Ride Calendar

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.

Early morning rain should be gone by 11:00am. Scenic ride from Center City into Delaware County, to Linvilla Orchards Farm Market, south of Media. Outbound via Merion and Wynnewood, return via Swarthmore and Springfield. Sit-down lunch stop at Linvilla Orchard at mile 23. Optional quick rest stops at mile 15 and mile 41. Rolling terrain with some brisk climbs, but we will stop to regroup as needed. Total climbing is 3243 ft. The middle section of the route includes a pretty, peaceful, and relatively flat section along Creek Rd. PLEASE NOTE: due to the PA Women's Conference this morning downtown, Leader is starting this ride later than usual, at 11:00. Parking is available on Sedgeley Drive, on the other side of Kelly Drive, across from Waterworks Drive and Lloyd Hall. Rest rooms are available at Lloyd Hall.

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 8:15. We willl leave at 8:25 SHARP! Ride through Belmont, Wynwood, Bryn Mawr, Gladwyn, Villanova, Devon,Conshohocken, Manayunk, etc. Many hills, including two relatively long ones, but no killers. One quick comfort stop at mile 26 or so in Devon,, 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. .

Please come and join John Dwyer and Linda for a ride to celebrate John's 70th Birthday (actually occurring the following Monday) The current plan is to ride to Carversville for a food stop at the general store, down Fleecy Dale Road which is supposed to be open by then, a short stretch in Jersey then to a second special rest stop in the Doylestown area. Temps below freezing, Rain, horizontal sleet or other weather nasties will cancel. The start location has been changed to Upper Dublin High School to allow a 70 mile route without climbing through New Jersey to get the required distance. Total climbing 3408 feet.

Ever wonder how great the Mt. Gretna ride would be in the peak of Autumn? This is your chance. We will be starting form a different location (NOT SHADY MAPLE!), riding the same route, with one major detour, and stopping for lunch at the Mt. Gretna Pizzeria (Jigger's is closed for the season). We may also do a mini Tour de Mt. Gretna village. Directions to start: PA Tpk. west to exit 286 (Reading), pass Rt. 222, left PA-272 (N. Reading Rd), right W. Church Rd, to Fishing Park (W. church & Blue Jay Dr) - Fishing Park is 4.1 miles from the Turnpike

The roads are fairly low traveled with some hills with no killers. You must be able to keep the advertised pace. No one dropped, regroup as needed. Porta potty stop on the way out and rest stop at the French Bakery in New Hope on Main Street. Shorter option to meet at 9:30 Am at HHHS on Babylon Road for a 50-52 mile ride. You must let me know if you will be starting from HHHS. Elliot Titcher, 215-740-1149

It is 25 miles out to Malvern via the Mainline. Decent hills after crossing the Blue Route on Darby-Paoli Rd. but if this exhausts you, one can take the train back from Malvern but we with go on down to the Great Valley and have lunch at the super fancy Supermarket just off route 29 and 30. Return via Yellow Springs Rd, Valley Forge Park and the SRT. All day ride.

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.

We'll cruise through Ambler and cut through GMC's campus as we make our way to the lovely scenery and rolling hills of Worcester Golf Club, Skippack Golf Club and Evansburg State Park. Visitation Road provides a screaming downhill before we climb Eagleville Road. Cider Mill provides both an uphill and downhill before we enjoy the beauty of Arcola Road. Wegmans in Collegeville is our rest stop for indoor bathrooms and quick snack. Return along Arcola with 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.

Join us getting in some autumn miles AND performing a civic duty (BCP is an Adopt-A-Highway sponsor for a stretch of Yellow Springs Rd. outside of Valley Forge Nat'l Park). Quick bathroom break at BetzwoodVFNP before starting the clean-up (will be about an hour) and a quick bathroom break at the VF Visitor Center on the return. Refreshments, snacks, gloves, vests and bags will be provided. We should arrive at the clean-up meeting point before 12 noon.

