October 2008 BCP Schedule

BCP offers regular weekly rides. Below is a general description of the weekly rides, with pace, mileage, starting time, location, and leader or coordinator. The weekly rides are also listed by date in the Monthly Ride Calendar which you should check for specific ride leaders and any additional information on the ride.

Weekly Rides and General Ride Description

BCP offers regular weekly rides. Below is a general description of the weekly rides, with pace, mileage, starting time, location, and leader or coordinator. The weekly rides are also listed by date in the Monthly Ride Calendar which you should check for specific leaders and any additional information on the ride.

Sundays

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, bcpbit709.x.jimlaur@dfgh.net.

Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride. 12:00 PM. 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, rides08.x.bcpjeff@dfgh.net. 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, twitt@wolfblock.com.

Wednesdays

October Wednesday Morning Ride. 10:00. Class C+, 12-14 mph, up to 45 miles. Start at the Spring Mill station on the Valley Forge Trail. Call for parking info. We will take a different direction each week. Some destinations are: the Art Museum with lunch at Le Bus on the way back, Collegeville with lunch on the way back, Bruno's ride & lunch. Please let us know if you are coming. Leaders: Pat and Bill Rock, 215-659-5148, patrockbikes@aol.com.

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. Front and rear lights required. Ride will return around 7:00 PM. Meet in the Lincoln High School pool parking lot, on Rowland Ave, just north of Ryan Ave. Note: Weds October 1 ride will take place on Tues September 30. Leader: Joe Feeney, 215-601-8412, jfe7378071@aol.com.

Conshohocken Night Lights Ride. 6:00 PM. Class B, 15-16 mph, 27 miles. The "Night Lights" meets every Wednesday in October and November in the SEPTA parking lot beneath the Conshohocken bridge, Harry St and E. Elm St. Strong front and rear lights are required. We'll ride down to the Art Museum area and take a 5 minute break at Lloyd Hall. We'll then return to Conshohocken by 8:30. Rain, snow or starting temp below 45F cancels. Leader: Tom Madle, 215- 641-7686, TMadle@Rohmhaas.com.

MTB on the Pennypack Trails. 6:30 PM. Class B-/C+. Starts from the Pine Road entrance to Pennypack Park. Lights and a trail permit are required: http://www.fairmountpark.org/pdf/Trail_User%20Permit%20Application.pdf . Come enjoy the great outdoors (without cars) after dark! Depending on the predicted weather and/or trail conditions, the ride may be rescheduled for another evening. Call or e-mail to confirm that the ride is on or with questions. Leader: Chris Beetham, 215-740-0973, ride_with_cb@verizon.net.

Saturdays

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, howard@thebluestargroup.biz.

Saturday C+ Training Ride. 10:00. 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 10:00. Leaders: Rafael Corredoira, 215-747-0930, rcorredo@lycos.com and Thomas Lipscomb, 215-880-5238, thomas.lipscomb@phila.gov. 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. Regular weekly rides are listed below with the leader. Check General Ride Description above for mileage, start locations and times of weekly rides. Individual rides are listed below with complete information.

Tuesday, September 30 - Northeast B-/C+ Training Ride. 5:30 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, October 1 - October Wednesday Morning Ride. 10:00. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, October 1 - Conshohocken Night Lights Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, October 1 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails. 6:30 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, October 1 - BCP Monthly Meeting. 6:30 PM at the Manayunk Diner, 3722 Main St, Manayunk, Philadelphia, 215-483-4200. We'll be in the upstairs dining area. All BCP members are encouraged to attend. To get something on the agenda, contact Margaret Lenzi, 215-247-9169, bcpmarg@comcast.net.

Saturday, October 4 - Whitehorse/Sugartown Breakfast Ride. 8:00. Class C+/C, 30 miles. Starts from the Church of the Saviour (COS) on North Wayne Ave in Wayne. Meet in the parking lot in front of the gym. We ride 20/25 miles in Radnor hunt country, followed by a community buffet breakfast hosted by the Paoli-Malvern-Berwyn Rotary Club. A 5/10 mile return ride to COS after breakfast. A multi-club ride. Bring $8 for the breakfast. RSVP to the leaders before Saturday if you will attend the breakfast. The chef needs a head count. Contact Steve if you need directions to the start. Leaders: Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229, wildyugo@verizon.net and Pat Haggar, 610-896-1987, phaggar@comcast.net.

Saturday, October 4 - The Dragon Boat Ride. 9:00. Class B-, 13-15 mph, 35 miles. Meet at Fort Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic Area (see Weekly Ride description for directions). This ride takes us through Chestnut Hill and West Mt. Airy to Kelly Drive, where we'll stop, get some food, and watch the Dragon Boat races on the Schuylkill River for about an hour. The ride returns to Flourtown via Wyndmoor. Rain cancels. Leader: Tom Madle, 215-233- 2578, TMadle@gmail.com.

