BCP Current Ride Listing

Saturday February 1 - Cochranville. Class B, 50-55 miles, approx 14 mph. Leaves from behind the Chadds Ford Wawa at 8:45. We will tour the Brandywine Valley in wintertime on our way to a Mexican lunch in Cochranville. Leaders: Doug Kennedy, 610-543-4664, DougKennedy7@yahoo.ca, and Debbie Wilson, 302-798-1243, djwbike@aol.com.

Saturday, February 1 - Kountry Kitchen. Class B and C, 15-16 mph & 12-14 mph, about 30 miles. Starts 9:00 from Kingsway High School, routes 322 & 551 in New Jersey. Ride to the Kountry Kitchen in Elmer for breakfast. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760, dm_trout@hotmail.com.

Saturday, February 1 - Northwest. Class C+, 30 miles. Starts from the Italian fountain at 9:30. Ride towards the northwest. Breakfast stop toward end if folks are interested. Leader: Ginny Durham, 215-440-7093, vedurham@comcast.net.

Saturday, February 1 - BCP Annual Awards Banquet. Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant, 1201 Filbert St in center city. 6-10 pm. http://www.phillybikeclub.org/banquet.html.

Sunday, February 2 - Bike and Buy. Class B-, 15 miles. Attend the "Stop, Swap, and Save" bicycle show and swap meet at the Carroll County Agricultural Center in Westminster, Md. It runs from 9 am to 2 pm. I'll take a break from helping a friend run a booth to lead a bike ride at 11::00. For more information and driving directions to Westminster, see www.rpmcycling.com. Leslie Tierstein, 703-524-6579, ltierstein@earthlink.net.

Sunday, February 2 - Sunday Morning Romp in the Woods. MTB, all classes, 2 hours. Starts 9:00 at Pine Road entrance, Pennypack Trails. On Sundays, we get to do all the fun and different trails that we have to avoid on the night rides (See Wednesdays). A little snow, mud, and ice never hurt anyone (not too badly, at least). Come out and play! Pace and technical difficulty determined by ride participants. The ride may be canceled if weather or trail conditions are going to be poor. Contact Chris Beetham to confirm: 215-576-6514, beetham@snip.net.

Sunday, February 2 - Chestnut Hill Polar Express II. Class B, 14 mph, 53 miles, hilly. Time again to visit the Pepper Mill in Goshen. Unlike last month, this time we'll travel to the Main Line, crossing the river in Conshohocken (call me if you prefer to meet us there). Unlike last month, I'll have a good omelette instead of blueberry pancakes. Just like last month, we'll have to climb first to earn all those calories. Starts 9:30 from Bruno's. Call if weather is questionable. Email me if you want a cue sheet. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Sunday, February 2 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-45 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. Show and Go.

Wednesday, February 5 - Pennypack Trails. MTB, all classes. New ride, every Wednesday in February. See Weekly Ride listing for details. Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-576-6514, beetham@snip.net.

Saturday, February 8 - Bike or Ski Fort Washington. Class C biking or Novice XC Skiing. Meets 10:00 in the main parking lot at Fort Washington State Park. It's on Route 73 West, 2 miles after Rt 73 crosses Rt 309. Heading west, after you cross Bethlehem Pike, the entrance is 1 mile on the left. From Stenton Ave, turn right onto Joshua Road, park is on the right. SEPTA R5-Doylestown stops at Fort Washington. If there is no snow, we will road bike to Rosenberg Dairy's Deli in Hatfield. You must call or e-mail to confirm time and what equipment to bring. Call me for adhoc trips if there is enough snow to ski locally anytime. Buckman Ski shops and REI rent cross country skis. Leader: Bill Cotton, 215-663-836 (home), 215-559-2910 (cell), billcotton@comcast.net, www.billcotton.com.

Saturday, February 8 - Northeast Ramble. Class C-, 10 mph, 30-40 miles, all west of the Delaware river. Brunch/lunch stop along the way. All ride together. PLEASE NOTE: The pace will be C MINUS, about 10 mph; No cue sheets will be provided. So, you will have to ride at the leaders' pace. Leaves at 9:30 SHARP from the Burger King, north of Oxford Circle on Castor Ave. Call in case of inclement or doubtful weather. Leaders: Madge and Dick Trickey, 215-288-5907.

