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Levels C: 12mph, D: 10mph, 100 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:00 am. Don't miss the 23rd running of the 23rd annual Italian Fountain Century, first and third 230 laps clockwise, second and fourth counter clockwise, last 80 rider's choice! Great way to warm up before tossing the dice. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 and Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037 

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Levels B: 14.5-15.5mph, 55 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 10:00 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. 3,500 ft with break at mile 34 for Wegmans. Ride may be cancelled becasue of rain. Check website up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39070593.
Leaders: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 and Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010 

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Level B- through D: 8.5-14mph, 9.9 miles. Meet at 600 Market Street Phila PA 19106. The ride leaves at 2:01 pm. This is an EZ-paced city ride for FOLDER BIKE RIDERS. Bring out that old Raleigh Twenty, that STRIDA, that Brompton, that Bike Friday, that budget Citizen, that Bickerton... any model/year/make - "if it's foldin', you're golden. Max around 10 miles, may do a parking garage hill climb; ends at a decent pub! [Meets SW corner 6th + Market] Folder Bikes ONLY, please. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Michael McGettigan, , 215-990-9275

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Level B: 15mph, 44 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:30 am. Meet at THE PARKING ATTENDANT BOOTH JUST NORTH OF THE FOUNTAIN. 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. Check website up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is 7 Creeks and a River (with coffee).
Leader: Chris Murray, , 443 742 8339

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Level B+: 13mph, 40 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park Hawk Watch Parking Lot. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Will ride the Wissahickon, SRT, CHT and Belmont plateau through Fairmount Park to Philadelphia and back. Route is 30% unpaved. Cafe rest-stop in Philly at mile 18. The on-line route map is PhillyGRIT40.
Leader: Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358

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Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 38 miles. Meet at Yardley Town Center shopping parking lot. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Scenic meander through Bucks, Mercer, and Hunterdon Counties, in search of good coffee. The beginning and final segments are on flat River Rd. Before our coffee there is a pizzeria at Mile 20, if riders need a quick bathroom break. Rest stop at Luminary Coffee in Lambertville is at Mile 25. Total climbing 1731 ft, averaging 46 ft/mile. START/FINISH in Yardley: the open parking lot on South Main St, across from the Wawa. The bike shop in Yardley (Firehouse Cycles), is open on Sunday morning, in case your bike needs something before the ride. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42401016.
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 for any one new to biking or after a long layoff from biking. Please wear helmet (required by the club). Bring water, extra tube and tools to repair a flat, proper dress for the weather, and $ for mid ride snack stop. There might be a short session of learning an essential biking skill. There might be a hill or two for physical conditioning, but we will regroup at the top of hills to catch our breathes.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

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Level 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 parking garage sign. We do not go on the Sunday of the Scenic Schuylkill Century (September 11, 2022).
Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578

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Level C-: 9.5-11mph, 23 miles. Meet at Colonial Pak Lot F Franklin Township NJ. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Flat, easy paced ride. Group stays together. Rest/Food around mile 16. Please bring mask. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Ben Colonial Park #9S 22.6.
Leader: Ben Blum, , 848.667.5020

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Levels D: 10.5mph, 23 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 4th St Deli/Shack in the Back, 10:00 am April 3rd @ 10:00. Is it spring yet? Maybe by the afternoon. "Start out with layers Keep peeling as you pedal We are Spring onions!" Leaders :Diana D. and Steve P. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Diana Dooley, , 215 680 2322 and 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. After testing the North access of the Ben last week and it’s 39 steps, we return to the friendly confines of Pennsylvania and Narberth.. 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 and GET. Nice easy friendly ride so come on out! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: James McElwain, , 215-990-9745

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Level D: 10mph, 76 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. This is a belated birthday ride to commemorate Fernando 's 75th birthday which was March 21st. Salem, NJ is just the correct milage to equal his new age. We will raise a glass of champagne in Swedesboro Historic Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, adding 6 oz of orange juice to make a mimosas. Inorder to get over the Ben Franklin Bridge, a train assist ride is Inorder! Lunch at the Salem Oak Diner. We will be home before sunset! 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- through D: 8-11.5mph, 28 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:15 am. Out and Back to IKEA on the SRT. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Craig DJ Bersak, , 856-906-1457

