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Standard Listing Calendar | Grouped List
December 2008
- December 26:30PM
- December 35:30PM
- December 36:30PM
Wed December 3, 2008 - BCP Monthly Meeting
Level Meeting Manayunk Diner, 3722 Main St, Manayunk, Philadelphia, 215-483-4200. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm. We'll be in the upstairs dining area. All BCP members are encouraged to attend. To get something on the agenda, contact Margaret Lenzi, 215-247-9169, .
Leader: Margaret Lenzi, , 215-247-9169 - December 36:30PM
- December 411:00AM
- December 610:30AM
Sat December 6, 2008 - C+ training ride (Ambler)
Level C+, 12-13 mph, 43 miles. Italian fountain. The ride leaves at 10:30 am. Meet at Italian Fountain at 10:00 am. Meet at Italinan Fountain at 10:00 am. This ride leaves from the Italian Fountain at *10:30am* and heads to Ambler. We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain ~ 15 mph). Bring 3 plastic bags (the type CVS stores use to bag your stuff), and money for a snack at Ambler's coffee or pizza shop. Rain or wet roads at start cancel. If you are interested, Route Map and Elevation Profile here: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/philadelphia/448390860. (May shorten the ride if too cold)
Leaders: Rafael A. Corredoira, , 215-747-0930 and Thomas Lipscomb, , 215-880-5238 - December 79:00AM
Sun December 7, 2008 - December Riding
Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 40-50 +/- miles. Upper Dublin High School - Parking lot at Loch Alsh & Fort Washington Aves in Fort Washington. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. CANCELLED - WET ROADS WITH HIGH WINDS MAY CREATE BLACK ICE - NOT WORTH THE RISK. Joint ride with SCU. Montgomery or Bucks County. The summer hot weather is long behind us and now is the time to get in some cooler weather base miles without killing outselves. Some rolling hills, no killers, indoor rest stop, no one dropped. Rain or wet roads cancels, call if unsure if ride is on.
Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 - December 79:30AM
Sun December 7, 2008 - Hike the Wissahickon
Hike hike, 5-7 miles. Bruno's, Northwestern and Gremantown Aves. . The hike leaves at 9:30 am. We will do 5-7 miles in the beautiful Wissahickon gorge. mostly on trails with flat options. Four legged friends welcome. Lunch at Bruno's afterward for those interested.
Leaders: Debbie Hoellein, , 215-833-5545 and Richard W. Terry, , 215-675-1536 - December 712:00PM
Sun December 7, 2008 - B Ramble
Level B, 13-15 mph, 40-45 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. See weekly rides for details. Show and go or look for an ad-hoc ride.
Leader: Show and Go, , - December 712:15PM
- December 105:30PM
- December 106:30PM
- December 1111:00AM
- December 1310:30AM
Sat December 13, 2008 - Saturday C+ Ride
Level C+, 13-14 mph, 33 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 10:30 am. It will be cold tomorrow, so we will be going to Plymouth Meeting/Erdenheim rather than all the way to Ambler. We will maintain a steady effort and pace.
Leader: Thomas Lipscomb, , 215-880-5238 - December 148:32AM
Sun December 14, 2008 - Supplementary to Winter Wimps #1 ride
Level C, 12 mph, 2 miles. various stations on SEPTA R5 line. The ride leaves at 8:32 am. We'll take the R5 .Train #2515, to Paoli. Sit anywhere. Exit at Paoli. We'll assemble on the platform. Then we will descend Bear Hill Road, two miles down hill, to the Chesterbrook Bagel Shop. There we join the rest of the riders. We should arrive in Paoli at 9:30; this will give us enough time for a quick bagel and coffee. At the end of the day, we won't need to climb Bear Hill Road. Give yourself enough time to purchase your ticket before boarding. R5 (#2515) 8:32 North Broad 8:34 Temple 8:40 Market East 8:45 Suburban Station 8:49 30th St. Station 9:30 Paoli
Leaders: John C. Echols Jr, , 215-382-6730 and Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810 - December 149:30AM
Sun December 14, 2008 - Hike the Wissahickon
Hike hike, 5-7 miles. Valley Green Inn. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. We will start from there and head up the trails for a 5-7 mile hike (approximately 3 hours). A few hills will be scaled to get the heart rate going. Four legged guests are welcome. We will stop at Bruno's afterwards for lunch.
