BCP offers recurring weekly rides. Below is a general description of the recurring weekly rides, with pace, mileage, starting time, location, and organizer. The weekly rides are also listed by date in the Daily Ride Calendar which you should check for specific ride leaders and any additional information on the ride. Information about starting locations is available on our Ride Guide page which is found under the rides menu item.
There are two different listings of the recurring weekly rides available on this page. The normal view gives a listing of the recurring weekly rides that are active for one month and you are able to move back and forth from month to month to view the weekly rides that were active in different months. Initially one is viewing the current month. The other view that is available on this page shows all the recurring weekly rides that were listed for the last year and those planned for the future.
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December 2020
Sunday BCP/SCU Hikes in the Wissahickon
This weekly hike is scheduled on Sundays starting on November 8, 2020 and is scheduled to end on March 14, 2021. The hike will depart from various starting points (please check the daily calendar) at 9:30 am. Hike Level: Moderate Pace on Moderate Trails, Distance: 5-7 miles. Hiking the Wissahickon with BCP COVID-19 Protocols. Check the daily ride calendar on the Sunday before the hike for details and to pre-register. Pre-registration is required. This is a shared hike with SCU. One week will be lead by BCP with registration on the BCP site and the next week will be lead by SCU with registration on their site. https://www.meetup.com/Suburban-Cyclists-Unlimited-Meetup . Hiking boots/shoes recommended and YakTrax if icy. Well behaved dogs welcome, but must be on leash at all times.
Organizer: Jim Ruddick, [javascript protected email address], 215-589-0028Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride Ride and Instructional Ride
This weekly ride is scheduled on Sundays and it is scheduled throughout the year. The ride will depart from Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum at 12:00 pm. Ride Level: D: 9-12mph. Casual introductory level ride, suited for improving group riding skills and fitness. Safety instruction provided. If noted as instructional in the listing for a specific date, the ride will also cover riding basics such as shifting, clipless pedals etc. Distance and speed will be dictated by the abilities of the group. D rides are generally 10-20 miles at a pace of 8-12 mi/hr, and the ride will regroup as necessary. Adverse weather generally cancels the ride. Helmet, bicycle in operating condition and water is required. Snacks are strongly advised. Please check the ride calendar on the website for specific details and ride leader contact information for any questions.
Organizer: George L. Yarnell, [javascript protected email address], 610-626-3338Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off
This weekly ride is scheduled on Sundays starting on January 1, 1987 and it is scheduled throughout the year. The ride will depart from Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum at 12:15 pm. Ride Levels: C: 12mph. A true C ride, which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop. Some climbing is required.
Organizers: Tom Witt, [javascript protected email address], 215-665-5578, Jim Kahn, [javascript protected email address], 215-771-4487 and Chuck Martin, [javascript protected email address], 215-833-7953C spin-off winter edition
This weekly ride is scheduled on Sundays starting on November 29, 2020 and is scheduled to end on February 28, 2021. The ride will depart from Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum at 12:15 pm. Ride Level: C: 12mph, Distance: 25-35 miles. Winter destinations will be determined based on weather on the day of the ride. Friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Some climbing required. COVID rules in effect. Bring mask for meet-up and food stop. No ride if rain at the start of the ride or 50 pct or more chance of rain during ride per NOAA forecast. Pre-registration strongly encouraged.
Organizer: Jim Kahn, [javascript protected email address], 215-771-4487Sunday Afternoon (Post-Hike) Winter Ramble Ride (General description -- specific details will be posted for each Sunday) COVID PRECAUTIONS remain in effect
This weekly ride is scheduled on Sundays starting on November 8, 2020 and is scheduled to end on March 14, 2021. The ride will depart from Various Starting Locations - details posted each week at 1:15 pm. Ride Level: B-: 14mph, Distance: 35-40 miles. Scenic loop, thru Mont.Co. or Lower Bucks, brief rest stop. MEETING POINTS WILL VARY, due to the AM hikes being moved from Wissahickon to suburban points outside of Phila. Return by 5:00pm. Please bring LIGHTS. Details posted each week. Every Sun during winter hike season, weather permitting, w/possible exception Valentine's Day. If weather not bike-friendly, ride may be replaced by snow activity. Keep moving through winter - maintain base fitness for spring cycling in March. COVID PRECAUTIONS (mask, hand sanitizer, distancing, etc.) remain in effect. Cue sheets will be available.
Organizer: Linda McGrane, [javascript protected email address], 267-251-7862Ride Yer Bike Tuesday
This weekly ride is scheduled on Tuesdays and is scheduled to end on September 28, 2021. The ride will depart from various starting points (please check the daily calendar) at 9:30 pm. Ride Levels: A-/B+: 16-17mph, B-: 13.5-14.5mph, C+: 12-13mph, Distance: 35-50 miles. Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Sometimes we'll ride familiar routes, sometimes new ones. Expect good company on safe/low trafficked roads. Lunch stops may be sit down, takeout, or in a park (bring a sandwich/snack). Will regroup as needed, but must be able to maintain the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely, obey traffic laws and follow: https://phillybikeclub.org/bcp_covid_19_rider_guidelines.pdf. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy - rain cancels, but will likely reschedule for Wed. NOTE: Ride starts @ 9:30 in Sept & 10:00 in Oct. The 4th Tues. of the month starts @ Central Pk, Doylestown. Cue sheets will not be available.
Organizers: Howard Hochheiser, [javascript protected email address], 215-913-3246, Daniel Operacz, [javascript protected email address], 267-265-9358 and Bob Doyle, [javascript protected email address], 703-963-9905Friday Frolic w/Linda. This is the generic description. Specific details will be posted on daily calendar for each Friday.
This weekly ride is scheduled on Fridays starting on December 7, 2012 and is scheduled to end on December 29, 2028. The ride will depart from various starting points (please check the daily calendar) at 9:30 am. Ride Level: B-: 14mph, Distance: 45-50, +/- miles. 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.
Organizer: Linda McGrane, [javascript protected email address], 267-251-7862Winter Bee
This weekly ride is scheduled on Saturdays starting on October 30, 2020 and is scheduled to end on December 8, 2020. The ride will depart from Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 8:55 am. Ride Level: B: 14.5-15.5mph, Distance: 30 - 60 miles. Winter B ride with longer rides when warmer, shorter rides when colder. Total elevation 2500 - 3500 ft. The average speed (measured at end of ride) is likely to be 14.5 - 15.5 mph. We will regroup as needed, but riders are expected to ride the group pace. There will be a midway coffee/food stop. Please be familiar with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Rider Guidelines for COVID-19 Mitigation, and bring a mask for the rest stop. Check daily listing for GPS route information. Ride may be cancelled up to an hour before ride time - always check listing on day of ride. Cue sheets will not be available.
Organizer: Simon Knight, [javascript protected email address], 215-219-9555
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