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Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 44 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. For April 7: Pretty meander through Montgomery County (West Point, East & West Norriton), eventually turning onto the Schuylkill River Trail. Cross the river on Sullivan's Bridge, then onto the Cabin behind Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge for coffee/snack/lunch at the half-way point. Return via SRT to Haws Lane, then through part of Norristown Farm Park along Stony Creek. If another rest break is needed on the return, we'll be going through Centre Square Park (restrooms) and Wentz Run Park (porta-potty). Total climbing is a modest 2075 ft with no severe climbs, averaging 46 ft/mile. 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/42420463.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 10mph, 17 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We will go out MLK drive via the Zoo. Then take the Wisahicon bike trail to the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop. Return on the Kelly Dr Bike trail. There is a clean up of the Wisahicon Trail going on while we are there, we will give them a high five! If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level D: 10mph, 37 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. I want to cycle down the Tacony Creek Park Trail again. We will cycle out to Glenside via the Cresheim Valley Dr. Then follow the old Reading Line to the Sumatra Café in Wyncote for coffee break. Then to Elkins Park to discover how hilly Ashbourne Rd is so we can connect with New 2nd St Pike and Tookany Creek Parkway back into the city at Cheltenham Ave and finding the entrance to the Tacony Creek Bike Path we roaded two weeks ago! This will be a fascinating ride! If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Levels B: 14.5-15mph, 48 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 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. This week a "large house tour" of the Main Line with coffee stop in Wayne. 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 Suburban Square.
Leaders: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 and Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010 

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Level C+: 13mph, 43 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Westward ho out through the Main Line and back through Conshy, with a lunch break at Wegmans in KOP (and the always fun Balligomingo stretch). 2,300 ft over 43 miles could feel challenging this early in the season. Reminders to bring everything you need to fix your own flats, we don't drop if you keep to the stated average pace, and we stay close to the right side of the road and "single up" for passing cars. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Wegmans KOP Short with B.
Leader: Rob Weber, , 610-889-2255

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Levels C: 12mph, 60 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Let's explore the new connection between the Chester Valley Trail and the Schuylkill River Trail. A C pace but longer than the usual C ride. We will ride through the hilly Main Line to the Malvern Buttery for a lunch stop. Returning downhill to the CVT and a flat return on the CVT and SRT. Approximately 60 miles total and some climbing required outbound. No ride if rain at start or 50 pct more chance of rain during ride.
Leaders: Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 and Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 

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Level B+: 13mph, 25 miles. Meet at Pennypack Trail 1750 Byberry Rd · Huntingdon Valley, PA. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Starting at Byberry Rd. Trailhead, will meander about the Pennypack trail for a couple hours of fun. No rest-stops and route will be around 80% unpaved. Bring your 29er, CX, Gravel or equip your road bike with wider tires as we mashup rides across various asphalt, gravel and sometimes dirt terrains. Expect a good challenge as we grind gravel trails and hit a few climbs with great company for no other purpose than to have fun and put in a few unpaved miles. The on-line route map is PennyPackGRIT25.
Leader: Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358

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Level C-: 9-11mph, 28 miles. Meet at Village Park Cranbury NJ. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Flat, easy paced ride averaging about 10MPH. Group stays together. Lunch around half way point, Please bring a mask. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Ben Cranbury #34R Bagels & Cream 28.1.
Leader: Ben Blum, , 848.667.5020

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Level C+: 13mph, 25 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 11:00 am. Riding to Chestnut Hill Coffee for a quick cup, snack and return. Don't forget your matzoh, church, yoga, helmet, tubeless tire repair kit, bike from the prior century, working bike light, charged e-bike, and to ride single file where needed. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Rob Weber, , 610-889-2255

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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 for all ages or just getting back into riding after a layoff. Please wear helmet(required by the club). Please bring extra tube and tools to fix a flat, water, proper dress for the weather, $ for mid ride stop. We might have a hill or two to help with physcial conditioning, but we will catch our breathe at the top of the hill.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

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Level 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 parking garage sign. We do not go on the Sunday of the Scenic Schuylkill Century (September 11, 2022).
Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578

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Levels D: 10-11mph, 20 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. A Monday curve ball- we’ll head out to Mt. Airy - Kelly drive into the Wissahickon through Rittenhouse town and through Mt. Airy to Highpoint. A break from Conshohocken for one week. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Steve Perkiss, , 215-852-9093 and Diana Dooley, , 215 680 2322 

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Levels A through D: 8-20mph, 10-40 miles. Meet at Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. The ride will depart from Church of the Savior, Wayne, PA at 6:00 pm promptly. Ride Level: D thru AX This ride is cross listed with SCU. Please sign up here or there so that we can get a count of riders before we start. No cue sheets will be available but ride leaders generally post their routes on the SCU Meetup or the BCP website. We do not ride on holidays that fall on a Monday ( Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.). Rain cancels the ride but look at Meetup for last minute updates when weather is questionable.
Leaders: Thomas Beckett, , 610-733-7030 and Scott Siegfried, , 610-496-1965 

