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BCP Ride List for August 2003
Saturday, August 2 - Meander thru Montgomery County and possibly Bucks. Class B/B-, 14-15 MPH, 55 to 65 miles. Meet at Bruno's, Germantown & Northwestern Avenues at 8:45 for a prompt 9:00 start. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbake@snip.net.
Sunday, August 3 - Montgomery County (probably). Class B+, 16-17 mph, 40-45 miles. Meet at the Glenside Library, Keswick Ave & Waverly Rd in Glenside, for a prompt 8:00 start. We'll find some nice roads in eastern Montgomery County, some familiar, some not so familiar. I must be back by noon, so we'll stick to the advertised pace. Rain cancels. Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-576-6514, beetham@snip.net.
Sunday, August 3 - B Ramble. 14-15 MPH, 45-50 miles. Paoli, moderately hilly on the way out, relatively flat on the return. Food stop at Einstein Bagels. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 12 NOON. Leader: Chris LaPierre, 215- 765-3775, lappy@mindspring.com.
Saturday, August 9 - Tour de Laware. Class B+/B. 85 miles. Start at 8 from Clayton Park in Delaware County. We will ride the hills of western Delco and northern Delaware state. Three food stops are planned, with a possible fourth, depending on the heat. I-95 south to Rt 322 west to Rt 261 (Foulk Rd); turn left at the top of the ramp; cross bridge over Rt 322, then immediately turn right onto Garnet Mine Rd; bear left after stop sign at base of hill, staying on Garnet Mine Rd. Clayton Park will be the first right, just past the long sweeping curve. Travel time from Center City is about 45 minutes. Leader: Rich Wagner, 610-521-4570, roadrich@hotmail.com.
Sunday, August 10 - B Ramble. 14-15 MPH, 40-45 miles. Mystery destination. Sit-down food break. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 12 NOON. Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbake@snip.net.
Tuesday, August 12 - BCP Monthly Meeting. 6:30 PM at Dave Johnson's (215-848-8918) house. It's 45 W. Walnut Lane, between Germantown Avenue and McCallum Street - served by the 23 and the XH buses, and the H and 53 are nearby, as is the Tulpehocken R8 station. All BCP members are encouraged to attend. For information or to get something on the agenda: David L. Johnson, 610-828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu.
Saturday, August 16 - From Here to Hawk Mountain. Class B, 14 -15 mph, 120 miles. Hawk Mountain has always been a favorite challenge for the club, but this time we will go for all the glory. No driving half-way there this time. We start from Bruno's, Germantown & Northwestern Avenues, at 8:00. We follow the Schuylkill River bike path for as long as we can, then wind through Berks and Schuylkill Counties and up the indomitable dark side of the mountain. We'll zip on down the "easy" side and work our way home through mostly rolling terrain. Several rest stops and lunch along the way. Bring your climbing gear (ropes and pitons), since the climb of the mountain exceeds 17% at the top. Rain, or high temperatures forecast above 95 cancels. Leader: David L. Johnson, (610) 828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu.
Saturday, August 16 - Debbie's Birthday Ride to Havre de Grace. Class B, 66-70 miles, hilly but scenic. Leave from the Food Lion on the southwest corner of Rts 40 and 272 in Northeast, MD at 8:00. We'll have many views of the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay. Doug Kennedy (610) 543 4664, DougKennedy7@Yahoo.CA or Debbie Wilson (302) 798-1243, djwbike@aol.com.
Saturday, August 16 - Southern Camden County. Class C+/B, 13 -16 mph, 25 to 30 miles. Tour the towns in southern Camden County. Meet at the parking area in Berlin Park, just off the White Horse Pike & Park Drive in Berlin, NJ for an 8:30 start. Leader: Dave Wender, 856-809-9194, dwender1@comcast.net. Canceled if raining.
Saturday, August 16 - Roll Along the Back Roads! Class C++, 12-14 mph, 35 miles. Meet at the Folsom Pathmark on MacDade Boulevard in Ridley Township at 7:45. Thence we'll take a short ride to the Ridley Park train station to meet the 7:58 train from Philadelphia (departs 30th Street at 7:34). Leaving the train station at 8:00, we bike by Neumann College, the highest point in Delaware County, and continue through Glen Mills to Ridley Creek State Park. Then by Media, and via the Smedley/Leiper Trail back to the R.P. train station. Expect to finish well before noon. We'll enjoy some significant hills (be prepared) and see lots of back road beauty. While on flat roads the pace will be a C+ speed, bring strong legs for the hills as they are "B" ride rated. Please note: the ride will only swing by the train station if I have been notified of riders coming via the train. Leader: Frank Jackson, 610-534-3978 eve & 215-537-4299 day, fjackson@rohmhaas.com.
