Ride Calendar

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.

Most Wednesday evenings in summer, weather permitting. Gently paced, post-work ride to pedal away stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Peaceful roads Eastern Montgomery Co, w/brief rest stop. Please bring lights. COVID: safe social distance (20 ft apart while riding, >6 ft apart when stopped). Group size limited to 10 riders, including Leader. Please bring mask & hand sanitizer. Preregistration saves you writing time at start. If you sign-in at start, please use hand sanitizer. Meet in parking lot of Flourtown Shop Ctr Bethlehem Pike (McDonald's in front, facing the Pike).

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 Hagysford Rds. Coffee at the end, Thunder Mug Cafe. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away work stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Meet in same parking lot as the "Multi-Level Conshohocken Rides". Start by riding on Schuylkill River Trail, and/or, Cross County Trail, which connects the Schuylkill w/Plymouth Meeting . As riders get stronger, we can turn off the trails and explore some pretty roads in the area. Please bring lights in case we return at dark. 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.

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.

C version of the Thursday Hill Ride. Four steep hills in Gladwyne, and we wait at the top of each hill. Some climbing ability required. Please pre-register though not required. A mask is required for the meet-up but optional while riding. No ride if rain at start or NOAA forecast of 50 percent or more chance of rain during ride.

COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT: Please refer to this document 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 touching paper & pen to sign-in at the start. If you preregister on-line, your electronic signature suffices for the waiver.  TODAY'S RIDE: Pretty loop from Prophecy Creek Park in Broad Axe/Blue Bell, to Dublin, Bucks County for lunch. Choice of places to eat at the mid-way point in Dublin - the Dam Good Cafe, pizzeria, IGA Market, etc. Dam Good Cafe is open for outdoor dining and take out. IGA Market would be a quicker food stop (and, outdoors). Terrain is mostly rolling. Most of the climbing is in the middle portion, but no severe climbs. Total elevation gain 2151 ft. On the return, if another water stop is needed, there is a shopping center at Mile 36, and a Wawa in North Wales at mile 41. Along the way, we'll ride through Gwynedd, Lansdale, Line Lexington, Colmar, and Blue Bell. Start/Finish at Prophecy Creek Park has a porta-potty. 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. 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.

Pleasant morning ride to the newest attraction in the Wisahicon Park, the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop. CWe 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

Pretty meander for early morning on the 4th for July, before we go to afternoon BBQ's and picnics with family. Quiet loop from Ft. Washington to Warrington/Jamison in Bucks County. Total climbing 2118 feet. Outdoor rest stop at Wawa is at Mile 23. Outbound via Horsham and Warrington, return via Jarrettown. ICE CREAM after the ride: when we return to UDHS, we can go ~1 mile down the road to Sweet Briar Cafe in Ambler for ice cream, frozen yogurt, etc. Sweet Briar is also an outdoor rest stop. 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 a mask and hand sanitizer with you. Social distancing, both while cycling, and when stopped. Group size is limited to 10 riders, including the Leader. If we have a large group, we can divide into two smaller groups. ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION is strongly encouraged, in order to save you writing time at the ride start, and to avoid touching the paper & pen to sign-in at the start. If you preregister on-line, your electronic signature is printed on the waiver. 

Consider this the next step up from the Toss of the DIce "C+" with more hills (5,200). 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. This week the SimonS ride Elpis, but in reverse. Pizza stop in Paoli. 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.

The ride leaves at 9:00 am. 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.

BACK IN TIME FOR BBQ! Easy paced C ride out on the Schuylkill and Cynwyd Trails, then back through Gladwyne and Villanova. Rest stop at Trader Joe's in Ardmore at 15 miles. We will regroup at hill tops and traffic signals. Even though we are in "Green", PLEASE BRING A MASK for the rest stop.