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Levels A-/B+: 16-17mph, B-: 14-15mph, C+: 13-14mph, C: 12-13mph, 40-42 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Expect good company on safe/low trafficked roads. Today we'll meander around Montgomery and Bucks counties. Expect good company, a relatively short route with easy terrain (no big hills). We'll have a porta-potty stop (mile 14.5) on the way out, and a lunch stop at Central Park, Doylestown (mile 23.5, bathrooms and water available) - bring a sandwich and/or snacks. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to ride the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely & obey traffic laws. Please preregister so we can know how many to expect. Bathrooms & water available at all start locations. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy (rain cancels, but likely to reschedule for Wed.). Will make a call at least an hour prior to start time. NOTE: Ride starts at 9:30 in May & Sept., 9:00 June-Aug., and 10:00 in Oct. NOTE: 4th Tues. start from Central Pk., Doylestown, 5th Tues. from Centre Sq. Pk., Blue Bell & Memorial/Labor Day weeks we'll ride on Wed. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route maps are: C- C+ and B- 40 mile route and B+/A- 42 mile route.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, Catherine Hunt, , 215-643-2779 , Curtis Schwartz, , 215-237-8788 and Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358 

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Level Tandem: 13mph, 32-45 miles. Meet at Valley Forge National Park - Betzwood Picnic Area (by bathrooms). The tandem ride leaves at 10:00 am. Ride from VFNP-Betzwood, up the PT to Graterford and then on quiet roads to Royersford. Lunch stop in Royersford. From Royersford we have the option to ride west on the new section of the SRT to the US422 bridge. Then return east on the SRT to VFNP. The basic route as shown on the RWGPS link below is 32 miles and with the extension west on the SRT is 45 miles. Bring water and snacks and money for a lunch stop. As always singles welcome on all tandem rides. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35963189.
Leader: Manny Menendez, , 610-291-0625

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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. BCP mereriologist Misty St. Cloud says temperatures in the 70s so 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 th Chamounix and the Easter Seals route to BMA and Highland. And then wind our way to Ardmore. Hope you can make it! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: James McElwain, , 215-990-9745

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Level B: 15mph, 30 miles. Meet at Bulldog Statue, 25th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Return of the BCP Bulldog for this year. Will try to do this weekly/Bi-Weekly. Will get longer as the sunlight stays with us during the year. There are 2 other rides on Tuesday leaving from this area, one averaging around 20mph at the fountain and another from the Bulldog @ 17-18(both organized by the awesome peeps at Mussette). Going to do this version @ 15. The on-line route map is Spring Bulldog.
Leader: Michael  Fox, , 215-605-1783

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Level D: 10mph, 20 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We will go out our usual route to Havertown over Karakung Drive and the Busway. Coffee at House Cup Coffee on Darby Rd. Return via Darby Rd, West Chester Pike, 69th Street and Chestnut Street protected bike Lane. 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. We’ll go Hagys Ford Rd Hollow Rd and DOWN to Flat Rock Park. Then up Mill Creek to Consho State Rd, Rock Hill Rd, and Cynwyd Trail homeward. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Paul di Francesco, , 215 459 3174

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Levels C+: 13mph, C: 12mph, 25 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:45 pm. A slower "C" version of the Thursday evening hill ride. Starts at 5:45 PM in April and September, 6 PM May - August Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578, Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 and Chuck Martin, , 215-923-1887 

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Levels B: 14-15mph, 20 - 30 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 6:00 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 ~ 30 miles by July. No riders doing the listed pace will be dropped. Cue sheets will not be available. Bike lights are highly recommended. Optional after ride drink - This week at Parks on Tap, Azalea Garden. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site up to 1 hour prior to ride. Preregistration requested as it ensures on-time departure. Cue sheets will be available.
Leaders: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555, Matthew Bidwell, , 215-300-8880 and Chris Murray, , 443 742 8339 

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Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 46 miles. Meet at Horsham Township Library. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. For April 14: A pretty meander through Montgomery County and Lower Bucks from Horsham to Plumsteadville. Scenic Ice Cream Ride to Chubby's Dairy Barn in Plumsteadville and its' new competitor The Salt Box (pretzels and ice cream). Plus WAWA is in between them! The ride also loops around beautiful Lake Galena. The food stop at Wawa/Chubby's/Salt Box is at Mile 24. On the return, there is a restroom stop at Lake Galena/Peace Valley Park at Mile 31. Total elevation gain is 2310 ft, averaging 49 ft/mile. Most of the elevation is in the middle of the route, and no extreme climbs. 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. CO-LEADERS are WELCOME to lead this ride at alternative paces, in order to increase options to our riders. Please contact LMc to have your name and pace added. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42489430.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 10mph, 17 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We will go out MLK drive via the Zoo. Then take the Wisahicon bike trail to the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop. Return on the Kelly Dr Bike trail. There is a clean up of the Wisahicon Trail going on while we are there, we will give them a high five! If KYW is reporting rain outside I'lltheir studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level D: 10mph, 42 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. I had a long standing request to cycle to Devon, PA. Today's ride fulfills this request but we will earn this request once past Conshohocken with a steep and steady climb out of the Schuylkill River Valley on Matsonford Rd up to Wayne, PA and over to the Terrain Cafe in Devon for lunch. We will be cycling past the Devon Horse Show grounds. Home over the Radnor Rail Trail, Conestoga Rd , Old Lancaster Pike and Railroad Ave to Ardmore from where we will take the traditional route back to Philly. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Levels B: 14-15mph, 35-80 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 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. The on-line route map is New Old North Wales.
Leaders: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 and Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010 

