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Level D: 9-12mph, 15-25 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. Today’s ride will be a delightful ride for a delectable snack stop at dedicated VicePresident Chuck’s house. There will be delicious edibles, coffee, and drinks. This ride will be D-best ride to celebrate the D riders, who have decided to ride on many Summer Sunday D rides throughout the summer. We hope the D riders will continue to ride through the fall and winter as well. Please wear Helmet(required by the club.). Please bring water, sunscreen, extra tube and tools to fix a flat. There will be a hill or two to defeat, but we will collect our breaths at the top of the hills. Then we have a nice downhill trip back to the start.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

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Levels C: 12mph, 25 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop. Meet at the Italian Fountain, near the gazebo at the azalea garden. This Sunday we will ride up toward Erdenheim but turn around before descending Hull to go to Chuck Herbert's house in Chestnut Hill for refreshments and company
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 and Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 

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Level D: 10.5mph, 30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. D Ride to Feine Cafe in Conshy. 10.5 mph. Monday October 2nd @ 10:00 am. Well, finally it looks like sunshine/ no rain!! Let's test it out and ride up to Feine in Conshy- our usual way: SRT, Umbria, SRT, back same way, through cemetery, home. Leader: Diana D, 215-680-2322. Please pre-register. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Diana Dooley, , 215 680 2322

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Level C-: 10.5-13mph, 20 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. We'll go to the top of Bryn Mawr Ave to the the friendly driveway and the point of no return. Then take Old Gulph Road into Narberth.We'll break at railwoad station for a snack from cheese shop or GET Cafe. Our return will take us on Meetinghouse Lane to Conshohocken St Road to the left on St Asaphs that will take us on the downhill into the MLK. We'll take the MLK back to the Cosmic Cafe, but feel free to take the SRT if you prefer. Weather warming up, should be a fun ride! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: James McElwain, , 215-990-9745

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Level C-: 11mph, 25 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 9:00 am. A recurring ride in the general Penn Valley Area - ie the Hills! Destinations and length of rides open to rider input. PLEASE NOTE NEW 9AM START TIME!! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Paul di Francesco, , 215 459 3174

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Level B-: 14mph, 40 miles. Meet at Laurel Beech Park. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. For 10/6: Easy-schmeasy ride from Laurel Beech Park in Chestnut Hill to Audubon/Trooper for coffee, via the Schuylkill River Trail. Leave early at 8:30am, in order to beat the afternoon heat and the rain predicted for the afternoon. Plan to return by 12:30 at the latest. START/FINISH at Laurel Beech Park: Park is near Cheltenham Ave on East Mermaid Lane. Gravel parking lot with portapotty, next to Robertson's Florist/Nursery/Greenhouse. 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. 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/42018283.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 9-11mph, 17-20 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This is our Friday friendly and social ride. Our destination will be EITHER: our old Friday Fav, Paper Trail Coffee Shop out MLK to Wissahickon Trail and back along Kelly Dr., OR, an alternate destination of approximately similar distance and challenge that may be suggested when we meet. So if you have a great destination and can help guide the way, we will take a quick vote, and go! If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Mary Jo Harris, , 215-760-4641

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Levels B: 14-15mph, 35-80 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. Various friendly rides per DAILY RIDE CALENDAR departing FROM THE PARKING ATTENDANT BOOTH at specified time and ranging 35-80 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. Pre-registration preferred. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 and Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010 

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Level B: 15-16mph, 84 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. This is the rescheduled Toss of the Dice Sat ride. A trip to C'est La Vie bakery, which closes at the end of the month. We ride for pastries. We will regroup as needed but riders are expected to maintain the group pace. The on-line route map is New Hope - C'est La Vie.
Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

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Level D: 9-12mph, 12-24 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. OWLS(Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) pace through Fairmount Park and beyond. See weekly ride list for description of the ride.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

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Levels C: 12mph Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop. Meet at the Italian Fountain, near the gazebo at the azalea garden. We do not go on the Sunday of the Scenic Schuylkill Century (September 11 in 2022).
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 and Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 