This will be an OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride for D riders to the Lower Perkiomen Valley Park . It will be a much longer D ride, but there are minimal hills. There will, also, be an option to take the train back to the start from Norristown. We will ride so that we can eat hot dogs half way through the ride. What better way to help celebrate a holiday. Bring helmet and mask (required by club rules). Bring extra tube, hand sanitizer, and water.

In a seashore state of mind? Today, we'll visit the central Jersey shore in Monmouth County, beaches more familiar to New Yorkers. This scenic route is popular with the Princeton FreeWheelers. In addition to cycling along Ocean Drive in the pretty seaside towns of Spring Lake and Belmar, we’ll also ride around Perrineville Lake, Manasquan Reservoir, and Lake Como. Outdoor Lunch stop at Belmar Beach around mile 40, plus rest stops along the way, to and from Belmar. After Belmar, we will continue north along the Ocean Drive to the seashore towns of Ocean Grove and Asbury Park, before returning inland to the starting point. The middle of the route (near the beach) is flat. The beginning and end portions have very gently rolling hills, but nothing steep. We will stop to regroup as needed. Total elevation gain is 2265 ft. Driving Directions to the starting point at Etra Lake Park: 1) New Jersey Turnpike North to Exit 8 – Hightstown/Freehold (NJ-133). 2) From the Turnpike exit ramp, quickly turn right onto Milford Rd. 3) In 1.1 miles, turn left at “T” at County Rd 571/Etra-Perrineville Rd. (Etra Lake will be on your left.) 4) In 0.2 miles, turn left at 3-way onto Disbrow Hill Rd. Parking lot will be on your left. Please allow 75 mins driving time from Phila. Please contact the Leader with any questions, re. driving directions, carpooling, etc. COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: 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-19" for more details: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.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.

This week we will do a longer ride to Ambler for a lunch stop. Please pre-register though not required. A mask is required at meet-up but not while riding.

Ride in the '80's - Temps are forecast to be in the relatively cooler 80's by the finish of the ride! Goal is to average 13+ mph on this ride out to the Pencoyd Trail. Note: BCP COVID guidelines will be followed

Schuylkill River Trail to the Cross County Trail to the Barns and Nobles Book Store where there is a coffee bar, in the Plymouth Meeting Mall. Return via Germantown Pike, Butler Pike and Spring Mill. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

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.

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.

Our destination will be in Wynnewood, the Delancey St Bagels for this Tuesday. Easy and sweet. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to 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 bring a mask and hand sanitizer with you. We will practice safe social distancing (20 ft apart while cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Please review this document, re. Rider Guidelines to mitigate COVID: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION has been set-up for this ride....preregistering will save you writing time at the ride start. Your electronic signature will suffice on the waiver form, and you will avoid having to touch the paper and pen. If you prefer to sign in at the ride start, please use hand sanitizer after handling the pen and paper.

We will take a traditional route to Chestnut Hill but won't stop there. We will keep going down to the top of the city to it's Northwest corner to have lunch or late breakfast at Brunos, a popular stop for the Sunday Spin Off Ride. Return via the SRT. If KYW is reporting rain outside rain studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Most Wednesday evenings in summer, weather permitting. Gently paced, post-work ride to pedal away stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Peaceful roads Eastern Montgomery Co, w/brief rest stop. Please bring lights. COVID: safe social distance (20 ft apart while riding, >6 ft apart when stopped). Group size limited to 10 riders, including Leader. Please bring mask & hand sanitizer. ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION has been set up for this ride. Your electronic signature on the Pre-Reg form is sufficient for the waiver. Preregistration saves you writing time at the start, and saves you from having to touch the pen & paper. If you sign-in at start, please use hand sanitizer after handling the pen. Meet in parking lot of Flourtown Shop Ctr Bethlehem Pike (McDonald's in front, facing the Pike).

