Ride Calendar

Bring yer bike and sense of adventure. Today we'll ride to Pizza Time Saloon in West Point following a pit stop at Heebner Park. Generally flat to rolling terrain, with the exception of climbing up Bean Rd. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy (rain cancels).

For this last Tuesday with light after work, lets ride! Meet at 4:55, leave at 5 sharp. its the usual bulldog route. We'll average 16+ mph with frequent bursts above 25 including the West River sprint home. We'll cover 30 miles through 1,500 ft climbing and try for 1:45 minutes elapsed. Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/6585912 Ride With GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17217419

Join us on Tuesday nights for a ride down the SRT to the Art Museum and back. We leave from the Jacobs Engineering parking lot on Ash Street There will be at least 2 pace groups riding. John will lead a 13-14 paced ride and Elliot will lead a 16-17 pace. Other paces may be offered if there is a leader. Strong headlamp (200 lumen minimum), and tail light are required as is reflective clothing. Rain, Snow or Ice on the trail or roads, and daytime high below freezing will cancel the ride.

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

For 11/4: Pretty loop from the Art Mueum to Ambler, North Wales, and Gwynedd. Outbound via Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill, and Erdenheim. Optional quick rest stop at mile 20, then lunch stop at mile 28 at the Whole Foods Market in North Wales. Return via Gwynedd, Blue Bell, Plymouth Meeting, and the Schuylkill River Trail from Spring Mill to the finish. Total climbing is 2923 ft, and the terrain is mostly rolling. The final stretch on the SRT is flat. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain at least 13mph average, as advertised. Plan is to return by 3:00, since Leader needs go to the Convention Center to set-up the BCP booth for the Bike Expo this weekend. MEETING POINT & PARKING: We will be meeting at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum, on Aquarium/Waterworks Drive. The parking here is timed, however, on the other side of Kelly Drive, Sedgley Drive has plenty of street parking without time limits. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, 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 -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. 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.

Come on and get your "mountain legs" back! The sole point of this ride is to aid the transition of many back -or onto- your mountain bikes to help prepare for more mountain bike rides this fall/winter season. Even if you you don't have a mountain bike, hybrids should be fine with wider/knobby tires. For this ride we're not doing technical trails nor even single track. There will be some off-road riding to aid working on bike handling skills, and a little paved road climbing to help you acclimate to that weight! We'll do about 20-25 miles total (as noted, about 30% off-road / 70% paved) cue sheets will NOT be available. No one dropped, no one left behind. Goal for pace will be 11-13 avg (but we'll see!) We'll meet in the "Manayunk Diner" parking lot at 8:00am and do some unpaved trails (yes, including Forbidden Drive) then back down to the Philly Bike Expo (remember, FREE bike parking but be sure to get your ticket! (http://www.phillybikeexpo.com/) and then we'll roll back up to the start point. If you plan to shop for deals, remember a back pack! Come on and get your "mountain legs" back! Please be sure all you may need for a flat repair. Possibility of rain above 50% cancels,Temperatures below 40 degrees cancels. Those who RSVP to before 8:00 pm Friday, Nov. 4th will be notified of changes or cancellation.

Great roads with low traffic. We have a few routes that bring us out around or through Ridley Creek State Park. Average speed will be 16-17 mph, but note that these routes include over 4000' of climbing. Bring a snack for a brief mid-ride break. Consider the on-line routes approximate. Leave by 8:05 AM. Rain cancels.

Assemble at 8:20. We willl leave at 8:30 SHARP! For you regular "Early Birds to Coffee," note the slightly slower than usual pace. Ride through East Falls, Mount Airy, Chestnut Hill, Wyndmor, Fort Washington, Upper Dublin, Oreland, Whitemarsh, Ambler, Manayunk, and Bala Cynwyd. Many hills, but no killers. Thirty minute coffee stop at Starbucks in Flourtown at mile 30 or so. (It's all about the coffee.) Will regroup at top of long hills if necessary, but riders are expected to do the advertised pace (which is what our computers should read as "average" at the finish). Partial cue sheet showing turns, but not milage. Please preregister. It saves time and improves substantially my ability to read your emergency information.

