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Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 50 miles. Meet at Holicong Park, Buckingham. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. Fifty miles of quiet roads, not one traffic light until the very end, and lots of bucolic, shady scenery! This is the PERFECT 50.0 mile ride. Food stop at Kathee's General Store, Frenchtown (or nearby Citgo store), then rest stop at Frenchtown Park, almost across the street at mile 27. On the outbound, we can stop at the Stockton Market at Mile 8.5, On the return, after crossing the Bulls Island Bridge, we can stop at the Lumberville Store at Mile 42. Total climbing is 2967 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS IN EFFECT: Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer with you, and practice safe social distancing (20 ft apart when cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Please review this document, re. rider responsibilities for COVID mitigation: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf Thank you Bob Scharle for a more than FIVE STAR ride! Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33882020.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level C+: 11.5-12mph, 40 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Destination: Tacony Creek Trail. This is a brand new route. There will be 8.1 miles of road which I have never used before, and a few miles which I have not used in a long time. If you would like to see how the sausage is made, come on out for a ride! 2, yes, 2 WAWA stops at 15 and 25 miles. That's just how it worked out this time. The Q sheet is revision 3, even before the pre-ride. Unknown factors: Milled streets, detours, etc. Heck, the whole thing may be perfect. Who knows? "C" pace with regrouping at hill tops and traffic signals. No potty at the start :( PLEASE remember your mask!!! I will provide a bare bones Q sheet so you can follow the "paint by numbers" if you like. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

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Level D: 10mph, 15 - 20 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Come out and explore the city or the near suburbs. A coffee stop along the way is planned. Short introduction to club riding, rules of the road and fun times on a bicycle ride. Geared to novice riders, those new to club riding or those new to Philadelphia. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Levels B through C: 12-15mph, C: 12mph, 35 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. Ride to Giant Foods in Flourtown for a food and water stop. Friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some climbing. Covid rules in effect. Please bring mask for initial meet up and to enter Giant. Pre-registration not required but preferred. No ride if rain at start or 50 pct or more chance of rain in NOAA forecast.
Leaders: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 and Chuck Herbert, , 267-228-1230 

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Level D: 10mph, 30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Conshohocken has a real coffee but it is up the hill 'feine! We will do a run around to avoid the pain and enjoy a Latte bu taking the Cross County Trail up to Germantown Pike and down Butler Pike. But Butler Pike becomes Lafayette St which has two short hills to the real coffee shop. But be reasured it is down hill all the way back to Philly! If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start the ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level D: 10mph, 20 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. After voting early, we will cycle to Narberth the traditional route to get a taste of the country we may have to become an expat if the election results go a certain way. So lets drink a Latte, have a French pastry and be happy on this fateful day! If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start the ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level D: 10mph, 20 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. The Upper Roxborough Reservoir located at a high point in the consolidated city of the county of Philadelphia is now a preserve. We will read about this Philadelphia land mark on the interpretation signage and cycle around the perrimmiter. This is close to the Schuylkill Valley Nature Center but we will not visit there. Too many dirt roads. Afterwards, we will descend Shawmont Ave to the Manayunk Canal Tow Path and hsve a coffee stop at Artesano Gallery, Green La and Main St in Manayunk. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start the ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level D: 10mph, 30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This morning's Thursday Morning Hill Ride will be the fourth version of this ride: Williamson Rd - Wayerly Rd going down to River Rd on the west bank of the Schuylkill River. We then climb out of the valley via Hollow Rd and Hagesford Rd. Coffee at the Thunder Mug Cafe in East Falls. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level B-/C+: 13.5-14mph, 55 miles. Meet at Central Park in Doylestown - Wells Rd between Turk and Lower State/Court St.. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Scenic route on a beautiful autumn day with predicted high of 69* - meander from Doylestown through Upper Bucks County, into Hunterdon County, NJ, on [mostly] peaceful and pretty country roads, passing lovely country homes & farms. Outbound via Buckingham, Lahaska, and Ringoes, returning via Stockton, Bulls Island, and Carversville. Before crossing the river into NJ, we have an optional quick Wawa stop at mile 17 in New Hope. Rest stop at Ringoes at mile 26 - choice of delis, country market, take-out diner. On the return, we can stop at the Lumberville Store at mile 42 on River Rd, if needed. Total elevation gain is 2461 feet - rolling, but nothing too steep. We will stop to regroup as needed. No one dropped, but we will try to maintain the advertized pace. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please review the Rider Guidelines for COVID Mitigation posted on the club website. Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer, and practice social distancing (20 ft apart while cycling, 6 ft apart when stopped). GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Please check the daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map will be provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk (on foot). As long as we are enjoying outdoor physical exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6539120.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 10mph, 16 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This will be a simple bicycle ride out Martin Luther King Dr to the Wisahicon Paved Trail to the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop. Return the same way except taking Kelly Dr Bike Path to our start location. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start the ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level B: 14.5-15.5mph, 30 - 60 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:55 am. Sorry Have to Cancel - Installing new box window on front of house. Winter B ride with longer rides when warmer, shorter rides when colder. Total elevation 2500 - 3500 ft. The average speed (measured at end of ride) is likely to be 14.5 - 15.5 mph. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride the group pace. There will be a midway coffee/food stop. Please be familiar with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Rider Guidelines for COVID-19 Mitigation, and bring a mask for the rest stop. Check daily listing for GPS route information. Ride may be cancelled up to an hour before ride time - always check listing on day of ride. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

