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Full SCU Ride Calendar |
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This page shows every ride on the SCU calendar in one convenient place, without requiring you to change your preferences. Or use the My SCU Favorites page to select which categories, paces, and start locations you would like to see most of the time. Online registration for SCU club rides is available from My SCU Favorites. See Meetings/Social Events for non-riding activities.
Directions and maps to the frequently-used start locations are available on the Ride Guide, or click on the "start" link in the description of a specific ride.
Ride leaders can add their own rides to the database (member ID and password required). Detailed instructions are available.
| Date | Event |
| November 8 to February 28, 3:00 p.m., 12-13 mph, 15-30 mi., Start WCP Warminster Park Winter Rides. Speed and distance depends on weather and slowest rider. Join me for some really "cool" rides. David C. Atkins (215-675-4597) | |
| November 10 to February 23, 3:00 p.m., 12-13 mph, 15-30 mi., Start WCP Warminster Park Winter Rides. Speed and distance depends on weather and slowest rider. Join me for some really "cool" rides. Thursday, 1/26/2012 ride is rescheduled for Friday, 1/27/12. David C. Atkins (215-675-4597) | |
| November 12 to March 31, 9:30 a.m., 14-15 mph, 30-40, Keswick Cycles Ride. Saturday rides from Keswick Cycles in Glenside. Meet at the back parking lot. Winter rules (whatever the hell that means, but everyone says it this time of year). No one dropped. Varied routes - Blue Bell, the Variety Club Camp, Valley Forge, Doylestown, maybe even Lahaska or New Hope. Note: other than a stop upon request for the "necessary", there will not be a formal planned rest stop so always bring plenty of water and an on the bike snack. Michael Katz (215-938-0725) | |
February 4 | 8:30 a.m., 2-3 mph, 8 to 9 miles, Start UDHS Hike the AT (The Pinnacle). Hike to a panoramic view of the Blue Mountains, considered by many to be the best view from the Appalachian Trail in PA. Meet at UDHS to car pool to the trail head at the Hamburg reservoir. (Near Hawk Mt.) Bring water and food for a hearty snack while we enjoy the view. Optional side trip to Cabelas and/or restaurant afterwards. Recommended: Sturdy footwear, a day pack and dress in layers. (I have a couple of loaner day packs if you need one.) Steve Muth (215-692-3585) 9:00 a.m., 15-16 mph, 45-50 miles, To The Homestead. Depart from Menlo Park, Perkasie, where 4th and 5th Streets meet and Library and Pool are located. We will ride to Homestead General Store in Upper Black Eddy for snack. Very scenic route. Bring smiles for photos. Let me know of interest for head count. Rain,snow cancels. My cell morning of for questions:215-872-6281 Joe Phelps (215-723-5007) 10:00 a.m., 13-14 mph, 40 +/-, MontCo Meander. Meet at Ft. Washington St. Park Hawk Watch Parking Lot. Join me as we meander around Montgomery County a bit before heading down to the Norristown Farm Park and the Schuylkill River Trail and then back to the start. Quick bathroom/water break en route, no sit down lunch this time. Other than our time on the SRT, mostly rolling hills with a few short climbs. Enter park from either Joshua Ave. north of Stenton Ave. or Militia Hill off Skippack Pike. Howard Hochheiser (215-913-3246) 10:00 a.m., 8-12 mph, 19-24, Delightful, Delicious D/D+/C- Ride, Sat Edition. Meet at Azalea Garden (behind Art Museum), next to Italian Fountain. Let's head west/NW toward the Main Line, at an easy, relaxed pace, in search of a warm cafe. Few hills here & there, but slow & gentle climbing (or walking up hills) is perfectly fine. Stop to regroup as needed. Cue sheets provided. Ride is cancelled in the event of rain/snow/ice, or if temperature at start time is < 28 deg F. Optional preregistration open on BCP's web calendar until 11:30pm Fri, Feb. 3. Linda A. McGrane (267-251-7862) 12:01 p.m., 11-13 mph, 25 miles, Start UDHS Biking with Birthday Cake. Help me celebrate my birthday! We'll take a sssllllooooowwww ride (I'm still on a recumbent) and after the ride, you can join me at my house for CAKE!!! Ellen Sherk (215-641-1645) |