Philadelphia is a treasure trove of beautiful architecture. There are many old buildings in the city that are truly works of art - wonderful sculptures hidden in plain view. The problem is that we are usually too busy to stop and look up. On this ride we will stop - and look up! This ride is not a repeat of the architecture ride that I led back in August. We will be stopping at new old buildings on this ride! We will visit a number of quirky and interesting buildings and monuments - most virtually unknown (more specifically, un-noticed), and each with a fascinating story. We will not only learn about the buildings and architects who designed them, but also a bit about the history of Philadelphia. You have the option of either starting at my house at 39 Lanfair Rd, Cheltenham 19012 (where we will be leaving at 9:00) or meeting us at the entrance to the Azalea Garden behind the Art Museum (leaving at 10:00). We will be back at the Azalea Garden by 1:00 and back to my house by 2:00. The ride is 15 miles if you start at the Azalea Garden, 35 miles if you start at my house. Helmet required! You must be comfortable riding on city streets. Make sure your bike is in good working order and bring along a spare tube (or two). Dress warmly. Call or email me if you have any questions. IF YOU ARE DRIVING TO THE ART MUSEUM, NOTE THAT THERE IS A 2-HOUR PARKING LIMIT IN THE LOT BEHIND THE MUSEUM. YOU MAY WANT TO PARK ON SEDGELY ROAD WHICH IS THE ROAD THAT INTERSECTS KELLY DRIVE AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AT LLOYD HALL.

Entry level ride suitable for those new to group riding or wanting to improve fitness before tackling longer rides. Safety, group riding etiquette and equipment instruction provided. Route is in the Fairmount Park area, and the ride will regroup as needed - no one dropped. Bring helmet, spare tube, water and a snack. Rain at start cancels.

Our 21st year! - This joint BCP/BBC 2.5 mile cleanup 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 Roseman, , 610-640-4529 (day of the event 215-764-7990 or Kelly Rainville, 484-212-3074, NOTE 1: We have not planned a ride after the clean up. Note 2:The next scheduled cleanup is in 2014.

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

Meet up with a few old friends or younger friends or new friends for a congenial Tuesday morning jaunt somewhere 15 to 20 miles will take us. We will meet 9 am in front of the Cosmic café so if you are early or it's cold outside, a coffee, a warm place inside will be available. Rain, Snow, or Snow on the streets one hour before ride start cancels.

The original Conshy Night Lights ride rolls again with a new start time and format. Come join us for brisk ride to the Art Museum and back to keep those riding legs you earned over the summer. Meet at 5:45 for a PROMPT 6:00 ROLLOUT! We will have two pace groups, B and C. Each pace will always re-group at Lloyd Hall, but a full potty stop is at ride leader's discretion. Headlight and taillight required. May be occasionally shifted to Wed depending on weather. Cancellations/changes posted no later than 5 pm. Thanks to Jen Weiss and Jacobs for use of the parking lot. Go before you arrive! Please do not use Marriott's facilities.

This week we'll ride on Wednesday, following the warmer forecast. This will be a scenic adventure: riding to Carversville, one of my favorite ride destinations and roads, but with a twist - we'll be trying a few new roads in the area. Riding from Three Tuns Park, Ambler (near the intersection of Tennis Ave. and Norristown Rd.) to keep the mileage reasonable. Take a look at the route map to see exactly where the start is. Mostly rolling hills, with two longer but not steep climbs. Will regroup as needed, but be prepared to able to ride the posted average.

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced relaxing midweek ride from Conshohocken to Manayunk for a quick dinner rest stop. Please bring good front and rear lights, helmet, extra tube, money, and enough layer clothing to be warm. Will follow the SRT. No one will be dropped. Please notice the 10 min. earlier start time at 6:20 PM.

This weekly road ride travels on low-traffic roads in southwestern Montgomery and northeastern Chester counties. No one dropped. This is a far better and more interesting workout than a stationary bicycle in your basement or at the gym. Let's ride ! Cold weather does NOT cancel the ride.

Scenic loop from the Art Museum to the Main Line, with an indoor lunch stop at the Whole Foods of Devon, at the half-way mark. Cycle through some pretty residential areas. Outbound via Merion, Radnor, and Wayne. Return via Conshohocken and the flat Schuylkill River Trail. Total climbing 2992 ft - nothing too challenging, and most of the climbing is before the lunch break. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try as much as possible to maintain the advertised pace. Plan is to return by 2:30-ish, so that Leader can go to the set-up event for the Phila. Bike Expo at the PA Convention Center downtown to set-up the BCP tent for Sat & Sun.

