Ride Calendar

It's not going to be freezing! We're going to Westchester! It looks like it will be a nice day at last, so we're making the most of it. Come join us. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred.

(Departure time may vary! Please CHECK DAILY RIDE CALENDAR!) 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 CALENDAR for latest route information, details, etc.

At Flat Rock Dam, lock 68 of the Schuykill Navigation, The Schuylkill Canal, or Schuylkill Navigation, was a system of interconnected canals and slack-water pools along the Schuylkill River in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, built as a commercial waterway in the early 19th-century. Chartered in 1815, the navigation opened in 1825, to provide transportation and water power. We pass by the water revitalization project on our bicycle rides to and from Chonchoken. This project is at the progress of dismantling the cofferdam and letting the waters flow through Lock 68 and flowing water into the Manayunk Canal. When this rehabilitation of Lock 68 is complete, this will be a magical sight to cycle along the canal with the flowing waters! We will cycle up and inspect the progress since it have been a close to two months since cycling to Conshohochen because of cold and muddy tow plath. We will take Umbria St back with a refreshment stop at Artesno Cafe.

Come out on a spirited easy bicyle ride in and around Philadelphia. Designed with the novice cyclist in mind or just one who wants a leasure ride with friends. All you need is a bicyle helmet and a working bicycle. 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 is required.

Monday D Ride to Barnes and Noble, Plymouth Mtg, March 3rd at 10:00. It will be a bit colder on Monday so let’s go to B and N in Plymouth Mtg where we can sit inside for a cuppa. Got any good reading recommendations before we go? Leader: Diana D. 215-680-2322.

We ride the SRT and Cross County Trail to Conshy or Plymouth Meeting (or other locations) for coffee with fellow cyclists. 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. Note: If you are new to group riding, this is a great ride for you. A mentor will ride with you to acquaint you with riding in a group.

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!

The weekly ups and downs of the Gladwyn area!

For March 7: Easy, flat trail ride along the Pennypack Creek Trail and the Newtown Rail Trail. Recommend knobby tires - mountain, trail, gravel, or hybrid bikes. Leader will be riding a recumbent trike, due to rehab-in-progress on right wrist surgery. Porta-potties along the trail, as well as the outdoor All-Aboard Cafe next to the trail at Bryn Athyn. Straight, out & back route on the same trail, in both directions. Since the trail mostly tree-lined, we will have some shelter from the wind. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, etc. Starting points vary, so that we can explore 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.

Friday morning brisk ride around.town and down the the Philadelphia Navy Yard for coffee. We will cancel if KYW announces rain an hour before the start…but it is supposed to be a sunny day (and a little chilly).

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

This week we will be heading out the the Buttery. Ride leaves at 9:00 Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49887043 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.

Let’s ride up the Delaware River Trails to Bridesburg for coffee at I Knead Coffee. We have not been there for a while, and this route won’t be too exposed to Saturday’s predicted high winds.

(Departure time may vary! Please CHECK DAILY RIDE CALENDAR!) 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 CALENDAR for latest route information, details, etc.

The ride leaves at 10:00 am. 26 Miles at about 10 MPH. Group stays together.

Ride out to Drexel Hill for some excellent Peruvian food and good conversation all while getting great exercise!

Casual paced ride through Fairmount Park to go to the Philadelphia Bike Expo, where the ride will end. Please go on-line to buy your ticket at PhillyBikeExpo.com. There are 1 day and 2 day passes for Saturday and/or Sunday. The Philadelphia Bike Club will be presenting a Safety Seminar at 1:30 PM. There are other seminars on a variety of interesting topics. Look at the Schedule and decide if you want to go on both days or just one. There is free bike parking inside the Convention Center organized by the Neighborhood Bike Works(they ask for a donation.). The ride will end here. If you can stay late, we will help the BCP carry the BCP setup out of the convention center. Our ride will go around Fairmount Park Drives with a hill to help warm us up. Please bring extra tube and tools to fix a flat, proper dress for the weather, a ticket for the expo if you want to go to see the seminars and the manufactures exhibits. Bring $ for goodies that you might want to buy at the expo and for snack.

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

We ride the SRT and Cross County Trail to Conshy or Plymouth Meeting (or other locations) for coffee with fellow cyclists. 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. Note: If you are new to group riding, this is a great ride for you. A mentor will ride with you to acquaint you with riding in a group. Cue sheets will not be available.

