Ride Calendar

Beat the heat: We willl leave at 7:40 SHARP! Ride through Mount Airy, Chestnut Hill, Wyndmor, Fort Washington, and Ambler. Many hills, but no killers. One quick comfort stop at mile 20, and long coffee stop in Manyunk at mile 38 or so. Riders doing advertised pace will not be dropped. Partial cue sheet showing turns, but not milage markers.

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 cancels. Consider the on-line route approximate. Leave at 8:05AM.

A slightly longer version of the famous "Jigger" ride Linda is leading to Mt. Gretna, PA. We will start our ride 1/2 hour earlier than Linda's group, enabling us to arrive at lunch ~the same time as everyone else. The second half of the ride both distances will use the same cues, allowing us to ride as one group. Ride must start on time. No re-groups, except for emergencies. Only precipitation will cancel this version of the ride.

Beautiful ride through Lancaster and Lebanon Counties for an al fresco lunch at the historic Jigger Shop in the town of Mount Gretna. Moderately to dramatically rolling terrain with a few flat and sustained climbing sections on the way out. After the short climb out of Mount Gretna, the way back will be noticeably easier and will include a brief water stop. Stock up on fresh produce, Amish goodies, and baked goods after the ride. Anyone wanting to ride a slower pace and/or do fewer miles can opt for a self-guided (after mile 21.3), less hilly 48 mile route which skips Mt. Gretna. We will start PROMPTLY AT 9:00 (no exceptions), so please plan to arrive by 8:45. If you get ahead or fall behind you will need to be able to follow the cue sheet. If it's your first time doing this ride, please contact leader by evening of May 31 with questions re. driving directions or parking. Bad weather, including extreme heat, will cancel. A go/no-go message will be added to this listing by 7:00 a.m. if the weather is questionable.

Cycle over the Ben Franklin Bridge to the Camden Waterfront Park and then over on Ferry Rd to Cooper River Park, Collings Wood / Cherry Hill NJ. This park is like a mirror image of the Schuylkill River Park area of Fairmont Park in Philadelphia. There will be small sail boats and sculling on this part of the Cooper River. There will be a coffee and donnut stop before venturing back thru the heart of Camden. If you ever wanted to know how to bicycle to the Jersey Shore, this is the first leg of that journey.

We are a friendly, non-competitive B ride that regroups after hills, stops at traffic lights, and does not drop riders who can ride the advertised pace. Bring $ for a Wawa lunch stop in Malvern. Arrive by 9 for a prompt 9:10 start.

Frequently we ride the Ambler ride. We'll keep a steady pace and effort but, as necessary, will wait to regroup. There will be some hills to climb on the ride and in order for the average speed to be 13-14 mph sometimes we will be going faster than 14 mph. Bring money for a snack. Wet roads or rain at 8:00 AM or over 50% forecast for rain between 8:00 and noon cancel ride. Check the web site for up-to-date information. Cue sheets are available for the ride to Toto's and the ride to North Wales in the BCP cue sheet library

OWLS (Older,Wiser,Longer,Slower) paced ride to the BCP picnic site on Lemon Hill. Will watch the racers going on Lemon Hill. Bring water, sun screen,helmut, and cheers. No one dropped on the ride. Route will be determined by the experience of the riders.

Meet at BCP's big picnic/hospitality tent set up near the Lemon Hill mansion, in East Fairmount Park. Lemon Hill mansion is located near Sedgely Dr & Lemon Hill Dr, overlooking Kelly Drive, where the US Pro Cycling Championship Race takes place. We'll ride around Fairmount and other city neighborhoods at a relaxed pace, then return to the BCP picnic to watch and admire the racers. Please note: Due to the timetable for the women's Liberty Classic, as well as the men's race (women's race is scheduled first), this BCP "D" ride is scheduled to start at 11:00am (Instead of the usual 12 noon).

This is a second option for D riders. Entry level ride for those new to group riding or looking to improve fitness for longer rides. Ride is at a slow pace and regroups as necessary. Route is in the Fairmount Park area. You will need a helmet, water and snack. This is the second D ride option, due to the pro race, and will visit the BCP picnic at a later time..

CANCELLED THIS WEEK IN FAVOR OF THE RACE/PICNIC. Join us next week for a friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. All welcome. Usually 25 - 35 miles, usually with a lunch or snack stop.

Ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley ( over 100 riders). Seven different ride groups to choose from including a "hybrid" group. See weekly ride section for additional details

Bring yer bike and sense of adventure. Today we'll ride to Schwenksville - a little longer and hillier than what we've been doing (not overly hilly), but a very scenic ride. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the average pace. Will have a sit-down lunch stop. Check with ride leader if forecast is iffy.

