Ride Calendar

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

Early ride to beat the heat and the rain. Fairly hilly ride to Kimberton, then a flat return on the Schuykill Valley Trail, Sit down food stop at Sly Fox Brewery on the outskirts of Phoenixville. Please email me that your are coming. I'll post a rain cancellation on website and by email by 7:30 a.m. if needed.

In addition to the shorter ride 9:15 ride offering, if the weather is agreeable, we will ride the middle 2/3's of the Scenic Schuylkill Century. This is an early scouting ride to check access to roads and bridges. Note the slightly earlier start time. No super killers hills, but it does have its fiar share of hills. If weather is too iffy, we may simply ride the "regular" 9:15 route instead, and save this for another day.

Howard Hochheiser is previewing the Scenic Schuylkill Century so Howard Haber will lead today's ride. We'll target a 15 mph average. At the start we'll decide whether to adjust the pace up/down depending upon the composition of the group but we'll likely remain at or below the target 15 mph target. Rest stop roughly midway along the route. No cue sheets. Regroup as necessary. No one dropped. Weather looks iffy so possibility of no or delayed ride. Check w/ ride leader if uncertain of ride status.

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.

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.

DEFERRED FOR 7/2 ONLY. "D" RIDE RESUMES NEXT TUESDAY, 7/9. 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. If you like music and riding, see the separately listed 25 mile ride to the Pastorius Park/Chestnut Hill Outdoor Concert, also leaving from Flourtown at 6:00. 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.

RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO CONCERT BEING HELD INDOORS. REGULAR RIDE A GO, WEATHER PERMITTING. Please arrive by 5:45 for a prompt start. In addition to the regularly scheduled Wednesday night rides, I'll also be leading a ride to Pastorius Park in Chestnut Hill to one of their Summer Series of outdoor concerts. Tonight features a local R&B band, The Dukes of Destiny. The concert starts at 7:30, so we will do a 20+ mile ride (be ready for a few good hills, Joshua and Hull) to the concert, stay until 8:20-8:30, and then ride 4+ miles back to Flourtown before dark. If you don't mind missing 45 minutes of mileage to do something different, come join us. Please pre-register (not required) so I can get a head count and supply some snacks.

See the Thursday night hill ride in the daily ride calendar for more details

Celebrate the nations 237th birthday with a bike ride! Starting from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington Square, we will follow the original G Dubs training route to Valley Forge. A quick water break in Radnor (on Beaumont Rd) then onto Malvern for lunch. Return from VF will be via the Schuylkill Trail. - I will have an optional hilly ride back to Phila. from VF(tho with no ride leader). Please note: This ride finishes at Lloyd Hall (behind Art Museum)

You and your bike are invite to learn about the two Generals - without whom its unlikely we would have won the American Revolution. We talk about them 3 times (about 15 minutes each).: at the start, en route and in Center City at our rest stop. Expect a mix of flat, rolling and moderately hilly (particularly on the return) terrain. We'll regroup as needed, but please be prepared to ride the advertised pace, even if you are faster. We will not have a food stop, just a bathroom and water break at Lloyd Hall, so please bring snacks.

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.

Assemble at 6:50. We willl leave at 7:00 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.

Join us on Friday July 5th at the following locations for our 4th annual multi-level, multi-distance 1-day bike ride to Ocean City, NJ: 1. Flourtown, PA: Flourtown Shopping Center; meet 7:00am; 85 mile ride Address: 1842 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA, 19031 2. Moorestown,NJ: Moorestown Friends Meeting House: meet 8:30 am; 65 mile ride Address: 118 E Main St., Moorestown, NJ, 08057 3. Hammonton,NJ: Silver Coin Diner: meet 12:30pm; 45 mile ride Address: 20 South White Horse Pike (RT30), Hammonton,NJ, 08037 The only cost to do this ride is a $5 "sag" fee. This covers the cost of gas for the sag vehicle and to pay the sag driver.The sag vehicle will follow the group from Flourtown and provide you with water / gatorade and sag support in the event of a mechanical failure. All riders doing this ride should be capable of riding the various distances at one of the following paces: 18-20 mph; 15-17 mph or 13-15 mph. You must arrange for your own transportation back to the start location. Some riders sleep over in Ocean City and ride back the next day (Sat. July 6th) while others return to Phila 30th street station via the Atlantic City New Jersey Transit train leaving from Absecon,NJ ( the Absecon, NJ train station is 15 miles from Ocean City and bikes are allowed on this line anytime). Other riders have their friends, family or spouses meet them in Ocean City so it's a good idea to check with the other riders to see if you might be able to get a return ride back to Philly. I will have a list of riders with contact information. If you can provide a ride back to Philly for a rider plus their bike please let me know. Contact Tom Madle (; 215-233-2578 cell), the organizer, to pre-register for the ride and for additional information. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER BY CONTACTING TOM SINCE THERE IS A 40 RIDER LIMIT. There is no cost to do this ride other than the 5$ sag fee but you will have to bring money for lunch and rest stop snacks. Lunch is at the Silver Coin Diner in Hammonton. Rest stops are in Moorestown and Mays Landing,NJ. Shower facilities ( soap, towels, and shower) are also available after the ride is finished at Luray Manor ( 7th St. and Central Ave.) for an additional $5 fee. You may also check availability for overnight accommodations at Luray Manor by calling Ruth the owner at 609-399-5260. Other hotels near Luray Manor are The Blue Water Inn and Glen-Nor, which we've used in the past. We have a 40 rider limit. We expect to have 3 ride groups as described above. We are also in need of a sag driver who has a mini-van that could function as our "sag" vehicle. Contact Tom if you'd like to function as the sag vehicle for this event. Q sheets for the trip to Ocean City will be available. Severe weather conditions ( predicted heavy consistent rain or wind storm) will cancel the ride.