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Level C+: 13mph, 45 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. An ambitious moveable feast. First stop is Pizza Box in Ambler for arguably the best slice in the region. Next stop, the Pink cherry blossoms at Shofuso in Fairmount Park. We will close out the tour with refreshing beverages at Parks On Tap in the Azalea Garden (where we started the journey). Reminders to 1) bring everything you need to fix your own flats, 2) we don't drop if you keep to the stated average pace, and 3) we stay close to the right side of the road and "single up" for passing cars. Bring a lock! You will need it. The on-line route map is Pizza Box-Ambler (this will change but close enough for now).
Leader: Rob Weber, , 610-889-2255

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Level C-: 9-11mph, 16 or 34 miles. Meet at Village Park Cranbury NJ. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Flat 10MPH ride. Group stays together. Lunch at Grovers Mill Coffee. Please bring a mask. The ride will consist of 2 loops, starting and ending in Village park.. To Dayton https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15667661 To Grovers Mill https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15667518 Park in unpaved lot, straight into park. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Ben Blum, , 848.667.5020

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Level D: 10mph, 62 - 52 - 60 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. Cycle Touring with motel accommodations. Sunday 4/16 to Coatesville, PA over the Schuylkill River Trail and Chester Valley Trail. Monday to York, PA over the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail and old Lincoln Hyw. Tuesday to Baltimore, MD over the Heritage Rail Trail County Park and Torrey C Brown Rail Trail. From there we will take the MARC light rail to Baltimore's Pennsylvania Station to board an AMTRAK Train to Philadelphia that evening. Motel nights on Sunday, 4/19 in Coatesville or Gap, PA and on Monday 4/20 in East York, PA. Costs will be motel accommodations, food, and train fare home from Baltimore. No sag. Carry what you need for three days of cycling. Be weather aware! Contact leader Tim Carey, 267-414-9037 by Sunday, 4/9. Come experience these outstanding rail trails in our region. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level B: 15mph, 67 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. Moderately hilly ride to Phoenixville for mid-ride coffee stop. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride group pace. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site 1 hour prior to ride. The on-line route map is BCP Phoenixville.
Leader: Chris Murray, , 443 742 8339

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Level B: 13mph, 54 miles. Meet at Hensell Park, 5165 Hansell Rd · Doylestown, PA. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Will ride out to the gravel and dirt hills of Hunterdon county. Coffee stop at Stockton Market. Route will cover 70% paved and 30% gravel. Bring your 29er, CX, Gravel or equip your road bike with wider tires as we mashup rides across various asphalt, gravel and sometimes dirt terrains. Expect a good challenge as we grind gravel trails and hit a few climbs with great company for no other purpose than to have fun and put in a few unpaved miles. The on-line route map is StocktonGRIT54.
Leader: Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358

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Level B-/C+: 13-14.5mph, 48.4 miles. Meet at Holicong Park, Buckingham. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. IMPORTANT ROUTE UPDATE: Dmitri updated the original Route by Bob, due to a necessary detour around a bridge closure. The RWGPS.com link below is for the updated route with detour. Thanks to Bob S. and Charlie B. for sharing this pretty meander through historic Bucks County. Meet at Holicong Park in Buckingham. Outbound via Carversville and Ottsville. Bathroom stop at Mile 12 in Stover Mill Park. Lunch at Mile 28 in Dublin. On the return, optional stop for BISCOTTI at Mile 32. Pass farms and green vistas. As we return to Holicong Park, we will pass other parks with bathroom/porta-potty facilities, if riders need a restroom stop. Total climbing 3000 ft, some moderate hills, averaging 50 ft/mile. TWO LEADERS, TWO GROUPS: Dmitri Levin will lead a 14 to 14.5mph group, and Linda will lead a 13-14 group. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42537238.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 11.5mph, 28 miles. Meet at Rittenhouse Square - Southeast Entrance at corner of 18th St & Rittenhouse Sq. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Ride portions of several trails through iconic Philly neighborhoods including a stop at the Baltic Bakery in Port Richmond on our way to the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge. We'll then travel through Burlington and Camden Counties to our lunch stop at La Ingrata. Return via Ben Franklin Bridge. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://www.strava.com/routes/3079402311165126650.
Leader: Rob Gusky, , 920-573-5128

