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April 2021
- April 110:00AM
Thu April 1, 2021 - CANCELLED Thursday Morning Hill Ride
Level D: 10mph, 22 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. While Tim is vacationing in Palm Springs and Key West, I will be leading the Thursday Hill Rides. Since we did the most difficult of the Hill Rides last week, I will start off with the shortest and easiest, following the usual route, after Mill Creek Park, we will climb Conshockocken State Road (Route 23) and then descend to the Cynwyd Trail and West Laurel Hill Cemetary. Coffee and lunch (veggie and vegan options available) outdoors overlooking the Schuylkill River at The Landing Kitchen (newly opened) at the Pencoyd Bridge. I will cancel the ride at 9 AM if it is raining. I'M ERRING ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION. RAIN IS DUE TO END BETWEEN 10-11. iT MIGHT END EARLIER AND WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO GET A RIDE IN. BUT WE WOULD BE GOING UP AND DOWN RAIN SOAKED HILLS. SO, RIDE CANCELLED THIS WEEK. RESCHEDULED FOR MAY. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Jeff Berger, , 302-562-0935- 1
- April 29:45AM
Fri April 2, 2021 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. FLOURTOWN TO SPRINGHOUSE. COVID PRECAUTIONS IN EFFECT
Level B-: 14mph, 42 miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 9:45 am. FOR 4/2: Pretty meander from Flourtown through Montgomery County, for a lunch stop at the Whole Foods Market in Springhouse. (There is also a GIANT Market with a food court in the same plaza. Both markets have outdoor and indoor seating.) Outbound via Plymouth Meeting, Centre Square, and Gwynedd. Lunch stop at Springhouse is at mile 25. Return via Maple Glen and Ft. Washington. Total elevation is 2010 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS IN EFFECT: Please bring mask and hand sanitizer, and keep mask easily accessible, in case you suddenly need to pull your mask up. Please maintain safe distancing (20 ft apart while cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Please take advantage of on-line preregistration (see the link below), which allows contact-less sign-up, and saves you writing time at the ride start. 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. 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/7172009.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - April 210:30AM
Fri April 2, 2021 - High Point Cafe at Allen Lane
Levels D: 10-12mph, 19 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:30 am. Join us for A leisurely mid-week ride to the High Point Cafe at the Allen Lane Train Station, known for their coffee and crepes. out via East Fairmount Park, back via Midvale with a stop at the cafe. New riders are welcome. Helmet and face mask required. BCP COVID-19 guidelines are in effect Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Lloyd Hall to High Point Cafe at Allen Lane.
Leaders: Chuck Herbert, , 267-228-1230 and Paul di Francesco, , 215 459 3174 - April 39:00AM
Sat April 3, 2021 - Classic BCP Ambler Rider
Level C+: 13-14mph, 45 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. The classic BCP ride from the Art Museum to Ambler (and back). Covid restrictions in effect. Wear a mask for meet up and midway coffee break at Wake Coffee Roasters. We'll regroup as needed. Optional after ride drinks at Cosmic Cafe, Boathouse Row. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is PHL to Ambler.
Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555- 1
- April 39:00AM
Sat April 3, 2021 - Tim's type of Saturday Morning Ride
Level D: 9-12mph, 15-35 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. This ride is for more experienced D riders. We might have some hills and longer distances than the typical D Ride. We will allow recovery breathing and regrouping at the top of any hill. Please bring helmet and masks (required by the club). Please bring extra tube, water, sunscreen, and $ for mid-ride snack stop. Smiles, Jokes, and short stories are always welcomed.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338 - April 39:00AM
Sat April 3, 2021 - Spring Mill Saturday C Power Line Trail
Level C: 11.5-12mph, 36 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Up through Ambler to the Power Line Trail. 2 Rest stops. QUICK 5 minute stop at mile 3. Big rest stop at mile 21, Whole Foods in Spring House. Moderate pace with regrouping at hill tops and traffic signals. PLEASE remember your mask :)
Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256 - April 39:45AM
Sat April 3, 2021 - Rivers, Creeks & Bridges in Hunterdon County (COVID-19 Precautions in Effect) (ad-hoc ride)
Level B-: 14mph, 58 miles. Meet at CVS Parking lot (299 N. Main Street, Lambertville, NJ). The ride leaves at 9:45 am. For 3/27: Weather forecast includes partial sunshine and mild temps in the afternoon. Pretty and peaceful meander around scenic Hunterdon County, NJ, with multiple river crossings. Wawa stops at Mile 16 and 33. Option to make another stop if needed at QuickChek at Mile 51 in Ringoes, on the return. Total climbing is 2992 ft, with plenty of green vistas and quaint towns. COVID-19 mitigation strategies in effect: Please bring a mask and hand sanitizer with you. We will practice safe social distancing (20 ft apart while riding, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Please take advantage of the on-line preregistration link available at the bottom of this ride listing. Preregistering will save you writing time at the ride start, and will help the Leader in planning ahead for safe group size, as a COVID precaution. We will review COVID Rider Guidelines before we start. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7240314.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862- 2
- April 312:00PM
Sat April 3, 2021 - CANCELLED MT Bikeway Series
Level D: 8-10mph, 12.4 miles. Meet at Glassboro . The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. MT Bikeway Glassboro-Williamstown Rt. 47 and Grove St Glassboro D-Paced ride Pre Register and email me at the email listed. Thank you Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Robert Highley, , 609-287-3273 - April 412:00PM
Sun April 4, 2021 - Sunny Sunday D Ride
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 is for any age rider that is new to biking or to group biking. There will be brief introduction to group biking. We might have a hill or two to challenge our physical condition. We will allow recovery breathing and regrouping at the top of any hill. Please bring helmet and masks (required by the club). Please bring extra tube, water, sunscreen, and $ for mid-ride snack stop. Smiles, Jokes, and short stories are always welcomed. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338 - April 412:15PM
Sun April 4, 2021 - Sunny Sunday C Spinoff - Tacony Creek Trail
Levels C: 12mph, 30 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. Tacony Creek Trail today. WAWA deluxe at mile 13. PLEASE remember your mask! We will also see a bit of the East Coast Greenway on the return trip. Big neighborhood tour of Philadelphia. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 and Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256 - April 510:00AM
Mon April 5, 2021 - Lloyd Hall to Landing Kitchen Double East Park
Level D: 11mph, 17 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. A leisurely ride from Lloyd Hall (No. 1 Boat House Row) to the Landing Kitchen along the Schuylkill at the Pencoyd Bridge for coffee or lunch. Out 11 miles via East Fairmount Park, Strawberry Mansion Bridge, Bryn Mawr Ave, Rock Hill Road and the Cynwyd Heritage Trail; back 6 miles via Pencoyd Bridge, Falls Bridge, the Strawberry Mansion Bridge and East Fairmount Park. New Riders are welcome. A helmet and a mask are required. BCP COVID-19 protcols are in effect. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Lloyd Hall to Landing Kitchen via Rock Hill Road.