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Level D: 10.5mph, 26 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. D ride monday october 9th to Conshy. Let’s go back to 4th st Deli- still warm enough to sit out back. Friends? Come back and join us! Miss you! 10:00 am Leader: Diana Dooley. 215-680-2322. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Diana Dooley, , 215 680 2322

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Levels B+: 16-17mph, B-: 14-15mph, C+: 13-14mph, C: 12-13mph, 41-50 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. JOIN US FOR OUR RYBT RIDER APPRECIATION CELEBRATION, A JOINT BCP AND SCU EVENT. Whether you are a regular, or a first timer perhaps taking a mental health day off from work, come ride with us as we celebrate the 2023 riding season at Pizza Time Saloon in West Point (8 miles from the finish). Please pre-register so we have a headcount to give to Pizza Time Saloon. We'll have 4 paces available, each riding the same route to the first rest stop (Heebner Park @ mile 14). After that all groups will ride a similar route, but with each adding some miles so that we can arrive around the same time. Expect good company on safe/low trafficked roads and relatively mild terrain for the area (we do get to go up Bean Rd. though). We'll regroup as needed, but be prepared to maintain the posted pace. Must also be willing to ride safely and obey traffic laws.Please sign up so we can know how many to expect. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy (rain cancels, but likely to reschedule for Wednesday). Will make a call at least an hour prior to start time. The on-line route maps are: 12-13 mph (41 miles), 13-14 mph (44 miles), 14-15 mph (47 miles) and 16-17 mph (50 miles).
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 , Curtis Schwartz, , 215-237-8788 and Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358 

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Level C-: 10.5-13mph, 25 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. Let’s head out to the Farmer’s Market, and we’ll enjoy our snack on the sunny patio.We’ll take Sedgley up to the Park, across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge to Chamounix and then to BMA and passed the former Barnes Museum. And then wind our way to Ardmore.Coming back we'll take the slightly longer route through Cobbs Creek. Should be back by 1 PM. Hope you can make it! Cue sheets will not be available. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: James McElwain, , 215-990-9745

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Level C-: 11mph, 25 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 9:00 am. A recurring ride in the general Penn Valley Area - ie the Hills! Destinations and length of rides open to rider input. PLEASE NOTE NEW 9AM START TIME!! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Paul di Francesco, , 215 459 3174

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Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 45 miles. Meet at Holicong Park, Buckingham. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Very pretty and scenic route by Charlie B, based in Bucks County, PA, and Hunterdon County, NJ. This is a peaceful route leaving from Buckingham. Optional quick stop for bathroom & snack at Mile 9 in Stockton. Lunch stop in Frenchtown at Mile 27. After the lunch stop, we have a 9-mile flat stretch on River Rd/NJ-29. Return to PA via the bridge at Bulls Island. If riders need another brief stop for water/bathroom/snack, the Lumberville Store is at Mile 37. Total climbing 2304 ft, averaging 52 ft/mile. No killer climbs. Most of the climbing is before the lunch stop, then we are up on a fairly level plateau. 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. 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/33882020.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 9.5-11mph, 17 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. 10 mph, 17 miles. Friday the 13th can be very lucky starting with a nice easy bike ride. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, LLoyd Hall, #1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr. east Fairmount Park. The ride leaves at 10 AM.Come join this easy, enjoyable, social bike ride into Wissahickon Park.Mostly flat, mostly paved trail some gravel parts on Wissahickon Trail. If Paper trail coffee shop is closed (as it often is) we will continue on to the next coffee shop.If KYW is reporting rain outside their studios an hour before ride start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Suzette Dutch, , 513-967-8069

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Levels C: 12mph, 25 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 2:00 pm. Thursday Hills on Friday. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 and Chuck Martin, , 215-833-7953 

