Ride Calendar

Causual ride to see some of the Mummers' Parade. A There will be an option to return by train from Suburban Station. A large portion of the ride will be on the Schuylkill River Trail. Some of the ride will be over the hill because the Tow path is closed. Please bring helmet (required by the club.) Please bring tube and tools to fix a flat, water, proper dress for the weather, good lights if you are riding your bike back to Conshohocken, and $ or senior pass for a return on the train at 4:09 or 5:09. (How is that for a compound sentence?) After viewing the Mummers' Parade we will go to the Cosmic Cafe's Foundation Open House, which is free, but they are asking for tax free donations to their foundation. The Foundation helps support individuals that need special training to be able to find meaningful employment. Please let me know by email by 9AM if you will be taking the train from center city to Conshohocken.

While James McElwain is cycling in Vietnam, we will cycle to G.E.T. in Narberth, PA. We will take a forgiving route out and a traditional route back. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Ride to Morning Talk Cafe, D ride, 10.5 mph, in Conshy at 1st and Fayette. 10:00 am. Let’s try this since we missed conshy on monday. Very cold 🥶 so we have to bundle. I think my toes and fingers can handle it?? please pre-register. Leader:Diana D, 215-680-2322.

A recurring ride in the general Penn Valley Area - ie the Hills! Destinations and length of rides open to rider input. PLEASE NOTE A BRAND NEW 9:30START TIME!!

The best ride for those fulfilling one of their New Year's resolutions of cycling with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia. Of course the Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride is really the best! We gp to the coffee shop in Rittenhouse Town. Easy out, Easy back. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start it, ride cancels.

For January 5: Shorter & flatter route, due to cold temperature. SCU is hosting a hike this morning led by Linda Mueller, so this ride will leave at 1:00pm, meeting at the finish point of the hike. This mostly flat, mostly easy bike route will take us from Mt. Airy to Bridgeport, across the Schuylkill River from Norristown, for a quick rest break for coffee at the 4th St. Cafe at the halfway point. Total climbing is 1611 ft. START/FINISH: The dead-end of Mt. Airy Ave, near the intersection with Mt. Airy Terrace. This is where the Wissahickon trailhead is located. 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.

Assemble at 8:55. Depart at 9:00 SHARP! Start with typical ride toward Devon, riding through West Fairmount Park, Wynnwood, Kerakung, Havertown, Haverford, and Bryn Mawr, but then continuing on Ithan Avenue through Villanova, and getting to Bala Starbucks via Williamson Road and climb up McClenaghan Mill Road. At mile 26 or so, 35 minute coffee stop at Starbucks (it's all about the coffee), then down and up the Bala Cynwyd Heritage Trail and finishing with East Fairmount Park Loops. Approx. 2,200 feet of climbing. Will regroup if necesary, but riders are expected to maintain the group pace.

Easy, flat, out & back ride from the Barnes & Noble bookstore/cafe in the MetroPlex shopping center on Chemical Rd in Conshohocken/Plymouth Meeting, to the Barnes & Noble in Devon, via the Cross County Trail > Schuylkill River Trail > Chester Valley Trail. Quick rest stop for coffee & restroom at the Devon Barnes & Noble, at the half-way point. Return to Conshy/Plymouth Mtg via the same aved trails. Total elevation gain is a very slight 850 ft. Plan to return by 11:15-11:30am, before the wintry weather moves in.

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. A non-stop 30 mile ride following the Bulldog route. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time (check BCP webpage). Pre-registration preferred.

Various friendly rides departing FROM THE CYNWYD HERITAGE TRAIL HEAD PARKING LOT (Bala Cynwyd) at specified time and ranging 30 - 65 miles (Off Season) 40 – 85 miles (In Season) with occasional century rides. 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 RIDE LISTING for latest route information, details, etc. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time.

Casual paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. Please wear helmet (required by the club.). Please bring xtra tube and tools to fix a flat, water, proper dress for weather conditions, $ for mid-ride snack, and bring all the blue sky that you can find. There might be a hill or two that will be good for physical conditioning.

