Ride Calendar

 

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Standard Listing Calendar | Grouped List

 December 2020 

  • December 110:00AM
    Tue December 1, 2020 - Narberth, PA - Great Expectations Together

    Level D: 10mph, 17 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Please note new meeting place! We will cycle out a 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

  • December 110:00AM
    Tue December 1, 2020 - CANCELLED Narberth - G.E.T.

    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 a very nice way to Narberth for a coffee at Great Expectations Together. Of course we will cycle a very nice way 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

  • December 210:00AM
    Wed December 2, 2020 - Chestnut Hill Coffee Shop

    Level D: 10mph, 26 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Please note new meeting place! The last listed ride to the Chestnut Hill Coffee Shop was deverted because of the extra cold presented by the wind they call Maria. So let's try again to cycle to Chestnut for coffee, Maria need not come. Return via Andorra, Barren Hill Rd and the 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

  • December 310:00AM
    Thu December 3, 2020 - Thursday Morning Hill Ride - Conshohocken State Rd

    Level D: 10mph, 24 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Please note new meeting place! We start a new round of Thursday Morning Hill Rides which has five versions maybe if last week's ride proved doable, six. Version #1 Conshohocken State Rd, the shortest and easiest to navigate, #2 Mill Creek Rd, Hollow Rd, Hagesford Rd. #3 backwards version of #2 climbing out of the Schuylkill River Valley at Flat Rock Park on Mill Creek Rd, all the way gentley up to Ardmore's Farmers Market for coffee. #4 Youngs Ford Rd, Wayerly Rd. #5 Merion Squre Rd, maybe the steepest, #6 doing Wayerly Rd, Youngs Ford Rd version backwards. Coffee at Thunder Mug after except the backwards routes, at Ardmore Farmers Market! Do all six which will take us into the new year! If KYW is reporting rain, snow, or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 49:15AM
    Fri December 4, 2020 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. UDHS to Hennings in Harleysville. COVID PRECAUTIONS IN EFFECT

    Level B-: 14mph, 50 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. For 12/4: Pretty loop from Upper Dublin HS to Hennings Market in Harleysville. Outbound via Ambler, North Wales, and Sounderton. Food stop at Hennings at Mile 28. Return via Cedars, Blue Bell, and Ft. Washington. Total climbing 2236 ft. Rolling terrain, but no killer climbs. COVID PRECAUTIONS in effect. Plan is to return by ~2:30-2:45. Rain is not predicted to arrive until ~4:00pm. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, etc. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11701741.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 410:00AM
    Fri December 4, 2020 - Paper Trail Bike Coffee Shop - Rittenhouse Town, Wisahicon Park

    Level D: 10mph, 16 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Please note new meeting place! Friday is our Paper Trail Bike Coffee Shop ride. We take a different route each week, shaking things up from easy to moderate. Today will be easy, up and back the paved portion of the Wisahicon Trail. Out MLK Dr, back Kelly Dr path. 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

  • December 58:55AM
    Sat December 5, 2020 - CANCELLED Winter Bee - Wayne Wet Roads

    Level B: 14.5-15.5mph, 44 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 2700 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 at the Gryphon Cafe, Wayne. 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 7 Creeks and a River.
    Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

  • December 59:00AM
    Sat December 5, 2020 - Chester Valley Trail to the Malvern Wegmans

    Level D: 10mph, 45 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Please note new meeting place! This will be a simple route out the Schuylkill River Trail and Chester Valley Trail to the Malvern Wegmans. One hill out of the Schuylkill River Valley from Bridgeport to get up to the Chester Valley Trail. You know the ride home is all down hill! 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

  • December 69:30AM
    Sun December 6, 2020 - WEEK 5 WINTER HIKE - TYLER STATE PARK in NEWTOWN, BUCKS COUNTY

    Hike Moderate Pace on Moderate Trails, 7-8 miles. Meet at Tyler State Park, 101 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA 18940. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. Please join us for a 7-8 mile hike in Tyler State Park, along the scenic and meandering Neshaminy Creek.🥾 PLEASE PREREGISTER ahead of time, so that the Leader(s) will be able to plan for no more than 10 hikers per group. SPECIAL NOTE: Due to the rain on Friday and Saturday, trails may be muddy. Hiking gear is strongly recommended: hiking shoes/boots, hiking poles, and grippers for under your shoes. If trails are very muddy, we may need to switch to the paved trails. COVID PRECAUTIONS will be maintained, due to rising COVID numbers. Please wear a mask, wash/sanitize your hands, and maintain at least 6 ft of distance between yourself and others. MEETING POINT at Tyler State Park: the "Lower Plantation" parking lot on Main Park Rd, after entering the park from Swamp Rd. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leaders: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 and Linda Mueller, , 215-646-5718 

