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Standard Listing Calendar | Grouped List
February 2009
- February 19:00AM
Sun February 1, 2009 - Tax Season Winter Riding number three
Level B-, 13-14 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. Depending on the wind, temps and how I feel today will determine where we go. If it is windy we will try to stay awary from open areas. Indoor rest stop stomewhere, no killer hills, wait for the ride leader at the top of hills. No one dropped. temps below 25 at start and wet roads cancels. Call if unsure if ride is on.
Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 - February 19:30AM
Sun February 1, 2009 - Hike the Wissahickon
Hike Hike Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves.. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. We will hike 5-7 miles in the beautiful Wissahickon gorge and Andorra Natural Area, mostly on trails with flat options. Well-behaved four-legged friends are welcome! (however, bringing your pet rabbit is probably not a good idea). Lunch at Bruno's afterward for those interested.
Leaders: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 and Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - February 112:00PM
Sun February 1, 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, , - February 112:15PM
- February 46:30PM
- February 511:00AM
- February 710:00AM
Sat February 7, 2009 - Northeast Ramble
Level C-, 15-25 miles. Call for 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 - February 710:00AM
Sat February 7, 2009 - I'm Fat, Cold and Out of Shape But Still Riding
Level B- , 13-14 mph, 35 miles. Bruno's Deli. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This is a ride for those who have put on a few pounds and want the sympathy of the ride leader. We'll ride to Doylestown and have lunch at the Bagel Barrel. Temp. below 30F, rain, snow, wind or any other good excuse will cancel this ride.The actual pace will be determined by the number of additional pounds I either take off or put on over the next few weeks.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - February 76:00PM
Sat February 7, 2009 - 2008 Annual BCP Awards Banquet
Hike all Manayunk Brewery. The hike leaves at 6:00 pm. The Annual BCP Awards Banquet is returning to the Manayunk Brewery. Contact the coordinators to see if there is any space left. Socialize with your cycling friends off the bike while you eat some tasty food, listen to some gypsy jazz, and honor those who keep the club cycling.
Leaders: Roger M. Burnham, , 215-848-3545 and Debbie Hoellein, , 215-833-5545 - February 89:30AM
Sun February 8, 2009 - Hike the Wissahickon
Hike hike, 5-7 miles miles. Walnut Lane Golf Course parking lot, Walnut Lane and Magdalena St. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. We've had to cancel this hike twice due to rain-- but third time's a charm!! We'll enter the woods and climb the trails above Forbidden Drive. Our route will wind along paths on both sides of Lincoln Drive. We'll skirt a few streets in Germantown to get to our brunch stop—The Urban Café. Then back into the Wissahickon for the final leg. Please join us. Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Leaders: Faith Goldstein, , 215.260.0524 and Christopher Auth, , 215-499-7741 - February 812:00PM
Sun February 8, 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, , - February 812:15PM
- February 96:30PM
Mon February 9, 2009 - BCP Monthly Meeting
Level Meeting The Manayunk Diner (215-483-4200), 3722 Main St, Manayunk, Philadelphia. 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 - February 116:30PM
- February 1211:00AM
- February 1410:00AM
Sat February 14, 2009 - Northeast Ramble
Level C-, 15-25 miles. Call for 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 - February 1410:00AM
Sat February 14, 2009 - Winter Wimps lll - Cold Hearts
Level C, 11/12 mph, ~20 miles. parking lot across from the Iron Hill Brewery on Bridge st., near Starr st(PA29) in Pheonixville. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We had a good turn-out for Winter Wimps ll. So, we do it again, with a different route. We’ll ride some scenic roads in Chester county. Distance TBD by temps. and conditions. Afterward….enjoy a warm up for your cold hearts and butts at the pub. Multi-club ride. No one dropped. We stop to regroup as needed. NO CALLS =NO RIDE. Call re: weather concerns or directions.
Leaders: Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810 and Arnie Roseman, , 610-640-4529 - February 1411:00AM
Sat February 14, 2009 - C+ Training Ride
Level C+, 13-15 mph, 30-35 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 11:00 am. This ride leaves from the Italian Fountain at *11:00am* and heads to Wherever the group decides. (If Rafael or Tom show up they are in charge, otherwise we'll decide for ourselves.) We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain ~ 15 mph).