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Levels B: 15mph, 35-80 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Postponed to Sunday. We will ride to Media this week. The forecast is not good - it if doesn't improve we will postpone the ride to Sunday. Please check this listing in the morning to see if we are going ahead. Please also note the 9:15 start time 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. Pre-registration preferred. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Media / Ridley Park.
Leaders: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 and Matthew Bidwell, , 215-300-8880 

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Level C-: 12mph, 46 miles. Meet at 30th Street Station. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. Gather at 8 am at the gate for NJT Atlantic City Line Train (ATLC 4671 departing at 8:20 am). We'll exit the train at Egg Harbor City station at 9:31 am with a short break at Wawa. The route goes through the historic town of Batso and the adventure truly begins on the 9 miles of unpaved roads/trails through the Wharton State Forest. Lunch stop is Christine's House of Kingfish BBQ. Final stop is planned at Wawa on way to the Lindenwold Patco station for return to Philly. IMPORTANT NOTES: 1 - Bring bungie cord or velcro strap to secure your bike on the train 2 - Most of the unpaved roads/trails are packed sand, but there is also loose gravel and loose sand sections. The Sugar Sand can be hard packed or very loose, depending upon recent weather. Use of a bike with tires at least 32mm wide (35mm+ is better) is recommended; Don’t underestimate the sugar sand. Use of off-road pedals are recommended, in case you need to walk any part of the sugar sand sections. 3 - Sunset on 10/15/23 is 6:23 pm - arrival is planned at Lindenwold station by 4 pm. Lights are recommended in case of a later arrival. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://www.strava.com/routes/3139386169550828762.
Leader: Rob Gusky, , 920-573-5128

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Level C+: 13.5-14mph, 42 +/- miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:55 am. Assemble at 8:55. Depart at 9:00 SHARP! Start with typical ride toward Devon, riding through West Fairmount Park, Wynnwood, Kerakung, Havertown, Haverford, and Bryn Mawr, but then continuing on Ithan Avenue through Villanova, and getting to Bala Starbucks via Williamson Road and climb up Mill Creek Road. At mile 26 or so, 35 minute coffee stop (it's all about the coffee), then finishing with down and up the Bala Cynwyd Heritage Trail and East Fairmount Park Loops. Approx. 2,200 feet of climbing. Will regroup if necesary, but riders are expected to maintain the group pace. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Jeffrey Braff, , 215-837-2808

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Level B: 15mph, 45 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Rescheduled Toss of the Dice from Saturday. Friendly B Ride to Media. We regroup on hills and stop for pastries. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22961649.
Leader: Matthew Bidwell, , 215-300-8880

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Levels C: 12mph Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop. Meet at the Italian Fountain, near the gazebo at the azalea garden.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 and Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 

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Level D: 10.5mph, 30? miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Monday D ride to Barnes and Noble, plymouth mtg. Oct. 16th. @ 10:00. Let’s do this again: out SRT, Umbria, cross-county trail. Cafe inside store;we can buy a book! On way back through Laurel Hill Cemetery we can stop and share a poem or two. Leader: Diana Dooley 215-680-2322. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Diana Dooley, , 215 680 2322

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Level D: 10.5mph, 21 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Nice easy ride to Marberth train station and a snack from Cheese shop or GET Cafe. We’ll head up through the Park to the Strawberry Manion Bridge to Chamonix.. Then exit at Ford Rd and add a few new wrinkles through the Lord & Taylor Parking lot and some new side streets. Full Disclosure: latter part of route is from the Paul DiFrancesco playbook. Heading home we.ll go back either through St, Asaphs or back through the Park. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: James McElwain, , 215-990-9745