Leader: Chuck Herbert, , 267-228-1230 - April 56:00PM
Mon April 5, 2021 - COS (Church of the Savior) Monday Multi-Level Group Rides, Wayne, PA
Level A through D: 10-18.5mph, 20-35 miles. Meet at Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. WE'RE BACK!!!!!!!! Come ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley Ride Level: D thru A This ride is cross listed at the SCU Meetup site. Please pre-register here or there so that we can get a count of riders before we start. COVID-19 Protocols are still in effect. Please review these on BCP websites. We have experienced ride leaders and sweep riders so no one gets lost! We do not ride on holidays that fall on a Monday ( Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.). Rain cancels the ride but look at Meetup or here for last minute updates when weather is questionable. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Thomas Beckett, , 610-733-7030- 1
- April 610:00AM
Tue April 6, 2021 - Ride Yer Bike Tuesday
Levels A-/B+: 16-17mph, B-: 13.5-14.5mph, C+/C: 12.5-13.5mph, 40.5 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Bring yer bike & sense of adventure (sometimes familiar routes, sometimes new ones). Expect good company on safe/low trafficked roads. Lunch stops may be sit down, takeout, or in a park (bring a sandwich/snack). Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely, obey traffic laws and follow: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy - rain cancels, but may reschedule for Wed. NOTE: Ride starts @ 9:30 in May. The 4th Tues. of the month starts @ Central Pk, Doylestown. 5th Tues. (June 29 & Aug. 31) @ Centre Pk Square, Blue Bell Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, Curtis Schwartz, , 215-237-8788 , Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358 and Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 - April 610:00AM
Tue April 6, 2021 - Wynnewood, Delancy Street Bagels
Level D: 10.5mph, 20 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. A leisurely ride out to Wynnewood, Delancy Street Bagels with possible (optional) Georges Hill section for those who want to earn their bagels! If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Helmet and mask required. BCP COVID protocols will be in effect. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Paul di Francesco, , 215 459 3174 - April 610:00AM
Tue April 6, 2021 - Tandem Tuesday
Level Tandem: 12-13mph, 25 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The tandem ride leaves at 10:00 am. 25 mile ride on the SRT from Betzwood Picnic area to Shawmont Station and back. Easy Spring tandem warm up ride with only 600 ft of climb. Singles also welcome. Bring snacks and water for a rest stop at Shawmont Station before heading back to Betzwood. Ride will leave promptly at the posted ride time. No drops. Preregistration greatly preferred, but not required. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Manny Menendez, , 610-291-0625 - April 710:00AM
Wed April 7, 2021 - Barnes & Nobel Conshohocken for Coffee!
Level D: 10mph, 29 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Barnes & Noble has a Starbucks Coffee Shop in their store which is along the Cross County Trail in Plymouth Meeting. Back through the NorthEast area of Conshohocken. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Ilene Hass, , 610-952-7943- 2
- April 810:00AM
Thu April 8, 2021 - Thursday Morning Hill Ride
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. This week we do the classic below sea level ride down Mill Creek Road to Flat Rock Boat Launch, and up Hollow Road to Hagys Ford. We descend Righters Mill Road to the Cynwyd Trail and West Laurel Hill Cemetary. Coffee and lunch (veggie and vegan options available) outdoors overlooking the Schuylkill River at The Landing Kitchen (newly opened) at the Pencoyd Bridge. I will cancel the ride at 9 AM if it is raining. If I don't cancel the ride is on. If you are in doubt, call or text me.
Leader: Jeff Berger, , 302-562-0935 - April 85:30PM
Thu April 8, 2021 - Thursday Night B Ride (ad-hoc ride)
Level B: 15mph, 29 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:30 pm. Covid restrictions in effect. Wear a mask for meet up and any stops. Bring lights. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30782401.
Leader: Chris Murray, , 443 742 8339 - April 99:45AM
Fri April 9, 2021 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. FLOURTOWN TO SPRINGHOUSE. COVID PRECAUTIONS IN EFFECT
Level B-: 14mph, 42 miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 9:45 am. FOR 4/9: Pretty meander from Flourtown through Montgomery County, for a lunch stop at the Whole Foods Market in Springhouse. (There is also a GIANT Market with a food court in the same plaza. Both markets have outdoor and indoor seating.) Outbound via Plymouth Meeting, Centre Square, and Gwynedd. Lunch stop at Springhouse is at mile 25. Return via Maple Glen and Ft. Washington. Total elevation is 2010 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS IN EFFECT: Please bring mask and hand sanitizer, and keep mask easily accessible, in case you suddenly need to pull your mask up. Please maintain safe distancing (20 ft apart while cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Please take advantage of on-line preregistration (see the link below), which allows contact-less sign-up, and saves you writing time at the ride start. 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. 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/7172009.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - April 910:00AM
Fri April 9, 2021 - Lloyd Hall to REI in Plymouth Township
Level C- through D: 11-12.5mph Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. from Lloyd Hall (No. 1 Boathouse Row) in Philadelphia to REI (outdoor equipment, clothing and bike shop) at Ridge and Butler Pike in Plymouth Township. out 18 miles via Chestnut Hill; back 13 miles via River Road and MLK. The Plymouth Square Shopping Center is home to Dunkin Donuts, Tony Roni Pizza, Saladworks, QDOBA Mexican Eats, Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant, Five Guys, and Weis's Market. We'll ride out, spend an hour at the center, then ride back. A few hills on the way out, mostly downhill and flat on the return. Helmet and mask are required. BCP COVID-19 protocols will be in effect. In case of rain, the ride will be rescheduled for April 16. The on-line route map is Lloyd Hall to REI at Plymouth Square.
Leader: Chuck Herbert, , 267-228-1230 - April 109:00AM
Sat April 10, 2021 - Saturday B Ride (ad-hoc ride)
Level B: 15mph, 47.5 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Covid restrictions in effect. Wear a mask for meet up and any stops. Check website 1 hour before for cancellation - it may have rained overnight. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Tired Hands CO.