Sunday, February 9 - Brandywine Winterland. Class B, 14 mph, 53 miles, rolling with very few hills. This is a shorter version of Doug Kennedy's ride to Parkesburg in Chester County and also includes a late breakfast stop at the Little Chef. Hopefully, Doug won't have a cold this time and will be able to join us. Very nice loop through the farms of the Brandywine Valley. For the sake of Doug' health, any chance of snow or rain cancels the ride. Starts 10:00 from the Pocopson elementary school lower parking lot near Chadds Ford. From US 1, take Route 100 north for about 3 miles and continue straight onto Route 926 west over the bridge and RR tracks. At the first light (Pocopson Rd), turn right and then left onto the school's driveway to the first small parking lot, way before the top of the hill. Call if weather is questionable. Email me if you want a cue sheet. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Sunday, February 9 - Winter Ride for Weather Wimps. Class C+/C, about 30 miles. Leaves 10:00 from Manhattan Bagel Shop in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center on Chesterbrook Blvd, accessible from US 202 or Pa 252. Arrive earlier if you want to breakfast. If you are a weather wimp, this is an ideal winter ride for you. It will be led by wimps especially for wimps. Designed so that there are just enough moderate climbs to warm us. AS AN ADDED INCENTIVE: if the temp. is 32 F or below at the start of the ride, SteveT will treat all of the weather wimps who do the ride to hot cocoa at the Kimberton Whole Foods Cafe'. Expect nice winter scenery along the way, including a pretty stretch along Pickering creek and a covered bridge crossing of French creek. No one dropped. A joint ride with BBC. Leaders: Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529, asr3@fcc.net, and Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229, srtrobovic@juno.com.

Sunday, February 9 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-45 miles. Rolling through the western suburbs with a rest stop at the Bagel Barrel in Haverford/Bryn Mawr area. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. Call if weather is questionable. Noon temperature below 40 cancels. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbake@snip.net.

Monday, February 10 - BCP Monthly Meeting. 6:30 PM at the Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant, 4120 Main Street, Philadelphia. All BCP members are encouraged to attend. For information or to get something on the agenda: David Johnson, 610-828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu. The restaurant's Monday special is a full lobster dinner for $13. Now you have TWO good reasons to attend!

Saturday, February 15 - Take to the Woods! Class C, 7-10 mph, 9 or 18 miles. Starts 9:00 on the north side (Philly) of Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pa, at the John Heinz Wildlife Reserve side lot. From there we'll ride the Reserve's pathways observing winter nature (we may stop to look) on a low-impact mountain bike ride. The Reserve is noted for birds, deer, foxes, rabbits, and a whole lot more. located at the edge of Philadelphia. If the Reserve's nature center is open, we'll stop inside for a look at the displays (bring a lock). Afterwards we'll head back to Route 420 following a different path. If you want, we can do a second 9-mile loop. Please note that the trail is very tame. This makes the hybrid bike an excellent alternative if you don't own a mountain bike. Mountain bike rides like this one can be enjoyable alternatives to the road even if the temperatures are low. So don't let the cold deter you. Wet weather or recent heavy rains will cancel as navigating the trail will not be practical. Light or old snow may still allow the ride to occur. Call ahead. Leader: Frank Jackson, 610-534-3978 (eve), 215-537-4299 (day), fjackson@rohmhaas.com.

Saturday, February 15 - Magical Mystery Tour. Class B, 14-15 mph, 30-60 miles. Trust me on this one. It'll be a nice ride, rolling hills, reasonably scenic. The distance will depend on the weather. If it's really cold, we'll do 30 miles or so, but if it's nice we'll go further. We'll meet 9:30 at Bruno's. Rain, snow, ice, and similar nastiness cancels. Leader: David L. Johnson, 610-828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu.