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Level C-: 9-11mph, 16 or 34 miles. Meet at Village Park Cranbury NJ. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Flat 10MPH ride. Group stays together. Lunch at Grovers Mill Coffee. Please bring a mask. The ride will consist of 2 loops, starting and ending in Village park.. To Dayton https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15667661 To Grovers Mill https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15667518 Park in unpaved lot, straight into park. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Ben Blum, , 848.667.5020

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Level D: 10-11.5mph, 17.8 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Join us for A leisurely Sunday ride to the High Point Cafe at the Allen Lane Train Station, known for their coffee and crepes. Out via Strawberry Mansion and the paved Lincoln Drive trail, back via the new paved Henry Ave trail and Midvale. New riders are welcome. a helmet is required for all BCP rides. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42519412.
Leader: Chuck Herbert, , 215-430-3222

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Level 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 parking garage sign. We do not go on the Sunday of the Scenic Schuylkill Century (September 11, 2022).
Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578

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Level D: 10.5mph, 24 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We'll be heading up Bryn Mawr Ave. to the famed "point of no return"(if you're familiar with the Thursday Morning Hill Ride}, but rather than hitting the hills, at least most of them, we'll be heading to the HOMEROOM. It's a very nice cafe in Gladwyne with good grub and friendly service that Paul DiFrancisco introduced me to. Please note that they*'ll be a bit of a challening climb te last 1000 yards or so up Old Gulph Road and Williamson Road into Gladwynne. The ride home will be much more downhill, Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: James McElwain, , 215-990-9745

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Levels A through D: 8-20mph, 10-40 miles. Meet at Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. The ride will depart from Church of the Savior, Wayne, PA at 6:00 pm promptly. Ride Level: D thru AX This ride is cross listed with SCU. Please sign up here or there so that we can get a count of riders before we start. No cue sheets will be available but ride leaders generally post their routes on the SCU Meetup or the BCP website. We do not ride on holidays that fall on a Monday ( Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.). Rain cancels the ride but look at Meetup for last minute updates when weather is questionable.
Leaders: Thomas Beckett, , 610-733-7030 and Scott Siegfried, , 610-496-1965 

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Levels A-/B+: 16-17mph, B/B-: 14-15mph, C+: 13-14mph, C: 12-13mph, 43 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Today we'll ride to Evansburgh State Park for our first stop (mile 19.6 - water and bathrooms) and then onto Center Square Park for our second stop (mile 32.5 - bring a sandwich or snacks - water and bathrooms). Expect good company, safe/low trafficked roads and a relatively tame route - mostly rolling hills but with a few short climbs here and there. We'll regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the posted pace. Riders significantly in front of ride leader are on their own ride. Must also be willing to ride safely and obey traffic laws. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy (rain cancels, but likely to reschedule for Wed.). Will make a call at least an hour prior to start time. NOTE: Ride starts at 9:30 in May & Sept., 9:00 June-Aug., and 10:00 in Oct. NOTE: 4th Tues. start from Central Pk., Doylestown, 5th Tues. from Centre Sq. Pk., Blue Bell & Memorial/Labor Day weeks we'll ride on Wed. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Ride to Evansburg and Centre Sq. Park.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 , Jeff Kochanowicz, ,  and Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358 

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Levels D: 10.5mph, 25 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Tuesday, April 18 @ 10:00. Switch it up this week from Monday to Tuesday. (Tuesday's ride will be Monday) Got it? Good! Come join us Tuesday as we go to Feine Cafe in Conshohocken. Out SRT with 2 options: continue on SRT or do hook-around up Umbria hill and meet up at SRT at bottom of Shawmut and continue to Feine via Maple to 8th, in the back. Home through Laurel Hill cemetery. Leaders: Diana Dooley and Steve Perkins. Pre- register by Tuesday @ 9:55. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Diana Dooley, , 215 680 2322 and Steve Perkiss, , 215-852-9093 

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Level C- through D: 9.5-11.5mph, 12-30 miles. Meet at Glenside Public Library parking lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. SUGGESTED ROUTE for 4/18: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33983200 - 20.3 miles. We can adjust the route as needed, based on our riders. Relaxed-pace evening rides on Tuesdays throughout summer. Distance and pace will depend on the riders in our group. (Sunset time will also determine distance.) This ride is suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. Enjoy pretty and peaceful roads in eastern Montgomery County, pedaling away the stresses of the workday. We usually take a brief rest break mid-ride, depending on distance. Please bring water/Gatorade and a snack with you. Please also bring LIGHTS, in case we have a delay and are returning close to dark. Toward the end of summer (September), starting time will need to be pushed earlier to 5:45, then 5:30, due to earlier sunset. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33983200.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level B: 15mph, 30 miles. Meet at Bulldog Statue, 25th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Level B: 15mph, 30 miles. Meet at Bulldog Statue, 25th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Return of the BCP Bulldog for this year. Will try to do this weekly/Bi-Weekly. Will get longer as the sunlight stays with us during the year. Fountain ride powered by Musette runs around 18-19 MPH Ave(leaves from the Italian Fountain) . Going to do this version @ 15. The on-line route map is Spring Bulldog.
Leader: Michael  Fox, , 215-605-1783

