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July 2009
- July 16:00PM
Wed July 1, 2009 - Wednesday Evening NW Philly/Flourtown Multi-level Rides
Level C/C+, B-/B, B+, 12-17 mph, 20-35 miles. the far end of the McDonald’s Flourtown Shopping Center parking lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Check out this new ride group for 2009! Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for more details.
Leaders: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 and Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - July 26:00PM
Thu July 2, 2009 - Thursday Night B Training Ride - Bryn Mawr Local
Level B, 15 mph, 32 miles. Art Museum - Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. We ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. We'll maintain a true B pace and regroup as necessary. A B+/A- ride that averages 18+ mph also leaves from the Italian Fountain at 6.
Leader: , , - July 26:00PM
Thu July 2, 2009 - C+ Training Ride
Level C/C+, 13 mph, 28 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Ride for the hills. Ride for the thrills. We leave the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 6:00 PM and go find the hills. It is a training ride after all.
Leader: Thomas Lipscomb, , 215-880-5238 - July 48:00AM
Sat July 4, 2009 - West Montgomery County
Level B-, 13-15 mph, 50-60 +/- miles. Upper Dublin High School - Parking lot at Loch Alsh & Fort Washington Aves in Fort Washington. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. Fourth of July - wear your red, white and blue. Most of my recent rides have been in Bucks County, let's try western Montgomery County this time. Some hills, regroup as needed, no one dropped. Rest stop at either a Wawa or supermarket depending on the route. Bring food and drink. Rain cancels, call if unsure if ride is on.
Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 - July 49:00AM
Sat July 4, 2009 - July 4th Training Ride to Valley Forge
Level C+, 14 mph, 40-50 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. In honor of July 4, we will be going to Valley Forge. Chuck Martin has suggested that we take the Bike Freedom Valley route. We will maintain a steady pace and effort, but we will also try to have fun, too.
Leader: Thomas Lipscomb, , 215-880-5238 - July 49:00AM
Sat July 4, 2009 - Delightful, Delicious Saturday D Ride CANCELLED!
Level D, 9-12 mph, 10-20 miles. Formal entrance to the Azalea Garden, next to the Italian Fountain, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Flat to gently rolling hills...although the Art Museum is at sea level and there is no where to go but up. As we build stamina and skills we may go for longer rides and include more hills - it depends on who is in the group. No one is left behind. You must wear a helmet. Be sure to bring something to drink and some rides may include coffee/breakfast stops. Bring an extra tube for your tire. **Check back here the weekdays before the ride for the ride leader and the ride details. We will smile and feel the wind in our faces.
Leader: Bonnie Prest-Thal, , 718-344-2977 - July 49:00AM
Sat July 4, 2009 - Fourth of July Celebration Ride
Level B, B+, 14-16 mph, 65 miles. Washington Square, Philadelphia at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (7th & Locust). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Celebrate the Fourth with a historic ride from Phila. to Malvern (passing the sight of the Paoli Massacre) to Valley Forge (sight of the Continental Army winter encampment), then back to Phila. via the Schuylkill Trail. Two convenience store stops are planned. Terrain varies from hilly to pancake flat.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405 - July 58:30AM
Sun July 5, 2009 - TC and Rob's 5 Hills Ride
Level B, 15 mph, 50 miles. Italian Fountain - Center City. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. Come join us to climb 5 very familiar hills: Bryn Mawr Ave, Rose Glen, Mount Pleasant, Hart's Lane, and Montogomery Ave. Plan to keep steady pace only regrouping if necessary...goal is to have 15 mph rolling pace. One quick water stop at the WAWA in conshy. no cue sheet
Leaders: terri clark, , 917-204-7883 and Robert Swartley, , 215 913 0075 - July 59:00AM
Sun July 5, 2009 - Doylestown via Peace Valley
Level C+, 13 -14 mph, 54 miles. Ft. Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic Area (see Regular Weekly Rides calendar for directions).. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. The terrain is rolling with a few easy climbs. We'll stop at Peace Valley at mi. 26 for a brief restroom/snack break & again in Doylestown at mi. 35 for a sitdown food break. Accurate cue sheets provided. Meet at 8:45 for a prompt 9:00 start. Joint ride w/ SCU
Leader: Stephen A. Muth, , 215-692-3585 - July 512:00PM
Sun July 5, 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, , - July 512:00PM
Sun July 5, 2009 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride
Level D, 9-12 mph, 10-20 miles. Entrance to the Azalea Garden, next to the Italian Fountain and behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Depending on the group we will do one of two rides: (1) East and West Fairmount Park Mansions, that includes an optional nice hill, or (2) riding along MLK Drive to the Falls Bridge then down the bike path to the Wissahickon Trail starting at the Wissahickon Transfer Station. At Wissahickon Ave. we turn right and go down the bike lane to Rittenhouse St. and up to The Urban Cafe (optional stop). We'll ride on the bike lanes and on bike friendly streets to Midvale (down a long hill) back to Kelly Drive, the Falls Bridge and MLK Drive. Both rides include an optional 2 mile ride at the Art Museum down the Schuylkill River Trail to the end (25th and Locust St.) and back to Lloyd Hall, our starting point. Both rides involve some gradual or short hills and some street riding. The rides are 15-18.5 miles. You must wear a helmet and bring something to eat and drink. We ask you to bring an extra tube for your tire. If you bring a binder clip you can clip the cue sheet onto your bike.
