BCP Current Ride Listing

Sunday, August 1 - The Long (Poker) Ride. Class B+, 63 miles, 16-17 mph. Starts 8:00 from Wissahickon High School at Houston & Dager Rds in Ambler. Last year we rode the 53-mile version of the Poker Ride route, but this year well ride the decidedly hilly 63-mile route. If you like hills, this is the ride for you. Please note that we will stick to the advertised pace for this ride. There will be a short food stop. Rain cancels. Call after 7:00 the day of ride if conditions are questionable. Call or e-mail with questions. Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-740-4637, ride_with_cb@verizon.net.

Sunday, August 1 - Berks County Odyssey. Class C+, about 55 miles. Starts 9:00 from the King's IGA supermarket, at the intersection of Pa 73 & Friedensburg Rd in Oley, Pa For parking instructions, visit http://www.berksbicycle.com. A multi-club ride using a BCBC route through Berks County to Port Clinton where the Appalachian Trail crosses the Little Schuylkill River. Lunch stop in the quaint town of Hamburg. Pizza stop at the end of the ride. You must call one of the leaders if you are making the ride. Some car pooling to the start is available. This is not a ride for beginners. We stop to regroup as required, no one dropped, cue sheets provided. Bring snacks, liquids and money. Call if you want directions or are interested in car pooling. Leaders: Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229, wildyugo@comcast.net, and Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529, biker73pa@msn.com.

Sunday, August 1 - B Ramble to Lansdale. Class B, 14-15 mph. 40- mile version and also a 55+ mile version. Detailed instructions will be available for 40-mile return. Leader will continue on longer version to see the last unspoiled areas of central Montgomery County. Rest stop at about 20 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. Leader: Jack Echols, 610-622-6997.

Saturday, August 7 - Havre de Grace. Class B, approx. 70 miles, 14-15 mph avg, hilly but with scenic views of the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay. Starts at the Food Lion on the southwest corner of Rts 40 & 272 in Northeast, Maryland, at 8:15. Bring money for an indoor lunch at Havre de Grace. Leaders: Doug Kennedy 610-543-4664, dougkennedy7@yahoo.ca, and Debbie Wilson 302-798-1243, djwbike@aol.com.

Saturday, August 7 - Southern Camden County. Class C+, 13-16 mph, 30- 35 miles. Starts at 8:30 from Berlin Park on Route 30 & Park Drive in Berlin, N.J. Map and directions to the start are at http://home.comcast.net/~dwender1/Berlin%20Rides.htm. Leader: David Wender, 856-809-9194, dwender1@comcast.net.

Saturday, August 7 - Schwenksville. Class B-, 13-14 mph, about 50 miles. We enjoyed this one so much in June that I decided to do it again, but with a return through Evansburg Park and then the reverse of a part of the Schuylkill Century route, avoiding a return on the Bike Path. Rolling with some hills through eastern and central Montgomery County. Food stop in Schwenksville, sit-down lunch at one of two sandwich shops, unless the group is too large. Meet at 8:45 for a prompt 9:00 start from Bruno's. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbakely@verizon.net.

Saturday, August 7 - Suburban Ride. Class C, 27 miles. Leaves Conwell- Egan High School parking lot, on Wistar Road, Fairless Hills PA at 9:30. Mostly flat with paved shoulders. Travel through 5 townships and 4 different towns. Suburban Levittown to historic Bristol with a stop at the summer home of the guy standing on top of City Hall, Billy Penn! No one dropped, no cue sheets. Rain cancels. Leader: Joe Madden,215-547-3238, jmadden@sarnoff.com.

Sunday, August 8 - Shawmont Avenue Bridge to BJ's. Class D, 20 miles, a few hills. We'll leave at 10:00 from just under the Shawmont Ave bridge (right near the entrance of the Schuylkill trail just past the section in Manayunk), ride to BJ's, then do a few more miles on the trail up to the Norristown train station. We'll stop for a soda/hot dog/bathroom break at BJ's. Bring a lock for the BJ's stop. Leader: Gary Fishbein, 610-324-8291 (cell).

Sunday, August 8 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-50 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain noon. Show and Go.

