Ride Calendar

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 flat-ish/gently 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. Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer with you.

This is about revision 6 of my first route. Fair warning: 3850 feet of climbing. Translation: VERY SCENIC :) Bring the camera. It will include portions of the old SSC from about 18 years ago. If anyone wants to, we can take a peek at the bottom of a 22% hill. We will see almost 4 miles of the Skippack Trail. First and last 4 miles are on the Schuylkill Trail. H2O #1 at WAWA deluxe in Pottstown - mile 24, H2O #2 at Hennings Market in Harleysville - mile 44. We will not be racing! I am looking for a rolling average of 12-ish mph. That said... Make sure your battery has a full charge :)

Apologies, but I'm canceling this ride due to unfavorable weather conditions prejected for tomorrow - Rain.

Come join us on a leasurely, novice ride to many interesting city places. There will be instructions on rules of the road and effectively cycling techniques. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Direct, shorter ride to Ardmore, intending to get back to Eakins Oval before it rains. True C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some climbing required. No ride if rain at start or 50 percent or more chance of rain during the ride under NOAA forecast. Pre-registration is not required but greatly preferred.

Simple and direct, no thrills no hills. Out and back. SRT. Tricycles! If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Scheduled for most Monday evenings throughout the summer. Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away the day's stresses, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity, relaxed, recovery ride. Cycle peaceful roads in Eastern Montgomery Co. Mileage will depend on the length of evening daylight. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. Occasionally, this Monday evening ride may be cancelled, if there is a special club event at another location, e.g., a Member Appreciation/Tailgate Social at a larger ride site. Toward the end of the season (late September), this ride will need to leave earlier (5:45 or 5:30pm), due to evening daylight ending earlier.

WE'RE BACK!!!!!!!! Come ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley Ride Level: D thru A This ride is cross listed at the SCU Meetup site. COVID-19 Protocols are still in effect. Please review these on BCP websites. We have experienced ride leaders and sweep riders so no one gets lost! We do not ride on holidays that fall on a Monday ( Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.). Rain cancels the ride but look at Meetup or here for last minute updates when weather is questionable.

Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Sometimes we'll ride familiar routes, sometimes new ones. Expect good company on safe/low trafficked roads. Lunch stops may be sit down, takeout, or in a park (bring a sandwich/snack). Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely, obey traffic laws and follow: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy - rain cancels, but will likely reschedule for Wed. NOTE: Ride starts @ 9:00 June-Aug, 9:30 in Sept & 10:00 in Oct. The 4th Tues. of the month starts @ Central Pk, Doylestown. 5th Tues. (June 29 & Aug. 31) @ Centre Square Park, Blue Bell

Today we will travel through Narberth and keep on going to Delancey Street Bagels in Wynnewood. Always returning a different route. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Scheduled for most Tuesday evenings throughout 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, peaceful roads in Eastern Montgomery Co. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on return. This Tuesday night ride meets every week throughout summer, weather permitting, unless there is another special club event in a different location (e.g., Member Appreciation Tailgate Social at a multi-group ride site). Toward end of season, this ride will meet earlier (5:45 or 5:30pm), due shorter evening daylight.

Bringing back the post COVID bulldog ride. We’ll go out towards chestnut hill, through oreland to militia hill and back for about 34 mile ride with 2,000 feet of climbing. Looking to have a fun, friendly ride- no one will be dropped if close to AVERAGE speeds posted. NOTE: might mix it up this week and do the hill ride out to gladwyne, depending on group.

Ride out and back onboard SRT enjoy lunch at the 4th street deli or a nice summerime smoothie right behind the deli. Possible added loop on Manayunk bridge and thru Laurel Hills cemetery. If KYW says rain outside studio one hour prior to start cancel ride. Diana Dooley. 215 680 2322 Steve Perkiss 215-852-9093,

Most summer Wednesday evenings, 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: social distance (20 ft apart while riding, >6 ft apart when stopped). 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). Once a month, this ride may need to meet earlier in the afternoon, due to BCP Board meeting in the evening.

Please join us for rides in Montgomery and Bucks counties. Ride distance will vary based on available daylight. Both groups will use the same route, just at slightly different speeds. We will not drop anyone, but please be sure that you are capable of maintaining the advertised average speed including some hill climbing. We are planning to maintain a group size of no more than 15 riders per group. We will post the ride route in advance for you to download to your device. Please RSVP. Rain at start time, or wet roads will cancel the ride. Our goal is to be back by sunset, but a taillight and headlight are recommended both early and late in the season given the shorter amount of daylight. This ride is a joint BCP/SCU ride.

This Thursday Morning ride is a little longer and a little higher up Youngs Ford Rd and down Wayerly Rd to below sea level at Flat Rock Park. Then climb out of the Schuylkill River Valley over Hollow and Hagesford Rds. Remember the goal of the Thursday Morning Hill Ride is to get stronger not faster. Coffee at Thunder Mug Cafe. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

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

A hillier ride out west that regroups at the top of major climbs. As the days lengthen, so does the ride and we should be nearing 35 miles by July. Bike lights are highly recommended. Please bring a mask for when off the bike and review Club rules for COVID-19. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride.

