Ride Calendar

Since the Schuylkill River Trail most likely will have patches of snow and ice, this day's ride again be on the roads, up Umbria St and River Rd. The Deli on 4th is in the sun this part of the day for el fresco dining! If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Easy ride out to Narberth, PA. We will have coffe at G.E.T. Who knows how we go out. Who knows how we will return. Come along and find out. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Over the Ben Franklin Bridge we go to a coffee shop in the historic Merchantville Trail Station. We return via Cove Rd and River Rd. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

The second of the six versions of the Thursday Morning Hill Ride. Go down below sea level on.Mill Creek Rd with the climb out of Schuylkill River over Hollow Rd and Hagesford Rd. Ten hills, count'em. Coffee at Thunder Mug, East Falls on Ridge Ave. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

For 3/5: Pretty meander from Ft. Washington to Warrington/Jamison in Bucks County. Total climbing 2118 feet. Rest stop at Wawa is at Mile 23. Outbound via Horsham and Warrington, return via Jarrettown. COVID PRECAUTIONS: Please bring a mask & hand sanitizer, wash your hands and maintain safe distancing. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, etc. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Please check daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk, or snow activity. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing.

We will approach the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop via Henry Ave and Walnut Lane Bridge, down to the Rittenhouse Town. Return via Germantown because the Wisahicon Park bike trail is closed for nine months. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

We visited the House Cup Cafe a few weeks back so let's cycle there again but a backwards route. Market to 69th Street, West Chester Pike, Darby Rd. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

FOR 3/6: Flat, but pretty, loop in South Jersey, from Marlton to Hammonton for coffee and lunch at the popular Casciano's Coffee Bar & Sweetery at Mile 27. In addition to Casciano's, there are several other cafes/markets on the same avenue, as well as a Wawa in downtown Hammonton. Along the way, we'll pass several peaceful lakes and the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge. Terrain is flat - 945 ft total climbing. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect - please bring your mask, wash your hands & bring hand sanitizer, and maintain safe distancing at all times. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Saturday morning bike adventure, to help us stay fit & trim during the winter, and stay connected to our cycling friends. Starting points will vary each week, distance determined by weather conditions. We'll try as much as possible to stop at independent, family-owned, quaint & cozy cafes with outdoor patio seating for COVID mitigation - they'll appreciate our business! Route details will be posted each week. WEATHER NOTE: If we have snow, this ride may be replaced by a cross-country ski/snow-shoe outing, still enjoying Mother Nature's beauty & sunshine therapy.

Question is: Can I ride back? Spring tune up for the legs. We will take an easy pace with regrouping. WAWA stop for chow at 15 miles.

Pretty hiking route, exploring some peaceful, but less familiar, trails in Carpenter's Woods, as well as entering the Wissahickon Valley via the quiet North Mt. Pleasant Place trailhead. We'll be on the White, Yellow, and Orange trails in the Wissahickon, with a little bit of Forbidden Drive. Landmarks along the way include Toleration Statue, Fingerspan Bridge, and Rock Climbers Rock. SHORT-CUT OPTION would be to take Forbidden Drive (vs. the Yellow Trail) on the second half of the hike. Total climbing 845 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please remember the 3 W's: Wear a Mask, Watch Your Distance (at least 6 ft apart from others, at all times), and Wash Your Hands (or sanitize w/Purell). Please review and abide by these COVID Guidelines for Hikers: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_hiking_guidelines.pdf. PLEASE PREREGISTER at the link below, to help with COVID mitigation.....preregistering helps the Leader(s) to plan properly for safe group sizes. If our first group fills to 10 hikers quickly, we will try to arrange for a second Leader to lead an additional group. MEETING POINT: Start/Finish trailhead is at 634 North Mt. Pleasant Ave. PARKING is available on McCallum St, Greene St, and Glen Echo Rd.

