Ride Calendar

Celebrate New Years with your cycling friends. Pretty loop from UDHS in Ft. Washington to the Wegman's food court in Montgomeryville for hot soup and warm conversation. Outbound via North Wales, return via Warrington and Maple Glen. Quick Wawa stop if needed at mile 20 in North Wales. Lunch stop at Wegman's at mile 28. On the return, there is another Wawa at mile 41, if needed. Total climbing 2175 feet. Cue sheets will be provided. We will have two groups - Elliot will lead a 14-14.5 pace, and Linda will lead a 13-13.5 pace. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain the advertised pace for each group. We are looking forward to starting the New Year by riding with our cycling pals.

Ride will leave from Conshohocken and follow the SRT unless conditions on the tow path require using the streets. This will be a OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride to the Kimmel Center on Broad Street to watch the String Bands for about an 1 to 1 1/2 hour. Bring helmet, proper layers for weather conditions, $ for snack. Kimmel Center is open for warmth and snacks. There is an option to return to Conshohocken by train. Preregistered riders will be notified if ride is cancelled because of inclement weather conditions.

Various paces depending on who shows up. Various ride leaders. You must have a BRIGHT headlight and tail light as the power line trail has no lights. Ride also goes on the 202 bike path for a short while and through some neighborhoods. Bring something to drink and eat while riding. No bathroom stop. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancels.

Ride to the supermarket, indoor rest stop, regroup as needed, some hills. Riders should be able to maintian the average pace. Dress in layers. Bring something to drink and an on bike snack. Rain/snow/hail cancels. Elliot Titcher 215-740-1149.

Rolling route to Souderton via scenic, pretty roads. Rest stop in Souderton at mile 28 -- choice of eateries: Wawa, pizzeria, coffee shop, etc. For a chilly day, the coffee shop in Souderton is a nice place to go inside and warm up with something hot & soothing to eat & drink. Elevation gain is 2150 ft. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain 13mph, as advertised. If a quick rest or bathroom break is needed before the lunch stop, there is a place at mile 17. On the return, if a quick rest or bathroom break is needed, there is a Wawa in North Wales at mile 40. SHORTER (36-mile) OPTION: 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 9.7 on the 53-mile cue sheet) ~10:20. On the return, we will pass the Gwynedd Valley train station. This alternative will shave off ~17 miles.

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.

Every Saturday through March we ride 17.5 miles to the Kimberton Whole Foods store in Kimberton for an indoor coffee break, then 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by non.

Easy ride out the Schuylkill River Trail to Conshohocken. If the Out Bound Station is not open, we will go up the hill for a second breakfast. Out and back. Rain or snow, one hour prior to start, cancels, NOT cold!

Two ride Leaders and two paces. Level C+/B-, 13.5-14 mph led by Elliot Titcher, and 13-13.5 led by Linda McGrane. 52 +/- miles. Some hills, regroup as needed, indoor rest stop at the bakery. Riders should be able to maintain the average pace. Rain/snow/hail cancels. Elliot Titcher 215-740-1149, Linda McGrane 267-251-7862.

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.

Every Sunday through March we will ride 17.5 miles to Henning's Market in Harleysville for an indoor coffee break, then ride 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

Please join us on our first Sunday hike in the Wissahickon for 2015. We'll be hiking mainly on trails with some flat options. Hiking boots or shoes are recommended. Well-behaved, leashed canine friends are welcome. If you are parking on the Chestnut Hill side of the Inn, park in the upper lot and do not leave valuables in your car.

ride in and around Fairmount Park area Safety and equipment instruction provided as needed. Helmet, tube for tire and water required. Snack stop along the way. We will regroup as needed. Adverse weather (precipitation temps below freezing) generally cancels, so check the website in advance.

A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch or snack stop. Meet at the Italian Fountain, near the parking garage entrance.

Jan 4 is predicted to have an afternoon high temp in the low 60's. New route to Eagleville: outbound via Blue Bell and Trooper, return via Norristown Farm Park and East Norriton. WAWA rest stop at mile 21. Total elevation gain 1870 feet of climbing. GOOD NEWS: Winter solstice (shortest day of the year) is behind us by two weeks. Beginning now, we will notice sunset gradually getting later, little by little. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic, 30-35-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 mph, 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. 22. (Leader will be away cross-country skiing on 2/22). This ride will resume on March 1. If winter weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a snow activity.

Paces from 13 -17 mph depending on who shows up. About 25 miles to Lloyd Hall at Boat House Row. Short bathroom break at Lloyd Hall. BRIGHT headlight and taillight required. Part of the ride is on the Schuykill River Trail that has no lights. Various ride leaders. Bring a snack and something to eat. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancel.