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 Hagysford Rds. Coffee at the end, Thunder Mug Cafe. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

SPECIAL EARLIER START TIME for 7/9 only - 4:00pm. Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away work stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Meet in same parking lot as the "Multi-Level Conshohocken Rides". Start by riding on Schuylkill River Trail, and/or, Cross County Trail, which connects the Schuylkill w/Plymouth Meeting . As riders get stronger, we can turn off the trails and explore some pretty roads in the area. Please bring lights in case we return at dark. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT. Please bring masks and hand sanitizer. Safe social distancing - 20 ft apart while pedaling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped. Please read this document, re. Rider Guidelines for mitigating COVID: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION is available for this ride - to save you writing time at the ride start. Your electronic signature will suffice for the waiver form, and you will avoid having to touch the pen & paper. If you prefer to sign in at the ride start, please use hand sanitizer after handling the pen and paper.

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. Optional after-ride socially distant drinks at Cosmic (bring ID & money). Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride. Preregistration required.

C version of the Thursday Hill Ride. Four steep hills in Gladwyne, and we wait at the top of each hill. Some climbing ability required. Please pre-register though not required. A mask is required for the meet-up but optional while riding. No ride if rain at start or NOAA forecast of 50 percent or more chance of rain during ride.

RESCHEDULED for 7/17, due to tropical storm on 7/10: "The Best of Montco" by Charlie B. This route provides fantastic scenery. Rolling terrain with 53 miles, 3238 ft of climbing. Bathroom and food stops. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT: Please review this document, re. Rider Guidelines for COVID mitigation: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf Please bring mask and hand sanitizer with you. Safe social distancing - 20 ft apart while pedaling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped. ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION is available for this ride. Preregistering saves you writing time at the ride start, and allows you to avoid touching the pen & paper. Your electronic signature will suffice for the waiver. If you prefer to sign in at the ride start, please use hand sanitizer after touching the pen paper. 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.

Pleasant morning ride to the newest attraction in the Wisahicon Park, the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop. CWe 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

If you can't go cross country, go over night. Green Lane Park camp ground awaits our over night! We cycle out the Schyulkill River Tail and the Perkiomen CreekTrail with our tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, a change of clothing, towel and toiletries, on the rear rack of your bicyle. Share camp fee of $12.00. pack a lunch, recommend peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. We will eat dinner at a pizzaria full service restaurant. We will boil water for instant hot chocolate, coffee or tea in the morning before breaking camp. Full breakfast will be at a restaurant along the trail in Schwenksville. Returning home around 3 pm Sunday. Must pre register. Any questions, call or text leader. Watch for three day, two night camping trip in New Jersey then a five day, four night camping trip circumnavigating the Delaware Bay end of July and in August.

Picturesque route developed by Charlie B. Scenic loop around Lancaster County, Rolling terrain, with 3160 ft of climbing. Most of the climbing is in the first half. Details on the food stops will be added shortly to this description. The middle portion of this route ventures a little bit into southern Lebanon County, passing the Middle Creek Reservoir, then returning to Lancaster County. We will also cross the Conestoga River. Photography lovers will also love this ride. Please assemble by 8:30, in order to leave promptly by 8:45am. This will allow us to get a head start on the afternoon heat. ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION has been set-up, to save you writing time at the ride start. COVID PRECAUTIONS in effect. Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer with you. Please refer to this document for details on COVID mitigation strategies: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf

Consider this the next step up from the Toss of the DIce "C+" with more hills (5,000 ft). 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. This week a SImonS ride with a coffee stop in West Chester & apple donuts at Northbrook Marketplace. 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.

We will ride over to Ariana's Taqueria at the Berlin Farmers Market for some authentic Mexican tacos and more. See JL Jupiters review at https://www.facebook.com/Jljupitertv/videos/264121421485899/ Must pre-register and ride limited to first 10 persons. We will follow all BCP COVID Rider Guidelines

The ride leaves at 9:00 am. 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.

Moderate paced ride up to the Power Line Trail with a WAWA stop at 15 miles. We will regroup at traffic signals and hill tops. PLEASE bring a face mask for the WAWA stop. There is no bathroom at the start :( Please make a pit stop before you arrive and bring enough H2O to get you to mile 15 (forecast is hot).

