Ride Calendar

Level All Meet at Cozen O'Connor, 1650 Market St.. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm. All welcome to help mail the newsletter, snacks and good company guaranteed along with some light work.
Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578

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Level C+/B-, 9-12 miles. Meet at Pennypack Park Pine Rd. entrance. 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 www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride off-road on dirt trails 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. Additionally, the ride will occasionally take place at Wissahickon Park. Check the Ride Calendar for changes/updates. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on, and the location.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629

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Level C thru A, 12-18 mph, 27 miles. Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot; 2 ASH St.; Conshohocken, PA., 19428 (Behind the Marriot Hotel). The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. This is a "road bike" ride that requires a strong front headlight and a rear tail light. We have 3 different groups (C, B and B+) which ride between 12 and 18 mph. We typically get @ 25 riders on warm nights. We meet 6pm behind the Marriot hotel in the Jacobs Engineering parking lot on ASH St. in Conshohocken, PA. We leave the lot 6:15 sharp and head to the Philly Art Museum area via Roxboro, Manyunk and East Falls. We take a short 5 minute bathroom/snack break at Lloyd Hall before returning to Conshohocken by 8:30. Q sheets provided for slower or faster riders.Rain or starting temp. below 40F cancels the ride
Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 and John W. Moser, , 610-630-8078 

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Level C+/B-, 9-12 miles. Meet at Pennypack Park Pine Rd. entrance. 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 www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride off-road on dirt trails 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. Additionally, the ride will occasionally take place at Wissahickon Park. Check the Ride Calendar for changes/updates. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on, and the location.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629

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Level B-/C+, 13-15 mph, 35 miles. Church of the Savior in Wayne, 651 N. Wayne Ave, rear parking lot, near athletic fields. The ride leaves at 9:45 am. Enjoy one of Tom Madle's popular and scenic routes, leaving from Wayne. This route does have hills, but we will stop to regroup as needed. At about half-way, we'll pass the Ockehocking Preserve, a 180-acre open space reserve. After passing the Ockehocking Preserve, we'll stop for a snack break at Ridley Creek State Park before returning to Wayne. Please bring snacks with you. (We can also stop at the Wawa in Wayne on our way out to buy snacks.) When we return to Wayne, we can stop for a full lunch at a diner. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level C, 12 mph, 50 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. We will cycle up the New Jersey side of the Delaware River to Burlington via River Road but first we will need to bike up the walkway over the Ben Franklin Bridge and portage our bikes down three flights of stairs on the other side. Come experience the river from the other side and be surprised how lovely the old Victorian mansions have survived and the beauty of the tree lined streets. If there are about 10 to 20 riders, I will try to arrange an escort across the Burlington Bristle Bridge (no guarantees). If so we will then cycle down to the Tacony Palmyra Bridge to walk on the sidewalk to cross. Bring some extra change for crossing back over the Ben Franklin Bridge on the High Speed Line. So how many ways are there to cross the Delaware River? Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level B+, 16-17 ave. mph, 40 miles. Meet at Main Line Cycles back parking lot, Narberth, PA. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. Nice roads with lots of rolling hills and a few climbs. We head out from Narberth, go through Bryn Mawr and out towards Paoli. At Waynesborough Country Club, we head south on some of the best roads in the area. We go back through Villanova, Gladwyne, Belmont Hills and Bala Cynwyd. No one gets dropped. Brief stop halfway, but bring your snack as we don't pass any stores. We typically return between 10:30 and 11:00. Weather forecast shows 0% change of rain, but cold. 36 deg. at 8am. "Warming" to 45 deg at 11:00. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Jeff Diacik, , 215-783-8537 and Derek Barnes, , 610-246-3917 

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Level A/B, 13 mph, 59 miles. Valley Forge National Historical Park visitors center lower parking lot. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. 15 hills in 59 miles. "A" terrain, "B" pace. 2 quick H2O stops. 13 mph is NOT a "C" ride. Multi club ride. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

