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: 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], 215-833-7953      

Monday's 

 

• Church of the Savoir (COS) Multi-Level Rides

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Mondays starting on April 10, 2023 and is scheduled to end on September 25, 2023. The ride will depart from Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA at 6:00 pm. Ride Levels: A through D: 8-20mph, Distance: 10-40 miles. The ride will depart from Church of the Savior, Wayne, PA at 6:00 pm promptly. Ride Level: D thru AX Come ride with the largest evening cycling group in the Delaware Valley ( over 100 riders). We have 7 different ride groups ranging from our slowest paced "Hybrid Bike" group ( rides at 8-10 mph pace for 15 miles ) up to our "A" group ( 18-20 mph up to 30-40 miles). All rides start 6pm sharp and finish at sunset ( the Hybrid group finishes at 7:30). 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 also have post-ride socials at the Great American Pub in Wayne as well as two "tailgate" nights in the COS lot where BCP and SCU provide free pizza and soda to all riders. We have experienced ride leaders and sweep riders so no one gets lost! 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.
  Organizers: Thomas Beckett, [javascript protected email address], 610-733-7030 and Scott Siegfried, [javascript protected email address], 610-496-1965      

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

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Mondays starting on May 1, 2023 and is scheduled to end on September 11, 2023. The ride will depart from Upper Dublin High School at 6:00 pm. Ride Level: C- through D: 10-12.5mph, Distance: 15-29 miles. Scheduled for most Monday 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, relaxed, recovery ride. Cycle peaceful roads in Eastern Mont Co. Brief rest stop for quick snack/bathroom break half-way through. Planned mileage will depend on the length of evening daylight. Speed and distance will also depend on the riders in our group. Please bring lights in case we are delayed on our return. Toward the end of the season (mid-September), this ride will need to leave earlier (5:45 or 5:30pm), due to evening daylight ending earlier. Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizer: Linda McGrane, [javascript protected email address], 267-251-7862      

Tuesday's 

 

• Ride Yer Bike Tuesday

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Tuesdays starting on June 6, 2023 and is scheduled to end on August 29, 2023. The ride will depart from Upper Dublin High School at 9:00 am. Ride Levels: A-/B+: 16-17mph, B-: 14-15mph, C+: 13-14mph, C: 12-13mph, Distance: 40-48 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. 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 9:00 June-Aug., 9:30 in Sept. and 10:00 in Oct. NOTE: 4th Tues. start from Central Pk., Doylestown, 5th Tues. from Centre Sq. Pk., Blue Bell & Labor Day week we'll ride on Wed. Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizers: Howard Hochheiser, [javascript protected email address], 215-913-3246, Elliot Titcher, [javascript protected email address], 215-740-1149, Bob Doyle, [javascript protected email address], 703-963-9905 and Daniel Operacz, [javascript protected email address], 267-265-9358      

• Delightful, Delicious D/D+/C- Summer Evening Rides

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Tuesdays starting on April 18, 2023 and is scheduled to end on September 12, 2023. The ride will depart from Glenside Public Library parking lot at 6:00 pm. Ride Level: C- through D: 9.5-11.5mph, Distance: 12-30 miles. 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.
  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 19, 2023 and is scheduled to end on September 13, 2023. 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. 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.
  Organizer: Linda McGrane, [javascript protected email address], 267-251-7862      

Thursday's 

 

• Thursday Morning Hill Ride

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Thursdays starting on June 29, 2023 and it is scheduled throughout the year. The ride will depart from Cosmic Cafe, Lloyd Hall, # 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr, East Fairmount Park at 9:00 am. Ride Level: C-: 11mph, Distance: 25 miles. 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.
  Organizer: Paul di Francesco, [javascript protected email address], 215 459 3174      

• "C"vilized Thursday Hills

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Thursdays starting on April 13, 2023 and is scheduled to end on September 14, 2023. The ride will depart from Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 6:00 pm. Ride Levels: C: 12mph, Distance: 25 miles. A slower "C" version of the Thursday evening hill ride. Starts at 6 PM May through August, 5:45 PM in September Cue sheets will not be available.
  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], 215-833-7953      

• Delightful, Delicious "D" (and D+/C-) Ride, Thursday evening Edition

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Thursdays starting on May 25, 2023 and is scheduled to end on September 7, 2023. The ride will depart from Jacobs Engineering Parking Lot at 6:00 pm. Ride Level: C- through D: 10-12.5mph, Distance: 15-30 miles. Scheduled for most Thursday evenings throughout summer, weather permitting. Gently paced, post-work evening ride to pedal away work stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to area, and/or anyone seeking a low-intensity recovery ride. Start by riding on Schuylkill River Trail, and/or, Cross County Trail, which connects the Schuylkill w/Plymouth Meeting . As riders get stronger, we can turn off the trails and explore some pretty roads in the area. Please bring LIGHTS in case we return close to dark. Our mileage will be determined by how much evening light we have. Occasionally, this ride may meet earlier in afternoon, due to other event in evening. In mid-September, ride will depart at 5:45 or 5:30, due to earlier sunset. Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizer: Linda McGrane, [javascript protected email address], 267-251-7862      

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 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], 267-251-7862      

August, 2023