For 7/5 only, we are joining Tom Madle and his group on the 85-mile trek to Ocean City, NJ. The regular Friday Frolic (~50 miles) will resume next week, 7/12. (This is the generic ride description: Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Anywhere from 40-55 miles, depending on the season and weather. 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 virtually every Friday throughout the year, with a few exceptions here & there. 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.)

Cruise through Ambler with short bursts through the Gwynedd Mercy campus and Lansdale. Lovely scenery and rolling hills through Worcester Golf Club and Skippack Golf Club as we wind through Evansburg State Park. Visitation Road provides a screaming downhill before we climb Eagleville Road. Cider Mill provides both an uphill and downhill. Arcola Road is beautiful. Wegmans in Collegeville is our rest stop for indoor bathrooms, a tasty snack and outdoor seating. Return along Arcola and gentle climbing of Barrington before another trip through Evansburg. We’ll make our way behind Merrymead Farm and enjoy a nice downhill on South Penn Oak before the last few miles back to UDHS. Bring smiles and a positive attitude. We’re gonna have a blast!

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.

OK, this is a VERY BIG ride. Starting at Green Lane Park, Snyder Road parking lot, it winds through Montgomery and Lehigh Counties to the Trexler Nature Preserve just a bit North of Allentown. There are free ranging Elk and Buffalo in the Preserve (behind really big fences). The scenery is absolutely spectacular. Bring your camera. Now for the fine print. I found every “creek” and “valley” road I could find, but did I mention the destination is North of Allentown? There is a lot of climbing. MOST of it is on “creek” and “valley” roads at about 2% – 3%. Most of the “creek” roads are in the shade. (A few covered bridges in the shade too). There are 4 major hills which can not be avoided, at mile: 1.5, 31.9, 44.6, 54.9 (unless you want to ride on Rt 22, 29, 78, 100, 222 – you get the picture). The last 16 miles are predominantly down hill. There are 3 FULL SERVICE (food/H2O/indoor potty) stops at 20, 38, and 54 miles. If anyone wants to give it a try, I will do a LOT of regrouping. Since this is a remote start location (20 mile drive for me), NO EMAIL = NO RIDE. If/when you email, I will attach photos of an Elk and a Buffalo in the reply. (Email by 2:00 PM Friday 7-5-13)

For the next three Saturdays two D rides and one C ride will go to the Outbound Station on the Schuylkill River Trail in Conshohocken the easy way but with a few twists than just going out the SRT yet all retuning over the SRT.

The Shore Cycle Club has invited BCP and SCU to join them on a scenic loop on quiet roads through Atlantic and Cape May Counties. The route is flat, although we may have headwinds. Rest stops along the route. Please allow 90 minutes driving time from Philadelphia, due to holiday traffic. Also, please bring sunblock and plenty of fluids with you.

We are a friendly, non-competitive B ride that regroups after hills, stops at traffic lights.This is a hillier ride than the past few weeks, so we'll ride a bit slower and maintain a B (not B-; not B+) pace. Bring $ for a quick Wawa lunch near the midway point. Arrive by 9 for a prompt 9:10 start.