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Level D: 10mph, 17 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We will go up to Port Richmond and over to Little Susie's Coffee for hand pies and coffee at E Lehigh and Belgrade. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Levels A-/B+: 16-17mph, B/B-: 14-15mph, C+: 13-14mph, C: 12-13mph, 43 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Today we'll ride to Evansburgh State Park for our first stop (mile 19.6 - water and bathrooms) and then onto Center Square Park for our second stop (mile 32.5 - bring a sandwich or snacks - water and bathrooms). Expect good company, safe/low trafficked roads and a relatively tame route - mostly rolling hills but with a few short climbs here and there. We'll regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the posted pace. Riders significantly in front of ride leader are on their own ride. Must also be willing to ride safely and obey traffic laws. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy (rain cancels, but likely to reschedule for Wed.). Will make a call at least an hour prior to start time. NOTE: Ride starts at 9:30 in May & Sept., 9:00 June-Aug., and 10:00 in Oct. NOTE: 4th Tues. start from Central Pk., Doylestown, 5th Tues. from Centre Sq. Pk., Blue Bell & Memorial/Labor Day weeks we'll ride on Wed. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route maps are: Ride to Evansburg and Centre Sq. Park and A-/B+ Route (Coffee in Skippack).
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 , Jeff Kochanowicz, ,  and Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358 

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Level C- through D: 10-12mph, 15-30 miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. For 4/19: Suggested Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36454507, 21 miles, 904 ft. 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. Preregistration (click on link to Preregister) saves you writing time at the start. 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 afternoon, due to BCP Board meeting in evening. In September, as evening daylight shortens, this ride will meet earlier (5:45, then, 5:30). Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36454507.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Levels C-: 11mph, D: 10mph, 25-30 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We will visit Mom's Market in Bryn Mawr for a snack and ride out through the Main Line. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Ginnie Zipf, , 610-529-3214 and Paul di Francesco, , 215 459 3174 

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Levels C: 12mph, 25 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:45 pm. A slower "C" version of the Thursday evening hill ride. Starts at 5:45 PM in April and September, 6 PM May - August Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578, Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 and Chuck Martin, , 215-923-1887 

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Levels B: 14-15mph, 20 - 30 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 6:00 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 ~ 30 miles by July. No riders doing the listed pace will be dropped. Cue sheets will not be available. Bike lights are highly recommended. Optional after ride drink. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site up to 1 hour prior to ride. Preregistration requested as it ensures on-time departure. Cue sheets will be available.
Leaders: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555, Matthew Bidwell, , 215-300-8880 and Chris Murray, , 443 742 8339 

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Levels B-/C+: 13-14mph, C: 14-14.5mph, 45 miles. Meet at Holicong Park, Buckingham. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. FOR 4/21: Very pretty and scenic route by Bob S. & Charlie B, based in Bucks County, PA, and Hunterdon County, NJ, in order to cycle in slightly cooler temperatures. (The temperatures forecasted for Doylestown & Frenchtown are a few degrees cooler than the Phila. forecast.) 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. SELF-CARE NOTE: The afternoon temperature will be in the mid-80's, so please bring two full bottles of fluids, and REHYDRATE frequently. Please also bring SUNBLOCK. TWO LEADERS, TWO PACES: Haroon will lead at 14 - 14.5, and Linda will lead at 13-14. 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.
Leaders: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 and Haroon Kheshgi , , 908-399-1702 

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Level D: 10mph, 16 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We will go out MLK drive via the Zoo. Then take the Wisahicon bike trail to the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop. Return on the Kelly Dr Bike trail. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level B: 15mph, 100 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. Route to New Hope/Doylestown with a stop at C'est La Vie in New Hope and Jules Thin Crust in Doylestown. Ambler-Manayunk-Philly, gets us home. Cosmic Café stop afterwards, for any who want to hang out after the ride. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is BCP Century Series #4.
Leader: Michael  Fox, , 215-605-1783

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Level D: 10mph, 25 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. There are many ways to cycle to Conshohocken, PA. Today we will take a hilly route to Conshohocken from the west side of the Schuylkill River which includes a secret passway. Coffee at Tricycles. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level B: 14-15mph, 35-80 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 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. The on-line route map is Original 4 Circles Tour Newtown Square.
Leader: Joseph Pless, , 610-937-9010