Scenic tour of rural Burlington County's farm and orchard country, based on/adapted from the Spellbound Century event ride held in late July. Very pretty and peaceful landscapes, crossing a creek or two. Terrain is gently rolling, with total elevation gain of 2000 ft. Dunkin' Donuts at Mile 18, farmer's market/orchard stops at mile 26 & 48, & 69. Driving Directions from Palmyra, NJ (Tacony-Palmyra Bridge): NJ-73 East > US-130 North > Right onto Creek Rd > Left onto Marne Highway > Cross over 295 & NJ Turnpike > Left onto Deacon Rd to the park. Here is the map link for the drive from Tacony-Palmyra Bridge to the ride start at the park: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24119393 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 (20 ft apart, and when stopped (> 6ft apart). ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION is strongly encouraged, in order to save you writing time at the ride start, and to avoid having to touch the paper & pen to at the start. If you preregister on-line, your electronic signature will suffice for the waiver. 

A leisurely afternoon 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 or coffee in Narberth, 8 miles back via Strawberry Mansion Bridge with views of the city, then 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.

A true “C” ride which cheerfully waits to regroup (at the required distance). Usually 25-35 miles, usually with a lunch stop.

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

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.

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 bring a mask and hand sanitizer with you. We will maintain safe social distancing (20 ft while pedaling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Please refer to this document for details on Rider Guidelines to mitigate COVID: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION is strongly encouraged, in order to save you writing iime at the ride start, and to avoid having to touch the pen & paper. Your electronic signature will suffice for the waiver. If you prefer to sign in at the start, please use hand sanitizerafter signing.

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. ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION is available for this ride. Preregistering is strongly encouraged - it saves you writing time at the ride start, and allows you to avoid touching the pen & paper, due to COVID precautions. Your electronic signature will suffice for the waiver. If you prefer to sign in at the ride start, please use hand sanitizer after touching pen & paper. COVID PRECAUTIONS: Social distancing (20 ft apart while pedaling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Please bring mask and hand sanitizer. Please review the details of Rider Guidelines for COVID Mitigation here: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf

Let's see what Coffee Shops are open in Historic Germantown. Germantown Espresso Bar? Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books? Ultimo? If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to ride start, ride cancels.

Special edition of the Wednesday Delightful, Delicious ride, moved earlier, due to the BCP Board meeting tonight. Easy-paced ride from the Barnes & Noble in Plymouth Meeting/Conshohocken to the Barnes & Noble in Valley Forge/Devon and back. Bathroom and snack break at the Barnes & Noble in Devon. The cafe at Barnes & Noble is open for carry out. Most of the route (outbound and return) will be on the flat Cross-County Trail and Schuylkill River Trail. We'll cross the Schuylkill River on Sullivan's Bridge at Valley Forge, near Betzwood. The middle portion of the route (in Valley Forge National Park) does have some hill-climbing, but we can climb at a relaxed pace. Total elevation is 1038 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT: Please bring mask and hand sanitizer with you. We will practice safe social distancing (20 ft while pedaling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION is strongly encouraged, to save you writing time at the ride start, and to avoid handling the pen & paper. Your electronic signature will suffice for the waiver. If you prefer to sign-in at the ride start, please use hand sanitizer after touching the pen. Details on Rider Guidelines for mitigating COVID are here: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf The start/finish in Plymouth Meeting is at 2300 Chemical Rd in the Metroplex, the shopping center between Germantown and Ridge Pikes. The Cross-County Trail runs alongside the Metroplex.

This is a much slower version of the Thursday Night Hill Ride! It is the shorter version for now and today we will not go below sea level but as we get into August we will do the longer route. Seven Hills! Out to Penn Valley, down Mill Creek Rd to become Concohoken State Rd to Rock Hill Rd. Coffee at the end, Thunder Mug Cafe. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away work stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Meet in same parking lot as the "Multi-Level Conshohocken Rides". Start by riding on Schuylkill River Trail, and/or, Cross County Trail, which connects the Schuylkill w/Plymouth Meeting . As riders get stronger, we can turn off the trails and explore some pretty roads in the area. Please bring lights in case we return at dark. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT. Please bring masks and hand sanitizer.

