Ride Calendar

Let's try some remote starts from stations along the PATCO Highspeed Line on Wednesday Mornings. Meet 9:15 am at 9th and Locust Sts PATCO station to catch the train to the Lindenwal PATCO station, for a 10 am start of a ride to Hammonton, NJ. Lunch at Nuevo El Mariachi Loco this ride but try different restaurants, on future rides. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Let's try some remote starts from stations along the PATCO Highspeed Line on Wednesday Mornings. Meet 9:15 am at 9th and Locust Sts PATCO station to catch the train to the Lindenwal PATCO station, for a 10 am start of a ride to Hammonton, NJ. Lunch at Nuevo El Mariachi Loco this ride but try different restaurants, on future rides. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

A recurring ride in the general Penn Valley Area - ie the Hills! Destinations and length of rides open to rider input. PLEASE NOTE NEW 9AM START TIME!!

Pretty route created by Charlie B. through Montgomery and Bucks Counties. Quick bathroom break at Hansell Park at Mile 17.5. Lunch stop in Plumsteadville at Mile 24 - Wawa, Chubby's Inc Cream, and/or The Salt Box. On the return from lunch, there are opportunities to stop for bathroom breaks at Tabora's Market, Lake Galena, or Nike Park. Total elevation gain 2310 ft for 46 miles - just under 50 ft climbing per mile. 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. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing.

This is a social, relaxing ride to the Paper Trail Bike Coffee Shop in Historic Rittenhouse Town, Wissahickon Park. We will ride out Kelly Dr., and over to the Wissahickon Park Trail. Our return will go down MLK Dr. and Sedgley. If KYW is reporting rain one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

We will cycle down to Fort Mifflin at confluence of the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers. We most likely will not go into the fort for a historic tour, just a look out over its walls. We will ride through Bartram's Garden on our way down to Fort Mifflin, checking out the progress of the Schuylkill Banks Trail, Cristian to Crescent. From Fort Mifflin, we will ride clockwise around the Philadelphia International Airport. From there to the Cobbs Creek Bike path, the western boundary of the City of Brotherly Love to Spruce St. A lunch stop near the end of our ride at Jezabel's, Argentine Cafe for Enpanadas and coffee, 45th St between Locust and Walnut Sts. This ride will take longer than you might think. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Note the later start time - it's getting cold! Departing FROM THE PARKING ATTENDANT BOOTH. We will regroup as needed and stop for pastries, 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. Pre-registration preferred.

Our destination for this ride will be a lunch encounter at an unknown lunch destination in Phoenixville, Pa. We will leave from the Ardmore Farmers Market with a potty stop at Betzwood before heading to our final destination for lunch. The out bound route will be either the semi hilly ride out via the Main Line to Conshohocken and the SRT or a new uncharted less hilly route to Conshohocken , this will be determined by a democratic vote at the beginning of the ride. KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to our departure, then the ride is cancelled . Please note the start location Cue sheets will not be available.

A nice, compact 30 mile fall ride. Nothing fancy, but just nice. Must keep the stated pace, and have a tube for your tires (even if tubeless).

Assemble at 8:15 EST (it should feel like 9:15) Depart at 8:20 SHARP! Ride through East Fairmount Park, East Falls, Wyncote, and Flourtown to Wake in Ambler at mile 20 or so for 35-minute coffee stop (it’s all about the coffee), then return via Lower Gwynyd and Manayunk Bridge. Approx. 3,000 feet of climbing. Will regroup as necessary, but riders are expected to achieve posted speed.