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Level C+, 13-14 mph, 40-50 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. This Saturday we ride to Ambler. Cue sheets for the Ambler ride can be found in the BCP Cue Sheet Library at http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/doc/rides/Ride-to-Toto's-AmblerCaffe-v3.pdf . We'll keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15 - 16 mph). Bring money for a snack. To speed up the lunch stop, we will take and CALL IN ORDERS for prepared food/sandwiches from Toto's at the mid-point of the ride. Friday 9.00 p.m. forecast of 50 percent plus for rain between 8:00 a.m. and noon, or wet roads at 8.00 a.m. Saturday, cancel ride. Check the web site for up-to-date information. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Bill Boone, , 215-620-9730

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Level D/D+/C-, 8-12 mph, 25 +/- miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Enjoy the "Wildlife, History, & Gardens" loop from Center City to the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum, then on to Old Fort Mifflin, Bartram's Gardens, then return to Center City. We will ride at a relaxed pace for novice riders, newcomers to Philadelphia, and/or anyone seeking a gentle recovery ride. The route is mainly flat, save for a few mild climbs -- we'll stop as needed to regroup after hills. Many of the roads have bike lanes. We will stop briefly at the Wildlife Refuge, Fort Mifflin, and Bartram's Gardens -- please bring snacks. Please contact the leader ahead of time (by Friday night), if you plan to join us. If noone calls or emails by Friday night, the ride will be cancelled. Also, please contact the leader if the weather is questionable. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level B-/B, 14-15 mph, 43 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park, Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We missed last Sunday's ride to Merrymead Farm so we'll try again this weekend. Join us on a nice fall ride to Merrymead near Lansdale on familiar roads. Nothing too hilly (other than Bean Rd.) with a break about 2/3 of the way through for cider and donuts. Bring cash. Use this listing for B pace pre-registration and other listing for The C pace. Co-listed with SCU. Cue sheets will be available.
Leaders: Katie Eberhart, , 215-868-5425 and Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629 

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Level C/C+, 13 +/- mph, 38 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park, Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Use this listing if you want to preregister for this pace. Please see main ride listing for full description. Co-listed with SCU - Tom Rogers of SCU will be leading this pace group. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246

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Level B, 14 mph, 65 miles. Sailor's Point parking lot of Lake Galena (Peace Valley Park) at New Galena and Myers roads.. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. This ride will go through the lightly-traveled wooded regions of upper Bucks County in search of the fall colors. From Lake Galena, we will pedal to Revere for a quick water stop at mile 29. Then we will continue on to Richlandtown for a sit-down lunch stop at a pizzeria restaurant at mile 47. Then 18 miles back to the cars after lunch. My cell number is (267) 261 - 1677. Remember, starting time is Standard (not Daylight Savings) Time. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Jeff T. Reardon, , 215-674-3992

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Level D, 10-12 mph, 20-30 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Check the calendar or list-serve or contact Bonnie Prest-Thal Friday the week of the ride for the details...weather and wind chill permitting. No one is left behind. Layer and dress warm. When you are chilled you can become hydrated so bring something to eat and drink. Route depends on the group and the weather. Be safe. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Bonnie Prest-Thal, , 718-344-2977

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Level C, 25-35 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. All welcome. Usually 25 - 35 miles, usually with a lunch or snack stop.
Leader: Ben Sears, , 215-844-3784

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Level C+, 13+/- mph, 40-50 miles. Meet at Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. This week we will ride to Skippack, maybe Schwenksville. It should be a beautiful day for a ride. There will be a food stop in the middle of the ride. Terrain is rolling with a few climbs. If weather is questionable, call my cell phone, 215-806-2062, after 7 AM the morning of the ride. Emails letting me know that you are coming are most welcome.
Leader: Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337

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Level B-, 14-15 mph, 52 +/- miles. Upper Dublin H.S. (see Weekly NW Philly Rides for directions) . The ride leaves at 9:30 am. That's Carversville or Harleysville (via Peace Valley). I love both rides so much that I can't make up my mind. I'll bring cue sheets for both and you vote which one we'll do. Pretty much the same distance, both are very scenic, low traffic, have rolling hills and a climb or two. So if you are retired, out of work, have election day off, or need a mental health day (good forecast so far), come join us.
Leader: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246