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

Even though there is no morning hike today due to morning rain, the rain is predicted to clear out by ~12noon. This afternoon bike route is mostly flat and easy, mainly on the Cross County Trail to the Schuylkill River Trail > Chester Valley Trail toward Devon/Valley Forge and Malvern. This route can be shortened a bit, if we skip the neighborhood roads in Valley Forge, and just stay on the trails the whole time. Quick rest break at Wegman's Food Court in Malvern for restrooms and quick snack/coffee. START/FINISH: Barnes & Noble in the Metroplex Shopping Center on Chemical Rd, between Germantown and Ridge Pikes, next to the Cross-County Trail. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic loop, thru Mont.Co. or Lower Bucks, brief rest stop. MEETING POINTS WILL VARY, based on the various Start/Finish points of the morning hike somewhere in the Wissahickon. Return by 5:00pm. Distance will be determined by sunset time. Please bring LIGHTS. Details posted each week. Every Sun during winter hike season, weather permitting, w/possible exception Valentine's Day weekend. If weather not bike-friendly, ride may be replaced by snow activity. Keep moving through winter - maintain base fitness for spring cycling in March.

Out via Umbria and SRT Back through the cemetery Sound familiar?

Let's try and get ourselves to Narberth on Tuesday. Forecast isn't great, but things can change. We will do the Easter Seals route and come home on the route that takes us behind the Mann Center and through the park. Goal will be to be home by 12:30, or sooner, so the stop in Narberth will be short and sweet. I'll decide at 9 am if the weather is worth risking.

This Nitty-gritty Ride cycles the north side of the Northeast Reginald AMTRAK Corridor in W Sedgley Ave all the way to the Bridesburg neighborhood. We will have coffee at I Need Coffee. Then we will explore the neighborhood close to the Delaware River where Delaware Ave will be extended up to the Frankford Arsenal which will blaze the way for the next section of the Delaware River Trail. 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 9:30 START TIME!!

For JAN. 12 - pretty and scenic route, based on a route by Charlie B. Route includes the Zacharias Creek Trail and the Skippack Trail. Lunch/snack stop in Skippack at Wawa. We will be passing parks with restrooms or porta-potties on both the outbound and return, in case riders need a potty stop. We will be crossing a couple of pretty and peaceful creeks. Return by 2:30pm. According to the hourly weather forecast for Friday, weather stays dry into the afternoon. There is a short-cut option on the second half of this route, if we need to shorten the route due to weather. CO-LEADERS WELCOME! If you would like to lead this ride at an alternative pace to offer more choices to riders, THANK YOU! Please contact the Leader (LMc) to have your pace group added. START/FINISH: Weavers Way Co-Op in Ambler, rear parking lot, near Race St. 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.

Easy out, Easy back. Or destination is the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop in Rittenhouse Town, Wisahicon Park. If the shop is not open, we will cycle up into Germantown and have our coffee at the Lilly of the Valley Cupcakery and Cafe. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Friendly ride departing FROM THE PARKING ATTENDANT BOOTH at 9:15am. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. 50 mile ride to the Buttery this week to celebrate Matthew's 50th. 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.

Various friendly rides departing FROM THE CYNWYD HERITAGE TRAIL HEAD PARKING LOT (TRAIN STATION - Bala Cynwyd) at specified time and ranging 30 - 65 miles (Off Season) 40 – 85 miles (In Season) with occasional century rides. 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 RIDE LISTING for latest route information, details, etc. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time.

Carpe Diem - sieze the day - take advantage of mild temperatures. This pretty route is based on/adapted from a route by Dmitri Levin (Thanks, Dmitri!) We will meander from the historic Wycombe Train Station to Wrightstown and Washington Crossing, then cross the Delaware River to Mercer County, NJ. Cycle east to charming Princeton, for coffee/lunch/snack at D'Angelo Italian Market/Cafe/Deli. On the return, we will cross peaceful Stony Brook. Lunch at D'Angelo Market is at Mile 23. Return via Pennington to Washington Crossing. If extra rest breaks are needed, at Mile 9 and Mile 39, we'll be in Washington Crossing, where we can stop at either Dunkin' Donuts or the convenience store. Total elevation gain is 2131 ft, averaging a modest 44 ft/mile. C0-LEADERS WELCOME: If you would like to lead this ride at an alternative pace to give riders more choices, THANK YOU! Please contact LMc to have your name and speed group added.

This multi-modal adventure will highlight one of the lesser know but fascinating events in Philly's history. On 9 January 1793, Jean-Pierre Blanchard conducted the first balloon flight in the Americas. He launched his balloon from the prison yard of Walnut Street Jail in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and landed in Deptford, Gloucester County, New Jersey. One of the flight's witnesses that day was President George Washington, and the future presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe were also present. Learn about this exciting moment in history as we retrace M. Blanchard's route from the exact take-off spot in Philadelphia to the landing spot in Deptford, NJ. A lunch stop will be the most popular spot as selected from the Philly Wandrer's FB poll. Return will be via Patco's Haddonfield station.