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 miles by July. No riders doing the listed pace will be dropped. Cue sheets will not be available. Bike lights are highly recommended. Optional after ride drink at Parks on Tap or Cosmic Cafe. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride. Pre-registration requested, but not required.

A slower version of the Thursday night hill ride. We start at 6:01 . Preregistration requested but not required.

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.

Simple ride to the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop in Rittenhouse Town, Wisahicon Park. There is the need to climb out of the Schuylkill River Valley. We will accomplish that by taking two levels of up instead of one long level up! Returning via Midvale Ave and sharing the road on MLK Dr with the cars now that the Dr is open to all vehivlar traffic! If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Various friendly rides per DAILY RIDE CALENDAR departing FROM THE PARKING ATTENDANT BOOTH at specified time and ranging 35-80 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.

Moderately hilly ride to Malvern for mid-ride coffee stop at the Buttery. Please bring a mask for rest stop and review Club rules for COVID-19. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride.

This is one of my "D" pace, "C" distance and "B" terrain. Cycling out Darby Paloi Rd to Malvern, high on the bluff. Desending into the Great Chester Valley for lunch at Wegmans. Return over the Chester Valley Trail and the Schuylkill River Trail. This isvan all day ride. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

The rain and warm days have turned the Tacony Creek Trail into a bit of a jungle. Makes for interesting pictures. A few hill climbs, a lot of Philly neighborhoods, and 2 H2O stops. Moderate pace with regrouping at hill tops and traffic signals. No potty at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive.

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 flat-ish/gently 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. Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer with you.

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. There might be a hill or two to help with beginner physical conditioning and a short instruction session on an essential biking safety skill. Helmet (required by the club), mask if you are not vaccinated. Please bring water, sunscreen, extra tube and equipment to fix a flat tire, and $ for mid-ride snack stop.

We will ride to Flourtown or Ambler, depending on the preference of the group. True C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some climbing required. No ride if rain at start or 50 percent or more chance of rain during the ride. Pre-registration is not required but greatly preferred.

Meet at Cosmic Cafe at 9:00 am. Ride on SRT to Conshohocken to 4th St Deli. Have something there, or in back at the Shack for a smoothie. Pace about 10.5-11mph. On return, head from SRT around Main St in Manyunk to Cynwood Trail, through cemetery, and back to Cosmic. Ride leader: Diana Dooley, 215-680-2322. Rain cancels ride. It will be hot, but SRT is shady!

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 Monday evening ride may be cancelled, if there is a special club event at another location, e.g., a Member Appreciation/Tailgate Social at a larger ride site. Toward the end of the season (late September), this ride will need to leave earlier (5:45 or 5:30pm), due to evening daylight ending earlier.

WE'RE BACK!!!!!!!! Come ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley Ride Level: D thru A This ride is cross listed at the SCU Meetup site. COVID-19 Protocols are still in effect. Please review these on BCP websites. We have experienced ride leaders and sweep riders so no one gets lost! We do not ride on holidays that fall on a Monday ( Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.). Rain cancels the ride but look at Meetup or here for last minute updates when weather is questionable.

Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Some days we'll ride familiar favorite routes, other days we'll scope out new routes. Today we'll ride to Hennings Market in Harleysville for lunch (mile 26), following a rest stop at Heebner Park (mile 14). Expect good company and lots of safe and low trafficked roads. Not too much in the way of hills, with climbing Bean Rd. being one exception. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely, obey traffic laws and follow: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy - rain cancels, but will likely reschedule for Wed. PLAN B OPTION (LEAST FAST PACE): 5 mile shorter ride (40 miles). Same route to the 1st stop and Hennings Market (mile 23.5). Route splits at mile 25.8. PLAN B ROUTE: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36972910 NOTE: Ride starts @ 9:00 June-Aug, 9:30 in Sept & 10:00 in Oct. The 4th Tues. of the month starts @ Central Pk, Doylestown. 5th Tues. (Aug. 31) @ Centre Square Park, Blue Bell

Tuesday Tandem ride with singles welcome. Ride will cross the river, go thru VFNP, follow to Chester Valley Trail, go thru Malvern and Berwyn, and then back to VFNP. Snack/lunch break in Berwyn (pizza, ice cream, smoothies, or all three). 30 miles with 2000 ft climb. No drops. Pre-registration required. Bring water (it will be a hot day), snacks, and money for lunch. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is listed.

This Tuesday we will cycle a little farther than other Tuesdays, to the Ardmore Farmers Market in Suburban Square. Always a different route home. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start the, ride cancels.