  • December 610:00AM
    Sun December 6, 2020 - Spring Mill Sunday C+ to Philadelphia

    Level C+/C: 11.5-12mph, 30 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Short ride on a cool day. The "+" is for a couple of hills. We will take a moderate pace and regroup at the top. WAWA stop at 14.6 miles. PLEASE 1) remember your mask, 2) pack a picnic lunch (protein bar etc.). The WAWA was limiting the number of people in the store and there was a line outside the last time I was there. The stop is basically for a bathroom break if needed. We will "picnic in the park(ing lot)". Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

  • December 612:00PM
    Sun December 6, 2020 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride

    Level D: 10mph, 15 - 20 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Come on our club's oldest running club ride. Designed for novice cyclists new to organized club rides, those new to Philadelphia, and those experienced riders just wanting a lay back group ride. A short review of the rules of the road, safety tips, advice to winter cycling clothing and description of the route will be given. 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

  • December 612:15PM
    Sun December 6, 2020 - C spin-off winter edition

    Level C: 12mph, 20 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. Short ride to Delancey Bagels in Wynnewood due to cold temps and winds. 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

  • December 61:15PM
    Sun December 6, 2020 - Sunday Afternoon (Post-Hike) Bucks County Winter Ramble, from Tyler State Park COVID PRECAUTIONS in effect

    Level B-: 14mph, 36 miles. Meet at Tyler State Park, 101 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA 18940, Lower Plantation Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 1:15 pm. For 12/6: Pretty loop from Tyler State Park and Newtown, Bucks Co. to Washington Crossing and Lambertville in Hunterdon County. Return via New Hope and Upper Makefield. Brief rest stop in Lambertville at Mile 24. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: 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 be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34788126.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 710:00AM
    Mon December 7, 2020 - Conshohocken - Great American Pub

    Level D: 10mph, 35 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. How cold does it need to be to dine el fresco at the Great American Pub in Conshohocken? To prepare for this experience we will take a hilly route out Williamson and Mt Pleasant Rds to a high point overlooking the Schuylkill River Valley before a steep decent into Conshohocken. Return via the 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

  • December 810:00AM
    Tue December 8, 2020 - Wynnewood - Delancey Street Bagels

    Level D: 10mph, 25 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. A circuitous route out to Wynnewood for coffee at the Delancey Street Bagels. Return thru the lower Penn Valley. 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

  • December 910:00AM
    Wed December 9, 2020 - Circling the Philadelphia International Airport

    Level D: 10mph, 30 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. A cold a windy day along the banks of the Delaware River out by the Philadelphia International Airport may present us of a dilemma to cycle clockwise or counterclockwise? Come find out. Either way a coffee stop at the WAWA at 84th and Bartram Ave will be. 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

  • December 1010:00AM
    Thu December 10, 2020 - Thursday Morning Hill Ride - Mill Creek, Hallow, and Hagesford Rds.

    Level D: 10mph, 25 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This is the second and standard version of the Thursday Morning Hill Ride. We go clockwise down Mill Creek Rd and up Hollow and Hagesford Rds. Coffee at Thunder Mug on the way 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

  • December 119:45AM
    Fri December 11, 2020 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. GREEN LANE-PERKY 49. COVID PRECAUTIONS

    Level B-: 14mph, 49 miles. Meet at Green Lane Park Morrow Pavilion. The ride leaves at 9:45 am. FOR 12/11: Another 5-star, picturesque route by Charlie B.! From Green Park, meander through outer Montgomery County to Old Zionsville for lunch. Rest break at Mile 12, outdoor lunch stop at Mile 23. Along the way, ride past peaceful Green Lane Reservoir, green countryside, and quaint small towns. Total climbing 2900 ft. Most of the climbing is in the middle of the route. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: safe distancing (20 ft apart while cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer. Starting time slightly later, due to our meeting point (Green Lane Park) slightly farther away. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, etc. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Please check daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk, or snow activity. 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/34802764.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 1110:00AM
    Fri December 11, 2020 - Paper Trail Bike Coffee Shop - Rittenhouse Town, Wisconsin Park