A simple ride to Phoenixville for fitness, food, and friendship. ...along the SRT, mostly flat. Ride out, have a light bite and coffee at Soltane Cafe, then return. Folks from the City could ride out to join us. NOTE: As of 4 pm Fri. Jan. 12, a roughly 2-mile portion of the SRT is closed between Oaks and Phoenixville due to water and mud on the trail from recent floods. We will bypass on the roads, with the overall distance of the ride unchanged, and the ride is still mostly flat. The route file will be updated this evening.

Pretty hike, leaving from the North Mount Pleasant trailhead, one block away from Wissahickon Ave. We take the White trail to Valley Green, with McCallum St. Bridge and Gatehouse Lane detour, back on Yellow trail and Forbidden Drive. On the second half, a short-cut option is available, by staying on Forbidden Drive instead of taking the Yellow Trail. PUBLIC TRANSIT: Carpenter Regional Rail Station (Chestnut Hill West Line) is one mile from the hike. Septa's H bus runs along McCallum St and stops at McCallum & North Mount Pleasant Rd, half a mile from the meeting point.

Casual paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. Please wear helmet (required by the club.). Please bring extra tube and tools to fix a flat, water, proper dress for cold weather, $ for mid ride snack, something for chapped lips, and a happy smile. There might be a hill or two, which helps with physical conditioning, but we will catch our breaths at the top of the hills. Questions about bike safety will be answered.

RIDE CANCELLED TODAY DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND FRIGID TEMPS A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop. Some climbing required.

FOR JAN. 14, due to cold temperatures, this will be a quick and easy ride from Chestnut Hill to Ambler, for something hot and soothing at the Weaver's Way Co-Op market/cafe. Hot coffee/food stop at Weaver's Way is at the half-way mark. Food court has hot soup and other quick dishes. Total climbing 1289 ft. Outbound via Flourtown and Ft. Washington, return via North Hills and Wyndmoor. START/FINISH: Parking lot of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, 8000 Cherokee St, Philadelphia, PA 19118. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic loop, thru Mont.Co. or Lower Bucks, brief rest stop. MEETING POINTS WILL VARY, based on the various Start/Finish points of the morning hike somewhere in the Wissahickon. Return by 5:00pm. Distance will be determined by sunset time. Please bring LIGHTS. Details posted each week. Every Sun during winter hike season, weather permitting, w/possible exception Valentine's Day weekend. If weather not bike-friendly, ride may be replaced by snow activity. Keep moving through winter - maintain base fitness for spring cycling in March.

The weatherman says snow outside, but I am not sure I trust the weatherman, so let's see if we can get to Narberth. Will make a decision as to how to get out and back based upon wind, snow, sun and other weather factors, but thinking the Easter Seals route. For the return, am inclined to go behind the Mann music center but I have been known to change my mind. Goal is to be back by 12:30 so stop at G.E.T will be limited in length. If weather is frightful I will cancel by 9am.

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!!

CANCELLED Jan. 19, due to snow event. 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.

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.

Various friendly rides departing FROM THE CYNWYD HERITAGE TRAIL HEAD PARKING LOT (TRAIN STATION - Bala Cynwyd) at specified time and ranging 30 - 65 miles (Off Season) 40 – 85 miles (In Season) with occasional century rides. 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 RIDE LISTING for latest route information, details, etc. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time.

Probably a really chilly causual ride through Fairmont Park and beyond. Put tacks in your tires for traction in the snow covered roads or not. Please wear helmet(required by the club.) Please bring extra-tubes and tools to fix a flat, water, proper dress for the weather, $ for midride snack stop. Actually, snow or ice or the road will cancel the ride, but not the cold. The colder the weather, the shorter the ride.

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

Too much cabin fever. Kelly Dr Bike trail is mostly free of snow. Let's ride! To Artesano in Manayunk. To make it more appealing we will start 11:30 AM in front of Cosmic Cafe.

Getting back in the good gear! We will take a short ride out to the Kitchen on the Landing by the Pencoiy Bridge. We will go up Sedgley and into the East park, across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge and up MLK Dr. 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!!

WinTour or Winter Tour, however you want to name it, goes from Philadelphia to Harrisburg over three three cycling days and if you want one museum day. Bundle up for the ride on the SRT and Chester Valley Trail, then back roads to Stottsville Inn. Saturday to Quarryville to pick up the Low Grade Enola Rail Trail to the Inn at Bully's in Columbia, PA. Sunday we explore the trails and roads beside the Susquehanna River all the way to Harrisburg, our state capital. A few of us will stay the night inorder to take in the National Civil War Museum. AMTRAK train will take us home to Philadelphia from there. Those who want to get home on Sunday will catch the many departures that evening of the train Philly. The costs will be about $ 300 per double occupancy room, 2 nights with additional $100 if you stay Sunday night. $32 +$20 for the bike. There is a 24 hour cancelation policy incase of snow. For more information contact Leader, Tim Carey, 267-414-9037 or . We will make a final decision concerning weather conditions, Wednesday, 1/24.