C version of the Thursday Hill Ride. Four steep hills in Gladwyne, and we wait at the top of each hill. Some climbing ability required. Please pre-register though not required. Limit to about 10 riders and pre-registrants have priority. A mask is required for the meet-up but optional while riding. No ride if rain at start or NOAA forecast of 50 percent or more chance of rain during ride.

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. Optional after-ride socially distant drinks at Cosmic or Parks on Tap (bring ID & money). Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride. Preregistration required.

RESCHEDULED from 7/10, due to tropical storm last week: "The Best of Montco" by Charlie B. This route provides fantastic scenery. Rolling terrain with 53 miles, 3238 ft of climbing. Bathroom and food stops. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT: Please review this document, re. Rider Guidelines for COVID mitigation: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf Please bring mask and hand sanitizer with you. Safe social distancing - 20 ft apart while pedaling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped. ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION is available for this ride. Preregistering saves you writing time at the ride start, and allows you to avoid touching the pen & paper. Your electronic signature will suffice for the waiver. If you prefer to sign in at the ride start, please use hand sanitizer after touching the pen paper. 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.

Pleasant morning ride to the newest attraction in the Wisahicon Park, the Papper Trail Bike Coffee 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 (not so many this week; 3,000 ft). 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. A circular route to Valley Forge with morning coffee stop and afternoon water ice. Optional after-ride drink at Cosmic Cafe. 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.

Explore western Burlington County including stop at Castle Harbor Drive-In and bonus stop at Mart Pretzel for an opportunity to try their Boost Slushie! Ride also features the historic borough of Riverton to see the Riverton Yacht Club, 9th oldest in the USA. Note: BCP COVID Rider Guidelines will be followed

We'll be going to Wegmans in King of Prussia. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. 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. Pre-registration was an option when this ride was originally posted, but was dropped, and my attempts to restore it have been unsuccessful. If more than 10 people show up up, we can have a second ride for the overflow following closely.

A little bit of Ambler, a little bit of Gwynedd, a little bit of West Point, and Garfield Park. WAWA stop at 16 miles. PLEASE bring a mask for WAWA. No bathroom at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive. Bring enough H2O for 16 miles.

Pretty and peaceful route in picturesque Hunterdon County, NJ, including historic Oldwick village and the scenic Round Valley Reservoir. Wawa rest stop at Mile 18. Oldwick General Store and Cafe at Mile 34. Convenience store stop at Mile 57. Short-cut options available if needed.

As you can see, I goofed. Something else came up for Saturday. A little bit of Ambler, a little bit of Gynedd, a little bit of West Point, and Garfield Park. WAWA stop at 16 miles. PLEASE bring a mask for WAWA. No bathroom at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive. Bring enough H2O for 16 miles.

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. All levels and ages welcomed. Distance may be modified, depending on how hot it is on Sunday. Please bring water, Sunscreen, extra tube, Helmet and mask(required by the club), and $ for mid-ride snack stop. There might be a hill or two, but we will regroup and allow for breathing to return to normal before continuing the ride.

We will ride to Giant in Flourtown at an easy pace given the heat. This is a C pace and we cheerfully wait to regroup. Bring plenty of water. No ride if rain at start or 50 pct or more chance of rain in NOAA forecast. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged but not required. We will limit ride to about 10 riders and those who preregistered have priority. Must bring a mask for the initial assembly and the lunch stop ordering.