Assemble at 8:00. We willl leave at 8:10 SHARP! Ride through Belmont, Wynwood, Bryn Mawr, Gladwyn, Villanova, Devon,Conshohocken, Manayunk, etc. Many hills, including two relatively long ones, but no killers. One quick comfort stop at mile 26 or so in Devon,, 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. .

Leaving at 8:40 to join the Philly Dirty Dozen Hill Ride from Cadence in Manayunk. 12 hill sprints with easy pace in between. Sounds fun, doesn't it??

We will traverse central Montgomery County, PA on our way to the Wawa near the Quakertown exit of the PA-Tpk, then, avoiding the steep climbs near Green Lane Park, we return to Fischer's via Upper Salford Park. ~3200' elevation gain, so, not too strenuous. One food stop & one quick water break.

Pennypack Park was established in 1905, it includes 1,600 acres of woodlands, meadows and wetlands in the green heart of Northeast Philadelphia. The Pennypack Creek runs though the park from the Delaware River to Pine Road and along side the creek is the Pennypack Bicycle Trail which we will cycle the entire length. First we will cycle up the river wards and back by old Frankford and the old Kings Highway. Bring snacks, I haven't found a donut shop along my route until the second third of the ride! Cue sheets will not be available.

BCP will have a booth at the Philadelphia Bike Expo, (www.phillybikeexpo.com) on Saturday, Nov. 9, 10am to 6pm, and Sunday, Nov. 10, 10am to 5pm. This is a celebration of all things bicycle -- seminars & clinics, demonstrations of new products, book signings, flea market, etc. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help staff our booth! Details are available on the home page of this website, right side, under "Community Outreach Activities". http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/events/Phillybikeexpo2013.pdf. Please contact Leader (Linda) if you have any time to volunteer.

We'll be going to Devon this Saturday. 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. 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. :-) OPTIONAL SPUR AT RIDE END TO THE BIKE EXPO AT BROAD & RACE.

Come join us on a nice chilly morning ride out to the Warrington area via Ambler. No big hills and about 1,600' of climbing. A rest stop is not planned and you will be home by lunchtime. No one dropped and we will stop to regroup as needed. Meet at the Pizza Shop in the Flourtown Shopping Center for an on-time departure.

BCP will have a booth at the 4th annual Philadelphia Bike Expo, Saturday (www.phillybikeexpo.com), on Nov. 9, 10am to 6pm, and Sunday, Nov. 10, 10am to 5pm. This is a celebration of all things bicycle -- seminars & clinics, demonstrations of new products, book signings, flea market, etc. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help staff our booth! Details are available on the home page of this website, right side, under "Community Outreach Activities". http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/events/Phillybikeexpo2013.pdf. Please contact Leader (Linda) if you have any time to volunteer.

Join me on this unique ride exploring the river wards of Philadelphia - Northern Liberties, Fishtown, Kensington and Frankford from a unique perspective - under the Frankford El. This is a ride that will explore the industrial and social history of Philadelphia like you have never explored it. This ride will give you a view of Philadelphia that you won't see from a duck boat or tour bus. We will be visiting some obscure and historic places and will learn some interesting things along the way. If you've been on any of my Philadelphia architecture rides, you will enjoy this one. We should be back at the Azalea Garden no later than 1:30. It is supposed to be sunny on Sunday, but dress warm. We will stop for a coffee/snack/rest room break midway through the ride at a coffee shop in Frankford. This is a challenging ride and is not for the faint-of-heart. You must be comfortable riding on city streets. Make sure your bike is in good mechanical condition as we will not be riding through the nicest part of town. Bring two spare tubes. If you have a flashing rear light - bring it. Helmet required! If you have any questions, email or call. IF YOU ARE DRIVING TO THE ART MUSEUM, NOTE THAT THERE IS A 2-HOUR PARKING LIMIT IN THE LOT BEHIND THE MUSEUM. PARK ON SEDGELY ROAD, WHICH IS THE ROAD THAT INTERSECTS KELLY DRIVE AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AT LLOYD HALL.