A ride starting in Delaware County to ride to the Philly Bike Expo. Get a ticket ahead of time at www.phillybikeexpo.com. Tickets cost more at the event. The distance and hills are a C ride, but the pace will be a D+ pace. Helmet required. Bring water, dress for the weather, $ for snack, extra tube. A longer roundabout ride through Delaware County with a shorter return trip through West Philadelphia. In event of inclement weather, look for announcement about going by Regional Rail from Lansdowne Train Station.

BCP will have a booth at the Philadelphia Bike Expo, (www.phillybikeexpo.com) on Saturday, Nov. 5, 10am to 6pm, and Sunday, Nov. 6, 10am to 5pm. This is a celebration of all things bicycle -- seminars & clinics, demonstrations of new products, book signings, flea market, discounted merchandise, 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/Phillybikeexpo2016.pdf. Please contact Leader (Linda) if you have any time to volunteer. Volunteers are needed for setting up the booth on Friday (11/4) late afternoon/early evening. Volunteers are also needed during public hours on Saturday and Sunday to staff the booth, greet visitors, etc. When the Expo closes on Sunday afternoon, volunteers are needed to dismantle the BCP tent, pack up supplies, etc.

Today's ride is to North Wales with a lunch stop at Whole Foods. Route is rolling with some short climbs, nothing steep or long. The listed route is 52 miles but I may ride another ten to coincide with my new age in years. Nobody doing the listed pace will be dropped. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time.

This is a casual ride for all you spirited (& GEE, I wish I could get out for some fun but seem to not get there), people who like the color & cool air. Well, here’s your chance. Most rides start @ 9 AM. Come for the ride, stay for the coffee. Remember, DRESS for the weather. Rain or snow permitting. BCP rules apply. 18 years and older. Snacks are strongly advised. Please check the Daily Ride Calendar for specific details or www.Kayuhbicycles.com.

The rain has not been kind for some of our past rides. So, this is a make-up ride. It was to be @ night, but Halloween is over. Note the ride will be @ the regular time Sunday morning. This will be a Ride, a little Walking and Ride back to the cafe. There’s a good chance you’ll see some wildlife, I don’t know about the spooky kind (?)). DRESS for the weather. BCP rules apply. 18 years and older. Snacks are advised. Plus, you must have an extra tube, due to some road conditions. Plan on about 2 ½ to 3 hours. Interest or questions and specific details email or TXT Tom @ number below or www.kayuhbicycles.com, 215-235-1838

Some hills, regroup as needed. Riders should be able to keep the average pace, faster on flats, slower on hills. Lunch stop at the French Bakery in New Hope. Bring an on bike snack and something to drink. Should be nice fall weather. Rain cancels.

BCP will have a booth at the Philadelphia Bike Expo, (www.phillybikeexpo.com) on Saturday, Nov. 5, 10am to 6pm, and Sunday, Nov. 6, 10am to 5pm. This is a celebration of all things bicycle -- seminars & clinics, demonstrations of new products, book signings, flea market, discounted merchandise, 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/Phillybikeexpo2016.pdf. Please contact Leader (Linda) if you have any time to volunteer. Volunteers are needed for setting up the booth on Friday (11/4) late afternoon/early evening. Volunteers are also needed during public hours on Saturday and Sunday to staff the booth, greet visitors, etc. When the Expo closes on Sunday afternoon, volunteers are needed to dismantle the BCP tent, pack up supplies, etc.

A good fall ride through Fairmount. Park and beyond. Helmet required. Bring water, extra tube, $ for mid ride snack, cloths appropriate for the weather.

