Ride Calendar

 

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Grouped by Day Listing Calendar | Standard List

 August 2020 

  • SatAug. 012020
    Frenchtown to Belvidere (Warren County, NJ) for Lunch and Ice Cream. COVID PRECAUTIONS IN EFFECT (ad-hoc ride)

    Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 71 miles. Meet at D & R Canal towpath parking lot, Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ, near the Bridge Cafe. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22062535.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    Revisiting a gorgeous region of north Jersey, based on scenic routes led by Dave Z., Charlie B., and others. Saturday's temperature will be warm, but not too hot for this ride. Meet at Frenchtown, then head northeast, skirting the Spruce Run Reservoir. Continue north to the darling town of Belvidere. Lunch and ice cream stop at Skoogy's Deli in Belvidere at half-way. Total climbing is 4088 ft, with most of the climbing in the first half of the ride. There will be convenience store rest stops along the way, before and after lunch. Meet in the towpath parking lot in Frenchtown, near Bridge St. COVID PRECAUTIONS in effect: Please review this document, re. Rider Gjuidelines for COVID Mitigation - https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer with you. Please maintain safe social distancing - 20 ft apart while cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped. ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION has been set-up for this ride. Preregistering on-line will save you writing time at the ride start, and will allow you to avoid touching the pen and paper. If you prefer to sign-in at the ride start, please using hand sanitizer before & after.


    Hills out West - Not West but North; Tabora Farm

    Level B: 14.5-15.5mph, 71 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:55 am. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Tabora Farm.
    Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

    Consider this the next step up from the Toss of the DIce "C+" with more hills (3,600 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. Let's head north today for some treats at Tabora Farm. 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.


    Spring Mill Saturday C - Devon ACME

    Level C: 12mph, 29 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Devon ACME.
    Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

    PLEASE remember your mask for the H2O stop. Moderate pace ride with regrouping at traffic signals and hill tops. Today we look at 3 trails with an ACME stop at 17 miles.


    Toss of the Dice - Paoli 54 miles

    Level B-/C+: 14mph, 45-65 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is Paoli.
    Leader: Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010

    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.


    Moorestown, NJ

    Level D: 10mph, 40 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    We will follow last week's ride through Camden into Burlington County. Making a right on Church Rd into Moorestown, NJ, where we will be on the lookout for a coffee shop. Return though Riverton along the Delaware River, walking across the Tacony Palmyra Bridge, leaving our troubles behind us. Then cycling through the river wards, back to the start. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

  • SunAug. 022020
    Sunny Sunday D Ride

    Level D: 9-12mph, 12-24 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm.
    Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

    OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond, depending on the heat and the gathered group. Please bring helmet and mask(required by the club), water, extra tube, $ for mid-ride snack stop, and sunscreen. He will longer distances on a flat course or shorter distance on a hillier course. We will follow appropriate Covid-19 mitigation procedures.


    C Spin-off

    Level C: 12mph, 35 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
    Leader: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487

    C ride to Ardmore. Friendly ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some hills. Bring money for a food stop. Mask required while assembled; optional while rising. Pre-registration is encouraged. No ride if rain at start or 50 pct or more chance of rain during ride in NOAA forecast.

  • MonAug. 032020
    The Station - Merchantville, NJ

    Level D: 10mph, 22 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    I saw a coffee shop in an old train station along a rail trail in Merchantville, NJ. It is appropriately named The Station. So that's where we will go. Over and back over the Ben Franklin Bridge. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.


    Delightful, Delicious D (& D+/C-) Ride, Monday Evening Edition

    Level C- through D: 10-11.5mph, 15-28 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    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.


    Tom B's Monday Nites from Westlakes Corp Center

    Level B: 14mph, 20-35 miles. Meet at Westlakes Corp Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Thomas Beckett, , 610-733-7030

    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.

  • TueAug. 042020
    Delancey St Bagels & Cafe

    Level D: 10mph, 22 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    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.


    Delightful, Delicious D (& D+/C-) Ride, Tuesday Evening Edition

    Level C- through D: 10-11.5mph, 15-28 miles. Meet at Glenside Public Library parking lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    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.

  • WedAug. 052020
    The Bistro at Haddonfield, Haddonfield, NJ

    Level D: 10mph, 22 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    We haven't been to Haddonfield, NJ since way too long! The Bistro has had outdoor dining way before the Covid19 pandemic, we will take advantage of this on this ride. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, the ride cancels.


    Delightful, Delicious D (and D+/C-) Wednesday Evening Ride, with COVID Precautions in Effect

    Level C- through D: 10-12mph, 15-30 miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33659707.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    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 8/5: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33659707 This can be adjusted if needed.

  • ThuAug. 062020
    Thursday Morning "d"lightful Hill Ride

    Level D: 10mph, 26 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    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.


    "C"vilized Thursday Night Hill Ride

    Level C: 12mph, 23 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
    Leader: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487

    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.


    Delightful, Delicious "D" (and D+/C-) Ride, Thursday evening Edition, COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT

    Level C- through D: 10-11.5mph, 15-30 miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    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.


    Thursday Night Hill Ride - 10 Rider limit.

    Level B: 15mph, 25 -35 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

    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.

  • FriAug. 072020
    RESCHEDULED from last week. Friday Frolic w/Linda. Another award-winning route from Charlie B.! Horsham Library to Plumsteadville for Ice Cream COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT

    Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 52 miles. Meet at Horsham Township Library. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33547067.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    RESCHEDULED from last week, 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 - social distancing, hand hygiene. SPECIAL NOTE, re. meeting point: Hatboro Horsham High School remains closed for non-members of the school community. Our ride will be meeting at nearby Horsham Township Library, just down the street, at 435 Babylon Rd Horsham, PA 19044.


    Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop

    Level D: 10mph, 20 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    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.

  • SatAug. 082020
    Hills out West - Less Jack & More Jill

    Level B: 14.5-15.5mph, 66 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:55 am. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Less Jack & more Jill.
    Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

    Consider this the next step up from the Toss of the DIce "C+" with more hills (5,400 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. This week a slight variation on the infamous SimonS Jack & Jill ride. 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.


    Spring Mill Saturday C - Trooper with 7 miles of the SSC

    Level C: 12mph, 30 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Trooper via SSC.
    Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

    PLEASE remember your mask for the H2O stop. No bathroom at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive. Today we do 7 miles of the Scenic Schuylkill Century on the way to Trooper for H2O at 17 miles. Return through Norristown past the Farm Park to Haws Av and the Schuylkill River Trail.


    Toss of the Dice - Wegmans KoP w/Covered Bridge

    Level B-/C+: 14mph, 45-65 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is Wegmans KoP with Covered Bridge way back.
    Leader: Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010

    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.


    Farewll Ride to DelVal Market from UDHS

    Level C/C-: 12-13mph, 35.5 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33652047.
    Leader: Chuck Herbert, , 267-228-1230

    Join us for what might be one of the last rides to The Market at DelVal, which is slated to close on August 15. (See: https://patch.com/pennsylvania/doylestown/shady-brook-farm-leaving-market-delval-august-15 ) --- from Upper Dublin High School, out via Horsham Powerline Trail & Folly Rd.; back via Pine Valley Covered Bridge, 202 Parkway. --- This ride is listed with SCU and BCP. Please RSVP via SCU Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Suburban-Cyclists-Unlimited-Meetup/events/272371992/ or contact me --- SCU COVID-19 Protocols in effect (See: https://suburbancyclists.org/docs.ashx?id=636920 ) --- New riders are welcome. -- Linda McGrane plans to lead a longer, faster version of this ride on Sunday.


    Ardmore Farmer's Market

    Level D: 10-12mph, 20-25 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Ginnie Zipf, , 610-529-3214

    We will ride to the Ardmore Farmer's Market for a snack then head back to the museum. Please remember to wear your mask and bring an extra tube and water. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to the start, the ride cancels.

  • SunAug. 092020
    Circumnavigating the Delaware Bay Cycle Touring Bikepacking, August 9th to 13th.

    Level D: 10mph, 60/40/50/50/50 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    The final Intro to Cycle Touring Bikepacking trip in the series of three will circumnavigate the Delaware Bay by riding out of Philadelphia to the Cape May Ferry over to Cape Henlopen, DE State Park and returning on the western side of the Delaware River back to Philadelphia. This will be five days of peddling and 4 nights of camping on a private farm in Woodbine,NJ and DE State Parks. Woodbine, NJ, Sunday, August 9th. Cape Henlopen State Park, DE, Monday, August 10th. Killens Pond State Park, Tuesday, August 11th. Lum's Pond State Park, DE, Wednesday, August 12th. And Philadelphia (home), Thursday, August 13th. Approximate mileage each day, 50 miles. Shared cost of camp sites and camp dinners and light breakfasts. Usually pack a lunch or buy along the way stopping for coffee or second breakfast. We will eat out for dinner in Cape Henlopen State Park. Might do group laundry along the third day of cycling or nightly wash with daytime drying. Need a working bicycle with racks and panniers, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, one to three sets of cycling clothes, rain gear, bathing suit, warm outer wear, camp towel (showers at all camp sites), toiletries, maybe $30 to $40 a day for expenses. Must RSVP by Thursday, August 6th. Limit of 8 bikepackers. Contact Tim Carey, the travelling bicycle nurse, at 267.414.9037. Or . Feel free to call with any questions.This will be rain or shine.


    Longer Farewell Ride to Del Val College Market COVID Precautions in Effect (ad-hoc ride)

    Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 71 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33690945.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    Scenic meander from UDHS into peaceful Bucks County. Rest stop at Del Val College Market, which will be going out of business this week. Rest stop at Wawa in Colmar at Mile 17. Food stop at the Lumberville General Store on River Rd at Mile 39. Farewell visit to Del Val College Market at Mile 56. Total climbing is 3960 ft. Along the way, we'll pass plenty of green landscapes and Peace Valley Park/Lake Galena, from both sides. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT: please review this document for details on COVID Mitigation: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf


    Sunny Sunday D ride

    Level D: 9-12mph, 12-24 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810

    OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. Please wear helmet and have a mask to wear when gathering (required by club rules). Bring water, sunscreen, $ for mid ride snack, and extra tube.


    C Spin-off

    Level C: 12mph, 45 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
    Leader: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487

    Ride to Ambler. Friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Bring money for a food stop at the Ambler Abyss. Mask required at meet-up; optional while riding. No ride if rain at start or 50 pct or more chance of rain in NOAA forecast. Pre-registration preferred but not required.

  • MonAug. 102020
    Tom B's Monday Nites from Westlakes Corp Center

    Level B: 14mph, 20-35 miles. Meet at Westlakes Corp Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Thomas Beckett, , 610-733-7030

    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.


    Delightful, Delicious D (& D+/C-) Ride, Monday Evening Edition COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT

    Level C- through D: 10-11.5mph, 15-28 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    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.

  • TueAug. 112020
    Delightful, Delicious D (& D+/C-) Ride, Tuesday Evening Edition. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT

    Level C- through D: 10-11.5mph, 15-28 miles. Meet at Glenside Public Library parking lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    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.