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Level C+: 13mph, 25 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 am. Quickie to the Farmers Market where we can ponder where the apostrophe went. Bring what you need to fix a flat tire. Possibly a Cosmic stop on the return. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Ardmore Farmers.
Leader: Rob Weber, , 610-889-2255

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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 11:00 am. OWLS (Older, Wiser, Longer, Slower) paced ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. This will be a shorter version today, so that riders signed up for the annual banquet can there on time. Please wear helmet(required by the club). Bring extra tube and tools to fix a flat, water, sunscreen, $ for mid-ride snack stop.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338

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Level 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 parking garage sign. We do not go on the Sunday of the Scenic Schuylkill Century (September 11, 2022).
Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578

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Level C- through D: 10-11mph, 25 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Our usual, , SRT, Umbria, up to Conshy, back SRT through cemetery and home. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Ginnie Zipf, , 610-529-3214

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Levels A through D: 8-20mph, 10-40 miles. Meet at Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. The ride will depart from Church of the Savior, Wayne, PA at 6:00 pm promptly. Ride Level: D thru AX This ride is cross listed with SCU. Please sign up here or there so that we can get a count of riders before we start. No cue sheets will be available but ride leaders generally post their routes on the SCU Meetup or the BCP website. We do not ride on holidays that fall on a Monday ( Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.). Rain cancels the ride but look at Meetup for last minute updates when weather is questionable.
Leaders: Thomas Beckett, , 610-733-7030 and Scott Siegfried, , 610-496-1965 

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Levels A-/B+: 16-17mph, B/B-: 14-15mph, C+: 13-14mph, C: 12-13mph, 41 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 Lahaska (Peddlers Village, mile 29) with a rest stop on the way out at Hansell Park ((mile 13.5). The route stops at Mama Hawk's Kitchen & Coffee, but you can choose another lunch venue. Expect good company on safe, very scenic, low trafficked country roads. Overall, not a very hilly route (49 ft./mile), but there will be hills. 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 preregister so we can know how many to expect. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy (rain cancels, but likely to reschedule for Wed.). Will make a call at least an hour prior to start time. NOTE: Ride starts at 9:30 in May & Sept., 9:00 June-Aug., and 10:00 in Oct. NOTE: 4th Tues. start from Central Pk., Doylestown, 5th Tues. from Centre Sq. Pk., Blue Bell & Memorial/Labor Day weeks we'll ride on Wed. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is Ride to Lahaska.
Leaders: Howard Hochheiser, , 215-913-3246, Elliot Titcher, , 215-740-1149 , Bob Doyle, , 703-963-9905 and Daniel Operacz, , 267-265-9358 

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Level Tandem: 13mph, 38 miles. Meet at Northbrook Market 1805 Unionville Wawaset Rd, West Chester, PA 19382. The tandem ride leaves at 10:00 am. Scenic route on quiet roads in western Chester County. Chester County does have hills - total climb on this route is 2200 ft. The scenery is worth the climb! No drops! Bring water and snacks for rest stops along the way as needed. Optional lunch at Northbrook Market after the ride - good food and apple cider donuts! The start location is Northbrook Market (1805 Unionville Wawaset Rd, West Chester, PA 19382) - Please park behind the store. As always singles welcome on all tandem rides. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37558814.
Leader: Manny Menendez, , 610-291-0625

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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. Like Columbus, who could not find the water route to India, I could not find the no hills route to Gladwynne last week. So back to the tried and true route to Narberth. We’ll head to the GET Cafe and enjoy our coffee or snack in the nice bike park by the train station. Our ETA back at Cosmic is 12:30. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: James McElwain, , 215-990-9745

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Level C- through D: 9.5-11.5mph, 12-30 miles. Meet at Glenside Public Library parking lot. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. SUGGESTED ROUTE for 4/25: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33983200 - 20.3 miles. We can adjust the route as needed, based on our riders. Relaxed-pace evening rides on Tuesdays throughout summer. Distance and pace will depend on the riders in our group. (Sunset time will also determine distance.) This ride is suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. Enjoy pretty and peaceful roads in eastern Montgomery County, pedaling away the stresses of the workday. We usually take a brief rest break mid-ride, depending on distance. Please bring water/Gatorade and a snack with you. Please also bring LIGHTS, in case we have a delay and are returning close to dark. Toward the end of summer (September), starting time will need to be pushed earlier to 5:45, then 5:30, due to earlier sunset. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33983200.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level B: 15mph, 30 miles. Meet at Bulldog Statue, 25th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Return of the BCP Bulldog for this year. Will try to do this weekly/Bi-Weekly. Will get longer as the sunlight stays with us during the year. There is 1other rides on Tuesday leaving from this area, one averaging around 18-19 from the Fountain. Going to do this version @ 15. The on-line route map is Spring Bulldog.
Leader: Michael  Fox, , 215-605-1783