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Levels C-: 11mph, D: 9.5-11mph, 19 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 11:00 am. Come exploring with us Wednesday. Note the NEW START TIME to take advantage of “balmy” fall temperatures and partial sunshine. We have an idea for a an upcoming Friday “Alternate to Paper Trail” ride. We are looking for the best route in case this one turns out to have unwelcome surprises like pot holes, traffic, etc. Don’t think it does, but this will be an opportunity to make route changes before putting the ride on a future Friday schedule. This ride will be about 19 miles, mostly on streets with bike lanes, and partly on the Cobbs Creek Trail and SRT. Highlights, in addition to Cobbs Creek Trail, will be the wide bike lane on Lindberg Boulevard, a stop at the Watt Khmer Temple and another at Bartram’s Garden, plus a ride over the Weave Bridge on the Penn Athletic Campus. For coffee along the way we will find a Dunkin’, or maybe a Wendy’s. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Mary Jo Harris, , 215-760-4641 and Suzette Dutch, , 513-967-8069 

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Level C-: 11mph, 25 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 9:30 am. A recurring ride in the general Penn Valley Area - ie the Hills! Destinations and length of rides open to rider input. PLEASE NOTE NEW 9:30 START TIME starting this week! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Paul di Francesco, , 215 459 3174

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Levels B-: 13-14mph, C: 12-13mph, 48 miles. Meet at 593 Main St., New Holland - please park in the lot across from Sheetz, near the corner of N. Shirk and Main St. . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Please preregister so we can know how many to expect and arrive at least 15 minutes early. Bathrooms and water available at Sheetz, across the Street from where we'll park. Convenient to change before the drive home. Join us as we explore Amish Country on a very scenic route with very little traffic other than buggies. Expect to see silos, more silos, even more silos and lots of Amish and Mennonite Churches, farms, horses, donkeys, cows, sheep and perhaps a camel or two (we go by a camel farm). Mostly rolling terrain, with some occasional climbing here and there. Gas station rest stop on the way out at mile 10, lunch stop in Lititz at mile 25: park w/bathrooms or pizza, sandwiches, etc. in town, and final rest stop at Bird-in-Hand Bakery: ice cream, great homemade jams and jellies, baked goods and fantastic pretzels (mile 41). Will regroup as needed, but must be able to ride the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely & obey traffic laws.heck day of the ride if weather is iffy (rain cancels, but likely to reschedule for the following Thursday). Will make a call at least two hours prior to start time. The on-line route map is Amish 48.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 and Bob Doyle, , 703-963-9905 

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Level B-: 14mph, 45-50, +/- miles. Start location to be determined. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. 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.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 9-10.5mph, 19 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. For a change, let’s take our shorter Friday ride on a round trip tour of the outskirts of Center City. Following (mostly) bike lanes, the SRT, and the Delaware River Trail, we will head down through South Philly, then up the Delaware River to the Near North East to Little Susie’s at Lehigh and Belgrade for coffee, hand pies or bagels. The return will follow the Lehigh Ave. bike lane back to Fairmount Park and Kelly Drive. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Mary Jo Harris, , 215-760-4641

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Level C-: 12.5mph, 30 miles. Meet at Theater lot across from hotels. The ride leaves at 1:05 pm. Tandem ride with singles very welcome. Loop ride north of the hotel with a coffee/pastry stop in New Oxford at mile 18. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44700113.
Leader: MANUEL COELHO, , 732-259-8990

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Level C: 12mph, 25 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 2:00 pm. Thursday Hills on Friday. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578

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Levels B: 15mph, 35-80 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Postponed until Sunday for a "farewell Chris" ride. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36314545.
Leaders: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 and Matthew Bidwell, , 215-300-8880 

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Level B through C: 12.5mph, 52 miles. Meet at Theater lot across from hotels. The ride leaves at 9:20 am. Tandem ride with singles very welcome. Loop ride south of the hotel to Littlestown, PA (snack/bathroom stop at 20 miles) and Taneytown, MD (lunch stop at mile 31). We will stick to scenic low traffic back roads. This ride does not go thru Gettysburg. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44610142.
Leader: MANUEL COELHO, , 732-259-8990