  • WedAug. 122020
    DEFERRED for 8/12, due to BCP Board Meeting. Delightful, Delicious D (and D+/C-) Wednesday Evening Ride, with COVID Precautions in Effect

    Level C- through D: 10-12mph, 15-30 miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    DEFERRED for 8/12, due to BCP Board Meeting. 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. Your electronic signature will suffice for the waiver, and, preregistering saves you from having to touch the pen & paper. 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).

  • ThuAug. 132020
    Thursday Morning "d"lightful Hill Ride.

    Level C- through D: 10mph, 25 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Jeff Berger, , 302-562-0935

    Level D: 10mph, 26 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! Out to Penn Valley, down Mill Creek Rd to Route 23 (Conshahocken State Road) and back through West Laurel Hill Cemetary. Coffee at the end, Thunder Mug Cafe. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 10:00 am. Tim Carey will be circumnavigating Delaware Bay. Jeff Berger will be leading this week, but will be following Tim's route exactly.


    CANCELLED "C"vilized Thursday Night Hill Ride

    Level C: 12mph, 23 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
    Leader: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487

    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.


    Delightful, Delicious "D" (and D+/C-) Ride, Thursday evening Edition, COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT

    Level C- through D: 10-11.5mph, 15-28 miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    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.


    CANCELLED Thursday Night Hill Ride - 10 Rider limit.

    Level B: 15mph, 25 -35 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

    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.

  • FriAug. 142020
    RESCHEDULED from last week. Friday Frolic w/Linda. Another award-winning route from Charlie B.! Horsham Library to Plumsteadville for Ice Cream COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT

    Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 52 miles. Meet at Horsham Township Library. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33613033.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    RESCHEDULED from last week, due to rain. Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 52 miles. Meet at Horsham Township Library. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. 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 a hidden cove in downtown Plumsteadville. Follow the pirate’s treasure map (aka cue sheet or your Garmin), to find the "Hidden Treasure". Then return via another treasure, called Tabora’s, and next sail by scenic Lake Galena. Dramamine not provided on this cruise. From LMc: This loop has 2799 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 - social distancing, hand hygiene. SPECIAL NOTE, re. meeting point: Hatboro Horsham High School remains closed for non-members of the school community. Our ride will be meeting at nearby Horsham Township Library, just down the street, at 435 Babylon Rd Horsham, PA 19044.


    Paper Trail Bike Coffee Shop - Rittenhouse Town, Wisahicon Park

    Level D: 10mph, 16 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    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 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.

  • SatAug. 152020
    Toss of the Dice - Doylestown 77 miles - START TIME - 8:30

    Level B-/C+: 14mph, 45-85 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is Doylestown .
    Leader: Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010

    Ride Level: Various rides ranging 45-85 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.


    Three Counties in One Ride - Blank & Plank Metric COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT (ad-hoc ride)

    Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 63 miles. Meet at Warwick County Park, Ridge Rd (PA-23), Knaurtown, PA, Chester County. The ride leaves at 8:45 am. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33754867.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    Reprise of a pretty and scenic route through Chester, Berks, and Lancaster Counties, made popular by other ride leaders. Many thanks to CN and FJ for the original route, and thanks to CB for this updated version. A scenic ride from Warwick County Park (Knauertown, PA, near St. Peter's Village) into western Chester County with a few miles in Berks and Lancaster Counties. Beautiful farm country. Revised version which avoids busy PA-345, and adds September Farm food stop (closed Sundays). Total climbing: 3656 ft. The "famous" intersection of Blank & Plank is at Mile 31. There used to be buffalo at Blank & Plank. We have rest stops along the way at Turkey Hill, September Farm, and Far & Away farm store, and plenty of peaceful and green countryside. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT: We will maintain safe social distancing (20 ft apart while cycling, 6 ft apart when stopped). Please bring mask and hand sanitizer. Please review BCP's COVID Mitigation Strategies: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf Also, note that route goes near the Geigertown Friendship Fire Company which has a buffet breakfast the first Sunday of every month (except January).


    Three Counties in One Ride - Blank & Plank Metric at slightly faster paceCOVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT (ad-hoc ride)

    Levels B: 15mph, 63 miles. Meet at Warwick County Park, Ridge Rd (PA-23), Knaurtown, PA, Chester County. The ride leaves at 8:46 am. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33754867.
    Leaders: Mike Fazio, , 484-686-7968 and Lisa Wenger, , 484-433-3229 

    Reprise of a pretty and scenic route through Chester, Berks, and Lancaster Counties, made popular by other ride leaders. Many thanks to CN and FJ for the original route, and thanks to CB for this updated version. A scenic ride from Warwick County Park (Knauertown, PA, near St. Peter's Village) into western Chester County with a few miles in Berks and Lancaster Counties. Beautiful farm country. Revised version which avoids busy PA-345, and adds September Farm food stop (closed Sundays). Total climbing: 3656 ft. The "famous" intersection of Blank & Plank is at Mile 31. There used to be buffalo at Blank & Plank. We have rest stops along the way at Turkey Hill, September Farm, and Far & Away farm store, and plenty of peaceful and green countryside. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT: We will maintain safe social distancing (20 ft apart while cycling, 6 ft apart when stopped). Please bring mask and hand sanitizer. Please review BCP's COVID Mitigation Strategies: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf Also, note that route goes near the Geigertown Friendship Fire Company which has a buffet breakfast the first Sunday of every month (except January). Mike & Lisa will lead at a slightly different pace (~15mph). Linda will lead at 13-14.


