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Standard Listing Calendar | Grouped List
December 2023
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- December 109:30AM
Sun December 10, 2023 - Sunday AM Hike in the Wissahickon, on the Andorra side. Hopefully, Better Weather on 12/10
Hike Moderate Pace on Moderate Trails, 6.1 miles. Meet at Scott House at Wigard & Henry Ave.. The hike leaves at 9:30 am. Pretty hike leaving from and returning to the Scout House, on Wigard Ave, just off Henry Ave. Hike north on the Yellow Trail to Bells Mill Rd, then return on Forbidden Drive. There are porta-potties at Bells Mill Rd. On the return, we'll pass the Covered Bridge, and we should be able to see the statue of Teedyuscung on the other side of the Wissahickon. If the weather turns wet before we get back, route will be shortened. The route can also be modified to stay on Forbidden Drive, both up and back. Please bring water and snacks with you, and please wear sturdy walking/hiking shoes. Hiking poles are not mandatory, but they are very helpful to give more traction. PARKING at the Start/Finish: there is a gravel parking lot at the Scout House, where Wigard Ave meets the trailhead. PUBLIC TRANSIT: SEPTA's 27 Bus runs along Henry Ave. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41780224. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 9:30 am.
Leader: Linda McGrane, , 267-251-7862 - December 1012:00PM
Sun December 10, 2023 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride
Level D: 9mph, 15 - 25 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. Come join us for a leasurely brisk social bicycle ride in and around Fairmount Park. We will have a refreshment stop along the way. If KYW is reporting rain, snow, or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 12:12 pm.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037 - December 1012:15PM
Sun December 10, 2023 - 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 required. It is optional, but you may preregister until Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 11:00 am.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 and Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 - December 1110:00AM
Mon December 11, 2023 - Monday Conshy D Ride
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 to Feine Cafe in Conshy, Monday Dec 11 @ 10:00 am. 10.5 mph. Let’s go back to Feine in the back on 8th st. May rain, but let’s see. Steve still deep into paella- just a different country. What can I say? Pre- register. Leader: Diana D, 215-680-2322. Cue sheets will not be available. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Monday, December 11, 2023 at 10:00 am.
Leader: Diana Dooley, , 215 680 2322- 1
- December 136:30PM
Wed December 13, 2023 - BCP Monthly Board Meeting for September. All club members are welcome to participate.
Meet at Roxborough Memorial Hospital, 5800 Ridge Ave, 19128. Cafeteria Conference Room A, on Ground Floor. The event starts at 6:30 pm. BCP monthly Board meeting, Community Room next to the Cafeteria, Roxborough Memorial Hospital at 5800 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia 19128. Main Entrance is on Jamestown St. Take elevator down to Ground Floor to Cafeteria. It is optional, but you may preregister until Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 6:30 pm.
Organizer: Chuck Herbert, , 215-430-3222 - December 149:00AM
Thu December 14, 2023 - Thursday Morning Hill Ride
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 - December 159:30AM
Fri December 15, 2023 - 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 - December 169:00AM
Sat December 16, 2023 - Berlin Mart, Berlin, NJ
Level D: 9mph, 40 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 9:00 am. Leader needs a new pair of shoes! A few Wednesdays ago, our Wednesday ride went to the Berlin Mart. There I noticed a shoe sale stahl. There were some all season hardy shoes that I could even wear as dress shoes. Let's return. There is a coffee shop just across the isle from an on the premises! We will take the PATCO Highspeed Line over to Broadway. From there cycle to Haddon Heights for a coffee break then on to Clementon Park and Berlin. A different route home but pushing our bikes up the three flights of stairs to reach the north walkway of the Ben Franklin Bridge. If KYW is reporting rain, snow, or icy road conditions outside their studio one hour prior to start, ride cancels. Cue sheets will not be available. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 9:00 am.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037 - December 169:15AM
Sat December 16, 2023 - Toss of the Dice 2.0
Levels B: 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.
Leaders: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 and Matthew Bidwell, , 215-300-8880 - December 169:30AM
Sat December 16, 2023 - Pennypack and K&T Trails with lunch at Oba Mediterranean Grill
Level D: 11.5mph, 29 miles. Meet at 30th Street Station. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. This multi-modal ride will begin at 30th St Station - gather at the Septa Regional Rail area to board the 9:47 am West Trenton Line Train #8320 to Meadowbrook. The first part of the ride will feature two trails including short break at De Jesus bodega. Lunch stop will be at Oba Mediterranean Grill in Collingswood. Return to Philly expected by 3:30 pm via Patco. NOTE: The Montco section of the Pennypack Trail has about 5 miles of crushed gravel so have appropriate tires. The on-line route map is https://www.strava.com/routes/3165113190902360876. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 9:30 am.
Leader: Rob Gusky, , 920-573-5128 - December 1712:00PM
Sun December 17, 2023 - Sunny Sunday D Ride
Level D: 9-12mph, 12-24 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 12:00 pm. A casual ride through Fairmount Park and beyond. Please wear helmet (required by the club.). Please bring extra tube and tools to fix a flat, water, proper dress for cold weather, $ for mid-ride snack stop. There might be a hill or two, but we will catch our breaths at the top. This is good for physical conditioning. At out snack stop, we can review best practices for riding though the winter. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 12:00 pm.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338 - December 1712:15PM
Sun December 17, 2023 - 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 required.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 and Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 - December 219:00AM
Thu December 21, 2023 - Thursday Morning Hill Ride
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 - December 229:30AM
Fri December 22, 2023 - 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 - December 239:15AM
Sat December 23, 2023 - Toss of the Dice 2.0
Levels B: 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.
Leaders: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 and Matthew Bidwell, , 215-300-8880 - December 2412:15PM
Sun December 24, 2023 - 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 required.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 and Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487 - December 2511:00AM
Mon December 25, 2023 - Ride with Your New Holiday Biking Gifts
Level D: 9-12mph, 10-14 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 11:00 am. A casual ride around the Kelly and MLK Drives going to 30th Street Station for a hot coffee or hot chocolate. Please wear helmet (required by the club.). Please bring water, proper dress for the weather conditions, $ for hot coffee or hot chocolate. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Monday, December 25, 2023 at 11:00 am.
Leader: George L. Yarnell, , 610-626-3338 - December 289:00AM
Thu December 28, 2023 - Thursday Morning Hill Ride
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 - December 299:30AM
Fri December 29, 2023 - 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 - December 308:00AM
Sat December 30, 2023 - Birthday Ride
Level D: 9mph, 79 miles. Meet at Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. Come celebrate my birthday with a brisk ride up the Pennsylvanian side of the Delaware River to Trenton, then down the New Jersey side back home. Early start, 8 am inorder to get back at dusk. If KYW is reporting rain, snow or icy road conditions, ride cancels. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 8:08 am.
Leader: Tim Carey, , 267-414-9037 - December 309:15AM
Sat December 30, 2023 - Toss of the Dice 2.0
Levels B: 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.
Leaders: Simon Knight, , 215-219-9555 and Matthew Bidwell, , 215-300-8880 - December 3112:15PM
Sun December 31, 2023 - 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 required.
Leaders: Tom Witt, , 215-665-5578 and Jim Kahn, , 215-771-4487