Leader: Chris Murray, , 443 742 8339 - April 109:00AM
Sat April 10, 2021 - Saturday Spring Mill C Trooper Loop
Level C: 11.5-12mph, 28 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. The forecast looks a little better than it did 3 days ago. Moderate pace with regrouping at traffic signals and hill tops. Quick rest stop at 3 miles, big rest stop at 17 miles. The last 6 miles are on the Schuylkill Trail. PLEASE remember your mask! Thank you :) Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256 - April 109:45AM
Sat April 10, 2021 - Holicong Park to Frenchtown, NJ via Sky Manor Airport (ad-hoc ride) COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT
Level B-: 14mph, 56 miles. Meet at Holicong Park, Buckingham. The ride leaves at 9:45 am. Pretty meander through Bucks and Hunterdon Counties. This route is adapted from an original route by Bob Scharles. From Holicong Park in Buckingham, cross the river on the Solebury-Stockton Bridge. Quick rest break Stockton grocery store at Mile 12 or Sergeantsville at Mile 16. Cycle through wide-open green landscapes in Hunterdon County to Sky Manor Airport, then head down to Frenchtown. Lunch stop in Frenchtown at Mile 32. Return to PA via Kingwood and the Bulls Island Bridge. If another rest break is needed on the return, we can stop at the Lumberville Store at Mile 47, before Fleecydale. Total climbing 3500 ft. Scenery will also include some peaceful creeks. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please bring masks and hand sanitizer. Please maintain safe distancing (20 ft apart when cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped). Please take advantage of pre-registration (at the link below) for touch-less sign-up, and to save writing time at the ride start. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35616027.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - April 1010:00AM
Sat April 10, 2021 - Tim's Type of Saturday Morning Ride (NEW TIME OF START AT 10 AM)
Level D: 9-13mph, 15-40 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RIDE IS STARTING AT 10 AM. OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. This ride is for more experienced D riders. We might have some hills and longer distances than the typical D Ride. We will allow recovery breathing and regrouping at the top of any hill. Please bring helmet and masks (required by the club). Please bring extra tube, water, sunscreen, and $ for mid-ride snack stop. Smiles, Jokes, and short stories are always welcomed.
Leader: Paul di Francesco, , 215 459 3174 - April 1112:10PM
Sun April 11, 2021 - Sunny Sunday D Ride
Level D: 9-12mph, 12-24 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:10 pm. OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. This ride is for any age rider that is new to biking or to group biking. There will be brief introduction to group biking. We might have a hill or two to challenge our physical condition. We will allow recovery breathing and regrouping at the top of any hill. Please bring helmet and masks (required by the club). Please bring extra tube, water, sunscreen, and $ for mid-ride snack stop. Smiles, Jokes, and short stories are always welcomed.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338 - April 1112:15PM
Sun April 11, 2021 - CANCELLED C Spinoff - early Spring edition
Level C: 12mph, 25-40 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. Canceled due to rain forecast and wet roads. Destination and distance will be determined by the weather that day. True C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some climbing required. Covid restrictions in effect. Wear a mask for meet up and lunch or snack stop. No ride if rain or icy roads at start or 50 percent or more chance of rain during the ride. Pre-registration is not required but greatly preferred.
Leader: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 - April 1210:00AM
Mon April 12, 2021 - Conshohocken-Great American Pub
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. Let's go out the SRT for lunch at the Great American Pub in Conshohocken. I hate off-road, but love hills. So, I'm going on Umbria both ways. You can join me or take the canal trail and we will meet up on Shawmont at the beginning of the SRT. If it is raining, I will cancel the ride before 9 AM. If the ride isn't canceled it's on. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Jeff Berger, , 302-562-0935 - April 126:00PM
Mon April 12, 2021 - COS C+ Back Before Dark 2
Level C+: 12.5-13.5mph, TBD miles. Meet at Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Distance determined by terrain and sunset. Medium pace. Regrouping at traffic signals and hill tops. If a rider is a minute behind the group at the top of a half mile climb, it will be suggested that they try the "C" level group next week. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256 - April 126:00PM
Mon April 12, 2021 - COS (Church of the Savior) Monday Multi-Level Group Rides, Wayne, PA
Level A through D: 10-18.5mph, 20-35 miles. Meet at Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. WE'RE BACK!!!!!!!! Come ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley Ride Level: D thru A This ride is cross listed at the SCU Meetup site. Please pre-register here or there so that we can get a count of riders before we start. COVID-19 Protocols are still in effect. Please review these on BCP websites. We have experienced ride leaders and sweep riders so no one gets lost! We do not ride on holidays that fall on a Monday ( Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.). Rain cancels the ride but look at Meetup or here for last minute updates when weather is questionable. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Thomas Beckett, , 610-733-7030- 1
- April 1310:00AM
Tue April 13, 2021 - Havertown
Level D: 10mph, 25.7 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We’ll take the route through Narberth and onto the Trolley Road, then out Darby Rd If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Paul di Francesco, , 215 459 3174 - April 1310:00AM
Tue April 13, 2021 - Ride Yer Bike Tuesday
Levels A-/B+: 16-17mph, B-: 13.5-14.5mph, C+/C: 12.5-13.5mph, 44 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Some days we'll ride familiar favorite routes, other days we'll scope out new routes. Today we'll ride to Evansburgh State Park for our rest stop (mile 19.6) and then onto Center Square Park for our lunch stop (bring a sandwich or snacks). Expect good company, safe/low trafficked roads and a relatively tame route - mostly rolling hills but with a few short climbs here and there. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely, obey traffic laws and follow: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy - rain cancels, but may reschedule for Wed. NOTE: Ride starts @ 9:30 in May. The 4th Tues. of the month starts @ Central Pk, Doylestown. 5th Tues. (June 29 & Aug. 31) @ Centre Pk Square, Blue Bell Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35624683.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, Curtis Schwartz, , 215-237-8788 , Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358 and Catherine Hunt, , 215-643-2779 - April 1310:00AM
Tue April 13, 2021 - Tandem Tuesday
Level Tandem: 12-13mph, 28 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The tandem ride leaves at 10:00 am. Weekly tandem ride. Singles welcome. This week we will cross the Schuylkill River, ride through VFNP, and on to the Chester Valley Trail (CVT). We will ride to CVT to Exton Park for a short snack and bathroom break. Then return by a similar route. Note there are some hills in VFNP total climb is 1290 feet. Bring snacks and water for rest stop. Ride will leave promptly at the posted ride time. No drops. Preregistration greatly preferred, but not required. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35667411.