Saturday, August 16 - Old City. Class C, 12-14 mph 35+ miles. At 8:30 we'll meet at the Pathmark parking lot in Folsom, Delaware County, and ride into Philly to the Art Museum. Then across the city, through the old parts of town and end up in the Queen Village area. Brunch at the Famous Deli on Bainbridge Street. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760, dmtrout@usa.net.
Sunday, August 17 - B Ramble. 14-15 MPH, 40-45 miles through eastern Montgomery County. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 12 NOON. Leader: Dave Phillips, 215-487-1505.
Sunday, August 17 - To the Picnic. 27 miles. Leaving from the Spring Mill train station below Conshohocken at 11:00, free parking at the station. We will follow the Schuylkill trail up to the BCP picnic area in the Perkiomen Valley Park. There will be no cars on the trail. The surface is macadam and pretty much flat. Depending on our speed the ride up will take a little more than 1 hour, so we will arrive fashionably late. Return time or times will be agreed to before leaving the train station. If enough members show we will organize into groups by the riders class, no one will dropped. Show and go. Rain at the start cancels. Len Langsdorf, lnl@jny.com, 610.278.7779 home, 215.826.6998 work.
Sunday, August 17 - Annual Picnic. Rain or shine, in the "Walnut Grove" section of the Lower Perkiomen Park. If you drive, the park is at Rte 422 and Egypt Road. If you ride, it is essentially at the junction of the Schuylkill River Trail and the Perkiomen Trail. Bring yourself, appetite, cooking skills, goodies. Volunteers welcome! Coordinator: Brooke Reavey, 856-905-1136, mekoorb@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, August 20 - Century Planning Meeting. Howie Wiener's home, 1132 Lombard Street at 6:30 p.m. We'll be creating the finishing touches for this year's ride. Light dinner provided. If you need directions, call Howie, 215-925-2494. Coordinator: Maureen, 215-765-3477, bcpcentury@phillybikeclub.org.
Thursday, August 21 - Lancaster Day Trip. Class C+, 14 mph, 53 miles. Starts at 9:00 from Bob LaDrew's house near Coatesville. Play hooky for the day; tour the Amish countryside, with lunch in Intercourse. We've done this ride four times this year, and every ride has been great. The group gets bigger every month. Bagels, cereal & juice at start. Contact me leader for directions and to reserve a bagel. Leader: Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229, wildyugo@comcast.net.
Saturday, August 23 - Volunteer Ride. All levels, 25, 38, 62 or 100 miles. Here's your chance to experience the ride if you'll be busy working on the Century on September 7 or if you've given your time for one of the many pre-ride activities. Riders for all distances meet at the Italian Foun-tain at 8:00. Contact: Maureen Hansberry, 215-765-3477.
Saturday, August 23 - 32 Degrees in August. Class B/C+. 45 miles. We will traverse the Main Line from Narberth to Malvern, with a Wawa stop in Malvern, and a super special secret summer stop in Wayne. Come indulge in an oxymoronic adventure. Start from Narberth Park, near the basketball court, at 9:00. Leader: Rich Wagner, 610-521-4570, roadrich@hotmail.com.
Sunday, August 24 - Oley Valley. Class B, 15-16 mph, 54 miles. Ride through the Oley Valley in Berks County. It is hilly, but you will be rewarded with the beautiful scenery and the challenge of climbing some of the steepest hills in the county. Starts from French Creek State Park promptly at 9:00 from the Hopewell Lake parking lot. We'll stop for lunch in the town of Oley. Pa Turnpike west to exit 23. Go north on Rt 100 to Rt 401 west for approx 6 miles to Rt 345 north for another 4 miles to the entrance to the park. Right at the tee. The parking lot is about 500 feet on your right, after the park office. Please send me an e-mail or call me if you are coming. Leader: Luis Figueroa, 215-673-0785, luisbikefiggs@aol.com.
Sunday, August 24 - Chesterbrook to St Peters. Class C (pace)/C+ (terrain), about 50 miles, 11+ mph avg. Meet at the Manhattan Bagel Shop in the Chesterbrook Center - ride starts at 8:30. Our favorite ride of `02, this is a challenging ride on Rt 401 & Rt 345 and then Harmonyville Rd to St Peters for a lunch stop. Return via Coventryville, Pughtown and Kimberton. Expect some hills and stops to regroup as required. No one dropped. Cue sheets provided. Bring snacks, beverage and money. Call to confirm, about weather or directions. Joint ride with the Brandywine Bicycle Club. Contact Arnie Roseman, 610.640.4529, asr3pa@msn.com, or Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229, wildyugo@comcast.net.