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Level D: 10mph, 40 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Last week we cycled to Valley Forge Park the old way which is another way of saying the hard way. This Saturday we will cycle the easy way, out the Schuylkill River Trail to the park and return via the Chester Valley Trail with stops in Norristown for a quick small coffee and one donut at Dunkn Donuts and a stop at the Wegmans in King of Prussia Mall just off the eastern trail head of the Chester Valley Trail. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start the ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level C: 11.5-12mph, 32 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Power Line Trail again. Food stop at Whole Foods in Spring House. PLEASE remember your mask! Easy going pace with regrouping at hill tops and traffic signals. Maybe a few turning leaves along the way. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

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Level C-: 12mph, 51 miles. Meet at Cadence Cycling and Cafe 201 S. 25th St Philadelphia. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Enjoy a fun and scenic ride on this adventure through Burlington County NJ as we explore beautiful and little-known areas. Rest stops include Wawa and lunch at Best of the Wurst with German, Polish and American food prepared by Chef Wilhelm and served in an outdoor riverside venue. Along the way we'll stop at a number of peaceful, natural places including Boundary Creek Trail, Amico Island County Park and the Heritage Park Boardwalk on the Delaware River. NOTE: Have tires suitable for unpaved trails. There is a 3/4 mile section of unpaved trail at Boundary Creek plus another 3/4 section of unpaved trail at Amico Island. If you don't want to ride these sections you can sit them out as they are both loops and you can wait for the group to finish them and rejoin you. Due to sunset at 4:52 pm, bring lights if you have them **BCP COVID-19 guidelines will be in effect** The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34427586.
Leader: Rob Gusky, , 920-573-5128

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Level B-/C+: 14mph, 45-80 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Ride Level: Various rides ranging 45-80 miles. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Bring food or money for snack along the way, as well as a spare tube, tire irons and multi-tool. Check daily listing for route information. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Please be familiar with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Rider Guidelines for COVID-19 Mitigation, and bring a mask for the rest stop. Preregistration required. If you want a cue PDF, please send me your email address. The on-line route map is Doylestown.
Leader: Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010

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Level C: 12mph, 32 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Combination of trails to get to Skippack Village. 28mm or wider tires suggested. The Perkiomen Trail is manageable on road tires, but it is a bit lumpy. If you have a hybrid or a mountain bike that is best. The return trip will be on roads. WAWA stop at 16 miles. PLEASE remember your mask! Easy going pace. We will have to climb up the Skippack Trail to get to Skippack Village. We will regroup at hills and traffic signals. If you have not seen the Perk or Skippack Trails before, they should be very scenic with fall foliage at this time of year. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

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Level D: 10mph, 12-24 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. This ride is for the novice cyclist, those new to group riding or to the area. There will be instruction on bicycle safety, and rules of the road. It is a slower paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. Bring helmet, extra tube, water, $ for mid-ride stop and mask (required for safety and COVID mitigation). If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels.
Leader: Ginnie Zipf, , 610-529-3214

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Level C: 12mph, 35 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. Ride to Giant Foods in Flourtown for a food and water stop. Friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some climbing. Covid rules in effect. Please bring mask for initial meet up and to enter Giant. Pre-registration not required but preferred. No ride if rain at start or 50 pct or more chance of rain in NOAA forecast.
Leader: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487

