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Last Minute Adhoc/Add-on rides now included in this listing
Adhoc rides are last minute weekend rides appearing on this web page as late as 9PM each Friday evening.

Saturday, June 1 - Lunch in New Holland. 96 miles, Class B. Leaving from Chadd's Ford Elementary School at 8:00. We will go up the east branch of the Brandywine Creek to New Holland for lunch, with stops in Glenmore and Cochranville. Very scenic ride in Chester and Lancaster Counties and not really too hilly. Doug Kennedy at (610) 543-4664, Douglas__kennedy@Hotmail.com and Debbie Wilson at (302) 798-1243, djwbike@aol.com.

Saturday, June 1 - It's Miller Time. Class A/B, 16 mph and B -13-14 mph, 57 to 62 miles. It's time to introduce your granny to Mr. Miller out there in the hinterlands of Marlborough Township. So bring her along for an early summer jaunt over the back roads of Northwestern Montgomery County. We'll cover mostly rolling terrain,with an optional ascent of Miller Road in the Delmont Scout Camp. Riders wishing to do so can stop for food at mile 28 in Green Lane. George, Glenn, and Sally know the route, but there will also be a cue sheet for the hares and the turtles. Meet at Evansburg State Park, across from the youth hostel - at the BCP century stop, for a prompt 9:30 departure. From the city, take Rt 73 West. Left at Evansburg Road. Left at Kratz. Right at Anders. Left at Mill. Left at Mayhall into the park. You will pick up park directional signs at Evansburg & Kratz. Leaders: George Sexton (cjainc@voicenet.com, 215-247-7035), Glenn Schreiber (glenn@theweatherguy.net, 215 836-5754), Sally Poliwoda (poliwoda@email.chop.edu, 215-753-2468).

Saturday, June 1 - USPRO Championship Course Preview. Class B/C, 14 miles. Starts 9:30 from in front of the Art Museum on the Kelly Drive side. Ride the race course 8 days prior to this year's USPRO Cycling Championship & Liberty Classic races. We'll first head down the Ben Franklin Parkway around Logan Circle and back to the start area and then out along Kelly Drive to Manayunk, up the Manayunk Wall (Ride up Class B/Walk up Class C) and back down to Kelly Drive through Strawberry Meadows and Lemon Hill, then return to the start area. Rain cancels. More info is at http://www.mywebpages.comcast.net/dwender1/BicycleRide4.htm . Leader: Dave Wender, 856-809-9194, dwender1@comcast.net.

Saturday, June 1 - 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 leader's pace. Leaves at 9:00 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.

Saturday, June 1 - Perkiomen Trail Grand Opening. All Classes, 15 or 35 miles. Starts 8:30 from Valley Forge Park Visitors Center, lower parking area. Fat tires recommended as some of the trail is crushed stone. Cross the river to Betzwood for the 9:00 Grand Opening of the first 5 miles of the new Schuylkill River Trail Extension. Then ride to Lower Perkiomen Park in Oaks on the new trail. Morning refreshments will be served compliments of Montgomery County. Afterward ride the trail to Collegeville. Option of returning on the trail (total 15 mi) or continuing to Limerick on the road (total~35mi). No one dropped. Leader: Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229, srtrobovic@juno.com.

Sunday, June 2 - Fiddler's Elbow. Approx. 75 miles at around 15 mph avg. Hilly. So, you think that New Jersey is flat? Come to see the hidden "Jersey Alps" along this very scenic route. Riding in New Jersey will never feel the same! This is the final test for those going on the Mt. Greylock tour; believe me, the climbs in Massachusetts will feel like molehills. But don't feel intimidated, nobody will be dropped (may be I will?). The ride is mostly in Warren county, NJ and upper Bucks county, PA. Beautiful roads. Starts at 8:30 from Nockamixon State Park, Haycock Boat Access parking lot on PA 563, 1 mile from PA 412. Directions: Rout 611 North, left on route 412, go for about a mile and turn left onto route 563 to first parking lot on the left. Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753 or edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Sunday, June 2 - Rusty's Revenge. Class B, 15-16 mph, 40-45 miles of rolling and hilly terrain. We'll head out to northern Montgomery County and work our way back through the Schwenksville area, making sure not to miss a single climb along the way. If Rusty can, you can too! Wet roads or rain at the start cancels. No cue sheets. Leaves from Bikesport, 325 West Main in Trappe, PA, at 9:00 sharp. Directions available at: http://www.bikesportbikes.com/about_us.htm#directions. Leader: Wayne Gregory, (610) 608-1967, wegregory@hotmail.com.

