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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.
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| Date | Event |
| April 1 to December 28, 9:00 a.m., 15-16 mph, 30+ miles, Start BARN Weekly Ride from the Bicycle Barn. Mileage varies with the weather. Will tailor the ride to the people that show. Start at the shop - The Bicycle Barn, 388 W. Pothouse Road, Phoenixville. Call the shop with questions 610-933-2210 Chet Ritchie (215-498-3856) | |
| April 7 to September 15, 6:00 p.m., 13-16 mph, Varied, Start BKWK Monday Night Hill Ride. Back again for another year! My ever popular hill rides are back. Come explore the terrain of Bucks and Montgomery County with me. The ride is geared towards improving your climbing technique and having some fun. Any and all are welcome and no one will be dropped. Jason Meyers (215-513-7550) April 7 to September 29, 6:00 p.m., 8-18 mph, 5miles to 40miles , Start COS Multi-Level Rides on the Main Line (Wayne, PA.). Come join the largest and friendliest evening ride group on the Main Line. Multi-level rides meet 5:30pm and leave 6:00pm sharp every Monday (except on holidays)at Church of the Saviour ("COS"), 657 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA. We meet in the rear parking lot of COS adjacent to the gym (Bld. F). Large, clean, bathrooms and water are available inside the gym area. Ride categories include: beginner, D,C,B-,B,B+,A for road bikes plus "hybrid" and tandem ride groups. Tom Madle (215-233-2578) | |
| March 4 to October 28, 10:00 a.m., 13-15 mph, 20-30 miles, Start WRP Tuesday AM Lansdale Ride.. No running out of daylight on my rides! Come ride the scenic roads of Harleysville, Evansburg, Souderton, Lake Galena, and more. No one dropped. Rolling terrain, with an occasional hill. Must be back before 12:30 PM. Rain cancels ride. If rained out, we ride Wednesday. Meet at the flagpole. Monica Coleman (610-547-1430) June 1 to June 30, 1:00 p.m., 15-16 mph, 15 miles, Tuesday Chestnut Hill Lunch Hour Ride. Starts outside Borders Book Shop in Chestnut Hill. Routes vary from moderately to very hilly. Relaxed dress code. Rain cancels. Email ride leader if 12-1 pm works better for you & you would like to take part on a regular basis. David Hanson (215-836-9265) May 6 to October 20, 6:00 p.m., 16-17 mph, 30 - 35+, Start NPHS NPHS Tuesday Nights. Weekly Tues night rides from NPHS leave promptly at 6 PM, obey traffic laws, travel over light-traffic roads, explore new areas, and enjoy many favorites as well. Rotating leaders between Tom Kramlik, Damon Podulka, and Wendell Gulick. Tom Kramlik (215-453-6311) April 1 to October 7, 6:00 p.m., 15-16 mph, 25-30 miles, Start NPHS NPHS Tuesday Nights. Weekly Tues night rides from NPHS leave promptly at 6 PM, travel over light traffic roads, explore new areas, and enjoy many favorites as well. Jay Sitkin (215-362-8591) April 1 to September 23, 6:00 p.m., 13-14 mph, 20 to 30 miles, Start NPHS NPHS Tuesday Nights. Enjoy lightly traveled roads, rolling hills and quaint farm country every Tuesday night, riding from NPHS. Rain or temperatures below 50 degrees cancel the ride. Kathleen Nieman (215-368-2043) May 7 to August 26, 6:30 p.m., 10-15 mph, Varied Distances, Start HHHS Group Rides. Come out and join us for a ride that will meet your needs, whatever they may be. The ride leaders will vary from week to week. The distance will be determined by the amount of light along with the speed. Richard Terry (215-675-1536) May 6 to August 26, 6:30 p.m., 20-23 mph, 25 to 40 miles suset, Start HHHS Tue A+ ride. This is a fast paced ride usually consisting of very fit recreational riders or racers. We typically go up to Lake Galena or as far as Carversville as daylight permits. We typically regroup at the top of hills and wait / assist with mechanicals but may drop riders who can't maintain the draft. Ed Hein (215-534-4807) May 6 to August 28, 6:30 p.m., 15-17 mph, 25 to 35 miles, Start HHHS Tuesday night riding. We will be a little slower in the beginning of May and much faster by August. Different routes each night. Get challenged by the faster riders that join this group. No one intentionally dropped. Regroup as needed. There will be hills some nights and flat routes other nights. Now is the time to build up your speed and endurance. Rain canels. Elliot Titcher (215-641-0607) | |