    Hills out West - Delaware

    Level B: 14.5-15.5mph, 69 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:55 am. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28375075.
    Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

    Consider this the next step up from the Toss of the DIce "C+" with more hills (4,700 ft). We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. This week we head to Delaware for lunch by the Brandywine river. We'll stop at a WaWa to buy lunch and then ride to the Brandywine river to eat it. Or you can pack your own lunch. Bring a spare tube (or two). 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.


    Down the Shore Ride!

    Level C-: 12mph, 45 miles. Meet at 30th Street Station. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://www.strava.com/routes/2724665163995955176.
    Leader: Rob Gusky, , 920-573-5128

    Multi model adventure down the shore! Train from 30th St Station to AC, then ride down the coast to Sea Island City for lunch. Ride back to AC then train to Philly. Bring money for train ($21.50 roundtrip, $9.80 seniors) plus lunch in Sea Isle City (Mike's Seafood https://www.mikesseafood.com/home) **BCP COVID-19 guidelines will be in effect** Note: Purchase your tickets and meet by 9:00 am at the seating area for the gate. The NJT train ATLC 4671 departs at 9:53 am and we'll need sufficient time to get our bikes situated on the train


    Spring Mill Saturday C - West end of Power Line Trail

    Level C: 12mph, 30 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Power Line Trail West.
    Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

    PLEASE remember your mask for the H2O stop. No bathroom at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive. Today we will turn left at the Power Line Trail to see the other end. H2O stop at 17 miles. Moderate pace with regrouping at traffic signals and hill tops.


    Airport Perimeter Contest Ride

    Level C- through D: 12-13mph, 27 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route maps are: Art Musuem to the Airport Perimieter Loop and Back and Airport Perimieter Contest Loop.
    Leader: Chuck Herbert, , 267-228-1230

    Join us for a Saturday ride from the Art Museum and back to complete BCP's Airport Loop Contest. (See: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcpdo/philly-fly ) Riders who complete the 10.4 mile scenic loop around Philadelphia International Airport are eligible for a prize drawing -- first place is a $100 gift certificate for the bike shop of your choice. We'll ride 8.2 miles to the Airport, complete the 10.4 mile loop, them ride back. Our route to and from the Airport will include Schuylkill Banks and the Lindbergh Avenue Bike Lane. The route out, around the airport, and back is mostly flat. We'll take a short break for restrooms and refreshments at the start and end of the Airport loop. BCP COVID-19 protocols are in effect. Helmets are required on all BCP rides. New Riders are welcome.


    Delancey Street Bagels & Cafe - Wynnewood

    Level D: 10mph, 17 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    Our destination will be in Wynnewood, the Delancey St Bagels for this Saturday. Easy and sweet. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

  • SunAug. 162020
    Conshohocken to PHL Airport, for the Airport Perimeter Contest Loop COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT (ad-hoc ride)

    Level B-: 14mph, 56 miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 9:45 am. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33776805.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    Next Sunday, 8/23, is the last day to complete the 10.3-mi perimeter loop around the Philadelphia Airport for the contest. Riders who complete the Airport loop are eligible to win a prize.....the Grand Prize is a $100 gift card to a bike shop. Here is the link for jst the 10.3-mi airport loop: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33541682 Our meandering route from Conshohocken will take us to and from the city, mainly along the Schuylkill River. On the outbound, we'll also ride part of the Cobbs Creek Parkway trail. At Mile 22, we'll be in the Eastwick section, near the airport, and will start the airport loop. After the airport loop, we'll start our return via Lindbergh Blvd to Bartram's Gardens, to pick up another trail along the river. Return to Conshohocken via Bala Cynwyd to the Cynwyd Heritage Trail to River Rd. Total climbing is 1867 ft. REST STOPS: the Wawa on Bartram Ave near the airport is at Mile 22 and Mile 32 (before and after the airport loop). On our return, there is a Whole Foods Market ~Mile 40, and there are food options in the Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center at Mile 46. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer. Please practice safe social distancing - 20 ft apart while cycling, 6 ft apart when stopped.


    Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride

    Level D: 10mph, 15 - 20 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    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.


    CANCELLED C Spin-off to Devon Whole Foods

    Level C: 12mph, 45 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
    Leader: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487

    Ride to Whole Foods in Devon for a food and water break. Friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some hills. Preregistration preferred though not required. Must wear a mask for the meet-up but not required while riding. Club Covid rules in effect. No ride if rain at start or 50 pct or more chance of rain during ride in NOAA forecast.

  • MonAug. 172020
    Conshohocken, PA (ad-hoc ride)

    Level D: 10mph, 31 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    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.


    Tom B's Monday Nites from Westlakes Corp Center

    Level B: 14mph, 20-35 miles. Meet at Westlakes Corp Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Thomas Beckett, , 610-733-7030

    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.


    Delightful, Delicious D (& D+/C-) Ride, Monday Evening Edition

    Level C- through D: 10-11.5mph, 15-28 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    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.

  • TueAug. 182020
    Le Petit Mitron - Narberth PA

    Level D: 10mph, 20 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    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.


    Delightful, Delicious D (& D+/C-) Ride, Tuesday Evening Edition

    Level C- through D: 10-11.5mph, 15-28 miles. Meet at Glenside Public Library parking lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33812503.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    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 8/18 - Glenside to Pennypark Park, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33812503

  • WedAug. 192020
    Chestnut Hill Coffee Shop

    Level D: 10mph, 30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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


    Delightful, Delicious D (and D+/C-) Wednesday Evening Ride, with COVID Precautions in Effect

    Level C- through D: 10-12mph, 15-30 miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    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).