Come on our club's oldest running club ride. Designed for novice cyclists new to organized club rides, those new to Philadelphia, and those experienced riders just wanting a lay back group ride. A short review of the rules of the road, safety tips, advice to winter cycling clothing and description of the route will be given. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

WOW! A Sunny Sunday? That hasn't happened in a while. We will do some version of the Ardleigh St Loop. This is a true C ride that cheerfully waits to regroup :)

FOR 3/7: SPRINGSIDE CHESTNUT HILL ACADEMY (Middle School parking lot on Cherokee) to the Wawa in Trooper, using primarily the SRT both ways. Total climbing 1773 ft. Brief rest stop at Wawa at Mile 19. Earlier start time today, in order to return by ~4:30pm. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic loop, thru Mont.Co. or Lower Bucks, brief rest stop. MEETING POINTS WILL VARY, due to the AM hikes being moved from Wissahickon to suburban points outside of Phila. Return by 5:00pm. Please bring LIGHTS. Details posted each week. Every Sun during winter hike season, weather permitting, w/possible exception Valentine's Day. If weather not bike-friendly, ride may be replaced by snow activity. Keep moving through winter - maintain base fitness for spring cycling in March. COVID PRECAUTIONS (mask, hand sanitizer, distancing, etc.) remain in effect.

We will take the road up to Conshohocken which means cycling up Umbria St and River Rd. Return the same route. Have a hot cup of coffee in the cold. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Delancey Street Bagels is in Wynnewood, PA. We will go out Bowman Rd and Williams Rd. Will try a decently different route back. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

We will cycle up the trail to Fountain Green, then through the park to Ridge Ave., Hunting Park Ave., over Henry, to Roberts, and Fox. Then over Fox to West Coulter. After riding up the hill on Fox we should be loose and limber so we'll stop in McMichael Park for a wheelie contest - winner gets a coffee and slice of cake. After the excitement we'll continue through the neighborhood over to Schoolhouse Ln., back onto Henry Ave., Walnut Ln., Park Line, Hortter, Wissahickon, Sedgewick, Sherman, Mt. Pleasant, McCallum and finally on to West Allens Lane to our destination. Back home the usual way. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Monday, March 10, 2021 at 10:10 am.

This is the third version of the Thursday Morning Hill Ride- backwards! We will descend to below sea level to Flat Rock Park on Hagesford Rd and Hollow Rd and climb out of the Schuylkill River Valley on Mill Creek Rd all the way to the Ardmore's Farmers Market for refreshment. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

For 3/12: Pretty route from Glenside through Montgomery County, to Evansburg State Park. Outbound via Ambler, West Point, and North Penn. Return from Evansburg via East Norriton, Centre Square, and Flourtown. Two quick WAWA rest stops - one at mile 18 (North Penn), and one at mile 35 (East Norriton). Total climbing is 2259 ft, as per https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12735572. COVID PRECAUTIONS: Please bring mask and hand sanitizer. Please maintain safe distancing at all times (20 ft apart when cycling, 6 ft apart when stopped). Please wear your mask when entering stores. Please take advantage of on-line preregistration, in order to avoid having to manually sign-in at the start. On-line preregistration helps with COVID mitigation, saves you writing time at the ride start, and ensures that your contact details are neatly printed. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, etc. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Please check daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk, or snow activity. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing.

We will approach the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop via Henry Ave and Walnut Lane Bridge, down to the Rittenhouse Town. Return via Germantown because the Wisahicon Park bike trail is closed for nine months. If KYW is reporting rain, snow, or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Delran, NJ, along the Rancocas Creek, I know this area very well, graduated from Holy Cross High in Riverside NJ along Rt 130. I noticed the Delran Coffee Shop where you can get more than coffee while looking up the Pie Lady Cafe in Moorestown, NJ. So let's try it! Over the Ben Franklin Bridge and returning by walking over the Tacony Palmyra Bridge on the way back to Philadelphia. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Moderately paced ride to Whole Foods in Springhouse. Lots of low traffic roads. Regrouping at traffic signals and hill tops. No potty at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive.

