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Standard Listing Calendar | Grouped List
January 2025
- January 110:45AM
Wed January 1, 2025 - New Year's Day Ride to the Mummers" Parade—(please read description of ride carefully)
Level D: 9-12mph, 14-25 miles. Meet at SEPTA Conshohocken Station . The ride leaves at 10:45 am. The ride will be on the Schuylkill River Trail and down town to the Kimmel Center to watch the Mummers stroll past there. Please wear helmet(required by the club.) Please bring extra tube and tools to fix a flat, proper dress for the weather, water, and $ for mid-ride snack stop. However, we willl be stopping at the Cosmic Cafe for their annual foundation party. This party is free, but they ask for donations to continue the mission of the Cosmic Cafe Foundation, that supports special need employees that would have difficulty finding jobs. Please check starting time the week before New Years Day. There is a train to Conshohocken from the 30th Street Station that leaves at 10:AM. There is the option of returning by train back to Conshohocken at 2, 3, or 4 PM from 30th Street Station. If you are using the trains, remember to bring your Senior Pass or leave time to get a ticket. If you decide to ride back to Conshohocken, it starts to get dark early. Please have adequate lights for your return trip. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 11:00 am.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338 - January 39:30AM
Fri January 3, 2025 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. This is the generic description. Specific details will be posted on daily calendar for each Friday.
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 - January 48:30AM
Sat January 4, 2025 - Toss of the Dice
Levels B: 15mph 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 ranging from 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. Typically Andrew &/or Nick leads and Simon sweeps and, if needed, leads a slower pace ride. Check daily listing for route information. During the summer season there is an optional after-ride drink at the Waterworks beer garden. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Nick Gunderson, , 952-292-8396 and Andrew Miller, , 215-370-0394 - January 49:00AM
Sat January 4, 2025 - Winter Wanna B
Level B-: 14.5mph, 30 - 60 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum.. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Friendly scenic rides involving hills, a nice coffee shop, and pastries. Length of ride is dependent on high temperature of the day. We'll regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride the listed pace, which is the average speed at the end of the ride. Bring the ability and tools/tubes to fix a flat and money for the coffee stop. Details of each ride and route will be listed a couple of days before the ride. Ride may be cancelled up to one hour prior to ride. Always check the website first. Preregistration is encouraged.
Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 - January 49:00AM
Sat January 4, 2025 - It Is What It Is
Level B-: 14mph Meet at Cynwyd Heritage Trail Head Parking Lot Montgomery and Bala Avenues (Trails End Cafe). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Various friendly rides ranging 30 - 65 miles (Off Season) 40 – 85 miles (In Season) with occasional century rides. 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 RIDE LISTING for latest route information, details, etc. THANK YOU FOR GOING PAPERLESS! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010 - January 512:15PM
Sun January 5, 2025 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off
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. Some climbing is required.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578, Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 and Chuck Martin, , 215-833-7953 - January 710:00AM
Tue January 7, 2025 - Tuesday Ride to Lower Merion- ARDMORE
Level C- through D: 10.5mph, 20-30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This is a generic description of the ride which will go to one of three destinations every Tuesday:GET Cafe in Narberth; Farmers’ Market in Ardmore or Spread Bagelry in Wynnewood. Some climbing of 800 to 1000 feet. First part of ride will generally mean a climb into Fairmount Park, across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge up to Chamounix. And then proceed up Bryn Mawr Avenue. and on to our final destination of Narberth, Ardmore or Wynnewood. On an ad hoc basis we may include new destinations and advance notice will be provided along with details. Always a fun group of friendly people so come on out! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: James McElwain, , 215-990-9745 - January 109:30AM
Fri January 10, 2025 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. This is the generic description. Specific details will be posted on daily calendar for each Friday.
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 - January 118:30AM
Sat January 11, 2025 - Toss of the Dice
Levels B: 15mph 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 ranging from 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. Typically Andrew &/or Nick leads and Simon sweeps and, if needed, leads a slower pace ride. Check daily listing for route information. During the summer season there is an optional after-ride drink at the Waterworks beer garden. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Nick Gunderson, , 952-292-8396 and Andrew Miller, , 215-370-0394 - January 119:00AM
Sat January 11, 2025 - Winter Wanna B
Level B-: 14.5mph, 30 - 60 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum.. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Friendly scenic rides involving hills, a nice coffee shop, and pastries. Length of ride is dependent on high temperature of the day. We'll regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride the listed pace, which is the average speed at the end of the ride. Bring the ability and tools/tubes to fix a flat and money for the coffee stop. Details of each ride and route will be listed a couple of days before the ride. Ride may be cancelled up to one hour prior to ride. Always check the website first. Preregistration is encouraged.
Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 - January 119:00AM
Sat January 11, 2025 - It Is What It Is
Level B-: 14mph Meet at Cynwyd Heritage Trail Head Parking Lot Montgomery and Bala Avenues (Trails End Cafe). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Various friendly rides ranging 30 - 65 miles (Off Season) 40 – 85 miles (In Season) with occasional century rides. 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 RIDE LISTING for latest route information, details, etc. THANK YOU FOR GOING PAPERLESS! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010 - January 1212:15PM
Sun January 12, 2025 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off
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. Some climbing is required.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578, Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 and Chuck Martin, , 215-833-7953 - January 1410:00AM
Tue January 14, 2025 - Tuesday Ride to Lower Merion- ARDMORE
Level C- through D: 10.5mph, 20-30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This is a generic description of the ride which will go to one of three destinations every Tuesday:GET Cafe in Narberth; Farmers’ Market in Ardmore or Spread Bagelry in Wynnewood. Some climbing of 800 to 1000 feet. First part of ride will generally mean a climb into Fairmount Park, across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge up to Chamounix. And then proceed up Bryn Mawr Avenue. and on to our final destination of Narberth, Ardmore or Wynnewood. On an ad hoc basis we may include new destinations and advance notice will be provided along with details. Always a fun group of friendly people so come on out! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: James McElwain, , 215-990-9745 - January 179:30AM
Fri January 17, 2025 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. This is the generic description. Specific details will be posted on daily calendar for each Friday.