Leader: Manny Menendez, , 610-291-0625 - April 1410:00AM
Wed April 14, 2021 - The Station Cafe @ Merchantville, NJ Train Station
Level D: 10-11mph, 24 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmont Park. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Over the Ben Franklin Bridge we go to a coffee shop in the historic Merchantville Trail Station. We return via Cove Rd and 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: Ilene Hass, , 610-952-7943 Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Ilene Hass, , 610-952-7943 - April 1510:00AM
Thu April 15, 2021 - CANCELLED Thursday Morning Hill Ride in Reverse
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. This week we'll do the hill ride in reverse, down Hollow Road and up Mill Creek Road to the Ardmore Farmer's Market. I will cancel the ride at 9 AM if it is raining. If I don't cancel the ride is on. If you are in doubt, call or text me. CLOUDY AND COLD WITH A 40% CHANCE OF RAIN. NOT A FUN DAY TO RIDE. I DON'T WANT TO GO DOWN HILLS ON WET ROADS. SO, I'M CANCELING. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Jeff Berger, , 302-562-0935 - April 169:45AM
Fri April 16, 2021 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. UDHS to Cup o' Joe Cafe in Harleysville COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect
Level B-/C+: 13-14.5mph, 46 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:45 am. Pretty loop from Upper Dublin High School to Cup o' Joe Cafe in Harleysville, nex to the Indian Valley Bikeworks bike shop. Mostly upper Montgomery County, with a little bit of Bucks. Pass the Little Neshaminy Creek. Outbound via Horsham Power Line Trail, Wrenfield, Colmar, and Hatfield. Return from Harleysville via Quarry Rd, West Point, and Ambler. On the outbound, we have a mega-Wawa stop at mile 16 for quick bathroom and snack break. Lunch stop in Harleysville is at mile 26. Total climbing is 2057 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please bring masks and hand sanitizer. Safe distancing - 20 ft apart while cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped. Please take advantage of on-line preregistration (see link below) - preregistering on-line allows touch-free sign-up and saves you writing time at the ride start. Your contact details will be printed clearly, which helps the Leader. 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/31798936.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - April 1610:00AM
Fri April 16, 2021 - Lloyd Hall to Barnes and Noble
Level C- through D: 11mph, 30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Join us for a friendly Friday ride from Lloyd Hall (No. 1 Boathouse Row) to the Barnes and Noble Cafe and Bookshop in Plymouth Meeting for a mid-ride coffee break. ...out via the SRT and the Mid-County Trail, back via Cedar Grove Rd and River Rd. This is the second of four progressively longer Friday step-up rides for BCP D group riders, leading up to the Art Museum to Malvern metric century ride on Friday, May 7. Other riders are welcome to join us for this or any of the Friday rides. Helmet and mask are required. BCP COVID-19 protocols will be in effect. The on-line route map is Lloyd Hall to Barnes and Noble (East Park to SRT) .
Leader: Chuck Herbert, , 267-228-1230 - April 179:00AM
Sat April 17, 2021 - Spring Mill Saturday C Philly Goat
Level C: 11.5-12mph, 27 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Philly Goat from the 'burbs. There are a couple of hills. We will grind our teeth and get to the top. Moderate pace with regrouping after tooth grinding and traffic signals. No potty at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive. PLEASE remember your mask! After the goats we will go to the Wyncote Green Grocer. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256 - April 179:00AM
Sat April 17, 2021 - Bryn Athyn and All Aboard Cafe (ad-hoc ride)
Level B: 15mph, 53 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Covid restrictions in effect. Wear a mask for meet up and any stops. Early lunch stop at All Aboard Cafe. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35330009.
Leader: Chris Murray, , 443 742 8339 - April 179:15AM
Sat April 17, 2021 - Toss of the Dice 2.0 - Springhouse 50 miles
Level C+: 14mph, 35-80 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Various friendly rides departing at specified time and 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. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is Whole Foods Springhouse.
Leader: Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010 - April 1710:00AM
Sat April 17, 2021 - PAWLINGS RD TRAILHEAD to LIMERICK (Java's Brewin')/ROYERSFORD/SPRING CITY COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect (ad-hoc ride)
Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 52 miles. Meet at Pawlings Rd Trailhead of the Schuylkill River Trail, Pawlings Rd, between Valley Forge Rd/PA-23 and the river.. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Scenic meander through Western Montgomery County (& a little bit of Chester County), near the winding Schuylkill River. Meet at the Pawlings Rd trailhead of the Schuylkill River Trail, outside of Valley Forge Park. (SCU is hosting a "Safety on the Trails" event at the Pawling Rd trailhead.) From Pawlings Rd, we'll head toward Arcola, Limerick, and Pottsgrove, mainly on quiet roads through green landscapes. Rest stop at Java's Brewin' on Ridge Pike at Mile 16. As we begin to circle back for the second half, there is a Wawa in Sanatoga at Mile 27. We can also stop at Kolb's Dairy & Farm Store in Spring City for fresh ICE CREAM at Mile 39. The final stretch from Phoenixville is flat, along the SRT. Total climbing is 3390 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please bring a 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 (see link below) for touch-less sign-up. Preregistering will save you writing time at the ride start. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35686809.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - April 1711:00AM
Sat April 17, 2021 - PREDICTION RIDE EVENT
Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The event starts at 11:00 am. Two route choices: MLK (8 miles w/ 250 ft elv.) or SRT (24 miles w/ 1000 ft elv.) Please see the description of this event in the April Quick Release Newsletter or link below. Can you predict the time you need to ride either one of the courses? This event will award prizes to the the riders who have the closest time to their predicted time. You are on your honor not to use a timing device of any kind. It is race against yourself. Registration is free for members. However, the $10 registration will be applied to club membership from April 17 to 12/31/2021. A good bargain for the prorated rate until the end of the year. Covid regulations are in effect. Helmet and Masks will be required by the club. The ride is limited 40 riders. If you are not a member, there will be registration forms to fill out and payment will be accepted at the event. Additional information: Prediction Ride Challenge and COVID-Rules.