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Level D: 11mph, 40 miles. Meet at Ardmore Farmers Market . The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Let’s ride to our favorite lunch stop in KOP, the Wegmans market. Ride will leave from Ardmore Farmers Market out thru the Mill Creek detour to pick up the SRT in Conshohocken . Ride will then follow the SRT to the CVT and our lunch stop at Wegmans. Return route will be CVT to SRT to Cynwyd trail back to our start at the Ardmore Farmers Market. Ride is cancelled if KYW is reporting rain outside of their studio 1 hour prior to the start. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: William Staten, , 215-668-8206

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Level B-: 13.5mph, 57 miles. Meet at Wyndham Hotel Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Fall Foliage Weekend Ride: Fall Foliage 57 Bonneuville, Taneytown, Emmitsburg, Carroll Valley, Fairfield and Gettysburg.14 MPH pace, 2356 feet of elevation The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44653252.
Leader: Jeff Kochanowicz, ,

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Level C-: 12-13mph, 33 miles. Meet at 30th Street Station. The ride leaves at 8:15 am. This multi-modal ride features a visit to the largest Hindu temple outside Asia, which opened this month in New Jersey. The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham took 12 years to build and was completed in 2023. This adventure begins at 30th St Station via Septa Train 9773 departing 8:37 am to Levittown-Tullytown. Route highlights include 6 miles on the D&L Canal trail and 5 miles on the D&R Canal trail. The temple visit will also be our lunch stop at the onsite Shayona Cafe. With its all-vegetarian cuisine, Shayona is the perfect way to experience some traditional and authentic tastes of India. The final leg will be biking 13 miles to the Trenton Transit Center to board Riverline to Camden with transfer to Patco with planned return to Philly by 4 pm. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://www.strava.com/routes/3146482033245766874.
Leader: Rob Gusky, , 920-573-5128

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Level B: 15mph, 60 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Toss of the Dice rescheduled from Saturday to have a chance for a last ride with Chris. One last spin out to the Buttery! The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36314545.
Leader: Matthew Bidwell, , 215-300-8880

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Level B through C: 12.5mph, 38 miles. Meet at Theater lot across from hotels. The ride leaves at 9:20 am. Tandem ride with singles very welcome. Loop ride with snack/bathroom stop at mile 13 in McSherrystown, ride thru a portion of the Gettysburg NP, coffee stop at mile 31 in Gettysburg, and back to the hotel. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44610458.
Leader: MANUEL COELHO, , 732-259-8990

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Levels C: 12mph Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop. Meet at the Italian Fountain, near the gazebo at the azalea garden. We do not go on the Sunday of the Scenic Schuylkill Century (September 11 in 2022).
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 and Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 

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Levels D: 10.5mph, 27 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Monday D ride to Conshohocken, Oct 23rd @ 10:00. Mike says the brazilian coffee shop is closed mondays, soooo let’s go to Feine. We will visit the “Brazeelyuns”another day! you know the way: SRT, Umbria, SRT, 8th st. Back thru cemetery, or on main st manyunk if don’t like cemetery. However, it is near. Halloween, so if you wear. scary costume. you may be protected…. Leaders: Diana D, 215-680-2322 and Steve P. 215-852-9093 Please pre-register. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Diana Dooley, , 215 680 2322 and Steve Perkiss, , 215-852-9093 

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Levels D: 10.5mph, 27 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. D Ride to Conshy, 10.5 mph oct. 23rd @ 10:00. Mike says Brazilian Coffee shop still closed on Mondays so we’ll go back to Feine . Maybe another day try the “Brazeeehlyuns!” Leaders: Diana D, 215-680-2322 and Steve P, 215-852-9093. Please pre-register. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Diana Dooley, , 215 680 2322 and Steve Perkiss, , 215-852-9093 

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Levels D: 10.5mph, 27 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. D Ride to Conshy, 10.5 mph oct. 23rd @ 10:00. Mike says Brazilian Coffee shop still closed on Mondays so we’ll go back to Feine . Maybe another day try the “Brazeeehlyuns!” Leaders: Diana D, 215-680-2322 and Steve P, 215-852-9093. Please pre-register. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Diana Dooley, , 215 680 2322 and Steve Perkiss, , 215-852-9093 

