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December 2009
- December 16:30PM
Tue December 1, 2009 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails - CANCELLED DUE TO WET TRAIL CONDITIONS
Level C+/B- MTB the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm. Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to http://www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 - December 16:30PM
- December 211:00AM
Wed December 2, 2009 - Weekday Morning Training Ride.
Level B to B-, 14 - 16 mph, 35 +- miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 11:00 am. Rob's regular offseason weekly ride. Ride goes through Fairmount Pk to Falls Bridge, through Manayunk, to River Rd, up Hart's Lane, across Ridge Ave, down Andorra Rd, through Erdenheim, up Mongomery Ave, through Chestnut Hill, across McCallum St Bridge to Walnut Lane bridge to Henry Ave to Kelly Drive bike path. No one dropped, re-groups at top of hills. No other stops.
Leader: Robert Swartley, , 215 913 0075 - December 310:00AM
Thu December 3, 2009 - Thursday Morning Training Ride. RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO BAD FORECAST
Level B to B-, 14 - 16 mph, 35 +- miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Rob's regular offseason weekly ride. Ride goes through Fairmount Pk to Falls Bridge, through Manayunk, to River Rd, up Hart's Lane, across Ridge Ave, down Andorra Rd, through Erdenheim, up Mongomery Ave, through Chestnut Hill, across McCallum St Bridge to Walnut Lane bridge to Henry Ave to Kelly Drive bike path. No one dropped, re-groups at top of hills. No other stops.
Leader: Robert Swartley, , 215 913 0075 - December 59:00AM
Sat December 5, 2009 - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN FORECAST - Fall Riding
Level B-, 13-15 mph, 45-55 miles. Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Depending on the temp today the ride will have either an indoor food stop or outside at a convenience store. I do not know the route yet though there will be a few hills, some flats, and some down hills. No one dropped. Come out to see where we will go. Wet roads or temps below 25 at the start cancel. Call if unsure ride is on.
Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 - December 59:00AM
Sat December 5, 2009 - Valley Forge Winter Ride - Saturday
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Meet every Saturday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indoor coffee break at the Kimberton Wholefoods. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405 - December 69:00AM
Sun December 6, 2009 - Valley Forge Winter Ride - Sunday Edition
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Meet every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Harleysville. Indoor coffee break at the Hennings Market in Harleysville. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405 - December 69:30AM
Sun December 6, 2009 - Hike the Wissahickon
Hike hike, 5-7 miles. Brunos at Northwestern and Germantown Avenues. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. We will be hiking mostly on trails, but there will be shorter and flatter options available, if desired. Well behaved dogs and friends welcome. Optional lunch at Brunos afterward.
Leaders: Debbie Hoellein, , 215-833-5545 and Roger M. Burnham, , 215-848-3545 - December 612:00PM
Sun December 6, 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, , - December 612:15PM
Sun December 6, 2009 - Sunday C Spin Off Ride
Level C, 25-35 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop. Special this week, Anthony's birthday!
Leaders: Anthony Broomell, , 610-803-3017 and Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 - December 61:30PM
Sun December 6, 2009 - Ad Hoc Sunday Afternoon Short Spin, Post-Hike (ad-hoc ride)
Level C+/B-, 13-16 mph, 25 miles. Bruno's restaurant, Germantown & Northwestern Aves, Chestnut Hill. The ride leaves at 1:30 pm. For those in BCP who enjoy "having their cake AND eating, too" (hiking + cycling), this ride will leave from Bruno's on Sunday afternoon, following the Wissahickon hike. We'll meet at 1:30pm, and leave on the ride no later than 1:45pm. This should allow the "hiker-bikers" sufficient time to have some lunch (bowl of soup would be quick & easy). The route is a 25-mile loop to/from the Whole Foods in North Wales. We will take a brief, indoor rest break at Whole Foods. Terrain is mostly flat-to-rolling, but there are a few climbs, e.g., Camp Hill Road in Fort Washington. We will stop to regroup as needed. Cue sheets will be provided. In case we have any mechanical delays (let's hope not), please consider bringing lights with you, in case we get close to dusk on the return trip. If anyone would like to co-lead with me, thank you -- I'd love your company.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - December 86:30PM
Tue December 8, 2009 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails
Level C+/B- MTB the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm. Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to http://www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 - December 1010:00AM
Thu December 10, 2009 - Thursday Morning Training Ride RIDE CANCELLED COLD
Level B to B-, 14 - 16 mph, 35 +- miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Rob's regular offseason weekly ride. Ride goes through Fairmount Pk to Falls Bridge, through Manayunk, to River Rd, up Hart's Lane, across Ridge Ave, down Andorra Rd, through Erdenheim, up Mongomery Ave, through Chestnut Hill, across McCallum St Bridge to Walnut Lane bridge to Henry Ave to Kelly Drive bike path. No one dropped, re-groups at top of hills. No other stops.