Leader: Bonnie Prest-Thal, , 718-344-2977 - July 512:15PM
- July 66:00PM
Mon July 6, 2009 - COS Multi-Level Group Rides
Level D thru A, 10-18 mph, 10-40 miles. 651 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA. 19087. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Join the largest multi-level ride group on the Main Line (@ 200 riders). See Weekly Rides for details about these rides as well as the COS "hybrid" rides and "Young Guns" (18-28 year old) ride group.
Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 and Michael Lefkowitz, , 610-687-2923 - July 76:00PM
- July 76:00PM
- July 86:00PM
Wed July 8, 2009 - Wednesday Evening NW Philly/Flourtown Multi-level Rides
Level C/C+, B-/B, B+, 12-17 mph, 20-35 miles. the far end of the McDonald’s Flourtown Shopping Center parking lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Check out this new ride group for 2009! Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for more details.
Leaders: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 and Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - July 86:30PM
Wed July 8, 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, please contact Linda McGrane.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - July 96:00PM
Thu July 9, 2009 - Narberth Chainsmokers
Level B, 16 mph, 36-38 miles. Mainly Bikes, Narberth. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will be riding to Valley Forge. We will go up Gypsy Ln and enter VFP by Memorial Arch. We will ride back on the bike path.
Leaders: Arthur D. Elwood, , (856) 429-7733 and Jeff Kimmel, , 610-446-1334 - July 96:00PM
Thu July 9, 2009 - Thursday Night B Training Ride - Bryn Mawr Local
Level B, 15 mph, 32 miles. Art Museum - Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. We ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. We'll maintain a true B pace and regroup as necessary. A B+/A- ride that averages 18+ mph also leaves from the Italian Fountain at 6.
Leader: , , - July 96:00PM
Thu July 9, 2009 - C+ Training Ride
Level C/C+, 13 mph, 28 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Ride for the hills. Ride for the thrills. We leave the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 6:00 PM and go find the hills. It is a training ride after all.
Leader: Thomas Lipscomb, , 215-880-5238 - July 116:15AM
Sat July 11, 2009 - Day Before the ACS Bike-a-thon -- Ride Back from Buena Vista, NJ
Level C/C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 42-45 miles. Gas station (Cumberland Farms??) & convenience store (Dunkin' Donuts) on left (north) side of Route 73, immediately aftercrossing the Tacony Palmyra Bridge. The ride leaves at 6:15 am. This annual ride back to Phila. from the ACS Finish Line has become a tradition & treat, especially for anyone who is riding with a team in the ACS Bike-a-thon on the following day. We will meet at 6:15am in Palmyra, NJ, at the gas station-convenience store immediately past the Tacony Palmyra Bridge. The store will be on your left side after crossing the bridge. We'll drive down to the Buena Vista Camping Park, near Mays Landing, park our cars in the overnight (ACS) section, then cycle back. If you are not riding in the ACS event the next day, but would like to join us on Sat, one of us might have extra space for you & your bike, for the drive down. The distance of 42-45 miles is from Buena Vista to the NJ side of the Tacony Palmyra Bridge, only. We will have one or two rest stops. Terrain is flat, but shade is minimal, so please bring sunblock and plenty of fluids. Tom Witt's tel #: 215-665-5578, or cell on 7/11: 215-570-2157. Linda's cell # is 267-251-7862.