Sunday, August 8 - TOPS: Milford. Class C+/C, 12-14 mph, 45 miles. Tandems of Philadephia and Suburbs ride to Milford for a treat at "The Bakery". Stops in between, no one dropped, easy hills. All tandems, recumbents and single bikes welcome. Start 10:00 at Moravian Tile Works behind the Fonthill Mansion. Take Easton Rd (Rt 6ll) north to Doylestown to Court St. Turn right onto Court and continue to Swamp Rd. Turn left on Swamp and make immediate left into driveway to parking lot. Pat Rock, 215-659-5148.

Wednesday, August 11 - BCP Monthly Meeting. 6:30 PM at the Imperial Inn, 146 N. 10th St, Philadelphia, 215-627-2299. All BCP members are encouraged to attend. To get something on the agenda: David Johnson, 610-828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu.

Saturday, August 14 - Musikfest Annual Ride. Class C, 100, 90, 60, or 40 miles. The 100-mile ride leaves Cheltenham (Tookany Parkway) at 6:00; 90 miles, meet at Ft Washington Septa station about 7; 60 miles, meet at Rosenberg Dairy, Hatfield; 40 miles, meet at the Wal- Mart in Quakertown. Musikfest: http://www.musikfest.org/. Cue sheet: http://www.billcotton.com/Bill%20cotton%20cue%20sheets.htm. Email or call to confirm. Leader: Bill Cotton, 215-559-2910 (cell), billcotton@billcotton.com.

Saturday, August 14 - NE Philly to New Hope. Class B, approx 80 miles, 15 mph. Rolling terrain with 2 hard climbs. Cue sheets provided. Start at Austin Meehan Middle School, Sandyford & Ryan Aves, at 8:00. Food breaks will be quick convenience store stops. Leader: Ted Northrop, 215-333-7146, ted_northrop@verizon.net.

Saturday, August 14 - Delaware and Raritan Canal. Class B, 15-16 mph, 60 miles. The ride travels through some of the most beautiful pristine roads of Mercer and Somerset counties in New Jersey. The terrain is mostly rolling, with two hills and one long gradual climb. We'll stop for lunch. Starts at 9:00 from the Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey. I-95 to the first exit in NJ (Rt.29), then north on Rt 29 for about 1-1/2 miles to Rt 546. Left and right before the bridge to the parking lot. Leader: Luis Figueroa, 215-673-0785, 215-280-5838 (cell for the day of the ride), luisbikefiggs@aol.com.

Sunday, August 15 - The Schuylkill Trail. Class C, 60 miles. Yes!!! The whole trail!! Starts at 9:00 from Lower Providence Park (www.montcopa.org/parks/lpvp.htm), Egypt Road & Rt 422, and travels down the trail to the Art Museum. The ride is relatively flat, but we will take to the roads through Manayunk, so there will be a few hills. This will be a long C ride, an opportunity to experience a B distance at a C pace. Breaks always are fine. Bring food, money and water and as always, rain cancels. Leader: Len Langsdorf, 610-278-7779 (home), 215-826-6998 (work).

Sunday, August 15 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-50 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Show and Go.

Wednesday, August 18 - Delaware and Raritan Canal. Class B, 15 mph, 40+ miles. This time we'll ride the Delaware and Raritan Canal bike path to Frenchtown. It is totally flat, but paved with loose gravel, so fat tires are needed. We'll stop for lunch in Frenchtown and return on the Pa. side. I promise a good workout and a sore body at the end of the ride. We will try to maintain a B pace, conditions permitting. Leader: Luis Figueroa, 215-673-0785, 215-280-5838 (cell on ride day), luisbikefiggs@aol.com.

Saturday, August 21 - BCP's Annual Picnic. In Lower Perkiomen Park, right off the bike path, near the playground, from 11 until 3. But we need help! We are looking for volunteers to help set up, clean up and cook at varying times during the day. Please contact Barb Katz, katzbe@comcast.net, 484 767 2689. Hope to see everyone there!

Saturday, August 21 - Picnic. Class all, 30 miles. Meet 11:00 at the Spring Mill train station parking lot, not the train station. All bikes and classes are welcomed; the Schuylkill Trail, which is our route, is paved and autos are banned; we will keep this at a confortable pace for all, but if you must be the first one there, we'll catch up. Rain at departure cancels. Leader: Len Langsdorf, Work 215.826.6998, Home 610.278.7779, lnl@jny.com.