Leader: Robert Swartley, , 215 913 0075 - December 129:00AM
Sat December 12, 2009 - Valley Forge Winter Ride - Saturday Edition
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Meet every Saturday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indoor coffee break at Kimberton Wholefoods. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405 - December 129:45AM
Sat December 12, 2009 - Phoenixville (ad-hoc ride)
Level C-, 9-12 mph, 33 miles. IKEA, 400 Alan Wood Rd., Conshohocken PA 19428 (park by the white fence). The ride leaves at 9:45 am. Be ready to ride at 9:45 sharp. No one dropped. 100% paved and 98% flat on the Valley Forge, Schuylkill River and Perkiomen bike paths, then 2 miles on the road to Phoenixville and the site of the 1958 movie "The Blob", starring Steve McQueen. Indoor snack stop. Dress warm. Rain, snow or temps under 25 at the start will cancel.
Leader: Michael Seidman, , 215-589-3927 - December 1210:00AM
Sat December 12, 2009 - Almost Doylestown
Level C+ , 13-14 mph, 35+/- miles. Bruno's (see Weekly Ride description for directions).. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Terrain is rolling. We will turn around on Lower State Road to avoid cold descent from Doylestown. Short food/drink stop at Whole Foods Market. Lunch at Bruno's after the ride for those interested. Inclement weather or start temperature below 32 cancels ride. Joint ride with SCU
Leader: Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337 - December 1210:00AM
Sat December 12, 2009 - Saturday Ride to Ambler (ad-hoc ride)
Level C+/B-, 14-16 mph, 42 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Usual Saturday Ambler ride. We'll keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15 - 16 mph). Bring money for a snack at Toto's in Ambler. Route Map and Elevation Profile here: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/philadelphia/448390860. Wet roads or rain at 9.45 a.m. or over 50 percent forecast for rain between 10.00 a.m. and noon cancel ride. Weather people are forcasting a cold day but if it clear we should be able to ride anyway.
Leaders: Sam Wiley, , 215-514-4242 and Steve Landstreet, , 215-509-7146 - December 139:00AM
Sun December 13, 2009 - Valley Forge Winter Ride - Sunday Edition ** TODAYS RIDE IS CANCELLED **
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. **TODAYS RIDE IS CANCELLED**Meet every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Harleysville. Indoor coffee break at the Hennings Market in Harleysville. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405 - December 139:00AM
- December 139:32AM
Sun December 13, 2009 - Hike the Wissahickon
Hike B2C, 2 - 2.5 mph, 7 - 8 miles. Allens Lane, R8 train station. Allen Lane and Creisham St. Philadelphia PA. The hike leaves at 9:32 am. Join us for a hike through the historic neighborhoods of Mt. Airy and the primeval wilderness of the Wissahickon outback. Lunch after at Bruno's
Leaders: John Davis, , 215-247-8172 and Vicki Klopp, , 610-272-1127 - December 1310:00AM
Sun December 13, 2009 - Winter Wimps 1 - Chesterbrook - Ikea.