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Level C+/B-, 9-12 miles. Meet at Pennypack Park Pine Rd. entrance. 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 www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride off-road on dirt trails 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. Additionally, the ride will occasionally take place at Wissahickon Park. Check the Ride Calendar for changes/updates. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on, and the location.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629

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Level C thru A, 12-18 mph, 27 miles. Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot; 2 Ash St.; Conshohocken, PA. 19428 (Behind the Marriot Hotel). The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. This is a "road bike" ride that requires a strong front headlight and a rear tail light. We have 3 different groups (C, B and B+) which ride between 12 and 18 mph. We typically get @ 25 riders on warm nights. We meet 6pm behind the Marriot hotel in the Jacobs Engineering parking lot at the very end of Ash street in Conshohocken.We leave the lot 6:15 sharp and head to the Philly Art Museum area via Roxboro, Manyunk and East Falls. We take a short 5 minute bathroom/snack break at Lloyd Hall before returning to Conshohocken by 8:30. Q sheets provided for slower or faster riders.Rain or starting temp. below 40F cancels the ride
Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 and John W. Moser, , 610-630-8078 

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Level C+, 13+/- mph, 35-40 miles. Meet at Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Ride to somewhere. Group will decide destination. My cell number FOR MORNING OF RIDE ONLY is 215-806-2062, after 7 AM. Otherwise call my home number listed at the end. Emails letting me know that you are coming are most welcome.
Leader: Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337

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Level B+, 16-17 mph, 40 miles. Meet at Main Line Cycles back parking lot, Narberth, PA. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. Nice roads with lots of rolling hills and a few climbs. We head out from Narberth, go through Bryn Mawr and out towards Paoli. At Waynesborough Country Club, we head south on some of the best roads in the area. We go back through Villanova, Gladwyne, Belmont Hills and Bala Cynwyd. No one gets dropped. Brief stop halfway, but bring your snack as we don't pass any stores. We typically return between 10:30 and 11:00. Weather forecast shows 0% chance of rain with a low of 40 degrees for the day. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Jeff Diacik, , 215-783-8537 and Derek Barnes, , 610-246-3917 

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Level B-, 14-15 mph, 64 miles. Fort Washington State Park Picnic Area, W. Mill Rd. , Flourtown. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Ride out in a different direction in Bucks County. Yardley, a small town about 10 miles south of New Hope. WAWA and pizza shop available at rest stop (approximately 37 mi.) Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Michael J Olszewski, , 215-932-8586

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Level D, 10 mph, 25 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Cooper River Park is Camden County's equivalent of Philadelphia's Frairmount Park with its Schuylkill River, Kelly Dr and Martin Luther King Dr. We will need to bike up the walkway over the Ben Franklin Bridge and portage our bikes down three flights of stairs on the other side. I found a more suitable route to the park and of course we will stop at the Dunkin Donuts on the way back close to the park. Bring some more change and we will take the High Speed Line back over the bridge as a demonstration of inter mobile transportation modes. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level C+, 13-14 mph, 40-50 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Frequently we ride to Ambler but we may ride to other locations such as North Wales or Devon. Cue sheets for the Ambler ride and the North Wales ride can be found in the BCP Cue Sheet Library at http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/doc/rides/Ride-to-Toto's-AmblerCaffe-v3.pdf and http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/doc/rides/NorthWales2.pdf. We'll keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15 - 16 mph). Bring money for a snack. Friday 9.00 p.m. forecast of 50 percent plus for rain between 8:00 a.m. and noon, or wet roads at 8.00 a.m. Saturday, cancel ride. Check the web site for up-to-date information.
Leader: Sam Wiley, , 215-514-4242

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Level B-, 14-15 mph, 45 +/- miles. Montco Community College, first parking lot on the left as you enter from Rte 202. . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Rumor has it there is still one left. The last of its kind! A relic of the past! No, it's not Chingachgook or a coelacanth. But let's go see it before it's gone forever. Food stop in Phoenixville. Nobody dropped. Rain cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Stephen A. Muth, , 215-692-3585