Leaders: Richard W. Terry, , 215-675-1536 and Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 - December 1410:00AM
Sun December 14, 2008 - Winter Wimps 1 Kimberton
Level C, 10-12 mph, 30 +/- miles. Chesterbrook Shopping Center.. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. A pretty rolling ride through the country to Kimberton Whole Foods Cafe' for organic snacks. No one dropped. Cue sheets provided. Bring snack, lock, H2O & $. A multi-club ride. Call if you want to do this ride. No calls = No ride! In the event of weather concerns, or for directions, call Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529, or Steve Trobovic, , 610.687.9229
Leaders: Arnie Roseman, , 610-640-4529 and Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810 - December 1412:00PM
Sun December 14, 2008 - B Ramble
Level B, 14-15 mph, 43 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Food stop at Whole Foods Market in Devon. Cue sheets provided. Terrain is flat to rolling hills with three or four moderate climbs. Call if the weather is questionable.
Leader: Jim Laurino, , 302-3000004 - December 1412:15PM
- December 1610:00AM
Tue December 16, 2008 - Tues. AM Lansdale Ride CANCELLED FOR rest of 2008
Level none Whites Road Park, Whites Road, Lansdale 19446. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. NOTE: I am being moved to dayshift until at least the end of 2008 and will not be able to lead this ride anymore.
Leader: Monica Coleman, , 610-547-1430 - December 175:30PM
- December 176:30PM
- December 1811:00AM
- December 2010:00AM
Sat December 20, 2008 - MTB at Fairhill MD or White Clay Creek/Middle Run
Level B, 15-20 miles. Fairhill MD or White Clay Creek/Middle Run. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. The MTB Jamboree at Fairhill MD last month was a blast, so I'm going to head down there again...or maybe check out the trails at White Clay Creek/Middle Run in northern Delaware. We'll plan on riding for about three hours. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on, where we're headed, and with questions. Rain and/or poor trail conditions cancel the ride.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 - December 2010:00AM
Sat December 20, 2008 - The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #1
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 50 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This ride is the first in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions.We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - December 219:30AM
Sun December 21, 2008 - Hike the Wissahickon
Hike hike, 5-7 miles. Walnut Lane Golf Course parking lot, Walnut Lane and Magdalena St. (one block east of Henry Ave. in Roxborough. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. Our route will wind along paths on both sides of Lincoln Drive. We'll hike along a few streets in Germantown to get to our brunch stop, the Urban Cafe. then back into the Wissahickon for the final leg.
Leaders: Christopher Auth, , 215-499-7741 and Roger M. Burnham, , 215-848-3545 - December 2110:00AM
Sun December 21, 2008 - The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #2
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 50 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This ride is the second in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - December 2112:00PM
Sun December 21, 2008 - B Ramble
Level B, 13-15 mph, 40-45 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. See weekly rides for details. Show and go or look for an ad-hoc ride.
Leader: Show and Go, , - December 2112:15PM
- December 212:00PM
Sun December 21, 2008 - First Day of Winter Ride: CANCELLED (icy roads)
Level C+/B-, 13-14 mph, 25-30 miles. Indian Valley Middle School, Maple and Gruber Aves, Harleysville. The ride leaves at 2:00 pm. AS OF 1:30 pm, THERE WAS STILL TOO MUCH ICE ON SHADED ROADS. Maybe we'll get to ride next Sunday. NOTE: This is a multi-club ride. No cold early AM starts on my rides! We'll ride somewhere with some rolling terrain and a climb or two to keep us warm. No rest stop, so bring what you need. Make sure your rear bike light is working. Any stuff coming out of the sky,excessive wind (>15 mph), temps <32 at start, or bad roads from snow or ice cancels. No one dropped.