Saturday, August 21 - Ride the Boards at the Shore! Class C/D, 12-13 mph on the road, 8-9 mph on the boardwalk, 30 miles. Ride the Atlantic City boardwalk and the island. The ride will start at the parking lot on the boardwalk, just south of the Hilton Hotel. We start promptly at 7:45 because the boardwalk closes to bikes at 10. Take the AC Expressway to Exit 2, the last exit before entering AC, or take the Black Horse Pike all the way into AC. You will cross over a bridge (Intracoastal Waterway) and see "The Monument". Continue about 1/3 around the monument and you are on Pacific Ave. (first street from beach). Take the first parking lot (large) on your right. Parking is $7 or $10 for 12 hours. We will ride to the north end of the Boards, then backtrack to the southern end in Ventnor, then south onto Atlantic Ave. to see Lucy the Elephant in Margate, and on to the Longport inlet to enjoy the ocean view on the jetty. Then it's inland to Somers Point for breakfast at Smittie's. Total ride time 4 hours. There are public facilities on the Boards. If you need transportation, I can take 3 riders. I will only ride if we have at least two other riders, so please contact me if interested. Rain cancels. Leader: Joseph Reganato Jr, 215-715-9403, pr0230@yahoo.com.

Sunday, August 22 - Glenside-Paoli Express. Class B+, 55-60 miles, 16- 17 mph. Starts 8:00 from the Glenside Library at Keswick Ave & Waverly Rd in Glenside. We head west toward Paoli and Valley Forge Park. This is a hilly ride, with a featured climb up Diamond Rock Rd. Please note that we will stick to the advertised pace for this ride. There will be a short food stop. Rain cancels. Call after 7:00 the day of ride if conditions are questionable. Call or e- mail with questions. Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-740-4637, ride_with_cb@verizon.net.

Sunday, August 22 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-50 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain. Show and Go.

Saturday, August 28 - NE Philly into Central Bucks County. Class B, approx 70 miles, 15 mph. Rolling terrain. Come out and explore the back roads of Bucks County. Cue sheets provided. Start at Austin Meehan Middle School, Sandyford & Ryan Aves. at 8:00. Food breaks will be quick convenience store stops. Leader: Ted Northrop, 215- 333-7146, ted_northrop@verizon.net.

Sunday, August 29 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph for about 52 miles. Lunch stop at Whole Foods Market in North Wales/Montgomeryville. Generally rolling terrain in eastern Montgomery County. Cue sheets provided. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbakely@verizon.net.

Tuesday, August 31 - 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 5 - Peter Odell Memorial 10th New Hope to New York City Ride. 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 106 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 month's Quick Release. Also http://www.phillybikeclub.org. Coordinators: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbake@verizon.net and Ted Northrop, 215-333- 7146, ted_northrop@verizon.net.

Sunday, September 12 - Scenic Schuylkill Century. All classes, 25, 38, 62, and 100 miles. BCP's major annual event and one of the largest organized cycling events in the Delaware Valley. This year it's better than ever! See the article and registration form in this month's Quick Release, or find out more and register on the BCP website. To volunteer, contact Rich Connor or Leigh Weber, bcpcentury@phillybikeclub.org.

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. Leaders: August 1st, Ben Sears (215) 844-3784, BikerBenn@aol.com; 8th, Scott H. Schley, sschley@yahoo.com; 15th, Joseph Feeney, 215-332-0283, jfe7378071@aol.com; 22nd, Ann Martha, (215)335-5662, achristinemartha@yahoo.com; 29th, Henry Lazarus, (267) 259-6275 cell, hlazar@netaxs.com.

Bulldog Ride. August 1, 15, 22 and 29. For strong B riders. 50-60 miles. One short rest stop at a Wawa type store. The main difference between this ride and the B ramble is that it is longer and the rest stop is shorter (it is not lunch!) We will go to Paoli or Doylestown as the group wishes. No cue sheet, so everyone sticks together and the leader can't be dropped. Meets at the Bulldog statue at 25th St & Pennsylvania Ave, we leave at noon sharp. Leader: Bruce Taubman, 215- 725-7935. Check the Monthly Calendar for details.

B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, approx. 40 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. Check the Monthly Calendar for leaders, ride descriptions, and cancellations.