Organizer: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338- 2
- April 1712:00PM
Sat April 17, 2021 - MT Bikeway
Level D: 8-10mph, 12.4 miles. Meet at Glassboro . The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. 12.4 miles. Please call or email and pre-register. D Paced Rt 47/Grove St Glassboro Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Robert Highley, , 609-287-3273 - April 189:00AM
Sun April 18, 2021 - Spring Mill Skippack C+
Level C+: 11.5-12mph, 44 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Maybe we will see a horse on the Skippack Trail. SHORT REST STOP at 3 miles. Big WAWA rest stop at 22 miles (MASK Please). Moderate pace with regrouping at hill tops and traffic signals. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256 - April 189:45AM
Sun April 18, 2021 - Lambertville to Clinton, NJ via Raritan River COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect (ad-hoc ride)
Level B-: 14mph, 58 miles. Meet at CVS Parking lot (299 N. Main Street, Lambertville, NJ). The ride leaves at 9:45 am. This pretty route in Hunterdon County is adapted from an original ride by Michael Heffler of CBBC. Scenic meander along creeks and across the Raritan River from Lambertville up to Clinton, near the Spruce Run Reservoir. Clinton is a cute town with several places to stop for lunch. Quick break for bathroom/snack at Mile 14. Lunch in Clinton at Mile 29. Return from Clinton quiet country roads, and passing the Alexandria Airport. If another rest break is needed on the return, we can stop in Baptistown at Mile 44, or Sergeanstville at Mile 53. Total climbing 3838 ft, with valley in the middle of the ride. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: 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 (see link below) for touch-free sign-up, which saves writing time at the ride start. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35716642.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - April 1812:00PM
Sun April 18, 2021 - Sunny Sunday D Ride
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 is for any age rider that is new to biking or to group biking. There will be brief introduction to group biking. We might have a hill or two to challenge our physical condition. We will allow recovery breathing and regrouping at the top of any hill. Please bring helmet and masks (required by the club). Please bring extra tube, water, sunscreen, and $ for mid-ride snack stop. Smiles, Jokes, and short stories are always welcomed.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338 - April 1812:15PM
Sun April 18, 2021 - C Spinoff - Spring edition
Levels B-: 12-14mph, C: 12mph, 25-40 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. Destination and distance will be determined by the weather that day. True C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some climbing required. Covid restrictions in effect. Wear a mask for meet up and lunch or snack stop. No ride if rain or icy roads at start or 50 percent or more chance of rain during the ride. Pre-registration is not required but greatly preferred.
Leaders: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 and Eugene Sobel, , 215-964-4884 - April 1910:00AM
Mon April 19, 2021 - Conshohocken- Feine cafe
Level D: 11-11mph, 30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We are channeling Tim on this ride. Diana Dooley and I will lead this ride. Take a ride out to Conshohocken via the SRT trail and enjoy a coffee at the Feine Cafe at 8th and Fayette. If rainy, we will cancel by 9 am. Diana Dooley 215-680-2322 Steve Perkiss- 215-852-9093 Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Steve Perkiss, , 215-852-9093 - April 196:00PM
Mon April 19, 2021 - COS (Church of the Savior) Monday Multi-Level Group Rides, Wayne, PA
Level A through D: 10-18.5mph, 20-35 miles. Meet at Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. WE'RE BACK!!!!!!!! Come ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley Ride Level: D thru A This ride is cross listed at the SCU Meetup site. Please pre-register here or there so that we can get a count of riders before we start. COVID-19 Protocols are still in effect. Please review these on BCP websites. We have experienced ride leaders and sweep riders so no one gets lost! We do not ride on holidays that fall on a Monday ( Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.). Rain cancels the ride but look at Meetup or here for last minute updates when weather is questionable. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Thomas Beckett, , 610-733-7030- 1
- April 2010:00AM
Tue April 20, 2021 - Ride Yer Bike Tuesday [riding for biscottis]
Levels A-/B+: 16-17mph, B-: 13.5-14.5mph, C+/C: 12.5-13.5mph, 44 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Some days we'll ride familiar favorite routes, other days we'll scope out new routes. Today we'll ride to northwest of the Peace Valley Park area, and then loop back thru the Hatfield area. Expect good company and safe/low trafficked roads. Mostly rolling hills with no big climbs - but a few longer gradual uphills, such as Skunk Hollow. Porta-potty (no water) stop on Schoolhouse Rd in Chalfont @ mile 15, biscotti stop at mile 23 {Bucks County Biscotti Company's self-serve stand - bring $5 for a dozen biscottis, and something to carry them in) and then a park stop in Hatfield @ mile 30 (bring a sandwich and/or snacks - bathroom and picnic tables available). Must be willing to ride safely, obey traffic laws and follow: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy - rain cancels, but may reschedule for Wed. NOTE: Ride starts @ 9:30 in May. The 4th Tues. of the month starts @ Central Pk, Doylestown. 5th Tues. (June 29 & Aug. 31) @ Centre Pk Square, Blue Bell Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34271404.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, Curtis Schwartz, , 215-237-8788 , Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358 and Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 - April 2010:00AM
Tue April 20, 2021 - A Tim-style Tuesday Ride
Level D: 10-12mph, 22 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. A convivial, Tim-style ride following a Tim-style route to Narberth. We’ll have coffee and pastry at Le Petit Mitron and check out the blooms by the Japanese House on the way back. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Jennifer Weiner, , - April 2010:00AM
Tue April 20, 2021 - Tandem Tuesday
Level Tandem: 12-13mph, 25-30 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The tandem ride leaves at 10:00 am. Weekly tandem ride. Singles welcome. This week we will cross the Schuylkill River, ride through VFNP, and on to the Chester Valley Trail (CVT). We will ride to CVT to Exton Park for a short snack and bathroom break. Then return by a similar route. Note there are some hills in VFNP total climb is 1290 feet. Bring snacks and water for rest stop. Ride will leave promptly at the posted ride time. No drops. Preregistration greatly preferred, but not required. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35667411.