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.

Toward Ambler, crossing Germantown Ave to Stenton to Joshua ,River Road , the bike trail and home. When the days are longer we cross Stenton and take Malicia Hill to River Road andl back. No rest stops. We try not to drop anyone.

Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away the day's stresses, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. We'll be meeting in the parking lot adjacent to the library. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. This ride is scheduled for 3/4 Tuesdays each month, however, one Tuesday a month, this leader leads the "Ride to the Newsletter Mailing Party" instead.

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Contact ride leaders with questions (John: C/C+, Howard: B-, Katie B/B+, and Tae: A).

Gently paced post-work evening ride, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. We'll be meeting in the same parking lot as the "Multi-Paced Rides" listed above. We'll meet in the rear of the parking lot, near the pizza restaurant. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. Cue sheets will not be available.

Please join us for scenic rides on low-traffic roads in northeastern Chester County and southwestern Montgomery County. Various routes, cue sheets provided. This ride is slower than the typical B ride, but generally involves more climbing than the typical C ride. No one dropped. Ride distance varies with sunset time.

A weekly training ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. The mileage will increase as daylight grows. We'll maintain a true B pace and regroup as necessary. A B+/A- ride that averages 18+ mph also leaves from the Italian Fountain at 6:00 PM.

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Note, no bathroom facilities. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Contact ride leaders with questions: Howard: C+, Isabel: B-, Paul: B, and Troy: B+).

IF IT'S NOT RAINING AT 6:00, we will ride. If skies become more ominous, we will turn around immediately and return to the starting point.Gently paced post-work evening ride, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. We'll be meeting in the same parking lot as the "Multi-Level Conshohocken Rides". We'll start by riding on the Schuylkill River Trail in March. As riders get stronger, we can turn off the SRT and explore some pretty roads in the area. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return.

A moderately hilly ride that conquers 3 or more Main Line hills and regroups at the top of each climb. No riders will be dropped. As the days lengthen so does the ride and we expect to be covering 30 miles by July. 50% chance of rain between 6:00 and 8:00 cancels the ride.

FRIDAY MORNING WEATHER UPDATE: IF IT'S NOT RAINING AT 9:30, LEADER WILL BE AT RIDE START. There are two places on the route where we can cut off significant mileage, do a shorter loop, and return more quickly. Rolling route to Souderton via scenic, pretty roads. Rest stop in Souderton at mile 28 -- choice of eateries: Wawa, pizzeria, coffee shop, etc. Elevation gain is 2926 ft. We will stop to regroup as needed. If a quick rest break is needed before the lunch stop, there is a place at mile 13. On the return, there are places to stop for an additional rest break if needed, ~ mile 38 in Lansdale, or mile 42 in Gwynedd. Please bring plenty of fluids with you -- at least two large bottles, or a hydration pack.

In all my years of cycling in the Phila. area, I have never gone above Burlington City, NJ because all the roads above there dump you out on to Rt 130 and Rt 206 which are not bike friendly. Mike Olszewski has a route from Trenton down to Burlington that is safe and intriguing. So let's cycle up the Pennsy side to Trenton and down the Jersey side of the Delaware River! This will be a full day, 75 miles, flat, the only hill will be walked, the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge! There are two starting locations. Penn Treaty Park, Beach St. and Delaware Ave, 8 am, (75 miles) and the Liberty Bell Bicycle Shop, 7741 Frankford Ave, 9 am, (55 miles)

With permission from The PA Center for Adapted Sports we'll ride a slightly modified version of their Cinco de Mayo ride. We'll enjoy the scenic beauty of Chester County along a moderately hilly route. Rest stop around mile 30 at Kolb's Family Store (http://www.kolbsfarmstore.com/). Park at Valley Creek Corporate Center in Exton, PA.

This is a challenging hilly ride including Dietz Mill Road and Miller (the Killer) Road. There will be a rest stop in Green Lane at the Sunoco Station. Bring plenty to eat and drink on the bike because stores are not readily available. We will regroup as needed and no one will be dropped. Riders should be able to maintain this pace and be able to climb hills. If you want to ride faster cue sheets will be available. Rain, sleet, hail and wet roads cancels the ride. Call if unsure ride is on 215-740-1149. Ride leader is Elliot Titcher

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 cancels. Consider the on-line route approximate. Leave at 8:05AM.

