Ride Calendar

CANCELLED for March 2, due to wet and cold weather. See you next Friday, March 9. 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.

When you are as sharp as a pistol, then do the Bristol Stomp ride! Last month's ride to Bristol, PA was too cold to comfortably do the distsnce so let us do the stomp again to the Amish Farmers Market on the north side of Bristol along the Delaware Canal which is used also as the route of the East Coast Greenway. We will also use other segments of the East Coast Greenway and use your imagination as to how they will be connected. https://map.greenway.com

Every Saturday thru March we will ride 17.5 miles to the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton, have an indoor coffee break, then ride 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

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.

CANCELLED, due to snow/ice. This is a pretty loop from UDHS in Ft. Washington to the Wegman's food court in Montgomeryville for lunch. 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 stop to regroup as needed, but try to maintain the advertised pace. CO-LEADER WELCOME: If you would like to lead this route at an alternative pace, thank you! Please contact LMc, so that we can add your name and pace group.

Surprise! Mother Nature decided to give us some wet snow on March 2. Snowshoe or XC ski along the serene and pretty trails of Ft. Washington State Park. Afterwards, we can go for a coffee or snack at a nearby eatery on Bethlehem Pike in Flourtown. Meet at the Hawk Watch in FWSP, accessible from Joshua Rd.

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. YOU MUST CARRY A SPARE TUBE. 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

Every Sunday thru March we will ride 17.5 miles to Hennings Market in Harleysville, have an indoor coffee break, the ride 17.5 miles back to valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

SORRY RIDERS, THIS RIDE IS CANCELED UNTIL APRIL. BUT HOPEFULLY WE WILL BE RIDING THE STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA COME APRIL. WATCH THE CALENDAR AND TIME. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

Ride to the Doylestown bagel shop for food. Some hills, regroup as needed. Potty stops on the way out and back. Riders should be able to maintain the average pace. Faster on flats, slower on hills. Bring something to drink and an on bike snack. Dress in layers so that you can shed clothes as the day warms up. Route will be made up as we ride and depends on who shows up. Any cancellation will be posted by 7:45 AM on the day of the ride. RSVP's to the SCU Meetup site are encouraged.

Meet for Sunday's morning hike at the gravel parking lot across from the Walnut Lane Golf Course, at Walnut Lane and Magdalena St. Venture south on the Yellow Trail, then down the 100 Steps to the bike path. We'll cross the Wissahickon near the falls at Ridge Ave, then turn north on the other side of the creek. Connect with the Orange Trail on the return. We'll be on the flat Forbidden Drive part of the time. After the hike, there are some nearby eateries on Henry Ave for a group lunch. Well-behaved canine hikers are always welcome to join us. Pre-registration has been set up here for your convenience. Pre-registering is not required, but it does save you writing time at the starting point, and it helps the Co-Leaders by ensuring that your contact information is printed neatly.

The ride leaves at 10:15 am. 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. YOU MUST CARRY A SPARE TUBE. 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

Introductory ride for those new to riding or looking to improve riding skills and fitness for the C rides. Ride will be in the Fairmount Park area, will regroup as needed and be tailored to the abilities of those participating. You will need a helmet, water, and a tube for your tire. A snack is strongly recommended, as we may not stop for food. Safety and equipment instruction provided as needed. Rain, snow, or ice on the roads one hour to the start time, cancels.

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 March 4: Pretty loop from the St. Martins train station in Chestnut Hill to the Wegman's Food Court in Warrington for a snack stop at the half-way point. Outbound via Flourtown, Ft. Washington, and Maple Glen. Return via Warminster, Horsham, and Oreland. Total climbing 1814 ft. St. Martins train station is on West Willow Grove Ave near Seminole St. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic, 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. 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 for the last Sunday in February. (Leader will be away cross-country skiing.) This ride will resume on the first Sunday of March. 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 mid-March.

REI sits on the Ridge . So we will stop for coffee at Panerra Bread at the top, Spring Mill Rd and Ridge Pike. Getting ready for the Bicycling Touring & Bikepacking season by checking out cool stuff that we will need or think we might need at REI.