An incredibly scenic ride through the Oley Valley in Berks County. Thanks to Rich Wagner for the original version of this picturesque route, and thanks to Charlie B. to updating the route. Featuring the crossing of two covered bridges, Three rest stops. One at your standard convenience store. One at a great little deli/restaurant in the quaint town of Oley. And even one at a chocolatier. Terrain will consist of significant climbs for the first and last 15 miles , but this route has been adjusted, so that the beginning and ending climbs over the ridge are more gentle, less steep. The middle 30 is rolling to flat. This will be one of the prettiest rides you will do this year. Cue sheets will be available. Total climbing 3847 feet. We will stop to regroup as needed. DRIVING DIRECTIONS to French Creek State Park: Take the Main PA Turnpike (I-76) West to the Downingtown Exit. This is two exits beyond (west of) the Valley Forge exit. After leaving the Turnpike, take PA 100 North/Pottstown Pike for 4 miles. You will pass through the town of Eagle. Turn left onto Conestoga Rd/PA-401 West. Stay on 401 West for 6 miles, then turn right onto PA-345 North/Bulltown Rd. Follow PA-345 North for 4 miles. There will be signs on 345 for French Creek State Park, and Hopewell Lake. SHORT-CUT OPTION provided by Charlie B. (thanks, Charlie!): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44884572 This option is 53 miles, meeting at the SRT trailhead on Grosstown Rd in Stowe, just off 422. This option would cut off a few miles at both the start and the finish of the 63-mi route. At Mile 0.9, this shorter option joins the metric at Mile 9.8.

The quintessential beginner's BCP ride, socially pleasant, new to Philadelphia? Or qurious to hidden bicycle routes of the City. This ride is for you. Develop cycling skills , learn the cycling rules of the road and if there is that unfortunate flat tire, be observent on how to fix it from the the leader's assist. We will ride anywhere from 15 to 20 miles with a refreshment stop along the journey. All you need is a working bicycle and a bicycle helmet. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels

A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop. Some climbing required.

D ride, 10.5 mph, nov. 6th, to 4th st Deli in Conshy. Meet at 10:00 at Cosmic. Ride SRT and Umbria to meet our friends in the back. Home via Manyunk or cemetery, whatever suits your mood. Leaders: Diana D, 215-680-2322 and Steve P, 215-852-9093. Pre-register.

The weather continuing to look warm and sunny so let,s head out to the patio at the Farmer’s Market to snack and kibitz. We’ll take Sedgley up to the Park, across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge to Chamounix and then to BMA and Highland. And then wind our way to Ardmore.Coming back we'll take the slightly longer route through Cobbs Creek. Should be back by 1 PM. Hope you can make it!

A recurring ride in the general Penn Valley Area - ie the Hills! Destinations and length of rides open to rider input. PLEASE NOTE NEW 9AM START TIME!!

Pretty meander through Montogomery & Bucks Counties, to brighten up a cloudy day. Coffee/snack/lunch break at Starbucks in Doylestown at Mile 25. On the way to Doylestown, we can take a quck break if needed to use the porta-potty at Guinea Lane Park at Mile 14. Outbound via Warrington and Jamison, return via 202 Greenway Trail southbound toward Horsham and Ambler. Terrain is mostly gently rolling with no severe climbs. Total elevation gain 2167 ft, averaging 52 ft/mile. SHORT-CUT OPTIONS Available - there are some options to shave off a couple of miles before lunch in Doylestown, if riders prefer. 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. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing.

Nice beginning club ride and social bike ride. We will cycle out Martin Luther King Dr, then take the Wisahicon Trail to Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop. Reverse route back but on the Kelly Dr Bike sidewalk. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Assemble at 8:20. Depart at 8:25 SHARP! Ride through West Fairmount Park, Bala Cynwyd. Merion, Havertown, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Devon, Wayne, Conshohocken, etc., finishing with Manayunk Bridge and East Fairmount Park Loops. At mile 26 or so, 35-minute coffee stop at Pour Richards (it's all about the coffee). Many hills (approx. 3,100 feet of climbing), including 10 or so relatively long ones, but no killers. Will regroup if necessary, but riders are expected to maintain the group pace.

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. Pre-registration preferred.

For those in center city Philadelphia who for some reason don't own a car, join me on the SEPTA regional rail line on the Paoli Local to Ardmore, joining up with the Phoenixville D Ride. Meet at 30th Street Amtrak Station by 8:45 am to board the 8:55 train to Ardmore. It arrives at the Ardmore train station by 9:11 am, just in time to grab a latte at the Ardmore Farmers Market before 9:30 meet up there for the Phoenixville D ride start time. See ride description below, next ride listing. On the return, we will either catch the train home to center city at Conshohocken new high platform station or cycle the whole way directly home, center city. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start the, ride cancels.

