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Standard Listing Calendar | Grouped List
January 2009
- January 112:00PM
Thu January 1, 2009 - New Years Day Ride to The Mummers Parade
Level B- , 13-14 mph, 13-14 mph, 30 miles. Conshohocken SEPTA Lot. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. We'll meet in the SEPTA lot in Conshohocken beneath the bridge (intersection of E. Elm and Harry St.) and ride down to see the Mummers Parade. All classes of riders are welcome. Return to Conshohocken by 4 p.m. Bring a lock for your bike and walking shoes. We'll get food and hot coffee at the WAWA near the Art Museum before heading to the parade. Rain or snow cancels the ride.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - January 310:00AM
Sat January 3, 2009 - Winter Wimps 2 -IRON Hill Brewery Loop.
Level Class C - hills, 10-12 mph, 20 miles. the parking lot across the street from the IHB, Bridge St., Phoenixville. . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We will loop around through that borough and out past Kimberton then spin back to Iron Hill for brunch. No one left behind as we stop to regroup as necessary. Cue sheets provided. A multi-club ride. Bring snacks, liquids, lock and money. NO CALLS = NO RIDE. In the event of weather concerns, or for directions, call.
Leaders: Arnie Roseman, , 610-640-4529 and Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810 - January 310:00AM
Sat January 3, 2009 - Northeast Ramble
Level C-, 15-25 miles. Call for start location. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Usually leave about 10:00 AM. Brunch stop. Dependent on weather - above freezing, no ice or snow, etc. Must call for starting place, destination, etc. or no ride.
Leader: Dick Trickey, , 215-288-5907 - January 310:30AM
Sat January 3, 2009 - A Walk In The Woods
Level Hike, 5 mph, 6-7 miles. French Creek State Park. The ride leaves at 10:30 am. Sunny and 38 in Elverson tomorrow so I am going on a hike in French Creek State Park. Anyone is welcome to join me. Stepping off from the Hopewell Lake Boat Launch parking lot at 10:30. Heading to the east side of the park via Hopewell Lake and Hopewell Furnace. Hope to do at least 6 or so miles, but conditions will dictate. Bring snacks and water and wear appropriate clothes and sturdy footware. I will have a few super-sized copies of the park map showing all the trails. More information, including directions to the park, can be found here: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/frenchcreek.aspx Look for my beat up Mazda with the three-bike roof rack.
Leader: David C. Ziccardi, , 267-230-8995 - January 49:00AM
Sun January 4, 2009 - Tax season - winter riding 2009 - number one
Level C +/B-, 13-15 mph, 40-50 +/- miles. Upper Dublin High School - Parking lot at Loch Alse & Fort Washington Aves in Fort Washington. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Bucks or Montgomery County with an indoor rest stop. Some hills, no one dropped, regroup as needed. Wait for the ride leader at the top of all hills. Wet roads, temps at start under 25 cancels. Call if unsure if ride is on.
Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 - January 49:30AM
Sun January 4, 2009 - 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.) See the weekly ride listing for directions to the Valley Green Inn. Parking is available on Valley Green Rd. (Chestnut Hill side) or Wises Mill Rd. (Roxborough side.) A few hills will be scaled to get the heart rate going. Canine hikers are warmly welcomed. We will stop at Brunos afterward for lunch.
Leaders: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 and , , - January 412:00PM
Sun January 4, 2009 - 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, , - January 412:15PM
- January 42:00PM
Sun January 4, 2009 - Happy New Year Ride
Level C+/B-, 13-14 mph, ~30 miles. Indian Valley Middle School, Maple and Gruber Aves., Harleysville (19438). The ride leaves at 2:00 pm. We'll find some quiet roads in the area. Rolling, with a hill or two, nothing too steep. No rest stop, so bring what you need. No one dropped. Multi-club ride. Ride cancels if temps < 30, wind > 15 mph, any stuff coming out of the sky, or unsafe roads (snow or ice).
