Ride Calendar

Let's explore the trails the Lenni-Lenape and other tribes from the Lenapehoking territory along the banks of the Delaware River, up to Poquessing Creek. We will return to Penn Treaty Park by 1pm for a workshop: Philadelphia In Lenapehoking, learning about the historical Indigenous erasure. The conversation will continue at the Fishtown Community Library, finishing by 3 PM. If KYW is reporting that it is raining, snowing, or icy road conditions outside their studio, ride cancels.

Assemble at 9:00. We willl leave at 9:05 SHARP! Ride through Belmont, Wynnewood, Havertown, Haverford, Merion, Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Radnor, Devon, Wayne, Gulph Mills, Conshohocken, Manayunk, Bala Cynwyd, etc. Many hills, including 12 (or so) relatively long ones. One 35-minute coffee stop in Devon (Pour Richards) 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 saves time; and increases substantially my ability to read the important info on the sign-in sheet; and it does not matter if you do not show up since we will not wait beyond the scheduled start time. P.S. My on-ride phone number is: 215-837-2808.

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 various destinations: BE SURE TO CHECK THE DAILY RIDE CALENDAR FOR RIDE LEADER AND DESTINATION INFORMATION. Bring money for lunch. 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.

Hillier ride to Ludwigs Corner covering 26 road miles and 17 gravel road and trail miles. Convenience store rest-stop at mile 20.5. Bring your 29er, CX, or Gravel bike with wider tires as we mashup rides across various asphalt, gravel and sometimes dirt terrains. Expect a good challenge as we grind gravel trails and hit a few climbs with great company for no other purpose than to have fun and put in a few unpaved miles.

Explore peaceful trails in Valley Green, with a rest break at the mid-way point. We'll explore some different trails today. Well-behaved canine hikers on leashes are always welcome to join us. If trails are snow- or ice-covered, wearing some type of "Yak Tracks" under your shoes is highly recommended for safety. We will meet at the Highland train station parking lot, just for a change of pace. This is on Seminole, between Gravers Lane and Highland Ave. From the train station, we'll walk down Rex Ave, to access the park trail.

RIDE CANCELED FOR THE WINTER!!!

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond depending on the assembled group. Please bring extra tube, water, $ for mid-ride stop. Dress appropriately for the weather. Warm smiles and humor will warm us up, even if the weather is cool. There might be a hill or two to help with biking endurance, but will wait at the top for catching our breaths.

A true C ride that cheerfully waits to regroup. Given expected wind and temps we will head to the Ardmore indoor Farmers Market via the Bryn Mawr Ave hill gentle climb and Sabine Ave, returning via the Manoa Rd gentle climb.

For Feb.1: Easy, mostly flat out & back route to Oaks (almost Collegeville) on the Schuylkill River Trail, for a quick coffee break. We have a choice of places to stop in Oaks - Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks, Wawa, etc. Plan is to return before 5:00pm. Total elevation gain is 1491 ft. A little bit of climbing, when riding away from the SRT, but, the SRT is flat. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic loop, usually thru Montgomery Co. or Lower Bucks, with brief rest stop. Unless otherwise stated, meet most Sundays at Bruno's (finishing point for many of the Sunday AM Wissahickon hikes). Occasionally meet at another location in Chestnut Hill. Plan to return by 5:00pm. Please bring LIGHTS. Specific details posted for week. Every Sunday throughout winter (during hiking season), weather permitting, EXCEPT 2nd Sun in Feb. If weather is not bike-friendly, this ride may be replaced by snow activity. Keep moving throughout winter - maintain base fitness level for the return of spring cycling in March.

