Ride Calendar

 

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BCP offers many regularly scheduled weekly rides. Follow this link to view the Weekly Ride List for more detailed information regarding these rides than the minimal description provided in the Monthly Ride Calendar below. Occasionally, ad-hoc rides are announced. These rides are sent by email to all members of the BCP email list. To join this list, click here. Information about some of our popular starting locations is available on our Ride Guide page which is found under the rides menu item.

Standard Listing Calendar | Grouped List

 January 2010 

  • January 112:00PM
    Fri January 1, 2010 - New Year's Day Ride to the Mummers Parade! (ad-hoc ride)

    Level C thru A, 12-18 mph, 18 or 30 miles. Conshohocken SEPTA lot E. Elm and Harry St., Conshohocken, PA.. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Meet 12 noon in the SEPTA lot in Conshohocken (E. Elm and Harry St.). We will have a "warm-up" WAWA stop at mile 14 before heading into CC Philly. We'll view the parade from outside the Kimmell Center (we can defrost inside the center if needed). If you're too tired/cold to ride back to Conshohocken we'll drop you off at the 30th St.station and you can take the train back. Rain,snow,icy roads,or starting temp. below 25 F cancels ride. Round trip bike ride returns to Conshohocken by 4:30pm
    Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 and John W. Moser, , 610-630-8078 

  • January 29:00AM
    Sat January 2, 2010 - 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 Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indor coffee break at the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
    Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405

  • January 39:00AM
    Sun January 3, 2010 - CANCELLED TOO COLD & WINDY Tax Season Riding # 1

    Level B-, 12-14 mph, 40-50 miles. Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Happy New Year. It's that time of year again when I work on Saturdays so rides will only be on Sundays. We will go to some place like Doylestown, Lashaska, Skippack, etc. - with an indoor rest stop. Some ups, downs and flats. No one dropped. Rain or temps below 25 at the start cancels.
    Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149

  • January 39:00AM
    Sun January 3, 2010 - 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

  • January 39:30AM
    Sun January 3, 2010 - Sunday Hike in the Wissahickon

    Hike All levels, 5-7 miles. Borders Book Store of Chestnut Hill, Germantown Ave & Bethlehem Pike. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. Let's walk off some of the calories we've consumed over the holidays! Meet at Borders Book Store at Germantown Ave. & Bethlehem Pike. From Borders, we'll walk a few blocks through Chestnut Hill, to access one of the trails into Valley Green. Well-behaved dogs warmly welcome! Trails will include some climbing, but there will be some shorter & flatter options available. Following the hike, we will have several options for where to eat lunch -- cafes & restaurants on Germantown Ave, Bruno's, etc. If someone would like to co-lead with me, please contact me -- I'd love your company!
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • January 310:00AM
    Sun January 3, 2010 - first of the year breakfast ride CANCELLED

    Level C-, 12-14 mph, 20 miles. 4603 Springfield Ave. Philadelphia, pa. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We will have a late start at my office so people who arrive early can have a warm place to wait. There's plenty of parking. Brink lock and money for brunch. CANCELLED
    Leader: Henry L. Lazarus, , 267-259-6275

  • January 312:15PM
    Sun January 3, 2010 - Sunday C Spin Off CANCELLED

    Level C, 25-35 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup, usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.
    Leader: Chuck Martin, , 215-833-7953

  • January 56:30PM
    Tue January 5, 2010 - 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

  • January 99:00AM
    Sat January 9, 2010 - 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

  • January 910:00AM
    Sat January 9, 2010 - Winter Wimp 2 -IRON Hill Brewery Loop. CANCELED

    Level C-/C+, 11/13 mph, 20 miles. parking lot across the street from the IHB, Bridge St., Phoenixville.. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. CANCELED RESCHEDULED FOR JAN 16TH SAME TIME; SAME PLACE We will loop around through Phoenixville and out past Kimberton then spin back to Iron Hill for brunch. Some hills. 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!.
    Leaders: Arnie Roseman, , 610-640-4529 and Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810 

  • January 910:00AM
    Sat January 9, 2010 - Ride to Skippack

    Level C+ , 13-14 mph, 38 miles. Bruno's (see Weekly Ride description for directions).. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Terrain is rolling with a few climbs. Food stop at WAWA or a restaurant depending on the group's choice. Rain, snow or start time temperature below 32 degrees cancels. Joint ride with SCU.
    Leader: Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337