Brisk ride up the Schuylkill River Trail to The Great American Pub in Conshohocken for outdoor dinning for an early lunch. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

CANCELLED for 7/20, due to EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING. AFTERNOON TEMPERATURE will be too extreme for safe cycling. THIS RIDE WILL RESUME NEXT MONDAY. BCP is hosting a legal webinar via Zoom tonight at 7:00pm, entitled "Bicycling and the Law". This ride has been moved a few hours earlier, in order to get home for the webinar. Due to the heat, distance will be limited to 20 miles max, as tolerated by the riders. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: 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.

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 GET, Great Expectations Together in Narberth. 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. SUGGESTED ROUTE for 7/21: Glenside to Ambler, 26mi, with a rest stop at Weaver's Way Co-Op in Ambler at Mile 14. (Please see the route map link.) This route can be shortened a bit here and there, if needed.

We did not get to Brunos last week due to a threat of rain expressed at the start of the ride. We will take a traditional route to Chestnut Hill but won't stop there. We will keep going down to the top of the city to it's Northwest corner to have lunch or late breakfast at Brunos, a popular stop for the Sunday Spin Off Ride. Return via the SRT. If KYW is reporting rain outside rain studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Most Wednesday evenings in summer, weather permitting. Gently paced, post-work ride to pedal away stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Peaceful roads Eastern Montgomery Co, w/brief rest stop. Please bring lights. COVID: safe social distance (20 ft apart while riding, >6 ft apart when stopped). Group size limited to 10 riders, including Leader. Please bring mask & hand sanitizer. Preregistration saves you writing time at start. If you sign-in at start, please use hand sanitizer. Meet in parking lot of Flourtown Shop Ctr Bethlehem Pike (McDonald's in front, facing the Pike). SUGGESTED ROUTE for 7/22: a 26-mile loop toward & slightly past Horsham, with a quick rest break at Wawa at Mile 17. Parts of this route may be adjusted, in order to bring the mileage down a bit.

This is a much slower version of the Thursday Night Hill Ride! It is the shorter version for now and today we will go below sea level but as we get into August we will do the longer route. Seven Hills! Out to Penn Valley, down Mill Creek Rd to River Road, Flat Rock Park. Then climb Hallow Rd and Hagys Ford Rd to Rock Hill Rd. Coffee at the end, Thunder Mug Cafe. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away work stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Meet in same parking lot as the "Multi-Level Conshohocken Rides". Start by riding on Schuylkill River Trail, and/or, Cross County Trail, which connects the Schuylkill w/Plymouth Meeting . As riders get stronger, we can turn off the trails and explore some pretty roads in the area. Please bring lights in case we return at dark. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT. Please bring masks and hand sanitizer.

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. Optional after-ride socially distant drinks at Cosmic (bring ID & money). Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride. Preregistration required.

3 PM: Weather forecast and radar is not good and predicts heavy rain. Watch this space. Likely cancellation. C version of the Thursday Hill Ride. Four steep hills in Gladwyne, and we wait at the top of each hill. Some climbing ability required. Please pre-register though not required. A mask is required for the meet-up but optional while riding. No ride if rain at start or NOAA forecast of 50 percent or more chance of rain during ride.

Pretty loop by Charlie B., based loosely on the RYBT Biscotti Ride. This version, also starting at Upper Dublin's Loch Alsh Fields, includes passing by Pine Creek Reservoir, a loop around the southwest corner of Lake Galena, a food stop at Tabora's, (Mile 21), some beautiful miles in flat to rolling Hilltown Township, the stop at Bucks County Biscotti (Mile 35), a Peter Odell inspired "scenic OPTIONAL gravel climb" up Roberts Road, an ice cream stop at Freddy Hill Farms (Mile 47), and a return on the Crossways Trail and through Penlynn Natural Area. This route has 58 miles and 2944 ft climbing. Slightly earlier starting time, to get a jump-start on the afternoon heat. (SHORT-CUT OPTION: On Rickerts Rd near Dublin, Bucks Co., there is an option to shave off 9 miles. Here is the 49-mi shorter version, with 2454 ft climbing: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33454881 ) COVID PRECAUTIONS IN EFFECT. Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer. Safe social distancing - 20 ft apart while cycling, and at least 6 ft apart when stopped. Details on Rider Guidelines for COVID are here: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION is available for this ride - preregistering on-line will save you writing time at the ride start. Your electronic signature will suffice for the waiver, and you will avoid having to touch the pen and paper. If you prefer to sign in at the ride start, please use hand sanitizer after touching the pen and paper.