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

Bring yer bike and sense of adventure. Today we'll ride to New Hope via Carversville on some of my favorite roads, plus a few new ones (new to me). Very scenic route with generally flat to rolling terrain, - the exception being leaving New Hope (a very gradual uphill) and climbing Valley Road (not steep, just long). Check day of the ride if weather is iffy (rain cancels).

Join us on Tuesday nights for a ride down the SRT to the Art Museum and back. We leave from the Jacobs Engineering parking lot on Ash Street There will be at least 2 pace groups riding. John will lead a 13-14 paced ride and Elliot will lead a 16-17 pace. Other paces may be offered if there is a leader. Strong headlamp (200 lumen minimum), and tail light are required as is reflective clothing. Rain, Snow or Ice on the trail or roads, and daytime high below freezing will cancel the ride.

For 11/11: Nice weather forecast, with afternoon high temps reaching ~67!. Scenic loop from Lansdale to the Kimberton Whole Foods Market in Ottsville, Bucks County. Outbound via Hatfield and Perkasie, return via Plumsteadville, Peace Valley Park, and Colmar. Brief rest stop for snack and bathroom at mile 19 in Pennridge. Lunch stop at Brig O'Doon Coffee House/Kimberton Whole Foods in Ottsville at mile 30. On the return, if another water stop is needed, we pass a Wawa at mile 49. Total elevation gain is 2529 feet. Please click on the route map link below to preview the elevation profile - there is a climb in the beginning, and one at the end. The middle of the route is mostly rolling. We will regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain the advertised pace. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: The Friday Frolic is scheduled for virtually every Friday throughout the year, with a few exceptions. The meeting point for the Friday Frolic will vary from week to week, allowing us to explore different regions. Please check the daily schedule for the details of each week's Friday Frolic. Cue sheets and the route map link (ridewithgps.com) are provided for each Friday's ride. Distance is ~40-45 miles during the colder weather, but ~50-55 miles during the warmer months.

Let's check out the fall colors! Let's do nice fall ride, check out the colors and maybe have some lunch at Peddler's Village (depending on group consensus). Just enough climbing to keep it interesting over 45 miles at a 13-15 average pace. No one left behind. A gorgeous ride that starts on the 202 Corridor Trail. Cross Listed with Bikin' Blazers Cycling Club & Philly Major Taylor Cycling Club & Suburban Cyclist Unlimited. Note remote start, wheels down before 8:30am Cue sheets will only be provided if requested with RSVP. GPX file link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10894759 (Ride profile can be found here also) Possibility of rain above 50% cancels,Temperatures below 40 degrees cancels. Those who RSVP to before 8:00 pm Friday, Nov. 11th will be notified of changes or cancellation.

Stop at the bakery for a treat. Some hills, regroup as needed. Riders should be able to keep the average pace. Faster on the flats, slower on the hills. Bring plenty to drink and an on bike snack. Dress in layers so that you can take off clothes as the day warms up. Rain cancels.

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 and rivers. Terrain is very gentle -- mostly flat, with a couple of small climbs, but these are less than 150 ft each. Total elevation gain is 1100 ft. This route has been extended beyond the route we did last year - this year's route will venture down to the inlet and marina on the Cohansey River. Rest stops at mile 23 (Alloway), mile 38 (Greenwich), and mile 54 (Hancock's Bridge). SHORT-CUT OPTION: There will be a self-guided short-cut for those wanting to ride ~57 miles. The shorter version will not go down to Greenwich or the inlet, but will have two rest stops at Alloway and Hancock's Bridge. 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 LESS THAN 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://tinyurl.com/mm9kmed. CO-LEADER WELCOME - If you'd like to lead a group at an alternative pace, THANK YOU! Please contact the Leader.

There is a French bakery in Narberth, PA. Of course that is our destination this morning. Slight uphill going to Narberth. Returning by a slightly longer route via The Cynwyd Heritage Trail and the Pencoyd Bridge.

Great roads with low traffic. We have a few routes that bring us out around or through Ridley Creek State Park. Average speed will be 16-17 mph, but note that these routes include over 4000' of climbing. Bring a snack for a brief mid-ride break. Consider the on-line routes approximate. Leave by 9:05 AM. Rain cancels.