Tuesdays are Suzy-Jo Donut day at Riverbend Cafe without needing to go on to Bridgeport, PA. This morning's route will go out Bryn Mar Ave, the Cynwd Heritage Trail, over Manayunk Trail Bridge, up Umbia and following Rivser Rd to the back approach to Riverbend Cafe and Bicycle Shop. We ride to eat donuts.

The rides of darkness are back every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm until the return of daylight savings time. Maintain your fitness level with weekly 30-35 mile rides. Strong headlights and taillights required. These are beautiful rides on low-traffic roads. No one dropped, regroup as necessary, but please be prepared to ride the advertised pace on rolling to hilly terrain. Dress warmly. Extreme cold ( <20 degrees ), precipitation and/or icy roads cancels.

Knobby-Tire ride, or walk/hike on Forbidden Drive, depending on the roads. Depending on the road conditions, we'll either do a knobby-tire ride, or else, a walk/hike on Forbidden Drive. 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.

Every Saturday thru March we will ride 17.5 miles to the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton, have an indoor coffee break, then ride 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

Level D, 10 mph. Meet at . The ride leaves at 9:00 am. When you are as sharp as a pistol, then do the Bristol Stomp ride! Last week's ride to Bristol, PA was weather challenging to comfortably do the distsnce so let us do the stomp again to the Amish Farmers Market on the north side of Bristol along the Delaware Canal which is used also as the route of the East Coast Greenway. We will also use other segments of the East Coast Greenway and use your imagination as to how they will be connected. https://map.greenway.com

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.

Join us for a relaxed pace Winter ride to Souderton Family Restaurant for a sit down lunch. No killer hills. Re-group as needed. Icy roads may delay the start time. Any delays to be posted no later than one hour before start. Please RSVP to be notified of any changes.

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. YOU MUST CARRY A SPARE TUBE. 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

Every Sunday thru March we will ride 17.5 miles to Hennings Market in Harleysville, have an indoor coffee break, the ride 17.5 miles back to valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

This will be the last scheduled hike so we will try to hit some of the trails that we have not been on for awhile. No killer hills but we do want to work up an appetite for the potluck afterwards. Appropriate footwear is recommended as it may be muddy, o and bring another pair to change into. We will be back before 12:15.

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond depending on the assembled riders. New and old riders welcomed. Bring helmet (required by the club), water, dress for weather, extra tube, $ for mid ride snack,

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.

Please join us in an Almost End of Hiking Season Potluck at Debbie and Jim's house immediately following the hike which begins at Bruno's. Let Debbie know what you are bringing at , but don't hesitate to come if you are not bringing anything- we always have plenty of food! This is an "almost" end of season party because we hope to have hikes in the Wissahickon through March if we can get hike leaders. If you are doing Linda's Post Hike Ramble ride, please join us before you ride!

LATER STARTING TIME (2:00PM), due to HIKING PARTY. FLOURTOWN TO SPRINGHOUSE - new route. Pretty loop from Flourtown to Andorra, Plymouth Meeting, Norristown, Blue Bell, Springhouse, Maple Glen, Ft. Washington, and Oreland on the return. Indoor rest stop at a food court at mile 24. Total elevation gain 1875 feet. Cue sheets will be provided. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic, 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). 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 by 5:30-ish pm. 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. Scheduled for EVERY Sunday throughout the winter (for the duration of the hiking season), weather permitting, EXCEPT the last Sunday of February, then continuing on March 4 and March 11.

The rides of darkness are back every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm until the return of daylight savings time. Maintain your fitness level with weekly 30-35 mile rides. Strong headlights and taillights required. These are beautiful rides on low-traffic roads. No one dropped, regroup as necessary, but please be prepared to ride the advertised pace on rolling to hilly terrain. Dress warmly. Extreme cold ( <20 degrees ), precipitation and/or icy roads cancels.

I am leading this ride on Sat but Thursday is going to be good weather so let's do advance checking it out. Daryl's Pastries Inc, 102 N Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA 19038 is a good destination and it is up hill via Midvale Ave to Henry Ave, burning off the donut calories we will devouring at Daryl's Pastries. We will spect out a different route back.