Leader: Manny Menendez, , 610-291-0625 - April 2110:00AM
Wed April 21, 2021 - CANCELLED: Lloyd Hall to the Glenside Train Station
Level D: 10mph, 28 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Let's ride to Elcy's Cafe at the Glenside Train Station for coffee and snack. En route, we'll stop at the Awbury Arboretum in East Mount Airy to see the goats and bees. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Ilene Hass, , 610-952-7943 - April 2210:00AM
Thu April 22, 2021 - Thursday Morning Hill Ride
Level D: 10mph, 23 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This week, we will do the Hill Ride that I cancelled because of rain on 4/1. It's the shortest and easiest, following the usual route, after Mill Creek Park, we will climb Conshockocken State Road (Route 23) and then descend to the Cynwyd Trail and West Laurel Hill Cemetary. Coffee and lunch (veggie and vegan options available) outdoors overlooking the Schuylkill River at The Landing Kitchen at the Pencoyd Bridge. I will cancel the ride at 9 AM if it is raining. Check the website or text or call me if you are in doubt. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Jeff Berger, , 302-562-0935 - April 225:45PM
Thu April 22, 2021 - THURSDAY HILL B RIDE
Level B: 15mph, 25 - 35 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:45 pm. A hillier ride out west that regroups at the top of major climbs. As the days lengthen, so does the ride and we should be nearing 35 miles by July. Bike lights are highly recommended. Please bring a mask for when off the bike and review Club rules for COVID-19. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride. Note: start time may shift as days get longer. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27331711.
Leader: Chris Murray, , 443 742 8339 - April 225:45PM
Thu April 22, 2021 - Thursday Hill Ride - C+
Level C+: 13-14mph, 20 - 30 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:45 pm. A moderately hilly ride conquering Main Line hills that regroups at the top of each climb. As the days lengthen, so does the ride and we should be nearing 30 miles by July. No riders doing the listed pace will be dropped. Cue sheets will not be available. Bike lights are highly recommended. Please bring a mask for when off the bike and review Club rules for COVID-19. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555- 5
- April 225:46PM
Thu April 22, 2021 - "C"vilized Thursday Night Hill Ride
Level C: 12mph, 24 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:46 pm. A slower version of the Thursday night hill ride. We start at 5:46 in April, and at 6:01 beginning in May . Preregistration requested but not required. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 - April 225:46PM
Thu April 22, 2021 - "C"vilized Thursday Night Hill Ride
Level C: 12mph, 24 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:46 pm. A slower C pace version of the Thursday night hill ride. We will start at 5:46 PM for April and switch to 6:01 PM beginning in May. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 - April 239:45AM
Fri April 23, 2021 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. UDHS to Cup o' Joe Cafe in Harleysville COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect
Level B-/C+: 13-14.5mph, 46 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:45 am. Pretty loop from Upper Dublin High School to Cup o' Joe Cafe in Harleysville, nex to the Indian Valley Bikeworks bike shop. Mostly upper Montgomery County, with a little bit of Bucks. Pass the Little Neshaminy Creek. Outbound via Horsham Power Line Trail, Wrenfield, Colmar, and Hatfield. Return from Harleysville via Quarry Rd, West Point, and Ambler. On the outbound, we have a mega-Wawa stop at mile 16 for quick bathroom and snack break. Lunch stop in Harleysville is at mile 26. Total climbing is 2057 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect: Please bring masks and hand sanitizer. Safe distancing - 20 ft apart while cycling, at least 6 ft apart when stopped. Please take advantage of on-line preregistration (see link below) - preregistering on-line allows touch-free sign-up and saves you writing time at the ride start. Your contact details will be printed clearly, which helps the Leader. 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/31798936.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - April 2310:00AM
Fri April 23, 2021 - Philadelphia to Fort Washington Friday Forty
Levels C- through D: 11-12mph, 40 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. A forty mile ride from Lloyd Hall (No. 1 Boathouse Row) near the Philadelphia Museum of Art to Fort Washington State Park and back. We'll take a lunch break at the Giant in Flourtown, which has an outdoor dining area. This is the one of several progressively longer Friday step-up rides for BCP D group riders, leading up to the Art Museum to Malvern metric century ride on Friday, May 7. Other riders are welcome to join us for this or any of the Friday rides. Helmet and mask are required. BCP COVID-19 protocols will be in effect Leader: Chuck Herbert, , 215-430-3222 The on-line route map is Lloyd Hall to Fort Washington State Park.
Leaders: Chuck Herbert, , 267-228-1230 and Paul di Francesco, , 215 459 3174 - April 249:00AM
Sat April 24, 2021 - Spring Mill Saturday C Devon ACME
Level C: 11.5-12mph, 29 miles. Meet at Spring Mill SEPTA lot beside Riverbend Cycles. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Moderately paced ride with regrouping at hill tops and traffic signals. We will see 3 bike trails. No potty at the start :( Make a pit stop before you arrive. PLEASE remember your mask for the ACME stop! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Michael Fuller, , 610-551-8256 - April 249:15AM
Sat April 24, 2021 - Toss of the Dice 2.0 - Paoli - 55 Miles
Level C+: 14mph, 35-80 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Various friendly rides departing at specified time and 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. Cue sheets will be available. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Paoli .
Leader: Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010 - April 249:30AM
Sat April 24, 2021 - Tim's Type of Saturday Morning Ride
Level D: 9-12mph, 35-40 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) pace ride for D riders looking for a bit of adventure, longer, and hillier rides than the normal D rides. Please bring mask and helmet (required by the club). Please bring sun screen, water, extra tube, and proper dress for this time of year. We will stop at the Media Bean for a mid ride refueling stop, so bring $. There will be one especially long up hill climb just before lunch. The ride back will still have hills but will be generally downhill. Please come early enough that we can leave promptly at 9:30 Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is to Media Bean 40.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338 - April 251:00AM
Sun April 25, 2021 - Sunny Sunday D MINOR Ride
Level D: 9-12mph, 12-24 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 1:00 am. OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. This ride is for any age rider that is new to biking or to group biking. There will be brief introduction to group biking. We might have a hill or two to challenge and help our physical conditioning. We will allow recovery breathing and regrouping at the top of any hill. Please bring helmet and masks (required by the club). Please bring extra tube, water, sunscreen, and $ for mid-ride snack stop. Smiles, Jokes, and short stories are always welcomed.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338 - April 2512:03PM
Sun April 25, 2021 - Sunday D Major / C Minor Ride - Haddonfield
Level C- through D: 11-13mph, 23.2 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:03 pm. IF THE RAIN STOPS BY 11 AM, THE RIDE IS ON. This is a ride in-between the D and C ride categories for those who want to step up from our Sunny Sunday D rides but who aren'te quite ready for a Sunday C ride. On April 25th we'll head over the river and through the woods (over the Ban Franklin Bridge and through the woods along the Cooper River) to historic Haddonfield NJ, where we'll stop for 20-30 minutes at the high street (King's Hwy.). There is a Saxby's Cafe, an ice cream shop, a British shop and a statue of the famous Camden County Hadrosaurus, discovered nearby in 1858. A helmet and a mask are required. BCP COVID-19 protocols are still in effect. New riders are welcome. In future weeks the Sunday C Spinoff will become the c- ride and we'll add a c+ Sunday ride. The on-line route map is Art Musuem to Haddonfield.