D Ride to 4th st Deli, in the back. Meet at 10;00 at Cosmic. Remember: it’s now daylight savings time!! Looks like sunshine, so let’s go for it! Leader: Diana D. 215_680-2322

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.

Weekly tandem ride with singles welcome. Start at VFNP Betzwood parking area. We will take the SRT/Perkiomen Trail north from the start to Graterford where we leave the trail to follow rural roads to Royersford and then back on the SRT to Betzwood. Note that the PT and SRT have about 7 miles of gravel riding. It is mostly hard packed fine gravel suitable for 28mm or larger tires. The total climb is 1385 feet. Lunch stop at an outdoor café in Royersford (mile 20). Bring snacks, water, and money for rest stops and lunch. Ride will leave promptly at the posted ride time. No drops.

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!

Up and over the Ben Franklin Bridge and on to Merchantville for a coffee stop on the veranda of the train station coffee shop.

Let's kick off the new season with an easy after work ride. We will start at Jacobs Engineering and head out to Reynolds Dog Park, returning to Conshohocken before sundown. No cue sheets needed, as we will not leave the Schuylkill River Trail. Perhaps a recovery beverage at Conshohocken Brewing Company after?

BCP's monthly Board Meeting is open to all BCP members. (La reunión mensual de la Junta Directiva de BCP está abierta a todos los miembros de BCP.)(La réunion mensuelle du conseil d'administration du BCP est ouverte à tous les membres du BCP.) The March 2025 meeting will also be used to finalize voting on the Proposed new Bylaws. See recent club email about this, or contact one of the board members for more information. The meeting usually lasts from 6:30 pm to between 8:30 and 9:00 pm. We meet in the ground floor conference room at Roxborough Memorial Hospital. We will not meet on any Wednesday Night when the NFL Champion Philadelphia Eagles have a game scheduled. If we have 3 inches of snow or more expected, or if more than half of the Board reports that they will be out of the country on a particular Wednesday, we will move to a Zoom meeting. No helmet is required to attend the meeting, unless John Street and Fran Rafferty (or their descendants) are both expected to attend. In case of accident or injury, free transportation from the meeting to the nearest emergency room (upstairs, around the corner) will be provided.

A weekly traversal of the ups and downs of the Penn Valley and Gladwyn areas!

For March 14: Easy, flat trail ride along the Pennypack Creek Trail and the Newtown Rail Trail. Recommend knobby tires - mountain, trail, gravel, or hybrid bikes. Leader will be riding a recumbent trike, due to rehab-in-progress on right wrist surgery. Porta-potties along the trail, as well as the outdoor All-Aboard Cafe next to the trail at Bryn Athyn. Straight, out & back route on the same trail, in both directions. Since the trail mostly tree-lined, we will have some shelter from the wind. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, etc. Starting points vary, so that we can explore 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.

Up the Wissahickon Trail to Historic Rittenhouse Town for coffee at the Paper Trail Cafe. We will ride up one side of the the Schuylkill, and return on the other.

This week we'll take advantage of the weather to visit Tabora farms. Join us for excellent farm-fare. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred.

(Departure time may vary! Please CHECK DAILY RIDE CALENDAR!) 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 CALENDAR for latest route information, details, etc.

This will be a casual ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. We will ride through a much hillier section getting to the Media Bean for our lunch stop. On the way we will stop for a quick coffee break at Kelly Coffee Shop in Havertown at about mile 14. After the lunch stop there is a WaWa at about mile 40 for a quick bathroom and/or bathroom stop. There are still hills on the return, but we are generally going from a higher elevation into the Delaware and Schuyllkill valleys. Please wear helmet(required by the club.) Please bring extra tubes and tools to fix a flat, proper dress for the weather, water, $ for food stops.

Group stays together averaging about 10mph. Dine around mile 14.

Join us for a ride through Philly to Port Richmond for some good Polish food and conversation. Limited to 6 riders due to limited seating at restaurant.

Casual ride through Fairmount Park and beyond for those new to group riding, returning to biking after a layoff, or just want a fun ride without racing around Philadelphia and suburbs. Please wear helmet(required by the club.) Please bring extra tube and tools to fix a flat, water, sunscreen, proper dress for the weather, and $ for a midride snack stop. There might be a hill or two, but we will regrou at the top of hills to catch our breath.

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

it's time to come out of our winter hibernation. Join us for the annual St. Patrick's day ride. Gandalf 🧙‍♀️may join us. Ride to Spring City, a historic village in rural Chester County. Traveling the Schuylkill River Trail and Perkioman trail (some hard packed gravel) and surface roads (some climbs, but no COL DU GALIBIER) . No one dropped. Bring money, snack and water. Optional lunch afterward.

