Ride Calendar

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.

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 February, a little bit farther and a little bit faster, a little bit hillier and become a little bit stronger and a little bit more confident cyclist. This Saturday's ride is to Ridley Creek State Park. , 45 miles, the second Saturday's C ride is to Tyler State Park, 55 miles, the next Saturday's C ride is to Malvern, 65 and the last Saturday's C ride is to Doylestown, 75 miles. Four Saturdays in a row of C 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.

Ride to the bagel shop in Doylestown or maybe a little beyond or to the side if the weather is nicer. Dress in layers to stay warm. Chemical toe and hand warmers will help. Some hills, regroup as needed, no one dropped. Stuff from the sky or really wet roads cancels. Bring an on bike snack.

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.

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.

Come join us and work up an appetite hiking the trails of the Wissahickon Gorge. But don't bother packing a snack today because your fellow hikers will satisfy all your nutritional needs in the event we become snowbound. Flat option out. Friendly four-leggers welcome, as long as they don't eat more than their fair share. Optional lunch somewhere nearby afterwards.

Low-paced entry level ride for those learning to ride in a group or looking to improve fitness for faster rides. Route is in and around the Fairmount park area. Ride always regroups. Adverse weather generally cancels (e.g. rain or snow). Please bring helmet, water, a snack and a tube for your tire.

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 Bruno's to the impressive Bryn Athyn Cathedral & College on Huntingdon Pike. This is based on a Tom Madle route, which takes us from Chestnut Hill to Huntingdon Valley, via Flourtown, Jenkintown, Rockledge, & Glenside. Quick rest stop (indoor) at mile 21. Terrain is rolling with a few steep climbs, but we will stop to regroup as needed. Total elevation is 2317 ft. Modest pace, no one dropped.

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. 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

Leader will be at the HAWK WATCH parking lot at 10:00am. We can walk/hike the Green Ribbon Trail in Fort Washington State Park. There are enough trails in the Park to enjoy a good, vigorous walk. Following the hike, if folks would like to go somewhere for coffee/hot cocoa, etc., there are nearby cafes/food courts on Bethlehem Pike in Flourtown.

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 February, a little bit farther, a little bit faster, a little bit hillier and become a little bit stronger and a little bit more confident cyclist. This Saturday's ride is to Tyler State Park, 55 miles, the next Saturday's C ride is to Malvern, 65 and the last Saturday's C ride is to Doylestown, 75 miles. Three Saturdays in a row of C 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!

Looks as if the Phila. area received ~3 inches of fresh powder on Friday night. Leader will be at starting point at 10am with both XC skis and snow shoes. Depending on how many show-lovers join us, and which type of equipment they bring, we can choose one sport or the other. From the HAWK WATCH point, Ft. Washington State Park has several nice trails to explore. Following our work-out, we can go for lunch or a snack -- there are plenty of nearby cafes on Bethlehem Pike in Flourtown.

NO CYLING ON SAT, 2/9, DUE TO SNOW. RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 2. Scenic loop from Montgomery County into Bucks, through Ivyland & Richboro, to historic & pretty Yardley. This is a shorter (winter) variation of Mike Olszewski's route from Flourtown. On the return, we'll cross peaceful Springfield Lake in Churchville. Terrain is rolling with a few steep climbs, but we will stop to regroup as needed. NO ONE DROPPED. Total climbing is 2171 ft. (Click on the route map link below to see the elevation profile.) Lunch stop in Yardley at mile 23 (choice of eateries). On the return, we have an optional Wawa/Starbucks break at mile 39. If you'd like to join us, please consider preregistering. Preregistration is not mandatory, but it does save you writing time at the ride start, and ensures that your contact info is printed legibly for the Leader. CARPOOLING: If you are coming from Philadelphia and would like to car-pool to Horsham, Leader will be at Conklin Playground at 15 East Church Rd in Elkins Park at 8:45am. Conklin is half a block south of the intersection of Cottman/Township Line/PA-73 & Church Rd.

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.

Social gathering where we'll learn from a sports performance psychology coach and a sports nutritionist, on how to beat the winter doldrums, how to get inspired & motivated for early spring riding, how not to gain weight during the winter, how proper nutrition can help to prevent the winter blues, etc. Details will be posted on home page of this website. FREE to members. Refreshments will be served, starting at 6:30pm. Program begins at 7:00. Brief intermission between speakers for refreshments and socializing. Please RSVP to the Leader (Linda). Also, if you'd like to volunteer to help with set-up (at 5:45) or with clean-up, please contact Linda. Thank you!

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 as we hike the beautiful trails of the Wissahickon Gorge. We'll be mainly on trails with flat options. Well-behaved 4 legged friends welcome. Optional lunch at a local eatery afterward. Hiking shoes or boots recommended.

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.

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 hikes in the Wissahickon -- this allows you to have your hike and bike it, too. Even if you cannot join us for the morning hike, you are warmly welcome to join us for this ride! This ia a 32-mile loop from Bruno's to Ardmore, returning via Conshohocken. Ride through pretty Chestnut Hill and the Main Line. Terrain is rolling, with a couple of long climbs, but we will stop to regroup as needed. Total climbing 2697'. No one dropped. Short rest break at the Farmers Market and/or Trader Joe's in Ardmore at mile 20. Please make sure that your bike is ready (tires inflated, etc.) before starting time. Please bring lights, just in case we are delayed on our return. Winter rules apply -- modest pace. Please consider preregistering for this ride -- preregistering is not required, but it will save you writing time at the ride start, and ensures that your contact info is printed clearly for the Leader.