Leaders: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 and Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 - July 117:00AM
Sat July 11, 2009 - Anyone want to do a century today?
Level B to B-, 15 mph, 100 +/- miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 7:00 am. Ride will join Howard Hochheiser's ride to New Hope from Flourtown State Park. Ride will bypass the park on the return heading back to Center City by the most direct route. Riders must be at Flourtown Park before 8:15, so a prompt departure from the Fountain is essential. Cue sheets only from Flourtown to New Hope. Riding to and from CC should give us 100 miles.
Leaders: Robert Swartley, , 215 913 0075 and terri clark, , 917-204-7883 - July 118:15AM
Sat July 11, 2009 - Ride to New Hope
Level C+, B and B+, 13-14, 15 +/-, 16-17 mph, 58-70 miles. Ft. Washington State Park Picnic area (70 miles) or Upper Dublin H.S. (58 miles) [see Weekly Rides for directions]. The ride leaves at 8:15 am. Two start locations, three paces. Start in Flourtown at 8:15 or Upper Dublin H.S. at 8:45. Last year's ride was on the hottest day of the year, so let's hope for better luck this time. This is a gorgeous ride on miles of low trafficked and shaded roads in Montgomery and Bucks county. Sit down stop in New Hope (quickie for the B+ group), with a quick rest stop on the way out and back. Co-listed with SCU. Sunday the 12th rain date.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246 and Roger M. Burnham, , 215-848-3545 - July 118:45AM
Sat July 11, 2009 - New Hope Supplementary Ride
Level C+, 13-14 mph, 35-40 miles. Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 8:45 am. Rob will ride 100 miles. Howard will ride 70 miles. Nadya will ride 58 miles. Here is one more ride. I will ride about 40 miles. I plan to take the R5 to Ambler. It is about one mile from the train station to the high school. I will travel to New Hope with the C+ group (29 miles). At New Hope, I will bike about one hour along the shaded Delaware River to Yardley. At Yardley, I will take the R3 back to Philadelphia. The last hour of riding is flat and DOWNriver. Do not expect to purchase food on the New Hope ride. Bring food with you.
Leader: John C. Echols Jr, , 215-382-6730 - July 119:00AM
Sat July 11, 2009 - Ambler training ride
Level C+ B-, 14-15 mph, 42 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. This ride heads to Ambler. We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain ~ 15~17 mph). Bring money for a snack at Ambler's coffee shop. If you are interested, Route Map and Elevation Profile here: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/philadelphia/448390860.
Leaders: Keith Ashfield, , 505-570-0505 and Thomas Lipscomb, , 215-880-5238 - July 119:00AM
Sat July 11, 2009 - Delightful, Delicious Saturday D Ride
Level D, 9-12 mph, 10-20 miles. Formal entrance to the Azalea Garden, next to the Italian Fountain, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Flat to gently rolling hills...although the Art Museum is at sea level and there is no where to go but up. As we build stamina and skills we may go for longer rides and include more hills - it depends on who is in the group. No one is left behind. You must wear a helmet. Be sure to bring something to drink and some rides may include coffee/breakfast stops. Bring an extra tube for your tire. **Check back here the weekdays before the ride for the ride leader and the ride details. We will smile and feel the wind in our faces.
Leader: Christopher Allan Shelton, , 484-557-8627 - July 129:00AM
- July 1212:00PM
Sun July 12, 2009 - 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. For route see http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=799106
Leader: Jim Laurino, , 302-3000004 - July 1212:00PM
Sun July 12, 2009 - Instructional Ride
Level D, 9-12 mph, 10 miles. Formal entrance to the Azalea Garden, next to the Italian Fountain, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. We will ride on MLK Drive and into East Fairmount Park to practice our riding skills and gear shifting. There is plenty of time for questions and answers and no one will be left behind. You must wear a helmet and please bring something to eat and drink. We ask you to have a spare tube for your tire. E-mail or call the leaders if you have any questions.