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.

It should be a nice day to sit outside the Holmsburg bakery that we discovered a couple weeks ago and share a big pastry (I mean each one is big enough for three hungry riders to share). We will ride up the Delaware River trails and return to Center City mostly on Torrsdale Ave. If it rains at KYW an hour before the start of the ride, we will cancel and return to the Bakery another day.

Weekly tandem ride with singles welcome. Start at Exton Park on the Chester Valley Trail. We will take the CVT (east) to the SRT in Norristown. Follow the SRT (west) to VFNP, then loop back to the CVT and return to Exton Park. The total climb is 1204 feet. Lunch stop along the way or after the ride. Bring snacks, water, and money for rest stops and lunch. Ride will leave promptly at the posted ride time.

Casually spin off the workday. We leave from Jacobs Engineering, head to Oaks, and return, all on the SRT. No rush, no time trials.

The Weekly Ups and Downs of Gladwyn and Penn Valley!

RIDE POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE! Let's celebrate! I dug up the routes created by Tim Carey we've done in the past to Salem, NJ. We will go over the Ben Franklin and our first stop will be in Swedesboro at mile 24 then go on to the Diner in Salem for lunch at mile 40. We will also have a stop on the way back. Please bring $$ for lunch, spare tubes and head lights just in case we run into any problems but we should be home before dark. I will provide cue sheets if anyone wants to turn around at Swedesboro.

For March 21: Easy, flat trail ride along the Pennypack Creek Trail and the Newtown Rail Trail. Recommend knobby tires - mountain, trail, gravel, or hybrid bikes. Leader will be riding a recumbent trike, due to rehab-in-progress on right wrist surgery. Porta-potties along the trail, as well as the outdoor All-Aboard Cafe next to the trail at Bryn Athyn. Straight, out & back route on the same trail, in both directions. Since the trail mostly tree-lined, we will have some shelter from the wind. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, etc. Starting points vary, so that we can explore 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.

A true C ride on hills in Gladwyne, which cheerfully waits to regroup at the top of each of the hills climbed. Another week with a better forecast Friday than Thursday. AND a ride on the first full day of astronomical Spring!

Assemble at 8:25. Depart at 8:30 SHARP! This will be the first ride I will lead since my Sept. 10 left hip revision surgery necessitated by a bicycle mishap (operator error) in Chicago. We will ride through East Fairmount Park, East Falls, Wyncote, and Flourtown to Wake in Ambler (at mile 22 or so) for 35-minute coffee stop (it’s all about the coffee), then return via Lower Gwynedd and Manayunk. Approx. 2,200 feet of climbing. Will regroup as necessary, but riders are expected to achieve posted speed (i.e., what our computers show as avg. at end of ride). Note that RWGPS link is approximate route.

An extra special ride out to Malvern with Andrew rejoining us. Ride leaves at 9:00. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32506339 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.

Weekend tandem ride with singles welcome. Start location at the Menendez home (1190 Beaumont Rd, Berwyn, PA). Ride on quiet, scenic roads to West Chester and the Brandywine River valley. Return to Berwyn on the Chester Valley Trail. 2313 ft of climb per ride with GPS. Coffee/snack break at mile 16 and 29. No drops. Pre-registration required. Bring water, snacks, and picnic lunch for after the ride. Lights required for tunnel on Valley Creek Road. Ride will leave promptly at the posted ride time. No drops.

(Departure time may vary! Please CHECK DAILY RIDE CALENDAR!) 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 CALENDAR for latest route information, details, etc.

Lets get out on the 2nd day of spring for a familiar ride to Wegmans in KOP for lunch . Route will mostly be flat as some of us need to shake off those winter cobwebs. Ride will be cancelled if that day's temperature is not going higher than 45 degrees F , or if its raining outside the KYW studio 1 hour prior to our departure time.