Last ride of the season from the Flourtown Picnic Area (bathrooms close on Monday). Join us as we ride to Schwenksville on mostly low trafficked, scenic roads. Generally rolling terrain with a few moderate climbs here and there. Will regroup as needed, but please come prepared to be able to ride the average pace. Lunch stop in Schwenksville (just past midway), and optional rests stop on the way out and back.

Relaxing paced ride to the Bike Expo in Philadelphia arriving about 2:30. Either buy your ticket ahead of time on the internet at a discount or at the door. May interesting items demonstrated or on sale. There will also be food. We will stay about 1-1 1/2 hour then return to the Azalea Garden start site.

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

Sorry for the late ride notice, but I wasn't sure if I could lead this ride until Sunday. Join me as we ride to the just opened Wegmans at Montgomeryville Mall. We will have a nice, low key ride up to Peace Valley for a quick rest stop, and a lunch stop at Wegmans on the return. Expect low trafficked, scenic roads with rolling hills (no real climbs). Will regroup as needed - no one doing the advertised pace will be dropped.

Meet up with a few old friends or younger friends or new friends for a congenial Tuesday morning jaunt somewhere 15 to 20 miles will take us. We will meet 9 am in front of the Cosmic café so if you are early or it's cold outside, a coffee, a warm place inside will be available. Rain, Snow, or Snow on the streets one hour before ride start cancels.

The original Conshy Night Lights ride rolls again with a new start time and format. Come join us for brisk ride to the Art Museum and back to keep those riding legs you earned over the summer. Meet at 5:45 for a PROMPT 6:00 ROLLOUT! We will have two pace groups, B and C. Each pace will always re-group at Lloyd Hall, but a full potty stop is at ride leader's discretion. Headlight and taillight required. May be occasionally shifted to Wed depending on weather. Cancellations/changes posted no later than 5 pm. Thanks to Jen Weiss and Jacobs for use of the parking lot. Go before you arrive! Please do not use Marriott's facilities.

Ride from Conshohocken to Manayunk for a light dinner stop at an OWLS pace 9-12 miles/hour. No one will be dropped. Bring layers to keep warm, helmet, extra tube, money for dinner. Have good front and rear lights. We will follow the SRT.

This weekly road ride travels on low-traffic roads in southwestern Montgomery and northeastern Chester counties. No one dropped. This is a far better and more interesting workout than a stationary bicycle in your basement or at the gym. Let's ride ! Cold weather does NOT cancel the ride.

Rolling to hilly route, but pretty and scenic. Ride from Glenside in eastern Montgomery County to the new Panera café in Newtown Square for lunch. Outbound via Chestnut Hill, Roxborough, the Cynwyd Heritage Trail, and Haverford. Return via Villanova, Conshohocken, and Flourtown. First rest stop (quick snack/bathroom break) at mile 17 in Haverford. Sit-down lunch stop in Newtown Square at mile 27. On the return, there are a couple of optional Wawa stops if needed: West Conshy at mile 38, or in Flourtown at mile 44. Total climbing 4118 ft. We will stop to regroup as needed. If you would like to join us along the route, to do a shorter distance, please review the route map, and contact the Leader to let us know where we will meet you.

Great roads with low traffic. Narberth through Bryn Mawr and out to Waynesborough Country Club. Then south to Ridley Creek State Park. Back through Villanova (and Gladwyne if the group wants more hills). No one gets dropped. 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.

Haven't been to Tyler State Park, Bucks County in over a year, so let's go there! We will take the high route out, Chestnut Hill, Willow Grove, Warminster, and the low route home via Bustlelton Pike/Ave thru the city. Hills going out, more down hill on the way back but over city streets.