Sunday, June 2 - B Ramble, Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-50 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. Mystery destination. Call if the weather is questionable. Leader: Patrick Clark, 215-923-6854, vze2fm7i@verizon.net.

Sunday, June 2 - Hill Ride. Class C+, 35 miles, hilly. A hill ride led by Pat Vance in '99 will be revisited. 9 hills east of the Schuylkill will be tackled, including the "Wall". Meet at 9::00 at the Italian Fountain. Leader: Ginny Durham 215-440-7093, vedurham@rcn.com.

Friday, June 7 - Bike To the Ballpark. All Classes, 6 miles. Meets 6 PM at Trophy Bikes, 311 Market St. See great baseball in a stadium the Phillies can only dream about, with Flying Fish on tap and real food, not that Vet plastic stuff. Ride over Ben Franklin Bridge walkways for a 6:35 game. Afterward, we'll slip back to the Ben Franklin (open till 10 pm) while everyone else is stuck in the parking lot and enjoy the after-game fireworks from the Ben walkway (optional ferry ride back, about $5). Bring lights, a helmet and lock; bikes will be parked directly in front of the ticket windows, which stay staffed till after the game. Leader: Michael McGettigan, 215-625-7999.

Saturday, June 8 - Mount Gretna: This Time, the Easy Way. Class B-, 73 miles at around 14 mph avg. Rolling/moderately hilly. We start from Blue Ball with typical farmland scenery in Lancaster County. Then climb over the Furnace Hills to explore the Great Valley of the Appalachians. Waiting for us, out of Hansel and Gretel's book, is the lovely town of Mt. Gretna. We'll tour the town and have lunch there. Then we'll climb over the county line again to return to the more familiar Lancaster County landscape. A truly scenic route. Bring plenty of water and snacks, since we'll probably make only one food stop. Starts at 8:30 from Shady Maple Market on Rt 23 in Blue Ball (PA TPK to exit 22, Rt 10 south towards Morgantown for about 1 mile, then right onto Rt 23 west for about 8 miles to intersection with Rt 897; market is on left). Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572- 0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Saturday, June 8 - Salem Oak. Class B & C, 12-14 mph, 54 miles (C pace) or 15-17 mph, 65 miles (B pace). Meet 8:15 for breakfast at Salem Oak Diner, on Rt 49 in Salem NJ. Ride starts at 9:00. Two mostly flat, concurrent rides with cue sheets on the low traffic roads and through the beautiful countryside below Salem. Bring money for food. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760, dm_trout@hotmail.com.

Saturday, June 8 - Merchantville RR Station. Class C, 12-14 mph, 35-40 miles. Starts 9:00 from Centre & Chestnut Sts, Merchantville, N.J. Leader: Jim McCabe, 856-797-2365, jemkat@snip.net.

Saturday, June 8 - Strawberry Festival. Class C-, 9-10 mph, 25 miles. Leaves 10:00 from the Sovereign Bank in the shopping center at Route 73 & Old Friedensburg Rd, Oley, Berks County. Expect a social, casual paced ride to a strawberry festival for lunch. Leader: Jim Crocker, 610-828-0634, alice.cc01@att.net.

Saturday, June 8 - Family Ride. Class D. 10:00. Rhawn Street entrance of Pennypack Park. A Northeast Philly community event every other Saturday through mid-June. Joint ride with the BEEP (Bicycle Education Enhancement Program) teachers from Austin Meehan Middle School. Helmets required. Mountain bike or bmx bike preferable to a skinny tire road bike. Information: Ann Martha, 215-335-5662, amartha@phila.k12.pa.us.

Saturday June 8 - MTB Show and Go! Class C/D 5-10mph, Meet at the Italian Fountain 11:00; we'll do 3 hours of riding bad road, or till my knees give out ! Locations - Belmont Plateau, or other trails. Leader: Paul Winkfield, 215-329-9830, pwink@bellatlantic.net.

Sunday, June 9. US Pro Championships

Sunday, June 9 - Around Hunterdon County in 80 Miles. Class B. Approx 80 miles, maybe less, at around 15 mph avg, hilly. We'll start close to the Delaware River so we don't have to do much climbing on the way back. The ride is mostly in New Jersey (the hilly part) and loops between the nice towns of Frenchtown and Califon. Beautiful shady roads along rushing streams. Starts at 8:30 from Cold Spring Elementary School near Doylestown. Take route 611 North, after Doylestown bypass (expressway) ends, take first right (Silo Hill Rd) and then go left at the "T" onto Point Pleasant Pk. Go for 1.5 miles and turn right onto Durham Rd (Route 413). Go for about 0.5 mile and turn right into the school (the parking lot, not the building!). Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Sunday, June 9 - Sunday Ramble with the Trickeys. Class D, about 15 miles. Leaves at 12:30 sharp from the Burger King, north of Oxford Circle on Castor Ave. This ride will take about 2 hours plus a stop for a snack. Call in case of inclement or doubtful weather. Leaders: Madge and Dick Trickey, 215-288-5907.

Monday, June 10 - Executive Committee Meeting. 6:30 PM, Imperial Inn, North 10th St, Chinatown. All members are encouraged to attend. For more details, to get something on this month's agenda, contact David Johnson, 610-828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu.

Saturday, June 15 - Doylestown, the Long Way. Class B, 14-15 MPH, 55+/-miles. Meet at Bruno's, Northwestern & Germantown Avenues. 35 miles out, 20 miles back. Brief rest stop on the way out in Peace Valley Park. Rolling hills, no steep climbs. Lunch as usual at the Bagel Barrel. Call if the weather is questionable. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbake@snip.net.

Saturday, June 15 - Lunch at the Pepper Mill. Class C+, 12-13 mph, 50 miles. Starts 9:00 from Delancey St. Bagels in the Wynnewood Shopping Center, on Wynnewood Road just off Lancaster Ave. Get there early and join us for breakfast. Ride the rolling hills of the Upper Main Line in Delaware and Chester counties to a nice lunch at the Pepper Mill on Paoli Pike. The beautiful scenery makes this hilly ride worth the effort. Cue sheets provided for faster & slower riders. Leaders: William Swords, 610-664-4211, william.swords1@firstunion.com, and Steve Trobovic, 610 687-9229, srtrobovic@juno.com.

Sunday, June 16. Freedom Valley Ride

Saturday, June 22 - Beyond Evansburg, 75+ miles, class B, 15 mph average, and B-, maybe somewhat shorter, 13-14 mph. Hilly. We will be weaving in and out of the BCP century route, starting from Bruno's and going through quiet, scenic roads (once past the Plymouth/Whitemarsh traffic), past Evansburg Park and up into Chester County. On the way back we loop around Valley Forge to climb both Clothier Springs and N. Valley Road, then ride along the top of the ridge and some exhilarating downhill stretches, finishing by climbing up Barren Hill. Two food stops will be planned, but they will be of the WaWa variety. Bring something to tide you over. Leaves 9:00 from Bruno's, Germantown & Northwestern Avenues in Chestnut Hill. Rain, snow, or high temperatures forecast below 30 degrees or above 100 degrees cancels. Leaders: (B) David Johnson, 610-828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu, and (B-) Roger Burnham, 215-848-3545, Ghcburnham@aol.com.