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Level B-/C+, 13-15 mph, 56 miles. Lower-level parking lot behind the Visitors Center at Valley Forge National Park. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Hilly but lovely and scenic loop through Chester County, crossing French Creek on peaceful roads. Convenience store quick stop at mile 23, then at mile 33, a sit-down lunch stop at the bakery/cafe in St. Peter's, which overlooks the Creek. We will stop to regroup after climbs, as needed. On the return trip, there is a short-cut option which will shave off about 4.5 miles. Co-leaders welcome -- please contact the Leader, if you would like to lead a group at an alternative speed. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level B Minus, 13-14 mph, 35-40 miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We'll ride to the LeBus Bakery Outlet for cake and coffee before heading back to Flourtown thru Swedeland, Bridgeport, Jeffersonville and the Norristown Farm Park. We'll see many historic churches along the way. Bathrooms available inside Genuardi's. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578

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Level D, 10-12 mph, 16-20 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Ride for those new to cycling, or getting in shape for longer distances. Generally, we will ramble in the Fairmount Park area, getting in a hill or two to keep the legs honest. We will stay together and regroup as necessary - no cue sheets are necessary.
Leader: Christopher Allan Shelton, , 484-557-8627

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Level C, 25-35 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. All welcome. Usually 25 - 35 miles, usually with a lunch or snack stop.
Leader: Chuck Martin, , 215-923-1887

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Level C+/B-, 9-12 miles. Meet at Pennypack Park Pine Rd. entrance. 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 www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride off-road on dirt trails 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. Additionally, the ride will occasionally take place at Wissahickon Park. Check the Ride Calendar for changes/updates. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on, and the location.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629

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Level C, 12 mph, 15-25 miles. Cosmic Cafe, #1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Mid-morning (10am), Mid-week (Wednesday). Leisurely ride in and around the city of Philly. Sometimes just in Fairmount Park, Sometimes down to the Navy Yard (we can get in on weekdays), Sometimes to the Outbound Station along the Schuylkill River Trail in Conshohocken, sometimes wherever you request that morning at the start. This will be a recurring, once a mid-month ride. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Anthony Broomell, , 610-803-3017 and Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037 

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Level C thru A, 12-18 mph, 27 miles. Jacobs Engineering parking lot; 2 Ash St., Conshohocken, PA. 19428 (Behind the Marriot Hotel at the very end of Ash St. where it meets the river). The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. This is a "road bike" ride that requires a strong front headlight and a rear tail light. We have 3 different groups (C, B and B+) which ride between 12 and 18 mph. We typically get @ 25 riders on warm nights. We meet 6pm behind the Marriot hotel in the Jacobs Engineering parking lot on Ash St.in Conshohocken, PA. We leave the lot 6:15 sharp and head to the Philly Art Museum area via Roxboro, Manyunk and East Falls. We take a short 5 minute bathroom/snack break at Lloyd Hall before returning to Conshohocken by 8:30. Q sheets provided for slower or faster riders.Rain or starting temp. below 40F cancels the ride
Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 and John W. Moser, , 610-630-8078 

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Level C+, 13+/- mph, 30-35 miles. Meet at Allen's Lane Train Station. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. A brisk ride thru Chestnut Hill, Ft. Washington State Park, Ambler and beyond. Mostly rolling terrain, with a few climbs. Bring water and snacks. Dress warmly. We will stop only briefly. Return before Noon. Cell phone morning of ride ONLY is 215-806-2062. Please email me that you are joining me. No emails, no ride.
Leader: Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337

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Level B+, 16-17 mph, 40+ miles. Meet at Main Line Cycles back parking lot, Narberth, PA. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. Narberth out through Bryn Mawr towards Paoli. At Waynesborough Country Club, we head south for some of the best roads in the area. Rolling hills with some climbs. After climbing Goshen Road, it's back through Villanova, Gladwyne (optional climbs can be added), Belmont Hills and Bala Cynwyd. No one gets dropped. Return between 10:30 and 11:00. Bring a snack for a break 1/2 way. (No stores.) Cold again. 8:00 AM forecast is 39 degrees rising to 49 at 11:00. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Jeff Diacik, , 215-783-8537 and Derek Barnes, , 610-246-3917 