Some hills, option for a steeper hill or two, no one dropped, regroup as needed. You must be able to keep the average pace. Rest stop at Tabora's Bakery On Upper Stump Road in Chalfont. Wet roads or temps below freezing cancel. Route is at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3664006

Ride from IKEA to Phoenixville. 33 miles maximum (could be less, your choice). C/C- Pace, no rider left behind. Mainly on the SRT with a few miles on the road as we get closer to Phoenixville, where we will stop for refreshments near the theater where Steve McQueen rose to stardom in 1957 movie "The Blob". We will briefly pass through Mont Clare PA, the birthplace of Harry Alonzo Longabaugh (1867–1908) (aka the Sundance Kid). Harry was an outlaw and a friend of Robert Leroy Parker (aka Butch Cassidy). Together with the "The Wild Bunch" gang, they performed the longest string of train and bank robberies in American history. Mike Seidman, Saul Miller

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

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

Working towards your 2013 mileage goal? Join us on familiar, cyclist-friendly roads as we make our way to Harleysville. Brief rest stop at Henning's Market. Weather looks nice so maybe a cup of soup and outdoor seating. Nice! We'll regroup as needed. No one will be dropped provided you can ride the advertised pace. Please note this ride leaves from the HAWK WATCH. Arrive early as we leave promptly at 9am.

Please join us for this season's first BCP hike in the beautiful Wissahickon Gorge of Fairmount Park. We'll be hiking mainly on trails with flat options. Hiking shoes or boots are recommended. Well-behaved leashed 4-legged friends are welcome. Optional lunch at a local eatery afterward.

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. Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch stop. All welcome.

Scenic loop from Chestnut Hill to Eagleville, via Center Square and Worcester. Return via Norristown Farm Park. Rest-stop at mile 19 at WAWA. PLEASE NOTE: the rest stop at Wawa does not have indoor seating, but the weather today will be mild -- we'll be able to have our rest stop outside. Mostly quiet, pretty roads. Rolling terrain, with total climbing 2126 ft (including Bean Rd at mile 10). Most climbing is before the rest stop. We'll stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain at least 13mph average, as advertised. Please make sure that your bike is ready before start time, for prompt departure. Plan is to return before 5:00pm. Please bring lights for extra safety & visibility, as the sun does down. FOR FUTURE SUNDAYS: This weekly, recurring Sunday Afternoon (Post-Hike) Fall/Winter Ramble will be scheduled for virtually EVERY Sunday throughout the winter (except for Feb. 23, 2014), weather permitting, until mid-March of 2014 (the end of BCP's winter hiking season). Unless otherwise stated, these rides will leave from Bruno's in Chestnut Hill. Destination will vary each week.

Meet up with a few old friends or younger friends or new friends for a congenial Tuesday morning jaunt somewhere 15 to 20 miles will take us. We will meet 9 am in front of the Cosmic café so if you are early or it's cold outside, a coffee, a warm place inside will be available. Rain, Snow, or Snow on the streets one hour before ride start cancels.

Based on discussion during last week's ride, we'll try something new this winter. Since our rides will be shorter, we'll just have a quick restroom break en route and our food stop at the end of the ride. We'll start at various shopping centers so we'll have a place to eat and people can go shopping afterwards if they wish. Easy route today up to the Warrington area, pretty flat for the area. Will regroup as needed, but please be prepared to maintain the advertised pace.

The original Conshy Night Lights ride rolls again with a new start time and format. Come join us for brisk ride to the Art Museum and back to keep those riding legs you earned over the summer. Meet at 5:45 for a PROMPT 6:00 ROLLOUT! We will have two pace groups, B and C. Each pace will always re-group at Lloyd Hall, but a full potty stop is at ride leader's discretion. Headlight and taillight required. May be occasionally shifted to Wed depending on weather. Cancellations/changes posted no later than 5 pm. Thanks to Jen Weiss and Jacobs for use of the parking lot. Go before you arrive! Please do not use Marriott's facilities.

Relaxing OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride to Manayunk on the SRT for a light dinner rest stop. Bring front and rear lights, helmet, extra tube, money for dinner, and good humor biking tales. Remember to layer up for cold night weather.

This weekly road ride travels on low-traffic roads in southwestern Montgomery and northeastern Chester counties. No one dropped. This is a far better and more interesting workout than a stationary bicycle in your basement or at the gym. Let's ride ! Cold weather does NOT cancel the ride.

Based on discussion during last week's ride, we'll try something new this winter. Since our rides will be shorter, we'll just have a quick restroom break en route and our food stop at the end of the ride. We'll start at various shopping centers so we'll have a place to eat and people can go shopping afterwards if they wish. Today we'll ride Tuesday's route in reverse - up to the Warrington area, pretty flat for the area. Will regroup as needed, but please be prepared to maintain the advertised pace.