  • January 109:00AM
    Sun January 10, 2010 - 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

  • January 109:30AM
    Sun January 10, 2010 - Hike the Wissahickon

    Hike Hike, 5-7 miles. Valley Green Inn (see weekly ride calendar for directions). The hike leaves at 9:30 am. Weather permitting, we'll go long, with a shorter, flatter option, Well behaved 4 legged friends are welcome. Lunch at Bruno's afterwards for those interested.
    Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246 and Cathy Flynn Hochheiser, , 215-913-0511 

  • January 1012:00PM
    Sun January 10, 2010 - B Ramble

    Level B, 14-15 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. For route see http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=622194
    Leader: Jim Laurino, , 302-3000004

  • January 1012:15PM
    Sun January 10, 2010 - Sunday C Spin Off

    Level C, 25-35 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.
    Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578

  • January 126:30PM
    Tue January 12, 2010 - 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

  • January 136:30PM
    Wed January 13, 2010 - BCP Monthly Meeting and Travelogue Presentation

    Level Meeting Seltzer Chapel Room at the Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St. (intersection of Pine), Philly . The ride leaves at 6:30 pm. All BCP members are encouraged to attend. We plan to conduct a short Board meeting followed by a "travelogue" presentation by a number of club members about their cycling trips. Seltzer Chapel Room at the Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St (intersection of Pine), Phila, Pa 19147
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • January 169:00AM
    Sat January 16, 2010 - 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

  • January 1610:00AM
    Sat January 16, 2010 - Bryn Athyn to Newtown via Lake Luxembourg (ad-hoc ride)

    Level B- , 13-14 mph, 13 mph, @ 45 miles. Tomlinson Rd and Buck Rd, Bryn Athyn,Pa (Bryn Athyn College). The ride leaves at 10:00 am. New route! We'll head to Newtown,Pa via Core Creek State Park (Lake Luxembourg).We'll have a sit-down/warm-up lunch in Newtown ( many food options available). After lunch we'll head into scenic Wrightstown then back to Bryn Athyn via the Pennypack Preserve. Q sheets provided for slower for faster riders. I will lead at a 13 mph pace.The terrain is flat to rolling hills with one or two major climbs. Rain,snow or starting temp. below 32F cancels the ride.
    Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578

  • January 1610:00AM
    Sat January 16, 2010 - Saturday Ride to ?Ambler? (ad-hoc ride)

    Level C+/b-, 14-16 mph, 30-35 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Since we have not been out for some time the ride will be a little shorter this week. My plan is to start the usual way but to head to Plymouth with a stop at Ridge and Butler. We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain). Bring money for a snack. The weather people are saying it looks like it will be a nice day for a ride.
    Leader: Sam Wiley, , 215-514-4242

  • January 1610:00AM
    Sat January 16, 2010 - Winter Wimp 2 -IRON Hill Brewery Loop.

    Level C-&C+, 11&13 mph, 20 miles. parking lot across from Iron Hill Brewery, Bridge Street Phoenixville. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We will loop around through Phoenixville and out past Kimberton then spin back to Iron Hill for brunch. Some hills. 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!.
    Leaders: Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810 and Arnie Roseman, , 610-640-4529 

  • January 179:00AM
    Sun January 17, 2010 - 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. RIDE IS CANCELLED. - RAINED OUT -
    Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405

  • January 179:00AM
    Sun January 17, 2010 - CANCELLED - RAIN BY 9 AM Tax Season Riding # 2

    Level B-, 12-14 mph, 40-50 miles. Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. We will go to some place like Doylestown, Lashaska, Skippack, etc. - with an indoor rest stop. Some ups, downs and flats. No one dropped. Wet roads, rain or temps below 25 at the start cancels.
    Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149

  • January 179:27AM
    Sun January 17, 2010 - Hike the Wissahickon CANCELLED due to rain

    Level Level B2C, 2 - 2.5 mph, 6 - 7 miles. St. Martins R8 Train Station Springfield Ave. and St. Martins Lane in Chestnut Hill . The ride leaves at 9:27 am. We'll go on an excursion over the river and through the woods (but not in that order) in the Wissahickon Valley of Fairmount Park. Optional lunch after at Bruno's.
    Leader: John Davis, , 215-247-8172