Assemble at 8:00. We willl leave at 8:10 SHARP! Ride through Mount Airy, Chestnut Hill, Wyndmor, Fort Washington, Upper Dublin, Ambler, and Manyunk. Many hills, but no killers. One quick comfort stop at mile 20, and long coffee stop in Manyunk at mile 38 or so. Riders doing advertised pace will not be dropped. Partial cue sheet showing turns, but not milage markers.

Ride through the hills of western Delaware Co. and eastern Chester Co. Indoor/outdoor lunch stop at the Northbrook Orchards Market. Two other quick convenience store stops will be incorporated.

Annual pilgrimage (and classic route by Dave Ziccardi) to look for horseshoe crabs doin' the horizontal mombo (Dave's term) at East Point Beach on the Delaware Bay. Spin through quaint Leesburg and Dorchester then head inland past Laurel Lake and through no man's land before going bay side again at Fortescue, the weakfish capital of the world, for a sit down lunch at mile 45. Return through Mauricetown with its historic sea captain's houses. No hills, but you will pedal for long stretches without stopping or coasting. Flat terrain with 643' total climbing. In lieu of hills, we may have some headwinds, instead. One intermediate rest stop at mile 23. Please bring plenty of fluids (at least two bottles) and energy snacks. Cue sheets available for anyone who wants to set their own pace. This ride will start promptly, so arrive 15 min. early. Email for directions and special instructions re: the starting point by C.O.B. the day before. Check this listing by 6:30 a.m. for a no-go message if the weather is questionable.

We are a friendly, non-competitive B ride that regroups after hills, stops at traffic lights, and does not drop riders who can ride the advertised pace. Bring $ for a sit-down lunch near the midway point. (B leader Karpinski; B- leader Lubeck) Arrive by 9 for a prompt 9:10 start.

We will be riding to the Whole Foods in Devon, PA. We'll keep a steady pace and effort but, as necessary, will wait to regroup. There will be some hills to climb on the ride and in order for the average speed to be 13-14 mph sometimes we will be going faster than 14 mph. Bring money for a snack. Wet roads or rain at 8:00 AM or over 50% forecast for rain between 8:00 and noon cancel ride. Check the web site for up-to-date information.

Annual French Creek Iron Tour, sponsored by French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust, dedicated to preserving open space in lovely Chester County. Yours Truly would like to complete the 100-mile route, although other distances will also be available: 11, 20, 34, 50, 64, and 75 miles. This is a supported ride with SAG and rest stops. Please note: the 100- and 75-mile routes are very hilly, although very pretty and scenic, also. Pre-registration is required -- there is NO day-of registration. June 4 is the deadline for late registration. Starting point is the Kimberton Fire Company Fairgrounds in Phoenixville, ~9 miles west of Valley Forge National Park. Check-In for the 100- and 75- miles routes begins at 6:45. CAR-POOLING: LMc is willing to meet at 5:45 at a mutually convenient location in eastern Montgomery County, if anyone would like to drive together to Phoenixville.

I'm not necessarily leading the ride, just listing it. Show up, and we'll decide. Could be Havertown and points West, the Thursday Hill Ride, or simply a hop out the Schuylkill Path, and back through Conshy. We can improvise as the ride progresses.

Short, low-key ride for those new to group riding or seeking to improve fitness. Route is generally in the Fairmount Park area. Ride will regroup as needed and no one is left behind. You will need a helmet, tube for your tire, a snack and water. Adverse weather (low temp, rain or snow) generally cancels, but check the listing or with the ride leader if in question.

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

Ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley ( over 100 riders). Seven different ride groups to choose from including a "hybrid" group. See weekly ride section for additional details

Bring yer bike and sense of adventure. Today we'll do a simple ride to Skippack. Group choice of where to eat/snack. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the average pace. Check with ride leader if forecast is iffy.

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.

Toward Ambler, crossing Germantown Ave to Stenton to Joshua ,River Road , the bike trail and home. When the days are longer we cross Stenton and take Malicia Hill to River Road andl back. No rest stops. We try not to drop anyone.

Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away the day's stresses, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. We'll be meeting in the parking lot adjacent to the library. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. This ride is scheduled for 3/4 Tuesdays each month, however, one Tuesday a month, this leader leads the "Ride to the Newsletter Mailing Party" instead.

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Contact ride leaders with questions (John: C/C+, Howard: B-, Katie B/B+, and Tae: A).

Gently paced post-work evening ride, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. We'll be meeting in the same parking lot as the "Multi-Paced Rides" listed above. We'll meet in the rear of the parking lot, near the pizza restaurant. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. Cue sheets will not be available.

Please join us for scenic rides on low-traffic roads in northeastern Chester County and southwestern Montgomery County. Various routes, cue sheets provided. This ride is slower than the typical B ride, but generally involves more climbing than the typical C ride. No one dropped. Ride distance varies with sunset time.