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Level B -, 13-15 mph, 56 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park, Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Relatively hilly ride to the horse farms in Charlestown (near Phoenixville) by way of Valley Forge National Park.One or two very difficult hills on the way out to Charlestown make this a challenging ride. We'll stop for lunch at mile 32 in Phoenixville at the WAWA. Rain or starting temp. below 35F cancels the ride. Shorter alternate 43 mile loop leaves from Conshohocken SEPTA lot at 9:30am. Q sheets available for slower and faster riders. Joint club ride with SCU. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578

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Level C+, 13-14 mph, 40-50 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Frequently we ride to Ambler but we may ride to other locations such as North Wales or Devon. Cue sheets for the Ambler ride and the North Wales ride can be found in the BCP Cue Sheet Library at http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/doc/rides/Ride-to-Toto's-AmblerCaffe-v3.pdf and http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/doc/rides/NorthWales2.pdf. We'll keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15 - 16 mph). Bring money for a snack. Friday 9.00 p.m. forecast of 50 percent plus for rain between 8:00 a.m. and noon, or wet roads at 8.00 a.m. Saturday, cancel ride. Check the web site for up-to-date information.
Leader: Keith Ashfield, , 505-570-0505

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Level B -, 13-15 mph, 43 miles. Conshohocken SEPTA lot located at the corner of E Elm. St. and Harry St. in Conshohocken, PA.. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Relatively hilly ride to the horse farms in Charlestown (near Phoenixville) by way of Valley Forge National Park. One or two very difficult hills on the way out to Charlestown make this a challenging ride. We'll stop for lunch at mile 32 in Phoenixville at the WAWA. Rain or starting temp. below 35F cancels the ride. Longer alternate 56 mile loop leaves from Flourtown at 9:00am. Joint club ride with SCU. Cue sheets will be available.
Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 and Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246 

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Hike hike, 5-7 miles. Brunos Restaurant, Germantown and Northwestern Ave.. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. Please join us for the first hike of the season! We'll do 5-7 miles, mostly on trails with flat options. Well-behaved four-legged friends welcome. Because of the condition of some of the trails after the recent hurricane and floods, hiking shoes are recommended. Optional lunch afterward at an eatery close to or in the park.
Leaders: Debbie Hoellein, , 215-833-5545 and James R. McClory, , (609) 513-1714 

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Level C+, 13-14 mph, 40 +/- miles. Ft. Washington St. Park Hawk Watch Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Another warmish fall day, so let's ride. Nice route, flat to gently rolling hills, rest stop at WAWA. Enter park from either Joshua Ave. north of Stenton Ave. or Militia Hill near Skippack Pike. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246

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Level C-, 10-12 mph, 30 miles. 22nd and Spring Garden sts. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. A wonderful ride to lunch. Bring Lock and money for Lunch. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Henry L. Lazarus, , 267-259-6275

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Level D, 11-12 mph, 16-20 miles. Frankford ave.& Ashburner st. 1 mile south of Academy road exit of I-95. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Due to the Philadelphia Marathon this Sunday ! Meet at Frankford Ave & Ashburner street, Frankford Ave between Cottmann Ave. and Academy road. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Check the calendar or list-serve or contact the listed ride leader or the D Ride Coordinator the week of the ride for the details. No one is left behind. You must wear a helmet and bring something to drink. Pump your tires before the ride and bring an extra tube if you can. You may preregister until Friday, Novbember, 18, 2011 at 10:00 pm. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Dennis M. Schilling, , 215-677-0291

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Level D, 10-12 mph, 8-10 miles. the Grange Estate, 143 Myrtle Avenue, Havertown, PA . The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. The Haverford Heritage Trail is a walking tour of historical sites in Haverford Township. We will bike a portion of the trail, covering up to 10 miles. Level D, 10-12 mph. There will be short stops at different historical sites. We will stay together and regroup as necessary - no cue sheets are needed.
Leader: Christopher Allan Shelton, , 484-557-8627