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Levels D: 10.5mph, 27 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. D Ride to Conshy, 10.5 mph oct. 23rd @ 10:00. Mike says Brazilian Coffee shop still closed on Mondays so we’ll go back to Feine . Maybe another day try the “Brazeeehlyuns!” Leaders: Diana D, 215-680-2322 and Steve P, 215-852-9093. Please pre-register. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Diana Dooley, , 215 680 2322 and Steve Perkiss, , 215-852-9093 

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Levels D: 10.5mph, 27 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. D Ride , 10.5-11 mph, Mon Oct 23rd @ 10:00. Mike said the Brazilian Bakery is still closed on Mondays, sooooo back to Feine Cafe. We will have to visit the "Brazeelyuns" another day I think! You know our pathways: SRT, Umbria, Shawmut, back to SRT, up to 8th st in the back. Home: through cemetery, but for those who do not like these places, especially since it's almost Halloween, can go through Manyunk Main Street. If you wear a costume ,you may be protected.... Leaders: Diana D., 215-680-2322 and Steve P. 215-852-9093. Please pre register. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Diana Dooley, , 215 680 2322 and Steve Perkiss, , 215-852-9093 

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Levels D: 10.5mph, 27 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. D Ride , 10.5-11 mph, Mon Oct 23rd @ 10:00. Mike said the Brazilian Bakery is still closed on Mondays, sooooo back to Feine Cafe. We will have to visit the "Brazeelyuns" another day I think! You know our pathways: SRT, Umbria, Shawmut, back to SRT, up to 8th st in the back. Home: through cemetery, but for those who do not like these places, especially since it's almost Halloween, can go through Manyunk Main Street. If you wear a costume ,you may be protected.... Leaders: Diana D., 215-680-2322 and Steve P. 215-852-9093. Please pre register. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Diana Dooley, , 215 680 2322 and Steve Perkiss, , 215-852-9093 

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Level D: 9mph, 25 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. With the weather a little cooler, we will have an indoor breakfast at Nudy's Cafe Conshohocken. So bundle up, pedal briskly, let's go! If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level D: 11.5mph, 25 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. The weather is looking good for Tuesday so let’s head out to the Farmer’s Market, and we’ll enjoy our snack on the sunny patio and/or indoors if too chilly. .We’ll take Sedgley up to the Park, across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge to Chamounix and then to BMA and Highland. And then wind our way to Ardmore.Coming back we'll take the slightly longer route through Cobbs Creek. Should be back by 1 PM. Hope you can make it! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: James McElwain, , 215-990-9745

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Level D: 9mph, 25 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Alternate meeting, 9th and Locust Sts by 10 am! We will take the PATCO HIGHSPEED LINE over the Ben Franklin Bridge to avoid three flights of steps on the north walkway. From the Walter Rand Transportation Center to Brooklawn, NJ along the Camden and Gloucester City. Our late breakfast or early lunch will be at the Empire Diner. The way home will be to the Woodcrest station of the highspeed line for those over 65 can get the PATCO Highspeed Line senior transit card. Bring $10.00 for this. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level C-: 11mph, 25 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 9:30 am. A recurring ride in the general Penn Valley Area - ie the Hills! Destinations and length of rides open to rider input. PLEASE NOTE NEW 9:30 AM START TIME!! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Paul di Francesco, , 215 459 3174