NEW ROUTE, from last year: 11/12/2020: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29773353 Joke in progress: Ride Leader walks into a bar. Bartender asks, "How about a FLAT ride for a change?" Still working on the punchline..... This scenic loop, near Delaware Bay, will take us on quiet, country roads through farmlands, marshlands, & across peaceful creeks and rivers. Terrain is very gentle -- mostly flat, with a couple of small climbs, but these are less than 150 ft each. Total elevation gain is 1178 ft. This route will venture down to the inlet and marina on the Cohansey River. Rest stops at mile 23 (Alloway), mile 38 (Greenwich), and mile 54 (Hancock's Bridge). SHORT-CUT OPTION: There will be a self-guided short-cut for those wanting to ride ~58 miles. The shorter version will not go down to Greenwich or the inlet, but will have two rest stops at Alloway and Hancock's Bridge. Here is the route for the 58-mile short-cut: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44923277 Directions to the starting point at Fort Mott: I-295 South in NJ to Exit 1/NJ-49 E - Broadway for Pennsville/Salem. After 4 miles on NJ-49E/Broadway, turn right onto Fort Mott Rd, and stay on this road for 3.5 miles, til you get to the Bay. Entrance to the State Park will be on your right. From Center City Phila., drive time is LESS THAN ONE HOUR. Google Maps link for driving directions from Phila to Fort Mott: http://tinyurl.com/mm9kmed.

South Jersey adventure from Fort Mott through Salem and Cumberland Counties, short-cut option (58 miles), at a slightly faster pace (15-16), led by Cyndi Noonan. The 58-mile route does NOT go down toGreenich or the Cohansey River. Two food stops on this route, at Mile 25 and 34. Fort Mott State Park (worth a visit, for the history and the views of the Delaware River) is accessible via 295-S

Off to Ambler for some of the best pizza in the region. We'll keep a solid pace, and will wait at the top of hills if you can maintain it. Bring a tube, even if tubeless. You might also consider bringing a lock, as we'll be eating inside. Best to download the ridewithgps route. We might divert a bit from the route (perhaps heading out on the MLK and up School House, for example), small detour on the way back from PB, but this route is mostly what we'll do.

Our destination for this ride will be a lunch encounter at an unknown lunch destination in Phoenixville, Pa. We will leave from the Ardmore Farmers Market with a potty stop at Betzwood before heading to our final destination for lunch. The out bound route will be either the semi hilly ride out via the Main Line to Conshohocken and the SRT or a new uncharted less hilly route to Conshohocken , this will be determined by a democratic vote at the beginning of the ride. KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to our departure, then the ride is cancelled . Please note the start location Cue sheets will not be available..

Start off the new Winter Hiking Season and re-connect with your hiking companions with a pretty route along the Wissahickon Creek. This is a 6 mi hike leaving from Bruno's at Germantown & Northwestern Aves. Meander through Andorra Woods, as well as the Yellow Trail on the outbound, and the White Trail on the return. For the hike, please wear sturdy hiking/walking shoes. Walking sticks/poles are not required, but they are helpful for traction. ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION for this hike is strongly encouraged, in order to save writing time at the starting point. Please click on the "Preregister" link to enter your name & contact info. CO-LEADER/SWEEP WELCOME: If you would like to be the Co-Leader or Sweep, THANK YOU!! Please contact the Leader (LMc) to have your name added to this listing. POST-HIKE Optional Lunch/Snack at Bruno's, if hikers would like to enjoy a post-hike meal together. Post-Hike Social at Chuck's house has been cancelled.

A casual ride through Fairmount Park and beyond for all ages of riders, i.e., new to group biking or returning to biking after a layoff. There might be a hill or two to help with physical conditioning, but we will stop at the top to catch our breath. We will review cold weather biking, so that our Sunday Rides during the winter will be filled with riders enjoying the great outdoors. Please wear helmet (required by the club.). Please bring extra tube and tools to fix a flat, proper dress for the weather, water, and $ for mid-ride snack-coffee-latte stop.

We will ride to Ardmore for a quick stop at the Wawa. A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some climbing required.