Friendly C+ ride with, but not limited to, the following destinations: 1. Ambler 2. Whole Foods North Wales 3. Wegman's King of Prussia 4. Whole Foods Devon 5. Ridley Creek State Park area. BE SURE TO CHECK THE DAILY RIDE CALENDAR FOR RIDE LEADER AND DESTINATION INFORMATION. Bring money for lunch. Nobody is dropped. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Indication that cue sheets and/or GPS navigational information will be available no later than 24 hours prior to departure

OWLS (older, wiser, longer, slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond to arrive at the Manayunk Brewery for the Fall Open House for the BCP. Helmet required. Bring extra tube, $ for snack, water, and dress for the weather After relaxing at the Brewery we will finish the ride at the Azalea Garden.

Morning loop from the Manayunk Brewery, crossing the new Manayunk Bridge Trail to the Cynwyd Heritage Trail, then meander to Newtown Square for a coffee/snack stop at the halfway point. The outbound segment will take us across the pretty campus of Haverford College. We'll also cycle past green landscapes on the Main Line. On the return, we'll pass Villanova University. If another QUICK rest stop is needed on the return, we have a Wawa in West Conshohocken at mile 32. According to ridewithgps.com, total elevation gain is 2561 ft. Return to the Celebrate Fall Open House Party at the Brewery. Plan is to return by ~12:00pm. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we need to maintain the advertised pace.

While the trees are still in colors, let’s take an easy ride via the Schuylkill Trail to Valley Forge N P. This ride is about 22 miles and about 2 hours in the saddle, one way. Any gawking, rest, snack, lunch and rest stops, plan on a 6 hour + outing. It’s a long ride but and easy ride. We will be back before dark. There’s a good chance you’ll see some wildlife. DRESS for the weather. BCP rules apply. 18 years and older. Snacks are advised. Plus, a light lunch at Betzwood picnic area. Interest or questions and specific details email or TXT Tom @ number below or kayuh bicycles and Cafe, 215-235-1838

This is a casual ride for all you spirited (& GEE, I wish I could get out for some fun but seem to not get there), people who like the color & cool air. Well, here’s your chance. Most rides start @ 9 AM. Come for the ride, stay for the coffee. Remember, DRESS for the weather. Rain or snow permitting. BCP rules apply. 18 years and older. Snacks are strongly advised. Please check the Daily Ride Calendar for specific details or www.Kayuhbicycles.com.

This will be a repeat of October's Fall Foliage ride. From Lake Galena we will cycle north through the wooded regions of upper Bucks country to check out the last colors of fall. There will be a quick bathroom stop in the town of Revere at mile 25 and a lunch stop at a pizza place in Richlandtown at mile 43.

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

BCP's annual fall party (formerly called the "End-of-Season" party) to celebrate Mother Nature's glorious colors of autumn. Please check the Ride Calendar for group rides and/or hikes heading to & from the party (or, originating from the venue in the morning, and returning to the party in the afternoon). This indoor social event will take place RAIN OR SHINE. MANAYUNK BREWERY: We have reserved the River Club banquet room on the second floor (where our annual Awards Banquet takes place every winter). From the River Club, we can access the rear outside deck overlooking the Canal, if the weather is mild enough for outdoor partying. BICYCLE PARKING: we can bring our bikes inside, to the rear patio deck & rear corridor. There are also bike racks outside the front of the Brewery on Main St. We will have LIVE MUSIC to entertain us, and REFRESHMENTS** will be served. **In order to arrange for the appropriate amount of food to be served, if you plan to join us at the party (or you think you probably will), please RSVP at the Pre-Registration link here by 5:00pm on Saturday, so that we can update the Chef. RAFFLE PRIZES will be given away. ATTENTION, EAGLES FANS: You will be able to watch the football game on TV, at the party. VOLUNTEERS APPRECIATED: If you are able to volunteer either for set-up (12:00pm), or clean-up (4:00pm) please contact Linda. Thank you!