Scheduled for most Tuesday evenings throughout 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, peaceful roads in Eastern Montgomery Co. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on return. This Tuesday night ride meets every week throughout summer, weather permitting, unless there is another special club event in a different location (e.g., Member Appreciation Tailgate Social at a multi-group ride site). Toward end of season, this ride will meet earlier (5:45 or 5:30pm), due shorter evening daylight.

We will cycle to the coffee shop in Haddon Heights, NJ. Returning a different route. Biggest hill will be the Ben Franklin Bridge. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Most summer Wednesday evenings, 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: social distance (20 ft apart while riding, >6 ft apart when stopped). 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). Once a month, this ride may need to meet earlier in the afternoon, due to BCP Board meeting in the evening. EARLIER STARTING TIME, due to BCP Board meeting tonight. Meet at Gustine Recreation Center, where the Board meeting will take place.

Please join us for rides in Montgomery and Bucks counties. Ride distance will vary based on available daylight. Both groups will use the same route, just at slightly different speeds. We will not drop anyone, but please be sure that you are capable of maintaining the advertised average speed including some hill climbing. We are planning to maintain a group size of no more than 15 riders per group. We will post the ride route in advance for you to download to your device. Please RSVP. Rain at start time, or wet roads will cancel the ride. Our goal is to be back by sunset, but a taillight and headlight are recommended both early and late in the season given the shorter amount of daylight. This ride is a joint BCP/SCU ride.

This Thursday Morning Hill Ride has the steepest grade of all the versions - Merion Squre Rd! We go down to below sea level over Waverly Rd and climb out of the Schuylkill River Valley on Hollow and Hagesford Rds. Remember the Thursday Morning Hill is to build strength and endurance, not speed. Coffee at the Landing. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

For 8/12: Slow pace, easy distance, due to heat. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away work stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Meet in same parking lot as the "Multi-Level Conshohocken Rides". Start by riding on Schuylkill River Trail, and/or, Cross County Trail, which connects the Schuylkill w/Plymouth Meeting . As riders get stronger, we can turn off the trails and explore some pretty roads in the area. Please bring lights in case we return at dark. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT. Please bring masks and hand sanitizer.

A hillier ride out west that regroups at the top of major climbs. As the days lengthen, so does the ride and we should be nearing 35 miles by July. Bike lights are highly recommended. Please bring a mask for when off the bike and review Club rules for COVID-19. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride.

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 miles by July. No riders doing the listed pace will be dropped. Cue sheets will not be available. Bike lights are highly recommended. Optional after ride drink at Parks on Tap or Cosmic Cafe. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride. Pre-registration requested, but not required.

A slower version of the Thursday night hill ride. We start at 6:01 . Preregistration requested but not required.

For Friday the 13th: a "good luck" ride by Charlie B. 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.

This strenuous ROUTE to the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop will have you cussing all the way to our destination. It has everything, flat bike trail, the SRT. A long steep climb up Shawmont Ave. Screaming decent into the Wisahicon gorge, Valley Green on Wesis Mill Road. Gravel, crush stone and bigger rocks of Forbidden Dr. But you will get your reward on the smooth return over Midvale Ave and MLK Dr. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Assemble at 7:25. Depart at 7:30 SHARP! Ride through West Fairmount Park, Bala Cynwyd. Merion, Havertown, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Devon, Wayne, Conshohocken, Manayunk, etc. At mile 26 or so 35-minute coffee stop at Pour Richards or Starbucks (it's all about the coffee). Many hills, including 10 or so relatively long ones, but no killers. Will regroup if necessary, but riders are expected to maintain the group pace.

A five day, four night Cycle Touring bikepacking trip around the Delaware Bay will be Saturday, August 14th - Lums Pond DE State Park; Sunday, August 15th - Killens Pond DE State Park; Monday, August 16th - Delaware Beach DE State Park; Tuesday, August 17th - Woodbine, NJ and Wednesday, August 18th - Home. This is a counterclockwise route differently from previous years. Camping, camp meals except for Monday night at a restaurant close by the Indian River Inlet, DE. Shared costs of about $30 a night. Milage approximately 50 miles a day with a fully loaded bicycle, with tent, sleeping bag and sleejping pad, plus daily cycle wear, and weather related gear. Mess kit. The last day is 65 miles. For additional information contact the leader, Tim Carey, - 267.414.9037.

CANCEL/POSTPONE, due to SCU's Picnic RESCHEDULED for 9/18 Early AM to Beat the Heat. Pretty loop from College Settlement Camp at 593 Witmer Rd in Horsham, to Dublin in Bucks County. 45 miles, 2000 ft of climbing. Outbound via Lansdale, Colmar,, and Chalfont, return via Line Lexington and Gwynedd. Rest stop in Dublin at Mile 23 - quick snack stop at IGA Market. Green meadows and farm country, especially in the Bucks County (middle) portion. Route map link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30755188 Plan is to return by noon-ish. This afternoon, SCU will be hosting its annual club picnic at College Settlement Camp. The SCU Picnic is for current, dues-paying SCU members.

