Tuesday, August 27 - 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.

Saturday, August 31 - Peter Odell Memorial: 8th Annual Big Apple Century. Classes A, B and C, 125, 90, 70 and 50 mile options. The only century that takes you to the capital of the world. Only 100 riders will be registered on a first-come basis, so get your registration and fees in early! Deadline is August 27. See full description and signup form in this issue. Coordinator: Walter Bright, (215) 737-5858, paa8394@dscp.dla.mil or wtb58@attglobal.net.

Saturday, August 31 - Cherry Hill Labor Day Weekend Ride. Class C, 13-16 mph, 30-35 miles. Starts at 8:30 from the Woodland Falls Corporate Park - Route 38 & Lake Drive between the Cherry Hill and Moorestown Malls in Cherry Hill, NJ, on the Church Rd side. Parking lot behind the Outback Steakhouse. Leader: Dave Wender, 856- 809-9194, dwender1@comcast.net.

Saturday, August 31 - New Hope to Frenchtown. Class B, 15-16 mph, 62 miles. Through New Jersey's Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. Plenty of pristine roads with little traffic. There are a few hills. Of course, we will stop for lunch and a short break for ice cream in Frenchtown. Leaves promptly at 9:00 from the Staples parking lot on Rt 179, about a mile from New Hope. Leader: Luis Figueroa, 215-683-1111 or 215-673-0785, luisbikefiggs@aol.com.

Sunday, September 1 - Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Fun. It's Two Rides, Two Rides, Two Rides In One. Class B, approx. 50 miles. OK all you mileage pigs, here's your chance. Meet at the Italian Fountain at 8:00 for a 25 mile ride to Media, Pa. We will stop for a quick bite, then head back to Phila, arriving in time to meet the B Ramblers. Then you have the option of doing the Ramble, or heading home. Leader: Rich Wagner, 610-521-4570, rilawa@mymailstation.com.

Sunday, September 1 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 45 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. A few climbs but mostly a cruise through the western suburbs. There will be a food stop. Leader: Chris Wright, 610-644-3851, cwright@spitzinc.com.

Sunday, September 1 - Pennypack Park Ride. Class C, 11-13 mph, 17 miles. Meets noon at Rita's Water Ice in the Academy Plaza parking lot, Red Lion & Academy Roads. This is a new weekly ride; see Weekly Ride list for details.

Monday, September 2 - Ridley Creek to Brandywine Creek. Class B+/B, approx. 50 miles. Meet 8:45 at Ridley Creek State Park, picnic area #15, for a ride into the northern part of Delaware State. Climbing will include "The hardest climb in Delaware". One food stop at Chadds Ford Wawa, more if weather dictates. Directions to the start are in the August QR, or call me. Leader: Rich Wagner, 610-521-4570 or rilawa@mymailstation.com.

Wednesday, September 4 - Century Planning Meeting. 6:30 PM at Reed Smith, 1650 Market Street, Philadelphia. All members are encouraged to attend. We need your help! For information, contact Maureen Hansberry, 215-765-3477, bcpcentury@phillybikeclub.org.

Friday, September 6 - TGIF. Class C-/D, 30 miles. Start the weekend early with a leisurely paced social ride on Friday morning with TerryK. Please telephone the leader for details. You must call Terry if you want to ride - no calls no ride. Leader: Terry Kieserman, 610-277-7810.

Friday, September 6 - Bike to the Ballpark. All Classes. 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. Meets 6 PM at Trophy Bikes, 311 Market St. Ride over Ben Franklin Bridge walkways for a 6:35 game start. After the game, 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, September 7 - Port Deposit. Class B, 82 miles, approx. 14-15 mph. Starts 8:00 from Kennett Square High School at Rt 82 & Broad Street in Kennett Square, Pa. We will ride to the Tome Restaurant in Port Deposit to have lunch on the deck overlooking the Susquehanna Drive, with other stops along the way in Nottingham and Landenberg. Leaders: Doug Kennedy, 610-543-4664, dougkennedy7@yahoo.ca, and Debbie Wilson, 302-789-1243, djwbike@aol.com.

Saturday, September 7 - West from Fort Washington. Class B+/B, 15+ mph, 65-70 miles. We'll head west from Fort Washington State Park for a moderately paced ride in search of country roads. Depending on the crowd we may up the pace, but we will regroup at the top of hills - no one will be dropped. Meet at 8:15 for an 8:30 start near the bird watch area, top of hill from the park entrance off Militia Hill near Rt 73. *** For anyone wanting a little more, meet me at my starting place, Roychester Park, for a prompt 7:30 departure. Roychester Park is at the corner of Harding Ave & Parkview Ave in Abington. From the intersection of Routes 611 and 63, follow Rt 63 East two blocks, turn right on Harding Ave then left into parking lot. I'll lead a fast warm-up ride (17-18 mph average) to Fort Washington with a similar return. Call if weather is questionable. Leader: George Koefler, 215-657-4531, george.koefler@verizon.net.