Sunday, August 24 - B Ramble. 14-15 mph, 45 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Destination is uncertain as of yet, but biking satisfaction is guaranteed! Don't forget the 30-block sunscreen. Leader: Werner Carrieri, 215-680-2618, Wernerman@aol.com.
Sunday, August 24 - Sunday After Meeting. Class D, 9-11 mph, 15 miles. This month we will explore Forbidden Drive, possibly the most beautiful stretch of cycling in the city. We start at 2 pm at Bruno's, Germantown & Northwestern Avenues at the Philadelphia city limits. We will head down the path as far as the group is comfortable with, and not exceed anyone's pace or endurance. For this ride, either a hybrid or mountain bike with wide tires is preferable. It is not a trail ride, but the Drive is gravel and somewhat rough in places. Bring water and snacks. Rain, wet roads, or temperatures above 95 degrees cancels. Leader: David L. Johnson, (610) 828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu.
Sunday, August 31 - Peter Odell Memorial: 8th Annual Big Apple Century. Classes A, B and C, with 125, 90, 70 and 50 mile options. The only century that takes you to the capital of the world. First 100 riders will be registered on a first-come basis, so get your registration and fees in early! Registration deadline: Tuesday August 26. See full description and signup form in this issue. Also http://www.phillybikeclub.org. Coordinators: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbake@snip.net and Ted Northrop, (215) 333-7146, ted@temple.edu.
Sunday, August 31 - B Ramble. 14-15 MPH, 40-45 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 12 NOON. Show and Go.
Tuesday, September 2 - Mailing the September Newsletter. Meet 6:30 at Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen LLP, 1650 Arch Street, southeast corner 17th & Arch Sts. Coordinator: Tom Witt, 215-977-2164.
Sunday, September 7 - Scenic Schuylkill Century. Whatver pace you want, 25-38-62-100 miles. Eats, support, marked roads, cues, SAGs, and pizza! See writeup and registration form in this issue, or at http://www.phillybikeclub.org/bcp_cent.html. Volunteers welcomed! Coordinator: Maureeen Hansberry, bcpcentury@phillybikeclub.org, 215-765-3477.
Sundays
Sunday Morning Breakfast Ride. Class C, up to 30 miles. Meet 8:45 at the SE corner of 22nd & Spring Garden for a delightful ride to a delightful place to have a delightful breakfast. Bring locks and money for brunch in the middle of the ride. We always need volunteers to lead us to delightful eating spots and pretty biking areas. Ride may be canceled if it's >95 degrees at start. Leaders: August 3, Joseph Feeney, 215-332-0283, jfe7378071@aol.com; 10th, Ann Martha, 215-548-8482, achristinemartha@yahoo.com; 17th, J.D. Mitchell, jdmitchell322@msn.com. This longish ride goes to the Picnic -return will be by bike path; 24th, Henry Lazarus (267) 259-6275 (cell phone), hlazar@netaxs.com; 31st, Mark Helmus, 215-752-3731, mhelmus@comcast.net.
Bulldog Ride. Class A-/B+, 45-65 miles, average speed 16-18 mph depending on the terrain. Meets most at the Bulldog statue, in the triangular park at 25th St, Fairmount & Pennsylvania Aves. Leaves noon sharp. No cue sheet provided, follow the leader. Leader: Bruce Taubman, 215-735-7935.
B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, approx. 40 miles. Meet noon at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. Check the Monthly Calendar for leaders, ride descriptions, and cancellations.
Sunny Sunday Afternoon Ride. Class D, usually 12-22 miles. Meets every Sunday at noon in front of Lloyd Hall, #1 Boathouse Row, on Kelly Drive. For the beginner who wishes to improve his/her cycling skills, for those new to Philadelphia who want to explore the little-known, out-of-the-way places in the city and near suburbs. August 3, Peggy Gertz, 215-844-2669, gertz@email.chop.edu: 10th, Tom Stewart, stewart.tom@verizon.net, 215-455-9168; 17th, go instead on the Breakfast Ride to the Picnic; 24th, JD Mitchell, jdmitchell322@msn.com, 215-844-2669; 31st, Show & Go (today is the New Hope-to-New York Ride).
Sunny Sunday Spin-Off Ride. Class C, usually 25-30 miles. A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. All welcome. Meets 12:15 at the rock near the Italian Fountain, behind the Art Museum. Leaders: August 3, Tom Witt, 215-977-2164; 10th, Dave Johnson, 215-849-8013; 17th, Roy Blanchard, 215-985-1110; 24th, Patrick O'Neill, 215-724-1847; 31st, Tom Witt, 215-977-2164.