Saturday, February 15 - Meet the Train: Ridley Park to Ridley Creek. Class C+, 13-15 mph, 35-40 miles. We will meet the train from Philadelphia and ride out to and through Ridley Creek State Park. Departs promptly at 9:30 from the Pathmark parking lot on MacDade Blvd in Folsom, Ridley Township, in order to get to the Ridley Park train station to meet the 9:58 train from the city. Riders from Philadelphia can take the R-2 train (#4209) that leaves Suburban Station at 9:29. Train riders be sure to call the leader to confirm that you are coming! Bring money for a food stop. Wet, ice or very cold weather may shorten or cancel the ride. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760, dm_trout@hotmail.com.

Sunday, February 16 - Sunday Morning Romp in the Woods. MTB, all classes, 2 hours. Starts 9:00 at Pine Road entrance, Pennypack Trails. See Feb 2 listing for details. Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-576-6514, beetham@snip.net.

Sunday, February 16 - D&R Canal. Class B, 14 mph, 40-45 miles. Meet at 10:00 at Washington's Crossing Park (Route 29 in New Jersey) for a ride along the scenic Delaware River. We'll bike through several historic river towns and stop for lunch in Frenchtown, N.J. Mountain bikes or hybrids are highly recommended for cycling on the canal path. A longer option (65 miles) may be available depending upon conditions. Please call if weather is questionable OR if you are interested in joining me for the longer route. Leader: Linda McAdams, 215-369-1587, lbmcat@hotmail.com.

Sunday, February 16 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 45 miles. Ambler Rambler will be mostly gently rolling hills with a few climbs. Meet at the Art Museum Italian Fountain at 11.45 for a noon start. Tell a friend. Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Steven Lipschutz, 610 660 6295, steven.lipschutz@comcast.net.

Saturday, February 22 - Mystery Destination. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-50 miles. Meet at Bruno's at 8:45 for a 9:00 start. Rain, snow, bad road conditions or high temperature below freezing cancels the ride. Leader: George Koefler, 215-657-4531, george.koefler@verizon.net.

Saturday, February 22 - Forbidden Drive. Class C, 12-13 mph, 20 miles. Meets at 10:00 across from the Spring Mill train station, North Lane & Hector in Conshohocken, at the bike path. This is the same ride that Pat Rock listed last month, but the only one who showed was Hizhonor, the Prez. Bring your mountain bike or hybrid for this one. We'll take the bike path and towpath in to Manayunk, then climb up another path across the stream from Lincoln Drive to Forbidden Drive, and head up to Bruno's for a milkshake or perhaps hot cocoa. We'll then go up Andorra and down Barren Hill back to the train station. Knobby tires will probably be needed, since Forbidden Drive and the towpath both can be muddy. Ride canceled in case of rain, heavy snow, temps below 25 deg F, or if conditions are icy. Leader: David L. Johnson, 610-828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu.

Sunday, February 23 - Sunday with Kolman. Class C, 12-14 mph cruising pace, about 30 miles. Starts 9:00 from Lenape HS, Hartford & Church Roads, Medford, N.J. Tour some new and some old familiar spots in Burlington county. No one gets dropped or lost. Rain, snow or temps < 35 F or windy and ~ 40 F cancels. Leader: Kolman Kleinbord, 856-787-9677, kolman39@hotmail.com.

Sunday, February 23 - House of Coffee. Class B, 14 mph, 53 miles, somewhat hilly, but not too bad. As Bob Paradise would say, you can do it! It's cold, very cold, and that warm cup of coffee is waiting for us as we make our way over the hills of Central Bucks with only one thing in our mind: that warm cup of coffee, of course. Traditional stop for some chatting and hot coffee (did I mention this before?) at our usual warm-up hut, the House of Coffee. Starts 9:30 from Central Park, just south of Doylestown, on Wells Rd between Lower State and Turk Rds. Take Rt 309 north, at end of expressway take the Rt 63 exit and go straight onto Lower State Rd at the light. At Limekiln Pk (Rt 152), turn left and then right at the first light to continue on Lower State Rd for 5.5 miles. Turn right onto Wells Rd. Park is 1 mile on your left. Call if weather is questionable. Email me if you want a cue sheet for the ride. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Sunday, February 23 - Midmorning MTB in the Wissahickon. Class C/C-, ? miles. Meets at Valley Green at 10:00. We will warm up on Forbidden Drive and then hit the trails for about 2 hours. Ride level will depend on the riders who show up, but, this should not be your first trail ride ever. Permit required for riding in the Wissahickon (download application from BCP website. If you don't have the permit bring a copy of your submitted application.) Temps under 28 degrees F or wet trails cancel. Leader: Ira Wallace, 610-668-2664 (no Saturday calls please), ibwallace@comcast.net.