Join us on Tuesday nights for a ride down the SRT to the Art Museum and back. We leave from the Jacobs Engineering parking lot on Ash Street There will be at least 2 pace groups riding. John will lead a 13-14 paced ride and Elliot will lead a 16-17 pace. Other paces may be offered if there is a leader. Strong headlamp (200 lumen minimum), and tail light are required as is reflective clothing. Rain, Snow or Ice on the trail or roads, and daytime high below freezing will cancel the ride.

Bring yer bike and sense of adventure. Today we'll meander to the Bagel Barrel in Doylestown, after a quick rest stop at Central Park. Generally flat to rolling terrain, no big hills, and lots of low traffic roads (including some I've never been on before). Check day of the ride if weather is iffy (rain cancels).

For 11/18: Let's take advantage of the sunshine and mild temperature today. Pretty loop from Wentz Run Park in Blue Bell, past Valley Forge, to the cafe at the Kimberton Whole Foods Market. On the outbound, we have a quick rest stop for snacks and bathroom at mile 15 in Chesterbrook. Lunch stop in Kimberton is at mile 33. Most of the climbing is in the middle of the route, before the lunch stop. The return segment is more gentle, and includes the flat Schuylkill River Trail. According to ridewithgps.com, total elevation gain is 3275 feet. Please click on the route map link below to preview the route and elevation profile. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain the advertised pace. Plan is to return by 3:30pm, to avoid rush-hour traffic. POST-RIDE MINI-TAILGATE PARTY: Leader will bring assorted snacks & soft drinks, so that we can enjoy a bit more outdoor relaxation in the sunshine. Cue sheets will be provided. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, 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 -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. 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.

Assemble at 8:00. In order to get across Kelly Drive at Sedgley before the Phila. Half-Marathon we willl leave at 8:10 SHARP! And NOTE that Marathon will cause many street closures so plan accordingly. Regular "Early Bird to Coffee Riders" should also note slower than normal pace. Ride through Belmont, Wynwood, Merion, Darby, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Radnor, Devon, Wayne, Gulph Mills, Conshohocken, Manayunk, etc., returning via Manayunk Bridge and Bala Cynwyd. Many hills, including 10 (or so) relatively long ones. One 30-minute coffee stop in Devon (Pour Richards or Whole Foods) at mile 26 or so. (It's all about the coffee.) Will regroup at top of long hills as needed, but riders are expected to achieve advertised pace (which is what our computers read as "average" at the finish). Please preregister: it increases substantially my ability to read the important info on the sign-in sheet.

Great roads with low traffic. We have a few routes that bring us out around or through Ridley Creek State Park. Average speed will be 16-17 mph, but note that these routes include over 4000' of climbing. Bring a snack for a brief mid-ride break. Consider the on-line routes approximate. Leave by 9:05 AM. Rain cancels.

This picturesque route was developed by BCP/SCU member Charlie Brandt, who also belongs to the Lancaster Bike Club. Thanks, Charlie, for the pretty route! Charlie has volunteered to be the Sweep on this ride. Scenic Lancaster County ride, starts at Salisbury Township Community Park (Gap Park) , 750 White Horse Rd., Gap, PA 17527, just off route 30. This park is only 37 minutes west of King of Prussia. The park has spacious parking lots and a restroom. A Speedway/Dunkin Donuts is adjacent to the park and a Wawa is nearby. Most of the hills are in the first twenty miles. The route includes the stunning Creek Road along Octoraro Creek, several breathtaking descents with magnificent views, and stops at the Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop and Lapp Valley Farm. Only one covered bridge, but includes the most scenic roads of the county. There is a rest stop at mile 23 (bakery & roadside stand), a bakery at mile 30, and a Sheetz convenience store at mile 32 with indoor & outdoor seating in Smoketown. On the return, at mile 45, there is a dairy farm & creamery. POST-RIDE MINI-TAILGATE PARTY: Leader will bring assorted snacks and soft drinks.