    Level D: 10mph, 18 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Just a simple ride in the Wisahicon Park to the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop. Ideal for beginners or lovers of the outdoors. 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

  • December 129:00AM
    Sat December 12, 2020 - Bridgeport, PA - Suzy-Jo Donuts

    Level D: 10mph, 36 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 9:00 am. We will cycle to Susy-Jo Donuts in Bridgeport hopefully before they sell out. Then go to the deli across the street for coffee. A flat ride out and back over the 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

  • December 129:00AM
    Sat December 12, 2020 - Philly Wandrers - Picnic at Fenimore Woods

    Level C: 12mph, 36 miles. Meet at Cadence Cycling and Cafe 201 S. 25th St Philadelphia. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. The Philly Wandrers will head out to Wayne via the Radnor Trail for a picnic at Fenimore Woods. We'll stop at John's Village Market if you want to pick up a sandwich, hoagie or other supplies or you can bring your own. **BCP COVID guidelines will be in effect - mask, hand sanitizer, follow social distancing, etc.** Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34707324.
    Leader: Rob Gusky, , 920-573-5128

  • December 129:30AM
    Sat December 12, 2020 - Chadds Ford to Hoopes Reservoir in Delaware, via Brandywine River. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect

    Level B-: 14mph, 50 miles. Meet at Parking lot behind the Chadds Ford Post Office, at US-1/Baltimore Pike, PA-100/Creek Rd, and Hoffman's Mill Rd. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Hilly but pretty and meandering loop through southern Chester County, PA and northern Delaware, crossing the scenic Brandywine Creek a few times, as well as a few other creeks and streams. This route is based on a ride led by Tom Madle and Katie Eberhart, with an additional loop around the lovely & peaceful Hoopes Reservoir. We'll ride on "Stargazer Rd", and through green, rural countryside. Optional outdoor quick stop in Unionville at mile 19. Outdoor rest stop at mile 27 in Kennett Square - choice of eateries. Total elevation gain is 3000 ft. We will stop to regroup as needed. Most of the climbing is in the first half. Please bring an on-bike snack with you, as well as two water bottles. COVID PRECAUTIONS remain in effect - please bring a mask and hand sanitizer, and maintain safe distancing (20 ft apart while cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6619794.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 129:30AM
    Sat December 12, 2020 - Spring Mill Saturday C+ - Wyncote Fresh Grocer

    Level C+/C: 11.5-12mph, 31 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. The "+" is for 2 big hills in the first 6 miles. It will be a moderate "C" pace with regrouping at hill tops and traffic signals. There is a cutoff point in the middle to chop 10 miles if it looks like rain. PLEASE remember your mask for the Wyncote Green Grocer at mile 20. No potty at the start :( Make at pit stop before you arrive. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

  • December 139:30AM
    Sun December 13, 2020 - Sunday AM Winter Hike, hosted by SCU. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect.

    Hike Moderate Pace on Moderate Trails, 5.5 miles. Meet at Pawling Farm Trailhead, Pawling Rd, across from Pawling Circle, Valley Forge, PA. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. BCP's sister club, Suburban Cyclists Unlimited (SCU), is hosting a 5.5-mile Sunday AM winter hike. Please visit SCU's Meetup calendar for details. Hike will meet at Pawling Farm, on Pawling Rd, near Valley Forge National Park: https://cutt.ly/shT0XBk Preregistration/RSVP on SCU's Meetup calendar is REQUIRED. There is NO day-of registration. A total of 20 hikers will be accepted for two hike leaders. If registration is full, you may add your name to the waiting list. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please wear a mask, bring hand sanitizer, and maintain at least six feet of distance. SCU's COVID Mitigation Guidelines are here: https://cutt.ly/ghT2x3W Again, please refer to SCU's Meetup calendar for hike details. The on-line route map is https://www.meetup.com/Suburban-Cyclists-Unlimited-Meetup/events/275029063/?action=rsvp&response=yes.
    Leaders: Linda Mueller, , 215-646-5718 and Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 