Sunday, February 23 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-45 miles. Tour the western suburbs. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. Leader: Jeff Kimmel, 610-446-1334, jeff_signs@hotmail.com.

Tuesday, February 25 - Mailing the March 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.

Saturday, March 1- Historic Greenwich. Class B, 15 mph, 53 miles, flat. Winter is almost over, and you better start thinking of getting back in shape. Join us then for a nice easy loop in Salem and Cumberland counties, NJ, where we'll enjoy scenic, traffic-free and flat roads as we travel through some of the oldest towns and villages of the Garden State. Starts 10:00 from the Salem Oak diner on Broadway & Oak Streets in Salem, NJ, across from the 500 year-old Salem oak, of course. If interested in having breakfast at the diner prior to the ride, call or email. I-95 south to I-495 to Delaware Memorial Bridge (I-295). Take first exit at the end of the bridge, route 49 and follow it for 9 miles into Salem where route 49 becomes Broadway. Diner is on right hand side, please park on the street so we don't clog up the diner's parking lot. Call if weather is questionable. Email me if you want a cue sheet. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Friday, March 7 - Friday with Terry. Class D. Meets 9:00. Call TerryK by Wednesday of the week to confirm that you are going and for destination and distance. Leader: Terry Kieserman, 610-277-7810.

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 at temps below 32 degrees or when there is ice or snow on the road. Leaders: Feb 2, Tom Stewart, stewart.tom@verizon.net, 215-455-9168; Feb 9, Peggy Gertz, gertz@email.chop.edu; Feb 16, Henry Lazarus, 267-259-6275 (cell phone), hlazar@netaxs.com; Feb 23, Ann Martha, 215-335-5662, achristinemartha@yahoo.com.

Bulldog Ride. Class A-/B+, 45-65 miles, average speed 16-18 mph depending on the terrain. Meets most Sundays at the Bulldog statue, in the triangular park at 25th St, Fairmount & Pennsylvania Aves. Leaves noon sharp. No cue sheet provided, follow the Leader: Bruce Taubman, 215-735-7935, Taubman1@aol.com.

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 and ride descriptions.

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. All February rides are Show and Go.

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: Feb 2 - Chuck Martin, 215-923-1887; Feb 9 - Tom Witt, 215-977-2164; Feb 16 - Lyn Hedrick (no Sunday calls please), 215-483-3618; Feb 23 - Dave Johnson, 215-849-8013.

Tuesdays

NightRiders. Class C, 10-20 miles. We spin around Southern DelCo well into the dark. Bike lights front and rear are a must. You must call or e-mail the leader to confirm the start time and location. Most rides start at 6 PM. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760, dm_trout@hotmail.com.

Wednesdays

Pennypack Trails. New ride, every Wednesday in February. MTB, all classes, 1-1/2 hours. Starts 6:30 PM at Pine Road entrance, Pennypack Park. Lights are required. Come enjoy the great outdoors after dark! Depending on weather or trail conditions, the day may change. Contact Chris Beetham to confirm, 215-576-6514, beetham@snip.net.

Thursdays

NightRiders. Class C, 10-20 miles. See Tuesday ride description. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760, dm_trout@hotmail.com.

Fridays

Wallyball. Jan 31 and Feb 14 & 28. Come to the Aquatic & Fitness Center at Riverside Racquet, 600 Righters Ferry Road in Bala Cynwyd at 7 pm for a fun and invigorating game of Wallyball. What is it? Volleyball in a racquetball court. We play until at least 9:00. Cost is $7.50 per person. Bring your own lock for a locker. Call the club at 610-664-6464 for directions. Call coordinator Nikki Marx, 215-963-9377, bcpwallyball@hotmail.com to let her know you are coming or there may not be a game

BCP Ride List for Feburary 2003

Regular Weekly and Sunday Rides

Sundays

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays