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Sunday B Ramble. 12:00 PM. Class B, 14-15 mph, usually 40 to 50 miles. See Monthly Ride Calendar for description and destination. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. Coordinator: Jim Laurino, 215-476-5091, .

Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride. Noon. For the beginner who wishes to learn and improve biking skills. Usually 12-20 miles. Meet at the formal entrance to the Azalea Garden at the circle behind the Art Museum. Coordinator: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, . See Monthly Ride Calendar for the week's Leader and other details.

Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off. 12:15 PM. A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-30 miles. Meet at the rock near the Italian Fountain, behind the Art Museum. Coordinator: Tom Witt, 215-977-2164, .

Monday on the Main Line. Come join the largest evening bike rides on the Main Line. Multi-level rides meet at 5:30 PM and leave at 6:00 PM sharp every Monday (except holidays) August thru September at the Church of the Saviour, 651 N. Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA. We meet in the rear parking lot of the church adjacent to the gym (Bld. F). Bathrooms (for changing clothes) and water are available inside the gym. Ride categories include: beginner, D, C, B-, B, B+/A for road bikes plus "hybrid" and "tandem" ride groups. Leaders: Tom Madle, 215-641-7686, and Mike Lefkowitz, 610-687-2923, .

Narberth Chain Smokers. 6:00 PM. Class B, 15-16 mph, 28-36 miles. Training ride through the Main Line and Valley Forge area. We will increase mileage as the summer goes on based on everyone's conditioning. Start in front of Mainly Bikes, 229 Haverford Ave, Narberth. We are looking for a B- pace ride leader. Leaders: Art Elwood, 856-429-7733, and Jeff Kimmel, 610-745-1366, .

Tuesday Night Training Ride. 6:00. Class B, 15 mph, 30-38 miles depending on sunset. Departs from the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. We head north thru Fairmount Park, cross the McCallum Bridge to Germantown and beyond. Leader: Bruce Taubman, 215-735- 7935, .

Evening Ride from Mt. Airy. Ride starts promptly at 6:00 PM. Class C+, 13-14 MPH, up to 32 miles. Distance will decrease as the days get shorter. Meet at the Allen's Lane Train Station at the corner of Allen's Lane and Cresheim Road. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, .

Northeast Training Ride. 5:30 PM. Class B-/C+, about 20 miles. A ride into Bucks County and back. Call or email to make sure ride is going; no call (or email), no ride, but there are a few committed riders, so most nights, the ride will go. Front and rear lights required. Ride will return around 7 PM. Meet in the Lincoln High School pool parking lot, on Rowland Ave, just north of Ryan Ave. Leader: Joe Feeney, 215-601-8412,
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Narberth Chain Smokers. 6:00 PM. Class B, 15-16 mph, 28-36 miles. See Tuesday ride listing for more details. Leaders: Art Elwood, 856,429-7733, and Jeff Kimmel, 610-745- 1366, .

Thursday Night B Training Ride. 6:00. Class B, 15-16 mph, 30-34 miles. It's time to board the Bryn Mawr Local. Leaves from the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum. We ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. Leader: David Finger, 215-605-8560, .

Thursday Night C Training Ride. Class C+/C-, approximately 15-20 miles. Departs 6:00 PM sharp from Italian Fountain. We'll do shorter hilly routes and be back by sunset. We'll push ourselves (it's a training ride) but no one will be dropped. NOTE: Any C- riders who'd like to train with us may ride the route a little slower as a sub-group. Coordinator: Gaby Beitler, .

Saturday Northwest Philly Rides. C to B- paces. Ft. Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic Area on W. Mill Rd, between Stenton Ave and Bethlehem Pike (from the Chestnut Hill direction: 1st right on Stenton after Northwestern Ave, or left just after Acme on Bethlehem Pike). We offer a variety of scenic rides into surrounding counties, often with a sit down food stop. Check Monthly Ride Calendar for specific pace, distance, destination, and start time, as they will vary each week. Coordinator: Howard Hochheiser, 215-913-3246, .

Saturday D Ride - Seeing the World with Bonnie. Meet at 8:50 for 9:00 start. Well, well, well. A Saturday ride series that goes longer and adds hills at a leisurely D pace of 9-11 mph on the flats and 6-9 mph on the hills.every ride. Rides will be 2 or 3 times a month. We may get a little motivated to pick it up but the purpose is to see the world on your bike. Imagine the John Heinz Wildlife Preserve and beautiful Chestnut Hill and Mount Airy. Imagine lunch/coffee/ice cream at Bruno's. We will go through some traffic to get to other destinations in Philadelphia, Delaware and Montgomery Counties so that we become more comfortable in traffic. Cool. Beauty, excitement, birds, safety and building a community of bikers with increasing skills is what this is about. Imagine becoming "Superhero" D riders! Please call for the specific details of the ride, if you plan to attend or have questions. No one will be dropped. You will be able to do the distance of 15-25 miles because of the D pace. Leader: Bonnie Prest-Thal, 718-344-2977, .

Saturday C+ Training Ride. 9:00. Class C+, 13-14 mph, 30-40 miles. Ambler and Plymouth Meeting are among the common destinations, and we do our best to ride as a cohesive group. Routes are as flat as possible. We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort: rolling speed on flat terrain ~15 mph. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at 11:00. Leaders: Rafael Corredoira, 215-747-0930, and Thomas Lipscomb, 215-880-5238, . Check the Current Ride Listing for ride descriptions, time changes, and cancellations.

Monthly Ride Calendar

This is a calendar of all BCP rides this month. Individual rides are listed below with complete information. BCP also offers regular weekly rides. There is a general description of the weekly rides, with pace, mileage, starting time, location, and leader or coordinator listed above. The weekly rides are also listed by date in the list below.

Saturday, August 2 - Harleysville. 8:30. Class C+/B- (13-14 mph), 42 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic Area (see weekly ride description for directions). Expect lots of scenic country roads and rolling terrain. We'll regroup as needed, but there will be an accurate cue sheet for those looking to ride slower or faster. Stop at either a Wawa or pizza/sandwiches/ice cream stop in Harleysville, your choice (mile 22). Meet at 8:15 for a PROMPT start. Leader: Howard Hochheiser, 215-913-3246, .

Saturday, August 2 - Two Creeks and a Forge. 9:00. Class B/B-, 13-15 mph, 74 miles. The ride starts at Valley Forge Visitor's Center, lower lot. We will ride the rolling hills of Delaware and Chester Counties, through Valley Forge National Park, Ridley Creek State Park and Marsh Creek State Park. At least two convenience store rest stops are planned. Leader: Rich Wagner, 610-964-1484, .

Saturday, August 2 - Seeing the World with Bonnie D Ride. 9:00. See Weekly Rides for details.

Sunday, August 3 - Betzwood to Royersford. Departs at 8:30. Class C- ; hills, 10 mph avg, about 30 miles. Meet at Betzwood, VFNHP by the bulletin board, easily accessible from US422 and PA363 (Trooper Rd go west of 422). Our route uses the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT) west, hooks into the Audubon Loop Trail and travels through parts of SW Montgomery County to Royersford. Our return carries us through Phoenixville and the new Oaks addition to the SRT. This scenic river-side trail, about 1.6 miles long, is paved except about 0.5 mile of gravel/crushed stone. No one left behind as we stop to regroup. Cue sheets provided. A multi-club ride. Bring snacks, beverage, sun block, money and a lock. Leaders: Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529, , and Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229, 484-868-4194 (cell on day of ride), .

Sunday, August 3 - B Ramble. Class B, 13-15 mph, 40-45 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 12:00 noon. Show and go or look for an ad-hoc listing.

Sunday, August 3 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride. See Weekly Ride list for details. 12:00. Leader: Linda McGrane, 267-251-7862, .

Sunday, August 3 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off. 12:15 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Leader: Tom Witt, 215-977-2164.

Monday, August 4 - Monday on the Main Line. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Tuesday, August 5 - Narberth Chain Smokers. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Tuesday, August 5 - Tuesday Night Training Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Tuesday, August 5 - Evening Ride from Mt. Airy. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Wednesday, August 6 - Northeast B-/C+ Training Ride. 5:30 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Thursday, August 7 - Narberth Chain Smokers. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Thursday, August 7 - Thursday Night B Training Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Thursday, August 7 - Thursday Night C Training Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Show and go.

Saturday, August 9 - Ride to Schwenksville. 8:30. Class C+ (13-14 mph), 50 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic Area (see weekly ride description for directions). This is one of my favorites. At least half the ride is on bucolic, low traffic roads. Take out lunch eaten on the deck at the Train Stop Caf��. Meet at 8:15 for a PROMPT start. This ride is in conjunction with SCU. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, .

Saturday, August 9 - Seeing the World with Bonnie D Ride. 9:00. See Weekly Rides for details.

Sunday, August 10 - B Ramble. Class B, 13-15 mph, 45 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 12:00 noon. Food stop at Whole Foods Market in Devon. Cue sheets provided. Terrain is flat to rolling hills with three or four moderate climbs. Call if the weather is questionable. Leader: Jim Laurino, 215-476-5091, .

Sunday, August 10 - Instructional Riding Class for New Riders. Class D, 10-12 mph, 10-12 miles. 12:00 Noon. Class begins with some basic group and safety riding rules of the road followed by gear shifting practice on a gentle hill. Most of the instruction will be on the bike during the ride. Meet at the formal entrance to the Azalea Garden at the circle behind the Art Museum. If you plan to attend or have any questions, please contact the leader. Leaders: Bonnie Prest-Thal, 718-344-2977, and Tom Stewart, .

Sunday, August 10 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off. 12:15 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Leader: Mike Olszewski, 215-945-2437.

Monday, August 11 - Monday on the Main Line. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Tuesday, August 12 - Narberth Chain Smokers. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Tuesday, August 12 - Tuesday Night Training Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Tuesday, August 12 - Evening Ride from Mt. Airy. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Wednesday, August 13 - Northeast B-/C+ Training Ride. 5:30 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Thursday, August 14 - Narberth Chain Smokers. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Thursday, August 14 - Thursday Night B Training Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Thursday, August 14 - Thursday Night C Training Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Leader: Thomas Lipscomb, 215-880- 5238, .

Saturday, August 16 - Half and Half Ride to Collegeville. 9:00/9:30. Classes B- (14-15) mph and C/C+ (12-13 mph), 45-55 miles. This roundup ride to Collegeville has two starting locations, paces, and distances. The ride is half flat (Schuylkill River Trail) and half rolling, so we don't overdo it on those hot humid days of August. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic Area (see weekly ride description for directions) for 55 miles starting at 9:00, or at the SEPTA lot under the bridge in Conshohocken for 45 miles starting at 9:30. There will be a sit-down food stop in Collegeville with many choices of places to eat. Meet 15 minutes early for a PROMPT start. Leaders: Tom Madle, 215-233-2578, and Margaret Lenzi, 215-247-9169, .

Saturday, August 16 - Oaks to Reading and Marsh Creek via the Schuylkill River Trail. Class C. Option 1: meet at 9:00 at Oaks, 80 miles. Wide tires required. Option 2: meet at 11:00 at Pottstown, 45 miles. Ride from Pottstown to Reading. The Schuylkill River Trail one day will extend to Pottsville; now the trail is named "Thun Trail" from Pottstown to the Tulpehocken Creek, about 3 miles beyond The Queen City Diner in Reading. The Tulpehocken Creek Trail follows that waterway to Marsh Lake, about 5 miles, adding about 16 miles to the ride. The current Schuylkill Trail extends to Mont Clare, Rt 29. The trail will cross into Chester County at Phoenixville and follow that side of the river to Pottstown. The trail is completed from Hanover Street and College Drive to the Berks County line and connects with the Thun Trail. Call or email for directions. Leader: Bill Cotton, 215-559-2910 (cell), .