Easy afternoon ride, mainly on the Schuylkill River Trail, outbound toward (almos)t Collegeville and/or Oaks. Quick Wawa stop at Mile 22, before returning via SRT to Bruno's. Route may be shortened a tad, if riders prefer. (Turning off the trail at Reynolds Dog Park at Longford Rd would shave off a couple of miles.) Return before 5:00pm. Please bring LIGHTS. Please pre-register here, in order to save time at the ride start.

D Ride to Tricycle, monday nov 13 @ 10:00 from Cosmic. Short ride today to get back by 12:30 -ish. Feel free to lengthen it if you wish! Leaders: Diana D, 215-680-2322 and Steve P. , 215-852-9093. Pre-register.

It has been a bit since we have been out to Swathmore on a Tuesday. Let's head that way via the Spring Garden Bridge and West Philly. We will get to 52nd street and to Whitby which will take us into Yeadon and the 'burbs. Return will be pretty much the same way-- I am not that imaginative-- with the goal being to avoid the trolley tracks. Coffee/lunch/snack options abound in Swarthmore borough!

For us Philly people, we will be meeting, 9:15 am at 9th and Locust Sts, PATCO Highspeed Line Station for another Wednesday morning ride remote start. Lindenwal PATCO Station. We will cycle south from the station to Washington Township. Pick up a bike trail in The Wedgewood County Club. When we reach the Washington Lake Park, we will do once around. Returning a different route and on a hunt for a coffee shop. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Ll

Another Wednesday morning ride remote start. Lindenwal PATCO Station. We will cycle south from the station to Washington Township. Pick up a bike trail in The Wedgewood County Club. When we reach the Washington Lake Park, we will do once around. Returning a different route and on a hunt for a coffee shop. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

All BCP members are warmly invited to participate in our monthly Board meeting, where we discuss important club business and topics of concern and interest to our members, e.g., safety, upcoming events, bike culture in our city & region, etc. BCP's Board of Directors values and appreciates YOUR comments and feedback on club rides and hikes, events, safety, etc. We need YOUR input to improve services to our members. LIGHT DINNER is served before our discussions begin. VENUE: Roxborough Memorial Hospital at 5800 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia 19128. Main Entrance is on Jamestown St. Take elevator down to Ground Floor to Cafeteria Conference Room A.

A recurring ride in the general Penn Valley Area - ie the Hills! Destinations and length of rides open to rider input. PLEASE NOTE NEW 9AM START TIME!!

IMPORTANT: This ride is to an event hosted by Intercultural Journeys and event tickets must be purchased in advance at https://www.interculturaljourneys.org/the-table-sessions-nathalie-cerin Table Sessions: Talie Join IJ for The Table Sessions: performance, meal, conversation -- and you! About this Event Through a singular blending of Haitian folk music and American soul, Nathalie 'Talie' Cerin shines light on a universal longing to take root. She is joined on this wholehearted exploration of what it means to find home by fellow Haitian American musician Mervin Toussaint. Each evening, guitar, saxophone, and sparkling vocals blend together in an intimate supper-club atmosphere celebrating hope. And in addition to an evening of beautiful music, enjoy a meal from Chef Faye Saintus of Gou Restaurant as part of the event! What is a Table Session? It's a gathering. A place of exchange. A time to be still and listen or get up and dance. To eat delicious food. To connect with other people about art, food, and life. Intercultural Journeys brings artists and audiences around the table to share a performance, meal, and conversation as we work to rekindle our connections to one another.

Pretty meander through Montgomery and Bucks Counties for lunch in Doylestown. Outbound via Horsham, Warrington and Jamison. Lunch in D'town at Mile 28 - choice of eateries. Return via Spring House and Ambler. Rolling terrain with no severe climbs. Total elevation 2236 ft, averaging less than 49 ft/mile. Scenery on this route includes the peaceful Neshaminy Creek. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, etc. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Please check daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing.

We will cross town to the Delaware River for a round trip jaunt to circumnavigate South Philly. Beginning with a ride down the Delaware River Trail to Snyder, Moyamensing, and 20th St., we will ride through neighborhoods both very old and very new to FDR Park, and over to historic (and hip) Philadelphia Navy Yard. From there we will ride to the famous Penrose Diner for coffee and breakfast (or lunch). We will return via 22nd St. to the SRT and back to Cosmic Cafe. If KYW reports that it is raining one hour before the start, the ride cancels.

