Weekly Ride Calendar

Sunday's 

 

• Sunny 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], 610-626-3338      

• Sunny 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: B- through C: 14mph, C+/C: 13mph, 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, Chuck Martin, [javascript protected email address], 215-923-1887 and Delora Winslow, [javascript protected email address], 215-796-8917      

Tuesday's 

 

• Ride Yer Bike Tuesday

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Tuesdays starting on April 5, 2022 and is scheduled to end on April 26, 2022. The ride will depart from Upper Dublin High School at 10:00 am. Ride Levels: B+: 16-17mph, B-: 13.5-14.5mph, C+/C: 12-13mph, Distance: 40-50 miles. Bring yer bike & sense of adventure. Expect good company on safe/low trafficked roads. Lunch stops may be sit down, takeout, or in a park. Will regroup as needed, but must be able to ride the posted pace. Must be willing to ride safely & obey traffic laws. Check day of the ride if weather is iffy - rain cancels, but may reschedule for Wed. NOTE: Upper Dublin H.S. starts will have porta-potties but not water. NOTE: Ride starts at 9:30 in May & Sept., 9:00 June thru Aug. & 10:00 in Oct. November is ad hoc: different day, time and start locations each week. NOTE: Ride starts @ 9:30 in May. 4th Tues. start from Central Park, Doylestown. 5th Tues.(May 31 & Aug. 30) will start from Centre Square Park, Blue Bell. 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], 703-963-9905      

• Delightful, Delicious D (& D+/C-) Ride, Tuesday Evening Edition

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Tuesdays starting on April 26, 2022 and is scheduled to end on September 20, 2022. The ride will depart from Glenside Public Library parking lot at 6:00 pm. Ride Level: C- through D: 10-11.5mph, Distance: 15-30 miles. Scheduled for most Tuesday evenings throughout summer, weather permitting. Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away the day's stresses, suited for novice riders, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. Relaxed pace, peaceful roads in Eastern Montgomery Co. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on return. This Tuesday night ride meets weekly throughout summer, except if raining, unless there is another special club event in a different location (e.g., Member Appreciation Tailgate Social at another club ride site). After Labor Day, this ride will meet earlier (5:45 or 5:30pm), due shorter evening daylight. Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizer: Linda McGrane, [javascript protected email address], 267-251-7862      

Wednesday's 

 

• Delightful, Delicious D (and D+/C-) Wednesday Evening Ride

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Wednesdays starting on April 27, 2022 and is scheduled to end on September 21, 2022. The ride will depart from Flourtown Shopping Center at 6:00 pm. Ride Level: C- through D: 10-12mph, Distance: 15-30 miles. 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. Please bring mask for indoor stop (Just in case) & hand sanitizer. Preregistration saves you writing time at start. If you sign-in at start, please use hand sanitizer. 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.
  Organizer: Linda McGrane, [javascript protected email address], 267-251-7862      

• Flourtown Regular Season (B+ and B)

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Wednesdays starting on April 27, 2022 and is scheduled to end on September 28, 2022. The ride will depart from Flourtown Shopping Center at 6:00 pm. Ride Levels: B+: 16-17mph, B: 15-16mph, Distance: 25-35 miles. Please join us for rides in Montgomery and Bucks counties with 2 speed groups available. Early season might be a bit slower, later in the season will be faster. Ride distance will vary based on available daylight. We will not drop anyone, but please be sure that you are capable of maintaining the advertised pace including some hill climbing. We are planning to maintain a group size of no more than 15 riders per speed group. If there are more than 15 riders, then we will subdivide into more than one group as long as a second ride leader is available. Rain at start time, or wet roads will cancel the ride. Bring your bike, helmet, water bottles, snacks, spare tube, and tools needed for changing a flat (just in case). There are no planned stops on these rides. Our goal is to be back by sunset, but a taillight and headlight are recommended both early and late in the season given the shorter amount of daylight. Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizers: Scott Siegfried, [javascript protected email address], 610-496-1965 and David A. Kaplan, [javascript protected email address], 215-872-3919      

Thursday's 

 

• Thursday Hill Ride B- Please pre-register.

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Thursdays starting on April 4, 2022 and is scheduled to end on September 10, 2022. The ride will depart from Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum at 6:00 pm. Ride Level: B-: 14-15mph, Distance: 20 - 30 miles. 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 at Parks on Tap. 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 not be available.
  Organizer: Simon Knight, [javascript protected email address], 215-219-9555      

• "C"Vilized Thursday Evening Hill Ride

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Thursdays starting on April 14, 2022 and is scheduled to end on September 8, 2022. The ride will depart from Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 6:01 pm. Ride Level: C: 12mph, Distance: 25 miles. A true "C" version of the Thursday hill training ride. April and September rides start 5:46, June-August 6:01. Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizer: Tom Witt, [javascript protected email address], 215-665-5578      

Friday's 

 

• Friday 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 February 5, 2027. 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], 267-251-7862      

Saturday's 

 

• Toss of the Dice 2.0

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Saturdays and is scheduled to end on December 31, 2029. The ride will depart from Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum at 8:30 am. Ride Level: B: 15mph, Distance: 35-80 miles. 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.
  Organizer: Matthew Bidwell, [javascript protected email address], 215-300-8880      

April, 2022