Various friendly rides per DAILY RIDE CALENDAR departing FROM THE PARKING ATTENDANT BOOTH at specified time and ranging 35-80 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.

A trial run of the 50 mile Eagles Autism Charity ride, without the to/from stadiums part. Coffee/break stop at Fudi, Plymouth Meeting. Nice gentle pace and no one will be dropped. Bring spare tube, money, and mask for coffee stop. Optional after ride drink(s) at Cosmic Cage, Lloyd Hall. PreRegistration requested.

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride following the Schuylkill River Trail to Pottstown. You can also join us at the Comby Street Trailhead of the SRT, which will avoid a challenging climb. But ,all levels of riders are welcomed. We will have a stop at a diner for lunch. After lunch, we go to Take it Outdoors Adventures to rent kayaks. We will be transported up stream 4.5 miles for a beginner friendly 1-2 hour paddle back to the start. The cost for a single Kayak is $40 and for a double kayak or canoe is $65. Take it Outdoors recommends that you have a good fitting pair of shoes that can get wet. Please look at Takeitoutdoorsadventures.com for a description of their services. (There is a 5% discount depending on the numbers in the group. Please bring $ for the Kayak and for lunch at the diner. Please bring sunscreen and a hat. Please bring extra water for a hot day.

Lots of trails. Schuylkill, Perkiomen, Skippack. Some paved, some not. 28mm tires or wider recommended. WAWA at 16 miles. Road return through Evansburg Park back down to the Schuylkill Trail again. Moderate pace with regrouping. Bit of climbing to get up to Skippack.

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. There might be a hill or two to help with beginner physical conditioning and a short instruction session on an essential biking safety skill. Helmet (required by the club), mask if you are not vaccinated. Please bring water, sunscreen, extra tube and equipment to fix a flat tire, and $ for mid-ride snack stop.

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 onboard SRT enjoy lunch at the 4th street deli or a nice summerime smoothie right behind the deli. Possible added loop on Manayunk bridge and thru Laurel Hills cemetery. If KYW says rain outside studio one hour prior to start cancel ride. Diana Dooley. 215 680 2322 Steve Perkiss 215-852-9093.

CANCEL for 8/16 only, due to the Pizza Social/Members Appreciation Party at COS. 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 Monday evening ride may be cancelled, if there is a special club event at another location, e.g., a Member Appreciation/Tailgate Social at a larger ride site. Toward the end of the season (late September), this ride will need to leave earlier (5:45 or 5:30pm), due to evening daylight ending earlier.

WE'RE BACK!!!!!!!! Come ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley Ride Level: D thru A This ride is cross listed at the SCU Meetup site. COVID-19 Protocols are still in effect. Please review these on BCP websites. We have experienced ride leaders and sweep riders so no one gets lost! We do not ride on holidays that fall on a Monday ( Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.). Rain cancels the ride but look at Meetup or here for last minute updates when weather is questionable.

BCP and SCU will co-host this Members Appreciation Tailgate Party, with pizza, soft drinks, and other snacks, after rides return to COS. Please join us for the merriment and refreshments, as well as announcements on upcoming club events. If you plan to join us, would you please preregister, so that we can plan for the correct amount of food and beverages. If you are traveling from the city to Church of the Saviour, the Wayne train station (on the Paoli train line) is nearby.

Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Some days we'll ride familiar favorite routes, other days we'll scope out new routes. Today we'll ride Central Park in Doylestown for our rest stop (mile 18) and then onto Wegmans in Warrington for lunch (mile 30.5). Expect good company and lots of safe and low trafficked roads, and the typical PA rolling hills, with a hillier section in the middle of the ride (Turk, Sugar Bottom and Valley Roads). Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the posted pace.Must be willing to ride safely, obey traffic laws and follow: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf. PLAN B OPTION (least fast pace): 6 miles shorter and skips the hilliest section. The route splits leaving Central Park. PLAN B ROUTE: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36961506 Check day of the ride if weather is iffy - rain cancels, but will likely reschedule for Wed. NOTE: Ride starts @ 9:00 June-Aug, 9:30 in Sept & 10:00 in Oct. The 4th Tues. of the month starts @ Central Pk, Doylestown. 5th Tues. (June 29 & Aug. 31) @ Centre Square Park, Blue Bell

Tuesday Tandem ride with singles welcome. Ride will head north from VFNP on the SRT and Perkiomen Trail (hard packed gravel surface) to the town of Schwenksville, PA. Here we leave the trail and ride on quiet country roads through the towns of Limerick and Royersford. We will take a lunch stop in Royersford. After lunch it is smooth ride back to VFNP on the SRT . No drops. Pre-registration required. Bring water, snacks, and money for lunch. Cue sheets will not be available.