Sunday, September 8 - Rue de la Lune. Class B/B+, 65 miles, 15 mph avg, rolling to hilly terrain. Beautiful creeks and covered bridges along both sides of the Delaware River in upper Bucks and Hunterdon counties. One food stop in Frenchtown. Starts 9:00 from Central Park (not in New York!!), just south of Doylestown, on Wells Rd between Lower State and Turk Rds. Take 309 North, at end of expressway exit at route 63 and go straight at the light onto Lower State Rd. At County Line Rd turn left and then right to continue on Lower State Rd for 5.5 miles. Turn right onto Wells Rd. Park is 1.0 mile on your left. You can also take SEPTA R5 to Doylestown, which leaves Market East at 7:25 and arrives at Delaware Valley College station at 8:35 (2 miles from park). From DVC station follow the tracks trough the campus and then turn right on New Britain Rd, right on Lower State Rd and next left on Wells Rd. Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu.

Sunday, September 8 - Fun Wheelers: Valley Forge. Class C, 20 miles. Meet 9:00 at the bike path entrance to the parking area of Valley Forge National Park. Ride will use the paved section of the new Perkiomen trail to Pawlings Rd, then head west. Bring snacks and liquids as there will be no convenience store along the route. Bring out your beginner friends and relatives and join a beginner class of cyclists as they take their first group ride. A short session on cycling safety and minor bike maintenance will be conducted before the ride. All ride together; no one dropped. Leader: Chip Connor, 610-668-1840.

Sunday, September 8 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 45 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain behind the Art Museum at noon. Take a smooth country ride past Chestnut Hill and on to the Ambler/Fort Washington area. There will be a Wawa break at the 25 mile mark. A few climbs but mostly a cruise. Leader: Werner Carrieri, 215-824-4660, wernerman@aol.com.

Sunday, September 8 - Sunday Ramble with the Trickeys. Class D, about 15 miles. Leaves 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, September 10 - Executive Committee Meeting. 6:30 pm at the Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant, 4120 Main Street, Philadelphia. All members are encouraged to attend. For more details, or to get something on this month's agenda, contact David Johnson, 610-828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu.

Saturday, September 14 - Newtown for Lunch. Class C, 12-13 mph, 40 miles. Starts 9:00 in East Cheltenham at Tookany Park. Parking is on the west side of Tookany Parkway north of Central Ave. This is a more direct route than we rode in June. We will bike through Bryn Athyn and Tyler State Park. Leader: Bill Cotton, 215-559-2910 (cell), 215-663-8364 (home), billcotton@comcast.net.

Saturday, September 14 - 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 REALLY be C- and no cue sheets will be provided, so you will have to ride at the leaders' pace. Leaves 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.

Sunday, September 15 - Picnic and Poker. Class C, 40 miles. Meet 9:00 in the riverside picnic area of Washington Crossing State Park. We will ride up to Frenchtown along the D&R tow path and rail trail. The surface is compacted quarry grit. It can accommodate a road bike, but a hybrid or mtn bike is recommended. At stops during the ride and at the picnic, riders will pick cards for a poker hand. The best hand will take the pot. If you want to play, ante is $1. For the picnic after: hot dogs, veggie burgers, soft drinks/juice, charcoal, and grills will be provided. Please bring a covered dish, beverages, and food to grill. Call to let us know what you are bringing. Or just bring your bike. North on I-95, then N.J. 29 North immediately after crossing the Scudders Falls Bridge. Continue north on N.J. 29 for approx 8 miles to Mercer County Road 546. Left, then quick right. Go to the back of parking area. Or take SEPTA's R3 train #4308 lv 30th St Sta at 7:30, arr West Trenton sta at 8:34 (Sun. trains run hourly). Bike N.J. 29 or the canal path, about 5 miles to the park. NOTE: If you are running late, call one of the cell phone numbers, so we can wait for you. Leaders/dealers/caterers: Pat Haggar, 610-896-1987, 610-517-8294 (cell), phaggar@comcast.net, and Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229, 610-209-8259 (cell), srtrobovic@juno.com.

Sunday, September 15 - Fun Wheelers: Delaware & Raritan Canal. Class C-, 30 miles. Starts 10:00 from Washington's Crossing Park. Easy pace on the towpath to Bull's Island Park. Cross the river there and return on the PA side to New Hope. The towpath surface is compacted quarry grit. It can accommodate a road bike, but a hybrid or mtn bike is better. Stop for snacks in New Hope. No one dropped. A short session on cycling safety and minor bike maintenance will be conducted before the ride. See 9/15 Picnic and Poker entry for directions. Riders are welcome to join the party when the Poker & Picnic group returns to the park. Leader: Chip Connor, 610-668-1840.

Sunday, September 15 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, 40-50 miles. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Mystery leader and destination. Show and Go.

Friday, September 20 - TGIF. Class C-/D, 30 miles. Start the weekend early with a leisurely paced social ride on Friday morning with TerryK. Please telephone the leader for details. You must call Terry if you want to ride - no calls no ride. Leader: Terry Kieserman, 610-277-7810.