Leader: Monica Coleman, , 610-547-1430 - December 2210:00AM
Mon December 22, 2008 - The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #3
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This ride is the third in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - December 2310:00AM
Tue December 23, 2008 - *CANCELLED* The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #4
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This ride is the fourth in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - December 249:30AM
Wed December 24, 2008 - Northeast Training Ride
Level B-/C+, 20 miles. Lincoln High School pool parking lot, on Rowland Ave, just north of Ryan Ave. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. See Weekly Rides for details. Note earlier start time. Please email ride leader if interested.
Leader: Joseph Feeney, , 215-601-8412 - December 2410:00AM
Wed December 24, 2008 - The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #5
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This ride is the fifth in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - December 2510:00AM
Thu December 25, 2008 - The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #6
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This ride is the sixth in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - December 2610:00AM
Fri December 26, 2008 - The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #7
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This ride is the seventh in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - December 2710:00AM
Sat December 27, 2008 - The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #8
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 50 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This ride is the eigth in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - December 2710:30AM
Sat December 27, 2008 - Saturday C+ Ride (Misty Rain, I will not be there, Sam)
Level C+, 13-14 mph, 30-35 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 10:30 am. Not sure if Tom or Rafael will be leading the ride but if they are not there we can do a show-and-go ourselves. We can head to Plymouth Meeting/Erdenheim. We will try to maintain a steady effort and pace. If there is rain there will be no ride.
Leader: Sam Wiley, , 215-514-4242 - December 289:00AM
Sun December 28, 2008 - Winter Riding # 1
Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 40 - 50 +/- miles. Upper Dublin High School - Parking lot at Loch Alsh & Fort Washington Aves in Fort Washington. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Joint Ride with SCU. Montgomery or Bucks County. The summer hot weather is long behind us and now is the time to get in some cooler weather base miles without killing outselves. Some rolling hills, no killers, indoor rest stop, no one dropped. Rain or wet roads cancels, call if unsure if ride is on.
Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 - December 289:30AM
Sun December 28, 2008 - Hike the Wissahickon
Level hike, 5-7 miles. Valley Green Inn. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. We will hike in the beautiful Wissahickon gorge, mostly on trails, with flat options. Four legged friends welcome. Join us for lunch at Bruno's afterward.
Leaders: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 and Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 - December 2810:00AM
Sun December 28, 2008 - The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #9
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 50 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This ride is the ninth in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - December 2810:00AM
Sun December 28, 2008 - French Creek Covered Bridges
Level C-, 11-12 mph, 20 miles. Phoenixville Acme, 785 Starr st (zip 19460) . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Arnie and I are doing a short ride, tomorrow. We’ll do the three covered bridges along French Creek. Optional stop at Kimberton Whole Foods Cafe' along the way or Iron Hill Brewpub, afterward. If you are interested, contact us. Wishing you all a happy, healthy new year!
Leaders: Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810 and Arnie Roseman, , 610-640-4529 - December 2812:00PM
- December 2812:15PM
- December 282:00PM
Sun December 28, 2008 - Not -Quite-End of the Year Ride
Level C+/B-, 13-14 mph, 25-30 miles. Indian Valley Middle School, Maple and Gruber Aves, Harleysville. The ride leaves at 2:00 pm. NOTE: This is a multi-club ride. No cold early AM starts on my rides! We'll ride somewhere with some rolling terrain and a climb or two to keep us warm. No rest stop, so bring what you need. Make sure your rear bike light is working. Any stuff coming out of the sky,excessive wind (>15 mph), temps <32 at start, or bad roads from snow or ice cancels. No one dropped.
Leader: Monica Coleman, , 610-547-1430 - December 2910:00AM
Mon December 29, 2008 - The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #10
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This ride is the tenth in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - December 3010:00AM
Tue December 30, 2008 - The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #11
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This ride is the eleventh in a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - December 306:30PM
- December 3110:00AM
Wed December 31, 2008 - The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ride #12
Level B-, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Bruno’s (Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill, corner of Germantown and Northwestern Aves.). The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This ride is the twelfth and last of a series of 12 consecutive rides that will take place over the Christmas holiday. Rides will vary anywhere between 30 and 50 miles depending on weather conditions. We'll put in a nice sit down rest stop 1/2 way thru the ride so we can warm up if the weather dictates. Rain or snow cancels.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578
