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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.
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| April 5 to September 27, 6:00 p.m., 8-18 mph, 10-40 Miles, Start COS COS Multi-Level Group Rides in Wayne, Pa.. Join 150 other riders every Monday (except holiday weekends) April thru September for multi-level group rides. We have 9 different groups ranging from a beginner's "hybrid" group(8-10mph)to our fastest "A" group(18mph).All rides start 6pm sharp in the rear parking lot of Church of the Saviour, 651 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne Pa.We ride till sunset. Rain cancels the ride. Tom Madle (215-641-7686) | |
| August 3 to August 31, 9:00 a.m., 13-14 mph, ~ 25-35 miles, Start WRP Lansdale 9 AM Ride: NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR AUGUST!. THE VOTES ARE IN: 9 AM FOR AUGUST ONLY! Make sure to bring enough liquids for summer riding. Rolling, mostly rural terrain. No rest stop. Bring a snack if you need it. If rained out, we ride Thurs., same time. Stuff from the sky, slippery roads, or wind > 15 mph cancel ride. Monica Coleman (610-547-1430) July 6 to July 31, 10:00 a.m., 13-14 mph, ~ 25-35 miles, Start WRP Lansdale 10 AM Ride. Rolling, mostly rural terrain. No rest stop. Bring enough fluid for summer riding! Bring a snack if you need it. If rained out, we ride Thurs., same time. Stuff from the sky, slippery roads, or wind > 15 mph cancel ride. Monica Coleman (610-547-1430) September 7 to December 28, 10:00 a.m., 13-14 mph, ~ 25-35 miles, Start WRP Lansdale 10 AM Ride: SEPT. TO DEC., back to 10 AM!. Now in its 4th year! Rolling, mostly rural terrain. No rest stop. Bring a snack if you need it. If rained out, we ride Thurs., same time. Stuff from the sky, slippery roads, or wind > 15 mph cancel ride. Monica Coleman (610-547-1430) September 7 to September 28, 5:00 p.m., 13-15 mph, 25-35, Start HHHS Early Tuesday Rides. In September we will move the start time back to 5:00 PM. We will try to go as far as the sun will allow. Hills as always, regroup as needed. Jeff Mackie (267-884-5783) June 1 to August 31, 5:30 p.m., 13-15 mph, 30+, Start HHHS Early Tuesday Rides. The later the sun sets, the later we get to stay out and play. We will continue to go deeper into our riding area approaching 40+ miles in July. August we will get 30-35 miles in. 13-15 mph no one dropped. 07/27/2010: Cancelled for RAGBRAI Jeff Mackie (267-884-5783) July 13 to August 3, 6:00 p.m., 15-17 mph, 25-30 miles, Keswick Cycles Ride. Ride from Keswick Cycles in Glenside out to Blue Bell and back in through Horsham. Some hills, some flats,average speed will be maintained but no one dropped. Michael Katz (215-938-0725) April 6 to September 28, 6:00 p.m., 12-17 mph, Varied Distance, Start NPHS North Penn HS Tues Night. There will be multi-level ride groups from 12-14 (Kathleen N.), 14-16 (Jay S.), and 15-17 (Damon P.) leaving from the school. We will leave at 6:00 sharp & ride till sunset so distances gradually increase & decrease with the amount of daylight. Rain cancels rides. Kathleen Nieman (267-382-0441) May 5 to August 31, 6:30 p.m., 10-22 mph, Varied Distances, Start HHHS Tuesday Evening Hatboro-Horsham High School. There will be multi-level ride groups from 10-12 mph up to 18-22+ mph leaving from the school. Alternating ride leaders. We will leave at 6:30 sharp & ride till sunset so distances gradually increase & decrease with the amount of daylight. Rain cancels rides. Richard Terry (215-675-1536) | |