February 5 | 9:30 a.m., 3-4 mph, 5-7 miles, Start BRNO Hike the Wissahickon. Join us as we hike the trails of the beautiful Wissahickon gorge. A flat option available for part of the hike. Optional lunch afterward. Well behaved 2 and 4 legged hikers welcome. Please arrive early so we can start timely. Howard Hochheiser (215-913-3246) 10:00 a.m., 11-13 mph, approx 25, Going w/da Gooch Super Bowl Warm Up Ride. Start at the Conshy Night Light Parking Lot! Out the trail, up into Norristown, then back down the trail. Regroup as needed. Some hills. TEXT RSVP ONLY: 2158330094 GO COMMERCIALS! Mia Mengucci (215-833-0094) 1:15 p.m., 13-15 mph, 29, Start BRNO Sun Afternoon Winter Ramble Pre Super Bowl Special. Sunshine & 45 deg forecasted. Rolling loop to Haverford, return via Villanova & Conshohocken. Burn some calories, before Super Bowl party. Couple of brisk, long climbs, but stop to regroup as needed. Indoor rest break Haverford cafe at mile 17. Please make sure bike is ready before start time. Bring lights, in case we're delayed. (Fortunately, daylight gradually getting longer!) Cue sheets provided. Optional preregistration on BCP web calendar til Sat, 2/4, 11:30pm. Linda A. McGrane (267-251-7862) |
February 17 | 10:00 a.m., 13-14 mph, 35, Start VFNP Friday Frolic -- French and Pickering Creeks. Meet at Betzwood picnic/restrooms area of VFNP, next to Schyulkill River Trail. Scenic loop through part of Chester County, exploring peaceful roads and pretty landscapes. Terrain is "B" level (rolling-to-hilly with some brisk climbs), but we will ride at a C+ pace, and stop to regroup as needed. Indoor rest stop at the mid-way point. Cue sheets will be available. Optional preregistration open on BCP's web calendar until Thurs, 2/16, 11:30pm. Linda A. McGrane (267-251-7862) |
February 18 | 9:30 a.m., Indoor Training, 1, 4th Annual Wellness Retreat (Indoors, not a ride). Cornerstone Health/Fitness, New Hope. Day-long program fitness, nutrition, relaxation, & pampering. Breakfast, fitness circuit class, Pilates, healthy lunch w/nutrition talk, Spinning, restorative yoga. Optional massages available. Registration/payment form: http://phillybikeclub.org/newbcp/events/SpringWellness/springwellness2012.htm. (See right side home page.) Registration/payment required, due to limited spaces. $59/person whole package. Please contact Leader with questions. Linda A. McGrane (267-251-7862) |
May 12 | 8:00 a.m., 10-20 mph, 21-76 miles, Start GLPK Quad County Metric. Start from scenic Green Lane Park, and ride 21-76 mi at your own pace. The 21-mi route avoids the longest climb and is suitable for casual riders. The longer routes are on rolling to hilly terrain. The 53/76-mi routes include the 8-mi "Intensive Climbing Unit" extra-hilly segment with 1,200 feet additional climbing. Registration (fee) includes marked route, cue sheet, SAG support, rest stops, and a post-ride meal with vegetarian option. Rest stops have a large assortment of home-baked snacks. Anthony McDonald (215-643-0817) |
Use the SCU Ride Until Sunset Chart to look up sunset times and to determine riding distances for start times of 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 PM for speeds of 10 to 20 MPH.
Free mileage logs are available.
Make sure your bike is in good working order. Pump up the tires. Bring essentials: 2 spare tubes, pump, patch kit, tire levers, 2 water bottles, ID, cash, medical insurance card.
Before you need them on the road, verify that your spare tubes are the correct size for your tires, and that the tubes and pump are compatible with the valve type (Presta or Schrader) for your wheels. Deep "Aero" and "semi-aero" profile wheels require tubes with long-stem Presta valves.
Learn how to repair a flat with these articles: 1, 2, 3, 4.
Follow these tips for safe riding in a group: LAB, RBR
Be conservative. Choose a ride easier and shorter than you think you can ultimately handle. You won't enjoy struggling to keep up with a ride that's too fast for you, nor will the group enjoy waiting for you. It's a good idea to contact the group leader ahead of time on your first ride and to introduce yourself when signing in at the start.