We will go all the way up to the Chestnut Hill Farmers Market for our morning cup of coffee in the city. There is definitely one steep hill and many other hills but as proverbial saying goes, it is all down hill on the way back. If KYW is reporting that it is raining, snowing or icy road conditions outside their studio, one hour to start, ride cancels

We will go to Panerra Bread in the Whitemash Shopping Center. But we will a long way but a gentler up hill via the Mid County Trail. If KYW is reporting that it is raining, snowing or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

DEFERRED for 2/7 - Leader heading for snow. This ride will resume next Friday, 2/14. Enjoy 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 daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk, or snow activity. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing.

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 various destinations: BE SURE TO CHECK THE DAILY RIDE CALENDAR FOR RIDE LEADER AND DESTINATION INFORMATION. Bring money for lunch. 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.

St Joseph Polish Church Historic Society has an open house for tours of their church and of a mechanical nativity scene which is worth a visit. It is opened on the second Saturday of the month from 2 to 4 pm for docent lead tours. Let do something different by meeting 12 noon this Saturday and cycle to the Eagle Diner in Brooklawn, NJ, just south of Camden for lunch and afterwards visit the historic church. If KYW is reporting that it is raining, snowing or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, the ride cancels.

Will take the Wissahickon, SRT, CHT and Belmont plateau through Fairmount Park to Philadelphia and back covering 26 road miles and 16 gravel road and trail miles. Cafe rest-stop in Philly at mile 20.

Join us for a colorful hike in the middle of a gray winter. Dress in your brightest warm winter wear as we hit the Lavender Trail, the Orange Trail, the Yellow Trail, the White Trail and a red covered bridge. (Greenhorns welcome). We will be mostly on trails, with a short stretch on Forbidden Drive. Hiking boots make hiking easier. Bring water and a snack. Dogs are welcome, but they must remain on a leash. There are restrooms at the 3-mile mark. --- There is plenty of safe, easy parking at the start, but do not leave valuables exposed.

RIDE CANCELED FOR THE WINTER!!!

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond depending on the assembled group. Please bring extra tube, water, $ for mid-ride stop. Dress appropriately for the weather. Warm smiles and humor will warm us up, even if the weather is cool. There might be a hill or two to help with biking endurance, but will wait at the top for catching our breaths.

A true C ride that cheerfully waits to regroup. Meet at the Italian Fountain, near the parking garage sign. Whither Wyncote (again). Short ride for a cold day (less wind this time please). If for some reason the sun shines brightly on us, we will extend the miles by 3 or 4.

DEFERRED for 2/9 - Leader is away. This ride will resume next week, 2/16. Scenic loop, usually thru Montgomery Co. or Lower Bucks, with brief rest stop. Unless otherwise stated, meet most Sundays at Bruno's (finishing point for many of the Sunday AM Wissahickon hikes). Occasionally meet at another location in Chestnut Hill. Plan to return by 5:00pm. Please bring LIGHTS. Specific details posted for week. Every Sunday throughout winter (during hiking season), weather permitting, EXCEPT 2nd Sun in Feb. If weather is not bike-friendly, this ride may be replaced by snow activity. Keep moving throughout winter - maintain base fitness level for the return of spring cycling in March.

Germantown Expresso Bar is our city coffee stop on Maplewood Mall. Climb to the end of Midvale Avenue with a different way back. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

We will go to Panerra Bread in the Whitemash Shopping Center. But we will a long way but a gentler up hill via the Mid County Trail. If KYW is reporting that it is raining, snowing or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Assemble at 9:30. Depart at 9:35 SHARP! Forecast looking good for Lincoln's Birthday. Going out via Ambler and Cedar Hill Road, return via Gwynedd Mercy University and Brushtown Road. Several hills, but no killers. 35-minute coffee stop at Backyard Beans. (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). PLEASE PREREGISTER: Saves time; increases my ability to read important emergency information; and does not matter if you ultimately decide not to ride, since we will leave at posted departure time with or without you. P.S. My on-ride phone no. is: 215-837-2808.