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 - January 188:30AM
Sat January 18, 2025 - Toss of the Dice
Levels B: 15mph 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 ranging from 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. Typically Andrew &/or Nick leads and Simon sweeps and, if needed, leads a slower pace ride. Check daily listing for route information. During the summer season there is an optional after-ride drink at the Waterworks beer garden. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Nick Gunderson, , 952-292-8396 and Andrew Miller, , 215-370-0394 - January 189:00AM
Sat January 18, 2025 - It Is What It Is
Level B-: 14mph Meet at Cynwyd Heritage Trail Head Parking Lot Montgomery and Bala Avenues (Trails End Cafe). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Various friendly rides ranging 30 - 65 miles (Off Season) 40 – 85 miles (In Season) with occasional century rides. 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 RIDE LISTING for latest route information, details, etc. THANK YOU FOR GOING PAPERLESS! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010 - January 189:00AM
Sat January 18, 2025 - Winter Wanna B
Level B-: 14.5mph, 30 - 60 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum.. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Friendly scenic rides involving hills, a nice coffee shop, and pastries. Length of ride is dependent on high temperature of the day. We'll regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride the listed pace, which is the average speed at the end of the ride. Bring the ability and tools/tubes to fix a flat and money for the coffee stop. Details of each ride and route will be listed a couple of days before the ride. Ride may be cancelled up to one hour prior to ride. Always check the website first. Preregistration is encouraged.
Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 - January 1912:15PM
Sun January 19, 2025 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off
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. Some climbing is required.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578, Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 and Chuck Martin, , 215-833-7953 - January 2110:00AM
Tue January 21, 2025 - Tuesday Ride to Lower Merion- ARDMORE
Level C- through D: 10.5mph, 20-30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This is a generic description of the ride which will go to one of three destinations every Tuesday:GET Cafe in Narberth; Farmers’ Market in Ardmore or Spread Bagelry in Wynnewood. Some climbing of 800 to 1000 feet. First part of ride will generally mean a climb into Fairmount Park, across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge up to Chamounix. And then proceed up Bryn Mawr Avenue. and on to our final destination of Narberth, Ardmore or Wynnewood. On an ad hoc basis we may include new destinations and advance notice will be provided along with details. Always a fun group of friendly people so come on out! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: James McElwain, , 215-990-9745 - January 249:30AM
Fri January 24, 2025 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. This is the generic description. Specific details will be posted on daily calendar for each Friday.
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 - January 258:30AM
Sat January 25, 2025 - Toss of the Dice
Levels B: 15mph 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 ranging from 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. Typically Andrew &/or Nick leads and Simon sweeps and, if needed, leads a slower pace ride. Check daily listing for route information. During the summer season there is an optional after-ride drink at the Waterworks beer garden. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Nick Gunderson, , 952-292-8396 and Andrew Miller, , 215-370-0394 - January 259:00AM
Sat January 25, 2025 - It Is What It Is
Level B-: 14mph Meet at Cynwyd Heritage Trail Head Parking Lot Montgomery and Bala Avenues (Trails End Cafe). The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Various friendly rides ranging 30 - 65 miles (Off Season) 40 – 85 miles (In Season) with occasional century rides. 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 RIDE LISTING for latest route information, details, etc. THANK YOU FOR GOING PAPERLESS! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010 - January 259:00AM
Sat January 25, 2025 - Winter Wanna B
Level B-: 14.5mph, 30 - 60 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum.. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Friendly scenic rides involving hills, a nice coffee shop, and pastries. Length of ride is dependent on high temperature of the day. We'll regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride the listed pace, which is the average speed at the end of the ride. Bring the ability and tools/tubes to fix a flat and money for the coffee stop. Details of each ride and route will be listed a couple of days before the ride. Ride may be cancelled up to one hour prior to ride. Always check the website first. Preregistration is encouraged.
Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 - January 2612:15PM
Sun January 26, 2025 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off
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. Some climbing is required.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578, Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 and Chuck Martin, , 215-833-7953 - January 2810:00AM
Tue January 28, 2025 - Tuesday Ride to Lower Merion- ARDMORE
Level C- through D: 10.5mph, 20-30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This is a generic description of the ride which will go to one of three destinations every Tuesday:GET Cafe in Narberth; Farmers’ Market in Ardmore or Spread Bagelry in Wynnewood. Some climbing of 800 to 1000 feet. First part of ride will generally mean a climb into Fairmount Park, across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge up to Chamounix. And then proceed up Bryn Mawr Avenue. and on to our final destination of Narberth, Ardmore or Wynnewood. On an ad hoc basis we may include new destinations and advance notice will be provided along with details. Always a fun group of friendly people so come on out! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: James McElwain, , 215-990-9745 - January 319:30AM
Fri January 31, 2025 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. This is the generic description. Specific details will be posted on daily calendar for each Friday.
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