  • December 1310:00AM
    Sun December 13, 2020 - Chester Creek Trail - C+

    Level C+/C: 11.5-12mph, 47 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Very scenic ride from the Art Museum to the Chester Creek Trail. Bring the camera. The pace will be a moderate "C" with regrouping at traffic signals and hill tops. Rest stop in Media at WAWA at mile 20. A second rest stop is available at a couple of places on the return trip if needed. 8 miles of the Bicyclist's Baltimore Pike. PLEASE remember your mask for the rest stop(s). There will be a few hills ("+"). That's part of the scenery :) Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

  • December 1312:00PM
    Sun December 13, 2020 - Sunny Sunday D Ride

    Level D: 9-12mph, 12-24 miles. Meet at North-West Corner of 22nd and Pennsylvania Aves., Philadelphia, PA . The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. !!!PLEASE NOTE 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.
    Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

  • December 1312:15PM
    Sun December 13, 2020 - C spin-off winter edition

    Levels B- through C: 12-14mph, 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.
    Leaders: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 and Eugene Sobel, , 215-964-4884 

  • December 131:15PM
    Sun December 13, 2020 - Sunday Afternoon (Post-Hike) Winter Ramble - Audubon to Linfield-Limerick COVID PRECAUTIONS in effect

    Level B-: 14mph, 37 miles. Meet at Parking lot of the SRT Pawlings Rd Trailhead, at Pawlings Rd & Station Ave, Audubon. The ride leaves at 1:15 pm. FOR 12/13: Pretty loop from Audubon to Linfield-Limberick. Outbound via Arcola and Yerkes, return via Royersford and Oaks. Brief rest stop at Mile 23. DESCRIPTION: 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 be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34827208.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 1410:00AM
    Mon December 14, 2020 - Conshohocken - Barnes and Noble, Plymouth Meeting, Metroplex Mall

    Level D: 10mph, 30 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Conshohocken siren calls us each Monday. Barnes and Noble has a Starbucks Coffee bar in their store at the Metroplex Mall, Plymouth Meeting along side the Mid County Trail. Return down Spring Mill Rd and east on the Schuylkill River Trail. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 1510:00AM
    Tue December 15, 2020 - Narberth - Le Petit Mitron

    Level D: 10mph, 17 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. The French bakery, Le Petit Mitron, awaits us. I give young sales' clerk be hinde the counter a hard time asking him if he is le petit mitron? all grown up! Out and back our easy routes. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 1610:00AM
    Wed December 16, 2020 - Allen's Lane Station - High Point Cafe

    Level D: 10mph, 20 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Not exactly the high point of the city but the High Point Cafe in the Allen's Lane Train Station is in Mount Airy. We will cycle there today. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 189:30AM
    Fri December 18, 2020 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. POST-SNOW HIKE on the PENNYPACK TRAIL. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect

    Hike Moderate Pace on Moderate Trails, 5.5 miles. Meet at Pennypack Trailhead Parking Lot, Welsh Rd/PA-63 and Terwood Rd, Bryn Athyn/Huntingdon Valley. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. FOR 12/18: POST-SNOWSTORM HIKE along the serene Pennypack Trail in Bryn Athyn and Huntingdon Valley. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes. Hiking poles and traction cleats are strongly recommended. Total elevation gain is only 234 ft - mild upgrade heading north, downgrade on the return. COVID PRECAUTIONS: Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer, and wear your mask as much as possible. Please maintain at least 6 ft of social distancing at all times. Please PREREGISTER to avoid having to sign it at the starting point. START/FINISH: Pennypack Trailhead parking lot on Welsh Rd/PA-63 & Terwood Rd is between Wheelworks Car Wash and JD's Auto Repair. Please click on the route map link to zoom in on the meeting point. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, etc. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle 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, or snow activity. 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/34853777.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 1810:00AM
    Fri December 18, 2020 - Paper Trail Bike Coffee Shop, Rittenhouse Town, Wisahicon Park

    Level D: 10mph, 19 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We will approach the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop from the back door to the park off Wisahicon Ave, Rittenhouse Town. Return via the Wisahicon paved trail and Kelly Dr trail. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 1910:00AM
    Sat December 19, 2020 - CANCELLED Somewhere to Somewhere

    Level D: 10mph, 15 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Will the streets be clear enough to cycle to Somewhere? Who knows? Someone. No, Someone else. At least we can find Somewhere, so show up Somewhere but if KYW is reporting rain or snowing outside their studio, Somewhere, ride cancels to Somewhere. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 1910:00AM
    Sat December 19, 2020 - NO SNOW in South Jersey - Hammonton to Historic Smithville COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect (ad-hoc ride)