Friendly C+ ride. Today, we'll be going to Paoli via Ardmore. Ride distance is 53 miles, and we'll be climbing around 2500'. We will be doing a true C+ pace. Nobody will be dropped, and we will regroup as necessary. Bring $ for a food stop at the halfway point. A ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time due to inclement weather. Weather forecast is for 66 degrees, so there won't be many opportunities in the near future to get out and enjoy the Fall foliage with some great people. New riders are very welcome, but please be prepared to do the advertised pace. Please note the 10:15 starting time.

This ride will be a bit shorter then last week. It will be the Manayunk Bridge - Cynwyd Trail ride with a ride through east and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries.

Please join us for the first Hike in the Wissahickon for this season! We will be hiking mostly on the beautiful trails, but we can direct you to the flat Forbidden Drive if you would like a less strenuous route. Hiking shoes or boots make hiking easier. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome for the hike but probably not for the party that will immediately follow the hike at Cathy and Howard's house. (See separate listing for the party). Hike leaves promptly at 9:30AM. Hope to see you there and on future hikes.

Flat ride to the Outbound Cafe, and back. 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) generally cancels, so check the website in advance.

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

8023 Seminole Street, Phila., Pa 19118The 2016 Kick-off Hike Party aka "Vegetarian Feast" will be held November 20th at Howard Hochheiser's and Cathy Flynn's home in Chestnut Hill. The main vegetarian entrees will be provided, but should you want to bring a speciality side dish or soup, please consider the vegetarian theme. It does not have to be vegan. Deserts, finger foods, beer, and wine are certainly welcome. The party starts immediately after the hike but you may arrive earlier if needed. You may drop food stuff off at the house before the hike, and I plan to be at the start to collect anything. PS - Yes, we have coffee and tea available! We look forward to seeing you again! Specifics on location: 8023 Seminole Street, Philadelphia Cathy's mobile 215-913-0511 Howard's mobile 215-913-3246

FOR 11/20: Because of the special party to kick-off the new winter hiking season, today's ride will leave from St. Martins Train Station to the Whole Foods in North Wales and back (35 miles). Quick bathroom/snack break at Whole Foods, at mile 20.5 Total elevation gain 1600 feet of climbing. Outbound via Ft. Washington and Springhouse, return via Gwynedd and Blue Bell. 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 most Sundays at Bruno's Diner (finishing point for many of the Sunday morning Wissahickon hikes). We may, on occasion, meet at another location in Chestnut Hill. Even if you don't join the hike in the morning, you are welcome to cycle with us on this afternoon ride! 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. 26. This ride will resume on March 5. If winter weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a snow activity, e.g., cross-country skiing or snow-shoeing. As long as we keep moving throughout the winter, we will maintain our base fitness level for the return of spring cycling in March.

Join us on Tuesday nights for a ride down the SRT to the Art Museum and back. We leave from the Jacobs Engineering parking lot on Ash Street There will be at least 2 pace groups riding. John will lead a 13-14 paced ride and Elliot will lead a 16-17 pace. Other paces may be offered if there is a leader. Strong headlamp (200 lumen minimum), and tail light are required as is reflective clothing. Rain, Snow or Ice on the trail or roads, and daytime high below freezing will cancel the ride.

Don't have to cook, want to get out of cooking, come with me to work up an appetite. Ride around Philly, B F Bridge, Old City, South Philly to University City and back. Promise to get back in time for the Big Dinner or before the games. Contact www.kayuhbicycles.com or numbers below.