Meet at Cosmic Cafe at 10 am, out MLK, Sweetbriar, Please Touch, Parkside, Bryn Mawr Ave, Latches Lane, Merion, Bowman, Narberth.. Coffee at GET Cafe on Haverford Ave, then back along Wynnewood Ave, Righters Mill Road, Rock Hill, Cynwyd Trail, Pencoyd. Jeffrey Dubb, 215-327-4579

Meet at Cosmic Cafe at 10 am, out MLK, Sweetbriar, Please Touch, Parkside, Bryn Mawr Ave, Latches Lane, Merion, Bowman, Narberth.. Coffee at GET Cafe on Haverford Ave, then back along Wynnewood Ave, Righters Mill Road, Rock Hill, Cynwyd Trail, Pencoyd. Jeffrey Dubb, 215-327-4579

Scheduled for most Tuesday evenings throughout 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, peaceful roads in Eastern Montgomery Co. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on return. This Tuesday night ride meets every week throughout summer, weather permitting, unless there is another special club event in a different location (e.g., Member Appreciation Tailgate Social at a multi-group ride site). Toward end of season, this ride will meet earlier (5:45 or 5:30pm), due shorter evening daylight.

Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Ride out via the SRT and Umbria. Enjoy a coffee and a pastry at Feine cafe in Conshohocken. Then return via SRT and River Road. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.

Most summer Wednesday evenings, 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. IF IT'S RAINING AT 6:00PM, RIDE IS CANCELLED. COVID: social distance (20 ft apart while riding, >6 ft apart when stopped). 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). Once a month, this ride may need to meet earlier in the afternoon, due to BCP Board meeting in the evening.

Please join us for rides in Montgomery and Bucks counties. Ride distance will vary based on available daylight. Both groups will use the same route, just at slightly different speeds. We will not drop anyone, but please be sure that you are capable of maintaining the advertised average speed including some hill climbing. We are planning to maintain a group size of no more than 15 riders per group. We will post the ride route in advance for you to download to your device. Please RSVP. Rain at start time, or wet roads will cancel the ride. Our goal is to be back by sunset, but a taillight and headlight are recommended both early and late in the season given the shorter amount of daylight. This ride is a joint BCP/SCU ride.

This week we'll go down Hollow Road to the Flat Rock Boast Landing and climb Mill Creek Road to the Ardmore Farmer's Market. We'll return via Righter's Mill Road and West Laurel Hill Cemetary, THIS RIDE STARTS AT 9 AM TO AVOID THE LUNCH CROWDS AND TO BEAT THE HEAT. If I don't cancel by 9 AM the ride is on.

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

A hillier ride out west that regroups at the top of major climbs. As the days lengthen, so does the ride and we should be nearing 35 miles by July. Bike lights are highly recommended. Please bring a mask for when off the bike and review Club rules for COVID-19. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride.

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 miles by July. No riders doing the listed pace will be dropped. Cue sheets will not be available. Bike lights are highly recommended. Optional after ride drink at Parks on Tap or Cosmic Cafe. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride. Pre-registration requested, but not required.

A slower version of the Thursday night hill ride. We start at 6:01 . Preregistration requested but not required.

I continue to explore the many bridges in and out of NYC. I have already cycled the Goethals Bridge, the Bayonne Bridge, the George Washington Bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge on train assist rides into NYC. This ride will add the Wards Island Bridge, the Robert F Kennedy Bridge and the Roosevelt Island Tramway. We will be skipping the Brooklyn Bridge by going directly to New York's Amtrak Pennsylvania Station catching a train after 7 pm back to Philly. We meet 8:15 am at the Dunkn Donuts in the main lobby of 30th Street Amtrak Station on Friday, August 20th. Boarding the 8:44 am SEPTA Trenton local. Transfer to the NJTRANSIT train # 3834, 9:52am destined to NYC but we get off in Rahway. Cycling up the New Jersey side of the Hudson River over Goethals and Bayonne Bridges to the GW. Once across, we wind our away to the Harlem River Parkway Bike trail, through north west Harlem to the Wards Island Pedestrian Bridge over the Harlem River onto the narrow pedestrian sidewalk with some stairs on the Robert F Kennedy Bridge into Queens. From there onto Roosevelt Island to take the Roosevelt Island Tramway back into Manhattan. The ride will keep moving, stopping for a coffee lunch in Fort Lee. Maybe a refreshment stop on Roosevelt Island. We will need to keep a steady pace so as to catch the 7:09 pm train to Trenton and connecting with SEPTA to arrive back at 30th Street Amtrak Station by 9:51 pm. If not, the next train gets back in Philadelphia an hour later. So ALL day!

If you weren't one of the lucky eight to get on today's Five Borough Bridge ride, there's no need to despair! Ride with us, as we try a new route to Lansdowne and Yeadon that will return through West Philly, with a coffee stop (outdoor dining) at Renata's kitchen.