Pleasant morning ride to the newest attraction in the Wisahicon Park, the Papper Trail Bike Coffee 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 (4,200 ft). 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. Looks like another hot day, so we will reward ourselves with Freddy's Frozen Custard. 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.

Cathcart Rd to Whole Foods in Spring House (15 miles). PLEASE remember your mask! No bathroom at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive. Moderate pace "C" ride. Regroup at hill tops and traffic signals.

The ride leaves at 9:00 am. 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.

This exploration of Delaware County includes two break stops, Phatso's Bakery in Chester at mile 15 and Bernie's Pretzel Bakery at mile 37. Highlights include two trails - Chester Creek and Ridley Creek State Park Trails plus a bonus pass-through of Bartram's Garden. Note: this ride includes a few hills with 2100' of climb. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to maintain group pace. Bring food or money for snack along the way, as well as a spare tube.

Cycle over the Ben Franklin Bridge and through Camden to the Pennsauken Mart Pretzels nowh in Cinnaminson, NJ. Solft pretzels right out of the over with a Boost Slurry. Return by walking over the Tacony Palmyra Bridge and leave your troubles behind. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

This ride is based on a route by Mike Krizauskas of BCP, SCU, and the Jersey Shore Cycle Club, originally planned to coincide with the Blueberry Festival in Hammonton, Blueberry Capital of the World. Mike K. has updated this route, to include scenic Lake Oswego, as well as other lakes, ponds, etc. On this 108-miler, there will be several rest stops The route, which is FLAT, will take us through blueberry farmlands, as well as quaint small towns in the Hammonton area. We'll cycle down to Lands End, that is, the end of the road at Great Bay. You'll see a wide menagerie of wildlife, as we cycle across the marshes toward the bay. You'll also see a facility along the bayshore which used to be a Coast Guard facility - it's now a marine research lab. Please note: we may have some headwinds, especially as we approach the bay. The 75-miler does not go to Land's End at Great Bay. Here is the link for the 75-mi route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/9278854 TRAVEL/TRANSIT: Please allow 45-60 mins driving time from Philadelphia. Google Maps states that Hammonton is 42 mins via the Atlantic City Expressway. If you'd rather not drive, there is a PATCO/NJT train station in Hammonton, near the park where we meet. The "Atlantic City Line" stops in Hammonton. The 108-mile route has 1308 ft of climbing. COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: 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-19" for more details: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.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.

This will actually be two rides today. One will be a regular ride on a rambling route to Narberth, led by Chuck Herbert. C pace, 12 mph. Ride cheerfully waits to regroup. Some moderate climbs. Will be a food stop midway. The second, led by Jim Kahn, will be a short cruise through the park and then to the start of the Bicycle Coalition Solidarity Ride to honor the three young men who have died in cycling accidents in the last month and urge more steps to protect cyclists. The Club ride ends there and the Solidarity ride may be joined. The Solidarity ride will be a 12-mile slow ride from the Dell Music Center to East Laurel Hill Cemetery. At the end of that ride, Club members can join again for a quick C ride to Ardmore and back. Masks are required for assembly at the BCP ride and for the entire Coalition Solidarity ride. Social distancing is also required for all rides while on and off the bike. No rides if rain at start time or NOAA forecast of 50 pct or more chance of rain during ride.