  • ThuAug. 202020
    Thursday Morning "D"lightful Hill Ride

    Level D: 10mph, 26 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    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, meaning all the way down to the Schuylkill River on Mill Creek Rd. But as we get into August we will do the longer route. Seven Hills! Out to Penn Valley, up Hollow and Hagesford 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.


    "C"vilized Thursday Night Hill Ride

    Level C: 12mph, 23 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm.
    Leader: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487

    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.


    Delightful, Delicious "D" (and D+/C-) Ride, Thursday evening Edition, COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT

    Level C- through D: 10-11.5mph, 15-28 miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    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.


    Thursday Night Hill Ride - 10 Rider limit.

    Level B: 15mph, 25 -35 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

    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.

  • FriAug. 212020
    Friday Frolic w/Linda. Short Version of "The Animal Ride to Spor's General Store" - New Route by Charlie B. - 5 Stars! COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT

    Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 50 miles. Meet at Fischer's Park in Towamencin, 2235 Bustard Rd, Harleysville, PA 19438. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33533086.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    This scenic, shady route by Charlie B. is based on Rich Wagner's beautiful, longer "The Animal Ride". Thank you Rich and Charlie! 50.2 miles +3036 ft of climbing. Meander through outer Montgomery and Bucks Counties, with the lunch stop at Spor's General Store in Trumbauersville at mile 29. On the outbound and return, we'll pass some township parks with restroom facilities. Please bring a snack with you for the rest breaks in parks. We will also cross over a couple of pretty creeks. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT: Please bring mask and hand sanitizer with you. We will maintain safe social distancing - 20 ft apart while cycling, and 6 ft apart when stopped. Optional on-line preregistration (open until 7:00am on Friday) is strongly encouraged, in order to avoid having to touch the pen & paper at the ride start. Your electronic signature will suffice for the waiver. If you prefer to manually sign in at the ride start, please use hand sanitizer before & after. Please review the BCP Rider Guidelines for COVID Mitigation: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. 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. .


    Paper Trail Bike Coffee Shop

    Level D: 10mph, 25 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    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 up Rittenhouse St into Germantown to avoid the tree riden Wisahicon Park Trail. Then wind ourselves over to Midvale and back Kelly Dr bike path If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels


    CANCELLED South Philly Ride to Mi Pueblito Food Truck for Birria Tacos! (Ad hoc)

    Level D: 11.5mph, 8 miles. Meet at Cadence Cycling and Cafe 201 S. 25th St Philadelphia. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm. The on-line route map is https://www.strava.com/routes/2730089543499388682.
    Leader: Rob Gusky, , 920-573-5128

    Birria is a Mexican dish from the state of Jalisco. The dish is a meat stew traditionally made from goat meat, but occasionally made from beef or mutton. We will ride to the Mi Pueblito food truck to enjoy this specialty! Bring cash for food and drink **BCP COVID guidelines will be in effect and we'll respect all street users by following the rules of the road. Bring lights for night riding**

  • SatAug. 222020
    TRI-STATE SCENIC ADVENTURE to the UPPER CHESAPEAKE COVID PRECAUTIONS IN EFFECT (ad-hoc ride)

    Levels B-/C+: 13-14mph, 69 miles. Meet at Chadds Ford Elementary School, 3 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. The ride leaves at 8:45 am. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28020914.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    This spectacular three-state route is based on a ride by Nancy Moyer of DVBC, with route adaptations by Charlie B. The scenery is 5 stars! Ride from Chadds Ford to the ADORABLE town of Northeast, MD, on the Northeast River, which flows into the upper Chesapeake. Along the way, quiet roads and plenty of green vistas. Rest Stop Mile 9 at Wawa in Hockessin, DE. Also Milburn Orchard in MD at mile 23, and Wawa just before and after North East, MD at miles 31 and 36. Lunch options in Northeast at mile 34 after viewing the North East River (Chesapeake in distance) from Northeast Park. On return, Pleasant Hill Store (MD) at mile 40 and Landenberg Store (PA) at 54. Total climbing 4118 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT: Please bring mask and hand sanitizer with you. We will maintain safe social distancing - 20 ft apart while cycling, and 6 ft apart when stopped. Optional on-line preregistration (open until 6:45am on Saturday) is strongly encouraged, in order to avoid having to touch the pen & paper at the ride start. Your electronic signature will suffice for the waiver. If you prefer to manually sign in at the ride start, please use hand sanitizer before & after. Please review the BCP Rider Guidelines for COVID Mitigation: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf CO-LEADEDER(S) WELCOME: Due to COVID precautions, we need to limite group size to 10 riders, max. If you would like to co-lead a separate group, in order to spread out the number of riders, THANK YOU! Please contact LMc.


    Hills out West - Kennett Sq - The Mushroom ride

    Level B: 14.5-15.5mph, 82 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:55 am. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Kennett Sq - The Mushroom Ride.
    Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

    Consider this the next step up from the Toss of the DIce "C+" with more hills (5,500). We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Bring money for lunch and snacks along the way, as well as a spare tube. A beautiful but long ride to Kennett Sq for a taco lunch, plus two convenience store rest stops. 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 stops. Preregistration required. New riders to Hills out West should contact Simon Knight prior to registering.


    Spring Mill Saturday C - Finding more of the CVT

    Level C: 12mph, 29 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is More of the (future) CVT.
    Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

    PLEASE bring your mask for the H2O stop. No bathroom at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive. We will look for more of the fabled Chester Valley Trail. The pop quiz will include what street we are on when we make the trail crossing. Moderate pace with regrouping at traffic signals and hill tops.