A gritty, gravel ride to John Heinz NWR with a high crossing of the Schuylkill via the Pennrose Ave bridge, a ride through the Navy Yard and lunch stop for takeout at Nam Phuong. We'll dine al fresco at the Bel Arbor community garden. Note: BCP COVID guidelines will be in effect

FOR 3/13: Fantastic weather forecast for Saturday - sunshine and high temps ~49*. Pretty meander from Core Creek Park/Lake Luxembourg in Bucks County, to Yardley, then north on River Rd to Washington Crossing. Meander through Titusville, Hopewell, and Pennington, NJ, for coffee & lunch at Emily's Cafe. Please bring SNACKS with you. On the outbound, there is a Dunkin' Donuts at Mile 11, and bathrooms at Mile 12 on the NJ side of Washington Crossing. At Mile 33, we'll take the trail around peaceful Rosedale Park. Bathrooms are open in Rosedale. Coffee/lunch stop at Emily's Cafe in Pennington is at Mile 36. The return trip is shorter and flatter. Total elevation is 2351 ft, but most of the climbing is in the first half. START/FINISH POINT AT CORE CREEK PARK: Parking lot for the Bucks County Dog Park at Tollgate Rd & Park Rd. Please use the route map link to zoom in to view the starting point. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Saturday morning bike adventure, to help us stay fit & trim durng the winter, and stay connected to our cycling friends. Starting points will vary each week, distance determined by weather conditions. We'll try as much as possible to stop at independent, family-owned, quaint & cozy cafes with outdoor patio seating for COVID mitigation - they'll appreciate our business! Route details will be posted each week. WEATHER NOTE: If we have snow, this ride may be replaced by a cross-country ski/snow-shoe outing, still enjoying Mother Nature's beauty & sunshine therapy.

Bike Trail Glassboro-Williamstown 12.4 miles D Paced Ride Meet @ Rt.47 and Grove St Glassboro NJ Please text 609-287-3273 or email

Pretty hike along both sides of the Wissahickon Creek using the orange and yellow trails and Forbidden Dr. while passing by the Monastery Stables. Meet at Walnut Lane Golf Course (800 Walnut Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19128) and then cross the golf course fairways to the yellow trail and then onto Forbidden Dr. to the other side of the Wissahickon. Well-behaved canine hikers on leashes are welcome to join us. Be prepared for icy conditions if temps are below freezing. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please maintain the 3 W's: Wear a Mask, Watch Your Distance (at least 6ft from others at all times), and Wash Your Hands (or sanitize with Purell). PLEASE COMPLETE ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION for this hike, so that we can ensure safe group size(s). If the first group of 10 hikers fills quickly, we will try to add a second hike group with a different Leader.

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. New to group riding or resuming biking again, this ride is aimed at developing riding skills in a group and some physical conditioning. There might be a hill or two, but we will allow rebreathing time before we start again. PLease bring helmet and face mask (required by club's Covid 19 mitigation rules), extra tube, proper dress for weather, water, and $ for mid-ride snack stop. As an extra bonus, we will spend time shooting a video of the demonstration of essential bike skills, which will be used instruction in videos for the bike club, followed by free coffee and donuts.

Tentative route: Lower Swedish Cabin. 7 day forecast looks like it may be damp :( If the temps and spotty shower on Friday wash away ALL of the leftover snow that I can see, we will try it. It is kind of down in the woods beside Darby Creek in the shade. The cabin was built around 1640 by Swedish settlers in the Delaware Valley. This is a true C ride that cheerfully waits to regroup. 26 miles with a GIANT Food Market stop at mile 13.

For 3/14, Season Finale for the Sunday PM Post-Hike Winter Ramble: Walnut Lane Golf Course to Warrington. Rest break at Mile 22 in Warrington - Wegman's Food Court. No ride if it's raining hard. 2185 total ft climbing. Scenic loop, thru Mont.Co. or Lower Bucks, brief rest stop. MEETING POINTS WILL VARY, due to the AM hikes being moved from Wissahickon to suburban points outside of Phila. Return by 5:00pm. Please bring LIGHTS. Details posted each week. Every Sun during winter hike season, weather permitting If weather not bike-friendly, ride may be replaced by snow activity. Keep moving through winter - maintain base fitness for spring cycling in March. COVID PRECAUTIONS (mask, hand sanitizer, distancing, etc.) remain in effect.