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Level B-: 14mph, 38 miles. Meet at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. The ride leaves at 1:20 pm. FOR 11/8: Pretty loop from Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (the parking lot on Cherokee St near Hartwell Lane, at the Middle School) to Conshohocken, Plymouth Meeting, Blue Bell, and Ambler. Brief rest stop in Ambler at Mile 25 at Abyss Coffee. Return to Chestnut Hill via Oreland. Total climbing 2212 ft. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic loop, thru Mont.Co. or Lower Bucks, brief rest stop. Unless otherwise noted, meet most Sundays Bruno's (finish point for many of the Sun AM Wiss hikes). Occasionally meet elsewhere Chestnut Hill. Return by 5:00pm. Please bring LIGHTS. Details posted each week. Every Sun during winter hike season, weather permitting, w/possible exception Valentine's Day (2/14). If weather not bike-friendly, ride may be replaced by snow activity. Keep moving through winter - maintain base fitness for spring cycling in March. COVID PRECAUTIONS (mask, hand sanitizer, social distancing, etc.) prevail, until further notice. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31602266.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 10mph, 30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Flat ride to Conshohocken via the SVT. Then, up Fayette St. to the Great American Pub for an outdoor lunch. Return via the SVT and then up Shawmont to Umbria before we descend into Manayunk. (Or take the flat canal trail.) Back via the MLK Drive. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start the ride cancels. Call or text me if you are uncertain. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Jeff Berger, , 302-562-0935

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Level D: 10mph, 17 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We will cycle out the confusing way to Narberth where we will have a coffee stop at GET. We will return the radiational way over Bryn Mawr Ave in the Penn Valley. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start the ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level D: 10mph, 20 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We will cycle over the Ben Franklin Bridge to Merchantville. There along a rails to trail bike path is the old Merchantville Train Station converted to an art gallery and coffee shop for our destination. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start the ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level D: 10mph, 30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Come out for the fifth version of the Thursday Morning Hill Ride, up a very challenging Rd - Merion Squre Rd. Then on Youngs Ford Rd to Wayerly Rd and down to the Schuylkill River on the Montgomery County side. Don't worry you will have more hills to climb up out of the valley! If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start the ride cancels Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level B-: 14mph, 50 miles. Meet at Horsham Library, Babylon Rd. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. For Friday the 13th: Our LUCKIEST route ever, another scenic gem by Charlie B! Pretty meander from Horsham (Montco) to Plumsteadville in Bucks County. Outbound via Colmar and Dublin, return via Peace Valley Park/Lake Galena, and Doylestown. Rest stop at Tabora's Farm & Orchard at Mile 17. Chubby's Ice Cream (and Wawa) in Plumsteadville at Mile 25. On the return, there are bathroom stops available at Mile 35 and Mile 40. Total climbing 2383 ft. Rolling terrain, but no killer climbs. COVID PRECAUTIONS in effect. Please refer to the Rider Guidelines for COVID Mitigation posted on the club's website. STARTING TIME 9:45, due to waiting for early morning rain to move out of area. If weather is still damp at 9:15, we may move this ride back to 10:00, to allow weather to dry out. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties. Starting points through different regions. Please check daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34638929.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 10mph, 15 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Easy pesy ride to the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop in Wissahicon Park. Out MLK Dr, Wissahicon bike trail the Coffee shop and return via the Kelly Dr bike path. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start the ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level C: 12mph, 49 miles. Meet at 30th Street Station. The ride leaves at 8:35 am. This multi-modal adventure begins at 30th St Station on Septa Regional Rail 707 departing at 9:06 am and arriving at Trenton Transit Center at 9:56 am. We will ride south through Trenton to 4 miles of gravel on the D&R Canal Trail. We'll then explore the River Towns as we travel south along the eastern shore of the Delaware River and check out several miles of new trail on the Circuit Trails in Burlington County. We'll take a well-earned break in Burlington NJ at the 23 mile mark. Continuing south we'll check out the Riverton Yacht Club on our way to Palmyra Nature Cove. From there we'll head back to Philly across the Ben Franklin bridge. **Note: Have appropriate tires for the 4 miles of gravel trail. BCP COVID guidelines will be in effect** The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34608118.
Leader: Rob Gusky, , 920-573-5128