    Level B-: 14mph, 51 miles. Meet at Hammonton Walmart parking lot, White Horse Pike (US-30). The ride leaves at 10:00 am. South Jersey received significantly less snow in this week's snowstorm compared with Southeastern PA, so the roads in Hammonton and points farther south are now clear and dry. This scenic route is based on a Tom Madle cue sheet from a few years ago. Pretty loop from Hammonton to Historic Smithville, for an OUTDOOR lunch stop at the half-way mark (mile 26). Cross the scenic Mullica River. Pass through the cute towns of Port Republic and Egg Harbor City. There is a lake with outdoor seating near the coffee shop at Historic Smithville. If Smithville is crowded, we can go to the nearby mega-Wawa, 2 blocks away. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please preregister at the link below, for non-contact registration. Please bring hand sanitizer and a mask. Please practice safe distancing - 20 ft apart while cycling, and at least 6 ft apart when stopped. Terrain is mostly flat, with only 710 ft of climbing. START/FINISH POINT: Hammonton Square Shopping Center on White Horse Pike/US-30 & NJ-613. Please park near the Walmart, since this is close to the exit onto 613. Please allow ~1 hr drive time via A.C. Expressway. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28942546.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 209:30AM
    Sun December 20, 2020 - Sunday AM Winter Hike in Valley Forge National Park COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect

    Hike Moderate Pace on Moderate Trails, 6.3 miles. Meet at Parking lot next to General Von Steuben Statue and Varnum's Quarters, on Valley Forge Rd/PA-23 at North Inner Line DriveRd/PA-23. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. Scenic hike with some historic landmarks here and there. Climb over Mount Joy and Mount Misery, as well as cross Valley Creek on the Knox Covered Bridge. Most of our route will be on unpaved hiking trails. Due to the snow storm on Wed/Thurs, hiking poles, sturdy hiking shoes, and "Yaktrax" traction cleats are strongly recommended. Total climbing 993 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please bring hand sanitizer and mask, and please wear your mask as much as possible. Please maintain at least 6 ft of distance from others. COVID Mitigation Guidelines are posted on the website: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf PLEASE PREREGISTER at the link below, so that the Leader(s) can plan for safe group size(s). All participants need to preregister, for COVID precautions. START/FINISH POINT: the parking lot next to the General Von Steuben Statue and Varnum's Quarters, ~4801 Valley Forge Park Rd/PA-23, at North Inner Line Drive. Please click on the route map link to zoom in on the meeting point. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34852149.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 2012:00PM
    Sun December 20, 2020 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride

    Level D: 10mph, 15 to 20 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Come on our club's oldest running club ride. Designed for novice cyclists new to organized club rides, those new to Philadelphia, and those experienced riders just wanting a lay back group ride. A short review of the rules of the road, safety tips, advice to winter cycling clothing and description of the route will be given. 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

  • December 2012:15PM
    Sun December 20, 2020 - Sunny Sunday C Spinoff

    Levels C: 12mph, 25-30 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A true C ride that cheerfully waits to regroup. Destination and distance TBD depending on weather. PLEASE 1) Remember your mask, 2) Pack a picnic lunch (protein bar etc.). We will have a rest stop with a bathroom, but as of this listing the WAWA I used 2 days ago was limiting the number of people in the store. There was a line. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leaders: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 and Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256 

  • December 201:15PM
    Sun December 20, 2020 - Sunday Afternoon (Post-Hike) Winter Ramble WITH KNOBBY-TIRE BIKES- VALLEY FORGE to EXTON COVID PRECAUTIONS in effect

    Level B-: 14mph, 37 miles. Meet at Parking lot next to General Von Steuben Statue and Varnum's Quarters, on Valley Forge Rd/PA-23 at N. Inner Line Drive. The ride leaves at 1:15 pm. FOR DEC. 20 - KNOBBY-TIRE BIKES, due to residual snow/ice in the shoulders of roads. This route includes the Kimberton Whole Foods Market in Malvern. Route may need to be shortened, based on road conditions. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: 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 be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34868035.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 218:55AM
    Mon December 21, 2020 - Hammonton, NJ and environs (ad-hoc ride)