Not sure if the Schuylkill River Trail will.be free from snow and ice but we will still need to climb up to the ridge adding one more hill to Umbria and River Rd. Coffee and eats at Panera Bread in the Whitemarsh Shoping Center, Ridge Pike and Butler Pike. Then over to REI to shop in preparation for the coming cycling season! If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Friendly ride out to the Mainline. Narberth offers two coffee places for us to enjoy. Today we will patronize Le Petit Mitron, a French bakery. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

This will be the fourth version of the Thursday Morning Hill Ride - Youngs Ford/Wayerly Rd. But I will shake it up a bit and stay on Youngs Ford Rd all the way down to River Rd! Then climb out of the Schuylkill River Valley there at Flay Rock Park over Hollow and Hagesford Rds! But please note. This is Wednesday so we can go on the Leprechaun Ride on Thursday. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

I want to join Steve Trobovic's Leprechaun Ride which starts 11 am at the Langford Park/Reynold's Dog Park. See ride description in the next listed ride below. I will meet at to Dunkn Donuts shop in 30th Street Amtrak Station, 8:35 am to take the 8:52 am Manayunk/Norristown suburban line to Norristown and cycle the 10 miles to the start of the Leprechaun Ride. Come join me. We will then cycle the 31 miles of Steve's ride and after a mid-afternoon lunch, cycle back to the Norristown Train Station, 10 miles or aĺl the way back to Philly, 31 miles depending on how we feel and daylight available! This is how you use multi modes of transportation to travel. It takes time, it takes planning! Living in Philadelphia and don't need a car or leave the car at home, this is the bicycle way to travel. Let's do it!

It's the 23ed year for this multi-club ride. We will do the three covered bridges ride. Sit down rest stop in quaint, downtown Phoenixville, for a late Leprechaun breakfast/brunch (There are a number of eateries/cafes/coffee shops with outdoor seating or take out to choose from), followed by a very short, flat ride back to the start. No one dropped. Route may be shortened to 25 miles if the Leprechaun makes nasty with the weather. (We may do a hike along the Schuylkill River at the Oaks Reach, if it snows or roads are bad).   Bring money, snack and water.

FOR 3/19: Pretty loop through Montgomery County to Skippack. Not too long, due to a windy weather forecast. Outbound via Ambler, Blue Bell, and West Point. Quick rest stop at the Wawa in Skippack at the midway point. Return via Evansburg, Whitpain, and Flourtown. If another bathroom break is needed on the return, we can stop at Centre Square Park at Mile 29. Total climbing 2048 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please practice the 3 W's: Wear a Mask (when not cycling) and keep your mask easily accessible. Watch Your Distance (20 ft apart when cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped), and Wash Your Hands (or use sanitizer) frequently. Please take advantage of on-line preregistration at the link below, in order to avoid having to touch the pen at the start. You'll save writing time. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year, on pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, etc. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Please check daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk, or snow activity. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing.

We will approach the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop via Henry Ave and Walnut Lane Bridge, down to the Rittenhouse Town. Return via Germantown because the Wisahicon Park bike trail is closed for nine months. If KYW is reporting rain, snow, or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Fernando is the most stylish D rider in our club, both Kit wise and bicycle wise! It is a joy to ride with him. He augments my bicycle repair knowledge, helping others on the rides with the expertise I lack. We have been celebrating his birthday for the past four years. He has encouraged me to ride my age on my birthday even in the middle of the winter. Today's ride we will cycle to Salem, NJ returning through Paulsboro, NJ for a different route back. Salem Oak Dinner will be our lunch and turn around point. Because of the length of the ride, time of star will be 8 am. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, the ride cancels.

Level B: 14-15 mph, 48 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Covid restrictions in effect. Wear a mask for meet up and food stop. Pre-registration is not required but greatly preferred. You may preregister until Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 8:00 am.

There will be some hills, but the steep ones go down. No potty at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive. Easy pace with regrouping at hill tops and traffic signals.

Pretty loop from Souderton to Perkasie and Nockamixon State Park, then onwards to Ottsville for an outdoor food stop at Serafina's Cafe, next to Kimberton Whole Foods Market, at Mile 20. Return via Dublin and Chalfont. Rest stop at Tabora Farm at Mile 40. Peaceful, green landscapes and farm country along the way. Total climbing 3000 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please bring mask and hand sanitizer. Please maintain safe distancing 920 ft apart while cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped. Wash your hands frequently. Please take advantage of on-line preregistration at the link below - you'll save writing time at the ride start.