Leader: Monica Coleman, , 610-547-1430 - January 76:30PM
- January 811:00AM
- January 109:00AM
Sat January 10, 2009 - MTB at Mercer County Park, NJ
Level MTB [RIDE MOVED TO PENNYPACK PARK, START TIME 8:30 AM] Mercer County Park, marina parking lot. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Let's take a break from the hills in PA and head to the flat singletrack of Mercer County Park located just northeast of Trenton, NJ. We'll plan on riding for two to three hours. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on, and with questions. Rain and/or poor trail conditions cancels the ride.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 - January 1010:00AM
Sat January 10, 2009 - Northeast Ramble
Level C-, 15-25 miles. Call for start location. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Usually leave about 10:00 AM. Brunch stop. Dependent on weather - above freezing, no ice or snow, etc. Must call for starting place, destination, etc. or no ride.
Leader: Dick Trickey, , 215-288-5907 - January 119:30AM
Sun January 11, 2009 - Hike the Wissahickon
Hike Hike, 3 +/- mph, 5-6 miles. Valley Green Inn (see the Weekly Ride Calendar for directions). The hike leaves at 9:30 am. Join us as we hike about 4-5 miles on the trails of the beautiful Wissahickon gorge, plus a mile or two through historic Chestnut Hll. A flat option will also be available. Optional lunch afterward. WILL FINISH IN TIME FOR EAGLES FANS TO WATCH THE GAME.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246 and Cathy Flynn Hochheiser, , 215-913-0511 - January 1112:00PM
Sun January 11, 2009 - 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, , - January 1112:15PM
- January 146:30PM
- January 1511:00AM
- January 1710:00AM
Sat January 17, 2009 - Northeast Ramble
Level C-, 15-25 miles. Call for start location. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Usually leave about 10:00 AM. Brunch stop. Dependent on weather - above freezing, no ice or snow, etc. Must call for starting place, destination, etc. or no ride.
Leader: Dick Trickey, , 215-288-5907 - January 1711:45AM
Sat January 17, 2009 - Ad-Hoc "Hike"-Walking tour of Historic Houses of Worship in Olde City, Society hill
Level All levels, 3+/- mph, 5-7 miles. Front entrance of the National Constitution Center, Arch St. between 5th & 6th. Main entrance (big lawn & benches) is on south side of building, facing Independence Hall/Liberty Bell. The ride leaves at 11:45 am. Saturday, Jan 17 is forecast to be very cold (too cold for cycling?). This will be the third winter for this tour of old sacred places downtown (Northern Liberties, Olde City, Society Hill). Last year's route was 5-7 miles, but the distance can be shortend or lengthened as needed. There are countless landmarks to visit! Terrain is flat, but please wear supportive & sturdy walking shoes, since we'll be on hard pavement, cobblestones, etc. Later starting time will hopefully make temperature more bearable. Last year, with good timing, we luckily encountered knowledgeable docents in three of the sites, so we took advantage of the history lessons (& the warmth inside)! We will stop for lunch towards the end, on Arch St., about 2-3 blocks from the starting point (Nat'l Constitution Ctr). Parking available on street, & in nearby lots. For further details on facility location, parking, etc., visit their website at www.constitutioncenter.org. Septa's Market-Frankford Line has a stop at 5th & Market, one block away. Additional public transit info available at www.septa.org. Leader's cell # is 267-251-7862, or e-mail at:
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - January 189:00AM
Sun January 18, 2009 - Tax Season - Winter riding - number two
Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 40-50 +/- miles. Upper Dublin High School - Parking lot at Loch Alse & Fort Washington Aves in Fort Washington. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. CANCELLED - SNOW ON THE ROADS Bucks or Montgomery County with an indoor rest stop. Some hills, no one dropped, regroup as needed. Wait for the ride leader at the top of all hills. Wet roads, temps at start under 25 cancels. Call if unsure if ride is on.
Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 - January 189:30AM
Sun January 18, 2009 - Hike the Wissahickon
Hike hike, 5-7 miles. Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves.. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. We will hike 5-7 miles in the beautiful Wissahickon gorge. mostly on trails with flat options. Well-behaved four-legged friends are welcome! Lunch at Bruno's afterward for those interested.