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Level C, 25-35 miles. Jack's Firehouse @ 2130 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. All welcome! Nobody ever dropped! We're considering one of two route options at this point: a fun but mysterious 28-miler that winds around the streets of the Northeast... Who can solve the mystery behind this ride? Or... should people want a little more mileage, a http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=39.9650361,-75.1828649+to:39.9682251,-75.1902789+to:39.9775405,-75.1993728+to:39.9883223,-75.2037207+to:40.0431135,-75.2453054+to:Zoo+Dr+to:40.11859,-75.30438+to:40.1099739,-75.276896+to:40.108839,-75.270886+to:40.1019261,-75.2643013+to:40.066913,-75.24004+to:40.0533612,-75.2302009+to:40.04321,-75.21748+to:40.029632,-75.206315+to:40.02566,-75.202568+to:40.024852,-75.199976+to:Schuylkill+River+Trail+-+Philadelphia+to+Valley+Forge&hl=en&sll=39.987914,-75.2031&sspn=0.006436,0.009474&geocode=FTTbYQIdlsuE-w%3BFWzRYQId8MyE-ylDS04OtMfGiTFdbOZ28uCEdA%3BFeHdYQId-q-E-ynX-ws6ssfGiTHRYhwm0Hosvg%3BFUQCYgIddIyE-yk9ZIVAp8fGiTGk-YbKk7OzGQ%3BFWIsYgIdeHuE-ylrmxH1ncfGiTEWyfdn6TO8Jw%3BFWkCYwIdB9mD-ylZ6ggW0rjGiTFlFc5bXI3wtw%3BFVhfZAIdIGyC-w%3BFT4pZAIdRPKC-ynxqSbDt73GiTGh5yKWmAot0g%3BFZUHZAIdoF2D-ynBsEeZPrzGiTH4kHyhZLYwog%3BFScDZAIdGnWD-ym91FH9FbzGiTHymmSGGbgqRA%3BFSboYwId046D-ymLgOoYGrzGiTGOLfXWqxs1jg%3BFWFfYwIdmO2D-ynVQrL3NrnGiTFOsrlZLRkQRw%3BFXEqYwIdCBSE-ynfawlfIbnGiTHQe2732PtBpA%3BFcoCYwIduEWE-ykBCJmC47jGiTFyBfvLDYIIww%3BFcDNYgIdVXGE-ymtCboE9LjGiTEMGZJkbCiQBg%3BFTy-YgId-H-E-yld7FA-9bjGiTEVmCm73glyzQ%3BFRS7YgIdGIqE-yln5MLlX7jGiTGyHAmfn1xDJg%3BFY_cYQIdmsiE-w&vpsrc=0&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=4&sz=17&via=1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16&t=m&lci=bike&z=12 in which we explore the Schuykill River Trail, check out the area around the Norristown Farm Park and Elmwood Zoo, and return via some of the main bike routes in the burbs. Any preferences? UPDATE: since Sunday is the PHILADELPHIA MARATHON, we need to change the starting point! We will start from Jack's Firehouse, located at 2130 Fairmount Avenue, 4 blocks up from the Art Museum. Take extra time if you are driving down, as the parking and traffic situations by the Art Museum will not be good. Jack's is located on the south side of Fairmount Ave, across from the old prison. Click http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Jack&ll=39.967048,-75.173371&spn=0.005805,0.008304&hq=Jack&hnear=Philadelphia,+Pennsylvania&t=m&vpsrc=6&fll=39.967656,-75.17454&fspn=0.005805,0.008304&z=17 for a map of the start location.
Leader: Craig Attig, , 267-475-5261

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Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 28 miles. Meet at Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves. The ride leaves at 1:30 pm. For hiker-bikers who want to have their hike and bike it, too. Mild afternoon temps are forecasted for Sunday -- who knows how much longer we'll have days like this. 28-mile quickie loop from Bruno's (finishing point of the Wissahickon hike which meets 9:30am) to the Whole Foods in North Wales. Brief snack stop at Whole Foods. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level C thru A, 12-18 mph, 27 miles. Jacobs Engineering parking lot; 2 Ash St.; Conshohocken, PA. 19428 ( the lot is behind the Marriot Hotel where Ash St. meets the river). The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Not many ride leaders can ride the Wed. night before Thanksgiving so we will ride Tuesday this week.'This is a "road bike" ride that requires a strong front headlight and a rear tail light. We have 3 different groups (C, B and B+) which ride between 12 and 18 mph. We typically get @ 25 riders on warm nights. We meet 6pm behind the Marriot hotel on Ash St. in Conshohocken, PA. We leave the lot 6:15 sharp and head to the Philly Art Museum area via Roxboro, Manyunk and East Falls. We take a short 5 minute bathroom/snack break at Lloyd Hall before returning to Conshohocken by 8:30. Q sheets provided for slower or faster riders.Rain or starting temp. below 40F cancels the ride
Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 and John W. Moser, , 610-630-8078 