Leader is working on Friday morning, so today's Friday Frolic will leave later than usual. This is a pretty, scenic loop from the Betzwood picnic area of Valley Forge National Park, through Montgomery and Chester Counties. Outbound via Royersford and Parker Ford, return via Spring City and Phoenixville. The initial segment of this route is on the flat Perkiomen Creek Trail, and we finish on the flat Schuylkill River Trail. In the middle of the route, we get to explore some of the peaceful roads used on the old BCP Century. Rolling terrain with total elevation of 2767 feet -- nothing too severe. Most of the hills are in the first half of the route. 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 will try to maintain at least 13mph average, as advertised. Quick break for bathroom & snacks at WAWA at mile 22 south of Pottstown, and an optional Turkey Hill store quick stop at mile 33. If a brief indoor rest stop is needed, there is a coffee shop in Phoenixville at mile 38. Plan is to return by 4:30-4:45pm. Please bring lights.

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 8:15. We willl leave at 8:25 SHARP! Ride through Belmont, Wynwood, Bryn Mawr, Gladwyn, Villanova, Devon,Conshohocken, Manayunk, etc. Many hills, including three relatively long ones, but no killers. One quick comfort stop at mile 26 or so in Devon,, 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. .

This is a long yet easy ride out and back to Collegeville dinner, Collegeville, Montgomery County along the Schuylkill River Trail and the Perkiomen Trail where we will have lunch. The last four miles are over the gravel surfice, and the section of the Manayunk Canal Trail is also gravel. As I always say, gradual up hill and of course all down hill on the way back!

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

WEATHER UPDATE: As of Wednesday, there is a 40% chance of rain Saturday morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. If it's not raining at 10:00am, the Leader will be at the ride start. Enjoy the "Wildlife, History, & Gardens" loop from Center City to the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum, then on to Old Fort Mifflin, Bartram's Gardens, then return to Center City. (At the Heinz Wildlife Refuge, there is an optional bike path loop around the creek/pond, if riders would like to add a couple of extra flat miles.) We will ride at a relaxed pace for novice riders, newcomers to Philadelphia, and/or anyone seeking a gentle recovery ride. The route is mainly flat, save for a few mild inclines -- we'll stop as needed to regroup after hills. This route is completely in the city, but many of the roads have separate, painted bike lanes. We will stop briefly at the Wildlife Refuge, Fort Mifflin, and Bartram's Gardens -- please bring snacks. Please contact the Leader if the weather is questionable. Rain cancels. On-line preregistration (open til 11:59 on Friday night) is not mandatory, but it does save you writing time at the ride start. Preregistration (click on the blue "Preregister" link) also helps the Leader by ensuring that your important contact info (cell #, emergency #, etc.) is printed clearly. Please contact the Leader with any questions.

Second in the series of hilly Sunday hikes in Fairmount Park. Please join us as we hike mainly on trails with flat options. There will be a fast pace and a slower pace. Well-behaved, leashed 4-legged friends are welcome. Optional lunch at a local eatery afterward. DEPARTS PROMPTLY AT START TIME. Co-listed with SCU. Ellen Sherk is the co-leader.

Entry level ride suitable for those new to group riding or wanting to improve fitness before tackling longer rides. Safety, group riding etiquette and equipment instruction provided. Route is in the Fairmount Park area, and the ride will regroup as needed - no one dropped. Bring helmet, spare tube, water and a snack.

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

For Nov. 24, the Horsham/Huntingdon Valley loop - 30.6 miles, with an INDOOR rest stop at Starbucks at mile 17. We can warm up with hot coffee/cocoa, etc. Total elevation gain 1869 feet. From Bruno's, outbound via Ft. Washington and Maple Glen. Return via Roslyn, North Hills, and Flourtown. General description: Scenic, 30-ish mile loop, usually through Montgomery County or Lower Bucks, with a brief rest stop. Unless otherwise stated, this winter afternoon ride will meet at Bruno's Diner (finishing point for many of the Sunday morning Wissahickon hikes). Even if you don't join the hike in the morning, you are welcome to cycle with us on this ride! We will stop to regroup if needed, but try as much as possible to maintain 13-15mph, due to short daylight. Plan is to return before 5:00pm. Please bring lights, just in case we return in the nick of time. Please ensure that your bike is ready before start time, so that we can leave promptly. Specific details will be posted for each Sunday's Route. Scheduled for EVERY Sunday throughout the winter (for the duration of the hiking season), weather permitting, EXCEPT Feb. 23. (Leader will be away cross-country skiing on 2/23). This ride will resume on March 2. If winter weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a snow activity.