Dress in your brightest reflective clothes, charge up your light batteries, and join us for a great workout on low-traffic roads. This ride will easily beat anything you can do on an indoor trainer. Don't lose that great conditioning just because it's darker now - seize the night and join the fun. Ride canceled if snow or ice is on the roads, or if precipitation is forecast between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Low temperatures do NOT cancel the ride - add more layers. Come out and ride - you'll be glad you did.

Various paces depending on who shows up. Various ride leaders. You must have a BRIGHT headlight and tail light as the power line trail has no lights. Ride also goes on the 202 bike path for a short while and through some neighborhoods. Bring something to drink and eat while riding. No bathroom stop. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancels.

FOR JAN. 30: Due to the prediction for light snowfall overnight from Thursday into Friday morning, today's Friday Frolic will either be a shorter ride, or a hike/walk in Valley Green, depending on weather and road conditions. Meet at Bruno's in Chestnut Hill.....if we cycle, we have a variety of bike routes from Bruno's. If we hike/walk, we can walk from Bruno's down to Forbidden Drive into Valley Green. GENERIC 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.

Please note: This hike is NOT FOR BEGINNERS. There are numerous hills. Too chilly to ride? It is never too chilly to hike. At a good pace, this loop takes about 2 1 /2 hours. 1 large water bottle should be enough. Bring your GPS app and give me a precise distance and elevation. Meet in the upper parking lot near the information sign beside the mansion at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM start: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6476523 If you send an email by 3:30 PM Friday, I will attach a PDF map of the loop in the reply. Thanks.

Every Saturday through March we ride 17.5 miles to the Kimberton Whole Foods store in Kimberton for an indoor coffee break, then 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by non.

We will cycle to Suzzi Q's Donut Shoppe in Bridgeport, across the Schuylkill River from Norristown. Out the SRT to Conchohocken and then crossing the river and up to Bridgeport. Back all the way on the SRT. Rain or snow one hour prior to start, cancels, NOT cold!

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.

Due to the forecast for extreme cold on Saturday, here's a Plan B: This is a walking tour of old sacred places downtown (Northern Liberties, Olde City, Society Hill). The distance can be shortened or lengthened as needed. There are countless landmarks to visit, and the houses of worship represent a wide range of faiths and denominations. Terrain is flat, but please wear supportive & sturdy walking shoes, since we'll be on hard pavement, cobblestones, etc. Bundle up warm. Many of the historic sites have docents or tour guides inside who provide some interesting background. Re. our indoor snack stop, there are several coffee shops in that area. Parking available on street, & in nearby lots. For further details on facility location, parking, etc., visit their website at www.constitutioncenter.org. Septa's Market-Frankford Line has a stop at 5th & Market, one block away. Additional public transit info available at www.septa.org.

Breakfast ride to Quaker Diner on Rising Sun Ave in Northeast Philly. Several BCP members said this would be a good spot for a breakfast ride. We will be riding in the city, so please be prepared to stop for traffic lights and remember those hand signals---the civil ones (note to myself). Ride rolls out at 9AM from Bulldog Statue.

Every Sunday through March we will ride 17.5 miles to Henning's Market in Harleysville for an indoor coffee break, then ride 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

IMPORTANT NOTE, RE. PARKING: The railroad bridge on Willow Grove Ave is now closed for reconstruction. The driveways to the parking lots on either side of the St. Martins train station are still accessible, and there is a walkway tunnel that runs underneath the tracks. We will be meeting in the larger parking lot, Willow Grove Ave, close to Seminole St. Let's explore some less-travelled trails above the Wissahickon Creek, and find some good paths to climb. Flat option via Forbidden Drive on the return. Well-behaved canine hikers are always welcome. Optional group lunch at a nearby eatery after the hike. From the meeting point, we'll walk down Willow Grove Ave to Cherokee St, entering Valley Green via a small trail next to the Springside School. This trail is a quiet, pretty, gentle descent into the Wissahickon Valley. Please strongly consider preregistration -- preregistering is not required, but it will save you writing time at the hike start, and ensures that your contact info is printed legibly for the Leaders. Chris Auth will be our Co-Leader.

Please note the later start time. Dress warmly but in layers. Some hills, no killers, rest stop at the bagel shop. Bring something to drink and an on bike snack. Riders should be able to keep the advertised average pace. Rain or wet roads cancels. Elliot Titcher 215-740-1149

Ride in and around Fairmount Park area. Novice ride with safety and equipment instruction provided as needed. Helmet required, tools to fix a flat tire, water recomended. Snack stop along the way. We will regroup as needed. Adverse weather (precipitation) cancels, so check the website in advance.