A weekly training ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. The mileage will increase as daylight grows. We'll maintain a true B pace and regroup as necessary. A B+/A- ride that averages 18+ mph also leaves from the Italian Fountain at 6:00 PM.

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Note, no bathroom facilities. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Contact ride leaders with questions: Howard: C+, Isabel: B-, Paul: B, and Troy: B+).

WEATHER UPDATE: WE'LL RIDE IF IT'S NOT RAINING AT 6:00. WE'LL TURN AROUND RIGHT AWAY IF SKIES BECOME THREATENING. Gently paced post-work evening ride, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. We'll be meeting in the same parking lot as the "Multi-Level Conshohocken Rides". We'll start by riding on the Schuylkill River Trail in March. As riders get stronger, we can turn off the SRT and explore some pretty roads in the area. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return.

A moderately hilly ride that conquers 3 or more Main Line hills and regroups at the top of each climb. No riders will be dropped. As the days lengthen so does the ride and we expect to be covering 30 miles by July. 50% chance of rain between 6:00 and 8:00 cancels the ride.

Rolling route to Souderton via scenic, pretty roads. Rest stop in Souderton at mile 28 -- choice of eateries: Wawa, pizzeria, coffee shop, etc. Elevation gain is 2926 ft. We will stop to regroup as needed. If a quick rest break is needed before the lunch stop, there is a place at mile 13. On the return, there are places to stop for an additional rest break if needed, ~ mile 38 in Lansdale, or mile 42 in Gwynedd. Please bring plenty of fluids with you -- at least two large bottles, or a hydration pack.

Would any Center City riders like to join me in a ride up to the Northeast Ride, which meets at the Burger King on Castor Ave, at Oxford Circle? Dick Trickey has been leading this ride on Saturdays that have good weather for many years, this Saturday will have good weather. The ride meanders through the Greater Northeast over the grid pattern streets. We will need to meet early, 7:30am to be at the Northeast start at 9AM. The route to there will be up Frankford Ave. known in colonial times as King's Highway, the road to NYC. Along this gritty city scape, you will experience the best the worst and the "coming up" neighborhoods of Phila. Please call or text me if you would like to accompany me up there tomorrow. 267-414-9037, Tim Carey

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 cancels. Consider the on-line route approximate. Leave at 8:05AM.

Please do not park in the main lot, but park on the grass using the entrance to the right of the main entrance. Second in a series of 4 rides leading up to the 2nd Annual Kitchen Sink Century in late Sept. (combines some of my favorite rides, including this, into a century). Expect scenic, low trafficked roads, hills but nothing very steep, and great company. Quick rest stops on the way our and return. Will hook up with a shorter version (52 miles) leaving from Upper Dublin.

We will use part of the CVT (that's Chester Valley Trail to you easterners), pausing to take a peek at the progress being made to complete it (yes, there IS progress). 2 full service rest stops, and regrouping at hills and traffic signals.

Scenic ride (using a Mike Fuller cue sheet) through Bucks County on some lovely, pristine back roads, as well as riding south on mostly flat River Rd (NJ-29) in Hunterdon County, NJ, from Frenchtown to Lambertville. We cross the river at Tinicum-Frenchtown, and return to PA over the Lambertville-New Hope Bridge. We will stop to regroup at hills, traffic signals. Total climbing is 5400'. The route includes four rest stops, but please bring energy snacks with you. PLEASE NOTE: this route will pass Upper Dublin High School on both the outbound and return -- door-to-door service. Starting/finishing from UDHS will shave off ~12 miles total (88-mile version). If you'd like to join us from UDHS, meeting ~9:15, please contact the Leader. ALSO, CO-LEADER WELCOME: if you'd like to lead this route at a slightly faster pace, please contact LMc.

Second in a series of 4 rides leading up to the 2nd Annual Kitchen Sink Century in late Sept. (combines some of my favorite rides, including this, into a century). See longer ride from Flourtown for details.

A relatively hilly non-stop ride. We'll ride from the Main Line area and return to Wynnewood Valley Park, our start location, by 12 noon. We'll ride a few of the less frequently travelled hills in the Gladwyne and West Conshohocken. Note the new ride start location: Wynnewood Valley Park in Lower Merion. No Q sheets. Rain cancels ride. http://www.lowermerion.org/Index.aspx?page=747

We are a friendly, non-competitive B ride that regroups after hills, stops at traffic lights, and does not drop riders who can ride the advertised pace. Bring $ for a quick water stop at mile 25 and a sit-down lunch at mile 38. We are going to Skippack. Arrive by 9 for a prompt 9:10 start.