| April 9 to October 8, 6:00 p.m., 17-18 mph, 25 to 40+ miles, Start IVMS Out and About. Average speed including hills 17-18 mph. Rides go North and East. Ex. Green Lane, Nockamixon etc. Varied routes, seek roads with little auto traffic. Hills are the norm. Usually 1800-2400 vertical feet climbing. Rain cancels. If Wednesday ride cancelled will usually ride the next day (Thurs) 6:00PM. Call or email to confirm. Joe Phelps (215-723-5007) April 2 to October 1, 6:00 p.m., 14-15 mph, 20 to35 miles, Start IVMS WEDNESDAY NITE RIDE. Join us every Wednesday at 6:00 Pm as we experience the scenic areas around the Indian Valley. Rides to Bucks County, Collegeville, Evansburg and Green Lane Park will give us a variety of terrain from rolling to moderately hilly. Emhpasis put on saftey and group riding skills.No riders dropped. Robert Fuerst (610-287-7611) | |
| June 1 to June 30, 1:00 p.m., 15-16 mph, 15 miles, Thursday Chestnut Hill Lunch Hour Ride. Starts outside Borders Book Shop in Chestnut Hill. Routes vary from moderately to very hilly. Relaxed dress code. Rain cancels. Email ride leader if 12-1 pm works better for you & you would like to take part on a regular basis. David Hanson (215-836-9265) April 3 to September 25, 6:00 p.m., 14-16 mph, 20 to 30 miles, Start HHHS The original Thursday Night 14 - 16 Ride at HHHS . Welcome back for another season of mid level rides at HHHS. Come join me and other 14-16 leaders for varied speeds & distances depending on the light. The April rides will start slower and gear up as we go. No one dropped. All rides leave on time. The ride start time will change to 6:30pm in May. Jay Sitkin (215-362-8591) May 7 to August 28, 6:30 p.m., 10-15 mph, Varied Distances, Start HHHS Group Rides. Come join us for a ride that will meet your needs, whatever they may be. The ride leaders will vary from week to week. The distances will be determined by the amount of light along with the speed. Richard Terry (215-675-1536) May 8 to August 28, 6:30 p.m., 20-23 mph, 25 to 40 miles, Thr A+ Rides. This is a fast paced ride usually consisting of very fit recreational riders or racers. We typically go up to Lake Galena or as far as Carversville as daylight permits. We typically regroup at the top of hills and wait / assist with mechanicals but may drop riders who can't maintain the draft. Ed Hein (215-534-4807) May 8 to August 28, 6:30 p.m., 14-16 mph, 25 to 35 miles, Start HHHS Tuesday night riding. We will be a little slower in the beginning of May and much faster by August. Different routes each night. Some hills. You can't do them if you don't do them. Hills are your friend. No one intentionally dropped. Regroup as needed. There will be hills some nights and flat routes other nights. Now is the time to build up your speed and endurance. Rain canels. Elliot Titcher (215-641-0607) | |
| May 2 to September 27, 8:00 a.m., 16-18 mph, 45-65, Start ACTS ACTS Ride. Saturday morning ride from ACTS. This ride nearly always goes into northern Montgomery County. Average speed can be lower if hilly. Distance depends upon mood of group. Group generally rides double-wide pace line. Ride leaders can vary. No calls morning of or after 9 PM. Please. Dennis Mayse (215-234-0170) | |
May 17 | 9:00 a.m., 12-15 mph, 48 miles, Start BRNO Central Park and Beyond. Classes B- (14-15 mph) and C+ (12-13). Meet for a scenic joint ride with BCP to Central Park (Doylestown) and beyond. After stopping at Central Park, we'll head northeast and then south for a Wawa stop in Warrington. Expect rolling hills, an accurate cue sheet for those looking to go slower or faster and regrouping as needed. Howard Hochheiser (215-913-3246) 9:00 a.m., 14-16 mph, 50-60 mi, Start NPHS Back Woods Adventure. We'll head northwest from the high school and travel on mostly secondary tree covered roads to upper Montgomery and Leigh county. We'll have a rest stop on the side of the road somewhere so bring plenty of water and a snack. Rain Cancels Jay Sitkin (215-362-8591) 9:30 a.m., 13-16 mph, 40 to 45 miles, Start BULL Lets Ride Bucks County. Tandems / (Recumbents & Uprights) Ride up my favorite Fleecydale. Circle and head for Rosemont, N.J. Picnic at Bulls Island. Rocks bring beverages and paper products. Riders bring a dish to share. Pat Rock (215 659 5148) |