Cycle Touring Backpacking to Atsion Lake in the Wharton State Forest and then cycle to Parvin NJ State Park for two nights or two nights at Atsion Lake camp ground and one night in the Parvin camp ground. So hang lose. Camp meals. Three days of riding, one day of hiking, swimming, or Pine Barrens cycling. Mom, July 27th, Tues, July 28th, Wed, July 29th and home July 30th. Self contained intro to Bikepacking. Limited to five participants. Contact leader for detail instructions.

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.

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. SUGGESTED ROUTE for 7/27: a 28-mile loop from UDHS to Freddie Hill Farm in Lansdale/Kulpsville for some cold refreshment. This route can be shaved back in a few spots to trim off a couple of miles, if needed. We will be exploring a couple of paths and trails for the first time. The rest stop at Freddie Hill Farm is at Mile 17.

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.

Most Wednesday evenings in summer, weather permitting. Gently paced, post-work ride to pedal away stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Peaceful roads Eastern Montgomery Co, w/brief rest stop. Please bring lights. COVID: safe social distance (20 ft apart while riding, >6 ft apart when stopped). Group size limited to 10 riders, including Leader. Please bring mask & hand sanitizer. Preregistration saves you writing time at start. If you sign-in at start, please use hand sanitizer. Meet in parking lot of Flourtown Shop Ctr Bethlehem Pike (McDonald's in front, facing the Pike).

Level D: 10mph, 25 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmont Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This is a much slower version of the Thursday Night Hill Ride! It is the shorter version for now and today we will do the Route 23 version, but as we get into August we will do the longer route. Seven Hills! Out to Penn Valley, down Mill Creek Rd and onto Route 23 (Conshocken State Road). We follow Route 23 to Rock Hill Rd. and back through Laurel Hill Cemetary. Coffee at the end, at Thunder Mug Cafe. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available. Leader: Jeff Berger (Tim is on a biking/camping trip and will be back tomorrow. ) Telephone 302-562-0935.

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. Optional after-ride socially distant drinks at Cosmic (bring ID & money). Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride. Preregistration required.

Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away work stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Meet in same parking lot as the "Multi-Level Conshohocken Rides". Start by riding on Schuylkill River Trail, and/or, Cross County Trail, which connects the Schuylkill w/Plymouth Meeting . As riders get stronger, we can turn off the trails and explore some pretty roads in the area. Please bring lights in case we return at dark. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT. Please bring masks and hand sanitizer.

C version of the Thursday Hill Ride. Four steep hills in Gladwyne, and we wait at the top of each hill. Some climbing ability required. Please pre-register though not required. A mask is required for the meet-up but optional while riding. No ride if rain at start or NOAA forecast of 50 percent or more chance of rain during ride.

RESCHEDULED for next week, 8/7, due to rain on 7/31. Discover the "Hidden Treasure" of Chubby's Dairy Barn, recently discovered by a pirate who hijacked a birthday ride to this clandestine ice cream paradise concealed in downtown Plumsteadville. Follow the pirate’s treasure map (aka cue sheet) to find the "Hidden Treasure" of Chubby's Dairy Barn, recently discovered by a pirate who hijacked a birthday ride to this clandestine ice cream paradise concealed in a hidden cove in downtown Plumsteadville. Then return via another treasure, called Tabora’s, and sail by scenic Lake Galena. Dramamine not provided on this cruise. From LMc: This loop has 2749 ft of climbing. Convenience store if needed for quick break at Mile 7 in Warrington. Chubby's Ice Cream (and Wawa) in Plumsteadville at Mile 30. Tabora's in Chalfont at Mile 36. This route also passes several parks with restrooms and/or porta-potties available. COVID PRECAUTIONS IN EFFECT.

Pleasant morning ride to the newest attraction in the Wisahicon Park, the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop. We take a longer but easy route out of the Schuylkill River Valley to W Hunting Park Ave and Henry Ave, Walnut Lane Bridge then to W Springfield Ave, taking Valley Green Rd down to the Valley Green Inn on Forbidden Dr in the Wisahicon Par. The gravel road leads us down to Box 10 where we will enter Rittenhouse Town. The coffee shop is there. The 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