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!

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

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.

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.

Hike to a panoramic view of the Blue Mountains, considered by many to be one of the best views from the Appalachian Trail in PA. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center to car pool to the trail head at the Hamburg reservoir, which is not far from the velodrome and Hawk Mt. See more details at the Meetup page below.

Come cycle each Saturday in February, a little bit farther, a little bit faster, a little bit hillier and become a little bit stronger, a little bit more confident cyclist. This Saturday's ride is to Malvern, 65 miles, the last Saturday's C ride is to Doylestown, 75 miles. Two now, Saturdays in a row of C 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! This is a full day ride.

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.

REGARDLESS OF SNOWFALL OR NOT, LEADER WILL BE AT START POINT BY 9:45. IF ROADS ARE CLEAR, WE CAN CYCLE. iF ROADS ARE SLICK, WE CAN HIKE IN THE PARK. There are plenty of trails for a good walk. If we are hiking, we can go for a post-hike lunch or snack nearby in Flourtown (plenty of choices for where to eat). 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. Part of the outbound route will include the 202 Parkway bike path. Quick brest break at mile 18, indoor lunch stop is at mile 30. Rolling terrain with a few climbs, but nothing too steep -- total climbing 2900'. Stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped. This route will pass Upper Dublic High School on both outbound and return -- door to door service. Starting and finishing at UDHS will shave off 10+ miles (39-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.

NO RIDE DUE TO WEATHER. 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.

Wegeman's Lunch Ride. Whole Paycheck (I mean Foods) is a good place but nuthin beats Wegeman's for lunch! We'll ride from NPHS towards Schwenksville and then out towards Limerick and make our way to Wegemen's for a nice lunch break before heading back home. Jay Sitkin (215-362-8591)

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 celebrate winter and explore some trails in the lower portion of the Wissahickon Valley. We'll do some climbing, but there will be a flat option along Forbidden Drive, on the return. Well-behaved, four-legged hikers are welcome to join us. Optional group lunch at a nearby eatery after the hike. Please consider using the on-line preregistration option -- preregistering is not mandatory, but it does save you (and the whole group) writing time at the meeting place, and helps the Leader by ensuring that your contact info is printed legibly. Thank you!

Low-paced entry level ride for those learning to ride in a group or looking to improve fitness for faster rides. Route is in and around the Fairmount park area. Ride always regroups. Adverse weather generally cancels (e.g. rain or snow). Please bring helmet, water, a snack and a tube for your tire.

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

WE WILL BUNDLE UP WARMLY for this scenic 32-mile loop from Chestnut Hill to Haverford, passing through Roxborough, Manayunk, and Bala Cynwyd. The return route will take us through Bryn Mawr, Villanova and Conshohocken. Terrain is rolling, with a couple of brisk, long climbs to keep us warmed up, but we will stop to regroup as needed. (Elevation gain 2700 ft.) Indoor rest break in Haverford at mile 18. 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. Plan is to be back by ~4:30pm. If you plan to join us, please consider on-line preregistration -- this will save you writing time at the ride start, 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.

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!

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.

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

Leader is away on Feb. 22. This ride will resume next week, March 1. Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. 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 EVERY Friday throughout March. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk (on foot). As long as we are enjoying outdoor physical exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing.

Come cycle this last Saturday in February, a little bit farther, a little bit faster, a little bit hillier and become a little bit stronger, a little bit more confident cyclist. The last Saturday's C ride is to Doylestown, 75 miles. The final of four February Saturdays in a row of C 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! This is a full day ride. Note the earlier start time.

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.

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 hike part of the lower gorge along the yellow and orange trails to Valley Green Inn and back. Along the way we pass such landmarks as Mom Rinkers Rock, Toleration, Monastery House, Baptismal Pool, Fingerspan, Climbers Rock, Livezey House. Hopefully we get in a good workout. A flat way back along Forbidden Drive is an option at the half way point.

We don't know where we are going, but we sure know where we've been. If you 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. People that pre-register are my heroes and will receive preferential treatment. Whatever that means.

Get ready for Spring! Ride through Fairmount Park or along the SRT at an OWLS pace (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) or a new rider pace. No one dropped. A slow hill or two to provide some extra fun and conditioning. Instruction on how to ride with a group. Rest and snack stop about 1/2 way. Dress in layers for cold weather. Bring water, extra tube and lots of smiles or some good jokes.

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

Postponed ride 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 11:00 a.m. and noon, or wet roads at 11.00 a.m. cancels ride. Pre-registering doesn't commit you to go, but it does speed the ride start up! Thanks!

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.

Ride to the new (and improved?) Tabora Cafe in Lansdale (http://www.thereporteronline.com/article/20130220/FINANCE01/130229946/tabora-caf-making-changes-inside-and-out#full_story). Pace will be middle of posted range. If strong turnout we'll split into two groups - Hochheiser will lead 13-14 and I'll lead 14-15.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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