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Level C+/B-, 9-12 miles. Meet at Pennypack Park Pine Rd. entrance. 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 www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride off-road on dirt trails 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. Additionally, the ride will occasionally take place at Wissahickon Park. Check the Ride Calendar for changes/updates. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on, and the location.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629

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Level C thru A, 12-18 mph, 27 miles. Jacobs Engineering parking lot; 2 Ash St.; Conshohocken, PA. 19428 ( the lot is behind the Marriot Hotel where Ash St. meets the river). The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Note: No ride leaders available for tonight's ride due to Thanksgiving Holiday travel plans. You are still welcome to meet and ride "on your own".This is a "road bike" ride that requires a strong front headlight and a rear tail light. We have 3 different groups (C, B and B+) which ride between 12 and 18 mph. We typically get @ 25 riders on warm nights. We meet 6pm behind the Marriot hotel on Ash St. in Conshohocken, PA. We leave the lot 6:15 sharp and head to the Philly Art Museum area via Roxboro, Manyunk and East Falls. We take a short 5 minute bathroom/snack break at Lloyd Hall before returning to Conshohocken by 8:30. Q sheets provided for slower or faster riders.Rain or starting temp. below 40F cancels the ride
Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 and John W. Moser, , 610-630-8078 

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Level B-/B, 9-12 miles. Meet at Pennypack Park Pine Rd. entrance. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. We'll go for a longer ride at either Pennypack Park or Wissahickon Park. A trail permit is required for both parks(go to www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). The ride is off-road on dirt trails and lasts for approximately 2-1/2 hours. Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be cancelled. Check the Ride Calendar for changes/updates. Call or e-mail one day prior to the ride to confirm that the ride is on and to get the location.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629

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Hike hike, 1-4 mph, 6 miles. Lincoln Drive and Rittenhouse. The hike leaves at 9:00 am. Before indulging in your thanksgiving feast, come walk, hike or run with us through beautiful Valley Green. This is an annual event and this is the 16th year. So come and be apart of this wonderful experience. After the event Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate w/whip cream and the world famous sticky buns from the Night Kitchen will be served. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Vernon Lucas, , 215-815-9137

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Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 34-35 miles. Whole Foods Market in Jenkintown, Baederwood Shop Ctr on Fairway, far end of parking lot near high-rise. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Let's ride before the big holiday dinner to burn some calories in advance. This is the "Whole Foods Double-Header" route, from Jenkintown to Plymouth Meeting and back, via pretty, residential neighborhoods like Glenside, Oreland, and Blue Bell. Terrain is mostly flat to rolling -- a few brisk climbs, but we will stop to regroup as needed. Short/quick rest stop at the Whole Foods Market in Plymouth Meeting at the half-way point. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level C+, 13+/- mph, 50+- miles. Meet at Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Destination: Chester County. Likely food stop: Sly Fox Brewery and Eatery near Phoenixville. Limit: one beer, all the food you like. Alternative: Kimberton Whole Foods. Terrain is fairly hilly. My cell phone, 215-806-2062, after 7 AM the morning of the ride. Please preregister or send an email letting me know that you are coming.
Leader: Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337

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Level B-/B, 15 mph, 40 miles. Betzwood Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Let's do a ride to burn off some of those calories we ate over the holiday. We'll start forn Betzwood picnic area right off the SRT and head out past Phoenixville for a 40 mi. loop. There will be a stop in Phoenixville at about mile 32. We leave at 9:00 am. This is a no drop ride. Contact me witrh any questions. Cue sheets will be available.
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Level C+, 13-14 mph, 40-50 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Frequently we ride to Ambler but we may ride to other locations such as North Wales or Devon. Cue sheets for the Ambler ride and the North Wales ride can be found in the BCP Cue Sheet Library at http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/doc/rides/Ride-to-Toto's-AmblerCaffe-v3.pdf and http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/doc/rides/NorthWales2.pdf. We'll keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15 - 16 mph). Bring money for a snack. Friday 9.00 p.m. forecast of 50 percent plus for rain between 8:00 a.m. and noon, or wet roads at 8.00 a.m. Saturday, cancel ride. Check the web site for up-to-date information.
Leader: Andy Karpinski, , 484-222-0379