Leaders: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 and Richard W. Terry, , 215-675-1536 - January 1812:00PM
- January 1812:15PM
- January 182:00PM
Sun January 18, 2009 - Sunday Afternoon Ride
Level C+/B-, 13-14 mph, ~30 miles. Indian Valley Middle School, Maple and Gruber Aves., Harleysville (19438). The ride leaves at 2:00 pm. We'll find some quiet roads in the area. Rolling, with a hill or two, nothing too steep. No rest stop, so bring what you need. No one dropped. Multi-club ride. Ride cancels if temps < 30, wind > 15 mph, any stuff coming out of the sky, or unsafe roads (snow or ice).
Leader: Monica Coleman, , 610-547-1430 - January 216:30PM
- January 2211:00AM
- January 2410:00AM
Sat January 24, 2009 - MTB at Allaire State Park, NJ [CANCELLED]
Level MTB Allaire State Park, Hospital Road parking lot. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Allaire State Park, located in Monmouth County, NJ, is a fun place to ride and worth the trip. We'll plan on riding for two to three hours. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on, and with questions. Rain and/or poor trail conditions cancels the ride.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 - January 2410:00AM
Sat January 24, 2009 - Northeast Ramble
Level C-, 15-25 miles. Call for start location. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Usually leave about 10:00 AM. Brunch stop. Dependent on weather - above freezing, no ice or snow, etc. Must call for starting place, destination, etc. or no ride.
Leader: Dick Trickey, , 215-288-5907 - January 2411:00AM
Sat January 24, 2009 - C+ training ride
Level C, 12-13 mph, ~30 miles miles. Italian fountain. The ride leaves at 11:00 am. This ride leaves from the Italian Fountain at 11:00 and heads to Bruno’s. We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain ~ 14-15 mph). Pace will be particulary easy. It will be cold and I haven't ride 1 mile in the last 3 months. Bring a lock and money for a snack at Bruno’s. Also remember to bundle up and bring at least a plastic bag in case you get cold. If interested route and elevation profile here: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/philadelphia/789947184240
Leader: Rafael A. Corredoira, , 215-747-0930 - January 259:30AM
Sun January 25, 2009 - Hike the Wissahickon thru Chestnut Hill
Hike Hike, 3.46 mph, 7 - 8 miles. Borders Books, Bethlehem Pike and Germantown Ave. . The hike leaves at 9:30 am. Meet at Borders Books , Bethlehem Pike and Germantown Aves. at 9:30 am. Borders is located near the Chestnut Hill stops for the R8 train, and Rt 23 Bus. We will hike 6-8 miles through Chestnut Hill and mostly in the beautiful Wissahickon gorge. The hike will be on trails with flat options. Lunch at a Chestnut Hill bistro after for those interested.
Leaders: John Davis, , 215-247-8172 and Vicki Klopp, , 610-272-1127 - January 2512:00PM
Sun January 25, 2009 - B Ramble
Level B, 13-15 mph, 44 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 - January 2512:15PM
- January 276:30PM
- January 286:30PM
- January 2911:00AM
- January 3110:00AM
Sat January 31, 2009 - Northeast Ramble
Level C-, 15-25 miles. Call for start location. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Usually leave about 10:00 AM. Brunch stop. Dependent on weather - above freezing, no ice or snow, etc. Must call for starting place, destination, etc. or no ride.
Leader: Dick Trickey, , 215-288-5907 - January 3110:00AM
Sat January 31, 2009 - Bucks County East - Newtown
Level B- 14-14.5 MPH, 14-14.5 mph, 40-50 miles. Bruno's Restaurant - Germantown Ave. & Northwestern Ave.. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. CANCELLED Leaving Bruno's , will go to Newtown/Bucks County via Ft. Washington, Warminster and Wrightstown. Lunch at Shopping with Bagel Junction or Genuardi's Market with food court. Ride will go as long as roads are dry barring extreme conditions such as below 20 degrees with high winds.
Leader: Michael J Olszewski, , 215-932-8586