Frequently we ride the Ambler ride. We'll keep a steady pace and effort but, as necessary, will wait to regroup. There will be some hills to climb on the ride and in order for the average speed to be 13-14 mph sometimes we will be going faster than 14 mph. Bring money for a snack. Wet roads or rain at 8:00 AM or over 50% forecast for rain between 8:00 and noon cancel ride. Check the web site for up-to-date information. Cue sheets are available for the ride to Toto's and the ride to North Wales in the BCP cue sheet library

This is a LOVELY route through rural Chester County, to benefit the Cancer Center at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. Yours truly would like to ride the 65-mile route, although there are shorter routes available (50, 25, or 10 miles). The 65-mile option has some challenging climbs. The event is fully supported with rest stops and SAG. Registration opens at 7:30, and the ride begins at 8:00. Please note: this charity ride requires a registration fee of $40/person until 5/31, and $45 beginning 6/1. CAR-POOLING: LMc is able to meet at 6:15am at a mutually convenient location in Eastern Montgomery County, if anyone would like to drive together to West Chester. We should allow 60 mins drive time. There will be a large turn-out of riders for this event.

OWLS (older, wiser,longer,slower) paced ride for all ages through Fairmount Park and beyond, based on the experience of the riders present. No one dropped with regrouping as necessary. Bring water, helmut, sun screen, and smiles. Will stop about 1/2 way for rest & snack.

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

Ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley ( over 100 riders). Seven different ride groups to choose from including a "hybrid" group. See weekly ride section for additional details

Bring yer bike and sense of adventure. Today we'll ride to the DelVal College Market for a snack. Relatively flat terrain for the area. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the average pace. Check with ride leader if forecast is iffy.

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.

Toward Ambler, crossing Germantown Ave to Stenton to Joshua ,River Road , the bike trail and home. When the days are longer we cross Stenton and take Malicia Hill to River Road andl back. No rest stops. We try not to drop anyone.

Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away the day's stresses, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. We'll be meeting in the parking lot adjacent to the library. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. This ride is scheduled for 3/4 Tuesdays each month, however, one Tuesday a month, this leader leads the "Ride to the Newsletter Mailing Party" instead.

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Contact ride leaders with questions (John: C/C+, Howard: B-, Katie B/B+, and Tae: A).

Gently paced post-work evening ride, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. We'll be meeting in the same parking lot as the "Multi-Paced Rides" listed above. We'll meet in the rear of the parking lot, near the pizza restaurant. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. Cue sheets will not be available.

Please join us for scenic rides on low-traffic roads in northeastern Chester County and southwestern Montgomery County. Various routes, cue sheets provided. This ride is slower than the typical B ride, but generally involves more climbing than the typical C ride. No one dropped. Ride distance varies with sunset time.

A weekly training ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. The mileage will increase as daylight grows. We'll maintain a true B pace and regroup as necessary. A B+/A- ride that averages 18+ mph also leaves from the Italian Fountain at 6:00 PM.

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Note, no bathroom facilities. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Contact ride leaders with questions: Howard: C+, Isabel: B-, Paul: B, and Troy: B+).

Gently paced post-work evening ride, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. We'll be meeting in the same parking lot as the "Multi-Level Conshohocken Rides". We'll start by riding on the Schuylkill River Trail in March. As riders get stronger, we can turn off the SRT and explore some pretty roads in the area. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return.

A moderately hilly ride that conquers 3 or more Main Line hills and regroups at the top of each climb. No riders will be dropped. As the days lengthen so does the ride and we expect to be covering 30 miles by July. 50% chance of rain between 6:00 and 8:00 cancels the ride.

Rolling route to Souderton via scenic, pretty roads. Rest stop in Souderton at mile 28 -- choice of eateries: Wawa, pizzeria, coffee shop, etc. Elevation gain is 2926 ft. We will stop to regroup as needed. If a quick rest break is needed before the lunch stop, there is a place at mile 13. On the return, there are places to stop for an additional rest break if needed, ~ mile 38 in Lansdale, or mile 42 in Gwynedd. Please bring plenty of fluids with you -- at least two large bottles, or a hydration pack. SHORTER (36-mile) OPTION: Leader just had a light-bulb moment.....the outbound and return segments of this route overlap on Plymouth Rd, between Lantern Lane and Township Line Rd, in Lower Gwynedd. If you would like to do a shorter ride, please consider parking your car at the Gwynedd Valley train station on Plymouth Rd, then meet our group on the corner of Plymouth and Township Line, where we will be turning. We should reach this turn (mile 9.4 on the 52-mile cue sheet) ~10:10-10:15. On the return, we will pass the Gwynedd Valley train station. This alternative will shave off ~16+ miles.

