday's D ride is to Phoenixville, 55 miles. There two Saturdays in a row of D rides, each a little longer! Challenge yourself to do them all! You get extra merit because these rides are only cancelled if it is snowing or raining one hour before start time. So bundle up, and spin those legs to fire up the body heater!

Every Saturday thru March, we will ride to the 17.5 miles to Kimberton Wholefoods for an indoor coffee break. Then return 17.5 miles to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

We'll ride towards Doylestown, cut across towards Warrington and then back. Pizza break midway. Mostly low trafficked road, flat to rolling terrain, a couple of longer but relatively mild hills and good company. Will regroup as needed.

Pretty loop through Montgomery and lower Bucks Counties, to the farm market cafe at Del Val College in Doylestown (indoor rest stop at mid-point). Quiet roads, and part of the route will include the bike path of the new 202 Parkway. Rolling terrain with a few brisk climbs, not very steep. Total elevation gain 2479'. (Click on the ripewithgps.com link below to see the route map, as well as the terrain profile.) We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped. There are rest rooms at the starting point.

NOTE: the new start time. 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. BCP Cue Sheet Library at BCP Philly to Ambler Ride - Toto's Cafe . 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!

Every Sunday thru March, we will ride 17.5 miles to Hennings Market in Harleysville, PA for an indoor coffee break. Then ride 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

Let's explore some less-travelled trails above the Wissahickon Creek, and find some good paths to climb. Flat option via Forbidden Drive on the return. Well-behaved canine hikers are always welcome. Optional group lunch at a nearby eatery after the hike. From the meeting point, we'll walk down Willow Grove Ave to Cherokee St, entering the park via a small trail next to the Springside School. Please strongly consider preregistration -- preregistering is not required, but it will save you writing time at the hike start, and ensures that your contact info is printed legibly for the Leaders.

Let's get out one more time before the Arctic freeze engulfs us. One of my favorite routes with lots of scenic country roads. While not excessively hilly and with no significant climbs, it is constantly rolling up and down. Will regroup as needed. Lunch/brunch stop in Schwenksville.

Tabora's will be open for either a pre-ride goodie, or a post- ride goodie or both. Parking is free on week-ends in the rear lots. Distance will vary depending on how nasty the weather may be. We'll try for a mid-ride warm up stop for soup or something. Bring snack in case you need it. Temps below 38 or wet roads or serious threat will cancel. If in doubt look for cancellation posting on the listserve by 8:00.

Ride through Fairmount Park, to the Bala Heritage Trail or out the SRT depending on the ride experience of those gathered. There will be a stop about 1/2 way for a quick refreshment break. If skis or ice skates are necessary, the ride will be canceled. I will post on the web site a cancelation about 1 hour before the ride or you may call me at 215-290-0825.

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 Eagleville, via Center Square and Worcester. Return via Norristown Farm Park. Rest-stop at half-way. Mostly quiet, pretty roads. Total climbing is 1900 ft (including Bean Rd at mile 10). Most climbing is before the rest stop. Stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped. Please make sure that your bike is ready before start time, for prompt departure.

Scenic, 30-ish mile loop, usually through Montgomery County or Lower Bucks, with a brief rest stop. Unless otherwise stated, afternoon ride will meet at Bruno's (finishing point for many of the Sunday morning Wissahickon hikes). Even if you don't join the hike in the morning, you are welcome to ride with us! 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 before 5:00pm. Please bring lights, just in case we return in the nick of time. Please ensure that your bike is ready before start time, so that we can leave promptly. Specific details will be posted for each Sunday's Route. Scheduled for EVERY Sunday throughout the winter, weather permitting, EXCEPT Feb. 24 (Leader will be away 2/24). This ride will resume on March 3.

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.

Meet at 6:00 pm for a prompt 6:15 roll out to the Art Museum and back. In addition to the usual helmet, headlight and taillight required. This ride will be every Tuesday unless the weather forces a re-schedule to Wednesday. If conditions change, cancellations or re-schedules will be made via list serves and websites no later than 4 pm the day of the ride. Depending on the number and riding preferences of those present, we will either split into pace groups or have a single group with a leader and a sweep. Nobody will dropped off the back. Hope to see you regularly through the winter. It sure beats waiting and wishing for the Spring.

I need a "Get me out of bed and get moving" motivation, what better way to do this than schedule to lead a bicycle ride for BCP! Come join me. We will meet each Wednesday morning, 8am, 22nd and Spring Garden and take a brisk ride through Fairmount Park and back to Pete's Restaurant in the Philadelphian, 24th & Fairmount Ave for breakfast!

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.

Meet at 6:00 pm for a prompt 6:15 roll out. In addition to the usual helmet, a headlight and a taillight required. Rain, snow or potential temperatures below freezing will cancel. Cancellations posted no later than 4 pm day of ride. From the parking lot at Whole Foods (snacks and indoor potties!), we'll ride through neighborhood streets to cross Welsh Road at a light onto the Trail. We'll follow the Trail out to Doylestown, make a loop through some neighborhoods in the vicinity of Central Park then return via the Trail. Terrain is rolling, but there are no killer hills. The route is available here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1975655. This is a "B" pace ride. Nobody will be dropped, but riders should come prepared to maintain a "B" pace for the entire distance. We are looking for a regular "C" pace leader if anyone is interested.