Saturday, June 22 - Cycling the S Route Odyssey. Class C+, 12-13 mph. About 50 miles. Starts 9:00 from Bruno's, Northwestern & Germantown Aves in Chestnut Hill. A rolling to moderately hilly ride with a couple of steep climbs in the middle and a long flat section. We head northwest toward Blue Bell, then travel the CyclePA S route east and eventually west to Audubon, for a lunch stop at the 30-mile point. After that, the ride continues on the S route west to Route 23 and Valley Forge Park. Returning from there on the bike path followed by a climb back to Bruno's. Leader: Margaret Lenzi, 215-247-9169, shapsj@earthlink.net.

Saturday. June 22 - Old City. Class C, 12-14 mph, 35+ miles. Meet 8:30 in the Pathmark parking lot in Folsom, Delaware County and ride into Phila. Tour Elfreth's Alley, Christ Church and other historic places of the old city. Brunch at the Famous Deli on Bainbridge Street and then return home. Please call the leader before the ride, since the Deli needs to know how many people to prepare for. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760, dm_trout@hotmail.com.

Saturday, June 22 - Family Ride. Class D. Meets 10:00 at the Rhawn Street entrance of Pennypack Park. See June 8. Info: Ann Martha, 215-335-5662, amartha@phila.k12.pa.us.

Saturday June 22, MTB show and Go! 11:00 Italian Fountain. See June 8 details.

Sunday, June 23 - Delaware and Raritan Canal Canoe Trip. 6+ miles. You have visited and enjoyed the Raritan Canal from the road, now enjoy the canal and its beautiful scenery from the water itself. The canal is 36 miles long and you will observe the historical towns of Griggstown and Blackwells Mill as well as glide under turn-of-the century bridges. The trip starts at 9:00 from Rt 533 (Milestone Rd) and Blackwells Mill Rd in New Jersey. From the south, take I-95 to Rt 206 North, to Rt 533 to Blackwells Mills Rd to the parking lot, which is about 100 feet down from the canal. If you don't have a canoe, you may rent one in Griggstown. Bring the necessary water and food for at least a half-day stay. You may stay longer and visit the Mules Tender's Barracks Canal Museum and the bridge-tender's house and station. Leader: Luis Figueroa, 215-683-1111, luisbikefiggs@aol.com.

Sunday, June 23 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 50 +/- miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain noon. We'll climb up through Chestnut Hill and head out to Glenside for a stop at Keswick Coffee. We'll return through Fort Washington and Conshohocken. Moderately hilly for the first 35 miles, flat for the last 15. Call if the weather is questionable. Leader: Lee Shelly, cell 267-847-0956, lee@amekor.com.

Sunday, June 23 - Kolman's Sunday Ride. Class C, 12-14 mph, about 40 miles. Starts 8::00 from Lenape HS, Church & Hartford Rds. Medford, N.J. Wander through Burlington county. See llamas; count red lions and see if Four Mile Road and Big Hill Road live up to their names. Rain or wet roads cancel. Joint ride with OCSJ. For information contact the leader: Kolman Kleinbord, 856-787-9677, Kolman39@hotmail.com.

Saturday, June 29 - The Glen Mills Experience. Class A/B+, 15-16 mph, 83 mi. Meet at Bruno's (Northwestern & Germantown Aves in Chestnut Hill/Lafayette Hill) for the 8:00 start. We will head out through the Main Line, dive down towards Valley Forge but then turn up towards Paoli where we will head over to Glen Mills covering some lovely roads along the way. Terrain is rolling with a few longer climbs. As always, the goal will be to stay together on the flats, wait at the top of the climbs for those traveling at their own pace. There will be a brief WAWA stop, but plan to carry plenty of food and drink. Please call to confirm. Leader: Ben Swartz, 215-248-0689, ben.swartz@comcast.net.