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Level B-/C+: 13.5-14mph, 62 (or, 50 short-cut) miles. Meet at Salisbury Township Park in Gap, 750 White Horse Rd., Gap, PA 17527. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Another 5-Star, scenic route by Charlie B. in Lancaster County, to enjoy as much fall foliage as we can! Route includes a covered bridge, an organic farm with camels, and plenty of picturesques roads, including Creek Rd along the Octoraro Creek. Rolling terrain with a few brisk climbs in the first half, but the second half is more gentle. Food options include Sunrise Grocery (Amish store) at Mile 16, Sadie's Bake Shop at Mile 22, in the "middle of nowhere", a Sheetz convenience store at Mile 39, and the Lapp Valley Farm & Creamery for ice cream at Mile 51. Total elevation gain is 3175 ft. There is a self-guided 50-Mile Short-cut option: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37918989, 2707 ft climbing. The ridewithgps.com link for the 62-mile route is below. The 62- and the 50-mile routes stay together for the first 36 miles, then the 50-miler cuts off. The two routes rejoin later. Starting point at the park in Gap is just off US-30, near the Speedway gas station and store. There is also a Wawa nearby. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34511579.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 9-10.5mph, 19 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. For a change, let’s take our shorter Friday ride on a round trip tour of the outskirts of Center City. Following (mostly) bike lanes, the SRT, and the Delaware River Trail, we will head down through South Philly, then up the Delaware River to the Near North East to Little Susie’s at Lehigh and Belgrade for coffee, hand pies or bagels. The return will follow the Lehigh Ave. bike lane back to Fairmount Park and Kelly Drive. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Mary Jo Harris, , 215-760-4641

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Level D: 9mph, 50 miles. Meet at 30th Street Station. The ride leaves at 7:55 am. Let's join the Very Best Hot Dogs ride, lead by Steve Trobovic ( see discrimination below ) This will be a SEPTA train assist from 30th Street station to the Elm Street Station in Norristown. So meet by 7:55 am on the platform for the # 208 Manayunk / Norristown Line, 8:04 am. [ Saturday, Sunday schedule ]. Getting off at the Elm St station, end of the line with a high platform for easy egress. Then cycle 13 miles to the actual start of the Very Best Hot Dogs ride by 10:30 am. Returning to the Elm Street Station to catch the 3:40 pm or 4:41 pm scheduled train back to Philadelphia an hour later. There is the option of cycling back to Philly, making the ride 67 miles vs 50 miles. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level C+: 13.5-14mph, 54+/- miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:10 am. Assemble at 8:10. Depart at 8:15 SHARP! Ride through West Fairmount Park, Bala Cynwyd. Merion, Havertown, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Devon, Wayne, Conshohocken, etc., finishing with Manayunk Bridge and East Fairmount Park Loops. At mile 26 or so, 35-minute coffee stop at Pour Richards (it's all about the coffee). Many hills (approx. 3,100 feet of climbing), including 10 or so relatively long ones, but no killers. Will regroup if necessary, but riders are expected to maintain the group pace. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Pour Richard’s w/ Fmont Loops .
Leader: Jeffrey Braff, , 215-837-2808

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Levels B: 15mph, 35-80 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. Various friendly rides per DAILY RIDE CALENDAR departing FROM THE PARKING ATTENDANT BOOTH at specified time and ranging 35-80 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. Pre-registration preferred. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 and Matthew Bidwell, , 215-300-8880 

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Level C+: 13mph, 54 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Join us for a scenic 54 miles and 2,764 feet of climbing as we head west to Paoli for lunch. Should be a beauty of a day! We'll end the ride at the Cosmic cafe (perhaps we'll get lucky and there will be live music when we get there). Bring a tube, even if you ride a tubeless. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Paoli AltRt2 Original.
Leader: Rob Weber, , 610-889-2255