    Toss of the Dice - Malvern Buttery - 54 miles

    Level B-/C+: 14mph, 45-65 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is Malvern Buttery.
    Leader: Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010

    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.


    Destination: Maple Shade Custard Stand

    Level C-: 13mph, 48 miles. Meet at Cadence Cycling and Cafe 201 S. 25th St Philadelphia. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://www.strava.com/routes/2721508219260140948.
    Leader: Rob Gusky, , 920-573-5128

    We'll cross the Delaware River into New Jersey to explore some less populated areas of Burlington County as we search for the Delaware Valley's best frozen custard. Stops include WAWA at 15 miles, the Blue Fig Cafe at 32 miles (lighter Mediterranean fare with outdoor seating) and the Custard Stand at 38 miles. **BCP COVID 19 guidelines will be in effect**


    Bryn Mawr Station Square (ad-hoc ride)

    Level D: 10mph, 28 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Jeffrey Dubb, , 215-327-4579

    We will cycle out to the Mainline for lunch, Mryn Mawr Train Station. Easy out, challenging on the way back with one hill hill! If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

  • SunAug. 232020
    Conshohocken to PHL Airport, for the Airport Perimeter Contest Loop COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT (ad-hoc ride)

    Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 56 miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33776805.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    Today (Sunday, 8/23), is the last day to complete the 10.3-mi perimeter loop around the Philadelphia Airport for the contest. Riders who complete the Airport loop are eligible to win a prize.....the Grand Prize is a $100 gift card to a bike shop. Here is the link for just the 10.3-mi airport loop: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33541682 Our meandering route from Conshohocken will take us to and from the city, mainly along the Schuylkill River. On the outbound, we'll also ride part of the Cobbs Creek Parkway trail. At Mile 22, we'll be in the Eastwick section, near the airport, and will start the airport loop. After the airport loop, we'll start our return via Lindbergh Blvd to Bartram's Gardens, to pick up another trail along the river. Return to Conshohocken via Bala Cynwyd to the Cynwyd Heritage Trail to River Rd. Total climbing is 1867 ft. REST STOPS: the Wawa on Bartram Ave near the airport is at Mile 22 and Mile 32 (before and after the airport loop). On our return, there is a Whole Foods Market ~Mile 40, and there are food options in the Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center at Mile 46. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer. Please practice safe social distancing - 20 ft apart while cycling, 6 ft apart when stopped.


    Sunny Sunday D Ride

    Level D: 9-12mph, 12-24 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Cue sheets will be available.
    Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

    OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride that will do a lap around the airport. Use your smart phone to navigate around the Airport and record the ride using Ride with GPS. You can enter your info into the BCP Ride with GPS Laps around the Airport ride. This course is mostly flat, but will be a little longer than the typical D ride. We will be able to stop at a WAWA about 1/2 for a snack and bathroom break. Please have helmet and mask to meet club rules. Covid-19 rules are in effect. Have an extra tube, $ for midride snack, and water. If you need help setting up you smart phones, I will be at the Cosmic Cafe from 10:45 to 11:45 AM. You should add the Ride with GPS app to your smart phones. It is free, but you might need your Apple or Android Passwords to load the app on you devices.


    C Spin-off to Devon Whole Foods

    Level C: 12mph, 45 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
    Leader: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487

    Ride to Whole Foods in Devon for a food and water break. Friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some hills. Preregistration preferred though not required. Must wear a mask for the meet-up but not required while riding, though riders and walkers whom we pass may be more comfortable if we mask up while on the four miles of the Radnor trail outbound. Club Covid rules in effect. No ride if rain at start or 50 pct or more chance of rain during ride in NOAA forecast.

  • MonAug. 242020
    Conshohocken - the hilly way

    Level D: 10mph, 40 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    This Monday's ride to Conshohocken will take us out through Gladwyne's hilly roads. The many Gulf Roads, left on Williamson Rd to Mt Pleasant Rd, all going up, culminating going through a secret passage high above the Schuylkill River, west side. Then a steep down hill and crossing the Fayette St Bridge in Conshohocken and and lunch at The Great American Pub. Return on the SRT. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.


    Delightful, Delicious D (& D+/C-) Ride, Monday Evening Edition

    Level C- through D: 10-11.5mph, 15-28 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 5:50 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    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.


    Tom B's Monday Nites from Westlakes Corp Center

    Level B: 14mph, 20-35 miles. Meet at Westlakes Corp Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Thomas Beckett, , 610-733-7030

    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.

  • TueAug. 252020
    Narberth, PA - Great Expectations Together

    Level D: 10mph, 17 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    We will go out passing St Charles Borromeo Seminary. Maybe cycle thevcampus? But definitely the buildings are relics! Coffee stop at GET. Home via Bryn Mawr valley. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio, one hour prior to start, ride cancels.


    Delightful, Delicious D (& D+/C-) Ride, Tuesday Evening Edition

    Level C- through D: 10-11.5mph, 15-28 miles. Meet at Glenside Public Library parking lot. The ride leaves at 5:50 pm. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33896590.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    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 tonight: ridewithgps.com/routes/33896590 Total climbing 1364 ft., 24 miles, but this route can be shortened here and there as needed.

