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Adhoc rides are last minute weekend rides appearing on this web page as late as 9PM each Friday evening.

Friday, November 1 - Terry's Social. Class C-/D, miles TBD. Start the weekend early with a leisurely paced social ride on Friday morning with TerryK. Destination, distance and starting time TBD by Wednesday of that week. Anyone interested contact Leader: Terry Kieserman, 610-277-7810. For additional dates, see Weekly Ride List.

Saturday November 2 - C&D Canal Dirt Ride. Class B, 35 miles 12-14 mph, flat. You will need an ATB or some sort of dirt bike for this one; it is about half dirt and half paved. We will explore the oceangoing C&D Canal in Delaware, with lunch in Chesapeake City. Starts 8:30 from the only stoplight in Delaware City, Del, at Route 9 and Clinton St. Leaders: Doug Kennedy, 610-543-4664, DougKennedy7@Yahoo.CA, and Debbie Wilson, 302-789-1243, djwbike@aol.com.

Saturday, November 2 - Meet the Train: Ridley to Chadds Ford. Class C+, 13-15 mph, 50 miles. We will meet the train from Philadelphia and ride out to Chadds Ford. Expect hills. Starts in the parking lot of the Pathmark on MacDade Blvd in Folsom, Ridley Township and leaves at 8:30 sharp, in order to get to the Ridley Park train station to meet the 8:49 train from the city. Riders from Philadelphia can take the R-2 train (#4207) that leaves Suburban Station at 8:25. Bring money for a food stop. Very cold or wet weather may shorten or cancel. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760, dm_trout@hotmail.com.

Saturday, November 2 - Great Pumpkin! Class C, 34 miles. The historic barn at Linvilla Orchards has been rebuilt and there may still be pumpkins in the pumpkin patch. Let's ride there for lunch. Ride starts 10:00 from the Italian Fountain. Leader: Ann Martha, 215-548-8482.

Sunday, November 3 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 45 miles. This ride leaves from the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. We work our way through Chestnut Hill to Fort Washington. Cancels in cold weather. Rest stop after 25 miles. Mostly a cruise. Leader: Werner Carrieri, 215-824-4660, wernerman@aol.com.

Saturday, November 9 - The 2002 Fall College Tour. Class B/B-, approx 40-45 miles, more if weather permits. Orientation at 9:15, classes start at 9:30. Meet at the Italian Fountain for an excursion through campuses of higher learning in Philadelphia, Delco, and Montco. Brown bag lunch unnecessary as we will go through the Wawa cafeteria line. Dean's list for those who follow the curriculum. Wearing your school colors earns extra credit. Late arrivals face detention. Professor: Rich Wagner, roadrich@hotmail.com, 610-521-4570.

Saturday, November 9 - Cheltenham to Yardley. Class C, 12-13 mph, 45 miles. Starts 10:00 in East Cheltenham at Tookany Park. Parking is on the west side of Tookany Parkway north of Central Ave. Ride to Yardley via Verree Rd, Trevose, Brownsville Rd, Langhorne, and a tour around Core Creek lake and on to lunch in the Yardley Mall. Leader: Bill Cotton, 215-559-2910 (cell), 215-663-8364 (home), billcotton@comcast.net.

Saturday, November 9 - Take the Kids! Class D, 5-10 mph, 19 miles. Meet at the large parking lot behind the Valley Forge Park's Visitors Center. Bring the family or just come yourself, but please come for one of last family rides of the year. We'll enjoy the last of fall's foliage on the Schuylkill Trail, as well as observing the local wild life flying or scampering by. Ride departs at 10:00 and meanders along the paved trail, with a break at Spring Mill Village to enjoy any snacks we've brought. Leader: Frank Jackson, 610-534-3978 (eve), 215-537-4299 (day), fjackson@rohmhaas.com.

Saturday, November 9 - MTB Show and Go! Class C/D, 5-10 mph. Meet at the Italian Fountain 11:00; we'll do 3 hrs of riding in Belmont Plateau. Trails are fire roads and singletrack; crushed rock, hardpack dirt and that dammed trail! Bring snacks and fav drink. Leader: Paul Winkfield, 215-329-9830, pwink@bellatlantic.net.

Sunday, November 10 - Thornton Ramble from Chesterbrook. Class C, 42 miles. Starts from Manhattan Bagels in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center at 8:30. A beautiful albeit strenuous ride through Chester County and a bit of Delaware County as well. No one left behind. Cue sheets provided. Bring snacks, liquids and money. In the event of wet weather, call to confirm. Leader: Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529, asr3@fcc.net.