Saturday, October 4 - C+ Training Ride. 10:00. See Weekly Rides for details.

Sunday, October 5 - Do The Bristol Stomp! 8:00 & 9:00. Class B+/B/C/C-, 12-18 mph, 55 & 83 miles. This multi-location/multi-level ride has everything. City, suburban and country terrain. Small creeks, big ponds, wide rivers and good ice cream. The 83 mile route starts at 8:00 from the Flourtown Picnic Area (33 W Mill Rd in Flourtown) and will stop for lunch at mile 45. The 55 mile route starts at 9:00 from the Bryn Athyn College parking lot, Tomlinson and Buck Rds in Huntingdon Valley, and will stop for lunch at mile 33. Rain cancels. Leader: Tom Madle, 215-233-2578, TMadle@gmail.com.

Sunday, October 5 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-45 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 12:00 noon. Rolling ride to Linvilla Orchards in Media, PA via Bala Cynwyd and Havertown. Return via Swarthmore, Ridley Park and Folsom into Philadelphia via Lindbergh Blvd. Leader: Mike Olszewski, 215-945- 2437, olszewski.michael@gmail.com.

Sunday, October 5 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride. 12:00. See Weekly Ride list for details. This week's ride will be about 20 miles. Leader: Dennis Schilling, 215-275-3337 (cell), dschill400@gmail.com.

Sunday, October 5 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off. 12:15 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Leader: Sam Wiley, 215-523-7556.

Wednesday, October 8 - October Wednesday Morning Ride. 10:00. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, October 8 - Northeast B-/C+ Training Ride. 5:30 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, October 8 - Conshohocken Night Lights Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, October 8 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails. 6:30 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Saturday, October 11 - Carversville. 9:00. Classes B/B- (15 mph) and C+ (13- 14 mph), 53-65 miles. Meet at Fort Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic Area (See Weekly Ride description for directions) for a 65 mile ride, or at Upper Dublin High School (Loch Alsh and Fort Washington Aves in Fort Washington) for a 53 mile version starting at 9:30. A very scenic ride on some great Bucks County roads. Mostly rolling hills. We'll stop at the Carversville General Store (about 5 miles from Lahaska) for lunch, with a quick break on the way up and again on the return. Co-listed with SCU. Leaders: Howard Hochheiser (B/B-), 215-913-3246, howard@thebluestargroup.biz and Richard Terry (C+), 215-675-1536, rtroadrash@msn.com.

Saturday, October 11 - C+ Training Ride. 10:00. See Weekly Rides for details.

Sunday, October 12 - Kutztown Creeky Hill Ride. 9:00. Class B, 15 mph, 46 miles. Features hills, creeks, hills, woods, hills and a lake. Seek the missing Windsor Castle. Look for the virgins of Virginville, hometown of Frog Holler's Darren Schlappich. Encounter some of the most beautiful and strangest creekside views you've ever seen. Admire the view of the Pinnacle. Visit beautiful Lake Ontelaunee. A link to the ride can be found here: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/dryville/675353729. The gain of 527' is wrong. It's more like 3527'. While there are no planned meal stops, there are convenience stores at miles 16 and 30 for water refills and snacks. Depart from Kutztown Elementary School, 40 Normal Ave, Kutztown, PA. Leaders: Rick Christie, 610-787-1985, rick@audubongroup.com and Deane Armstrong, deane.armstrong@gmail.com.

Sunday, October 12 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-45 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, bcptry810.x.jimlaur@dfgh.net.

Sunday, October 12 - Instructional Riding Class for New Riders. Class D, 8-10 mph, 10-12 miles. Meet at the formal entrance to the Azalea Garden, at the Italian Fountain circle behind the Art Museum (on Waterworks Drive past Lloyd Hall) at 12:00 PM. Class begins with a basic safety and bike check. Instruction on the fundamentals of group riding and gear shifting will be given along the route. We will ride on MLK Drive and in east Fairmount Park to practice our riding skills and gear shifting on a gentle hill. There is plenty of time for questions and answers and no one is left behind. If you plan to attend or have questions, please contact the Leaders: Bonnie Prest- Thal, 718-344-2977, bprestthal@gmail.com and Linda McGrane 267-251-7862, mcgrane_linda_a@yahoo.com.

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

Wednesday, October 15 - October Wednesday Morning Ride. 10:00. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, October 15 - Northeast B-/C+ Training Ride. 5:30 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, October 15 - Conshohocken Night Lights Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, October 15 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails. 6:30 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Friday-Sunday, October 17-19 - The Fall Event. In scenic, historic Hanover/Gettysburg. Coordinator: Linda McGrane, 267-251-7862, mcgrane_linda_a@yahoo.com. http://www.phillybikeclub.org/fallweekend/fallevnt.htm

Saturday, October 18 - C+ Training Ride. 10:00. See Weekly Rides for details.