  • January 1710:00AM
    Sun January 17, 2010 - breakfast ride

    Level C-, 11-13 mph, 20 miles. 22nd and Spring Garden sts. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. A shorter breakfast ride because I am out of shape from not riding. Bring lock and money for brunch Canceled
    Leader: Henry L. Lazarus, , 267-259-6275

  • January 1712:15PM
    Sun January 17, 2010 - Sunday C Spin Off CANCELLED because of rain

    Level C, 25-35 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. (Rain at 10:25 and it looks like it will continue. Today's ride is cancelled.) A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup, usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.
    Leader: Sam Wiley, , 215-514-4242

  • January 196:30PM
    Tue January 19, 2010 - 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

  • January 239:00AM
    Sat January 23, 2010 - 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

  • January 2310:00AM
    Sat January 23, 2010 - "Shiver My Bridges" : Bruno's (Chestnut Hill) to Palmyra,NJ

    Level B- , 13-14 mph, 13-14 mph, 40-45 miles. Bruno's Deli, 9800 Germantown Ave., Phila., Pa. 19118. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Meet 10am leave 10:15 for a trip across the river to Palmyra,NJ where we'll have a sit-down lunch.Return to Bruno's via neighborhood communities of Frankford,Kensington,Fishtown, Northern Liberties,East Falls and West Mt. Airy. A few short climbs on the way out and back but mainly a flat "city" ride. Rain ,snow or starting temp. below 32F cancel ride.Partial Q sheet (way out) provided. Follow leader on way back.
    Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578

  • January 2310:00AM
    Sat January 23, 2010 - Art Museum to Plymouth Square ride (ad-hoc ride)

    Level C+/B-, 14-16 mph, 35 miles. Italian Fountain, Art Museum, Philadelphia. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Sat January 23, 2010 - Saturday Ride to Plymouth Square (ad-hoc ride) meet at Italian Fountain @ 10:00 am Class C+/B-, 14-16mph, 30-35 mile. Since many of us have not been out for some time the ride will be a little shorter this week than the usual 40+ mile ride to Ambler. We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain). Bring money for a snack and a lock for our snack break at Genuardi's. The weather
    Leaders: Steve Landstreet, , 215-509-7146 and Andy Karpinski, , 484-222-0379 

  • January 249:00AM
    Sun January 24, 2010 - 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

  • January 249:30AM
    Sun January 24, 2010 - Hike the Wissahickon

    Level hike, 5-7 miles miles. Valley Green Inn. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. We'll go mainly on trails with flatter options available. Well behaved 4 legged friends welcome. Optional lunch at Brunos afterward.
    Leaders: Debbie Hoellein, , 215-833-5545 and Nadya Day, , 484-431-1497 

  • January 2410:00AM
    Sun January 24, 2010 - Brekfast ride

    Level C-, 10-12 mph, 25 miles. 22nd and Spring Grden Sts.. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Breakfast ride to brunch nd bakc. Bring money for brunch and lock
    Leader: Henry L. Lazarus, , 267-259-6275

  • January 2412:15PM
    Sun January 24, 2010 - Sunday C Spin Off

    Level C, 25-35 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.
    Leader: Melissa Muth, , 267-971-0113

  • January 266:30PM
    Tue January 26, 2010 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails - CANCELED 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 canceled 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

  • January 309:00AM
    Sat January 30, 2010 - 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 Sunday thru March for a ride from Valley Forge to Kimberton. Indor coffee break at the Kimberton Wholefoods in Kimberton. Plan is to be back in VF by noon.
    Leader: Richard L. Wagner, , 267-738-6405

  • January 319:00AM
    Sun January 31, 2010 - CANCELLED - TOO COLD & WET ROADS Tax Season Riding # 3

    Level B-, 12-14 mph, 40-50 miles. Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. We will go to some place like Doylestown, Lashaska, Skippack, etc. - with an indoor rest stop. Some ups, downs and flats. No one dropped. Wet roads, rain or temps below 25 at the start cancels.
    Leader: Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149

  • January 319:00AM
    Sun January 31, 2010 - 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

  • January 319:30AM
    Sun January 31, 2010 - 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 human companions welcome. Optional lunch at Brunos afterward.
    Leaders: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 and Richard W. Terry, , 215-675-1536 

  • January 3112:15PM
    Sun January 31, 2010 - Sunday C Spin Off

    Level C, 25-35 miles. Italian Fountain. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.
    Leader: Michael J Olszewski, , 215-932-8586

 January, 2010

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