Assemble at 7:35. Depart at 7:40 SHARP! Half Marathon starts at 6:55 at 22nd and BF Parkway (heading east). and our ride start is just beyond Mile 12 of the Race Course (on Kelly Drive), so our 7:40 start should get us across the course just before the Race leaders appear (and we will finish after the Race course is closed). Ride through East Fairmount Park, East Falls, Wyncote, and Flourtown to Wake in Ambler at mile 20 or so for 35-minute coffee stop (it’s all about the coffee), then return via Lower Gwynyd, Barren Hill, and Manayunk Bridge. Approx. 2,800 feet of climbing. Will regroup as necessary, but riders are expected to achieve posted speed.

All aboard for a Multimodal Ride to New Castle, DE. We will gather at the upper level of SEPTA regional rail, 30th Street Amtrak Station by 8:39 am to catch the 8:54 am train to Media to join the Saturday Multimodal Ride that starts at the Media Station, 9:30 am. George Yarnell will be leading us to New Castle, DE. Most likely I will be returning by train from Wilmington, DE. Be aware that that train only runs every two hours from Wilmington. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Various friendly rides per DAILY RIDE CALENDAR. 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. Coffee/food break at Devon Whole Foods. Check daily listing for route information. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred.

Use Septa Regional Rail for a remote start at the Media Train station. We will go from Media to RiverWalk in Wilmington to the JAM trail to New Castle. The Delaware County portion of the ride is hilly both going and returning. We will stop at the Infinite Diner for a late breakfast stop and Starbucks near the River Walk in Wilmington. There is a WaWa on the mid portion of the return bike ride, as well. There will be an option of returning to Philadelphia from Wilmington Septa Regional Rail or from the Media Train Station back to Philadelphia. The train from 30th Street is at 8:54 AM, which will give you time to join the ride.

Easy paced, 9.5 - 10MPH flat ride. Group stays together.

This Sunday's Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride will cycle to Hunting Park to commemorate World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Violence Victims. The ceremony will be from 1pm until 3pm. Our route will be Hunting Park Ave to Lil Safety Village in Hunting Park - W Hunting Park Dr & W Cayuga St. https://bicyclecoalition.org/events/world-day-of-remembrance-2023/ We may not stay the entire time so we can be back to our start location around 3:30 pm. We will not be stopping for a refreshment break unless we come across a Dunkn Donuts along our route home.

Due to Philly Marathon closures, we meet at 22nd and Fairmount today. Will ride to Weis' Market in Conshohocken for a short stop. A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some climbing required.

Tricycle is closing after Thanksgiving, so we'll bike there this Monday to support the. Out to conshohocken via Umbria- return through the cemetery- I know, not very flowery like Diana’s….

Jimmy Mack has foolishly asked me to lead today's ride. Thinking a quick out and back to Narberth would be good-- goal is to be home by 12:30pm, cause they are saying rain in the PM. Thinking Easter Seals route out and back to cosmic via the park, either going behind the Mann or going past the pump track. Either way, hoping the rain stays away.

For us Philly riders, we will meet, 9;15 am at 9th and Locust Sts, PATCO Highspeed Line Station for another remote start, 10 am at the Lindenwal PATCO station. Cycling to the Berlin Farmers Market which will be open this day, Wednesday, before Thanksgiving Day. Come and enjoy the wonderful surprises of this formal fleemarket and pungent aromas of cooked food and tasty pies! Our route will be elongated to make 25 miles one way or another. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Another remote start, 10 am at the Lindenwal PATCO station. Cycling to the Berlin Farmers Market which will be open this day, Wednesday, before Thanksgiving Day. Come and enjoy the wonderful surprises of this formal fleemarket and pungent aromas of cooked food and tasty pies! Our route will be elongated to make 25 miles one way or another. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

An early morning ride to build up the appetite for turkey or your favorite food of choice. This is easy - we ride from Rydal Train Station along Susquehanna Road to Ambler, turn around, and go back to the train station. Note, the first hill is a doozy. This is listed as a B ride, not for the speed but for the power your legs will want to climb the hills. Each loop is 14.2 miles with 1,089 feet of climbing. The goal is to complete three loops. No cue sheets necessary, as you will not leave Susquehanna Road. There are numerous spots available along the route to refill your bottles. No potty at the start. Rydal is on the Septa West Trenton Regional Rail line. Thursday is a holiday; please check the schedule carefully if you plan to travel by train. Group meets on the side of the tracks with the Rydal Post Office.