Leader: Chuck Herbert, , 267-228-1230 - April 2512:15PM
Sun April 25, 2021 - C Spinoff - Spring edition
Levels B-: 12-14mph, C: 12mph, 25-40 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. Destination and distance will be determined by the weather that day. True C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some climbing required. Covid restrictions in effect. Wear a mask for meet up and lunch or snack stop. No ride if rain or icy roads at start or 50 percent or more chance of rain during the ride. Pre-registration is not required but greatly preferred.
Leaders: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 and Eugene Sobel, , 215-964-4884 - April 251:00PM
Sun April 25, 2021 - Rollin' near the River, Yardley to Stockton & Back, COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect (ad-hoc ride)
Level C: 12mph, 30 miles. Meet at Town Center parking lot, 25 south main st, yardley, pa, 19067. The ride leaves at 1:00 pm. Easy-paced, flat ride on the canal towpath from Yardley, Bucks County north to Washington Crossing. Cross over to NJ, then meander up to Stockton. Rest stop at the quaint grocery store/cafe on Bridge St in Stockton at the midway point. Recross the river, then head south on the PA canal towpath. Trail/gravel bikes are best suited for towpath, but road bikes can handle this surface. Avoiding River Rd today, especially around New Hope/Lambertville, due to Sunday traffic. Mainly flat terrian - only 455 ft climbing. PRECAUTIONS in effect: please bring masks and hand sanitizer Please maintain safe distancing - 20 ft apart while cycling, and >6 ft apart when stopped. START/FINISH in Yardley: the large, open Town Center parking lot on South Main St, , where the pizzeria and crabcake restaurant are located. There is a Wawa w/restrooms across the street from the parking lot. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - April 2610:00AM
Mon April 26, 2021 - CONSHOHOCKEN- FEINE CAFE
Level D: 10-11mph, 30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We are channeling Tim on this ride. Diana Dooley and I will lead this ride. Take a ride out to Conshohocken via the SRT trail and enjoy a coffee at the Feine Cafe at 8th and Fayette. If rainy, we will cancel by 9 am. Diana Dooley 215-680-2322 Steve Perkiss- Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Steve Perkiss, , 215-852-9093 - April 266:00PM
Mon April 26, 2021 - COS (Church of the Savior) Monday Multi-Level Group Rides, Wayne, PA
Level A through D: 10-18.5mph, 20-35 miles. Meet at Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. WE'RE BACK!!!!!!!! Come ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley Ride Level: D thru A This ride is cross listed at the SCU Meetup site. Please pre-register here or there so that we can get a count of riders before we start. COVID-19 Protocols are still in effect. Please review these on BCP websites. We have experienced ride leaders and sweep riders so no one gets lost! We do not ride on holidays that fall on a Monday ( Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.). Rain cancels the ride but look at Meetup or here for last minute updates when weather is questionable. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Thomas Beckett, , 610-733-7030- 1
- April 2710:00AM
Tue April 27, 2021 - Ride Yer Bike Tuesday FROM CENTRAL PARK
Levels A-/B+: 16-17mph, B-: 13.5-14.5mph, C+/C: 12.5-13.5mph, 47 miles. Meet at Central Park, Doylestown. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Some days we'll ride familiar favorite routes, other days we'll scope out new routes. Today we'll be riding to Lambertville, looping thru NJ and returning from Lumberville. Expect good company, no huge climbs (but a number of steady uphill sections), and lots of scenic country roads. Our rest stop is in Lambertville at mile 19 (art center on the side street opposite CVS). Our lunch stop is at mile 34 at the Lumberville General Store. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely, obey traffic laws and follow: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy - rain cancels, but may reschedule for Wed. NOTE: Ride starts @ 9:30 in May. The 4th Tues. of the month starts @ Central Pk, Doylestown. 5th Tues. (June 29 & Aug. 31) @ Centre Pk Square, Blue Bell Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Central Park-Lambertville-Lumberville.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, Curtis Schwartz, , 215-237-8788 , Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358 and Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 - April 2710:00AM
Tue April 27, 2021 - CANCELLED Tuesday Ride to GET Cafe Narberth
Level D: 8-9.5mph, 20 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Standard Ride to Narberth. Will stop at GET Cafe but if you want French pastries Mitron is in the neighborhood I won’t be able to lead the ride tomorrow. I will have to cancel. There is always the show and go option Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Nancy Geryk, , 215-280-3636- 1
- April 2710:00AM
Tue April 27, 2021 - Tandem Tuesday
Level Tandem: 12-13mph, 27 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The tandem ride leaves at 10:00 am. Weekly tandem ride with singles welcome. This week we will go north from the Betzwood parking area onto the Perkiomen Trail, continue on the PT to the connection with the Skippack Trail, the SKT will take us into Evansburg State Park, we will loop through Evansburg and onto area roads which will bring us back to the PT and then back to Betzwood. We will take a short snack and bathroom break in Evansburg SP. Note that the PT has about 8 miles of gravel riding. It is mostly hard packed fine gravel suitable for 28mm or larger tires. The total climb is 836 feet. Bring snacks and water for rest stop. Ride will leave promptly at the posted ride time. No drops. Preregistration greatly preferred, but not required.. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35792150.