Leaders: Cynthia M. Bedell, , 571-338-3305 and Mark Schmelz, , 443-255-2321 - July 1212:15PM
- July 136:00PM
Mon July 13, 2009 - COS Multi-Level Group Rides
Level D thru A, 10-18 mph, 10-40 miles. 651 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA. 19087. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Join the largest multi-level ride group on the Main Line ( @ 200 riders). See Weekly ride section for details about these rides as well as the COS "hybrid" rides and "Young Guns" (18-28 year old ) ride group.
Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 and Michael Lefkowitz, , 610-687-2923 - July 146:00PM
- July 146:00PM
- July 146:00PM
Tue July 14, 2009 - Narberth Chainsmokers
Level B, 16 mph, 36-38 miles. Mainly Bikes, Narberth. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will be riding to Valley Forge. We will go up Gypsy Ln and enter VFP by Memorial Arch. We will ride back on the bike path.
Leaders: Arthur D. Elwood, , (856) 429-7733 and Jeff Kimmel, , 610-446-1334 - July 156:00PM
Wed July 15, 2009 - Wednesday Evening NW Philly/Flourtown Multi-level Rides
Level C/C+, B-/B, B+, 12-17 mph, 20-35 miles. the far end of the McDonald’s Flourtown Shopping Center parking lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Check out this new ride group for 2009! Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for more details.
Leaders: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 and Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - July 166:00PM
Thu July 16, 2009 - C+ Training Ride
Level C/C+, 13 mph, 28 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Ride for the hills. Ride for the thrills. We leave the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 6:00 PM and go find the hills. It is a training ride after all.
Leader: Thomas Lipscomb, , 215-880-5238 - July 166:00PM
Thu July 16, 2009 - Narberth Chainsmokers
Level B, 16 mph, 36-38 miles. Mainly Bikes, Narberth. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will be riding to Valley Forge. We will go up Gypsy Ln and enter VFP by Memorial Arch. We will ride back on the bike path.
Leaders: Arthur D. Elwood, , (856) 429-7733 and Jeff Kimmel, , 610-446-1334 - July 166:00PM
Thu July 16, 2009 - Thursday Night B Training Ride - Bryn Mawr Local
Level B, 15 mph, 32 miles. Art Museum - Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. We ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. We'll maintain a true B pace and regroup as necessary. A B+/A- ride that averages 18+ mph also leaves from the Italian Fountain at 6.
Leader: , , - July 188:00AM
Sat July 18, 2009 - Center City - Paoli
Level B, 14-16 mph, 51 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. Leaving from Italian Fountain (Center City), heading to Paoli. Tried and true main line ramble. Take in the beauty of the willows. Stopping at Paoli WAWA for a snack and returning to Center City.
Leader: terri clark, , 917-204-7883 - July 189:00AM
Sat July 18, 2009 - Delightful, Delicious Saturday D Ride
Level D, 9-12 mph, 28 miles. IKEA Parking Lot in Conshohocken (400 Alan Wood Rd, Conshohocken, PA 19428. Please park away from the building.. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. For D riders who want to extend their distance. 98.6% flat. 90% on the Valley Forge, Schuykill River and Perkiomen Bike paths, with just a mile or so on the road into Phoenixville. One coffee stop.
Leader: Michael Seidman, , 215-589-3927 - July 189:00AM
Sat July 18, 2009 - Ambler training ride
Level C+ B -, 14 -15 mph, 42 miles. Italian Fountain behind Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain ~ 15 ~ 17 mph). Bring money for a snack at Ambler's coffee shop. If you are interested, Route Map and Elevation Profile here: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/philadelphia/448390860.
Leader: Keith Ashfield, , 505-570-0505 - July 198:00AM
Sun July 19, 2009 - Montco or Bucks ride
Level B-, 13-15 mph, 50-60 +/- miles. Upper Dublin High School - Parking lot at Loch Alsh & Fort Washington Aves in Fort Washington. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. It is too early to decide where we will go, maybe Kimberton or Schwenksville, maybe to Bucks with a stop a Tambora's, who knows. Show up and find out. Some hills, regroup as needed. Rain cancels, call if unsure if ride is on.
Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 - July 199:00AM
- July 1912:00PM
- July 1912:00PM
Sun July 19, 2009 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride
Level D, 9-12 mph, 10-15 miles. Entrance to the Azalea Garden, next to the Italian Fountain and behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. The Sunny Sunday D Ride will go through West Fairmount Park, West Phila, and Bala Cynwd. There will be a mixture of park mansions, Japanese Gardens, urban and main line neighborhoods so you will get it all. Be prepared for a few hills and it will be about 15 miles (cue sheets provided). The pace will be at a D level of 9-12 miles and we will regroup at the top of hills and as necessary. It will be in the 80s on Sunday so please bring water bottles and a snack.
Leader: Bonnie Prest-Thal, , 718-344-2977 - July 1912:15PM
- July 206:00PM
Mon July 20, 2009 - COS Multi-Level Group Rides
Level D thru A, 10-18 mph, 10-40 miles. 651 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA. 19087. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Join the largest multi-level ride group on the Main Line ( @ 200 riders). See Weekly ride section for details about these rides as well as the COS "hybrid" rides and "Young Guns" (18-28 year old ) ride group.
Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 and Michael Lefkowitz, , 610-687-2923 - July 216:00PM
- July 216:00PM
- July 216:00PM
Tue July 21, 2009 - Narberth Chainsmokers
Level B, 16 mph, 36-38 miles. Mainly Bikes, Narberth. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will be riding to Valley Forge. We will go up Gypsy Ln and enter VFP by Memorial Arch. We will ride back on the bike path.
Leaders: Arthur D. Elwood, , (856) 429-7733 and Jeff Kimmel, , 610-446-1334 - July 226:00PM
Wed July 22, 2009 - Wednesday Evening NW Philly/Flourtown Multi-level Rides
Level C/C+, B-/B, B+, 12-17 mph, 20-35 miles. the far end of the McDonald’s Flourtown Shopping Center parking lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Check out this new ride group for 2009! Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for more details.
Leaders: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 and Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - July 236:00PM
Thu July 23, 2009 - Thursday Night B Training Ride - Bryn Mawr Local
Level B, 15 mph, 32 miles. Art Museum - Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. We ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. We'll maintain a true B pace and regroup as necessary. A B+/A- ride that averages 18+ mph also leaves from the Italian Fountain at 6.
Leader: , , - July 236:00PM
Thu July 23, 2009 - C+ Training Ride
Level C/C+, 13 mph, 28 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Ride for the hills. Ride for the thrills. We leave the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 6:00 PM and go find the hills. It is a training ride after all.
Leader: Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337 - July 236:00PM
Thu July 23, 2009 - Narberth Chainsmokers
Level B, 16 mph, 36-38 miles. Mainly Bikes, Narberth. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will be riding to Valley Forge. We will go up Gypsy Ln and enter VFP by Memorial Arch. We will ride back on the bike path.
Leaders: Arthur D. Elwood, , (856) 429-7733 and Jeff Kimmel, , 610-446-1334 - July 257:00AM
- July 257:29AM
Sat July 25, 2009 - Rosenberger's Supplementary Ride
Level C+, 12 mph, 3 miles. Train Station. The ride leaves at 7:29 am. I plan to take the train from Center City or University City to the Flourtown area. I will then bike about three miles to the Fort Washington meeting spot. There I will join Howard's ride to Rosenberger's Dairy. I am not co-leading the main ride. I am just inviting you to travel three miles with me to the meeting spot.
Leader: John C. Echols Jr, , 215-382-6730 - July 259:00AM
Sat July 25, 2009 - Delightgul, Delicious Saturday D Ride
Level D, 9-12 mph, 15-17 miles. Formal entrance to the Azalea Garden, next to the Italian Fountain, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. You'll be iding along MLK Drive to the Falls Bridge then down the bike path to the Wissahickon Trail starting at the Wissahickon Transfer Station. At Wissahickon Ave. we turn right and go down the bike lane to Rittenhouse St. and up to The Urban Cafe (optional stop). We'll ride on the bike lanes and on bike friendly streets to Midvale (down a long hill) back to Kelly Drive, the Falls Bridge and MLK Drive. The optional 2 mile ride at the Art Museum down the Schuylkill River Trail to the end (25th and Locust St.) and back to Lloyd Hall, our starting point, makes the ride 17 miles. You must wear a helmet and bring something to eat and drink. We ask you to bring an extra tube for your tire.