FOR 2/14 (VALENTINE'S DAY) - Due to the extreme cold, today's itinerary will either be a short ride from Bruno's, or a hike in Valley Green, based on what members would prefer. We can take an indoor rest stop at the Valley Green Inn, or, a coffee shop near the SRT, for something hot. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy 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 daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk, or snow activity. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing.

BCP's Award Banquet will take place on SUNDAY, FEB. 23, 4:30 til 8:00pm at the Cynwyd Club on Trevor Lane in Bala Cynwyd. However, TODAY, Friday, 2/14, we need to give a preliminary guest count to the Chef. If you have not already registered for the Banquet, please register by tonight. If you cannot access on-line registration until this weekend, or, if you plan to pay by check and send in the postal mail, please contact LMc, so that we can send an updated number to the Chef on Monday. All Banquet details are available at: phillybikeclub.org/bcpdo/banquet You may register either on-line, or, via paper check & form sent in postal mail.

Let's take a long ride to Conshohocken and beyond, up Mastsonford road, on to Wayne. Lunch at the Elegance Cafe. Home a different route. If KYW is reporting that it is raining, snowing or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride 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.

Friendly C+ ride with various destinations: BE SURE TO CHECK THE DAILY RIDE CALENDAR FOR RIDE LEADER AND DESTINATION INFORMATION. Bring money for lunch. 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.

Caleb Pusey was a friend of William Penn, who granted him 100 acres of land in Chester to run a grist mill. The house was built in 1683, and restored in 1960. We will take a meandering route south with a WAWA stop at 15 miles, then stop at the Caleb Pusey house for a few minutes for pictures. The return trip takes us up the Bicyclist's Baltimore Pike, a signed route which keeps bicycles off of main roads between Swarthmore and West Philadelphia. Optional second rest stop at 30 miles. This is an easy going "C" ride, going through Chester Park along the way. Bring the camera. P. S. I like warmer temps, hence the later start time.

Assemble at 9:15. We willl leave at 9:20 SHARP! Ride through Belmont, Wynnewood, Havertown, Haverford, Merion, Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Radnor, Devon, Wayne, Gulph Mills, Conshohocken, Manayunk, Bala Cynwyd, etc. Many hills, including 12 (or so) relatively long ones. One 35-minute coffee stop in Devon (Pour Richards) 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 saves time; and increases substantially my ability to read the important info on the sign-in sheet; and it does not matter if you do not show up since we will not wait beyond the scheduled start time. P.S. My on-ride phone number is: 215-837-2808.

Please join us on an approximately 3 hour hike in the beautiful Wissahickon Valley Park, the wilderness part of Fairmount Park. We will be hiking mainly on trails. Because we are not starting on Forbidden Drive, it will be a little less straightforward to direct you back to the start if you decide you do not want to go the distance. Well behaved dogs are welcome, but they must remain leashed at all times. Bring water and a snack. There are restrooms at the start and a restroom in about the middle of the hike.

Some hills, regroup as needed. Riders need to be able to keep the average pace. Potty stops on the way out and back. Lunch stop in the Souderton Area. Bring plenty to drink and an on bike snack. Dress in layers so that you can shed clothes as the day warms up. Rain Cancels.

RIDE CANCELED FOR THE WINTER!!!

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond depending on the assembled group. Please bring extra tube, water, $ for mid-ride stop. Dress appropriately for the weather. Warm smiles and humor will warm us up, even if the weather is cool. There might be a hill or two to help with biking endurance, but will wait at the top for catching our breaths. This will be a birthday challenge Ride. It will be 75 minutes to 75 K depending on weather conditions.