Will will ride for no more than 3 hours and be back by NOON Group decision on where will ride. Leader gets 2 votes

Enjoy a Thanksgiving morning ride with your cycling pals, before the high-calorie holiday feast. Pretty loop from UDHS to the Wawa in Skippack for a snack & bathroom break. Wawa stop is at the half-way mark (mile 20). Outbound via Ambler and West Point, return from Skippack via Evansburg and Flourtown. We will cross the scenic Skippack Creek. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we need to maintain the advertised paces, in order to return by 1:00pm for Thanksgiving festivities. Elliot will lead the 14-15mph group, and Linda will lead the 13-14mph group.

cancelled. no one pre-registered so I am rescheduling this ride for Sunday. the ride.30 miles with about 2000' of climbing, the majority of which occurs in the 2nd quarter of the ride. Quick stop at a Wawa after most of the climbing is done. If no one preregisters then the ride may not occur. 50% or greater chance of rain cancels the ride.

Don't have to work? Want to avoid the shopping. Need to work off those calories like me, lets go Riding. easy ride around Fairmount Park. Contact www.kayuhbicycles.com or numbers below.

For 11/25: Flourtown to Del Val College Market in Bucks County, avoiding holiday shopping crowds, due to Black Friday. Pretty loop from Flourtown to Bucks County. Outbound via Maple Glen, Warrington, and Jamison. Turn-around point is just south of Doylestown. Ride on lovely, peaceful roads, such as Rushland and Mozart. Quick rest stop at mile 19 for bathroom and snack. Sit-down lunch stop at Del Val College Market at mile 36. Return via Springhouse and Fort Washington. Total elevation gain 2600 feet with rolling terrain. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain 13mph, as advertised. SHORT-CUT OPTIONS: This route will be close to Upper Dublin High School on both the outbound and return segments of the ride. Starting/finishing at UDHS will shave off ~7 miles. If you would like to meet the group at UDHS ~9:50am, please contact the Leader. There is also another option for a self-guided short-cut in the Jamison area (before the lunch stop), which will cut off ~4 miles. FLOURTOWN START/FINISH: Meet near the Giant supermarket in the Flourtown Shopping Center. This shopping center is the one with McDonald's facing Bethlehem Pike. After the ride, if anyone would like to get a post-ride cup of coffee, we have some coffee/snack options in the shopping center. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, 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 -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. 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).

Some hills, regroup as needed. Lunch stop at Moccia's Train Stop in Schwenksville. No one dropped as long as you can keep the average speed. Faster on flats, slower on the hills. Bring an on bike snack and something to drink. Route is at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2413698 Rain cancels.

Great roads with low traffic. We have a few routes that bring us out around or through Ridley Creek State Park. Average speed will be 16-17 mph, but note that these routes include over 4000' of climbing. Bring a snack for a brief mid-ride break. Consider the on-line routes approximate. Leave by 9:05 AM. Rain cancels.

For 11/26, the weather forecast is great - partly sunny, and afternoon high temp of 51 degrees. In honor of Thanksgiving turkey, this ride is a revival of the late Peter Odell's classic route to the Turkey Point Lighthouse, on the scenic and peaceful peninsula between the Elk River and the North East River, at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Mostly quiet roads in northwestern Delaware and northeastern Maryland. Rest stop at mile 18.5, in the cute town of Northeast, MD. ScenicTurkey Point Lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula is at mile 31.5. (The Lighthouse Trail runs right along the perimeter of the peninsula.) On the return, we have a rest stop at a market/deli at mile 45. Total elevation gain is 3986 feet. Mostly rolling terrain. We will stop to regroup as needed.Travel time from Philadelphia to Newark is ~one hour. Car-pooling: if you'd like to car-pool from Northeast Phila. or eastern Montgomery County, please contact Linda. Driving Directions from Philadelphia: I-95 South into DE, then DE-273 West toward Newark/Univ. of DE. DE-273 will lead you to Main St. The Newark Shopping Center, the Rail Trail parking lot, and Bike Line & Ski Bum stores will be on your right,. Co-Leader Welcome: if you'd like to lead this route at an alternative pace, please contact Linda. Thank you for co-leading!.