May 18 | 9:00 a.m., 13-14 mph, 35-40, Start NPHS Mid-May Ramble. Tuesday night -- expanded! More time to explore the roads of Montgomery and Bucks County. Rain cancels. E-mail to confirm ride. Kathleen Nieman (215-368-2043) 9:00 a.m., 11-12 mph, 25+ Miles, Start CSE Easy Rider. On this "advanced beginner" ride, we'll challenge ourselves a little with some moderate climbing, but no one will be dropped and we'll regroup as necessary. You can also expect scenic roads and a food/rest stop. Rain cancels. No confirmation necessary. At 8 am, we will discuss group riding skills and safety. Roy Zipris (215-674-5258) 2:00 p.m., 13-15 mph, ~30-40 miles, Start IVMS Sunday Afternoon Ride. We'll be riding somewhere on the scenic quiet roads around the area. Varying terrain, with a hill or two. No one dropped. One food stop. Rain cancels ride. Monica Coleman (610-547-1430) |
May 24 | 9:00 a.m., 14-16 mph, 40 - 50, Start NPHS Nockamixon - Green Lane Loop. We'll head out toward Lake Nockamixon and have a rest stop at the lake before proceeding on towards Green Lane via Swamp Creek road and back to the high school via Harleysville and Schoolhouse road. Rain Cancels. Jay Sitkin (215-362-8591) 9:00 a.m., 13-14 mph, 40-50 Miles, Start NTP Somewhere Else Ride. Roy's monthly "somewhere else" ride: scenic roads, some climbs, food stop, no one dropped, ride starts promptly, rain cancels, no confirmation necessary. Roy Zipris (215-674-5258) |
May 26 | 7:30 a.m., 14-16 mph, 75+, Start NPHS Jay's Memorial Day Metric +. You've heard about it, you've dreamed about it, you've had nightmares and tremors about it and its finally here. Start the summer season off the right way with a semi century ride through the environs of Montgomery, Bucks, and Lehigh counties. The ride is bigger than a metric but not quite a century. We leave early and will be home in plenty of time for Memorial Day fun. Rain Cancels. Jay Sitkin (215-362-8591) |
May 31 | 8:30 a.m., 13-15 mph, 50 to 60 miles +/-, Start UDHS Back to New Hope Ride. With the nice weather (I am writing this on 4/11/08)it is time for my semi-annual ride to New Hope to people watch and enjoy the baked goods at the French Bakery. We can eat and watch the river go by. Some hills, no one dropped, regroup as needed. Rain cancels, call if unsure if the ride is on. Elliot Titcher (215-641-0607) 9:00 a.m., 13-14 mph, 40 to 50, Start NPHS Mystery Tour. Let's head out and see where the road takes us. Ride around Montgomery and Bucks Counties. Rain cancels. Kathleen Nieman (215-368-2043) 9:00 a.m., 13-16 mph, 50 -55 miles, Start BRNO New and Improved Montgomery County Meander. Class B (15-16mph) and C+/B- (13-14mph).Meet 9:00am at Bruno's Deli (9800 Germantown Ave,Phila., PA 19118). Rolling terrain thru the scenic farms of Montgomery County.Lunch at Whole foods in Montgomeryville.Rain or starting temp below 40F cancels ride. Q sheets provided. Ride leaders: Linda McGrane, 267-251-7862,mcgrane_linda_a@yahoo.com, Tom Madle, 215-233-2578(home)TMadle@gmail.com Tom Madle (215-233-2578) |
June 1 | 2:00 p.m., 13-15 mph, ~30-40 miles, Start IVMS Sunday Afternoon Ride. We'll find some scenic roads around the area. Rolling terrain, with a hill or two. Snack stop somewhere. No one dropped. Rain cancels. Monica Coleman (610-547-1430) |
June 7 | 8:00 a.m., 13-15 mph, 50 miles +/-, Start UDHS Mt Airy and Chestnut Hill ride. We will go exploring in these two areas looking for new streets to ride on and routes for future rides. Rest stop at a cafe or someplace, maybe in Manayunk. Some hills, especially getting there, no one dropped. Rain cancels. Elliot Titcher (215-641-0607) 9:00 a.m., 12-14 mph, 30-40, Start NPHS Indian Valley and beyond. Join us for a cruise into Upper Montco and Bucks counties. Some hills, valleys, and quiet, shady back roads and farms. Think Roll&Stroll, HC, Univest rides. We'll find someplace to stop for grub and water. No one dropped. Heavy rain cancels. Joe Landis (267-767-9974) 9:00 a.m., 12-15 mph, 45 Miles, A Treat at Rosenberger's Dairy in Hatfield. Multi-level ride (C/C+ 12-13 mph or B-/B 13-15 mph) meets at Ft. Washington St. Park Flourtown Picnic area ( 33 W. Mill Rd., Flourtown, PA.).A classic ride with rolling hills. Food stop at Rosenburger's dairy with the option to have an ice cream treat after your food. Q sheets provided for slower or faster riders. Rain cancels the ride. Margaret Lenzi (215-247-9169) |