    Level D: 10mph, 20 miles. Meet at 30th Street Station. The ride leaves at 8:55 am. I hear there is no snow on the roads in and around Hammonton, NJ. Let's take the 9:14 am Atlantic City NJTRANSIT train to Hammonton and cycle around. Arriving 10:15 am catching the 12:39 pm back to Philly by 1:49 pm. We will cycle around. Get a coffee. Plus not miss the 12:39 because the next one isn't until two hours later! Or we can cycle back to Lindenwald to catch the PATCO High Speed Line into Philly! Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 2110:00AM
    Mon December 21, 2020 - CANCELLED Conshohocken - Deli on 4th

    Level D: 10mph, 30 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Another destination was rainedout three weeks ago, Deli on 4th, Conshohocken, 4th Ave and Fayette St. Outside corner seating and in their backyard. This will be today's destination. Out the Schuylkill River Trail and back over River Rd. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 2210:00AM
    Tue December 22, 2020 - Narberth - Great Expectations Together

    Level D: 10mph, 20 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Our Narberth ride for coffee and a muffin is to G.E.T., Great Expectations Together. There is some indoor seat if you feel the temperature is too cold but we have been managing out door dining quite well. Stand route out and back. Easy peaceful in the spirit of the season. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 2310:00AM
    Wed December 23, 2020 - Ardmore Farmers Market

    Level D: 10mph, 25 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. One jelly donut before Christmas Eve. Can't stuff my stocking so may as stuff my belly with jelly! Someway out and someway back, take a chance that therr will be a hill. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 2410:00AM
    Thu December 24, 2020 - Thursday Morning Hill - Backwards Version

    Level D: 10mph, 30 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This is the third version of the Thursday Morning Hill Ride. Backwards. This means down Hagesford Rd, down Hallow Rd and up Mill Creek Rd all the way up to Suburban Square for coffee and a donut at the Ardmore Farmers Market. This is the easiest of the Thursday Morning Hill Ride versions. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 259:45AM
    Fri December 25, 2020 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. Short Christmas Morning Loop from UDHS to Skippack. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect

    Level B-: 14mph, 36 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:45 am. FOR 12/25: MERRY CHRISTMAS! Short but pretty morning loop from Upper Dublin High School to Skippack, for a quick, outdoor rest stop at Wawa. Outbound via Blue Bell and Evansburg, return via North Wales and Ambler. Rest break at Skippack Wawa is at Mile 21. Total climbing 2062 ft. Return in time for family festivities. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please bring masks and hand sanitizer, and practice safe distancing (20 ft apart while cycling, 6 ft apart when stopped). Please refer to the Club's COVID Mitigation Guidelines on the website, for more details. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, etc. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle 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, or snow activity. 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/34885159.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 2510:00AM
    Fri December 25, 2020 - Show us your holiday biking gifts

    Level D: 9-12mph, 12-15 miles. Meet at 22nd & Pennsylvania Ave--North West Corner, Philadelphia, PA. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. !!!PLEASE NOTE 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 travel through parts of Fairmount Park and around the city. Please dress properly for the weather, wear a helmet and face mask (required by the club.), $ for mid-ride snack stop, discussion and demonstrations of any new bike gift that you got for a holiday present.
    Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

  • December 269:00AM
    Sat December 26, 2020 - Chester Valley Trail - Wegmans

    Level D: 10mph, 45 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian . The ride leaves at 9:00 am. This ride was rainedout two weeks ago so let's try again. Easy out and back over the Schuylkill River Trail and Chester Valley Trail. Lunch at Wegmans at Malvern. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 2610:00AM
    Sat December 26, 2020 - BOXING DAY Ride to Doylestown - Break In Your New Winter Gear COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect (ad-hoc ride)

    Level B-: 14mph, 36 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Pretty loop to burn off some calories after Christmas Day festivities, and to break in your new cold-weather gear. From UDHS, head to Doylestown via Jarretown, Horsham and Warrington. Stop for hot coffee/tea/cocoa & snack at Starbuck's (outside patio) in D'town at Mile 19. Return via part of the 202 Parkway Trail. Total climbing 1896 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS: Please bring mask and hand sanitizer. Please maintain safe distancing (20 ft apart while cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Please take advantage of on-line preregistration (link is below), to save writing time at the ride start, and to help with COVID mitigation. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34879533.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 2610:00AM
    Sat December 26, 2020 - Spring Mill Saturday C - McCaffrey's

    Level C: 11.5-12mph, 28 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Short ride on a cold day. Trying out a new food stop. PLEASE remember your mask! There will be a bit of climbing. As always, we regroup at hill tops and traffic signals. Last 6 miles will be on the SRT. No potty at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256

