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 

 

• Conshy for coffee

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Mondays starting on July 1, 2024 and is scheduled to end on November 3, 2024. The ride will depart from VFNHP visitor center main parking lot at 9:00 am. Ride Level: D: 10.5mph, Distance: 21/25 miles. A weekly ride on Monday's on SRT and Cross County Trail to Conshy or Plymouth Meeting (or other location) for coffee with fellow cyclists. Destination will be posted morning of ride. Ride is open to meet riders from Philly or elsewhere. If you are planning a ride and want to meet up for coffee along the way, text leader morning of ride. Preregistration is required. Please preregister by 9:00 A.M. day of the ride. Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizer: Steve Trobovic, [javascript protected email address], 610-710-1810      

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

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Mondays starting on April 22, 2024 and is scheduled to end on September 16, 2024. 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 May 7, 2024 and is scheduled to end on September 24, 2024. The ride will depart from various starting points (please check the daily calendar) at 9:00 am. Ride Levels: A-/B+: 16-17mph, B/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 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: 1st and 3rd Tues. start from UDHS, 2nd Tues. from Centre Sq. Pk., Blue Bell, 4th Tues. from Central Pk., Doylestown, 5th Tues Ad-Hoc location & Memorial/Labor Day weeks we'll ride on Wed. Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizers: Doug Smithman, [javascript protected email address], 267-566-2898, 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      

• Tuesday Ride to Lower Merion- ARDMORE

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Tuesdays starting on March 5, 2024 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 10:00 am. Ride Level: C- through D: 10.5mph, Distance: 20-30 miles. This is a generic description of the ride which will go to one of three destinations every Tuesday:GET Cafe in Narberth; Farmers’ Market in Ardmore or Spread Bagelry in Wynnewood. Some climbing of 800 to 1000 feet. First part of ride will generally mean a climb into Fairmount Park, across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge up to Chamounix. And then proceed up Bryn Mawr Avenue. and on to our final destination of Narberth, Ardmore or Wynnewood. On an ad hoc basis we may include new destinations and advance notice will be provided along with details. Always a fun group of friendly people so come on out! Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizer: James McElwain, [javascript protected email address], 215-990-9745      

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

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Tuesdays starting on April 16, 2024 and is scheduled to end on September 17, 2024. 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 

 

• Flourtown Wednesday Weekly B Rides

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Wednesdays starting on May 8, 2024 and is scheduled to end on August 28, 2024. The ride will depart from Flourtown Shopping Center at 6:00 pm. Ride Level: B: 15-18mph, Distance: 25-40 miles. Flourtown weekly Wednesday ride starts at 6:00 PM. There are two B level rides available. The pace for these rides is scheduled to be 15 to 16 MPH for the first ride and the second ride is 17 to 18 MPH. Plan distances are 25 to 40 miles. The weekly routes will be posted at the Suburban Cyclists Unlimited (SCU) meetup website located at: https://www.meetup.com/Suburban-Cyclists-Unlimited-Meetup/ When you get the meetup site, see the comment section for the ride route for each week. Please download the route is highly recommended. Ride distance will increase based on the amount of sunlight. Bring lights in case the ride runs into darkness. Rain, bad weather conditions or bad roads cancel the ride. No cue sheet will be available. Organizer: David A Kaplan. If you like you can call me on cell phone at 215-872-3919. My Email address is Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizer: David A. Kaplan, [javascript protected email address], 215-872-3919      

• Delightful, Delicious Duo Wednesday Evening Rides, D > C+/B-

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Wednesdays starting on April 10, 2024 and is scheduled to end on September 18, 2024. The ride will depart from Flourtown Shopping Center at 6:00 pm. Ride Levels: 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 the 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). In September, as evening daylight shortens, this ride will meet earlier (5:45, then, 5:30). Two Leaders, for two groups, as needed: Tom Madle will lead the D/D+/C- group, and Linda will lead the C/C+/B- group. Cue sheets will 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      

• Chill Hills

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Thursdays starting on April 1, 2024 and is scheduled to end on September 13, 2024. The ride will depart from Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum at 6:00 pm. Ride Level: B-: 14-14.5mph, 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. No riders doing the listed pace will be dropped. Bike lights are highly recommended. Optional after ride drink Waterworks beer garden - Bring ID. 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 June 20, 2024 and is scheduled to end on September 12, 2024. The ride will depart from Azalea Garden's formal entrance, behind the Art Museum at 6:00 pm. Ride Levels: C: 12mph, Distance: 25 miles. A true C version of the Thursday evening hill ride in Gladwyne, which cheerfully waits to regroup at the top of each of the hills climbed.
  Organizers: Jim Kahn, [javascript protected email address], 215-771-4487, Chuck Martin, [javascript protected email address], 215-833-7953 and Tom Witt, [javascript protected email address], 215-665-5578      

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

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Thursdays starting on April 18, 2024 and is scheduled to end on September 19, 2024. 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      

Saturday's 

 

• Toss of the Dice

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Saturdays starting on August 3, 2024 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 Levels: B: 15mph. Various friendly rides per DAILY RIDE CALENDAR ranging from 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. Typically Andrew &/or Nick leads and Simon sweeps and, if needed, leads a slower pace ride. Check daily listing for route information. During the summer season there is an optional after-ride drink at the Waterworks beer garden. Ride may be cancelled up to 1 hour prior to departure time. Pre-registration preferred. Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizers: Nick Gunderson, [javascript protected email address], 952-292-8396 and Andrew Miller, [javascript protected email address], 215-370-0394      

• Pizza on the Ocean City Boardwalk

  This weekly ride is scheduled on Saturdays starting on August 24, 2024 and is scheduled to end on August 24, 2024. The ride will depart from Absecon Train Station at 10:00 pm. Ride Level: B-: 12-13.5mph, Distance: 26-30 miles. We will start at the Absecon Train Station, pedaling our way to OC. Once there, we can eat Boardwalk pizza and other junk food if your tastes desire. A beach stroll is nice too. I'm going to drive to the train station, however if you take the train, just let me know. (8:20 train gets you there on time) Route seems pretty flat except the causeway bridge. Rain and scorching heat (Heat index over 100) cancels ride . Cue sheets will not be available.
  Organizer: Adam Mitry, [javascript protected email address], 445-400-4052      

August, 2024