Friendly C+ ride with, but not limited to, the following destinations: 1. Ambler 2. Whole Foods North Wales 3. Wegman's King of Prussia 4. Whole Foods Devon 5. Ridley Creek State Park area. BE SURE TO CHECK THE DAILY RIDE CALENDAR FOR RIDE LEADER AND DESTINATION INFORMATION. Bring money for lunch. Nobody is dropped. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Indication that cue sheets and/or GPS navigational information will be available no later than 24 hours prior to departure

Ride to north end of Forbidden Drive (Bells Mills Road) via Henry Ave then to Wissahickon Bus Depot and home. DRESS for the weather. BCP rules apply. 18 years and older. Contact email below or www.kayuhbicycles.com

Enjoy the fall with a hike among the hills in the Wissahickon. Leaves promptly @ 9:30. There will be several climbs that will get the heart pumping. Appropriate, supportive foot wear is recommended. Hiking poles are also worth considering - not required, but poles do help you on the climbs. Well-behaved canines are welcome (sometimes preferred over owners). We will try to take it easy on those that are new to our hiking group. A flat option is available for the return. A bathroom break will be at midpoint. After the hike, we can have lunch at Bruno's, or at another nearby eatery. A pre-registration link is provided for this hike. Pre-registration is not required, but it will save you (and others) writing time on Sunday morning - your name & contact info will already be printed on the waiver form, so that all you need to add is your signature.

we will definitely do at least 30 miles with about 2000 feet of climbing, the majority of which occurs in the second quarter of the ride. We will re-group at the top of each hill. Please be prepared to maintain the advertised pace. There will be a brief stop at a Wawa after the majority of the climbing is done (at about mile 20 in West Conshohocken).It is at this point that it is very easy to get on the SRT for those who do not want to do the 40+ mile ride. (which includes a long climb and an exhilarating descent!). The cue sheets will be for the longer ride. You need to be able to navigate your way back to the start if you are not doing the longer ride. 50% or greater chance of rain cancels the ride.

Relaxed paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond, depending on skill of assembled riders. Helmet required. Bring $ for mid-ride snack, extra tubes, water, appropriate clothes for fall riding.

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

For 11/27: Scenic route to Haverford and the Main Line, via Manayunk Bridge Trail and Cynwyd Heritage Trail. We'll also ride through the pretty campus of Haverford College, passing the Duck Pond. Quick rest stop for snack & bathroom at mile 19 in Haverford. Rolling terrain with a couple of brisk climbs. Total elevation gain 2398 feet. Outbound via Flourtown, Chestnut Hill, and Roxborough. Return via Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Conshohocken, and LaFayette Hill. 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 most Sundays at Bruno's Diner (finishing point for many of the Sunday morning Wissahickon hikes). Instead of Bruno's, we may on occasion meet at another location in Chestnut Hill. Even if you don't join the hike in the morning, you are welcome to cycle with us on this afternoon 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. 26. This ride will resume on March 5. If winter weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a snow activity, e.g., cross-country skiing or snow-shoeing. As long as we keep moving throughout the winter, we will maintain our base fitness level for the return of spring cycling in March.

Bring yer bike and sense of adventure. Due to iffy weather forecast Tuesday thru Thursday, we'll ride on Monday. We'll ride the Schuylkill River and Chester Valley Trails connecting via Sullivan's Bridge and Valley Forge Park. Lunch at Wegmans in Malvern. May shorten the ride slightly if its on the colder side. Generally flat to very gently rolling terrain, with the exception of some hills in Valley Forge Park. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy (rain cancels).

Join us on Tuesday nights for a ride down the SRT to the Art Museum and back. We leave from the Jacobs Engineering parking lot on Ash Street There will be at least 2 pace groups riding. John will lead a 13-14 paced ride and Elliot will lead a 16-17 pace. Other paces may be offered if there is a leader. Strong headlamp (200 lumen minimum), and tail light are required as is reflective clothing. Rain, Snow or Ice on the trail or roads, and daytime high below freezing will cancel the ride.

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