Leader has to work in the morning, so this will be an afternoon ramble. Pretty loop from College Settlement Camp at 593 Witmer Rd in Horsham, to Dublin in Bucks County. 45 miles, 2000 ft of climbing. Outbound via Lansdale, Colmar,, and Chalfont, return via Line Lexington and Gwynedd. Rest stop in Dublin at Mile 23 - quick snack stop at the Dam Good Cafe, or, IGA Market. Green meadows and farm country, especially in the Bucks County (middle) portion. . Cue sheets will be available. 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.

Per the weather stations, rain is not expected to arrive until later in the evening - 4pm. This route goes through beautiful Delaware County with a few hills here and there.

Various friendly rides per DAILY RIDE CALENDAR departing FROM THE PARKING ATTENDANT BOOTH at specified time and ranging 35-80 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.

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park to Havertown for a brunch stop and then to Lansdowne for a Franklin Fountain Ice Cream break. Please bring water, sunscreen, $ for mid ride snack stops. Please wear helmet (required by the club) and bring mask, if needed, to comply with local mask requirements. The ride will have hills, but we will regroup and rest as needed at the top of hills.

CANCELLED 8/22, due to bad weather. Scenic tour of rural Burlington County's farm and orchard country, based on/adapted from the Spellbound Century event ride held in late July. Very pretty and peaceful landscapes, crossing a creek or two. Terrain is gently rolling, with total elevation gain of 2000 ft. Dunkin' Donuts at Mile 18, farmer's market/orchard stops at mile 26 & 48, & 69. Driving Directions from Palmyra, NJ (Tacony-Palmyra Bridge): NJ-73 East > US-130 North > Right onto Creek Rd > Left onto Marne Highway > Cross over 295 & NJ Turnpike > Left onto Deacon Rd to the park. Here is the map link for the drive from Tacony-Palmyra Bridge to the ride start at the park: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24119393 COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT: Please refer to this document on our website, for details on Rider Guidelines to mitigate COVID: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf Please bring mask and hand sanitizer with you. Social distancing, both while cycling (20 ft apart, and when stopped (> 6ft apart). ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION is strongly encouraged, in order to save you writing time at the ride start, and to avoid having to touch the paper & pen to at the start. If you preregister on-line, your electronic signature will suffice for the waiver. 

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. There might be a short session about essential biking skills. Please wear helmet (required by the club), and bring mask to wear if required by local Covid regulations. We will stop about 1/2 way for a snack stop (please bring $). Make sure you have plenty of water, wear sunscreen, and bring an extra tube in case of a flat.

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 onboard SRT enjoy lunch at the 4th street deli or a nice summerime smoothie right behind the deli. Possible added loop on Manayunk bridge and thru Laurel Hills cemetery. If KYW says rain outside studio one hour prior to start cancel ride. Diana Dooley. 215 680 2322 Steve Perkiss 215-852-9093.

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 Monday evening ride may be cancelled, if there is a special club event at another location, e.g., a Member Appreciation/Tailgate Social at a larger ride site. Toward the end of the season (late September), this ride will need to leave earlier (5:45 or 5:30pm), due to evening daylight ending earlier.

WE'RE BACK!!!!!!!! Come ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley Ride Level: D thru A This ride is cross listed at the SCU Meetup site. COVID-19 Protocols are still in effect. Please review these on BCP websites. We have experienced ride leaders and sweep riders so no one gets lost! We do not ride on holidays that fall on a Monday ( Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.). Rain cancels the ride but look at Meetup or here for last minute updates when weather is questionable.

Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Some days we'll ride familiar favorite routes, other days we'll scope out new routes. Today we'll ride to Brig O'Doons in Ottsville for a snack/early lunch (mile 21) and then onto Tabora's for a snack or lunch (mile 34). Expect good company and lots of scenic, safe and low trafficked roads (the type of ride you wonder why you don't do it every week). A mixed bag regarding hills. Lots of flat to rolling sections, but also some hillier parts, particularly approaching and leaving Ottsville - not killers, just a lot of up and down. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely, obey traffic laws and follow: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy - rain cancels, but will likely reschedule for Wed. PLAN B OPTION (LEAST FAST PACE): Same route to Tabora's before splitting. Just over 2 miles shorter, but avoids some hills - around 200 feet less climbing. PLAN B ROUTE: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36972222 NOTE: Ride starts @ 9:00 June-Aug, 9:30 in Sept & 10:00 in Oct. The 4th Tues. of the month starts @ Central Pk, Doylestown. 5th Tues. (Aug. 31) @ Centre Square Park, Blue Bell

Weekly tandem ride with singles welcome. Note new start location in Berwyn, PA. Ride on quiet, scenic roads to West Chester and the Brandywine River valley. Return to Berwyn on the Chester Valley Trail. Coffee/snack break at mile 18. Option for lunch or ice cream at the finish. No drops. Pre-registration required. Bring water, snacks, and money for lunch. Lights required for tunnel on Valley Creek Road.