A recurring ride in the general Penn Valley Area - ie the Hills! Destinations and length of rides open to rider input. PLEASE NOTE NEW 9AM START TIME!!

This will be a quick out and back ride to Betzwood , so that you can get back home in time be ready to eat all you want at your upcoming Turkey Day Dinner later that evening. We will head out via Gulp Rd for a few hills to the SRT and then a quick upbeat pace to the Betzwood parking lot at Valley Forge. We `stop at the Wawa in Conshhocken to refresh water bottles and then onto to Betzwood and a return trip back to our starting point. The ride is cancelled if KYW is reporting rain outside of their studio one hour prior to our ride.

Morning ride before our holiday feast from UDHS to the WaWa in Skippack. Some hills, regroup as needed. Faster on flats, slower on hills. Bring plenty to drink and an on bike snack. Very quick, short snack & bathroom break at Wawa at ~half-way mark. Total climbing 1585 ft - nothing too steep. Plan to return by 12:30-ish, in order for us to get to our holiday festivities with our families. CO-LEADERS WELCOME, in order to offer alternative speed groups for a wider range of riders. Pre-registration at the link below is strongly encouraged, to save you writing time at the ride start.

Special, scenic route for Black Friday. CO-LEADERS WELCOME, in order to offer alternative speed groups for a wider range of riders. This 5-star route by Charlie B. is an adpatation of a Bob S. route, through peaceful and quiet countryside in Bucks and Hunterdon Counties. Today, we are deliberately avoiding crowded shopping areas. From the starting point at Holicong Park in Buckingham, we cross the river to Hunterdon County, NJ at Stockton. We return to PA via the bike/ped bridge at Bulls Island to Lumberville. Lunch stop at Frenchtown at Mile 28. We have a choice of convenience stores, as well as cafes. Across the street from one of the convenience stores is the Frenchtown Town Park, where we can sit to eat. After lunch, we have ~9 flat miles on River Rd/NJ-29, heading toward the bridge at Bulls Island. Total climbing is 2330 ft, averaging 51 ft/mile - not too extreme. Most of the climbing is after Stockton, but it levels off as we head toward Frenchtown. On the return, we can stop if needed for a quick bathroom or snack break at Bulls Island, or Lumberville Genteral Store. 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. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing.

Today's ride will take us out the Martin Luther King Dr, on up into the Wisahicon Park to the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop. Return via Kelly Dr Bike sidewalk trail. From our start location, we will go over to the Fairmount Park Waterworks, taking in the new exhibit titled, Take Me To the River. So many times we cycle past special exhibits and don't make the time to take them in. Open our eyes, listen with our ears, explore what is infront of us. “TAKE ME TO THE RIVER”, A New Art Exhibit is Open at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

In honor of Thanksgiving turkey, this ride is a revival of the late Peter Odell's classic route to the Turkey Point Lighthouse, on the scenic and peaceful peninsula between the Elk River and the North East River, at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Recently updated by Charlie B., with route enhancements. Mostly quiet roads in northwestern Delaware and northeastern Maryland. Wawa at Mile 17. Lunch stop at mile 19, in the adorable town of Northeast, MD. We can eat out lunch by the river in the town park. ScenicTurkey Point Lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula is at mile 33. (The Lighthouse Trail runs right along the perimeter of the peninsula.) On the return, we have a rest stop at a market/deli at mile 45, as well as a Wawa option at Mile 50.5 in Elkton. Total elevation gain is 3913 feet. Mostly rolling terrain, with some steep climbs (up-down-up-down) close to the lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula. We will stop to regroup as needed. Travel time from Philadelphia to Newark is ~one hour. Driving Directions from Philadelphia: I-95 South into DE, then DE-273 West toward Newark/Univ. of DE. DE-273 will lead you to Main St. The Newark Shopping Center, immediately before Pomeroy Rail Trail bike parth, the will be on your right side. Please park in rear of the shopping center parking lot CO-LEADER(S) WELCOME to offer alternative paces.