A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch stop. Meet at the Italian Fountain, near the parking garage entrance. All welcome.

New route to Eagleville: outbound via Blue Bell and Trooper, return via Norristown Farm Park and East Norriton. Rest stop at mile 21 - choice of eateries - Wawa, pizzaeria, etc.. Total elevation gain 1870 feet of climbing. GOOD NEWS: Winter solstice (shortest day of the year) is behind us by three weeks. Beginning now, we will notice sunset gradually getting later, little by little. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic, 30-35-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 mph, 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. 22. (Leader will be away cross-country skiing on 2/22). This ride will resume on March 1. If winter weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a snow activity.

Paces from 13 -17 mph depending on who shows up. About 25 miles to Lloyd Hall at Boat House Row. Short bathroom break at Lloyd Hall. BRIGHT headlight and taillight required. Part of the ride is on the Schuykill River Trail that has no lights. Various ride leaders. Bring a snack and something to eat. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancel.

Dress in your brightest reflective clothes, charge up your light batteries, and join us for a great workout on low-traffic roads. This ride will easily beat anything you can do on an indoor trainer. Don't lose that great conditioning just because it's darker now - seize the night and join the fun. Ride canceled if snow or ice is on the roads, or if precipitation is forecast between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Low temperatures do NOT cancel the ride - add more layers. Come out and ride - you'll be glad you did.

Various paces depending on who shows up. Various ride leaders. You must have a BRIGHT headlight and tail light as the power line trail has no lights. Ride also goes on the 202 bike path for a short while and through some neighborhoods. Bring something to drink and eat while riding. No bathroom stop. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancels.

Forecast for Friday the 16th calls for bright sunshine and a high temperature of 40. Pretty route on mostly quiet roads to the Panera Cafe in Audobon/Trooper. Outbound via Blue Bell and Eagleville, return via the flat Schuylkill River Trail to North Lane, then past Plymouth Meeting and Flourtown, back to the Hawk Watch in the State Park. Indoor lunch stop at mile 26. Total elevation gain 2000 feet. Rolling terrain, with a few climbs, but nothing too steep. Most of the climbing is in the first half. We'll stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain 13 mph, as advertised. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic adventures by bike on virtually every Friday, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, etc. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Please check the daily calendar for details of each Friday's route. Cue sheets and on-line route map will be provided for each ride. 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.

Every Saturday through March we ride 17.5 miles to the Kimberton Whole Foods store in Kimberton for an indoor coffee break, then 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by non.

Some hills, regroup as needed. Riders must be able to maintain the average pace. Rest stop at Wegman's in Collegeville. Bring an on bike snack & something to drink. Dress in layers so that you can remove a layer if needed as the day warms up. It is supposed to be a sunny day. Rain cancels. Elliot Titcher 215-740-1149

Let's cycle out to a small dinner in Havertown, just off Eagle Rd and Darby Rd. That will be through Overbrook, Penn Wynne and up Karakong Dr. and returning a little longer way over to the Cynwd Herritage Trail, down to Manayunk to home. Rain or snow one hour before start cancels, NOT cold.

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.

Saturday's weather forecast calls for bright sunshine with afternoon temperature in the 30's. This scenic loop will take us from UDHS in Ft. Washington to Skippack for lunch, where we have a choice of eateries at mile 24 (Wawa, pizzeria, cafe/market). Before we get to Skippack, if a quick bathroom/snack break is needed, we can stop at Merrymead at mile 18. Outbound via West Point and Worcester, return via Evansburg, Center Square, and Ambler. Total climbing is 2000ft, mainly rolling terrain. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain the advertised pace. OPTION TO EXTEND the DISTANCE to 50 miles: On the return, if riders would like, we can take a slightly longer way back to UDHS, to round out the distance to ~50 miles. CO-LEADER WELCOME - if you would like to lead a group at an alternative pace, thank you! Please contact the Leader.

Temp even LOWER than recent forecast. Discretion is the better part of valor. a winter pace slow ride to Ambler. Some hills. No one dropped. We'll keep a steady pace and regroup at several locations or as necessary. To shorten the lunch stop, we will call in orders to Toto's for prepared food/sandwiches/salads at the mid-point of the ride. NOAA 50+% chance of rain between 8:00 a.m. and noon, or wet roads at 8.00 a.m. cancels ride. Pre-registering doesn't commit you to go, but it does speed the ride start up! Thanks!