LATER STARTING TIME (9:45am), to allow temperature to warm up a tad. Pretty loop from Flourtown to Andorra, Plymouth Meeting, Norristown, Blue Bell, Springhouse, Maple Glen, Ft. Washington, and Oreland on the return. Indoor rest stop at a food court at mile 24. Total elevation gain 1875 feet. Cue sheets will be provided. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: The Friday Frolic is scheduled for most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, scenic routes in the Phila. suburbs, meeting at various meeting points.

Daryl's Pastries Inc, 102 N Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA 19038 is a good destination and it is up hill via Midvale Ave to Henry Ave, burning off the donut calories we will devouring at Daryl's Pastries. Rain, snow, icy road conditions one hour prior to start, cancels.

Every Saturday thru March we will ride 17.5 miles to the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton, have an indoor coffee break, then ride 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

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 March 17, St. Patrick's Day: Pretty loop from Wentz Run Park in Center Square/Blue Bell, to DUBLIN, Bucks County for lunch. Choice of places to eat at the mid-way point in Dublin - the Dam Good Cafe, the Dublin Diner, pizzeria, market, etc. Terrain is mostly rolling. Most of the climbing is in the middle portion, but no severe climbs. Total elevation gain 1856 ft. On the return, if another quick rest break is needed, we can stop at Wawa in North Wales at mile 37. Along the way, we'll ride through Gwynedd, Lansdale, Line Lexington, Colmar, and Blue Bell. Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27000068 Start/Finish at Wentz Run Park has a porta-potty and bathrooms. SHAMROCK SPECIAL: Goodie bags will be awarded to riders wearing Irish green, or, having Irish decorations on their bikes. THREE LEADERS, THREE PACES: Elliot will lead the 14-15 mph group, Linda will lead the 13-14 mph group, and John will lead the 12.5 - 13 group. ADDITIONAL GROUP LEADER WELCOME - Any Leader who is interested in leading a group at 15-16+ is welcome to contact LMc, to be added to this ride description.

Friendly C+ ride with, This week we're going to Devon using Jim Laurino's route via Mount Pleasant and Maplewood Ave. About 2.400 feet of climbing. Bring money for coffee/snack at Pour Richards Coffee. YOU MUST CARRY A SPARE TUBE. Nobody is dropped. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time.

Every Sunday thru March we will ride 17.5 miles to Hennings Market in Harleysville, have an indoor coffee break, the ride 17.5 miles back to valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

It's the 20th year for this multi-club ride. We ride to Limerick and travel the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT) back to quaint, downtown Phoenixville, and the Polish-American Club for a late Leprechaun breakfast/brunch, followed by a short, flat ride home. (There are a number of eateries/cafes/coffee shops nearby, if you don’t want a full meal) No one dropped. Route may be shortened to 21 miles if the Leprechaun makes nasty with the weather. (We may do a hike if it snows, like last year). Included is a cue sheet for a longer, self led, 41 mile route, if someone is up for it. Bring money, snack and water. If you want to join the ride at Parkerford, there is a parking lot at the trailhead at Linfield Road and Route 724. You can ride to Phoenixville for breakfast and back mostly on the SRT. Please notify the leader for an estimated time of arrival. Leader: Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229 or cell 484-719-7044 (day of ride),

Please join us on a hike in the beautiful Wissahickon Gorge of Fairmount Park. We will be hiking mainly on trails with some flat options for those who want an easier or shorter route. Well behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Hiking boots or shoes make hiking easier.

OWLS (older, wiser, longer, slower) paced through Fairmount Park and beyond depending on the assembled group of riders. No one dropped. There might a hill or two for a challenge and to help conditioning. Please wear helmet (required by club). Bring extra tube, water, proper dress for weather conditions, and $ for mid. Ride rest-snack stop. There might be a hill or two for conditioning to get to a higher level of biking. Breathing time at the top will be allowed. Ride will cancel if rain, snow, or icy roads, but not for cold.

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.

Leon did not get to cycle out the Schuylkill River Trail to the Riverbend Cafe. Leon can ride on Monday, so let's ride out and back to the cafe with Leon. Note the start time of 10am to accommodate warmer temperatures.