  • WedAug. 262020
    Down the Shore Ride! (ad-hoc ride)

    Level D: 10mph, 45 miles. Meet at Amtrak 30th Street Station . The ride leaves at 8:30 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    Rob Gusky created this ride. We will do it at a D pace and on a weekday. Multi-Modal adventure down the shore! Train from 30th St Station to AC, then ride down the coast to Sea Island City for lunch. Ride back to AC then train to Philly. Bring money for train ($21.50 roundtrip, $9.80 seniors) plus lunch in Sea Isle City (Mike's Seafood https://www.mikesseafood.com/home) **BCP COVID-19 guidelines will be in effect** Note: Purchase your tickets and meet by 8:30 am at the seating area for the gate. The NJT train ATLC 4617 departs at 9:14 am and we'll need sufficient time to get our bikes situated on the train Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://www.strava.com/routes/2724665163995955176. Leader: Rob Gusky,


    Ride to Ambler

    Level D: 10mph, 40 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Ginnie Zipf, , 610-529-3214

    This Wednesday ride will go out the drive and up Midvale then through some beautiful country roads. We will stop at Sweet Briar Cafe and Ice Cream in Ambler for a snack then head to Conshohocken and hop on the SRT and back to the museum around 3 pm. Please remember to bring your mask.


    Delightful, Delicious D (and D+/C-) Wednesday Evening Ride, with COVID Precautions in Effect

    Level C- through D: 10-12mph, 15-30 miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    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).

  • ThuAug. 272020
    Thursday Morning "D" lightful Hill Ride

    Level D: 10mph, 35 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    This is a much slower version of the Thursday Night Hill Ride! It is the longer version using Youngs Ford Rd to go below sea level, meaning all the way down to the Schuylkill River on Mill Creek Rd. It is late August so nine Hills! Out to Penn Valley, up Hollow and Hagesford 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.


    "C"vilized Thursday Night Hill Ride

    Level C: 12mph, 23 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:45 pm.
    Leader: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487

    NOTE EARLIER TIME. C version of the Thursday Hill Ride. Three or 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.


    Delightful, Delicious "D" (and D+/C-) Ride, Thursday evening Edition, COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT

    Level C- through D: 10-11.5mph, 15-28 miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 5:50 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    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.


    Thursday Night Hill Ride - 10 Rider limit.

    Level B: 15mph, 25 -35 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

    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 Parks on Tap (bring ID & money). Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride. Preregistration required.

  • FriAug. 282020
    Atlantic City, NJ

    Level D: 10mph, 72 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 8:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    End of Summer Atlantic City, Atlantic City Beach, Atlantic Ocean ride at a D pace. Coffee stop in Haddon Heights. lunch in Hammonton, NJ, afternoon stop at the WAWA off Tilton Rd and Rt 40. But still being a sandwich and granola bars, plus plenty of water. This is an exhilarating ride! Return on an evening NJ Transit train out of the Atlantic City Transit Center. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.


    Friday Frolic w/Linda. 5-STAR ROUTE in Bucks & Hunterdon Counties (Buckingham to Frenchtown) by Bob S. COVID Precautions in Effect

    Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 50 miles. Meet at Holicong Park, Buckingham. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33882020.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    Fifty miles of quiet roads, not one traffic light until the very end, and lots of bucolic, shady scenery! This is the PERFECT 50.0 mile ride. Food stop at Kathee's General Store, Frenchtown (or nearby Citgo store), then rest stop at Frenchtown Park, almost across the street at mile 27. On the outbound, we can stop at the Stockton Market at Mile 8.5, On the return, after crossing the Bulls Island Bridge, we can stop at the Lumberville Store at Mile 42. Total climbing is 2967 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS IN EFFECT: Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer with you, and practice safe social distancing (20 ft apart when cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Please review this document, re. rider responsibilities for COVID mitigation: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf Thank you Bob Scharle for a more than FIVE STAR ride! GENERIC DESCRIPTION: scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. 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. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing.

  • SatAug. 292020
    Early Morning Coffee/Back by Noon COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT (ad-hoc ride)

    Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 41 miles. Meet at Centre Square Park (please park near the bathrooms). The ride leaves at 8:30 am. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33929139.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    Morning ride to Java's Brewin', returning by 12 noon. Predicted rain/storms are due to arrive later in PM. Coffee/food stop at Java's Brewin' at Mile 22. Total climbing 2824 ft - rolling terrain. Pretty and peaceful roads, crossing the Skippack Creek. This scenic route was adapted from a ride by WW/KH. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT: Please being mask and hand sanitizer. We will maintain safe social distancing (20 ft apart when cycling, 6 ft apart when stopped). Please review this document, re. Rider Guidelines for COVID Mitigation: phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf


    CANCELLED Hills out West - RIDE MOVED TO SUNDAY AUG 30

    Level B: 14.5-15.5mph, 76 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:55 am. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Lucky Groundhog.
    Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

    MOVED TO SUNDAY AUG 29 BECAUSE OF WEATHER. Consider this the next step up from the Toss of the DIce "C+" with more hills (5,300 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. We'll have coffee in West Chester, and apple donuts and ice-cream at Northbrook Market Place. 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 stops. New riders to Hill out West please contact Simon Knight before registering.


    Spring Mill Saturday C - Ardmore Trader Joe's

    Level C: 12mph, 28 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Ardmore TJ's.
    Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

    SRT to Cynwyd Trail, through Havertown to TJ's. Back through Villanova. No bathroom at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive. Moderate pace with regrouping at traffic signals and hill tops.


    CANCELLED Toss of the Dice - TBD

    Level B-/C+: 14mph, 45-65 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Cue sheets will be available.
    Leader: Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010

    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.