Every Sunday through March we will ride 17.5 miles to Henning's Market in Harleysville for an indoor coffee break, then ride 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

Route goes from Port Providence through Phoenixville to Kimberton and back. Easy pace; all ride together; no one dropped. Route can be found at: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6804333. Brunch at Phoenixville Polish American Club, or downtown, near end of ride.

We will start at the Old Barnes & Noble Store (8701 Gremantown Ave and wind our way down to the park. We will try & hit some of the trails that we have not been on since last year.Well behaved dogs are welcome. Afterwards we will grab something to eat.

Ride in and around Fairmount Park area. Novice ride with safety and equipment instruction provided as needed. Helmet required, tools to fix a flat tire, water recomended. Snack stop along the way. We will regroup as needed. Adverse weather (precipitation) cancels, so check the website in advance.

A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch or snack stop. Meet at the Italian Fountain, near the blue parking garage sign.

CANCELLED, due to ice/sleet/heavy rain. PLEASE be CAREFUL on the roads. Since we haven't visited the Whole Foods in North Wales since November, we'll cycle there today, but with a different route. Rest stop at Whole Foods is at mile 18. Total elevation gain is 1368 ft of climbing, according to ridewithgps.com. Route will take us through Oreland, Ft. Washington, Springhouse and Blue Bell. Cue sheets will be provided. Please take a cue sheet before we leave from Bruno's. GOOD NEWS: Winter solstice (shortest day of the year) is BEHIND us by four weeks! Sunset is gradually getting later, little by little. GENERIC 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. 22. (Leader will be away cross-country skiing on 2/22). This ride will resume on March 1. If winter weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a snow activity.

Paces from 13 -17 mph depending on who shows up. About 25 miles to Lloyd Hall at Boat House Row. Short bathroom break at Lloyd Hall. BRIGHT headlight and taillight required. Part of the ride is on the Schuykill River Trail that has no lights. Various ride leaders. Bring a snack and something to eat. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancel.

Dress in your brightest reflective clothes, charge up your light batteries, and join us for a great workout on low-traffic roads. This ride will easily beat anything you can do on an indoor trainer. Don't lose that great conditioning just because it's darker now - seize the night and join the fun. Ride canceled if snow or ice is on the roads, or if precipitation is forecast between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Low temperatures do NOT cancel the ride - add more layers. Come out and ride - you'll be glad you did.

Various paces depending on who shows up. Various ride leaders. You must have a BRIGHT headlight and tail light as the power line trail has no lights. Ride also goes on the 202 bike path for a short while and through some neighborhoods. Bring something to drink and eat while riding. No bathroom stop. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancels.

Pretty & scenic loop, originally by Tom Madle, 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 2800 feet, but we will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain 13mph average, as advertised.

Details for 1/23 will be posted on Thursday night (1/22), based on road conditions after recent snowfall. 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.

Every Saturday through March we ride 17.5 miles to the Kimberton Whole Foods store in Kimberton for an indoor coffee break, then 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by non.

Did you know that there is a back road that goes around the back of Philadelphia International Airport? This route will take us past Bartrum"s Gardens and Fort Mifflin. Once around back of the airport, we will return over Bartrum Ave and Passyunk Ave passing the most scenic auto junk yards on the right and the Auto Mall on the left. We will take the side walk over the Passyunk Bridge and up 22nd St . Rain or snow one hour prior to start cancels, NOT cold.

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.

AS OF FRIDAY EVENING, EVENT IS STILL ON - Light snow is predicted to turn to rain in Philadelphia. BCP is pleased to announce its annual MEMBERS’ TRAVELOGUE MEETING. ALL members are warmly welcome to attend this social gathering -- a presentation by several club members about their cycling tours & trips. We'll share photos and memories of bike trips, from around the USA and far corners of the world. Light refreshments will be served. If you have photos & stories of bike journeys you’d like to share with your cycling pals, please contact Linda McGrane ASAP, preferably by Friday, Jan. 16. If you can assemble your photos on a CD/DVD or flash drive and submit them in advance, this would be ideal. VENUE: Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, 500 West Willow Grove Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19118, 5 blocks west of Germantown Ave, in Chestnut Hill. We will be meeting in the HABER ROOM, on the first floor of WISSAHICKON HALL on Willow Grove Avenue. This is between St. Martins Lane (church on the corner) and Cherokee St (skating club on the corner). Wissahickon Hall is the large, stately, gray stone building immediately across the street from the Philadelphia Cricket Club and tennis courts. We will place illuminated signs near the street, and near the entrance close to the Haber Room. Parking and public transit are available - please visit the home page of this website. The link for the Travelogue is on the right side, under "BCP Events". VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you are available to volunteer to help with this event (for set-up, clean-up, or for the technical side of organizing the photo presentations), please contact Linda ASAP. Thank you for volunteering!