  • December 279:30AM
    Sun December 27, 2020 - Sunday AM Winter Hike in Valley Forge National Park COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect

    Hike Moderate Pace on Moderate Trails, 6.3 miles. Meet at Parking lot next to General Von Steuben Statue and Varnum's Quarters, on Valley Forge Rd/PA-23 at North Inner Line DriveRd/PA-23. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. Scenic hike with some historic landmarks here and there, as well as peaceful views of the Schuylkill River. Climb over Mount Joy and Mount Misery, as well as cross Valley Creek on the Knox Covered Bridge. Most of our route will be on unpaved hiking trails. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes. Total climbing 993 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please bring hand sanitizer and mask, and please wear your mask as much as possible. Please maintain at least 6 ft of distance from others. COVID Mitigation Guidelines are posted on the website: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf PLEASE PREREGISTER at the link below, so that the Leader(s) can plan for safe group size(s). All participants need to preregister, for COVID precautions. START/FINISH POINT: the parking lot next to the General Von Steuben Statue and Varnum's Quarters, ~4801 Valley Forge Park Rd/PA-23, at North Inner Line Drive. Please click on the route map link to zoom in on the meeting point. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34852149.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 2712:00PM
    Sun December 27, 2020 - Sunny Sunday D Ride

    Level D: 9-12mph, 12-24 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvania Ave., Philadelphia, PA north-west corner. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride for new , young, or older riders through Fairmount Park and beyond. Please bring mask and helmet (required by the club). There will be explanation of one essential bike skill. There might be a hill or two for helping with exercise conditioning. Please bring water, dress properly for weather, extra tube, and $ for mid ride outdoor snack stop. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

  • December 2712:15PM
    Sun December 27, 2020 - Sunny Sunday C Spinoff

    Levels C: 12mph, 25-30 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A true C ride that cheerfully waits to regroup. Destination and distance TBD depending on weather. PLEASE 1) Remember your mask, 2) Pack a picnic lunch (protein bar etc.). We will have a rest stop with a bathroom, but as of this listing the WAWA I used 2 days ago was limiting the number of people in the store. There was a line. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leaders: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 and Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256 

  • December 271:15PM
    Sun December 27, 2020 - Sunday Afternoon (Post-Hike) Winter Ramble VALLEY FORGE to EXTON COVID PRECAUTIONS in effect

    Level B-: 14mph, 37 miles. Meet at Parking lot next to General Von Steuben Statue and Varnum's Quarters, on Valley Forge Rd/PA-23 at N. Inner Line Drive. The ride leaves at 1:15 pm. FOR DEC. 27 - Scenic route from Valley Forge National Park to Exton, including the Kimberton Whole Foods Market in Malvern. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: 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 be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34868035.
    Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

  • December 2810:00AM
    Mon December 28, 2020 - Conshohocken - 'Feine Coffee Shop

    Level D: 10mph, 30 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. After Christmas we climb to the Ridge in Plymouth Meeting via the Cross County Trail. Then descending to 'feine for a latte in the sun. That's close to 9th and Fayette Sts. Home by way of the Schuylkill River Trail. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 2910:00AM
    Tue December 29, 2020 - Wynnewood - Delancy Street Bagels

    Level D: 10mph, 22 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Ride for a coffee and a beagle at Delancey Street Bagels in the Wynnewood shopping center. We will take a stand route but circuitous route back. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

  • December 308:00AM
    Wed December 30, 2020 - Birthday Ride - Trenton and back

    Level D: 10mph, 76 miles. Meet at 22nd and Pennsylvanian Ave . The ride leaves at 8:00 am. Each year I welcome you to celebrate my birthday. Each year this ride gets longer, yet each year we cycle to the same destination, Trenton, NJ, Trenton Makes, the World Takes! Coffee at a Dunkn Donuts 13 miles, pack a lunch for a stop along the Delaware River in Trenton, and pick up a hoagie to go in Bordentown, NJ for dinner once you are home. Continue down the Jersey side of the Delaware River towns. Over the Ben Franklin Bridge with the 76 mile birthday commemation at Broad a Spring Garden Sts! If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icey conditions outside their studio, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
    Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

 December, 2020

RSVP - Fall Open House

If you are able to help with either set-up, or clean-up please contact Linda, Thank you.