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Level B-/C+: 13.5-14mph, 62 (or, 50 short-cut) miles. Meet at Salisbury Township Park in Gap, 750 White Horse Rd., Gap, PA 17527. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. DATE CHANGED to FRIDAY, Oct. 27, due to SCU PICNIC RIDES on Saturday, Oct. 28. Another 5-Star, scenic route by Charlie B. in Lancaster County, to enjoy as much fall foliage as we can! Route includes a covered bridge, an organic farm with camels, and plenty of picturesques roads, including Creek Rd along the Octoraro Creek. Rolling terrain with a few brisk climbs in the first half, but the second half is more gentle. Food options include Sunrise Grocery (Amish store) at Mile 16, Sadie's Bake Shop at Mile 22, in the "middle of nowhere", a Sheetz convenience store at Mile 39, and the Lapp Valley Farm & Creamery for ice cream at Mile 51. Total elevation gain is 3175 ft. There is a self-guided 50-Mile Short-cut option: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37918989, 2707 ft climbing. The ridewithgps.com link for the 62-mile route is below. The 62- and the 50-mile routes stay together for the first 36 miles, then the 50-miler cuts off. The two routes rejoin later. TWO LEADERS, TWO PACES: Leon Singletary will lead a 14.5 - 15 group, and Linda will lead a 13.5 - 14 group. If you would like to lead this group at a third pace, THANK YOU! Please contact LMc, so that we can add another group listing. Starting point at the park in Gap is just off US-30, near the Speedway gas station and store. There is also a Wawa nearby. ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION is strongly encouraged for COVID mitigation - avoid having to touch the pen & paper. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34511579.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level C- through D: 11mph, 25 miles. Meet at Cromby Trail Head, Schuylkill Trail Head, Phoenixville, PA. The ride leaves at 10:30 am. Riding to Pottstown on the very scenic newest section of the SRT. Mostly paved trail and some road. Sit down lunch at Very Best Hotdogs. A retro restaurant with 1921 lunch counter and juke boxes. https://thenewverybest.com. On the return, we ride through Riverfront Park where the Manatawny Creek joins the Schuylkill River. Option to add miles into Berks county on the SRT. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Steve Trobovic, , 610-710-1810

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Level B-: 14mph, 63 miles. Meet at French Creek State Park, parking lot at Hopewell Lake, near the boat launch area. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. An incredibly scenic ride through the Oley Valley in Berks County. Thanks to Rich Wagner for the original version of this picturesque route, and thanks to Charlie B. to updating the route. Featuring the crossing of two covered bridges, Three rest stops. One at your standard convenience store. One at a great little deli/restaurant in the quaint town of Oley. And even one at a chocolatier. Terrain will consist of significant climbs for the first and last 15 miles , but this route has been adjusted, so that the beginning and ending climbs over the ridge are more gentle, less steep. The middle 30 is rolling to flat. This will be one of the prettiest rides you will do this year. Cue sheets will be available. Total climbing 3847 feet. We will stop to regroup as needed. DRIVING DIRECTIONS to French Creek State Park: Take the Main PA Turnpike (I-76) West to the Downingtown Exit. This is two exits beyond (west of) the Valley Forge exit. After leaving the Turnpike, take PA 100 North/Pottstown Pike for 4 miles. You will pass through the town of Eagle. Turn left onto Conestoga Rd/PA-401 West. Stay on 401 West for 6 miles, then turn right onto PA-345 North/Bulltown Rd. Follow PA-345 North for 4 miles. There will be signs on 345 for French Creek State Park, and Hopewell Lake. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34361926.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 9-12mph, 12-24 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. This ride is for those younger riders, who are returning to biking after a layoff and are looking for easier rides. Please wear helmet(required by the club.) Please bring extra tube and tools to repair a flat, water, proper dress for the weather, sun screen, and $ for mid-ride snack stop. There might be a hill or two, but we will regroup to catch our breaths at the top of the hills.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

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Levels C: 12mph Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:15 pm. A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 and Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 

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Level C- through 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. Easy ride to Tricycle except for Umbria- return, pre- Halloween, through the cemetery. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Steve Perkiss, , 215-852-9093

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Level D: 10.5mph, 19 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Out the SRT to the statue of the much maligned Ulysses S Grant, up into the park , across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge to Chamounix. We’ll then take the Easter Seals Route to BMA to Narberth train park. Here we'll enjoy our snack from the Cheese Shop or GET. Additionally, your Leader will demonstrate how to carve and create your own bicycle helmet out of a pumpkin!! Going home there will be hills but mostly going down. This will be a nice easy friendly ride so come on out! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: James McElwain, , 215-990-9745

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