Frequently we ride the Ambler ride. We'll go to Willows for a picnic lunch. We will carry food from the store to the park about 2 miles. 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 the White Clay Bicycle Club's annual Delaware Double-Cross Metric Century. (There is also a 31-mile route.) We'll ride on quiet, back country roads. Terrain is flat to gently rolling, although the Delmarva Peninsula is known for its headwinds. Also, this region is NOT known for shade, so please bring sunblock. Admission fee is required. Route is fully supported with rest stops (3 food stops on the 62-mile course), road markings, etc. Check-in opens at 7:30am. CAR-POOLING: LMc is available to meet for car-pooling at 6:00-6:15am, at a mutually convenient location in eastern Montgomery County or Philadelphia. Please allow 60-75 mins for the drive to Middletown, DE.

...we ride to Tamato's. 69 miles on scenic, low traffic roads (many from the Quad and Bowers rides) as we make our way to cyclist-friendly Tamato's Deli & Market ( https://www.facebook.com/TamatosDeli ). Pace will be 16-ish mph. No one dropped and we'll regroup as necessary but please be prepared to maintain the AVERAGE. Arrive early as we leave PROMPTLY at 8:30am. Pre-registration appreciated. Call/e-mail ride leader with questions.

Beginning ride for those new to group cycling or trying to improve fitness. Safety and equipment instruction provided as needed. Speed and distance will be tailored to the abilities of the participates and the ride will always regroup as needed. Helmet, water and spare tube required. Route will be in the Fairmount Park area. Rain at start cancels.

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

Early ride to beat the heat and the rain. Fairly hilly ride to Kimberton, then a flat return on the Schuykill Valley Trail. Sit down food stop at Sly Fox Brewery on the outskirts of Phoenixville. Please email me that your are coming. I'll post a rain cancellation on website and by email by 7:30 a.m. if needed.

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 ride to the Skippack/Evansburg area, and stop in W. Point on the return for a bite to eat. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the average pace. Generally rolling terrain, with a few hills. 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.

Pretty loop through eastern Montgomery County and Bucks County, to historic Yardley for lunch. Ride past peaceful meadows and parks along the way. We will have a choice of eateries in Yardley at the mid-way point. Rolling terrain with some brisk climbs, but nothing too severe -- total elevation gain is 2645 ft. Please click on the Route Map link below to view the route and the elevation profile. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we need to try to maintain the advertised pace, in order to return before it gets too hot. SHORT-CUT OPTION (43 miles): The outbound and return segments of this route overlap at Meetinghouse and Moreland Rds in Horsham . If you would like to do a shorter loop, leaving from and returning to Keith Valley Middle School on Meetinghouse Rd just south of Moreland, you will shave off ~12-13 miles. Our group should get to KVMS by 9:40. Please contact the Leader if you plan to join us at KVMS. Due to summer heat and humidity, please try to arrive by 9:00, in order to leave promptly at 9:15. ANDY KARPINSKI will lead the 15-16 group, and Linda will lead the 13-15.

Day Before the ACS Bike-a-thon Ride -- where we cycle back from the ACS Finish Line in Buena NJ. This annual ride has become a tradition & treat, especially for anyone who is riding with a team in the ACS Bike-a-thon on the following day. We will meet in Palmyra, NJ, at the gas station-convenience store immediately past the Tacony Palmyra Bridge. The store will be on your left side after crossing the bridge. We'll drive down to the Buena Vista Camping Park, near Mays Landing, park our cars in the overnight (ACS) section, then cycle back. The distance of 42-45 miles is from Buena Vista to the Tacony Palmyra Bridge, only. We will have one or two rest stops. Terrain is flat, but shade is minimal, so please bring sunblock and plenty of fluids. If you are not registered for the ACS ride on Sunday, but would still like to join us on Saturday, please contact the Leader to arrange car transportation from Palmyra to Buena. If you would like to lead a slower or faster group, please contact the Leader.

Assemble at 7:00. We willl leave at 7:10 SHARP! Ride through Mount Airy, Chestnut Hill, Wyndmor, Fort Washington, Upper Dublin, Oreland, Whitemarsh, Ambler, and Manyunk. Many hills, but no killers. One quick comfort stop at mile 20, and long coffee stop in Manyunk at mile 40 or so. (it's all about the coffee.) 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.

Third in a series of 4 rides leading up to the 2nd Annual Kitchen Sink Century in late Sept./early Oct. (combines some of my favorite rides, including this, into a century). Expect scenic, low trafficked roads, relatively hilly but nothing very steep, and great company. Quick rest stops on the way out and return, lunch in Schwenksville. Will hook up with a shorter version leaving from Upper Dublin (see separate listing).