Ride thru the park to Henry Ave across McCallum bridge to Germantown Ave and out toward Ambler. How far out we go depends on daytime hours .

Join us for two nights of Ride Leader Training -- Tues.March 27 and April 3. 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Participants will receive a certificate noting that they have completed ride leader training with BCP. Learn to plan and schedule routes, ride safely, manage a ride, and deal with emergencies. (...and change tires.) contact Chuck Herbert, for more information.

The rides of darkness are back every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm until the return of daylight savings time. Maintain your fitness level with weekly 30-35 mile rides. Strong headlights and taillights required. These are beautiful rides on low-traffic roads. No one dropped, regroup as necessary, but please be prepared to ride the advertised pace on rolling to hilly terrain. Dress warmly. Extreme cold ( <20 degrees ), precipitation and/or icy roads cancels.

POSTPONED due to the snow, and will be RESCHEDULED, ASAP. PLEASE STAY TUNED for UPDATES, re. the new date. BCP is please to host this seminar, to help our members enjoy the return to early spring bike rides, with more comfort, energy-efficiency, and good mechanical performance from our bikes. A physical therapist will present "spring training" exercises to maximize physical fitness and stamina, with less fatigue. A bike mechanic will present spring cleaning & tune-up essentials for our bikes to maximize performance and energy-effiiciency. The mechanic will also display accessories which are helpful for the fickle weather in spring, when it's cool in the morning, but warm in the afternoon. "Happy Half-Hour" begins at 6:30pm for refreshments and socializing, and the program begins at 7:00. There will be a brief intermission between presentations for refreshments and socializing. PARKING is available across the street in the municipal garage. Parking is FREE after 6:00pm. PUBLIC TRANSIT: The venue is one block from the Cynwyd train station. Septa buses 44 and 52 run along Bala Ave, in front of the venue. VOLUNTEERS are NEEDED to help with set-up (5:45), and with clean-up at the end of the program. If you are able to volunteer, THANK YOU! Please contact LMc.

Knobby-Tire ride, or walk/hike on Forbidden Drive, depending on the roads. Depending on the road conditions, we'll either do a knobby-tire ride, or else, a walk/hike on Forbidden Drive. 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.

Rich will be away doing fun stuff this week. I will be there to lead the regular Kimberton ride (as regular as the road conditions permit). "B-" ish pace, NO RIDER DROPPED.

I cancelled the Pennypack Trail Ride because of snow on the trail. Not snow on the road so let's go to the Ardmore Farmers Market.

Let's cycle the Pennypack Trail from bottom to top and back down again. Two start locations, 52 mile length, Penn Treaty Park, Delaware Ave and Beach Street, 9am, and 32 mile length, Pennypack on the Delaeare, State Road and Rhawn St. Surprisingly the trail in Philadelphia is hilly but the trail portion in Montgomery County uses the old Fox Chase-New Town rail bed, which is no greater than a 2% grade. But it is down hill all the way back. There is a hot dog cart at Pine Rd and another refreshment stand on the rail trail. So choose your distance and cycle the Pennypack Valley this early Spring. https://www.montcopa.org/922/Pennypack-trail, https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7003832/pennypack-trail-philadelphia-county

Every Saturday thru March we will ride 17.5 miles to the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton, have an indoor coffee break, then ride 17.5 miles back to Valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

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.

It's said you can't buy happiness, but you can buy a bike and a cup of coffee which are pretty much the same thing. This ride was listed several weeks ago but the weather had other ideas. So let's try it again. Porta-potty stop at mile 17, coffee and snack stop in Lansdale at mile 30. Relaxed pace. Re-group as needed.

Friendly C+ ride with, but not limited to, the following destinations: 1. Ambler 2. Whole Foods North Wales 3. Wegmans 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. YOU MUST CARRY A SPARE TUBE. 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

Every Sunday thru March we will ride 17.5 miles to Hennings Market in Harleysville, have an indoor coffee break, the ride 17.5 miles back to valley Forge. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.

For those that are not ready to bring out the bike out yet. We will try to stay on the upper trails that are less messy. Appropriate footwear will be necessary. Trails may still have trees across them.