Sunday, March 23: Hiking in the Pennypack Restoration Trust. Let's revisit the pretty and scenic trails and meadows which we explored on the Muellers' hike, back in January. The Pennypack Trust is a very peaceful nature preserve, loved by (and served by as a dedicated volunteer) long-time BCP & SCU member Lori Voltmer, who sadly passed away recently. The Preserve provides great views of the Pennypack Creek, and nearby horse farms. Approximately 5-6 miles. Please bring sturdy hiking/walking shoes. Hiking poles are recommended. Please bring your camera, also, to capture the pretty scenery. Rest rooms are available at the meeting point (the parking lot of the Visitors Center). START/FINISH: Pennypack Trust parking lot & Visitor Center is on Edge Hill Rd, between Lundy Lane and Huntingdon Rd, across the road from the June Fete Fairgrounds. PUBLIC TRANSIT: Nearest train station is Bethayres, serving the West Trenton Line. Leader can pick up a hiker at the Bethayres station.

Casual paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond for those new to group riding, or returning to riding after a layoff, or just wanting to have fun riding without racing through the streets of Philadelphia. Please bring extra tube and tools to fix a flat, water, proper dress for the weather, sunscreen, and $ for mid-ride snack stop. Please wear helmet (required by the club.). There might be a hill or two, but we will stop to catch our breath at the top of the hill.

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

We ride the SRT and Cross County Trail to Conshy or Plymouth Meeting (or other locations) for coffee with fellow cyclists. 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. Note: If you are new to group riding, this is a great ride for you. A mentor will ride with you to acquaint you with riding in a group. Cue sheets will not be available.

Lets go Schuylkill River Trail to the Cross County Trail to the Barnes and Noble where there is a coffee bar. Return via Germantown Pike, Butler Pike and Spring Mill. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.

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!

Weekly tandem ride with singles welcome. Scenic route on quiet roads in western Chester County. Chester County does have hills - total climb on this route is 2200 ft. The scenery is worth the climb! No drops! Bring water and snacks for rest stops along the way as needed. Optional lunch at Northbrook Market after the ride - good food and apple cider donuts! The start location is Northbrook Market - Please park behind the store. Ride will leave promptly at the posted ride time. No drops.

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 ride down the the Navy Yard Wednesday morning via the Delaware River Trail. After coffee at Shop 543, we will pedal back to the Cosmic Cafe via the 22nd St. bike lane.

Pretty Flat Thursday Ride. Not to compete with the hill riders on this sunny Thursday, but if you are in the mood for a few flat miles, plus a good lunch, come out to Cosmic Cafe by 10:00 to ride to Maggie’s Waterfront Cafe on the Delaware. Maggie’s has outdoor seating, and it promises to be a sunny day. Perhaps we will be warmed up after riding about 15 miles across town and up the river trails, and we will want to sit outside. Otherwise, we will go indoors, still with a view across the river, to order from Maggie’s vast menu: hoagies to pierogies, burgers, pizzas, pastas, tacos, nachos, and famous house french fries! After that, we have a nice, flat ride home on Torresdale Ave. via storied Philly neighborhoods: Torresdale, Holmsburg, Takony, Wissinoming, Bridesbburg, Port Richmond, Fishtown, Old City, and, of course, Center City!

For March 28: Easy, flat trail ride along the Pennypack Creek Trail and the Newtown Rail Trail. Recommend knobby tires - mountain, trail, gravel, or hybrid bikes. Leader will be riding a recumbent trike, due to rehab-in-progress on right wrist surgery. Porta-potties along the trail, as well as the outdoor All-Aboard Cafe next to the trail at Bryn Athyn. Straight, out & back route on the same trail, in both directions. Since the trail mostly tree-lined, we will have some shelter from the wind. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, etc. Starting points vary, so that we can explore 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.

A true C ride on hills in Gladwyne, which cheerfully waits to regroup at the top of each of the hills climbed. Another week with a better forecast Friday than Thursday and another week in which my personal schedule dictates Friday.

Assemble at 8:30. Depart at 8:35 SHARP! This will be the second ride I will lead since my Sept. 10 left hip revision surgery necessitated by a bicycle mishap (operator error) in Chicago. Ride out through West Fairmount Park, Bala Cynwyd, Merion, Havertown, Haverford, and Bryn Mawr. At mile 26 or so, 35-minute coffee stop at Pour Richards in Devon (it's all about the coffee). Return through Wayne, Conshohocken, and Manayunk. Many hills (approx. 3,000 feet of climbing), including 10 or so relatively long ones, but no killers. Will regroup if necessary, but riders are expected to meet the posted pace, i.e., what our computers show as the avg. speed at the ride's conclusion. (Note that on-line route map includes Manayunk Bridge and East Fairmount Park Loops, neither of which we will do (unless group wishes to add one or both).)