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Level B: 14.5-15.5mph, 50 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:55 am. Winter B ride with longer rides when warmer, shorter rides when colder. Total elevation 2500 - 3500 ft. The average speed (measured at end of ride) is likely to be 14.5 - 15.5 mph. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride the group pace. There will be a midway coffee/food stop. Please be familiar with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Rider Guidelines for COVID-19 Mitigation, and bring a mask for the rest stop. Check daily listing for GPS route information. Ride may be cancelled up to an hour before ride time - always check listing on day of ride. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27660154.
Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

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Level B-: 14-15mph, 70 (or 57 short-cut) miles. Meet at Fort Mott State Park, 454 Fort Mott Rd, Pennsville, NJ 08070 GPS: DMS 39° 36’ 09.80 ” N 75° 32' 55.39. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. NEW ROUTE, AS OF 11/12: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29773353 Joke in progress: Ride Leader walks into a bar. Bartender asks, "How about a FLAT ride for a change?" Still working on the punchline..... This scenic loop, near Delaware Bay, will take us on quiet, country roads through farmlands, marshlands, & across peaceful creeks and rivers. Terrain is very gentle -- mostly flat, with a couple of small climbs, but these are less than 150 ft each. Total elevation gain is 1178 ft. This route will venture down to the inlet and marina on the Cohansey River. Rest stops at mile 23 (Alloway), mile 38 (Greenwich), and mile 54 (Hancock's Bridge). SHORT-CUT OPTION: There will be a self-guided short-cut for those wanting to ride ~57 miles. The shorter version will not go down to Greenwich or the inlet, but will have two rest stops at Alloway and Hancock's Bridge. Directions to the starting point at Fort Mott: I-295 South in NJ to Exit 1/NJ-49 E - Broadway for Pennsville/Salem. After 4 miles on NJ-49E/Broadway, turn right onto Fort Mott Rd, and stay on this road for 3.5 miles, til you get to the Bay. Entrance to the State Park will be on your right. From Center City Phila., drive time is LESS THAN ONE HOUR. Google Maps link for driving directions from Phila to Fort Mott: http://tinyurl.com/mm9kmed. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please review the Rider Guidelines for COVID Mitigation posted on the website. Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer, and please practice safe social distancing - 20 ft apart while cycling, and at least 6 ft apart when stopped. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29773353.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 10mph, 28 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Pennypack Park has a bike trail from the Delaware River to Pine Road, almost to.the northern border of the city. But we will go further into Montgomery County, almost to the Bucks County border. Turning back and through the Frankford mill.ares of Philadelphia and then the Huntingdon area of Philadelphia. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start the ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level C: 11.5-12mph, 29 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Reverse of the old route, going down the big hill instead of up. Same elevation gain, just spread out more. 3 Trails (all paved). ACME stop at mile 14. PLEASE remember your mask :) No potty at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

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Level B-/C+: 14mph, 45-80 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Ride Level: Various rides ranging 45-80 miles. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Bring food or money for snack along the way, as well as a spare tube, tire irons and multi-tool. Check daily listing for route information. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Please be familiar with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Rider Guidelines for COVID-19 Mitigation, and bring a mask for the rest stop. Preregistration required. If you want a cue PDF, please send me your email address.
Leader: Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010

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Level D: 9-12mph, 12-24 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. This ride will pick one important biking skill for practicing while on the ride for both new and experienced riders. Please dress properly for weather. Bring extra tube, water, $ for mid ride snack stop. Helmet and mask is required by the Bike Club. Smiles at the top of a hill will allow for catching breath.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

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Level C: 12mph, 30 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. Ride to Wawa in Ambler for a food and water stop. Friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some climbing. Covid rules in effect. Please bring mask for initial meet up and to enter Wawa. Pre-registration not required but preferred. No ride if rain at start or 50 pct or more chance of rain in NOAA forecast.
Leader: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487