C. A true C ride that cheerfully waits to regroup. Meet at the Italian Fountain, near the parking garage sign.

For Feb.16: Easy, mostly flat out & back route to Oaks (almost Collegeville) on the Schuylkill River Trail, for a quick coffee break. We have a choice of places to stop in Oaks - Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks, Wawa, etc. Plan is to return before 5:00pm. Total elevation gain is 1491 ft. A little bit of climbing, when riding away from the SRT, but, the SRT is flat. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic loop, usually thru Montgomery Co. or Lower Bucks, with brief rest stop. Unless otherwise stated, meet most Sundays at Bruno's (finishing point for many of the Sunday AM Wissahickon hikes). Occasionally meet at another location in Chestnut Hill. Plan to return by 5:00pm. Please bring LIGHTS. Specific details posted for week. Every Sunday throughout winter (during hiking season), weather permitting, EXCEPT 2nd Sun in Feb. If weather is not bike-friendly, this ride may be replaced by snow activity. Keep moving throughout winter - maintain base fitness level for the return of spring cycling in March.

BCP's Award Banquet will take place on SUNDAY, FEB. 23, 4:30 til 8:00pm at the Cynwyd Club on Trevor Lane in Bala Cynwyd. The REGISTRATION DEADLINE has been EXTENDED til TODAY, MONDAY, 2/17, 10am. Banquet details & registration are posted at: phillybikeclub.org/bcpdo/banquet You may register either on-line, or, via paper check & form sent in postal mail. If you would like to join us for the festivities, but have not yet signed up for the Banquet, please sign up by 10am on Monday. If you prefer to pay by check & paper form in the mail, please contact Banquet Registrar Penelope Myers, at , or, 215-242-9166, to let Penelope know that you have mailed your check. We look forward to seeing you at the Banquet!

Germantown Expresso Bar is our city coffee stop on Maplewood Mall. Climb to the end of Midvale Avenue with a different way back. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels

Too many rainouts so let's try this again. We will go to Panerra Bread in the Whitemash Shopping Center. But we will a longer way but a gentler up hill via the Mid County Trail. If KYW is reporting that it is raining, snowing or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

BCP's Banquet will take place this coming SUNDAY, FEB. 23, 4:30 til 8:00pm at the Cynwyd Club on Trevor Lane in Bala Cynwyd. The REGISTRATION DEADLINE has been EXTENDED til TODAY, TUESDAY, 2/18, 5PM. Registration IS OPEN at: phillybikeclub.org/bcpdo/banquet You may register either on-line, or, via paper check & form. If you would like to join us for the festivities, but have not yet signed up, please sign up by 5PM on TUESDAY. If you prefer to pay by paper check, please contact Banquet Registrar Penelope Myers, at , or, 215-242-9166, to let Penelope know. We look forward to seeing you at the Banquet - delicious hors d'oeuvres & dinner, live music, and plenty of socializing and merriment!

FOR 2/21- Due to the extreme cold, today's itinerary will either be a short ride from Bruno's, or, a hike in Valley Green, based on what members would prefer. We can take an indoor rest stop at the Valley Green Inn, or, a coffee shop near the SRT, for something hot. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy 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 daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk, or snow activity. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing.

Exton, PA is at the Western end of the Chester Valley Trail, a winter maintained trail which means it is plowed when it snows. The trail is envisioned to go to Downtown and passed Thorndale and connect to many trails going north, south, west even to Lancaster and Harrisburg. The eastern connection to the Schuylkill River Trail will begin construction soon. Let's get a head start on this connective trail. If KYW is reporting that it is raining, snowing or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride 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.

Friendly C+ ride with various destinations: BE SURE TO CHECK THE DAILY RIDE CALENDAR FOR RIDE LEADER AND DESTINATION INFORMATION. Bring money for lunch. 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.

Meander the scenic roads of Chester county toward Northbrook Market before making our return. Route will cover 28 paved miles and 14 gravel road miles.

We will pass the "Tree House" on our way to wondering the Andora Meadows finding trails that do not exist. Then downhill so we can climb back up "Heart Attack hill" next to Bells Mill Rd. Appropiate footwear is recommended. Four legged members are welcome as long as they are on a leash.