Our Tuesday's morning ride will go to the Delancey Street Bagels in Wynnewood. Easy out, easy back. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Scheduled for most Tuesday evenings throughout 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, peaceful roads in Eastern Montgomery Co. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on return. This Tuesday night ride meets every week throughout summer, weather permitting, unless there is another special club event in a different location (e.g., Member Appreciation Tailgate Social at a multi-group ride site). Toward end of season, this ride will meet earlier (5:45 or 5:30pm), due shorter evening daylight.

Rained out last Friday, so let's try this again! Ride to Lansdowne and Yeadon, returning through West Philly, with a coffee/lunch stop (outdoor dining) at Renata's kitchen. This ride will pass Franklin Fountain's Delaware county location, so we'll know how to find delicious ice cream on the afternoons they are open. (generally Thursday - Sunday, 2PM - 9PM.

Most summer Wednesday evenings, 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: social distance (20 ft apart while riding, >6 ft apart when stopped). 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). Once a month, this ride may need to meet earlier in the afternoon, due to BCP Board meeting in the evening.

Please join us for rides in Montgomery and Bucks counties. Ride distance will vary based on available daylight. Both groups will use the same route, just at slightly different speeds. We will not drop anyone, but please be sure that you are capable of maintaining the advertised average speed including some hill climbing. We are planning to maintain a group size of no more than 15 riders per group. We will post the ride route in advance for you to download to your device. Please RSVP. Rain at start time, or wet roads will cancel the ride. Our goal is to be back by sunset, but a taillight and headlight are recommended both early and late in the season given the shorter amount of daylight. This ride is a joint BCP/SCU ride.

Thursday Morning Hill Ride for us "D" riders is to just Do it, to develop strength and endurance cycling in the gear ratio that alouds us to pedal at 90 revolutions of our legs a minute. This week's version is the longest, steepest reverse ride up Waverly Rd from " below sea level " at Flat Rock Park. Coffee at the Ardmore Farmers Market. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

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

A hillier ride out west that regroups at the top of major climbs. As the days lengthen, so does the ride and we should be nearing 35 miles by July. Bike lights are highly recommended. Please bring a mask for when off the bike and review Club rules for COVID-19. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride.

Mike Fox will be leading tonight. 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 miles by July. No riders doing the listed pace will be dropped. Cue sheets will not be available. Bike lights are highly recommended. Optional after ride drink at Parks on Tap or Cosmic Cafe. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride. Pre-registration requested, but not required.

A slower version of the Thursday night hill ride. We start at 6:01 . Preregistration requested but not required.

Scenic, safer, slightly longer Charlie B. route inspired by the SCU Biscotti ride to Bucks County Biscotti - avoids climb on Callowhill Road AND adds a rest stop at scenic Peace Valley/Lake Galena. Also adds scenic Pine Run Reservoir and has ice cream stop at Hickory Stick Ice Cream (mile ) and at Freddy Hill Farm. Total climbing 2461 ft, Most of the climbing is in the middle of the route. The final stretch (after Freddy Hill Ice Cream) is mostly flat.

This strenuous ROUTE to the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop will have you cussing all the way to our destination. It has everything, flat bike trail, the SRT. A long steep climb up Shawmont Ave. Screaming decent into the Wisahicon gorge, Valley Green on Wesis Mill Road. Gravel, crush stone and bigger rocks of Forbidden Dr. But you will get your reward on the smooth return over Midvale Ave and MLK Dr. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

BCP will have a display tent in the plaza of the Valley Preferred Cycling Center (aka, the Velodrome) in Trexlertown, during the Friday Night Races, sponsored by Bicycling Magazine. Gates open for Happy Hour at 6:00pm, but the ACTUAL RACES DO NOT BEGIN UNTIL 7:30pm, allowing you plenty of time to get there after work. BCP will be exhibiting here to promote our club's membership benefits & perks, as well as rides and upcoming events. Music will be playing in the plaza before the races, and there will be family- and kid-friendly entertainment. General Admission tickets are only $9/adult. Young children get free admission. Every seat has a great view of the track. In addition to the Breakaway Cafe, there is a souvenir booth, where visitors can purchase Velodrome merchandise. There are also other exhibitors in the plaza, where you can participate in raffle drawings.. Come join us for an exciting evening! DRIVING to TREXLERTOWN: Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike (I-476 North), or, PA-309 North, to I-78/US-22 West. Driving directions and racing & venue details are available here: www.thevelodrome.com. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you are able to volunteer at the BCP tent, either for set-up (~5:15), or for staffing the booth and greeting visitors, or, for packing up at loading the van at the end of the evening, THANK YOU for your help. Please contact Linda, re. volunteering. Volunteers who arrive early (by 5:30) may enter through the Staff gate, and do not have to pay admission.

Various friendly rides per DAILY RIDE CALENDAR departing FROM THE PARKING ATTENDANT BOOTH at specified time and ranging 35-80 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.