OWLS (older, wiser, longer, slower) paced through Fairmount Park and beyond depending on the assembled group of riders. No one dropped. There might a hill or two for a challenge and to help conditioning. Please wear helmet (required by club). Bring extra tube, water, proper dress for weather conditions, and $ for mid. Ride rest-snack stop. There might be a hill or two for conditioning to get to a higher level of biking. Breathing time at the top will be allowed. Ride will cancel if rain, snow, or icy roads, but not for cold.

New, pretty loop from Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (where we will have Ride Leader Training this coming Tuesday), to the Wegman's in Warrington for a snack break. Outbound via Flourtown and Maple Glen. Return from Warrington vis Warminster, Horsham, and North Hills. Indoor food stop at Wegman's of Warrington is at the mid-way point. Rolling terrain with no severe climbs. Total elevation gain 1912 ft. Route map is at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27072522. Meeting point at Springside Chesnut Hill Academy: Parking lot at 500 West Willow Grove Ave (Philadelphia, 19118) is next to Maguire Stadium (running track). Parking lot is across the street from the Cricket Club tennis courts.

Let's cycle with Leon again. This time around the Philadelphia International Airport with a coffee stop at WAWA.

Tuesdays are Suzy-Jo Donut day at Riverbend Cafe without needing to go on to Bridgeport, PA. This morning's route will go out Bryn Mar Ave, the Cynwd Heritage Trail, over Manayunk Trail Bridge, up Umbia and following Rivser Rd to the back approach to Riverbend Cafe and Bicycle Shop. We ride to eat donuts.

Ride thru the park to Henry Ave across McCallum bridge to Germantown Ave and out toward Ambler. How far out we go depends on daytime hours .

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

Join us for two nights of Ride Leader Training -- Tues.March 27 and April 3. 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Participants will receive a certificate noting that they have completed ride leader training with BCP. Learn to plan and schedule routes, ride safely, manage a ride, and deal with emergencies. (...and change tires.) contact Chuck Herbert, for more information.

The rides of darkness are back every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm until the return of daylight savings time. Maintain your fitness level with weekly 30-35 mile rides. Strong headlights and taillights required. These are beautiful rides on low-traffic roads. No one dropped, regroup as necessary, but please be prepared to ride the advertised pace on rolling to hilly terrain. Dress warmly. Extreme cold ( <20 degrees ), precipitation and/or icy roads cancels.

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.

Assemble at 7:25 AM. Depart at 7:30 SHARP. Ride through East Falls, Wyndmoor, Fourtown, Militia Hill, Manayunk, and Bala Cynwyd. Several hills but no killers. 30-minute coffee stop in Flourtown. (It's all about the coffee!). Will regroup at top of hills if necessary, but riders are expected to maintain posted speed (what our computers read upon ride completion). MUST PREREGISTER. If no one preregisters, no ride.

Essington, PA is just South of the Philadelphia International Airport. I noticed the Philly Diner on a ride to the city of Chester. Let's check it out and if that fails there is a Danny's next door. We will return by going around the back side of the airport along the Delaware River and checking out the progress of the refurbishment of the Passyunk Draw Bridge over the Schuylkill River, then up 22nd Street to our start location.

Scenic route that begins and ends on the Chester Valley Trail. A couple of climbs, but since it is early in the season, we will keep the pace moderate. Out through Exton and Downingtown and back.

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.

Pretty route from Flourtown to the Wegman's Food Court in Montgomeryville for lunch at the half-way point. Outbound via Ambler, Gwynedd, and North Wales. Sit-down lunch stop at Wegman's at mile 25. Return via Wrenfield, Maple Glen, and Fort Washington. Total climbing is pretty tame - 1918 feet. On the return, we will have a few miles on the 202 Parkway trail. CO-LEADER(S) WELCOME: If you would like to lead this route at an alternative pace, thank you! P{ease contact LMc to have your name and pace group added.

Friendly B- ride with various destinations: This week off to Malvern, with a lunch stop at the Malvern Buttery (bring money). About 3,600 feet of climbing. We will regroup as necessary and wait at turns within ride level expectations. YOU MUST CARRY A SPARE TUBE. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time.