Leader: Manny Menendez, , 610-291-0625 - April 273:30PM
Tue April 27, 2021 - Delightful, Delicious D (& D+/C-) Ride, Tuesday Afternoon Edition COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect
Level C- through D: 10-11.5mph, 25 miles. Meet at Glenside Public Library parking lot. The ride leaves at 3:30 pm. STARTING TIME MOVED EARLIER, DUE TO CLUB ZOOM MEETING TONIGHT. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33896590 24.7 miles, 1364 ft Scheduled for most Tuesday evenings throughout summer. Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away the day's stresses, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. Relaxed pace, peaceful roads in Eastern Montgomery Co. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on return. This Tuesday night ride meets every week throughout summer, weather permitting, unless there is another special club event in a different location (e.g., Member Appreciation Tailgate Social at a multi-group ride site). Toward end of season, this ride will meet earlier (5:45 or 5:30pm), due shorter evening daylight. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33896590.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - April 2810:00AM
Wed April 28, 2021 - Lloyd Hall to Bryn Mawr
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. Hill ride to Bryn Mawr. Coffee at LaColombe and bagel place in same area. We'll head back to the city via one of two choices: a similar route back over the hills and down to Cynwyd Trail, or will wend our way through charming Bryn Mawr neighborhoods to Admore, Narberth etc and back home. It is not necessary to sign up for separate levels; the slower group will simply follow the faster one. No one left behind! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Paul di Francesco, , 215 459 3174- 4
- April 286:00PM
Wed April 28, 2021 - Delightful, Delicious D (and D+/C-) Wednesday Evening Ride, with COVID Precautions in Effect
Level C- through D: 10-12mph, 26 miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. FLOURTOWN TO WHITPAIN RAMBLE. Most summer Wednesday evenings, weather permitting. Gently paced, post-work ride to pedal away stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Peaceful roads Eastern Montgomery Co, w/brief rest stop. Please bring lights. COVID: social distance (20 ft apart while riding, >6 ft apart when stopped). Please bring mask & hand sanitizer. Preregistration saves you writing time at start. If you sign-in at start, please use hand sanitizer. Meet in parking lot of Flourtown Shop Ctr Bethlehem Pike (McDonald's in front, facing the Pike). Once a month, this ride may need to meet earlier in the afternoon, due to BCP Board meeting in the evening. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33302610.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - April 2910:00AM
Thu April 29, 2021 - Thursday Morning Hill Ride
Level D: 10mph, 28 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This week we go up Williamson Road to Youngs Ford Road and then descend below sea level to Flat Rock Boat Launch on Waverly Road. We return up Hollow Road to Hagys Ford and descend Righters Mill Road to the Cynwyd Trail and West Laurel Hill Cemetary. Coffee and lunch (veggie and vegan options available) outdoors overlooking the Schuylkill River at The Landing Kitchen beside the Pencoyd Bridge. I will cancel the ride at 9 AM if it is raining. If I don't cancel, the ride is on. If you are in doubt, call or text me. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Jeff Berger, , 302-562-0935 - April 295:45PM
Thu April 29, 2021 - THURSDAY HILL B RIDE
Level B: 15mph, 25 - 35 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:45 pm. A hillier ride out west that regroups at the top of major climbs. As the days lengthen, so does the ride and we should be nearing 35 miles by July. Bike lights are highly recommended. Please bring a mask for when off the bike and review Club rules for COVID-19. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride. Note: start time may shift as days get longer. Optional after ride drink at Parks on Tap or Cosmic Cafe. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/113088.
Leader: Chris Murray, , 443 742 8339 - April 295:45PM
Thu April 29, 2021 - Thursday Hill Ride C+
Level C+: 13-14mph, 20 - 30 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:45 pm. A moderately hilly ride conquering Main Line hills that regroups at the top of each climb. As the days lengthen, so does the ride and we should be nearing 30 miles by July. No riders doing the listed pace will be dropped. Cue sheets will not be available. Bike lights are highly recommended. Please bring a mask for when off the bike and review Club rules for COVID-19. Optional after ride drink at Parks on Tap or Cosmic Cafe. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 - April 295:46PM
Thu April 29, 2021 - "C"vilized Thursday Night Hill Ride
Level C: 12mph, 24 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:46 pm. A slower version of the Thursday night hill ride. We start at 5:46 in April, and at 6:01 beginning in May . Preregistration requested but not required. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578- 1
- April 296:00PM
Thu April 29, 2021 - Delightful, Delicious "D" (and D+/C-) Ride, Thursday evening Edition, COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT
Level C- through D: 10-11.5mph, 15-30 miles. Meet at Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away work stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Meet in same parking lot as the "Multi-Level Conshohocken Rides". Start by riding on Schuylkill River Trail, and/or, Cross County Trail, which connects the Schuylkill w/Plymouth Meeting . As riders get stronger, we can turn off the trails and explore some pretty roads in the area. Please bring lights in case we return at dark. COVID PRECAUTIONS in EFFECT. Please bring masks and hand sanitizer. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - April 309:30AM
Fri April 30, 2021 - Philadelphia to Valley Forge Friday Flat Fifty
Levels C- through D: 11.5-12.5mph, 50 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 9:30 am. A fifty mile ride from Lloyd Hall (No. 1 Boathouse Row) near the Philadelphia Museum of Art to Valley Forge National Historic Park. We'll stop for a bathroom break at mile 17 and a small lunch at the Cabin Gift Shop (and cafe) in Valley Forge NHP. at mile 26. This is the fourth of five progressively longer Friday step-up rides for BCP D group riders, leading up to the Art Museum to Malvern metric century ride on Friday, May 7. The route is mostly flat (1,400 ft of climbing) with some hills in valley Forge NHP. Other riders are welcome to join us for this or any of the Friday rides. Helmet and mask are required. BCP COVID-19 protocols will be in effect . Note the 9:30 am start rather than the usual 10 am. The on-line route map is Lloyd Hall to Valley Forge Flat Fifty.
Leaders: Chuck Herbert, , 267-228-1230 and Paul di Francesco, , 215 459 3174 - April 309:30AM
Fri April 30, 2021 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. Horsham Library to Valley Forge Cabin Cafe/Shop (to meet Chuck Herbert's "Friday 50" Group from the Art Museum). COVID PRECAUTIONS in Effect
Level B-: 14mph, 52 miles. Meet at Horsham Township Library. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. For /30: Pretty loop from Horsham Library on Babylon Rd down to Conshohocken, then to Valley Forge for lunch at the Chapel Cabin Shop/Cafe at Mile 26. On the way out to Valley Forge, there is a Wawa in West Conshohocken at Mile 15, if needed. Return from Valley Forge via Country Club Rd to Pawlings Rd to the SRT, then through Norristown Farm Park. Towards the end of the ride, we'll be passing Centre Square Park on Yost Rd - bathrooms are available if needed. Total climbing 2812 ft. COVID PRECAUTIONS remain in effect: please bring mask and hand sanitizer and maintain safe distancing. Please take advantage of on-line pre-registration (see link below), for touch-free sign-up. You'll save writing time at the ride start. 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/35855903.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862