Sunday, October 19 - 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, October 19 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride. 12:00. See Weekly Ride list for details. Leader: Chris Shelton, 484-557-8627 (cell), cshelton3@verizon.net.

Sunday, October 19 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off. 12:15 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Leader: Tom Witt, 215-977-2164.

Wednesday, October 22 - October Wednesday Morning Ride. 10:00. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, October 22 - Northeast B-/C+ Training Ride. 5:30 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, October 22 - Conshohocken Night Lights Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, October 22 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails. 6:30 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Saturday, October 25 - Schwenksville. 9:00. Class B- (13-14 mph), 50+ miles. Meet at Fort Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic Area (see Weekly Ride description for directions). Reprise of one of my favorite rides, last done in early August, but with a new wrinkle. Rolling hills with a few short, steeper climbs. At least half of the ride is on bucolic, low-traffic roads. Take-out lunch eaten on the deck at the Train Stop Cafe. Meet 8:45 for a PROMPT start. This ride is in conjunction with SCU. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215- 843-1093, rides08.x.bcpjeff@dfgh.net.

Saturday, October 25 - "Seeing the TRAFFIC World with Bonnie". 9:00. Class D+, 10-12 mph, 15-20 miles. Hold on to your socks! We are going to bike in Center City traffic in all different configurations of lanes, turns and intersections. No way to make this funny. E-mail us your favorite stops and we'll incorporate them. We will have handouts. We may resort to using a stick in the gravel. We will have personal anecdotes. We may have prizes. We may have a quiz. Smile. We will explore human and bicycle safety in traffic and we will become more comfortable. Leave at 9:00 from the entrance to the Azalea Garden behind the Art Museum. Call if you have questions and if you plan to attend. Leaders: Bonnie Prest-Thal, 718-344-2977, bprestthal@gmail.com and Tom Stewart, 215-287-5691, stewart.tom@verizon.net.

Saturday, October 25 - Hopewell Furnace Classic. 10:00. Class B, 13-15 mph, 62 miles. A revised version of this classic ride through the Oley Valley. Starting from French Creek State Park (the boat launch parking lot). This ride features two covered bridges, a rest break at a chocolatier, a sit down lunch stop in the town of Oley and much more. The terrain will be hilly for the first and last 15 miles. The middle 30 miles are flat to rolling. If our timing is right, we should be riding through the peak leaf changing weekend. Leader: Richard Wagner, 610-964-1484, roadrich@hotmail.com.

Saturday, October 25 - C+ Training Ride. 10:00. See Weekly Rides for details.

Sunday, October 26 - Chesterbrook to Skippack. 9:00. Class C, 11 mph avg, about 40 miles. Meet at Manhattan Bagel in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center, easily accessible from US202 and PA252. We spin over to VFNHP to travel through parts of SE Montgomery County - W+E Norritons, Worcester, around Evansburg State Park to Skippack. After brunch our route traverses the new "Skippack Trail" to the Perkiomen Trail. We proceed to Lower Perk Park, connect to the SRT and finally back to our start. Expect some uphills as well as a few long downhills. There are about 6 miles of compacted gravel trail but this has not been a problem for my road bike. No one left behind as we stop to regroup. Cue sheets provided. A multi-club ride. Bring snacks, beverage, money and a lock. Leaders: Arnie Roseman, 610-640-4529, biker73pa@msn.com and Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229, 484-868-4194 (cell on Sunday), wildyugo@verizon.net.

Sunday, October 26 - See the Mums at Ott's. 9:30. Class C+, 12-14 mph, 45 miles. Start at the Spring Mill Station on the Valley Forge Trail. Stop to pick up others in Conshohocken at corner parking lot near old RR station, continuing at 10:00. Rough road through Collegeville section. Stop to see the mums and greenhouse at Ott's. On return, stop for lunch at Collegeville Diner. Leaders: Pat and Bill Rock, 215-659-5148, patrockbikes@aol.com.

Sunday, October 26 - 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, October 26 - Sunny Sunday Afternoon D Ride. 12:00 PM. See Weekly Ride list for details. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, rides08.x.bcpjeff@dfgh.net.

Sunday, October 26 - Sunny Sunday C Spin-Off. 12:15 PM. See Weekly Rides for details. Leader: Chuck Martin, 215-923-1887.

Tuesday, October 28 - Mailing the November 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.

Wednesday, October 29 - October Wednesday Morning Ride. 10:00. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, October 29 - Northeast B-/C+ Training Ride. 5:30 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, October 29 - Conshohocken Night Lights Ride. 6:00 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.

Wednesday, October 29 - MTB on the Pennypack Trails. 6:30 PM. See Weekly Rides for details.