The Philly Wandrers give back to the community by partnering with Ya Fav Trashman on this N. Philly lot cleanup. After the cleanup, we'll stop for a take-out Salvadoran lunch at the Pupuseria Sabor Latino 2.

Pretty and scenic route through Bucks and Hunterdon Counties, with a lunch stop at the popular Bagel Barn in Sergeantsville, NJ. On the outbound, we can stop for a quick snack/bathroom break in Stockton at Mile 17. Lunch stop at the Bagel Barn in Sergeantsville at Mile 33. Cycle along a couple of peaceful creeks. Re-cross the river to PA at Bulls Island at Mile 40. IF another food stop is needed, the Lumberville Store is at Mile 41. Return to Doylestown via Carversville and Cold Spring Creamery Rds. Total climbing 2971 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS: Please practice the 3 W's: Wash Your Hands (or use hand sanitizer) frequently. Wear a Mask (when stopped). Watch Your Distance (20 ft apart when cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Please take advantage of on-line preregistration here, in order to avoid having to sign in at the ride start.

If you are a strong "C" rider, this will be a fun ride. The percentage of climbing is not bad, but since route is longer, the total number of hills is higher. We will be taking a moderate pace with regrouping, but make sure your endurance is good :) There will be a QUICK 5 minute rest stop at mile 3 for a potty break. Big rest stop at mile 21.4 to restock supplies, and a medium rest stop at mile 43 to top off the H2O and make a potty stop. PLEASE NOTE THE START TIME this week: 11 AM. BRING YOUR CAMERA! The scenery will be great!

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. New to group riding or resuming biking again, this ride is aimed at developing riding skills in a group and some physical conditioning. There might be a hill or two, but we will allow rebreathing time before we start again. PLease bring helmet and face mask (required by club's Covid 19 mitigation rules), extra tube, proper dress for weather, water, and $ for mid-ride snack stop.

Ride to Giant in Flourtown for a food stop. True C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some climbing required. Covid restrictions in effect. Wear a mask for meet up and food stop. No ride if rain or icy roads at start or 50 percent or more chance of rain during the ride. Pre-registration is not required but greatly preferred.

By this time the Schuylkill River Trail should be clear of winter snow and ice. Let's find out for sure. Coffee and late breakfast at Deli On 4th in Conshohocken. Return the same route. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Easy ride out to the Mainline for coffee and a donut, Ardmore's Farmers Market. There is a nice patio socialize in the cold. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Let's see how the Empire Diner is doing after weathering the winter! Dining el fresco in a dinner. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

This Thursday Morning Hill Ride uses Merion Squre Rd, a steeper route for those to know. Climb out of the Schuylkill River Valley via Hollow and Hagesford Rd. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to the start, the ride cancels. We'll stop at the newly opened Landing Kitchen at the Pencoyd Bridge near the end of the ride for lunch/coffee.

Covid restrictions in effect. Wear a mask for meet up and any stops. Bring lights.

FOR 3/26: Pretty loop through Montgomery County to Skippack. Not too long, due to winds predicted to increase in the afternoon. Outbound via Ambler, Blue Bell, and West Point. Quick rest stop at the Wawa in Skippack at the midway point. Return via Evansburg, Whitpain, and Flourtown. If another bathroom break is needed on the return, we can stop at Centre Square Park at Mile 29. Total climbing 2048 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please practice the 3 W's: Wear a Mask (when not cycling) and keep your mask easily accessible. Watch Your Distance (20 ft apart when cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped), and Wash Your Hands (or use sanitizer) frequently. Please take advantage of on-line preregistration at the link below, in order to avoid having to touch the pen at the start. You'll save writing time. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year, on pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, etc. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Please check daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk, or snow activity. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing.

Recovery day from yesterday's Thursday Morning Hill Ride will be to Port Richmond. Coffee and a pie at Little Susie's. Sitting on the corner watching all the people go by. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, the ride cancels.