Assemble at 7:50. We willl leave at 8:00 SHARP! Ride through Fishtown, Mount Airy, Chestnut Hill, Wyndmor, Fort Washington, Upper Dublin, Ambler, and Flourtown, skipping Manyunk because of the Street Fair. Many hills, but no killers. Coffee stop at mile 30. Riders doing advertised pace will not be dropped. Partial cue sheet showing turns, but not milage markers.

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 cancels. Consider the on-line route approximate. Leave at 8:05AM.

There are 600,000 bridges in the US. Over 69,000 of them have been classified as "structurally deficient". Several hundred are in Philadelphia and several hundred are in Montgomery County. Let's do something fun! Lets go look at some of those bridges! We'll be looking at some bridges that are in excellent condition, a couple of old bridges designed by a Paul Cret (a famous Philadelphia architect), and of course some crumbling bridges. You have the option of either starting at my house (where we will be leaving at 8:30) or meeting us at the entrance to the Azalea Garden behind the Art Museum (leaving at 9:30) The ride to and from my house will be about 35 miles. We should be back at the Azalea Garden by noon and back my house by 1:30. Bring snacks, a flashing rear light if possible, and plenty of water (it's going to be a beautiful day). The ride through center city will be flat, but the ride to and from my house will have a couple hills (Midvale Avenue), so be prepared for some climbing if you start at my house. The ride will be at a leisurely pace and we'll be making plenty of stops. No cue sheets. HELMET REQUIRED! If you have any questions or need directions to my house, email me or call (215-872-3559)

Discover some picturesque new roads, courtesy of the Lebanon Valley Bicycle Club. Cycle through Amish & Mennonite farmlands, and green vistas. Lebanon County is filled with peaceful landscapes. Rest stops at mile 24 and 44, and an optional ice cream stop at mile 66. Driving directions: take the main PA Turnpike (I-276/I-76)westbound to the Lebanon/Lancaster Interchange (PA Route 72, Exit 266). Take PA-72 North for 4-5 miles to Rocherty Rd. Turn right at Rocherty (Sheetz station on the corner). Stay on Rocherty for ~ one mile to Lincoln Ave. Turn left onto Lincoln, and follow Lincoln to South Hills Park. Parking lot is on the right, just past the Lebanon VA Hospital. Please plan on 75-90 mins driving time to Lebanon. If the weather forecast calls for heat, we will need to leave promptly at 9:00. Please contact the Leader if you would like to car-pool together from Phila. area. CARPOOL NOTE: If riders would like to carpool together, Upper Dublin High School at Ft. Washington & Loch Alsh would be a good meeting point -- easy access to 309, just north of the Turnpike interchange. Leader will be at UDHS at 7:15am.

Come join us for a rambling tour of the Upper Buxmont area. Highlights include scenic start/finish on Lake Galena, mixed terrain of flats and hills, water stop at beautiful Green Lane Park, and lunch at Spor's General Store in Trumbauersville. Optional short cut back from lunch shortens the route to 48 miles. Nobody dropped but riders should come prepared to maintain a 'B' pace. Co-leaders at alternate paces very welcome.

We are a friendly, non-competitive B- ride that regroups after hills, stops at traffic lights, and does not drop riders who can ride the advertised pace. Bring $ for a sit-down lunch near the midway point. The route varies weekly, depending on the leader.

Frequently we ride the Ambler ride. We'll keep a steady pace and effort but, as necessary, will wait to regroup. There will be some hills to climb on the ride and in order for the average speed to be 13-14 mph sometimes we will be going faster than 14 mph. Bring money for a snack. Wet roads or rain at 8:00 AM or over 50% forecast for rain between 8:00 and noon cancel ride. Check the web site for up-to-date information. Cue sheets are available for the ride to Toto's and the ride to North Wales in the BCP cue sheet library

The ride goes to the central and upper part of Hunterdon County in New Jersey. It is mostly sustained rolling terrain with one climb of notice: Vlietown Rd. A lunch stop at mile 30.4 in Oldwick General Store. Bring at least two water bottles and a helmet. No helmet, no ride. Expect several short climbs. Directions: From I-95, take the first exit in New Jersey (Rt.29) toward Lambertville. At Lambertville, take Rt. 179, where Rt. 29 goes left and go for 6 miles to Wertsville Rd. Make a right onto Wertsville Rd. (by the Carousel Restaurant) and cross Rt. 202. The school is on your left. Cell:267-320-2949.