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Level B-: 14mph, 40 miles. Meet at Bruno's, Northwestern and Germantown Aves. The ride leaves at 1:15 pm. For 11/15: Bruno's to Oaks (almost Collegeville) via SRT, w/brief rest stop at Wawa. Scenic loop, thru Mont.Co. or Lower Bucks, brief rest stop. Unless otherwise noted, meet most Sundays Bruno's (finish point for many of the Sun AM Wiss hikes). Occasionally meet elsewhere Chestnut Hill. Return by 5:00pm. Please bring LIGHTS. Details posted each week. Every Sun during winter hike season, weather permitting, w/possible exception Valentine's Day (2/14). If weather not bike-friendly, ride may be replaced by snow activity. Keep moving through winter - maintain base fitness for spring cycling in March. COVID PRECAUTIONS (mask, hand sanitizer, social distancing, etc.) prevail, until further notice. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29147802.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 10mph, 32 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Conshohocken has a real coffee but it is up the hill: 'feine! We will do a run around to avoid the pain and enjoy a Latte by taking the Cross County Trail up to Germantown Pike and down Butler Pike. But Butler Pike becomes Lafayette St which has two short hills to the real coffee shop. But be reasured it is down hill all the way back to Philly! If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start the ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level D: 10mph, 24 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We will cycle one train station beyond Narberth, Wynnewood! A standard bicycle route out and a change in the normal route back. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level D: 10mph, 30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Back up the hill we cycle for a coffee. All the streets in Chestnut Hill have been repaved so it will be smooth riding. Return via Northwester Ave, Barren Hill Rd and the SRT. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level D: 10mph, 31 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Come out for the fifth version of the Thursday Morning Hill Ride, up a very challenging Rd - Merion Squre Rd. Then on Youngs Ford Rd to Wayerly Rd and down to the Schuylkill River on the Montgomery County side. Don't worry you will have more hills to climb up out of the valley! If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start the ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level B-: 14mph, 50 miles. Meet at Horsham Library, Babylon Rd. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Another 5-star scenic gem by Charlie B! Pretty meander from Horsham (Montco) to Plumsteadville in Bucks County. Outbound via Colmar and Dublin, return via Peace Valley Park/Lake Galena, and Doylestown. Rest stop at Tabora's Farm & Orchard at Mile 17. Chubby's Ice Cream (and Wawa) in Plumsteadville at Mile 25. On the return, there are bathroom stops available at Mile 35 and Mile 40. Total climbing 2383 ft. Rolling terrain, but no killer climbs. COVID PRECAUTIONS in effect. Please refer to the Rider Guidelines for COVID Mitigation posted on the club's website. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties. Starting points through different regions. Please check daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34638929.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 10mph, 20 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We will take a slightly more vigorous route up to Ridge Ave on Fountain Green Dr and over to Henry Ave. The Walnut Lane Bridge takes us to the "back door " of Rittenhouse Town. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level B: 14.5-15.5mph, 30 - 60 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:55 am. With Thanksgiving next week and the rise in COVID-19 positive cases I thought it would be prudent to cancel this group event. It is going to be a beautiful day so I encourage you to ride solo and discover new routes that we can use in the future. Winter B ride with longer rides when warmer, shorter rides when colder. Total elevation 2500 - 3500 ft. The average speed (measured at end of ride) is likely to be 14.5 - 15.5 mph. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride the group pace. There will be a midway coffee/food stop. Please be familiar with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Rider Guidelines for COVID-19 Mitigation, and bring a mask for the rest stop. Check daily listing for GPS route information. Ride may be cancelled up to an hour before ride time - always check listing on day of ride. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

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Level B-: 14mph, 60 miles. Meet at Quarry Hill Elementary School, 1625 Quarry Rd Yardley, PA 19067. Quarry Rd becomes Dolington Rd.. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Picturesque loop from Yardley/Makefield in Bucks County to Washington Crossing to NJ, Ringoes, Stockton, Bulls Island, Carversville, and Lahaska (Peddlers Village). Quaint towns and wide open green vistas. Total climbing 3527 ft. Rolling terrain with a few brisk climbs, but no climb too steep. Rest stop options/opportunities include: bathrooms on the NJ side of Washington Crossing at Mile 6, QuickCheck convenience store at Mile 18, deli/market in Ringoes at Mile 27, bathrooms at Bulls Island at Mile 39/Lumberville Store at Mile 40, Lucky Cupcake bakery in Peddlers Village at Mile 46. At the very end of the ride, returning to the finish, we can stop at the Garden of Reflection, the very special 911 Memorial site - an important & moving place to visit to honor our fallen heroes, before Thanksgiving. COVID PRECAUTIONS (masks, hand sanitizer, social distancing) remain in effect, as per the club's Rider Guidelines for COVID Mitigation. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34575750.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 10mph, 45 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. It might be harder to find a place to eat outside, social distancing each other and wearing a face cover as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens. But we know from our bike rides in last March/April Ambler has an outstanding place for just this type of destination: Sweet Briar Cafe and Ice Cream! If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level C: 11.5-12mph, 28 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Ardmore loop to Trader Joe's/Farmers Market. The first 7 miles are trail - SRT and Cynwyd. Down through Havertown to TJ's. PLEASE remember your mask! No potties at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive. Moderate pace with regrouping at hill tops and traffic signals. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