Level Class C-/C+,, 11/13 mph mph, about 30 miles. Manhattan Bagel in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We ride to King of Prussia, cross Upper Merion and the Schuylkill River and continue up the Cross County Trail to stop for refueling and warming at Ikea. After a tasty interlude we remount and slowly spin under Ridge Pike, across the end of the Metroplex shopping center, and drop down to join the Schuylkill River Trail. At Betzwood we cross the river on the boardwalk and then wind our back to Chesterbrook. Expect a few hills. No one dropped. Cue sheets provided. Bring a lock, snack, beverage & $. A multi-club ride. In the event of weather concerns, or for directions, contact leaders. NO CALLS = NO RIDE!
Leaders: Arnie Roseman, , 610-640-4529 and Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810 - December 1312:00PM
- December 1312:15PM
- December 156:30PM
Tue December 15, 2009 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails - CANCELLED DUE TO WET TRAIL CONDITIONS
Level C+/B- MTB the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm. Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to http://www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 - December 1710:00AM
Thu December 17, 2009 - Thursday Morning Training Ride RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO COLD
Level B to B-, 14 - 16 mph, 35 +- miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Rob's regular offseason weekly ride. Ride goes through Fairmount Pk to Falls Bridge, through Manayunk, to River Rd, up Hart's Lane, across Ridge Ave, down Andorra Rd, through Erdenheim, up Mongomery Ave, through Chestnut Hill, across McCallum St Bridge to Walnut Lane bridge to Henry Ave to Kelly Drive bike path. No one dropped, re-groups at top of hills. No other stops.
Leader: Robert Swartley, , 215 913 0075 - December 199:00AM
Sat December 19, 2009 - Valley Forge Winter Ride - Saturday Edition
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Every Saturday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indoor coffee break at the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405 - December 209:00AM
Sun December 20, 2009 - CANCELLED - SNOW. SLEEP IN. More Fall riding (Winter starts on the 21st)
Level B-, 13-15 mph, 45-55 miles. Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Depending on the temp today the ride will have either an indoor food stop or outside at a convenience store. I do not know the route yet though there will be a few hills, some flats, and some down hills. No one dropped. Come out to see where we will go. Wet roads or temps below 25 at the start cancel. Call if unsure ride is on.
Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 - December 209:00AM
Sun December 20, 2009 - Valley Forge Winter Ride - Sunday Edition
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Every Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Harleysville. Indoor coffee break at the Hennings Market in Harleysville. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405 - December 209:00AM
- December 209:30AM
Sun December 20, 2009 - CANCELLED, DUE TO SNOW on 12/19 Hike The Wissahickon
Hike hike, 5-7 miles. Valley Green Inn. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. Due to Saturday's snowstorm, Sunday's hike is unfortunately cancelled. Total accumulations and trail conditions are not known. Thank you for your interest. Stay warm and safe. .
Leaders: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 and Richard W. Terry, , 215-675-1536 - December 2012:00PM
Sun December 20, 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=568278
Leader: Jim Laurino, , 302-3000004 - December 2012:15PM
- December 226:30PM
Tue December 22, 2009 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails - CANCELLED DUE TO DEEP SNOW ON THE TRAILS
Level C+/B- MTB the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm. Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to http://www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 - December 269:00AM
Sat December 26, 2009 - Valley Forge Winter Ride - Saturday Edition
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Every Saturday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indoor coffee break at the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405 - December 279:00AM
Sun December 27, 2009 - Valley Forge Winter Ride - Sunday Edition RIDE IS CANCELLED
Level B, 14 mph, 35 miles. Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Anticipation of wet roads and below freezing temps will CANCELL RIDE.
Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405 - December 279:30AM
Sun December 27, 2009 - Hike the Wissahickon
Hike hike, 4-6 miles. Valley Green Inn. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. You know the drill...bring your hiking boots, your friends, your dog, and let's hit the trail! We'll work up an appetite for lunch.
Leaders: Faith Goldstein, , 215.260.0524 and Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 - December 2712:00PM
Sun December 27, 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, , - December 2712:15PM
- December 296:30PM
Tue December 29, 2009 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails - CANCELLED DUE TO WET TRAIL CONDITIONS, LET'S HOPE FOR DRIER CONDITIONS NEXT YEAR!
Level C+/B- MTB the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm. Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Lights and a trail permit are required (go to http://www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride for approximately 1-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled or rescheduled for another evening. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629