Pennypack Park. Class C, 12-13 mph, 17 miles. Departure time is usually noon and the ride usually leaves from the city's far northeast section and heads downstream toward the Delaware River by way of Pennypack Park's paved road--but check with the leader for cancellations and variations in start time and location. Usual departure location: Pollock Elementary School on Welsh Road across from Tolbut St, lower parking lot. For cue sheet, contact the Leader: Keith "FishBone" Fisher, 215-806-0891, freedomriders@bonemasterstudios.com, or check the website at www.bonemasterstudios.com/frp.

Sunny Sunday Afternoon Ride. Class D, usually 12-25 miles. This ride is for the beginner who wishes to improve his or her cycling skills and for those new to Philadelphia who want to explore the out-of-the- way places in the city and near suburbs. Most Sundays we meet at noon at the Italian Fountain. Please be considerate and call or email the ride leader; rides with no callers may be canceled. Leaders: August 1 - Len Langsdorf, 215-826-6998 (work), 610-278-7779 (home); 8th - Gary Fishbein, 610-324-8291 (cell). Alternate start, see Monthly Ride Calendar for ride description; 15th - Sandy Lazar, 609-790-4803 (cell); 22nd - Frank Wilkinson, 215-487-3679 (home), 215-869-0388 (cell), 215-898-6394 (work); 29th - Henry Lazarus, 267-259-6275 (cell), hlazar@netaxs.com.

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 1, Tom Witt, 215-977-2164; 8th, Linda McGrane, (H) 215-663-5291; (w) 610-251-5573; 15th, Patrick O'Neill, 215-724-1847; 22nd, Chuck Martin, 215-923-1887; 29th, Lyn Hedrick, (no Sunday calls please) 215-483-3618.

Tuesdays

Vocabulary Ride. Class C, 12-14 mph, 15-20 miles. Join us for an evening spin through parts of Delaware County and maybe learn a sesquipedalian word. Meet us at 6 PM at the Pathmark on MacDade Blvd in Folsom. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760, dmtrout@usa.net.

Kolman's Tuesday and Thursday Rides. Class C, 12-14 mph, 20-25 miles. I will hold the "C" pace but faster riders are welcome to ride and there are many breakaway opportunities. Come out and enjoy the evenings. Leader: Kolman Kleinbord, 856-787-9677, kolman39@hotmail.com.

Narberth ChainSmokers. Class B, 15-16 mph, 33-35 miles. Our 2004 training rides through the back roads of the Mainline go to Valley Forge before returning. Ride leaves from Mainly Bikes in Narberth at 6 PM. Leaders: Art Elwood, 856-424-1770, artelwoodcpa@netzero.com, Jeff Kimmel, 610-446-1334, jeff_signs@hotmail.com.

Schuylkill Trail. Class C+, 25+ miles. Meet at the Spring Mill parking lot of the Schuylkill Trail at 6:30 PM. Riding towards Valley Forge and beyond, this will be a chance to keep the legs in shape and get in some after-work miles without having to dodge potholes and cars. As the season progresses, the pace will be adjusted as we get in better shape, but feel free to break away and stretch your legs at any time. The leader will try and make sure that no one is left behind. We'll plan on being back at Spring Mill before daylight ends. Leader: Mike Seidman, 215-242-1200, mike@prnt4u.com.

Wednesdays

Marlton. Class B, 15-17 mph, 20-25 miles. Come for a beautiful ride thru Marlton, Medford, & Shamong. We'll start in Marlton at the Kings Grant Development, progress thru Medford, and then into Shamong and back. If there's any interest, we can do one or two fast 3 mile loops around Kings Grant at the end of the ride. Meet at Kings Grant shopping center (2nd entrance), make right on Merchants Way. The shopping center is on the right. 6 PM departure. Call or e- mail to confirm. Rain cancels. Leader: Mark Shapiro, 856-231-2506, mshapiro@jmsonline.com.

Glenside. Class B/B+, 16-17 mph, approximately 30 miles. Come explore the interesting and diverse roads of eastern Montgomery County! We'll ride until dark on routes that are moderately hilly and generally lightly traveled. Meet at Keswick Cycles on Easton Road just North of Keswick Ave in Glenside, for a prompt 6:30 PM departure. Remember to bring a flashing rear light for added safety. Please call or e-mail to confirm; occasionally my schedule keeps me from riding. Also, call or e-mail with questions. Rain cancels. Leader: Chris Beetham, ride_with_cb@verizon.net, 215-740-4637.