| May 5 to September 15, 6:00 p.m., 13-18 mph, Varied Distances, Start IVMS Indian Valley Middle School Wed Night.. There will be multi-level ride groups from 8 – 18 mph leaving from the school. Ride leaders- Jane Dettra 13-14, Bob Fuerst 14-15,Bill VanDusen 15-16,Joe Phelps17-18 + alternating others. We will leave at 6:00 sharp & ride till sunset so distances gradually increase & decrease with the amount of daylight. Rain cancels rides. Joe Phelps (215-723-5007) May 5 to September 29, 6:00 p.m., 8-10 mph, 6 to 16, Start IVMS Family ride. Ride arould the Harleysville area on the bike paths and low traffic roads. Dust off your bike and ride with your kids or it's a good ride to introduce yourself to group riding. We can not be there every Wednesday but it's no reason not to ride. Bill McCoach (215-513-0986) April 7 to September 29, 6:00 p.m., 12-18 mph, 15-40 miles, Start FSC Flourtown Multi-Level Rides Every Wednesday!. Meets 5:45 at Flourtown Shopping Center, 1890 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, Pa. 19031. We meet in far lot way behind McDonald's. Rides leave 6:00pm sharp every Wed. New multi-level ride group with C/C+ (12-13mph); B-/B(14-16mph) and B/B+ (16-18mph)paces.Must be able to keep pace. Alternating ride leaders.We ride till sunset so distances gradually increase and decrease with amount of daylight. Rain cancels rides. Tom Madle (215-641-7686) | |
| June 2 to September 30, 6:00 p.m., 14-15 mph, 35 miles approx., Start IVMS Out and About. Let's ride the Indian Valley area, destinations varied. No one dropped. Pictures taken while riding. If you have not ridden Indian Valley come experience what I believe as the most scenic start location and least traffic. Joe Phelps (215-723-5007) May 5 to August 27, 6:30 p.m., 10-22 mph, Varied Distances, Start HHHS Thursday nights at HHHS. There will be multi-level ride groups from 10-12 mph up to 18-22+ mph leaving from the school. Alternativing ride leaders. We will leave at 6:30 sharp & ride till sunset so distances gradually increase & decrease with the amount of daylight. Rain cancels rides. Richard Terry (215-675-1536) | |
| April 10 to December 27, 7:30 a.m., 16-18 mph, 40-60 miles, Start BKWK Bike Works Ride. August 7 to December 18, 9:00 a.m., 16-22 mph, 40 - 70, Start ACTS ACTS Group Rides,. Basemile rides in Mont., Bucks, Chester and Berks counties. Pace varies per group but intensity will increase towards the season and is almost always >16 mph. May stop for <5 minutes during ride, if group decides to, otherwise no stop. Note with my newborn this winter I now have 3 boys, 5 & under at home and may be unable to lead the ride occasionally but after 20 years of ACTS rides an impromptu non-SCU ride may leave regardless. Tim J Hancock (215-234-4659) | |
July 31 | 8:00 a.m., 13-14 mph, 52, Start FLTN Schwenksville. Reprise of one of my favorite rides, with some new wrinkles due to a bridge closure. Rolling hills with a few, short, steeper climbs. At least half the ride is on bucolic, low-traffic roads. Food stop at Moccia's Ice Cream Junction (full menu). "This is not a race, the idea is to have fun." If you want to race ahead and not regroup, please do the ride at another time. I'll be glad to send you the cue sheet and link to a map. Meet 7:45 for a PROMPT start. This ride is conjunction with BCP. Jeff Bakely (215-843-1093) 8:30 a.m., 11-15 mph, Varied Distances, SCU Summer Picnic and Pool Party. Cycling, swimming,eating and drinking. Rides start at Judy & Peter Christis house, 2980 Sheffield Drive, Plymouth Meeting, PA. We will ride for two hours then enjoy the pool. Bring your bathing suit and water wings. Let Judy know that you are coming, at judy.christis@gmail.com Start riding at 8:30 am. Doug Mueller (215-646-5718) |
August 1 | 8:00 a.m., 12-14 mph, 30-35 mi., Start HHHS SSR (Short Sunday Ride). Let's take a short ride out to somewhere within a 17.5 mi. radius. Should be back by Noon. Short stop for refueling. David C. Atkins (215-675-4597) 8:00 a.m., 13-14 mph, 50 to 60, Start IVMS Montgomery Meander. Let's ride our favorite Tuesday and Wednesday night rides. We'll stop to refuel and rehydrate along the way. Kathleen Nieman (267-382-0441) |