This is the Whole Foods Double Header route, a pretty loop from the Whole Foods Market in Jenkintown to the large Whole Foods in Plymouth Meeting via Oreland and Blue Bell, then back to Jenkintown via Flourtown and Glenside. Indoor rest stop at helf-way for something hot and soothing. Rolling terrain with a few climbs, but nothing too severe. Total elevation 1945'. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped.

Every Saturday thru March, we will ride to the 17.5 miles to Kimberton Wholefoods for an indoor coffee break. Then return 17.5 miles to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

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. Speed determined by the group. 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. Leave at 9:00AM.

Come cycle each Saturday in January, a little bit farther and a little bit faster and become a little bit stronger and a little bit more confident cyclist. This Saturday's ride is to Phoenixville, 55 miles. There the last of four Saturdays in a row of D rides, each a little longer! Challenge yourself to do them all! You get extra merit because these rides are only cancelled if it is snowing or raining one hour before start time. So bundle up, and spin those legs to fire up the body heater! Will you have done all four? Are you feeling a little bit stronger and more confident? Then come on February's C Ride Progression, next month!

NOTE: the new start time. 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 9:00 am and noon, or wet roads on Saturday at 9:00 am, will cancel the ride. Check the website for up-to-date information.

Every Sunday thru March, we will ride 17.5 miles to Hennings Market in Harleysville, PA for an indoor coffee break. Then ride 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

Please join us on a hike in the beautiful Wissahickon Gorge of Fairmount park. We'll hike mainly on trails with flat options. Well-behaved 4-legged friends welcome. Optional lunch at a local eatery afterward.

An introductory low-paced ride geared for those looking to improve fitness or for those new to group riding. Rain or low temp (<35) generally cancels. Route varies and is in the Fairmount Park area. Ride will regroup as needed. Please bring helmet, tube for tire, water and a snack.

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. Even if you don't join the hike in the morning, you are warmly welcome to cycle with us in the afternoon! 30-mile loop from Bruno's (finishing point for many of the Wissahickon hikes) 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, in order to finish before 4:45-5:00pm. No one dropped. Please bring lights, just in case we are delayed. Please ensure that your bike is ready (e.g., tires inflated) before start time, so that we can leave promptly.

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 forecast is iffy or the roads wet, we'll ride on the Schuylkill River Trail. Otherwise we'll do a simple loop on the roads returning thru the Norristown Farm Park and the SRT. Either way we will be able to moderate the distance based on conditions. Closer to 13 mph if on the roads, 15 mph if on the trails. Snack stop en route or at the end.

Ride to and from the monthly Quick Release mailing party downtown at Cozen O'Connor @ 1900 Market St, to help Tom Witt and his crew with preparing to mail the new issue of the newsletter. Part of the route will include the Schuylkill River Trail along Kelly Drive, and some Center City streets with bike lanes. Please bring LOCKS, and LIGHTS.

Meet at 6:00 pm for a prompt 6:15 roll out to the Art Museum and back. In addition to the usual helmet, headlight and taillight required. This ride will be every Tuesday unless the weather forces a re-schedule to Wednesday. If conditions change, cancellations or re-schedules will be made via list serves and websites no later than 4 pm the day of the ride. Depending on the number and riding preferences of those present, we will either split into pace groups or have a single group with a leader and a sweep. Nobody will dropped off the back. Hope to see you regularly through the winter. It sure beats waiting and wishing for the Spring.

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

I need a "Get me out of bed and get moving" motivation, what better way to do this than schedule to lead a bicycle ride for BCP! Come join me. We will meet each Wednesday morning, 8am, 22nd and Spring Garden and take a brisk ride through Fairmount Park and back to Pete's Restaurant in the Philadelphian, 24th & Fairmount Ave for breakfast!

Same deal as Tuesday, other than earlier start. If the forecast is iffy or the roads wet, we'll ride on the Schuylkill River Trail. Otherwise we'll do a simple loop on the roads returning thru the Norristown Farm Park and the SRT. Either way we will be able to moderate the distance based on conditions. Closer to 13 mph if on the roads, 15 mph if on the trails. Snack stop en route or at the end.

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.

Meet at 6:00 pm for a prompt 6:15 roll out. In addition to the usual helmet, a headlight and a taillight required. Rain, snow or potential temperatures below freezing will cancel. Cancellations posted no later than 4 pm day of ride. From the parking lot at Whole Foods (snacks and indoor potties!), we'll ride through neighborhood streets to cross Welsh Road at a light onto the Trail. We'll follow the Trail out to Doylestown, make a loop through some neighborhoods in the vicinity of Central Park then return via the Trail. Terrain is rolling, but there are no killer hills. The route is available here: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1975655. Nobody will be dropped, but riders should come prepared to maintain a "B" pace for the entire distance, or ride with the "C" group below. There will also be a "C" pace version of the ride leaving at the same time and following essentially the same route. We may shorten the neighborhood loop at the end of the trail to eliminate one of the hills. Leader - John Dwyer