Meet up with a few old friends or younger friends or new friends for a congenial Tuesday morning jaunt somewhere 15 to 20 miles will take us. We will meet 9 am in front of the Cosmic café so if you are early or it's cold outside, a coffee, a warm place inside will be available. Rain, Snow, or Snow on the streets one hour before ride start cancels.

The original Conshy Night Lights ride rolls again with a new start time and format. Come join us for brisk ride to the Art Museum and back to keep those riding legs you earned over the summer. Meet at 5:45 for a PROMPT 6:00 ROLLOUT! We will have two pace groups, B and C. Each pace will always re-group at Lloyd Hall, but a full potty stop is at ride leader's discretion. Headlight and taillight required. May be occasionally shifted to Wed depending on weather. Cancellations/changes posted no later than 5 pm. Thanks to Jen Weiss and Jacobs for use of the parking lot. Go before you arrive! Please do not use Marriott's facilities.

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

This weekly road ride travels on low-traffic roads in southwestern Montgomery and northeastern Chester counties. No one dropped. This is a far better and more interesting workout than a stationary bicycle in your basement or at the gym. Let's ride ! Cold weather does NOT cancel the ride.

Ride to the WaWa in Skippack for a snack before this evenings Thanksgiving dinner. Some hills, no killers, regroup as needed. You should be able to keep the advertised pace. Wet roads cancels, cold does not unless it is below freezing at the start. Questions, Elliot Titcher, 215-740-1149

Let's ride before the big holiday dinner to burn some calories in advance. Ride from Jenkintown to Ardmore, for a brief snack/bathroom stop at either Wawa or McDonald's, at mile 23. Outbound via Abington, Chestnut Hill, Bala Cynwyd, & Narberth. Return from Ardmore via Rosemont, Villanova, Coshohocken, and Glenside. Pretty route, many quiet residential streets with lovely homes. Rolling-to-hilly route, with 3681 ft climbing, including Neill Dr after crossing Falls Bridge. Just think of the pumpkin pie & whipped cream you will have earned! We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain the advertised pace. Cue sheets will be provided. If a second rest stop is needed on the return, we can make a quick stop in Chestnut Hill at mile 34, or in Glenside at mile 39. Plan is to return by 1:00pm, in good time for our holiday festivities.

Pretty & scenic loop through Chester County, crossing the Schuylkill River, as well as the French and the Pickering Creeks. Outbound portion will take us through Valley Forge National Park, Oaks, and Royersford. Quick Wawa stop at mile 17, then an indoor lunch stop at mile 27. The return route will take us back via Kimberton and Phoenixville. If a short rest break is needed on the return, there is another Wawa at mile 36. Rolling to hilly terrain with total elevation gain of 3486 feet, but we will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain at least 13mph average, as advertised.

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.

I really liked this little ride when we did it in August. Originally found on our way to Lake Atsion a few months back, we where looking for a morning coffee stop at Hadden Heights, but because of the early start, no place was open. Then a little bit farther we found the Barrington Luncheonette! We had a wonderful breakfast! So let's go there as our destination. Over the Ben Franklin Bridge, out Cooper River Park and then the tree line street of Hadden Township. We will explore a different route home.

No one dropped but must be able to keep the advertised average pace. Some hills, regroup as needed. Indoor rest stop. Wet roads or winds above 20 mph cancels.

New start time, Great roads with low traffic. Narberth through Bryn Mawr and out to Waynesborough Country Club. Then south to Ridley Creek State Park. Back through Villanova (and Gladwyne if the group wants more hills). No one gets dropped. Speed determined by the group. Bring a snack for brief mid-ride break. Rain cancels. Consider the on-line route approximate. Leave at 9:05AM.

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

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