Leaders: Sam Wiley, , 215-514-4242 and Rafael A. Corredoira, , 215-747-0930 - February 159:00AM
Sun February 15, 2009 - Ride to Essington
Level C-, D+, 10-12 mph, 30 miles. 22nd and Spring Garden Sts. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Slower ride to Essington (South of the Airport) Church Breakfast (all you can eat) Bring Lock and money
Leaders: Henry L. Lazarus, , 267-259-6275 and John C. Echols Jr, , 215-382-6730 - February 159:00AM
Sun February 15, 2009 - Tax Season Winter Riding number four
Level B-, 13-14 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. Depending on the wind, temps and how I feel today will determine where we go. If it is windy we will try to stay awary from open areas. Indoor rest stop somewhere, no killer hills, wait for the ride leader at the top of hills. No one dropped. temps below 25 at start and wet roads cancels. Call if unsure if ride is on.
Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 - February 159:30AM
Sun February 15, 2009 - Hike the Wissahickon
Hike Hike Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves.. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. We will hike 5-7 miles in the beautiful Wissahickon gorge and Andorra Natural Area, mostly on trails with flat options. Well-behaved four-legged friends are welcome! (however, bringing your pet rabbit is probably not a good idea). Lunch at Bruno's afterward for those interested.
Leaders: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 and Richard W. Terry, , 215-675-1536 - February 1512:00PM
Sun February 15, 2009 - B Ramble
Level B, 14-15 mph, 42 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 - February 1512:15PM
- February 186:30PM
- February 1911:00AM
- February 2110:00AM
- February 229:30AM
Sun February 22, 2009 - Hike The Wissahickon
Hike hike, 7-8 miles. Valley Green Inn. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. We will do 7-8 miles mostly on trails with a shorter, flatter option. We hope to find Hermit's Cave. 4 legged friends are welcome. Look at the weekly ride list for directions to the start.
Leaders: Debbie Hoellein, , 215-833-5545 and Cathy Flynn Hochheiser, , 215-913-0511 - February 2211:00AM
Sun February 22, 2009 - Valley Forge for GW's B-day.
Level C, 11-12 average mph, 25 +/- miles. Kohl's parking lot 202/73. The ride leaves at 11:00 am. Sunday, February 22 - Valley Forge. Class C, 11-12 mph average, 25 miles +/-. To celebrate a historical day, GW's birthday, we'll take a historical ride to Valley Forge park. Expect a few little hills, but not many, we will stop to regroup when necessary. We will depart promptly at 11 AM from the Kohl's parking lot at rt. 73 and 202 in Blue Bell, the section of the parking lot directly across the street from the Centre Square Fire Company. Bring H2O, $ and cold weather gear we go in the cold but not rain or snow. No Calls = No Ride. Leader Len Langsdorf, home 610-278-0589, cell 610-564-6808.
Leader: Leonard Langsdorf, , 610-278-0589 - February 2212:00PM
Sun February 22, 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, , - February 2212:15PM
- February 246:30PM
- February 256:30PM
- February 2611:00AM
- February 2611:30AM
Thu February 26, 2009 - Ride to almost Evansburg
Level C+, 13 +/- mph, 28 miles. Ft. Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic Area (off of W. Mill Rd. in Flourtown). The ride leaves at 11:30 am. Join us as we take advantage of a nice weather forecast and ride towards Evansburg (we'll head back a little before Evansburg). An easy pace suited for those of us who have not been on our bikes much or at all. We'll grab a quick bite to eat on the return. No cue, as we'll ride as a group and regroup as needed. Generally flat to rolling, with some hills.
Leader: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246 - February 2810:00AM
- February 2810:00AM
Sat February 28, 2009 - Saturday Ad Hoc from Art Museum
Level C, 12-13 mph, 30-40 miles. Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. The forecast is for lows in the high 30's, partly sunny with high about 45. I have Cabin Fever. I plan to go west with a rest stop a the Bagel shop in the Villanova, Haverford area. Some hills.
Leader: Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337