Sunday, November 10 - Fixed Gear Fun. Class B, 15-16 mph, 40-45 miles. Fixed Gear Ride from Lower Perkiomen Valley Park to Manayunk and back for coffee. This ride will take place on the Perkiomen Trail and the Schuylkill Valley Trail. Average speed to be determined by the majority of the group, sometimes faster, sometimes slower. Call prior to 7 the evening of 11/9/02 to confirm. No calls, no ride. Meet at the trail head at the entrance of the Lower Perkiomen Valley Park off of the Oaks exit on Route 422 for a 9:00 start. Leader: Wayne Gregory, 610- 287-1824, wegregory@hotmail.com.

Sunday, November 10 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-50 miles. Beyond Blue Bell. Stop at Brew Ha Ha for coffee and food. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Leader: John Latvenas, 267-408-3942, veen@bboard.com.

Sunday, November 10 - 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, rhtrickey@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, November 12 - Annual Meeting & Elections. Meet 6:30 PM at the Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant, 4120 Main Street, Philadelphia. All BCP members are encouraged to attend. Election of officers for 2002, other business. For information or to get something on the agenda: David Johnson, 610-828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu.

Saturday, November 16 - Meet the Train: Ridley to Ridley Creek State Park. Class C+, 13-15 mph, 35-40 miles. We'll ride out to and through Ridley Creek State Park. The ride starts in the parking lot of the Pathmark on MacDade Blvd in Folsom, Ridley Township, and leaves at 8:30 sharp, in order to get to the Ridley Park SEPTA train station to meet the 8:49 train from the city. Riders from Philadelphia can take the R-2 train (#4207) that leaves Suburban Station at 8:25. Bring money for a food stop. Very cold or wet weather may shorten or cancel. Leader: Dave Trout, 610-368-0760, dm_trout@hotmail.com.

Saturday, November 16 - Tour de Evansburg. Class B, 15-16 mph, 46 miles. After passing through parts of Whitemarsh and Plymouth townships, ride up to Evansburg State Park and around Valley Forge State Park, working our way back through Main Line estates, up Balligomingo, to Conshohocken. Some challenging hills, but mostly rolling terrain. Maps and cue sheets provided. Departs at 9:00 from Bruno's. Rain, snow, or high temperatures, forecast above 100 degrees or less than 32 degrees cancels. Leader: David L. Johnson, 610-828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu.

Saturday, November 16 - Northeast Ramble. Class C-, 10 mph, 30 -40 miles. Route is 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.

Saturday November 16 - MTB Show and Go! Class C/D, 5-10 mph. Meet at the Italian Fountain 11:00; See Nov 9. for details. Leader: Paul Winkfield, 215-329-9830 pwink@bellatlantic.net.

Sunday, November 17 - Along the Pohatcong and the Musconetcong. Class B, 70 miles at 15 mph, moderately hilly. From Lake Galena we'll head to Riegelsville, Pa, for a short snack stop before crossing the Delaware into the haunted valleys of the Pohatcong and the Musconetcong. So many native American names and nothing else left from all those people--think about it. Okay, back to the bike. After the toughest climb of the ride over Jugtown Mountain, we'll descend to Milford for some good muffins at the bakery (if any are left by then). Back in Pa, the gorgeous roads of upper Bucks will take us to our final destination, the parking lot. Starts 9:00 from Sailor's Point parking lot, of course, in Peace Valley Park. To start: Route 152 North or Route 202 North to Chalfont, continue for about 1.5 mile on 152 North and turn right onto New Galena Rd (easy to miss). Go for 1.0 mile to park entrance and follow the road to Sailor's Point. Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Sunday, November 17 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-45 miles. Out the west side of the Schuylkill, return on the east side. WAWA or Bruno's rest stop. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbake@snip.net.

Saturday, November 23 - Meet the Train: Muscle the Hills! Class C+/C, 12-14 mph, 35-40 miles. Meet at the Folsom PathMark on MacDade Boulevard in Ridley Township at 8:30. We'll take a short ride to the Ridley Park SEPTA R2 train station and meet the 8:49 train from Philadelphia (Train #4207 departs 30th Street at 8:29). We'll bike to Neumann College, the highest point in Delaware County, take a short break and continue through Glen Mills to a lunch stop near Ridley Creek State Park. After lunch we'll cut through the park, pedal by Media, and via the Smedley/Leiper Trail back to the Ridley Park Train Station. We'll enjoy a few memorable hills (both ways) and see lots of back-road beauty. Bring money for the lunch stop and strong legs for the hills. Nobody will be dropped. Leader: Frank Jackson, 610-534-3978 (eve), 215-537-4299 (day), fjackson@rohmhaas.com.

Saturday, November 23 - Skippack or Schwenksville. Class B-, 14 mph, 40-55 miles. Depending on how cold the weather is, we'll do 40 or 55 miles. Sit-down lunch stop. Explore eastern and central Montgomery County. Meet at Bruno's at 9:15 for a 9:30 start. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbake@snip.net.

Saturday, November 23 - MTB Show and Go! Class C/D, 5-10 mph. Meet at the Italian Fountain 11:00; See Nov. 9 for details. Leader: Paul Winkfield, 215-329-9830, pwink@bellatlantic.net.

Sunday, November 24 - The Windy Way. Class A/B+ 15 - 16 mph, 45 -50 miles. We'll leave Bruno's at 8:30. Wait! It's too windy to ride today. Will my bike stay upright? We'll find out on this windy ride. The group will seek out the windiest, unsheltered, bone-chilling, breath-stealing roads in the area. There will be some climbs, possibly some dirt, and plenty of wind. If it's raining, who cares, the ride is on, but just in case please call to confirm. Leader: Ben Swartz, 215-248-0689, ben.swartz@verizon.net.

Sunday, November 24 - Kolman Sunday Ride. Class C, 12-14 mph cruising pace, 30-40 miles. Starts 9:00 from Lenape HS, Hartford & Church Roads, Medford, NJ. Tour some new and some old familiar spots in Burlington County. No one gets dropped or lost. Rain, below 35 degrees, or windy and below 40 degrees cancels. Leader: Kolman Kleinbord, 856-787-9677, kolman39@hotmail.com.

Sunday, November 24 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-45 miles. Tour the western suburbs. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Leader: Jeff Kimmel, 610-446-1334, jeff_signs@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, November 26 - Mailing the December 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.

Thursday, November 28 - Annual Thanksgiving Radnor Ramble. Class C, 31 miles. Starts at 9:30 from Wayne Farmers Market parking lot on Lancaster Ave (US 30) and Conestoga Rd in Wayne. A nice ride through Radnor Hunt country. Features a short stop at historic site of the Battle of Paoli. Boardwalk nature walk with drinks and snacks at half way point. Leader: Tony Iaccarino, 610-265-5455.

Friday November 29 - Hike Valley Forge National Park. Class 1+, 10 miles. Blue Light Special!! Attention K Mart Shoppers, get your shopping done early and come on over to walk off yesterday's second helping of pumpkin pie. Bring water and snack. Refreshments provided midway and at end of hike. Boots recommended, but sneakers OK. A few rocky areas but mostly level easy walking. Rain cancels. Starts 10:00. From King of Prussia (Rt 202, 76, or 23) go west on Rt 23 to Valley Forge National Park past Valley Forge Chapel to Washington Headquarters parking lot. Leader: Tony Iaccarino, 610-265-5455.

Friday, November 29 - Welcome Home Liz Feeney! Class B+, 16-17 mph, 55 - 58 miles. My best friend Liz, formerly of Jeffersonville and a racing member of QCW, is coming home from the Pacific Northwest for a visit and of course to RIDE! We will meet at Bruno's at 11:45 for a prompt noon departure. The route is still in the development stages but will definitely go past our alma mater, Villanova University, and include some climbing. There will be one BRIEF food stop, we will keep the advertised pace to stay warm. Rain cancels! Leader: Sally Poliwoda, 215-753-2468, poliwoda@email.chop.edu.

Saturday, November 30 - Back to Gap. Class B-, 55 miles at 13 mph, rolling with one long climb, and many short climbs. After a gentle warmup along the Struble Trail (paved! those of you who don't trust me!), we'll head straight west from Chester County into Lancaster County for a late breakfast at the Gap Diner. If you like our slow-poke pace on the tandem, this is the ride for you. It's a nice scenic loop. Starts 9:00 from Downingtown, Pa. From King of Prussia take Rt 202 south to Rt 30 west and exit on Rt 282, Wallace Ave. Turn left at the end of the ramp and park in first small parking lot on the right side of the road. Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Saturday November 30 - MTB Show and Go! Class C/D, 5-10 mph, Meet at the Italian Fountain 11:00; See Nov. 9 for details. Leader: Paul Winkfield, 215-329-9830, pwink@bellatlantic.net.

Saturday, November 30 - Valley Forge Ramble with Ray. Class C/C+, 53 miles +/-. Meet at Bruno's at 9:15 for a prompt 9:30 start. We'll go downhill and flat to Valley Forge and then a rolling to hilly 28 miles before we take the bike path back to Spring Mill Station and back uphill to Bruno's. Ray Murtaugh will be up from Florida to ride with us! I will be leaving by bike from Glenside (Keswick Theater) around 8:30 if anyone wants to join me from there. Cancel if roads are wet or temperature is below 35 degrees. Bring some snacks. We will not be stopping for food until after 30 miles. Call if the weather is questionable. Leader: Ed Holden, 215-341-7545, ed@ghsir.com.