Many things to see. We will cross part of the future Chester Valley Trail that will connect to the Schuylkill Trail in Norristown. Then on to the Upper Merion Trail, followed by a short trek through Valley Forge National Park. Rest Stop at Wegman's. PLEASE remember you mask! No potty at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive. There will be a bit of climbing, but it has been organized to minimize steep grades.

A few hills (2,500 ft) on this ride but there is no rush and we'll regroup regularly. Coffee break at Cafe Isla in Media, then return through Ridley Creek State park. Covid restrictions in effect. Wear a mask for meet up and coffee break. Optional after ride drinks at Cosmic Cafe, Boathouse Row. Pre-Registration strongly encouraged.

Covid restrictions in effect. Wear a mask for meet up and for lunch stop at the Malvern Buttery.

Maybe the third attempt to ride in praise of Sylvia Brown 's birthday will be the charm. Sylvia has requested a ride to Devon in honor of her 58 years of fabulous life. We will aim for a refreshment stop at the Devon Yard. Sylvia has also requested that there be five hills, one for each decade of her life! Plus that the day's forecast temperature be 45 degrees or more. On the real birthday that last request was not met. On the second attempt, it rained. Hopefully this time, the tempature will be met. So in adition to KYW reporting rain outside outside their studio, there is the added temperature note of 45 degrees forecast, cancels ride (but if anyone wants to ride no matter the forecast temperature, just show up, we will go on a short, brisk ride to Artesano)

Pretty meander, based on a scenic route by Charlie B. Start from Horsham Library, and briefly take Jarrett Road behind the library to briefly visit the "SAFETY ON THE TRAILS" event hosted by SCU (organized by Thom McAdams) at Jarrett & Privet, near the Horsham Power Line Trail. From Horsham, we'll head toward Peace Valley Park/Lake Galena, via the 202 Parkway and Neshaminy Greenway Trails. Brief rest stop for bathroom and snack at Peace Valley Park at Mile 18. Ride along the lakeside trail in the park. Please bring a snack with you. Lunch stop in New Hope at Mile 36 - choice of eateries - French Bakery, Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks, etc. Return from Hew Hope via Lower Mountain Rd to Warrington. If another bathroom or snack break is needed, we can stop at the Sparta convenience store at Mile 50. Total climbing 3194 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please bring mask and hand sanitizer with you. Please practice safe distancing (20 ft apart when cycling, and at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Please take advantage of on-line preregistration here, in order to avoid having to touch pen & paper at the ride start. You'll save writing time, and your contact info will be clearly printed on the sign-in sheet.

Bike Trail Glassboro-Williamstown 12.4 miles D Paced Ride Meet @ Rt.47 and Grove St Glassboro NJ Please text 609-287-3273 or email

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride to a distant destination to be announced later. It will be a longer and hillier route than a typical D Ride. We will allow for rebreathing time before we start again. PLease bring helmet and face mask (required by club's Covid 19 mitigation rules), extra tube, proper dress for weather, water, and $ for mid-ride snack stop.

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. New to group riding or resuming biking again, this ride is aimed at developing riding skills in a group and some physical conditioning. There might be a hill or two, but we will allow rebreathing time before we start again. PLease bring helmet and face mask (required by club's Covid 19 mitigation rules), extra tube, proper dress for weather, water, and $ for mid-ride snack stop.

Destination and distance will be determined by the weather that day. True C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some climbing required. Covid restrictions in effect. Wear a mask for meet up and lunch or snack stop. No ride if rain or icy roads at start or 50 percent or more chance of rain during the ride. Pre-registration is not required but greatly preferred.

Ride out and back on the Schuylkill River Trail for an early lunch at the Great American Pub in Conshohocken. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

One last ride before getting on the train for Florida to cycle back to Philly. Le Petit Mitron French bakery will be a sweet send off. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Up on the hill, to Chestnut Hill, then to Brunos where coffee awaits us. Return via Andorra Rd and River Road. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.

10x hill repeats Fountain Green Drive approx. 5% grade. 1 minute up, 1 minute down, repeat 10x. + one lap of drives. Rain cancels. If in doubt please email me. Thank you!