    Paper Trail Bike Coffee Shop - Rittenhouse Town, Wisconsin Park

    Level D: 10mph, 16 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    Using this easy ride as a recovery ride from yesterday's 72 mile ride to Atlantic City. 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 Rittenhouse Town. The coffee shop is there. The route home is over the paved Wisahicon Trail to Ridge Ave if the trail has been cleared of down trees and down Martin Luther King Dr. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

  • SunAug. 302020
    Sandy Hook Seashore Trek - COVID Precautions in Effect (ad-hoc ride)

    Level B-: 14mph, 70 miles. Meet at Visitor Center of Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Route 33 Business, Manalapan, NJ. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/9454582.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    Picturesque adventure ride from Central NJ to Sandy Hook, a 1665-acre barrier peninsula which protrudes into the bay between NJ & NY. Sandy Hook offers a view of the Manhattan skyline, as well as 7 miles of beaches, a lighthouse, and a holly forest. Shortly before reaching the seashore, we'll stop at the Mt. Mitchell Scenic Overlook County Park, which includes a memorial to the heroes of 9-11. This county park provides a spectacular overlook of Sandy Hook Bay and the NYC skyline. The route to & from Sandy Hook will take us along the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers, as well as the Swimming River Reservoir. Beginning and ending portions of the route are rolling, with a few brisk climbs, but we will stop to regroup as needed. Total elevation gain is 2189 feet. Middle portion of the route (near and on the beach) is flat. Food stops at mile 25 and 45, + an optional Rita's Water Ice stop at mile 62, near the finish. DRIVING DIRECTIONS to the starting point (Visitor Center of Monmouth Battlefield State Park): 1) NJ Turnpike North to Exit 8/Hightstown & Freehold. 2) From Exit 8 ramp, turn right onto NJ-33 East/Franklin St. Stay on 33 East. 3) After crossing CR 527/Millhurst Rd, NJ-33 will split into Business and Expressway. Take the right-lane exit for 33 Business, then bear right at bottom of ramp for 33 Bus East. Look for sign for Monmouth Battlefield Visitor Center. Turn left into Visitor Center entrance. Parking lot is at the end of a long driveway. Please allow at least 75 mins driving time from Phila. The map link provided below (you can zoom in) will show the start/finish point, the whole route, and the elevation profile. WEATHER UPDATES will be based on the forecast for Manalapan, NJ, not Phila. COVID Precautions in Effect: Please maintain safe social distancing (20 ft apart while cycling, and least 6 ft apart when stopped) Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer with you.


    Hills out West - "Lucky Groundhog" Northbridge Market Place

    Level B: 15mph, 79 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:55 am. The on-line route map is Lucky Groundhog.
    Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

    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 money for snacks along the way, as well as a spare tube. We'll have coffee in West Chester, and apple donuts and ice-cream at Northbrook Market Place. 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 stops. New riders to Hill out West please contact Simon Knight before registering.


    Philly Wandrers Pine Barrens Adventure (Multi-modal)

    Level D: 11.5mph, 51 miles. Meet at 30th Street Station. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. The on-line route map is https://www.strava.com/routes/2734195577106861418.
    Leader: Rob Gusky, , 920-573-5128

    Meet at 30th St Station and purchase your NJT ticket for Train #4671 departing at 9:53 am for Atco, NJ, Potential stops include Shamong Wawa at mile 11, Carranza Memorial at mile 20, Hot Diggity Dog at mile 27 and and Pine Barrens Liquor + Deli at mile 42. We will return back to Philly from the NJT Egg Harbor City train station. NOTICE: 20% of this ride is on unspecified road surface, most likely hard-packed sand/gravel. Wider tires are suggested BCP COVID-19 guidelines will be in effect


    Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride

    Level D: 10mph, 15 - 25 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    Come out for easy, novice to group club riding. All you need is a working bicycle, a bike helmet, and a face covering! Learn the rules of the road for cycling, enjoy the company of other new riders and experience riders who just enjoy a layed back ride. We usually stop for a snack along the way. We will visit the Schuylkill Banks Grays Ferry Crescent and check out the progress of the swing bridge then cycle out Lindberg Blvd and hop on the East Coast Green Way back to the start stopping at Jesabell's, 45th St between Spruce and Walnut. If KYW is reporting rain one hour prior to start, ride cancels.


    "C" Spinoff to Devon Whole Foods

    Level C: 12mph, 45 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm.
    Leader: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487

    Let's hope the third time is the charm. After two rain-outs we will plan again to ride to Whole Foods in Devon for a food and water break. Friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some hills. Preregistration preferred though not required. Must wear a mask for the meet-up but not required while riding, though riders and walkers whom we pass may be more comfortable if we mask up while on the four miles of the Radnor trail outbound. Club Covid rules in effect. No ride if rain at start or 50 pct or more chance of rain during ride in NOAA forecast.

  • MonAug. 312020
    Heritage Rail Trail County Park - York, PA to Cockeysville, MD (ad-hoc ride)

    Level D: 10mph, 31 & 62 miles. Meet at Amtrak 30th Street Station . The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

    Monday, August 31st & September 1st. Multi-Modal bicycle tour using Amtrak's Pennsylvanian train to Harrisburg, PA, cycling to York, PA for overnight in the Hampton Inn. The next day biking the Heritage Rail Trail County Park and Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail, then taking the late Amtrak Palmentto train back to Philly by 10:45 pm. Est. Cost: train with bike $ 120.50, shared costs of $100.00 motel night. And eating out for two dinners, one lunch and two coffee stops. Contact leader as soon as possible for need to make reservations for the bikes. Limit of 5 which includes the leader.


    Delightful, Delicious D (& D+/C-) Ride, Monday Evening Edition

    Level C- through D: 10-11.5mph, 15-26 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 5:50 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

    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.


    Tom B's Monday Nites from Westlakes Corp Center

    Level B: 14mph, 20-35 miles. Meet at Westlakes Corp Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Thomas Beckett, , 610-733-7030

    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.

 August, 2020

RSVP - BCP Picnic