June 8 | 8:00 a.m., 13-14 mph, 45-50 Miles, Start CSE Somewhere Ride. Roy's monthly "somewhere" ride: scenic roads, some climbing, food/rest stop, no one dropped, rain cancels, ride starts promptly, no confirmation necessary. Roy Zipris (215-674-5258) |
June 14 | 9:00 a.m., 12-14 mph, 30-40, Start NPHS Indian Valley and beyond. Join us for a cruise into Upper Montco and Bucks counties. Some hills, valleys, and quiet, shady back roads and farms. Think Roll&Stroll, HC, Univest rides. We'll find someplace to stop for grub and water. No one dropped. Heavy rain cancels. Joe Landis (267-767-9974) |
June 15 | 9:00 a.m., 11-12 mph, 25-30 Miles , Start CSE Easy Rider. An "advanced beginner" ride: scenic roads, some moderate climbing, food/rest stop; no one dropped; rain cancels; no confirmation necessary; "fixing a flat" lesson at 8. Roy Zipris (215-674-5258) |
June 21 | 7:00 a.m., Road Ride, 20 to 64 miles, Roll & Stroll. Start Indian Creek Foundation (420 Cowpath Rd, Souderton). Ride 20, 39, or 64 miles to benefit Indian Creek Foundation who provides opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to live in and enrich their communities while meeting their residential, vocational, spiritual, and personal needs. The 64 and 39 miles ride are very scenic and very challenging. The 20 mile loop is geared more towards the casual cyclist. It will have challenging parts but is a beautiful and enjoyable ride. Tom Kramlik (215-453-6311 or www.rollandstroll.com) 8:00 a.m., 13-14 mph, 40-45 Miles, Start HOLP Somewhere Special Ride. This month's "somewhere else" ride is in memory of my wife, Ann Irwin. We'll stop at Ann's bench at Solebury School, but we'll also have a food stop along the way. Scenic roads, some climbing, no one dropped, ride starts promptly, rain cancels, no confirmation necessary. Roy Zipris (215-674-5258) |
June 22 | 8:00 a.m., 13-15 mph, 50 to 60 miles +/-, Start UDHS Montgomery County Ride. This ride will go on some of the route that Jeff Blakely uses on his ride to Kimberton. We will not go that far but the roads are really nice and lightly traveled. Rest stop somewhere. Some rolling hills, no killers, no one dropped. Rain cancels. Elliot Titcher (215-641-0607) 2:00 p.m., 13-15 mph, ~30-40 miles, Start IVMS Sunday Afternoon Ride. We'll find some scenic roads around the area. Rolling terrain, with a hill or two. Snack stop somewhere. No one dropped. Rain cancels. Monica Coleman (610-547-1430) |
June 28 | 8:30 a.m., 13-15 mph, 55, 40 or 30 Miles, Flourtown to the Scenic Charlestown Horse Farms. Hilly multi-location ride.55 mile ride leaves 8:30am from the Ft. Washington State Park Flourtown Picnic Area (33 W. Mill Rd., Flourtown, PA.); 40 mile ride 9am from Conshohocken (SEPTA lot at E. Elm and Harry St.); 30 mile ride 9:30am from Church of the Saviour (657 N. Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA).Quick food at WAWA or sit down lunch at the "Fox and Hound" in Phoenixville @ mile 30 (your option).Q sheets provided for slower or faster riders.Rain cancels ride. Tom Madle (215-233-2578) |
August 24 | 7:00 a.m., Road Ride, 25-100 miles, Start CBS Lake Nockamixon Century. Ride scenic routes in Bucks County of 25-100 miles over rolling terrain with a few hills. All riders will visit picturesque Lake Galena in Peace Valley Park. 50-100-mile riders will also visit our well-stocked rest stop at scenic Lake Nockamixon. Registration includes marked route, cue sheet, rest stops, SAG support, and a post-ride meal (with vegetarian option). Rest stops have a large assortment of home-baked snacks. Winner of LAB's "Best Century" award. Registration TBD - check back in June. Dennis Mayse (215-234-0170 or www.suburbancyclists.org/lakenock.asp) |
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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.
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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.