This is the annual "Bay to Bay" charity ride from the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay to the Delaware Bay, and back, benefitting the Chestertown, MD Lions Club. Yours truly does this ride largely for BCP advertising -- we bring Scenic Schuylkill Century postcards with us. Several hundred riders attend from PA, NJ, and DE, as well as MD, DC, etc. This is a peaceful route on mostly flat-to-gently rolling terrain. Roads are quiet with wide shoulders for cycling, and we pedal through some quaint little harbor towns. The ride is supported with rest stops and SAG. There is an admission fee for this ride. Registration opens at 6:30am, rides begin from 7:00 to 9:00. (There are 5 route options, ranging from 27 to 104.) CAR-POOLING: LMc is able to meet to car-pool at 5:30 at a mutually convenient location in eastern Montgomery County. Please plan on 90 mins driving time. Please contact the Leader for driving directions.

this will be a C ride for B-riders. just a few miles to recover from Saturdays long ride. not sure of a route yet so if that kind of thing bothers you this is not the ride for you.

Entry level ride for those new to group riding or looking to improve fitness for longer rides. Ride is at a slow pace and regroups as necessary. One or two small hills to keep the legs honest. Route is in the Fairmount Park area. You will need a helmet, water and snack.

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

Ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley ( over 100 riders). Seven different ride groups to choose from including a "hybrid" group. See weekly ride section for additional details

Bring yer bike and sense of adventure. Some days we'll ride familiar favorite routes, other days we'll scope out some new routes. Today we'll have two paces riding to Merrymeade Farm for a snack (ice cream anyone?). Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the average pace. Mostly rolling hills, with a not too tough climb or two. Check with ride leader if forecast is iffy.

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.

Toward Ambler, crossing Germantown Ave to Stenton to Joshua ,River Road , the bike trail and home. When the days are longer we cross Stenton and take Malicia Hill to River Road andl back. No rest stops. We try not to drop anyone.

Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away the day's stresses, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. We'll be meeting in the parking lot adjacent to the library. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. This ride is scheduled for 3/4 Tuesdays each month, however, one Tuesday a month, this leader leads the "Ride to the Newsletter Mailing Party" instead.

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

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Contact ride leaders with questions (John: C/C+, Howard: B-, Katie B/B+, and Tae: A).

Gently paced post-work evening ride, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. We'll be meeting in the same parking lot as the "Multi-Paced Rides" listed above. We'll meet in the rear of the parking lot, near the pizza restaurant. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. Cue sheets will not be available.

Please join us for scenic rides on low-traffic roads in northeastern Chester County and southwestern Montgomery County. Various routes, cue sheets provided. This ride is slower than the typical B ride, but generally involves more climbing than the typical C ride. No one dropped. Ride distance varies with sunset time.

A weekly training ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. The mileage will increase as daylight grows. We'll maintain a true B pace and regroup as necessary. A B+/A- ride that averages 18+ mph also leaves from the Italian Fountain at 6:00 PM.

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt start. Rain cancels. Note, no bathroom facilities. Check this listing for updates should one or more paces not be available any given week. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Contact ride leaders with questions: Howard: C+, Isabel: B-, Paul: B, and Troy: B+).

Gently paced post-work evening ride, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. We'll be meeting in the same parking lot as the "Multi-Level Conshohocken Rides". We'll start by riding on the Schuylkill River Trail in March. As riders get stronger, we can turn off the SRT and explore some pretty roads in the area. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return.

A moderately hilly ride that conquers 3 or more Main Line hills and regroups at the top of each climb. No riders will be dropped. As the days lengthen so does the ride and we expect to be covering 30 miles by July. 50% chance of rain between 6:00 and 8:00 cancels the ride.

Pretty loop through Montgomery County to Collegeville for lunch. Rolling terrain, but no steep climbing. Choice of food stops in Collegeville at mid-way. Part of the return route will include a short, paved segment of the Perkiomen Trail. We'll also cross the Skippack Creek. Total climbing is 3095 feet, and we will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will maintain the 13-15 speed range, in order to return before the afternoon temperature gets hot.

If you can not go cross country, go over night! French Creek State Park is a perfect overnight bike camping destination. The first half of the ride out is on the Schuylkill River Trail to Phoenixville, then Poughtown Rd toward St. Peter's Village , then the last 10 miles and tuffest into the State Park itself. Setting up the camp site late afternoon, cooking dinner over the cook stoves, and building a camp fire if permitable in the evening before sleeping under the stars snug in your sleeping bag and tent. We will retrace the route back to Philly Sunday. This is the first step toward your life goal of cycle touring across our great country.