Let's get back in the groove with a Friday ride to Fishtown for a coffee at La Colombe. We will ride on an unopened section of the Delaware River Trail though the Battery next to Penn Treaty Park. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

For Jan. 26: Leader has to work in the morming, so this will be a quick and easy out & back ride on the flat SRT (or SRT > CVT) for coffee/snack at half-way point. 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.

Snow is probably still on the Schuylkill River Trail so today's route will be Umbria, Nixon, River Rd, and Hector St. Libations at Nudy's Cafe in Conshohocken. 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. This week Devon. Coffee stop at Whole Foods. Check daily listing for route information. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred.

Various friendly rides departing FROM THE CYNWYD HERITAGE TRAIL HEAD PARKING LOT (TRAIN STATION - Bala Cynwyd) at specified time and ranging 30 - 65 miles (Off Season) 40 – 85 miles (In Season) with occasional century rides. 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 RIDE LISTING for latest route information, details, etc. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time.

Scenic route through Montgomery and Bucks Counties, created by Charlie B. (Thank you, Charlie!) From Horsham Library, we'll head to Peddler's Village in Lahaska, via Jamison and Forrest Grove. After Peddler's Village, we'll return via Doylestown and Pine Run Reservoir. Lahaska/Peddler's Village is at Mile 18. There are parks on both the outbound and return, where we can take brief potty/snack breaks as needed. Plan is to return by ~2:00pm at the latest. CO-LEADERS WELCOME: If you would like to lead this route at an alterntaive place, thank you! 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. 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.

Beautiful route to Pizza box in ambler. Once we get back to town, we will stop at either cosmic Café or Bar Hygge for a post ride beer while sitting outside because it’s going to be almost 50° out. You must bring your own tools to fix your own flats. Tubeless riders should also bring tubes so we don’t have to wait more than 10 minutes for the flat to be fixed.

Easy paced ride. Group stays together. Visit to the largest Hindu temple outside Asia, the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham. Dine at the temple's vegetarian cafe. See a short intro movie and tour the temple.

Given the poor Sunday forecast, not to mention the poor weather for previous Sundays, we are going to hold the Spin-off on Saturday when it should be clear. We'll ride to the Gladwyne hills to make up for all the missed riding. True C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Climbing required.

Causal ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. Please wear helmet. Please bring extra tube and tools to fix a flat, water, proper dress for the weather, sunscreen or lip balm, $ for mid-ride snack stop. There might be a hill or two to help with physical conditioning. Pretend that the weather is nice.

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

DEFERRED for 1/28, due to Rain & Dampness. IF the hourly forecast for this afternoon improves, this listing will be updated ~11:30am. As of 9:00am, forecast calls for light rain or showers with temperature 41-42 = RAW. Scenic loop, thru Mont.Co. or Lower Bucks, brief rest stop. MEETING POINTS WILL VARY, based on the various Start/Finish points of the morning hike somewhere in the Wissahickon. Return by 5:00pm. Distance will be determined by sunset time. Please bring LIGHTS. Details posted each week. Every Sun during winter hike season, weather permitting, w/possible exception Valentine's Day weekend. If weather not bike-friendly, ride may be replaced by snow activity. Keep moving through winter - maintain base fitness for spring cycling in March.

Meeting at the end of the 9th street bridge, we will make our journey to Margate utilizing both bridges. It is a D pace,no drop, 12.4 mile ride. After you pre-register please text or call via 609-287-3273. As per club policy, helmets are required.Should you have any questions about the ride please contact the number above. Thanks, Robert Highley Jr.

We Are Back!!! Let’s do this conshy D ride again! Mon,Jan 29 @ 10:00. We’ll ride to Feine Cafe on 8th st and hope our friends will join us. (not Steve today). We’ll go Umbria, hope rest of SRT is clear, and back through cemetery. So get out your oil cans for those creaky joints/ the Tin Men-and Tin Ladies are back on the yellow brick road- with wheels! Please pre-register. Leader: Diana D (in her ruby red bike shoes)🙂

Let’s take it easy and head to Narberth. Some climbing up and into the Park, but after we get to Chamounix, not so bad. Looking for some ideas for different routes, so let me know if you have any. Either on the road on Tuesday, or via email. Thanks.

Out Kelly- through the park up Wayne Ave to cafe- join us? Not as flowery as Diana’s posts