Lou's Seb is another name for hoagie. We try Lou's Seb at his sandwich shop on Norristown's main drag and take notice of any commercial revival is percolating on the street. A stop at Tricycles before they close will be inorder. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Departing FROM THE PARKING ATTENDANT BOOTH at 915. This week will go to Ambler. We will regroup as needed and stop for pastries, 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. Pre-registration preferred.

Pretty route along the Cresheim and Wissahickon Creeks. This is a 6.6 mi hike from St Martin's Trailhead (intersection of St. Martin's Lane and Huron St, where St. Martin's dead-ends into the park) to Rex Avenue Bridge, then to Mt. Airy Bridge and back, mostly on the Orange and Yellow Trails. Passes Valley Green just before the 4-mile mark. For the hike, please wear sturdy hiking/walking shoes. Walking sticks/poles are not required, but they are very helpful for traction, especially on hills and/or eneven patches. SHORT-CUT OPTION: On the second half of the hike, staying straight on Forbidden Drive, rather than turning onto the Yellow Trail, will shave off some ditance. ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION for this hike is strongly encouraged, in order to save writing time at the starting point. Please click on the "Preregister" link to enter your name & contact info. CO-LEADER/SWEEP WELCOME: If you would like to be the Co-Leader or Sweep, THANK YOU!! Please contact the Leader (LMc) to have your name added to this listing.

Casual Ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. It is a ride for all ages, who are new to biking in a group or getting back to biking after a layoff. Please wear helmet(required by the club.). Please bring extra tube and tool to fix a flat, water, proper dress for weather conditions, and $ for mid ride snack stop. There might be a hill or two, which is good for conditioning, but we will stop at top of hills to catch our breaths.

We go to Ardmore today for a snack stop, perhaps using an extended route. A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some climbing required.

D ride to 4th st Deli in Conshy. Meet at 10:00 Nov 27th. Don’t know about you, but after too much pumpkin pie and no riding for 5(?!) days, I need to definitely trudge up umbria to 4th st in back!! Please join me! Leaders: Diana D. and Steve P.

Jimmy Mack has passed the baton to me once again this week. I know, I know, not the wisest perhaps. So, let's go to Jersey to see if we can see some holiday displays, sans lights. We will make it to Trouble Brewing in Haddon Heights, riding past Cooper Hospital in Camden and then along the river in Pennsauken, to then follow Patco to Haddon Heights. For our return we will wind our way through neighborhoods and back to Camden where we will see the Black Panther sculputure and the glorious arch of the original Camden high school . Let's meet at the 11th and Locust PATCO platform ( take the elevator down and meet us past the turnstile on the actual platform) at 9:45 and we will catch the 9:54 train over to Camden Broadway station arrival time is 10:02. Want to ride over the bridge? Meet us at the PATCO station at Broadway on the Jersey side! Not sure how to get to 11 and Locust from Cosmic-- email me and I can give you a route!

For us Philly people, we will be meeting, 9:15 am at 9th and Locust Sts, PATCO Highspeed Line Station for another Wednesday morning ride remote start. Lindenwal PATCO Station. We will cycle south from the station to Washington Township. Pick up a bike trail in The Wedgewood County Club. When we reach the Washington Lake Park, we will do once around. Returning a different route and on a hunt for a coffee shop. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Ll Cue sheets will not be available.

Another Wednesday morning ride remote start. Lindenwal PATCO Station. We will cycle south from the station to Washington Township. Pick up a bike trail in The Wedgewood County Club. When we reach the Washington Lake Park, we will do once around. Returning a different route and on a hunt for a coffee shop. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.

A recurring ride in the general Penn Valley Area - ie the Hills! Destinations and length of rides open to rider input. PLEASE NOTE NEW 9 START TIME!!