Saturday, September 21 - Twiddle-Twaddle. Class B-, 14 mph, 40 miles. This will be an easy, slow-paced ride which I want to use as a warm-up to the century. Rolling terrain; good for fixed gear aficionados. We won't do lunch, but there will be a couple of Wawa stops. Leaves 9:00 from Bruno's, Germantown & Northwestern Avenues in Chestnut Hill. Rain, snow, or temperatures forecast above 100 degrees cancels. Leader: David L. Johnson, 610-828-3708, david.johnson@lehigh.edu.

Sunday, September 22 - BCP's Scenic Schuylkill Century. All classes, 25, 38, 62, and 100 mile routes. Breakfast at the start, 5 food stops, and a pizza feast at the end. For more details and advance registration forms, see elsewhere in this Quick Release, or the BCP website. On-site registration starts 6:45 AM at Lloyd Hall, mass departure at 8 AM.

Saturday, September 28 - New Hope. Class B, 14-15 mph, 60 miles. Come on a moderately paced, scenic ride through eastern Montgomery and central Bucks Counties. Terrain is rolling with one or two moderate climbs. We can do a sit-down lunch if the group is small, or there are a couple of take-out places for quick service. Departs 9:00 from Bruno's, Germantown & Northwestern Avenues. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbake@snip.net.

Saturday, September 28 - Lunch in Doylestown. Class C, 60 miles. Starts 9 AM from the Italian Fountain. This is a re-listing of a July rain out. An Ann Martha original, designed for C riders who are slower but capable of riding longer distances. If you can do the distance, ride with Ann to Doylestown and back. She knows the way, and she knows a few good places for water, restrooms, and ice cream, too! Leader: Ann Martha, 215-548-8482.

Sunday, September 29 - Around Hunterdon County in 80 Miles. Class B/B+. Approx 80 miles at 15 mph avg, hilly. A shorter and slightly less hilly version of the ride we did last June. If you were able to do all those centuries this month, you can certainly do this one (not even a century!). The ride is mostly in New Jersey and loops between the nice towns of Frenchtown and Califon. Beautiful shady roads along rushing streams. Starts at 9:00 from Bulls Island State Park on Route 29, 3 miles north of Stockton, NJ. Take your favorite road to Willow Grove and then follow Route 263 (York Rd) all the way to the end at the Delaware River (don't fall into the water!). Cross the river into Stockton, NJ and at the T, turn left onto Route 29 and continue for 3 miles, the park is on the left side of the road. Call if weather is questionable. Leader: Eduardo Ruchelli, 215-572-0753, edr@mail.med.upenn.edu

Sunday, Sept. 29 - Leisurely to Skippack. Class B/B-, 14-15 MPH, about 50 mi. Starts promptly at 9:00 at Bruno's, Germantown & Northwestern Avenues. A moderately paced ride, modest hills, but uphill out, downhill back. Diner or mini-mart stop. Forecast high 95+ or rain cancels. Leader: Roger Burnham, 215-848-3545 til 10 PM

Sunday, September 29 - Chesterbrook to St. Matthews. Class C, about 35 miles, 11+ mph avg. Meet at the Manhattan Bagel Shop in the Chesterbrook Center at 8:00 for breakfast. Ride starts at 8:30. One challenging hill plus a few less cumbersome climbs - a beautiful ride up to and over St. Matthews Rd. We then swing back via Pughtown and Kimberton. Continue on BikePA S route East, cover a bit of the new section of the Schuylkill River Bike Trail to Betzwood, thru Valley Forge Park and back to Chesterbrook. No one left behind. We will stop/regroup as required. Cue sheets will be available. Bring snack, beverage and money. Anyone wanting to ride to the Chesterbrook start from the Valley Forge Park visitor center lower parking lot at 8, call Steve Trobovic, 610-687-9229. Call Arnie for directions to Chesterbrook or weather concerns. A joint ride with Brandywine Bike Club. Leader: "Arnie" Roseman, 610-640-4529, asr3@fcc.net.

Sunday, September 29 - River Drives Loop. Class C-/D, 8 or 16 miles. Starts 9:00 from in front of Lloyd Hall, #1 Boathouse Row, on Kelly Drive. Bring out your beginner friends and relatives and join a beginner class of cyclists in a Fun Wheelers ride. One or two loops to the Falls Bridge and back on the paths along the Kelly and West River Drives. A short session on cycling safety and minor bike maintenance will be conducted before the ride. Leader: Chip Connor, 610-668-1840.

Sunday, September 29 - B Ramble. Class B, 14-15 mph, about 40 miles. This will be easy paced recovery from a month of centuries and yesterday's ride. Destination is the Bagel Deli on County Line Road in Haverford. Meet at the Italian Fountain at noon. Leader: Jeff Bakely, 215-843-1093, jbake@snip.net.

Tuesday, October 1 - Mailing the October 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.