A friendly ride to Ambler with about 2300 ft of climbing. No-one dropped, pace will depend on group. Meet by the parking attendant booth. Bring money and mask (just in case) for coffee stop at Abyss coffee. Also bring a spare tube, tire irons and multi-tool. Optional after ride drinks at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall (bring ID). PreRegistration preferred but not required. Ride may be cancelled (rain) up to 1 hour before start time.

This ride through Delaware County features Heinz NWR. Multiple rest stops including Bernie's Pretzels, Wawa and the Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park. NOTE: Wider tires are highly recommended for the gravel trails at Heinz NWR. Riders need to be able to maintain posted 12 mph pace

Scenic tour of rural Burlington County's farm and orchard country, based on/adapted from the Spellbound Century event ride held in late July. Very pretty and peaceful landscapes, crossing a creek or two. Terrain is gently rolling, with total elevation gain of 2000 ft. Dunkin' Donuts at Mile 18, farmer's market/orchard stops at mile 26 & 48, & 69. Driving Directions from Palmyra, NJ (Tacony-Palmyra Bridge): NJ-73 East > US-130 North > Right onto Creek Rd > Left onto Marne Highway > Cross over 295 & NJ Turnpike > Left onto Deacon Rd to the park. Here is the map link for the drive from Tacony-Palmyra Bridge to the ride start at the park: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24119393 COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT: Please refer to this document on our website, for details on Rider Guidelines to mitigate COVID: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf Please bring mask and hand sanitizer with you. Social distancing, both while cycling (20 ft apart, and when stopped (> 6ft apart). ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION is strongly encouraged, in order to save you writing time at the ride start, and to avoid having to touch the paper & pen to at the start. If you preregister on-line, your electronic signature will suffice for the waiver. 

Joyful 43-45 miles with around 2,800ft. Easy pace (zone 1) that will NOT exceed 15 mph average speed resulting at the end of the ride. It's optional but can stop for coffee/water around 15 miles at La Colombe or Wawa at 25 miles for the return trip.

Simple ride over the Ben Franklin Bridge to the coffee shop in the Merchantville Train Station. Return via a walk over Tacony Palmyra Bridge. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. Today we will ride to Penn Treaty park to welcome East Coast Greenway riders from NY. There might be a hill or two to help with beginner physical conditioning and a short instruction session on an essential biking safety skill. Helmet (required by the club), mask if you are not vaccinated. Please bring water, sunscreen, extra tube and equipment to fix a flat tire, and $ for mid-ride snack stop.

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.

T he ride leaves at 9:00 am. Ride out and back onboard SRT, enjoy lunch at the 4th street deli or a nice summerime smoothie right behind the deli. Possible added loop on Manayunk bridge and thru Laurel Hills cemetery. If KYW says rain outside studio one hour prior to start cancel ride. Diana Dooley. 215 680 2322 Steve Perkiss 215-852-9093.

Starts 5:45 now. Early September, will move earlier to 5:30. Scheduled for most Monday evenings throughout 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 Mont Co. Mileage will depend on the length of evening daylight. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. Toward the end of the season (mid-September), this ride will need to leave earlier (5:45 or 5:30pm), due to evening daylight ending earlier.

WE'RE BACK!!!!!!!! Come ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley Ride Level: D thru A This ride is cross listed at the SCU Meetup site. COVID-19 Protocols are still in effect. Please review these on BCP websites. We have experienced ride leaders and sweep riders so no one gets lost! We do not ride on holidays that fall on a Monday ( Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.). Rain cancels the ride but look at Meetup or here for last minute updates when weather is questionable.

[Note the ride start location, and that the ride starts at 9:30 in September] Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Today's ride will visit the Graceful Glen Alpaca Farm (mile 19). Early rest stop on the way out at Fischer's Park (mile 11 - water and bathrooms), and then a lunch stop (mile 35 - water and bathrooms, bring food/snacks at Heebner Park). Expect good company and lots of safe and low trafficked roads - a few of which we have not ridden on RYBT. Not a particularly hilly ride overall, OTHER THAN 3 relatively short 8-10% hills thrown in.Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely, obey traffic laws and follow: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy - rain cancels, but will likely reschedule for Wed. NOTE: Ride starts 9:30 in Sept & 10:00 in Oct. The 4th Tues. of the month starts @ Central Pk, Doylestown.

Narberth awaits us. We will take a traditional route out to Great Expectations Together, G.E.T. Then return a traditional way too but different. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Scheduled for most Tuesday evenings throughout 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, peaceful roads in Eastern Montgomery Co. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on return. This Tuesday night ride meets every week throughout summer, weather permitting, unless there is another special club event in a different location (e.g., Member Appreciation Tailgate Social at a multi-group ride site). Toward end of season, this ride will meet earlier (5:45 or 5:30pm), due shorter evening daylight.