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 cancels. Consider the on-line route approximate. Leave at 8:05AM.

Two paces (Hochheiser (14-15mph) and Haber (15-16mph)) and a sweep (thanks Linda McG!) for this ride that will preview route we'll take in September to the Bowers Park Chile Pepper Festival (http://www.pepperfestival.com/pepperfestival/Welcome.html). Beautiful scenery along mostly low traffic roads. Rolling to hilly terrain. Challenging yet manageable climbing miles 27-34 followed by long and fast 3 mile descent prior to stop at Bowers Park. Another 3 miles of climbing after rest stop / lunch on the patio at cyclist-friendly Bowers Hotel (www.bowershotel.com) before flattening out for remainder of return. Rest stop at Turkey Hill at mile 19, longer rest stop at midway point for lunch with final stop at Wawa at mile 62. No one dropped / regroup as necessary but please be prepared to maintain the listed pace.

We are a friendly, non-competitive B ride that regroups after hills, stops at traffic lights, and does not drop riders who can ride the advertised pace. Bring $ for a sit-down lunch near the midway point in North Wales/West Point. Arrive by 9 for a prompt 9:10 start.

Hold onto your hats. We'll be going to Devon this Saturday. Rebecca will lead the speed demons, and I will lead the ride at a true C+ pace. There will be some hills to climb on the ride and in order for the average speed to be 13-14 mph sometimes we will be going faster than 14 mph. Bring money for a snack. Wet roads or rain at 8:00 AM or over 50% forecast for rain between 8:00 and noon cancel ride. Check the web site for up-to-date information. Would love it if you pre-register. No sheriff will call if you pre-register and don't show. :-)

Note:CLEANUP AT 8:30 NEW TIME. This joint BCP/BBC 2.5 mile cleanup along Yellow Springs Rd. usually takes about an hour. We divide the road into 4 segments with 4 teams of 2, plus one person remaining behind to watch the bikes. Light snacks and beverages will be available. Arnie (day of the event 215-764-7990 or Kelly Rainville, 484-212-3074, cl 610-680-6691 NOTE: The next scheduled cleanups are 9/15 AND 11/10.

BCP has been invited by the Shore Cycle Club to join SCC on a ride to celebrate the annual Blueberry Festival in Hammonton, NJ (the Blueberry Capital of the World). Mike Krizauskas, BCP member and Ride Coordinator for the SCC, has designed several route options: 107 miles, 75, 63, 45, and 32. On the 107-miler, there will be rest stops at Batsto Park, Timberline Lake General Store, as well as in Little Egg Harbor and Tuckerton. Also, blueberry goodies will be served at the Festival in Hammonton Lake Park. The route, which is FLAT, will take us through blueberry farmlands, as well as quaint small towns in the Hammonton area. Mike will lead and Linda will co-lead/sweep the 107-miler. Thanks to Mike, we have ride leaders for the 63, 45, & 32-mile options. If you would like to lead the 75-mile route, please contact Mike. PLEASE NOTE: there will NOT be SAG support for this ride. In addition to food at the Blueberry Festival, there will also be live music. Please visit http://hammontonnj.us for more details on the Festival. Mike's route details have been posted on the SCC's Hammonton Blueberry Century Facebook page.

NEW START TIME Start after after the Adopt A Highway cleanup. We do a “flat” trail ride to the annual (31st) Schuylkill Canal Day celebration at Lock 60, the only operating lock on the river today. We bike to MONT CLARE/PORT PROVIDENCE, St Michael’s picnic ground for lunch ($) in a well shaded area with tables, the usual picnic concessions, and rest rooms. Then we do a short stroll on a road/trail through the woods with our bikes to enter the Lock area - $5.00 admission, visit the lock Tender’s House and then view the lock. Depending on the timing we may see the 15th annual Canal Joust, canal opening, canoe and kayak race. On the west side of the Lock and canal there usually are vendors, musicians and other entertainment. You may want to do some birding on the east bank river and ravine trails: bring suitable shoes and binoculars. Everyone should carry cash, snack, beverage, and lock. FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE: http://schuylkillcanal.org/Default.aspx?pageId=292066 No one left behind.. Arnie (day of the event 215-764-7990), or Kelly Rainville, 484-212-3074, CL 610-680-6691

Entry level ride for those new to group riding or looking to improve fitness for longer rides. Ride is at a slow pace and regroups as necessary. One or two small hills to keep the legs honest. Route is in the Fairmount Park area. You will need a helmet, water and snack.

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