PLEASE NOT THIS RIDE LEAVES AN HOUR EARLIER SO THAT WE CAN GET HOME TO CHANGE AND GET TO THE 2020 VERSION OF THE ANNUAL BANQUET AT THE BALA CLUB! OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond depending on the assembled group. Please bring extra tube, water, $ for mid-ride stop. Dress appropriately for the weather. Warm smiles and humor will warm us up, even if the weather is cool. There might be a hill or two to help with biking endurance, but will wait at the top for catching our breaths.

Are you up for a challenge? We continue our hill training to better appreciate how geological forces have conspired to put a smile on our faces as we ride out to Conshohocken!

RIDE CANCELED FOR THE WINTER!!!

C. A true C ride that cheerfully waits to regroup. Meet at the Italian Fountain, near the parking garage sign.

DEFERRED for 2/23, due to the 40th ANNUAL BCP BANQUET at 4:30pm. THIS RIDE WILL RESUME NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 1. Scenic loop, usually thru Montgomery Co. or Lower Bucks, with brief rest stop. Unless otherwise stated, meet most Sundays at Bruno's (finishing point for many of the Sunday AM Wissahickon hikes). Occasionally meet at another location in Chestnut Hill. Plan to return by 5:00pm. Please bring LIGHTS. Specific details posted for week. Every Sunday throughout winter (during hiking season), weather permitting, EXCEPT 2nd Sun in Feb. If weather is not bike-friendly, this ride may be replaced by snow activity. Keep moving throughout winter - maintain base fitness level for the return of spring cycling in March.

Come join us at our annual Awards Banquet, celebrating our 2019 cycling season, our 40th anniversary (1979 to 2019), honoring our leaders and volunteers, and ringing in the new 2020 cycling year! We will be trying a new venue - the ballroom of the Cynwyd Club in Bala Cynwyd. Please join us for the merriment, delicious hors d'oeuvres and dinner, live music, and awards & prizes. Details and registration form are available here: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcpdo/banquet Registration is available both on-line, as well as by paper check & form. Please register for the Banquet by Feb. 14, so that we can update the Chef.

We will take circuitous route to the 50 hundred block of Baltimore Ave. Dottie's Donut Shop and Coffee Place out there. Plus another circuitous route to make a real circuit! If KYW is reporting rain, snow, or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

We are still going to Conshohocken on Tuesdays. Kelly Dr, Manayunk Canal Tow Path, Schuylkill River Trail. Return via Center County Trail, Germantown Pike, Spring Mill Rd, River Road, Shawmount, Umbia, Cynwd Heritage Trail! If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

For 2/28: Leader has to work in the morning, so this ride will rock & roll in the afternoon. Pretty loop through Bucks County, from Langhorne to the Starbucks in Yardley. Indoor rest stop to warm up. There is also a Wawa in Yardley. Pass through Core Creek Park, alongside scenic Lake Luxembourg. Total climbing is 1225 ft, with most climbing before the rest stop. Flat stretch along River Road, approaching the rest stop. Coffee stop in Yardley is at mile 18. Start/Finish at Cairn University: Cairn is accessible via US-1 North to the Bellevue Ave Exit. Park in Parking Lot A, the first lot on the right on the University Driveway, directly across from the pond. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy 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 daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk, or snow activity. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing.

Be in the mood for hills and narrow roads. There will be a provision break at a WAWA on Sproul Rd, Broomall. So either pack a lunch or buy one there, take away for a lunch break in Ridley Creek State Park. Once around the loop trail, and a few more hills to get out of the creek valley, we take the lower route home. If KYW is reporting that it is raining, snowing or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride 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.

Friendly C+ ride with various destinations: BE SURE TO CHECK THE DAILY RIDE CALENDAR FOR RIDE LEADER AND DESTINATION INFORMATION. Bring money for lunch. 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.

I have no desire to perspire until the temperature gets higher. This will be a slow paced easy going tour through the city. Quick WAWA stop at mile 14.