Sunday, August 17 - B Ramble. Class B, 12 mph, 40 miles. A slow "B", more like a "C". Mystery destination. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 12:00 Noon. Leader: Werner Carrieri, 215-680-2618, .

Sunday, August 17 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride. See Weekly Ride list for details. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, .

Sunday, August 17 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off. 12:15 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Leader: Chuck Martin, 215-923-1887.

Monday, August 18 - Monday on the Main Line. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Tuesday, August 19 - Narberth Chain Smokers. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Tuesday, August 19 - Tuesday Night Training Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Tuesday, August 19 - Evening Ride from Mt. Airy. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Wednesday, August 20 - Northeast B-/C+ Training Ride. 5:30 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Thursday-Sunday, August 21-24 - Cycling Weekend at the Jersey Shore. $15/night, minimum 2 night stay. You must be a BCP member. Limited registration; please see http://www.phillybikeclub.org/OceanCityWeekend.htm . Organizer: Tom Madle, 215-641-7686.

Thursday, August 21 - Narberth Chain Smokers. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Thursday, August 21 - Thursday Night B Training Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Thursday, August 21 - Thursday Night C Training Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, .

Friday, August 22 - Scenic Schuylkill Century Pre-Registration Deadline. Riders who don't register by the 22nd will not get this year's gift, beautiful Air-E-Ator socks. http://www.phillybikeclub.org/century/cen2008/SSC_ride_details_08.htm

Saturday, August 23 - Almost to Doylestown. 9:00. Class C+/B-(13- 14 mph), 36 miles. Meet at Ft. Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic Area (see weekly ride description for directions). We'll ride towards Doylestown but turn around a bit early, saving our legs for tomorrow's SCU Nockamixon ride. We'll regroup as needed, but there will be an accurate cue sheet for those looking to ride slower or faster. Rest stop at Whole Foods in North Wales at mile 24. Meet at 8:45 for a PROMPT start. Leader: Howard Hochheiser, 215-913-3246, .

Sunday, August 24 - B Ramble. Class B, 13-15 mph, 40-45 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 12:00 noon. Planning a route through the Northeast, across to Abington, Glenside, and Chestnut Hill to the Schuylkill and back. Leader: Mike Olszewski, 215-945- 2437, .

Sunday, August 24 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride. See Weekly Ride list for details. Leader: Chris Shelton, 484-557-8627 (cell), .

Sunday, August 24 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off. 12:15 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Leader: Sam Wiley, 215-523-7556.

Monday, August 25 - Monday on the Main Line. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Tuesday, August 26 - Narberth Chain Smokers. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Tuesday, August 26 - Tuesday Night Training Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Tuesday, August 26 - Evening Ride from Mt. Airy. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, August 27 - Northeast B-/C+ Training Ride. 5:30 PM See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, August 27 - New Hope-to-New York Registration Deadline. http://www.phillybikeclub.org/nh-ny/odell.htm. Art Elwood, 856-287-9053, , or Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093,

Thursday, August 28 - Narberth Chain Smokers. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Thursday, August 28 - Thursday Night B Training Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Thursday, August 28 - Thursday Night C Training Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Leader: Margaret Lenzi, 267-738- 2205,

Saturday, August 30 - Seeing the World with Bonnie D Ride. 9:00. See Weekly Rides for details.

Sunday, August 31 - The Peter Odell Memorial Ride: New Hope to New York. 25, 90, 70, and 50 miles, at various paces. Details at http://www.phillybikeclub.org/nh-ny/odell.htm. Register before the 27th. Organizers: Art Elwood, 856-287-9053, , and Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093,

Sunday, August 31 - B Ramble. Class B, 13-15 mph, 40-45 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 12:00 noon. Show and go or look for an ad-hoc listing.

Sunday, August 31 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride. See Weekly Ride list for details. Leader: Debbie Mersky, 215-603-8652, .

Sunday, August 31 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off. 12:15 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. 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.

August 2008 BCP Schedule

WEEKLY RIDES & GENERAL RIDE DESCRIPTIONS

Monthly Ride Calendar