Delco: You Show and We'll Go. Class C, 12-14 mph, 15-20 miles. Whoever shows up goes on the ride through southern Delaware County. Meet at the Pathmark on MacDade Blvd in Folsom Meet us at the Pathmark on MacDade Blvd in Folsom for a 6 PM start. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368- 0760, dmtrout@usa.net.

Thursdays

Bryn Mawr Local, Class B+, 16-17 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 Wednesday/Thursday night rides - out to Conshohocken, returning on River Road and the Bike Path. Leader: Vernon Lucas, 215-815-9137, vernon.lucas@verizon.net.

Bryn Mawr Local. B version. 15 mph, about 30 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 5:45 PM for a prompt 6:00 start. We ride out to West Conshohocken through Merion and Gladwyne, returning on River Road and the Bike Path. We ride together as a group, doing our best not to drop anyone. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbakely@verizon.net.

Narberth ChainSmokers. Class B, 15-16 mph, 33-35 miles. See Tuesdays for ride description.

Training Ride. Class C+, approximately 26 miles, 14 mph. No one will be dropped. Departs 6 PM sharp from Italian Fountain and returns by 8. We'll do variations of the full 3-hill ride. Leaders: August 5 - Pat Haggar, 610-896-1987, phaggar@comcast.net; 12th & 19th - Gary Morris, 215-557-0410, gmorris@vzavenue.net; 26th - Valerie Piper, 215-729- 5722, valpiper@hotmail.com.

Mountain Bike Ride in Wissahickon Park. Class B or C, approx 6-12 miles. We meet at the parking lot just west of the Valley Green Inn at 5:45 and leave by 6 PM. We usually have 2 rides: intermediate and advanced. 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 can fax or mail you an application. You can also download one from the BCP web site: http://www.phillybikeclub.org/permit.html. Leader: Lisa Coyle, 215- 675-0283, BikeSkateSki@comcast.net.

Kolman's Tuesday and Thursday Rides. Class C, 12-14 mph. See Tuesday's ride description.

Fridays

NEW! Freaky Friday Ride. August 13, 20, and 27. Class B, 40 miles. Meet at 9:00 at Laurel Acres Park in Mt Laurel, N.J. Rt 38 to South Church St, south on S. Church St approximately two miles to park entrance on left. One food/rest room stop. Practice paceline riding on quiet, flat S. Jersey roads. Leader: Pete Laverghetta, 215-737-0440, email (preferred) petelav@comcast.net.

BCP Softball. Every Friday in August; last game of the 2004 season is August 27. We will meet at 6 PM at Clifford Park, Walnut Lane & Wissahickon Avenue and play until dusk. Everyone is welcome as long as you're not too good. Feel free to contact John J. Kalicki if you have any questions or need directions. Also, if you plan to attend please call John to RSVP by the Wednesday night before the game. If a "critical mass" is not achieved in order to play, the game will be canceled. John's email address (his preferred method of contact) is teach@kalicki.com and his phone number is 215-426-3937.

Wallyball will resume in September. Anyone interested in playing in the summer, particularly if softball is rained out, call or email coordinator Nikki Marx, 215-963-9377, bcpwallyball@hotmail.com. Also contact Nikki if you would like to be on the Wallyball e-mail list.

Saturdays

Krank with Kolman. Class C, 30-40 miles, 12-14 mph. This is wonderful, open flat to slightly rolling farm land. Come on down and discover a new area to ride. We will hold a "C" pace but faster riders are welcome and may ride off. Call to confirm ride. Rain one hour before cancels. Meet 8:00 at baseball field parking lot, Sharp & Columbia Sts, Millville, NJ. From 55 S, take exit 27. Go south. Cross light. Bear right at the Y. Stay right at second Y. Go about 1 mile. Laundromat is on left; parking lot for the ride is on the right. Joint ride with SJ Wheelmen. Leader: Kolman Kleinbord, 856-787-9677, kolman39@hotmail.com.

MTB Belmont Plateau. Class C/D. We'll meet 10:00 at the Italian Fountain for a 3-hour ride. The trails are crushed rock, dirt and maybe a creek crossing, wide fire roads and twisty singletrack and a few climbs for spice! A MTB or cyclo-cross or hybrid bike will work; you should have a permit, see BCP website for link. Use bug repellent like OFF! or anything with DEET. Leader: Paul Winkfield, 215-329-9830, paladin007@comcast.net.