Heading out to New Hope this week. 9:00 Start time. The weather is supposed to be gorgeous. Various friendly rides per DAILY RIDE CALENDAR ranging from 35-80 miles. https://ridewithgps.com/trips/219260593 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. 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.

This is a multi-part, multi-modal ride, that involves food, trolls and hopefully good company! While the mileage is not insance, count on not being home before 4pm. Part 1: Philadelphia, Ben Franklin Bridge to Delanco train station: 17 miles. Those who don't want to do this part of the ride can meet us at the Delanco train station at 10:30 am"ish". Depending on group consensus we may go right to PiedOut for coffee before we begin part 2! If you are doing to meet us at the train station please let the ride leader know and take the ride leaders cell phone. Arrival time for riders is not exact. It is up to you to determine which train you should take. Here is the ride with GPS for this part of the ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50100044 Part 2: Let's look for trolls! Starting at the Delanco train station and ending in Bordentown our goal is to see 7 trolls along the way. This is a 30 mile ride. Expect plenty of times for photos at each troll stop. This is not a race but an opportunity to sight see! Want to know more about the trolls: https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/2076/Troll-Trek Here is the ride with GPS for this part of the ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50099775 Part 3: take the River Line back to Camden from Bordentown station. We will then ride across the Ben and everyone will head on home. This is maybe 5 miles. For those we are ready to add 35 miles, they can ride back to Camden. No maps will be provided for this part of the ride.

(Departure time may vary! Please CHECK DAILY RIDE CALENDAR!) 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 CALENDAR for latest route information, details, etc.

Saturday’s ride will take us on Bike Trails and less traveled roads to Crabby Dick’s in Delaware City, DE for lunch. We will bypass the southeastern PA hills and traffic by starting in Wilmington. And it looks like we will have a warm, mostly sunny day! Your option to drive to Wilmington or take SEPTA Regional Rail. BY TRAIN, DEPARTING AT 9:14: Meet at 30th Street Station at 9:05 - GO to the SEPTA Concourse (NW Corner of the Station). Check the train schedule board to confirm On Time Status and Track number. At the SEPTA ticket window, see if they are selling tickets. If they are not selling tickets for this train (sometimes they don’t), you can buy your ticket from the conductor aboard the train. Be sure to bring your SEPTA Senior Pass, if you have one. Proceed up the elevator to the Platform in time to board Train # 7209 which departs at 9:14 a.m. IF YOU DRIVE: If you are driving to Wilmington, you can find parking in the Amtrak Parking lot and meet the group at the Corner of French Street and Rosa Parks (a green space called Tubman-Garrett Park) after the train arrival at 10:06. MEETING IN WILMINGTON 10:06: You can use the train station rest rooms and pick up a quick coffee before leaving the train station. We will regroup at the corner of French Street and Rosa Parks Drive (across the street from the train station at Tubman-Garrett Park). THE RIDE (10:15) We will ride along the Wilmington River Walk to the Jack A. Markell Trail to New Castle, and find our way, mostly on country roads, to the C&D Canal Trail and the Michael Castle Trails to Delaware City where we will have lunch. The ride back to the Markell Trail and Wilmington will be a slightly shorter route. If we have time, we might ride through historic downtown New Castle. Back on the Wilmington River Walk we will sit down for ice cream or another snack while we wait for the next train home. THE RETURN BY TRAIN: Our return to Philly will be aboard train #2728 at 4:27 p.m. (back in Philly by 5:15). If KYW claims that it is raining one hour prior to the start, the ride will cancel, only to come back at you another day.

Casual paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond for those new to group riding, or returning to biking after a layoff, or just wanting to have fun without racing through the streets of Philadelphia. 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-coffee stop. There might be some hills, but we will catch our breath at the tops. Most of all bring good humor and a smile.

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

We ride the SRT and Cross County Trail to Conshy or Plymouth Meeting (or other locations) for coffee with fellow cyclists. 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. Note: If you are new to group riding, this is a great ride for you. A mentor will ride with you to acquaint you with riding in a group.

We are meeting at the Ben Franklin Bridge at 10am-- last minute plan change A bit unorthodox but how about a Monday ride to NJ? Let's meet at Cosmic and make our way to the Ben and hop on over to Haddon Heights and Trouble Brewing for a coffee stop and then back past the hospital and my favorite art piece--- the Black Panther-- and then over the Ben. Once we are back on the PA side, we can decide if we need to ride back to Cosmic as a group or if folks are comfortable making there way back to the Art Museum on their own.