Saturday, June 29 - Staying in the Shade along the Brandywine. Class B, approx 60 miles at around 14-15 mph avg, rolling. We'll try to stay cool by looking for as many shady roads as we can find (bring plenty of water in case we don't find them) and trying to avoid major hills. No need to describe the Brandywine valley, you know it's beautiful. Starts at 8:30 from Chadds Ford Elementary School, just south of the intersection of routes 1 and 100. Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Saturday, June 29 - Newtown Greenway Preview. Class C, 60 miles. Starts 9:00 in East Cheltenham at Tookany Park. Parking is on the west side of Tookany Parkway north of Central Ave. The ride starts in the Tookany watershed, follows the Pennypack to the Pennypack watershed of Bryn Athyn and finishes near the Neshaminy watershed of Tyler State Park. Near the start, we pass the current end of SEPTA's Fox Chase commuter line at Ryan and Jeanes Streets in Fox Chase. The unused rail line that is to become a multi-use trail is crossed three times en route to Newtown. We will ride sections of completed trails along the way. Leader: Bill Cotton, 267-738-3380 (cell), 215-663-8364 (home), billcotton@comcast.net.

Saturday, June 29 - Hike in Ridley Creek State Park. Class: all, miles: 4-6. Join us for a hike in Ridley Creek State Park. We will meet at 8:30 in the Area 17 parking lot and hike the trails in the park. Bring water. Call or email ahead and let me know if you are coming. Contact Dave at 610-368-0760 or dm_trout@hotmail.com.

Saturday, June 29 - MTB show and Go! 11:00 Italian Fountain. See June 8 details.

Sunday, June 30 - The Great City Ride. A 25 mile bicycle tour of Philadelphia, through cobblestone alleys of Old City, the bustle of the Italian Market, City Hall, the Gate of Chinatown, the Furness Library in University City, and many more historic and notable points of interest. Guided tours will leave at 9 from the Italian Fountain. Coordinator: Bill Ford. Leaders: Tom Witt, 215-977-2164, twitt@wolfblock.com; Pat Vance, 215-438-9091, vancep@mail.med.upenn.edu; Michael McGettigan, 215-990-9275.

Sunday, June 30 - Delaware Water Gap. 72 miles with a few hills at around 14 mph avg. I am planning on doing this ride on my tandem, so expect slow climbs (fortunately not many). However, anybody is welcome to take off and follow the cue sheet. The ride starts heading west along the south side of the Blue Mountain ridge. We'll find the most difficult climb of the ride when we cross the ridge at Little Gap (Blue Mountain ski resort). After a fast long descent we continue east, parallel to the north side of the ridge until we reach the Delaware Gap. No climb here, the Delaware took care of carving our passage back to the south side of the ridge a long time ago! This very scenic area makes the trip to the start worth it (a little bit over an hour from Plymouth Meeting). Bring snacks and water since we may not find any open store along the first 45 miles. Route 476 North to Allentown exit; route 22 East towards Bethlehem for 17miles; route 33 North for about 7 miles to Belfast exit. Go right at the end of the ramp, then first left (Belfast Rd) to Jacosburg Environmental Center parking lot on the left side of the road. Ride starts at 8:30. Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Sunday, June 30 - Butter Valley Bop. Class B, 15-16 mph, 45-55 miles of rolling and hilly terrain. We explore some of the back country roads leading to the Butter Valley Golf Course. You won't want to miss this extremely scenic route with a combination golf course/airport as the rest stop. Watch golf balls take off down the first fairway while they parallel a Piper. Just remember to look both ways and up when entering the driveway! No cue sheets, wet roads or rain at the start cancels. Leaves from Bikesport, 325 West Main in Trappe, PA, at 9:00 sharp. Directions at: http://www.bikesportbikes.com/about_us.htm#directions. Leader: Wayne Gregory, (610) 608-1967, wegregory@hotmail.com.

Sunday, June 30 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph. 50 + miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Destination is Paoli with a food stop at Einstein's Bagels. There is a 7-11 nearby. Gentle rises to Paoli on the way out. Mostly flat or downhill on the way back. Call if the weather is questionable. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbake@snip.net.

Tuesday, July 2 - Mailing the July 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.