Ride Calendar

BCP is officially restarting group rides this weekend, with safety measures to mitigate COVID-19. Today's Friday Frolic, we will be implementing safe social distancing - 20 ft apart while riding, at least 6 ft apart when stopped. Please bring mask and hand sanitizer with you. (Mask will be required at rest stops.) PREREGISTRATION option has been set-up for this ride, to save you writing time at the start. Preregistration is not required, but is encouraged, if you would like to avoid hand contact. If you prefer to sign-in at the start, please use hand sanitizer after signing. BIKE ROUTE DETAILS: Pretty meander from Ft. Washington to Warringtn/Jamison in Bucks County. Total climbing 2118 feet. Rest stop at Wawa is at Mile 23. Outbound via Horsham and Warrington, return via Jarrettown.

Consider this the next step up from the Toss of the DIce "C+". The average speed (measured at end of ride) is likely to be 14.5 - 15.5 mph. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Bring food or money for snack along the way, as well as a spare tube. Check daily listing for route information. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Please be familiar with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Rider Guidelines for COVID-19 Mitigation. Bring mask (for rest stop) & hand sanitizer. Preregistration required.

Friendly C+ ride with various destinations: Please be familiar with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Rider Guidelines for COVID-19 Mitigation. 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.

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. Confirm that the ride is on by emailing ride leaders.

Pretty loop in Bucks County, from Central Park in Doylestown to Kimberton Whole Foods in Ottsville. Weather forecast looks gorgeous! Total climbing 2515 ft. Outbound via Pipersville, return via Bedminster. Lots of wide open, green landscapes along the way. Food stop in Ottsville is at the mid-way point. COVID-19 Precautions in effect: please bring masks and hand sanitizer. We will maintain safe social distancing (20 ft apart while riding, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). PREREGISTRATION option has been set-up for this ride. Preregistration is NOT required, but is encouraged, to save writing time at the start, and to avoid hand contact. If you prefer to sign in at the start, please use hand sanitizer after signing. We will briefly review these COVID Guidelines for Riders before we start: file:///C:/Users/owner/Downloads/BCP%20COVID-19%20Rider%20Guidelines%20(1).pdf

Exploration of West Philly including Bartram's Garden, Cobb Creek Bike Trail and including a stop at Saad's Halal Restaurant for an opportunity to sample their famous chicken maroosh sandwich! Please be familiar with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Rider Guidelines for COVID-19 Mitigation. Bring mask (for rest stop) & hand sanitizer. Preregistration required.

Pretty and peaceful meander around scenic Hunterdon County, NJ, with multiple river crossings. Wawa stops at Mile 16 and 33. Option to make another stop if needed at QuickChek at Mile 51 in Ringoes, on the return. Total climbing is 2992 ft, with plenty of green vistas and quaint towns. COVID-19 mitigation strategies in effect: Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer with you. We will practice safe social distancing (20 ft apart while riding, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). PREREGISTRATION option is available for this ride, in order to save you writing time at the start, and to avoid hand contact. If you prefer to sign in at the start, please use hand sanitizer after signing. We will review the COVID Rider Guidelines before we start: file:///C:/Users/owner/Downloads/BCP%20COVID-19%20Rider%20Guidelines%20(1).pdf

Come along on a ride with new distancing and old destinations. Bring a mask so you won't be seen with a smile upside-down. This ride is designed for novice riders or those new to Philadelphia. All you need is a working bicycle and a bicycle helmet. You will learn about all the other acutraments needed to become a Savvy Cyclist. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio, one hour prior to start, ride canceles.

Welcome back! Ride to Giant in Flourtown for a snack break. Must bring mask for times off bike and please sign-up in advance and review Club guide for rides during covid. Our group will meet near the parking garage sign.

A leisurely evening ride from The Art Museum to Village Treats in Narberth and back. 7.5 miles out via West Fairmount Park, a short stop for ice cream in Narberth, 8 miles back via Strawberry Mansion Bridge with pre-sunset views of the city, and East Fairmount Park. New riders are welcome. A helmet is required. Bring water, a spare inner tube, and money for our stop. hand sanitizer is suggested. You must bring a mask, but do not need to wear it while riding. Please pre-register for the ride, which is limited to 10 people. We expect to return around 8 pm; sunset is at 8:31 pm.

Scheduled for most Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away the day's stresses, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. Relaxed pace. Cycle peaceful roads in Eastern Montgomery Co, with a brief rest stop for snack bathroom. Meet in the library parking lot. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. This Tuesday evening ride meets every Tuesday throughout the summer, weather permitting. (Rain cancels.) COVID Mitigation Strategies in Effect: we will practice safe social distancing (20 ft apart while riding, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Size of our group is limited to 10 riders, including the Leader. Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer. Pregistration option is available for this ride - preregistering on-line will save you writing time at the start. If you prefer to sign-in at the starting point, please use hand sanitizer after signing.

Mid morning ride to Chestnut Hill Coffee Shop, return via W Northwestrrn Ave, Barren Hill Rd and SRT. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

The Sunny Sunday D Virtual Zoom Meeting Group takes to the road finally, even if it Wednesday night. Helmets and Masks are required by the club. We will practice Social Distancing while riding and gathering. Please review the Covid-19 Rider Guidelines on the BCP website. We will gather at a different location in the middle of Drexel Park. Please preregister.

Scheduled for most Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away the day's stresses, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. Relaxed pace. Cycle peaceful roads in Eastern Montgomery Co, with a brief rest stop for snack bathroom. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. This Wednesday evening ride meets most weeks throughout the summer, weather permitting. (Rain cancels.) COVID Mitigation Strategies in Effect: we will practice safe social distancing (20 ft apart while riding, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Size of our group is limited to 10 riders, including the Leader. Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer. Preregistration option is available for this ride - preregistering on-line will save you writing time at the start. If you prefer to sign-in at the starting point, please use hand sanitizer after signing. Meet in the parking lot of the Flourtown Shopping Center on Bethlehem Pike (McDonald's is in the front of the lot, facing the Pike). In order to spread out the rider groups and avoid congestion, our D group will meet next to Mr. P's Pizza & Pasta.

We will ride the BCP famous Skippack route from Flourtown shopping center. B Pace, Expect 15-15.5 mph average. No drop policy. Rain and slick roads will cancel the ride.

This is a much slower version of the Thursday Night Hill Ride! It is the shorter version for now but as we get into August we will do the longer route. Plus I do this backwards ounce in a while. Seven Hills! Out to Penn Valley, down Mill Creek Rd to Flat Rock Park on the Montgomery County banks of the Schuylkill River, up out of the valley via Hollow and Hagys Ford Rds. Coffee at the end, Thunder Mug Cafe. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Scheduled for Thursday evenings throughout the summer, weather permitting. (Rain cancels.) Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away the day's stresses, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. Relaxed pace. Cycle mainly on the flat Schuylkill River Trail, at least in June, but we may gradually venture off the SRT to explore other roads and trails. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. COVID Mitigation Strategies in Effect: we will practice safe social distancing (20 ft apart while riding, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Size of our group is limited to 10 riders, including the Leader. Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer. Preregistration option is available for this ride - preregistering on-line will save you writing time at the start. If you prefer to sign-in at the starting point, please use hand sanitizer after signing.

A moderately hilly ride conquering Main Line hills that regroups at the top of each climb. As the days lengthen, so does the ride and we should be nearing 30 - 35 miles by July. No riders doing the listed pace will be dropped. Cue sheets will not be available. Bike lights are highly recommended. Please bring a mask for when off the bike and review Club rules for COVID-1. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride.

A true "C" version of the Thursday night hill ride, all welcome. Please bring a mask for when off the bike and review Club rules for covid. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. The ride will be limited to 10 people and folks who pre-registered will have priority. No ride if rain at start of ride or NOAA forecast of 50 percent or more chance of rain.

Ride from UDHS to the Cup o' Joe Cafe in Harleysville is a pretty route through Montgomery County, with a little dash of Bucks County. Outbound via Wrenfield. Porta-potty & brief snack break in Highlands Park at Mile 13. Lunch stop at Cup o' Joe in Harleysville at Mile 26. (We can sit outside, for social distancing.) Return via West Point and BlueBell. Total climbing 2063 ft. If another water/potty or ice cream break is needed on the return, we can stop at Merrymead Farm at Mile 34, if the group would like. COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies: Our group will be limited to 10 riders, including the Leader. We will maintain safe social distancing (20 ft while cycling, at least 6 ft when stopped.) Please bring masks and hand sanitizer. PREREGISTRATION option is available for this ride listing. Preregistration is not required, but is encouraged, to save you writing tme (and contact with the pen & paper) at the ride start. If you would prefer to sign the waiver in person at the start, please use hand sanitixer after signing. 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 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.

Pleasant morning ride to the newest attraction in the Wisahicon Park, the Rittenhouse Town Coffee and Bicycle Repair Shop. We take a little easier route out of the Schuylkill River Valley to W Hunting Park Ave and Henry Ave, Walnut Lane Bridge to enter Rittenhouse Town off Wisahicon Ave. Route home is over the paved Wisahicon Trail to Ridge Ave and down Martin Luther King Dr. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Consider this the next step up from the Toss of the DIce "C+" with more hills. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Bring food or money for snack along the way, as well as a spare tube. Check daily listing for route information. Due to chance of heavy thunderstorms in afternoon I have shortened the ride to Devon. The break stop will be Pour Richards. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Please be familiar with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Rider Guidelines for COVID-19 Mitigation, and bring a mask for the rest stop. Optional after ride drinks at Cosmic Cafe.

Various rides ranging 45-65 miles. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Bring food or money for snack along the way, as well as a spare tube, tire irons and multi-tool. Check daily listing for route information. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Please be familiar with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Rider Guidelines for COVID-19 Mitigation, and bring a mask for the rest stop. Preregistration required. If you want a cue PDF, please send me your email address.

Scenic and pretty route, from Parkside Place Park in Upper Gwynedd to the OWowCow Creamery in Wrightstown, Bucks County. The outbound portion will include the 202 Parkway Trail, and the return will include the Horsham Power Line trail. At mile 12, we can take a quick bathroom/snack break if needed at the Del Val College Market on Lower State Rd in Doylestown. The ice cream & lunch stop is at mile 28. There is an organic food market, a country store (sandwich shop/deli), and a pizzeria/Italian restaurant near the creamery in the same complex. On the return, at mile 38, we can stop at Wawa for water, etc. The middle portion of this route is particularly green and peaceful, and crosses two creeks (Jericho and Neshaminy). MEETING POINT: Parkside Place Park on Sumneytown Pike is across the street from the huge Merck building. Meet in the parking lot across from the public swimming pool. COVID-19 MITIGATION STRATEGIES: Ride will be limited to 10 riders, including the Leader. We will maintain proper social distancing (20 ft apart when riding, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Please bring masks and hand sanitizer. OPTIONAL PREREGISTRATION is available for this ride listing - preregistering on-line is not required, but is encouraged, in order to save you writing time at the start. If you prefer to sign the waiver in person at the start, please use hand sanitizer after signing. Details on BCP's Rider Guidelines (for COVID Mitigation) are available here: file:///C:/Users/owner/Downloads/BCP%20COVID-19%20Rider%20Guidelines%20(1).pdf

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. Confirm that the ride is on by emailing ride leaders.

Going to Daryl's Pastries for donuts and regular coffee. We cycle up to Glenside, PA via Cresheim Valley Dr and return paralleling the suburban Reading Rail Road lines back into the city and Ogontz Ave back to Fairmount Park. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Meet in the Spring Mill SEPTA parking lot on Hector St, opposite the late Riverbend Cycles. Bring enough H2O and snacks to last the entire ride. Make a potty stop before you arrive (McDonalds on Rt 23 in West Conshy). This route was designed for the Thursday evening rides, and no rest stop is built into the ride. It will be a true “C” ride with regrouping. We will be using the easiest hills we can find, but when you start at a river, pretty much any way is UP. “Preregistration Required” helps to keep procedures and paper handling to a minimum. The start time is a little later so people (like me) can ride to the start if they want. There will be no Q sheet. The online map is: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33012301 This route is an easy one. If riders like it, I will try to post others from the Thursday library.

Scenic loop around Bucks County. Part of the route will circle around picturesque Lake Nockamixon. Pretty countryside and quaint towns. There are rest stops at mile 16 (Wawa) and mile 38 (Turkey Hill). On the return, we have an optional stop if needed at the Carversville Store at mile 56. Cue sheets will be provided. Total elevation gain 4180 feet. This ride leaves early, in order to return in time for Father's Day festivities - treasure the time you have with your Dad. COVID-19 MITIGATION STRATEGIES in EFFECT: Group size is limited to 10 riders, including the Leader. CO-LEADER WELCOME: If you would like to lead this route at an alternative pace, we can divide this group of 10 into two smaller groups. We will practice safe social distancing/spacing (20 ft apart while cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Please bring masks and hand sanitizer. (Masks are required at all rest stops.) OPTIONAL PREREGISTRATION is available for this ride listing. Preregistration is not required, but is encouraged, to save you writing time at the ride start. If you pre-register on-line, you do not need to sign in at the start. If you prefer to sign-in at the start, please use hand sanitizer after signing.

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced socially distanced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond for any age and new riders.. Helmet and face mask required by rules of the club. Please bring water, extra tube, $ for mid ride snack stop. Please preregister.

A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. This week we will likely head to the Ardmore Wawa for a quick bite to eat and return given the forecast. Meet at the parking lot sign at the Oval behind the Art Museum. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. The ride must be limited to 10 and those who preregister will have priority. No ride if rain at start of ride or NOAA forecast of 50 percent or more chance of rain.

Brisk ride up the Schuylkill River Trail to Nudy's Cafe in Conshohocken for takeout and eating on the bus stop bench. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Scheduled for most Monday evenings throughout the summer. Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away the day's stresses, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity, relaxed, recovery ride. Cycle peaceful roads in Eastern Montgomery Co. Mileage will depend on the length of evening daylight. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. Occasionally, this ride may be cancelled, if there is a special club event at another location. COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT: Please review these Rider Guidelines for COVID Mitigation: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf

We will cycle a traditional route out to Le Petit Mitron for a coffee and French pastries. Return via Bryn Mawr Ave and Rock Hill Rd. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to the start, ride cancels.

SPECIAL RIDE TONIGHT - Memorial Ride to honor Sam Ozer, the 17-y.o. young man who was tragically, fatally struck while cycling on Sunday afternoon in the Roxborough neighborhood. Assemble in the parking lot of Cadence Cycling in Main St, next to the multi-screen movie theatre. Assemble at 5:45pm, for a 6:00pm start. The group will ride around MLK Drive. This will be a slow, quiet, respectful ride. COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT: Please review these Rider Guidelines for COVID Mitigation: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf

Mid morning ride to Chestnut Hill Coffee Shop, return via W Northwestrrn Ave, Barren Hill Rd and SRT. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Scheduled for most Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away the day's stresses, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. Relaxed pace. Cycle peaceful roads in Eastern Montgomery Co, with a brief rest stop for snack bathroom. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. This Wednesday evening ride meets most weeks throughout the summer, weather permitting. (Rain cancels.) COVID Mitigation Strategies in Effect: we will practice safe social distancing (20 ft apart while riding, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Size of our group is limited to 10 riders, including the Leader. Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer. Preregistration option is available for this ride - preregistering on-line will save you writing time at the start. If you prefer to sign-in at the starting point, please use hand sanitizer after signing. Meet in the parking lot of the Flourtown Shopping Center on Bethlehem Pike (McDonald's is in the front of the lot, facing the Pike). In order to spread out the rider groups and avoid congestion, our D group will meet next to Mr. P's Pizza & Pasta.

This is a much slower version of the Thursday Night Hill Ride! It is the shorter version for now but as we get into August we will do the longer route. Plus I do this backwards ounce in a while. Seven Hills! Out to Penn Valley, down Mill Creek Rd to Flat Rock Park on the Montgomery County banks of the Schuylkill River, up out of the valley via Hollow and Hagys Ford Rds. Coffee at the end, Thunder Mug Cafe. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Scheduled for Thursday evenings throughout the summer, weather permitting. (Rain cancels.) Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away the day's stresses, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. Relaxed pace. Cycle mainly on the flat Schuylkill River Trail, at least in June, but we may gradually venture off the SRT to explore other roads and trails. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. COVID Mitigation Strategies in Effect: we will practice safe social distancing (20 ft apart while riding, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Size of our group is limited to 10 riders, including the Leader. Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer. Preregistration option is available for this ride - preregistering on-line will save you writing time at the start. If you prefer to sign-in at the starting point, please use hand sanitizer after signing.

A moderately hilly ride conquering Main Line hills that regroups at the top of each climb. As the days lengthen, so does the ride and we should be nearing 30 - 35 miles by July. No riders doing the listed pace will be dropped. Cue sheets will not be available. Bike lights are highly recommended. Please bring a mask for when off the bike and review Club rules for COVID-19. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride. Preregistration required.

A true "C" version of the Thursday night hill ride, all welcome. Ride canceled if raining at start or 50 pct or more chance of rain during ride time.

If you can't go cross country, go overnight! Organizing a series of Cycle Touring Backpacking, this tour will be to French Creek PA State Park, two days of vigorous cycling and one overnight camping. We will go out the Schuylkill River Trail to Servpro of Reading them up, and I mean up to the state park and campground. Return by Pughtown Rd, Phoenixville and the SRT. Cost about $25 for shared camp site and simple camp dinner plus personal expenses for lunches and coffee stops. Expected Saturday return around 5pm. More details by contacting leader. Rain or shine. There will be other into Bikepacking Tours, three days/two nights, and five days/four nights.

Pretty loop from Upper Dublin High School to Skippack for COFFEE at Feine Cafe. Coffee brings out our better sides, yes? Outbound via Gwynedd, Centre Squarte, Whitpain. Return via Evansburg. On the outbound, there are a couple of parks with bathroom facilities for a quick rest stop, if needed - Centre Square Park at mile 14, and/or Heebner Park at mile 19. Please bring a snack bar, for the quick potty stop. Lunch/coffee stop at Feine Cafe is at mile 28. THE CAFE IS OPEN FOR CARRY OUT - we can sit outside with our lunch/coffee. Total climbing 2500ft. 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. COVID PRECAUTIONS: Social distancing (20 ft apart while cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped. Please avoid clustering at intersections, and be mindful of pedestrians at crosswalks. Please bring masks and hand sanitizer. On-line preregistration is strongly encouraged, in order to help the Leader plan for the correct group size. Preregistering saves you writing time at the ride start. Details of the COVID Rider Guidelines are here: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf

Beautiful ride through Lancaster and Lebanon Counties for an al fresco lunch at the historic Jigger Shop in the town of Mount Gretna, based on Dave Ziccardi's classic route. Moderately to dramatically rolling terrain with a few flat and sustained climbing sections on the way out. After the short climb out of Mount Gretna, the way back will be noticeably easier and will include a brief water stop. Anyone wanting to ride a slower pace and/or do fewer miles can opt for a self-guided (after mile 21.3), less hilly 48 mile route which skips Mt. Gretna. Start PROMPTLY AT 8:30, so please plan to arrive by 8:15, in order to stay ahead of the afternoon heat. If it's your first time doing this ride, please contact leader by evening by Friday evening, with questions re. driving directions or parking. Bad weather, including extreme heat, will cancel. A go/no-go message will be added to this listing by 6:30 a.m. if the weather is questionable. HEAT ADVISORY: Although this route is LOVELY, we will have limited amounts of shade. Please bring (and consume) plenty of fluids and electrolyte snacks, and please remember the sunblock. Total climbing is 3946 ft. REST STOPS: On the outbound and return, we will stop at convenience stores/gas stations. The mid-way LUNCH STOP, Jigger Shop, is now open for outside patio seating. There are plenty of benches outside of the Jigger Shop, to spread our group out. BCP's "SUMMER CENTURY" event is ongoing from June 20 to July 20, so, this route will help you rack up some miles toward your total of 100. COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS IN EFFECT: Our group size is limited to 10 riders, including the Leader. We need to be 20 ft apart while riding, and at least 6 ft apart when stopped. Please refer to this document for details of our COVID Guidelines for Riders: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf Please take advantage of the on-line Pre-Registration set-up for this ride - this will save you writing time at start, and allows you to avoid handling the pen at the ride start. Please being masks and hand sanitizer.

Ride Level: Various rides ranging 45-65 miles. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Bring food or money for snack along the way, as well as a spare tube, tire irons and multi-tool. Check daily listing for route information. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Please be familiar with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Rider Guidelines for COVID-19 Mitigation, and bring a mask for the rest stop. Preregistration required. If you want a cue PDF, please send me your email address.

Consider this the next step up from the Toss of the DIce "C+" with more hills (5,100 ft). This week the SimonS ride Elpis, but in reverse w/pizza stop in Paoli. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Bring food or money for snack along the way, as well as a spare tube. Check daily listing for route information. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Please be familiar with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Rider Guidelines for COVID-19 Mitigation, and bring a mask for the rest stop. Optional after ride drink at Cosmic Cafe.

