Ride Calendar

Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Expect good company on safe/low trafficked roads. Lunch stops may be sit down, takeout, or in a park. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to ride the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely & obey traffic laws. Please preregister so we can know how many to expect. Bathrooms available at all start locations. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy (rain cancels, but likely to reschedule for Wed.). Will make a call at least an hour prior to start time. NOTE: Ride starts at 9:30 in May & Sept., 9:00 June-Aug., and 10:00 in Oct. NOTE: 1st and 3rd Tues. start from UDHS, 2nd Tues. from Centre Sq. Pk., Blue Bell, 4th Tues. from Central Pk., Doylestown, 5th Tues Ad-Hoc location & Memorial/Labor Day weeks we'll ride on Wed.

This is a generic description of the ride which will go to one of three destinations every Tuesday:GET Cafe in Narberth; Farmers’ Market in Ardmore or Spread Bagelry in Wynnewood. Some climbing of 800 to 1000 feet. First part of ride will generally mean a climb into Fairmount Park, across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge up to Chamounix. And then proceed up Bryn Mawr Avenue. and on to our final destination of Narberth, Ardmore or Wynnewood. On an ad hoc basis we may include new destinations and advance notice will be provided along with details. Always a fun group of friendly people so come on out!

A weekly experience of the ups and downs of the Gladwyn area. Always open to rider input!

A true C ride on hills in Gladwyne, which cheerfully waits to regroup at the top of each of the hills climbed.

SPECIAL FRIDAY FROLIC on October 4, in Lancaster County. (Leader needs to be in Lancaster on Friday afternoon.) This scenic route by Charlie B. is a slightly shorter version of his Best of Lan.Co. metric century. Food stop opportunities at Mile 18, Mile 28 (coffee shop), Mile 34, and Ice Cream at Mile 40. At Mile 28, there is a park with a rest room, then, a scenic covered bridge. Total elevation gain 2504 ft, averaging 52 ft/mile. Most of the climbing is in the first half of the ride...the second half is gentle. Overall, lush countryside, farms, and peaceful landscapes. START/FINISH: Salisbury Township Park on White Horse Rd is near Lancaster Pike/US-30 - convenience stores on Route 30, if you need a pre-ride coffee. There are restrooms at Salisbury Park. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Please check daily calendar for details of each Friday's route. 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.

Do you need coffee? Cuz I KNEAD COFFEE on Friday morning. We will ride up the Delaware River Trail to Bridesburg and have coffee on Richmond Street at guess where…..I Knead Coffee! And you can also get cookies, pastries or sandwiches. We will return through Fishtown.

Off to Northbrook Farms for donuts this week! Friendly ride. 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. . Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred.

Various friendly rides 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. THANK YOU FOR GOING PAPERLESS!

Rolling to North Wales with a stop at Manhattan bagels. The last two times that I posted this ride we got rained out. Let’s see if the weather will cooperate this week. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace because we don’t want to send you home on a train. Bring food or money for a snack along the way, as well as a spare tube, tire irons and multi-tool. Tubeless tire riders be forewarned that the longest we will wait for you to fix your flat is 10 minutes, otherwise it’s not fair to the rest of the group. Ride may be canceled up to an hour before the start so check back here.

We ride to take in the display of Chrysanthemums on Mum Mountain at Ott's Nursery in Upper Providence. The Mums are a spectacular sight when in full bloom in early October. We continue our ride to Snoozy's cafe in Schwenksville for hand dipped ice cream or lunch on their deck by the trail. The route is on paved roads and the Perkioman trail. The Perky is largely surfaced in crushed stone, although some sections are paved, but a hybrid, gravel bike or mountain bike is best suited for trail conditions. No one dropped. We wait to regroup when needed

Casual Ride throuigh Fairmount Park and beyond for people new to group riding, returning to biking after break, or just want to avoid busy city streets. Please wear helmet(required by the club.) Please bring extra tube and tools to fix a flat, water, sunscreen, $ for mid-ride snack stop. There might be a hill or two, but it will be good for conditioning, but will stop to allow time to catch our breaths.