Third in a series of 4 rides leading up to the 2nd Annual Kitchen Sink Century in late Sept./early Oct. (combines some of my favorite rides, including this, into a century). Scenic, low trafficked roads, relatively hilly route but nothing very steep, and great company. Quick rest stops on the way out and return, lunch in Schwenksville. A slightly longer version leaving from Flourtown will hook up with this ride (see separate listing).

Were you on last week's easy ride to Conshohocken? Go another way: over Forbidden Dr in Wissahickon Park, This is a gradual up hill ride over the cinder road in the park fordden to cars. We will stop for a coffee at the Cedars House at the northwestern boarder of the park. Then slide on down Barren Hill Lane to the Schuylkill River Trail then home.

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 West Point/North Wales. Arrive by 9 for a prompt 9:10 start.

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. The slower version of this ride is for those C riders who want to add distance but not yet increase their speed. 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. :-)

This Sunday's ride will go to Delaware River Bike Path visiting Penn Treaty Park, Race Street Pier, Penn's Landing, Washington Ave pier park, and finally FDR (the Lakes) Park. See Weekly Rides for details.

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

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 ride to Central Park (rest stop) outside of Doylestown and loop back thru Ambler. Mostly flat to rolling terrain, with 2 good hills. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the average pace. Lunch break at a WAWA or in Ambler on the return (group decision).

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.

Please arrive by 5:45 for a prompt start. In addition to our regularly scheduled Wednesday night rides, we'll also have a ride to the Pastorius Park Summer Concert Series in Chestnut Hill to see Philly band Cheers Elephant - a tight, rootsy, psychedelic poprock quartet. The concert starts at 7:30, so we will do a 20+ mile ride (be ready for a few good hills, Joshua and Hull) to the concert, stay until 8:20-8:30, and then ride 4+ miles back to Flourtown before dark. If you can spare 45 minutes of mileage to have some fun off the bike, come join us.

Since the heat index will be all of 10 degrees "cooler" on Wednesday than projected for Thursday, I will be doing a slower version of the usual 3 hill ride (Bryn Mawr Av, Merion Square, Hollow Rd). Since I am usually last up the hills on a normal day, be advised this will be slower still. BRING LOTS OF WATER.

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.

DEFERRED for 7/19, due to the Ride of Dreams, but the Friday Frolic will resume on 7/26. (This is the generic ride description: 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 virtually every Friday throughout the year, with a few exceptions here & there. 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.)

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.

The annual ride to celbrate our favorite bike race, the Tour de France. Cyclists are encouraged to wear their maillot jaune, maillot vert, maillot blanc, or maillot blanc a pois rouges. Ride will take us through western Delaware County on our way from Valley Forge to Chadds Ford. Climbing will be required, although no hors catagorie. Two convenience store stops are planned, with a third if needed. NO DOPERS ALLOWED! Baguette & vin optional.

Were you on that last two Easy Ways to Conshochen? Here is another but a little more challenging out the Main Line over the many Gulph Roads out there. We will count them! and a surprised entrance down to Conshohochen! Return over the SRT.

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. 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

Borrowing from last year's ride to Tabby's Place (this year's Tabby's ride to be scheduled at a later date) we'll take a familiar route to/through New Hope on our way from UDHS to the cyclist-friendly Sergeantsville General Store. Scream down Federal Twist (hoping to hit 50 mph again) before crossing river at Bulls Island. Climb out of Lumberville and follow familiar route back to UDHS. Plenty of spots along the way for the impromptu pit stop so likely a rest stop on way out and another on return trip. Targeting 16 mph for an average - a bit faster on flats/downhills and slower on climbs. No one dropped and regroup as necessary but please be able to maintain the average pace. Pre-registration encouraged. Bring smiles and a positive attitude (and hope it rubs off on ride leader!).

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 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

Bare bones bike camping trip, circling the Delaware Bay. Belleplain, NJ State Park, 70 miles, Delaware Seashore State Park, 40 miles, Killens Pond, DE State Park, 40 miles, Lums Pond, DE State Park, 50 miles, Philadelphia, PA, 70 miles. We will take the PATCO High Speedlind so as not to have to carry loaded bikes down the three flights of stairs on the Ben Franklin Bridge and we may as well stay on the train to Lindenwald, NJ to shortin the first day's ride. We will take the Cape May Ferry across the Delaware Bay to DE Seashore SP south of RehoBoth Beach, DE. Call the leader, Tim Carey, 267-414-9037 for more details. Bicycle travel at it's best! Please preregister.

Only one pace today. Not sure where we're headed (possibly Tabora Farms in Chalfont) but likely a combination of familiar roads, some new roads and a sit-down rest stop w/ bathrooms along the way. No cue sheets. Will regroup as needed. Please be able to maintain the average pace. Forecast looking iffy. Decision to be made by 7:30-ish if ride canceled or delayed start time.