Leader: Dennis M. Schilling, , 215-677-0291 - July 259:00AM
Sat July 25, 2009 - Ride to Rosenbergers Dairy Wagon
Level C+, 13 +/- mph, 44 miles. Ft. Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic area [see Weekly Rides for directions]. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Join us on a leisurely ride for lunch and/or ice cream at Rosenbergers. Expect flat to rolling terrain, an accurate cue sheet and good company. Co-listed with SCU.
Leader: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246 - July 269:00AM
- July 269:00AM
Sun July 26, 2009 - Maillot Jaune
Level B, B+, 14-16 mph, 100K miles. Valley Forge NP Visitor Center, Lower Parking Lot (off PA Rt. 23). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. We honor our favorite bicycle race, The TDF, by wearing Yellow Jerseys. Ride will travel the rolling hills of western Delaware County as we travel from Valley Forge NP to Chadds Ford, PA. At least two convenience store rest stops are planned, with one more, if the weather dictates. Climbing will be required, tho no hors catagorie.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405 - July 2612:00PM
Sun July 26, 2009 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride -- 26 July Update
Level D, 9-12 mph, 15.5 miles. Formal Entrance to the Azalea garden. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. We will ride out and about in Fairmount Park at our D Ride pace. After about 10 miles of riding, we will stop at the Centennial Cafe in the Ohio House at State and Belmont in West Fairmount Park for a lunch/rest break. We will spend about 30 minutes at this lovely and bike friendly cafe (http://thecentennialcafe.com/MENU.htm). But wait -- wear your Maillot Jaune (Yellow Bike Jersey) and celebrate the final day of the Tour de France. We will stop for a photo op, so that you too can pose, like the winners of the TDF, riding your bike to victory! We gladly wait for our fellow riders at the top of hills (not many, I promise), and unlike the tour, pause to regroup often. Expect to spend about 3 hours total once we depart from the Azalea Garden; bring money for lunch. Hope to see you there -- in Yellow!
Leaders: Cynthia M. Bedell, , 571-338-3305 and Mark Schmelz, , 443-255-2321 - July 2612:00PM
Sun July 26, 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, , - July 2612:15PM
- July 276:00PM
Mon July 27, 2009 - COS Multi-Level Group Rides
Level D thru A, 10-18 mph, 10-40 miles. 651 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA. 19087. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Join the largest multi-level ride group on the Main Line ( @ 200 riders). See Weekly ride section for details about these rides as well as the COS "hybrid" rides and "Young Guns" (18-28 year old ) ride group.
Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 and Michael Lefkowitz, , 610-687-2923 - July 286:00PM
Tue July 28, 2009 - Narberth Chainsmokers
Level B, 16 mph, 36-38 miles. Mainly Bikes, Narberth. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will be riding to Valley Forge. We will go up Gypsy Ln and enter VFP by Memorial Arch. We will ride back on the bike path.
Leaders: Arthur D. Elwood, , (856) 429-7733 and Jeff Kimmel, , 610-446-1334 - July 286:00PM
- July 286:00PM
- July 286:30PM
- July 296:00PM
Wed July 29, 2009 - Wednesday Evening NW Philly/Flourtown Multi-level Rides
Level C/C+, B-/B, B+, 12-17 mph, 20-35 miles. the far end of the McDonald’s Flourtown Shopping Center parking lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Check out this new ride group for 2009! Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for more details.
Leaders: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 and Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 - July 306:00PM
Thu July 30, 2009 - Narberth Chainsmokers
Level B, 16 mph, 36-38 miles. Mainly Bikes, Narberth. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will be riding to Valley Forge. We will go up Gypsy Ln and enter VFP by Memorial Arch. We will ride back on the bike path.
Leaders: Arthur D. Elwood, , (856) 429-7733 and Jeff Kimmel, , 610-446-1334 - July 306:00PM
Thu July 30, 2009 - Thursday Night B Training Ride - Bryn Mawr Local
Level B, 15 mph, 32 miles. Art Museum - Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. We ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. We'll maintain a true B pace and regroup as necessary. A B+/A- ride that averages 18+ mph also leaves from the Italian Fountain at 6.
Leader: , , - July 306:00PM
Thu July 30, 2009 - C+ Training Ride
Level C/C+, 13 mph, 28 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Ride for the hills. Ride for the thrills. We leave the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 6:00 PM and go find the hills. It is a training ride after all.
Leader: Thomas Lipscomb, , 215-880-5238