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Level D: 10mph, 15 - 20 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. This is the best club ride for novice cyclists, those new to group riding or those new to Philadelphia. There will be a review of cycling rules and regulations for cycling on everyday streets. Review of tools needed to fix the most common brake down: flat tires! And a brief description of the ride for the day. You must have a bike hemet, a face covering and a working bicycle. Come and enjoy the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia's best starter ride. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level C: 11.5-12mph, 29 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. Not as many planes flying these days, but we will try to spot a few. PLEASE remember your mask for WAWA at mile 19. A true C ride that cheerfully waits to regroup at traffic signals (since almost the entire route is in the city, it is flat as a pancake). Return trip for 3 miles on the Cobbs Creek Parkway Trail. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

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Level D: 10mph, 35 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We kind of take a similar route when we go to Chestnut Hill but use Chression Valley Rd to Stenton Ave, Ivy Hill Road, the Wayerly Rd into Elkins Park. Return following the old Reading Rail Road line. Return after 3pm. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level D: 10mph, 17 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Traditional route out and back to Le Petit Mitron, French Pastries in Narberth, PA. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level D: 10mph, 20 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We will cycle over the Ben Franklin Bridge to Merchantville. There along a rails to trail bike path is the old Merchantville Train Station converted to an art gallery and coffee shop for our destination. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start the ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level D: 10mph, 30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. I am adding a sixth version of the Thursday Morning Hill Ride - going up Wayerly Rd from River Rd of Flat Rock Park to Youngs Ford Rd. Since it is Thanksgiving Day we will have a coffee at the Starbucks in Suburban Square, Ardmore. Not sure of what we will get into as to the grade and lenth of the assent out of the Schuylkill River Valley on Wayerly Rd to Youngs Ford Rd but willing to try this once! If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level B-/C+: 13.5-14mph, 52 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. ROUTE UPDATED on 11/126 w/NEW ROUTE LINK. Pretty and scenic Montgomery County loop from Upper Dublin High School to celebrate the start of the holiday season with friends, and to enjoy an outdoor lunch on the patio of Wegman's in Montgomeryville. Outbound via Ambler, Gwynedd, and Lansdale. Return via part of the 202 Parkway trail, Warrington, and Maple Glen. On the outbound, there is a quick break at the mega-Wawa at mile 18 in Gwynedd, with bathrooms available. Outdoor lunch stop is at mile 30. On the return, if another rest stop is needed, we come close to a couple of Wawas at mile 42 (Warrington) and/or mile 46 (Horsham). Plan is to return before 3:00pm. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: please bring mask and hand sanitizer, and practice safe social distancing. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34735362.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 10mph, 16 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Please note new meeting place! Paper Trail Bike Coffee Shop is closed today, so we will climb Rittenhouse St to Ultimo Coffee at Wayne Ave after taking this simple route to Rittenhouse Town in the Wisahicon Park. A casual route thru Germantown with the descent to Kelley Dr bike path on Midvale Ave. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level B: 14.5-15.5mph, 53 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:55 am. Winter B ride with longer rides when warmer, shorter rides when colder. Total elevation 3500 ft. The average speed (measured at end of ride) is likely to be 14.5 - 15.5 mph. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride the group pace. There will be a midway coffee/donut stop at Kyj's Bakery. Please be familiar with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Rider Guidelines for COVID-19 Mitigation, and bring a mask for the rest stop. Check daily listing for GPS route information. Ride may be cancelled up to an hour before ride time - always check listing on day of ride. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Chester Creek Trail.
Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