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Hike All , 5-7 miles. Valley Green Inn, on Wissahickon Creek, near stone bridge. From Chestnut Hill, take Springfield off Germantown Ave. Bear right onto Valley Green Rd, down hill. From Roxborough/Andorra, take Wises Mill Rd off Henry Ave.. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. Let's burn off some calories left-over from Thanksgiving dinner. We'll hike mostly on trails with climbs, but flat options are available. Well-behaved four-legged friends welcome. Because of the condition of some of the trails after the recent hurricane and floods, hiking shoes are recommended. Optional lunch afterward at an eatery close to or in the park. Rich Terry will be co-leading. Please feel free to join us for our post-pumpkin pie hike!
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level C to B-, 12-15 mph, 45 miles. Ft. Washington St. Park Hawk Watch Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Yet another nice Sunday forecast (we'll keep our fingers crossed). Join us for a great ride; lots of country roads, mostly rolling with a few short, steep climbs. Depending on who shows, we'll either ride as one group or split into two paces. Enter park from either Joshua Ave. north of Stenton Ave. or Militia Hill off Skippack Pike. Cue sheets will be available.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246 and Jeff Bakely, , 267-210-5337 

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Level D, 10-12 mph, 20-30 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Check the calendar or list-serve or contact George Yarnell Friday the week of the ride for the details...weather and wind chill permitting. No one is left behind. Will consider going on the new Bala Heritage Trail. Bring friends. Layer and dress warm. When you are chilled you can become hydrated so bring something to eat and drink. We will stop in Manayunk for a rest and snak. Route depends on the group and the weather. Be safe. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

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

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Level C+/B-, 13-15 mph, 28-30 miles. Meet at Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves. The ride leaves at 1:30 pm. For hiker-bikers who want to have their morning hike, eat lunch, then cycle in the afternoon. This Sunday's forecast is supposed to be dry and mild again -- a blessing for late November. Scenic loop from Bruno's to the impressive Bryn Athyn Cathedral & College on Huntingdon Pike. This is a Tom Madle route, which takes us from Chestnut Hill to Huntingdon Valley, via Flourtown, Jenkintown, and Rockledge. Quick rest stop around mile 18. Terrain is mostly flat to rolling; there are a few climbs, but we will stop to regoup as needed. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level All Meet at Cozen O'Connor, 1650 Market St.. The ride leaves at 6:30 pm. All welcome to help mail the newsletter, snacks and good company guaranteed along with some light work.
Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578

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Level C+/B-, 9-12 miles. Meet at Pennypack Park Pine Rd. entrance. 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 www.fairmountpark.org/TrailPermits.asp to purchase a permit). We ride off-road on dirt trails 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. Additionally, the ride will occasionally take place at Wissahickon Park. Check the Ride Calendar for changes/updates. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on, and the location.
Leader: Chris Beetham, , 802-233-5629

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Level C thru A, 12-18 mph, 27 miles. Jacobs Engineering parking lot; 2 Ash St.; Conshohocken, PA. 19428 (the Jacobs lot is behind the Marriot hotel where Ash St. meets the river). The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. This is a "road bike" ride that requires a strong front headlight and a rear tail light. We have 3 different groups (C, B and B+) which ride between 12 and 18 mph. We typically get @ 25 riders on warm nights. We meet 6pm behind the Marriot hotel on Ash St. in Conshohocken, PA. We leave the lot 6:15 sharp and head to the Philly Art Museum area via Roxboro, Manyunk and East Falls. We take a short 5 minute bathroom/snack break at Lloyd Hall before returning to Conshohocken by 8:30. Q sheets provided for slower or faster riders.Rain or starting temp. below 40F cancels the ride
Leaders: Thomas G. Madle, , 215-233-2578 and John W. Moser, , 610-630-8078 

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