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

D ride Mon. Oct 7 @ 10:00 “Nana is back from the desert!” Come ride with me to Feine Cafe and let’s catch up on all things significant and mundane! Out SRT, optional Umbria, back to SRT and up to 8th st and back of Feine. Someone can tell me if cemetery route is back to life. If not, go thru Manyunk. Leader: Diana D. 215-680-2322.

A weekly ride on Monday's on SRT and Cross County Trail to Conshy or Plymouth Meeting (or other location) for coffee with fellow cyclists. Destination will be posted morning of ride. Ride is open to meet riders from Philly or elsewhere. If you are planning a ride and want to meet up for coffee along the way, text leader morning of ride.

This is a generic description of the ride which will go to one of three destinations every Tuesday:GET Cafe in Narberth; Farmers’ Market in Ardmore or Spread Bagelry in Wynnewood. Some climbing of 800 to 1000 feet. First part of ride will generally mean a climb into Fairmount Park, across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge up to Chamounix. And then proceed up Bryn Mawr Avenue. and on to our final destination of Narberth, Ardmore or Wynnewood. On an ad hoc basis we may include new destinations and advance notice will be provided along with details. Always a fun group of friendly people so come on out!

Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Expect good company on safe/low trafficked roads. Lunch stops may be sit down, takeout, or in a park. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to ride the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely & obey traffic laws. Please preregister so we can know how many to expect. Bathrooms available at all start locations. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy (rain cancels, but likely to reschedule for Wed.). Will make a call at least an hour prior to start time. NOTE: Ride starts at 9:30 in May & Sept., 9:00 June-Aug., and 10:00 in Oct. NOTE: 1st and 3rd Tues. start from UDHS, 2nd Tues. from Centre Sq. Pk., Blue Bell, 4th Tues. from Central Pk., Doylestown, 5th Tues Ad-Hoc location & Memorial/Labor Day weeks we'll ride on Wed.

Let’s take in some nature at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge and Cobbs Creek Park. We will start off down the SRT, jog over to Grey’s Ferry, and cruise down Lindbergh Blvd. to the JHNWR just beyond 84th and Lindbergh. We will make a brief stop along the way at Dunkin’ Donuts at 76th St. If you would rather bring a sandwich and something to drink from home, we will stop at a pavilion along the Refuge lake to relax for a few minutes and enjoy the scenery. Depending on the condition of the trail, we may ride around the lake. If the trail is wet, we will only ride over the part that is packed and dry. The return ride will follow the Cobbs Creek Trail up to the Chestnut Street Bike lane which intersects with the SRT to finish our trip.

A weekly experience of the ups and downs of the Gladwyn area. Always open to rider input!

SPECIAL EDITION for October 11: Cycle from Flourtown to Holmesburg, for the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at the new trailhead for the Pennypath Path at State Rd. Cycle through Flourtown, Glenside, Jenkintown, Fox Chase and Rockledge, on our way to connecting to the Pennypack Trail at the Verree Rd trailhead. The autumn foliage is beginning to turn more colorful. Continue on the Pennypack Trail to the eastern end, at State Rd. The Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony is at Mile 20. After the festivities, we meander around the riverside path at Pennypack at the Delaware. On the return, quick coffee/lunch/snack break at Mile 24, in the Torresdale neighborhood - choice of places to stop (Wawa, McD's, diner, etc.). Return to the Pennypack Trail to head back to Verree Rd trailhead, then on to Flourtown. Toward the end of the ride, if another rest break is needed, we can stop in Rockledge at Mile 34. Total elevation gain is 1984 ft. (Uh-oh! Is this Orwellian?) The average amount of climbing is a pretty tame 45 ft/mile. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Please check daily calendar for details of each Friday's route. 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 morning we will cycle up to State Road and Rhawn St where there will be a ribbon cutting for the Pennypack Trail Connector. Come find out what it connects. I am curious. This is up by the old folks home as we knew it as kids. This is the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia along the Delaware River, Northeast. There is a Dunkin donuts close by for coffee afterwards. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

A true C ride on hills in Gladwyne, which cheerfully waits to regroup at the top of each of the hills climbed.

This was previously a Bastille day ride that includes three French bakeries along the route. The weather looks gorgeous with fall colors in full bloom. The average speed will be 16mph or less. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48638381 Nick's Cell 952.292.8396 if you have any questions or issues, Various friendly rides per DAILY RIDE CALENDAR ranging from 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. Typically Andrew &/or Nick leads and Simon sweeps and, if needed, leads a slower pace ride. Check daily listing for route information. During the summer season there is an optional after-ride drink at the Waterworks beer garden. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred.

Various friendly rides 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. THANK YOU FOR GOING PAPERLESS!

This multi-modal ride will start with Septa regional rail and includes gravel on the D&L and D&R trails. The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham is a landmark of Hindu Architecture and Culture in New Jersey. Spanning 185 acres and standing 191 feet tall, Akshardham is a magnificent Mahamandir (Hindu house of worship) carved in stone according to ancient Hindu scriptures. It is the second largest Hindu mandir in the world and one of the most unique Hindu stone mandirs built in the last 600 years. Breathtaking from every angle, all visitors are welcome to explore and experience the beauty and tranquility of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham. Lunch will be at the Shayona Café serving all-vegetarian cuisine and is the perfect way to experience some traditional and authentic tastes of India. Return to Philly via the Trenton Transit Center via Septa Train 1724 departing at 4:04 pm with arrival to 30th St. scheduled at 4:52 pm IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Gather at Septa concourse, we'll head upstairs at 9:25 to meet our Train 1709 - Departs 9:40 and arrives Levittown at 10:18. 2. Bring a bungee to secure your bike on the train. 3. You must follow the dress code to gain entry to BAPS. At BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, we uphold a standard of modesty and respect for our sacred grounds and spiritual practices. The dress code helps preserve these values and cultivate an atmosphere of tranquility for every visitor who graces our premises. No sleeveless or low-cut tops. No shorts, skirts, or dresses above knee length No clothing that reveals the shoulders, chest, back, or knees. No clothing containing offensive language or imagery

It's ok - you can admit you have been craving empanadas. We'll ride to Empanada Noshery in North Wales for a lunch stop. Never been there and don't know if they have indoor seating, but it should be a nice enough day to sit out and dig in. We may stop along the way to order ahead. E-mail me if you will want a paper cue sheet. Register early!

Very pretty and scenic meander through Hunterdon County, including quaint towns and bridge crossings over the Raritan River. On our way to the reservoir and to lunch in Whitehouse Station, we have a convenience store rest stop at Mile 14. Cervenka Farm Market is at Mile 18.5. Scenery break at the reservoir at Mile 28. Heading into Whitehouse Station for lunch, there is a park with bathrooms at Mile 34. Lunch at Jerry's Brooklyn Grille at Mile 35. On the return, there is a Wawa at Mile 44. Total elevation gain is 3105 ft, with most of the climbing in the first half. Start/Finish is the gravel parking lot behind the Holcombe Jimison Farmstead. There is no restroom in this parking lot, but restrooms are available nearby at the CVS. Also, at Mile 2.9 of the route, there are restrooms at Prallsville Mills. CO-LEADERS WELCOME to lead this ride at alternative speed groups.

Relaxed Sunday ride out to the Buttery. No drop ride, will regroup as needed. Let's take advantage of this beautiful weather!

Casual paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond for riders new to group riding, getting back to riding after a layoff, or just want a slower pace to recover from a fast long ride on Saturday. This ride will be another annual autumm view of the Wissahickon Valley from the top of the Henry Ave. Bridge. Please wear helmet. Please bring extra-tubes and tools to fix a flat, water, sunscreen, $ for mid-ride snack stop, and colorful fall clothing. We will take a group picture from the top of the bridge to see if the group is more or less colorful than the Wissahickon Valley at this time of the year. There is a long uphill section, but we will regroup to catch our breathes as needed.

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

D Ride to 4th St Deli in Conshy on Indigenous Peoples’Day- Oct. 14th @ 10:00am. Let’s honor differences today. Multicolored petals on wet black bough as ezra pound might intuit. SRT, Umbria option, Manyunk or cemetery-if open- coming home. Leader: Diana D. 215-680-2322.

A weekly ride on Monday's on SRT and Cross County Trail to Conshy or Plymouth Meeting (or other location) for coffee with fellow cyclists. Destination will be posted morning of ride. Ride is open to meet riders from Philly or elsewhere. If you are planning a ride and want to meet up for coffee along the way, text leader morning of ride.

Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Expect good company on safe/low trafficked roads. Lunch stops may be sit down, takeout, or in a park. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to ride the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely & obey traffic laws. Please preregister so we can know how many to expect. Bathrooms available at all start locations. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy (rain cancels, but likely to reschedule for Wed.). Will make a call at least an hour prior to start time. NOTE: Ride starts at 9:30 in May & Sept., 9:00 June-Aug., and 10:00 in Oct. NOTE: 1st and 3rd Tues. start from UDHS, 2nd Tues. from Centre Sq. Pk., Blue Bell, 4th Tues. from Central Pk., Doylestown, 5th Tues Ad-Hoc location & Memorial/Labor Day weeks we'll ride on Wed.

This is a generic description of the ride which will go to one of three destinations every Tuesday:GET Cafe in Narberth; Farmers’ Market in Ardmore or Whole Foods in Wynnewood. Some climbing of 900 to 1500 feet. First part of ride will generally mean a climb into Fairmount Park, across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge up to Chamounix. And then proceed up Bryn Mawr Avenue. and on to our final destination of Narberth, Ardmore or Wynnewood. On an ad hoc basis we may include new destinations and advance notice will be provided along with details. Always a fun group of friendly people so come on out!

Easy, relaxed ride to the Paper Trail Bike Shop and Cafe in Rittenhouse Town , Wissakicon Park. Out MLK drive, return, Kelly Dr trail. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

A weekly experience of the ups and downs of the Gladwyn area. Always open to rider input!

SPECIAL FRIDAY FROLIC on October 4, in Lancaster County. This scenic route by Charlie B. is a slightly shorter version of his Best of Lan.Co. metric century. Food stop opportunities at Mile 18, Mile 28 (coffee shop), Mile 34, and Ice Cream at Mile 40. At Mile 28, there is a park with a rest room, then, a scenic covered bridge. Total elevation gain 2504 ft, averaging 52 ft/mile. Most of the climbing is in the first half of the ride...the second half is gentle. Overall, lush countryside, farms, and peaceful landscapes. START/FINISH: Salisbury Township Park on White Horse Rd is near Lancaster Pike/US-30 - convenience stores on Route 30, if you need a pre-ride coffee. There are restrooms at Salisbury Park. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Please check daily calendar for details of each Friday's route. 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.

Cool and sunny Friday (just like us), so let’s take a10:00 a.m. start from Cosmic Cafe to ride over to The Station in Merchantville for coffee and a late breakfast or early lunch on their veranda. We will cross over the Ben Franklin Bridge both ways and be home before 1:00 p.m. If it rains at KYW an hour before the start (and it wouldn’t dare), we will cancel the ride till another time.

Various friendly rides per DAILY RIDE CALENDAR ranging from 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. Typically Andrew &/or Nick leads and Simon sweeps and, if needed, leads a slower pace ride. Check daily listing for route information. During the summer season there is an optional after-ride drink at the Waterworks beer garden. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred.

The leaves are turning colors on the bike trails. So what better way to see different colors the by observing the changes on a bike ride . This will be a combination road and trail ride. Ride will be cancelled if KWY is reporting rain outside of their studio one hour prior to departure time

Rolling to KoP with a stop at Wegman’s. If I take a wrong turn within Valley Forge, which is highly likely, it will bump up the mileage from 58 to 63 and you’ll probably get hungry on the way back so bring a snack that you can eat at the same time as riding. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace because we don’t want to send you home on a train. Bring food or money for the stop at Wegman’s, as well as a spare tube, tire irons and multi-tool. Tubeless tire riders be forewarned that the longest we will wait for you to fix your flat is 10 minutes, otherwise it’s not fair to the rest of the group. Ride may be canceled up to an hour before the start so check back here.

Two events - revolutionary reenactment at Red Bank Battlefield and last tour of the year at Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse in Paulsboro, NJ. We’ll head over Ben Franklin Bridge, then head to the river path to bypass part of Camden. Bring some food for a picnic at Red Bank or grab something at the convenience store close by where we can stop. There will be venders and food at battlefield as well. We’ll stay at least an hour to allow time to see reenactment at 11:30 and/or tour the house and medicinal garden. Tinicum Rear Range lighthouse is 6 miles further - tours from noon to 4 - donations requested. Lyn and I rode this route on a Saturday and it was pretty tranquil. There is a traffic circle or 2 which is the least tranquil part of the ride. I’m guessing we’ll get back to Cosmic around 4. Here are links: https://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/1193/18th-Century-Fall-Festival---1020 https://visitnj.org/tinicum-rear-range-lighthouse

Casual paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond for riders new to group riding, returning after a layoff from biking, or just want to have fun riding through the park and beyond on low traveled roads. Please wear helmet(required by the club.). Please bring extra tube and tools to fix a flat (we will help you,) water, sunscreen, proper dress for the weather, and $ for mid ride snack stop. There might be a hill or two,l but we will catch our breaths at the top of the hill. This ride will again explore the Wissahickon Valley from the top of the Henry Ave. Bridge. We will compare the colors from the last ride to this Sunday’s ride.

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

A weekly ride on Monday's on SRT and Cross County Trail to Conshy or Plymouth Meeting (or other location) for coffee with fellow cyclists. Destination will be posted morning of ride. Ride is open to meet riders from Philly or elsewhere. If you are planning a ride and want to meet up for coffee along the way, text leader morning of ride.

We will ride a little further for a stop at Barnes & Noble in Plymouth Meeting. Out the SRT and along the canal or Umbria then over the Cross County Trail to meet our friends from Valley Forge.

Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Expect good company on safe/low trafficked roads. Lunch stops may be sit down, takeout, or in a park. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to ride the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely & obey traffic laws. Please preregister so we can know how many to expect. Bathrooms available at all start locations. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy (rain cancels, but likely to reschedule for Wed.). Will make a call at least an hour prior to start time. NOTE: Ride starts at 9:30 in May & Sept., 9:00 June-Aug., and 10:00 in Oct. NOTE: 1st and 3rd Tues. start from UDHS, 2nd Tues. from Centre Sq. Pk., Blue Bell, 4th Tues. from Central Pk., Doylestown, 5th Tues Ad-Hoc location & Memorial/Labor Day weeks we'll ride on Wed.

This is a generic description of the ride which will go to one of three destinations every Tuesday:GET Cafe in Narberth; Farmers’ Market in Ardmore or Spread Bagelry in Wynnewood. Some climbing of 800 to 1000 feet. First part of ride will generally mean a climb into Fairmount Park, across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge up to Chamounix. And then proceed up Bryn Mawr Avenue. and on to our final destination of Narberth, Ardmore or Wynnewood. On an ad hoc basis we may include new destinations and advance notice will be provided along with details. Always a fun group of friendly people so come on out!

While we still have sunshine and warm afternoons, let’s hit the TRAIL (Delaware River Trail and K&T Trail, that is), and ride to the far North East for lunch overlooking the Delaware River at Maggie’s Waterfront Cafe. With an eclectic menu featuring everything from pierogies to kielbasa cheese steak, to fish tacos, or fish and chips, they also claim an unbeatable waterfront view! Note, that the view should include Amaco Island Park just across the river (another destination for another day). If KYW says it’s raining one hour before the ride start, we will cancel and come back for Maggie’s hospitality some other day.

A weekly experience of the ups and downs of the Gladwyn area. Always open to rider input!

A true C ride on hills in Gladwyne, which cheerfully waits to regroup at the top of each of the hills climbed.

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.

It seems that the Falcon Dinner at the Brooklawnd Circle is newly changed name. Let's go have a late breakfast or an early lunch and get the scup on the new name. We will cycle over the Ben Franklin Bridge, south on 4th Street through the heart of Camden, down the water front of Gloucester City and finally through the west neighborhood of Brooklawnd. Slightly different route back. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

Ride out to Doylestown. Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48877457 Various friendly rides per DAILY RIDE CALENDAR ranging from 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. Typically Andrew &/or Nick leads and Simon sweeps and, if needed, leads a slower pace ride. Check daily listing for route information. During the summer season there is an optional after-ride drink at the Waterworks beer garden. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred.

Please join us for a pre-ride to the memorial silent bike ride for Jorge Andre Munoz Sanchez who was killed six years ago while riding his bike at 11th & Vine Sts in Philadelphia. It is roughly 4 miles to the start of the silent ride at 52nd & Locust. The memorial silent bike ride, organized by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, will then roll off at 10:30am to cycle approx 5 miles from 52nd & Locust to 11th & Vine. An Angel Bike will then be placed at the 11th & Vine crash site. After the Angel Bike is mounted, will pedal about two miles back to the Azalea Garden.

We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace because we don’t want to send you home on a train. Bring cash/card for a stop at New Wayne Pizza, as well as a spare tube, tire irons and multi-tool. Tubeless tire riders be forewarned that the longest we will wait for you to fix your flat is 10 minutes, otherwise it’s not fair to the rest of the group. Ride may be canceled up to an hour before the start so check back here.

Relaxed ride out to Skippack for coffee at the Blossom Cafe. Looks like a perfect October day for cycling, but ride leader is severely jetlagged so it will be a gentle pace, with much regrouping to wait for him.

Please join us for BCP’s Fall Open House Party on Sunday, Oct 27, 2024 from Noon to 3 pm at the Philadelphia Canoe Club. Visit with old friends and meet some of BCP's newest members. The party is open to all BCP members and their guests, and to all folks riding with BCP ride groups that day. Check these lisintgs a few days ahead of time for rides heading to the party, or just come on your own.

Casual Paced Ride Through Fairmount Park and beyond for people that are new to group riding, or returning to biking after a layoff, or just want a slower paced ride without a lot of traffic. Please wear helmet(required by the club.). Please bring extra tube and tools to fix a flat, water, sunscreen, and healthy hunger for some good picnic fixings. We will time our arrival at the picnic about 1:15 to 1:30. There might be a hill or two which will be good for physical conditioning, but we will catch our breath at the top of a hill.

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

Monday Oct 28th D ride to High Point Cafe in Mt Airy on Cresheim Rd. (No, today is not Conshohocken). Ride leaves Cosmic Cafe at 10:00 am. We’ll go through Wissahicken to Wayne Ave and up to Mt. Airy. I think I know way from there- scoped it out- but if anyone is SURE, please feel free to ride ahead! I think another lovely day is foretold🙂 Leader: Diana D. 215-680-2322

A weekly ride on Monday's on SRT and Cross County Trail to Conshy or Plymouth Meeting (or other location) for coffee with fellow cyclists. Destination will be posted morning of ride. Ride is open to meet riders from Philly or elsewhere. If you are planning a ride and want to meet up for coffee along the way, text leader morning of ride.

Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Expect good company on safe/low trafficked roads. Lunch stops may be sit down, takeout, or in a park. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to ride the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely & obey traffic laws. Please preregister so we can know how many to expect. Bathrooms available at all start locations. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy (rain cancels, but likely to reschedule for Wed.). Will make a call at least an hour prior to start time. NOTE: Ride starts at 9:30 in May & Sept., 9:00 June-Aug., and 10:00 in Oct. NOTE: 1st and 3rd Tues. start from UDHS, 2nd Tues. from Centre Sq. Pk., Blue Bell, 4th Tues. from Central Pk., Doylestown, 5th Tues Ad-Hoc location & Memorial/Labor Day weeks we'll ride on Wed.

This is a generic description of the ride which will go to one of three destinations every Tuesday:GET Cafe in Narberth; Farmers’ Market in Ardmore or Spread Bagelry in Wynnewood. Some climbing of 800 to 1000 feet. First part of ride will generally mean a climb into Fairmount Park, across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge up to Chamounix. And then proceed up Bryn Mawr Avenue. and on to our final destination of Narberth, Ardmore or Wynnewood. On an ad hoc basis we may include new destinations and advance notice will be provided along with details. Always a fun group of friendly people so come on out!

Let's take a slow quick ride out to Havertown, PA for a late lunch or early breakfast at Nudy's. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

A weekly experience of the ups and downs of the Gladwyn area. Always open to rider input!