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Level B-: 14mph, 59 miles. Meet at Parking lot of the Newark & Pomeroy Rail Trail, near Bike Line & Ski Bum stores, next to the Newark Shopping Center on Main St. . The ride leaves at 9:00 am. In honor of Thanksgiving turkey, this ride is a revival of the late Peter Odell's classic route to the Turkey Point Lighthouse, on the scenic and peaceful peninsula between the Elk River and the North East River, at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Mostly quiet roads in northwestern Delaware and northeastern Maryland. Rest stop at mile 18.5, in the cute town of Northeast, MD. ScenicTurkey Point Lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula is at mile 31.5. (The Lighthouse Trail runs right along the perimeter of the peninsula.) On the return, we have a rest stop at a market/deli at mile 45. Total elevation gain is 3986 feet. Mostly rolling terrain, with some steep climbs (up-down-up-down) close to the lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula. We will stop to regroup as needed. Travel time from Philadelphia to Newark is ~one hour. Driving Directions from Philadelphia: I-95 South into DE, then DE-273 West toward Newark/Univ. of DE. DE-273 will lead you to Main St. The Newark Shopping Center, the Rail Trail parking lot, and Bike Line & Ski Bum stores will be on your right. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please read the Rider Guidelines for COVID Mitigation posted on the website. Please bring masks and hand sanitizer, and please practice social distancing - 20 ft apart when cycling, and at least 6 ft apart when stopped. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17801365.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 10mph, 22 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Please note new meeting place! The coffee shop in the Ardmore Farmers Market has reopened after the beginning of the COVID-19 shutdown and is under new management. Now I will be available to have a latte with a jelly donut, which I have been missing all these months. We will return via Delaware County. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level C: 11.5-12mph, 29 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. PLEASE remember your mask and practice good social distancing! Moderately paced ride with regrouping at hill tops and traffic signals. Food stop at Whole Foods in Spring House. As the title indicates, we will use Cathcart Rd on the way up and on the way back. No potty at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

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Level C+/C: 11.5-12mph, 40 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. See how bike routes are designed. This will be a scouting report for a new loop. There will be 7 or 8 miles which I have not ridden before. Moderate pace with regrouping. PLEASE remember your mask!!! I will encourage riders to wear their masks in Philly. 2 WAWA stops! No potty at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive. The '+' on the grade is for distance and a couple of climbs. Cue sheets will be available.
Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

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Level D: 9-12mph, 12-24 miles. Meet at 22nd & Pennsylvania Ave., Philadelphia, PA. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. !!!PLEASE NOT THERE IS A NEW STARTING LOCATION DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS!!! OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride for both new, older, and younger riders. The ride will go through Fairmont Park and beyond with a hill or two for conditioning. An essential biking skill will be demonstrated and practiced for a short period of time on this ride. Please bring helmet and mask (required by the club). You should have an extra tube and instruments to change a flat, water, dress properly for the weather, and $ for mid ride snack rest stop. This ride will give you a chance to work off some of the extra calories from Thanksgiving. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

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Level C: 12mph, 25-35 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. Winter destinations will be determined based on weather on the day of the ride. Friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some climbing required. COVID rules in effect. Bring mask for meet-up and food stop. No ride if rain at the start of the ride or 50 pct or more chance of rain during ride per NOAA forecast. Pre-registration strongly encouraged.
Leader: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487

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Level B-: 14mph, 35-40 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park, Flourtown Picnic Area. The ride leaves at 1:15 pm. FOR 11/29 - MEETING AT THE FLOURTOWN PICNIC AREA of FT. WASHINGTON STATE PARK, on WEST MILL RD, in order to avoid the crowds at Bruno's - Scenic loop, thru Mont.Co. or Lower Bucks, brief rest stop. MEETING POINTS WILL VARY, due to the AM hikes being moved from Wissahickon to suburban points outside of Phila. Return by 5:00pm. Please bring LIGHTS. Details posted each week. Every Sun during winter hike season, weather permitting, w/possible exception Valentine's Day. If weather not bike-friendly, ride may be replaced by snow activity. Keep moving through winter - maintain base fitness for spring cycling in March. COVID PRECAUTIONS (mask, hand sanitizer, distancing, etc.) remain in effect. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 10mph, 31 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Please note new meeting place! Deli on 4th awaits us up Fayetteville St at Fourth Avenue. Four up hill blocks you won't forget. Out door seating for coffee with breakfast if you wish. Up and back from Conshohocken over to Schuylkill River Trail. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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