PLEASE BRING A MASK FOR THE WAWA STOP. (WE ARE STILL IN YELLOW). A BANDANA WILL BE OK. Easy pace C ride through Ambler to the Power Line Trail. WAWA stop at 15 miles. There will be a bit of climbing, but nothing too steep. Preregister to keep paper handling to a minimum. No bathroom at the start. Make a pit stop before you arrive and bring water for the first half.

Pretty, scenic meander through Chester County, based on/adapted from an annual charity event ride (Chester County Challenge for Cancer Ride, to benefit Chester County Hospital). This route has been modified to include convenience stores as rest stops. Cycle past peaceful, green landscapes and farms, with multiple crossings of the picturesque Brandywine Creek. Total climbing is 5100 ft, but, there are also flat & gently rolling stretches along the creek, and in the farmlands. Quick convenience store stop at Mile 11, to stock up on fluids and snacks. Lunch stop is at Mile 35 in Parkesburg, at the Turkey Hill mini-mart. On the return, we have an ice cream parlor stop (with outdoor patio) at Mile 55 in Unionville. Start/Finish at Hillsdale School is near the intersection of W. Market and Bradford Ave. COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT: Please bring mask and hand sanitizer. Group size limited to 10 riders, including the Leader. Safe social distancing. Please refer to Rider Guidelines for COVID for more details: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf Please arrive by 8:15, in order to leave by 8:30.

Come along on a ride with new distancing and old destinations. Bring a mask so you won't be seen with a smile upside-down. This ride is designed for novice riders or those new to Philadelphia. All you need is a working bicycle and a bicycle helmet. You will learn about all the other acutraments needed to become a Savvy Cyclist. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio, one hour prior to start, ride canceles.

to Giant Supermarket in Flourtown and back. Out via Chestnut Hill, back via Barren Hill Rd, RIver Rd. ...a true C ride that waits to regroup. This is a slight variation of the traditional route to pass Erdenheim Farm. Must bring mask for times off bike. Please pre-register and review Club guide for rides during Covid -19 outbreak. Our group will meet near the parking garage sign on the Italian Fountain Circle.

We will take the Cross CountyTrail up to the Whitemarsh Shoping Center, Butler Pike and Ridge Pike. We will have coffee either at Panera Bread or Starbucks. Home down Spring Mill Rd to River Rd and then the SRT. If KYW is reporting rain one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Scheduled for most Monday evenings throughout the summer. Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away the day's stresses, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity, relaxed, recovery ride. Cycle peaceful roads in Eastern Montgomery Co. Mileage will depend on the length of evening daylight. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. Occasionally, this ride may be cancelled, if there is a special club event at another location. COVID PRECAUTIONS in effect. Please refer to https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf for details on Rider Guidelines for COVID. If you PREREGISTER for this ride, you will save writing time, and avoid having to handle the paper & pen at the ride start. Please bring mask and hand sanitizer with you.

PLEASE RSVP - Small "B" category rides starting Monday 6/8/20. Meet at Westlakes Corporate Center Parking on the Chester Valley Trail. This is behind the new Springhill Suites Hotel off of Rte. 252. We'll ride many of the roads that we use on the COS rides. Will break into groups of less than 10 and abide by the SCU/BCP COVID-19 Mitigation Guidelines at all times. Ride leader(s) will sign you in. Will publish route on Monday mornings so you can download to device. No cue sheets will be handed out.

We will cycle a traditional route out to Le Petit Mitron for a coffee and French pastries. Return via Bryn Mawr Ave and Rock Hill Rd. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to the start, ride cancels.

Scheduled for most Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away the day's stresses, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. Relaxed pace. Cycle peaceful roads in Eastern Montgomery Co. Meet in the library parking lot. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. This Tuesday evening ride meets every Tuesday throughout the summer, weather permitting, unless there is another special club event in a different location. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT: Please refer to this document on our website, for details on Rider Guidelines to mitigate COVID: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf Please bring mask and hand sanitizer with you. Social distancing, both while cycling, and when stopped. ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION is strongly encouraged, in order to save you writing time at the ride start, and to avoid having to handle to paper & pen to sign-in at the start. If you preregister on-line, your electronic signature is all you need on the waiver.