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. 5 (yes, 5) potential ride leaders are not available this week, so what we have are Troy Ardis leading his customary faster ride (18 mph?) on the roads, and first time ride leader Jennifer Weiss leading a 15+/- mph ride on the Schuylkill River Trail (plus the separate listing by Linda McGrane). Rain cancels. Note, no bathroom facilities. See Weekly Rides for detailed description. Contact ride leaders with questions.

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 and scenic route from Fort Washington to Carversville. Rolling terrain with a couple of brisk climbs, but we will stop to regroup as needed. Total climbing 2766 ft. On our way to Carversville, we'll have a rest stop at Central Park in Doylestown at mile 16. Sit down lunch stop at the Carversville General Store at mile 27. On the return, we have an optional rest stop at the Wawa on Kansas Rd, ~ mile 45.

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.

Loop through Spring City, Pottstown, Green Lane, and Harleysville. 2 full service (H2O/food/indoor potty) stops at 23 and 44 miles. A couple of climbs with regrouping.. Large (24 oz) water bottles suggested. The weather has been warm lately.

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 lunch or snack near the midway point in Westpoint / North Wales. 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

Borrowing from last year's ride to Tabby's Place (this year's Tabby's ride to be scheduled at a later date) we'll take a familiar route to/through New Hope on our way from UDHS to the cyclist-friendly Sergeantsville General Store. Scream down Federal Twist (hoping to hit 50 mph again) before crossing river at Bulls Island. Climb out of Lumberville and follow familiar route back to UDHS. Plenty of spots along the way for the impromptu pit stop so likely a rest stop on way out and another on return trip. Targeting 16 mph for an average - a bit faster on flats/downhills and slower on climbs. No one dropped and regroup as necessary but please be able to maintain the average pace. Pre-registration encouraged. Bring smiles and a positive attitude (and hope it rubs off on ride leader!).

IF IT'S NOT RAINING ON SUNDAY MORNING BEFORE START TIME, LEADER WILL BE A THE RIDE START. In a seashore state of mind? Today, we'll visit the central Jersey shore in Monmouth County, to show our support of the local businesses who have rebuilt after Hurricane Sandy. This scenic route is popular with the Princeton FreeWheelers. In addition to cycling along Ocean Drive in the pretty seaside towns of Spring Lake and Belmar, we’ll also ride around Perrineville Lake, Manasquan Reservoir, and Lake Como. Lunch stop at Belmar Beach at mile 40, plus rest stops along the way, to and from Belmar. The middle of the route (near the beach) is flat. The beginning and end portions have gently rolling hills, but nothing steep. We will stop to regroup as needed. Total elevation gain is 2265 ft. Directions to the starting point at Etra Lake Park: 1) New Jersey Turnpike North to Exit 8 – Hightstown/Freehold. 2) From the Turnpike exit ramp, turn right onto NJ-33 East/Franklin St. 3) In 0.6 miles, turn right onto Milford Rd. 4) In 1.1 miles, turn left at “T” at County Rd 571/Etra-Perrineville Rd. (Etra Lake will be on your left.) 5) In 0.2 miles, turn left at 3-way onto Disbrow Hill Rd. Parking lot will be on your left. Please allow 75 mins driving time from Phila. Please feel free to contact the Leader with any questions, re. driving directions, carpooling, etc. Leader is available to meet at a mutually convenient location in eastern Montgomery County or NE Phila. ~7:00am.

Think about a "cool" ride along the SRT and Fairmount Park in this delightful summer day. OWLS (older, wiser, longer, slower) paced ride for all ages and new riders--no one dropped. Bring water, snack, sun screen, helmut and tube. Rest and snack stop about 1/2 way.

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. Tonight is our "tailgate party" ride. BCP provides free pizza and beverages after the ride to all cyclists. This is also your opportunity to join BCP as a club member for only $15. There are many advantages to being a club member and the BCP officials will be there to answer any questions you may have. See weekly ride section for additional details about the COS rides.

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 have two paces and ride to the Bagel Barrel in Doylestown. Mostly flat to rolling terrain. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the average pace.

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.

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 (usually the last Tuesday), 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.

Looks like a good day for an early ride. Prompt start! Typical Main Line and northwestern suburbs. Hilly, rolling and pretty. Out past The Willows, Sawmill Rd and out Boot Rd. No one dropped if you can maintain the pace. One quick stop at a Wawa. Not a sitdown lunch.

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.