Every Sunday through March we will ride 17.5 miles to Henning's Market in Harleysville for an indoor coffee break, then ride 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

We will start at the old "Barnes & Noble" book store on Germantown Ave and wind our way down to the trails in the Park. We will try and hike on some that we have not been on for a year. Well behaved dogs are always welcome. We will stop afterwards and grab something on eat.

Join Tracey and Gary on our first adventure as Wissahickon hike leaders. We'll have a lot of fun and hopefully won't get too lost as we "tread the trails" of this beautiful part of Fairmount Park. The trails are hilly but there are also flatter options available at a few places. This hike might be a little slower paced than others but should still provide a good workout. The trails might be wet this time of year so please dress accordingly and wear appropriate foot ware. Well-behaved, four-legged friends are welcome. This is a joint hike with SCU and our contact information is ,610-416-7375;, 505-503-9956

Enjoyable ride through Fairmount Park and beyond depending on conditions and the assembled group. Bring extra tube, water, helmet, and $ for mid ride rest and snack. Layer clothes properly for weather conditions. Preregistered riders will be contacted if ride is cancelled due to weather.

A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch or snack stop. Meet at the Italian Fountain, near the blue parking garage sign.

For Jan. 25: Road conditions permitting, we have a new route from Bruno's to Whole Foods in North Wales. We will make a game-time decision, re. road conditions. Leader will be riding a knobby-tire bike, in case of icy patches. This route has a total elevation gain of 1356 ft, according to ridewithgps.com. Rest stop at Whole Foods at mile 20. GOOD NEWS: Winter solstice (shortest day of the year) is behind us by five weeks. Sunset is gradually getting later, little by little. GENERIC 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 the posted speed, 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. 22. (Leader will be away cross-country skiing on 2/22). This ride will resume on March 1. If winter weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a snow activity.

Paces from 13 -17 mph depending on who shows up. About 25 miles to Lloyd Hall at Boat House Row. Short bathroom break at Lloyd Hall. BRIGHT headlight and taillight required. Part of the ride is on the Schuykill River Trail that has no lights. Various ride leaders. Bring a snack and something to eat. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancel.

All welcome to help mail the newsletter, snacks and good company guaranteed along with some light work. NOTE POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY JANUARY 28

Dress in your brightest reflective clothes, charge up your light batteries, and join us for a great workout on low-traffic roads. This ride will easily beat anything you can do on an indoor trainer. Don't lose that great conditioning just because it's darker now - seize the night and join the fun. Ride canceled if snow or ice is on the roads, or if precipitation is forecast between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Low temperatures do NOT cancel the ride - add more layers. Come out and ride - you'll be glad you did.

Various paces depending on who shows up. Various ride leaders. You must have a BRIGHT headlight and tail light as the power line trail has no lights. Ride also goes on the 202 bike path for a short while and through some neighborhoods. Bring something to drink and eat while riding. No bathroom stop. Rain, wet roads, temps below 30 cancels.

FOR JAN. 30: Due to the prediction for light snowfall overnight from Thursday into Friday morning, today's Friday Frolic will either be a shorter ride, or a hike/walk in Valley Green, depending on weather and road conditions. Meet at Bruno's in Chestnut Hill.....if we cycle, we have a variety of bike routes from Bruno's. If we hike/walk, we can walk from Bruno's down to Forbidden Drive into Valley Green. GENERIC 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.

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 just like going to the Barrington Dinner and Restraunt, in Barrington, NJ, so let's go again! This is just South of Haddon Heights, NJ taking the Ben Franklin Bridge across the river, down along the Camden Riverfront and over through Cooper River Park. We do take a different route back.

Every Saturday through March we ride 17.5 miles to the Kimberton Whole Foods store in Kimberton for an indoor coffee break, then 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by non.

This hike is NOT FOR FIRST TIMERS. If it were a ride, I would grade it “B-”. The loop takes about 2 1 /2 hours. 1 large water bottle should be enough. Bring your GPS app and give me a precise distance and elevation. Meet in the upper parking lot near the information sign beside the mansion at 8:45 for a 9:00 AM start. If you email by 3:30 PM Friday, I will attach a PDF map to the reply. Thanks. HIKE UPDATE 1-30-15: Gloves and scarves and base layers, Oh My! Any brave hikers? I will see you there. Mike.

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.