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Level D: 10mph, 17 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Another version of the Nitty-gritty Ride through North Philadelphia, paralleling the North East train corridor, south side along W Glenwood Avenue all the way over to Port Richmond. Coffee at Reanimator Coffee. 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- through D: 10-12mph, 15-30 miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. 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. Preregistration (click on link to Preregister) saves you writing time at the start. 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 afternoon, due to BCP Board meeting in evening. In September, as evening daylight shortens, this ride will meet earlier (5:45, then, 5:30). Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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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. We’ll go down Hollow Rd to Flat Rock Park, then up Mill Creek to Consho State Rd. We’ll then move over to Fairview Rd for a scenic descent, then Righters Mill Rd and homeward. Optional stop at The Landing Kitchen Please note 9:30 start time! Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Paul di Francesco, , 215 459 3174

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Levels C: 12mph, 25 miles. Meet at Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 5:45 pm. A slower "C" version of the Thursday evening hill ride. Starts at 5:45 PM in April and September, 6 PM May - August Cue sheets will not be available.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578, Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 and Chuck Martin, , 215-923-1887 

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Levels B: 15mph, 20 - 30 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 6:00 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 ~ 30 miles by July. No riders doing the listed pace will be dropped. Cue sheets will not be available. Bike lights are highly recommended. Optional after ride drink. Rain cancellations will be listed on web site up to 1 hour prior to ride. Preregistration requested as it ensures on-time departure. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is 04/27/23 - Thursday Hills Ride.
Leaders: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555, Matthew Bidwell, , 215-300-8880 and Chris Murray, , 443 742 8339 

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Level B-/C+: 13-14mph, 36 miles. Meet at Upper Dublin High School. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. For Friday, 4/28: Early morning jaunt, in order to return before the rain is forecast to arrive later this afternoon. 36-miles from UDHS to Doylestown. Brief stop for coffee/snack and bathroom break at Starbucks in Doylestown at the mid-way point. Rolling terrain with 1896 feet of climbing, but no severe climbs. Return ~12:30-12:45, before the rain is scheduled to arrive. If weather turns threatening earlier, we will cut the ride shorter and return right away. CO-LEADER(S) WELCOME - if you would like to lead a group at an alternative pace, THANK YOU! Please contact LMc to have your name and pace added to this ride listing. 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/34879533.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862

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Level D: 10mph, 16 miles. Meet at Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park . The ride leaves at 10:00 am. We will go out MLK drive via the Zoo. Then take the Wisahicon bike trail to the Papper Trail Bike Coffee Shop. Return on the Kelly Dr Bike trail. Great novice ride! If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level D: 10mph, 29 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Easy ride around the Philadelphia International Airport. On the way back we will go through Bartram's Garden to check out any sightings of the Schuylkill Banks' Swing Bridge. Not sure where to stop for coffee. If KYW is reporting rain outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level B: 15mph, 62 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:15 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. This week coffee at Pour Richards, Devon. 4,000 ft. 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 20180505 HoW.
Leader: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555

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Level Tandem: 13mph, 42 miles. Meet at Easttown Library, 720 First Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312. The tandem ride leaves at 10:00 am. Start in Berwyn, PA. Ride on quiet, scenic roads to West Chester and the Brandywine River valley. Return to Berwyn on the Chester Valley Trail. 42 miles with a coffee/snack break at mile 18. Option for lunch or ice cream at the finish. No drops. Pre-registration required. Bring water, snacks, and money for lunch. Lights required for tunnel on Valley Creek Road. As always singles welcome on all tandem rides. Cue sheets will not be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37256252.
Leader: Manny Menendez, , 610-291-0625

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Level D: 11.5mph, 36 miles. Meet at Rittenhouse Square - Southeast Entrance at corner of 18th St & Rittenhouse Sq. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. This adventure will explore the area around Graffiti Pier before it becomes further developed. We'll cross the Delaware via the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge after which there will be a rest stop at world-famous Mart Pretzel to help keep our electrolytes in balance. Then off towards Haddonfield and lunch at Sanook Thai and their quiet outdoor dining courtyard. Return to Philly by 4 pm via the BFB. Note: there will be approx. 1.5 miles of offroad trail through the Graffiti Pier area. The on-line route map is https://www.strava.com/routes/3084592019804209684.
Leader: Rob Gusky, , 920-573-5128

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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 for new cylists or for those who have returned to cycling after a layoff. Please wear helmet (required by the Club). Please bring extra tubes and tools to fix a flat, water, sunscreen, $ for midride snack stop. There might be a hill or two, but we gather at the top to catch our breath. The hills will be good for physical conditioning. A good sense of humor is always welcomed.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037

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Level 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 parking garage sign. We do not go on the Sunday of the Scenic Schuylkill Century (September 11, 2022).
Leader: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578

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