Mondays
Attention all Sturdy Girls: Women's Recovery Ride every Monday! It's a B- pace, 25-30 mile recovery ride. Tired of all the testosterone from weekly rides, need an easy spin following hard or long miles on Saturdays and Sundays, or looking to meet other women riders who share your passion for cycling? Come to the Italian fountain at 5:45 PM for a prompt 6:00 departure. The group will stay together at all times and rotation of ride leadership will be encouraged to share responsibility of maintaining a safe and supportive ride. Sally Poliwoda, 215-753-2468, poliwoda@email.chop.edu.
Tuesdays
Vocabulary Ride. Class C, 12-14 mph, 15-20 miles. The days get shorter and we keep on ridin'. Come for a nice evening spin through southern Delaware County. No need to bring a vocabulary word - we supply 'em. Meet at the Pathmark on MacDade Blvd in Folsom for a 6:00 pm start. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760, dmtrout@usa.net.
>> There will NOT be Evening Rides from Holmesburg in August.
Kolman's Evening Ride. Class C, 12-14 mph, 15-20 miles. Starts at 6 from Lenape High School, Church & Hartford Roads, Medford, N.J. Start easy and build miles. Leader: Kolman Kleinbord, 856-789-9677, kolman39@hotmail.com.
Narberth ChainSmoker's Ride. Class B, 15-16 mph, 22+ miles, a training ride through the back roads of the Main Line. There will be a faster group and we are looking for a C+ leader. Leaves from Mainly Bikes in Narberth at 6 PM. Leader: Art Elwood, 856-424-1770, bikeman1@gte.net.
Thursdays
Bryn Mawr Local. Class B, 14-16 mph, +/- 30 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 5:45 PM for a prompt 6:00 start. We'll do a variation of the original Wed/Thur night rides - out to Conshohocken, returning on River Road and the bike path. This will be a bit faster and longer than the C+ and not nearly as fast as the group that leaves from across Kelly Drive. We will make quick regroups at the top of hills. Leaders: Jeff Bakely, jbake@snip.net, 215-843-1093, and Vernon Lucas, 215-815-9137, vernon.lucas@verizon.net.
Narberth ChainSmoker's Ride. Class B, 15-16 mph, 22+ miles. See Tuesdays for description. Leader: Art Elwood, 856-424-1770, bikeman1@gte.net.
Thursday Night C+ Training Ride. Class C+, approximately 26 miles. Departs 6 PM from the Italian Fountain. We will do the traditional 3-hill challenge. Leaders: August 7 and 28, Gary Morris, 215-557-0410, gmorris@vzavenue.net or Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229, srtrobovic@juno.com. Aug 14 & 21 are show and go.
Mountain Bike Ride in Wissahickon Park. Class B or C, approx 6-12 miles. Leaves from the parking lot just west of the Valley Green Inn. We meet at 6:15 and leave by 6:30 PM. Depending on the number of people, we will break the ride into one or more rides based on ability level. Note that we bike the trails, not Forbidden Drive. Helmets are mandatory. Rain cancels. You should get a Wissahickon Park permit - cost is as little as $10 (the fee is really an annual contribution to the Fairmount Park). You can get an application in the park or call 215-685-0014 and they will fax or mail you an application. You can also download one from the BCP website: http://www.phillybikeclub.org/permit.html. Leader: Lisa Coyle, 215-763-8488, Lisa_Coyle@aoncons.com.
Fridays
BCP Softball. We meet every Friday through Labor Day Weekend between 5:45 and 6:15 PM at Clifford Park, Walnut Lane & Wissahickon Avenue. Everyone welcome, as long as you're not too good! The season finale is August 29th. Info: John J. Kalicki, teach@kalicki.com (preferred), or 215-426-3937.
Wallyball. Every other Friday evening, BCP members play an invigorating game of Wallyball. What is that, you ask? Good question - it's volleyball in a racquetball court. We have a special Wallyball e-mail list to remind everyone interested of the next games, in September. If you might like to play and want a reminder, send your e-mail address to me, Nikki Marx, at bcpwallyball@hotmail.com or call me at 215- 963-9377.
Saturdays
MTB Belmont Plateau. Class C/D. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 10:00 for a 3-hour tour. The area consists of packed dirt, loose & crushed rock, twisty single track, steep climbs. Perfect riding! No ride if rain. Leader: Paul Winkfield, 215-329-9830, paladin007@comcast.net.