August 6 | 6:00 p.m., 12-14 mph, 25-30 mi., Start HHHS Dave's 55th birthday ride . Join Dave for a tour of 55 and older communities to celebrate his 55th birthday. Afterwards, we'll go to Perkins for dinner (optional) to check out the 55 and older menu. David C. Atkins (215-675-4597) |
August 7 | 8:00 a.m., 13-15 mph, 50 - 60 +/-, Start UDHS Bucks or Montgomery Riding. Depending on the heat, humidity, how my legs feel will determine our exact destination. As always bring plenty to drink and a snack. There will be a rest stop. No one dropped. This is not a race, the idea is to have fun. Rain/hail/lightning cancels. Call if unsure if ride is on Elliot Titcher (215-641-0607) |
August 19 | 10:00 a.m., 10-18 mph, 15 or 45 miles, Ocean City Cycling Weekend: O.C. to Mays Landing. Meet at 6th St. and the Boardwalk, Ocean City, N.J. at 10:00 am. Join us for our 3rd annual weekend of cycling in Ocean City, NJ. Today's ride is either to Somers Point (15 miles-short ride) or Mays Landing (45 miles). In addition to the daily cycling events we'll hit the beach,boardwalk and local area restuarants and dance halls. Make reservations at your favorite O.C., NJ hotel.Q sheets provided. Rain cancels ride. Tom Madle (215-233-2578) |
August 20 | 9:00 a.m., 10-18 mph, 20-50 miles, Ocean City Cycling Weekend: Smithville and Beyond. Meet at 1 North New York Rd, Smithville, NJ 08205; Meet in the Village Green parking lot at 9:00 am. We'll drive to the historic village of Smithville (north of Atlantic City) and explore the area between Wharton State Forrest and Lebanon State Forest. After our rides are finished we'll have a fabulous lunch in Smithville and then walk around and do some shopping in Village Green.Car pools encouraged. Rain cancels ride. Q sheets provided. Tom Madle (215-233-2578) |
August 21 | 8:30 a.m., 12-15 mph, 55 +/-, Start SAIL Frenchtown Frolic. A fun frolic following a fairly foolproof route passing through Frenchtown twice, stopping the second time for food. Pace to be determined by the group. Nobody dropped. Cue sheets provided for those wishing to ride faster or slower than the main group. Co-listed with BCP. Steve Muth (215-572-1951) 9:00 a.m., 14-18 mph, 63 miles, O.C. Cycle Weekend: May Landing to Wharton Forest. Meet at George L. Hess Educational Complex, 700 Babcock Rd., Mays Landing, NJ at 9:00 am. Level C+ to B+, 14-18 mph, 63 mile century. There is also a 30 mile "C" ride starting from the Renault Winery at 10am (see other ride listing). Optional lunch at the Renault Winery (reservations required! - call me at 215-233-2578 if you plan to join us for lunch!).Q sheets provided. Rain cancels ride. Tom Madle (215-233-2578) 10:00 a.m., 12-13 mph, 30 Miles, O.C. Cycle Weekend: Renault Winery Wharton Forest. Meet at Renault Winery, 72 N. Bremen Ave. (RT 674),Egg Harbor City, NJ at 10:00 am. This ride is a 30 mile "C" ride from the Renault Winery. There is also a 63 mile, multi-level (C+/B-; B or B+) metric century which starts in Mays Landing at 9am (see other ride listing). Optional lunch for all at the Renault Winery (reservations required! - call me at 215-233-2578 if you plan to join us for lunch!).Q sheets provied. Rain cancels ride. Tom Madle (215-233-2578) |
August 22 | 8:00 a.m., 10-20 mph, 10-60 miles, O.C. Cycling Weekend: Coastal Highway Ride . Meet at Luray Manor Hotel, 7th street and Central Ave., Ocean City, NJ at 8:00 am. We'll leave right from Ocean City and head south along the coastal road connecting Ocean City to Sea Isle, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Wildwood and Cape May. This is a simple out and back ride. If you do the full loop down to Cape May it's @ a 60 mile ride.Choose your distance. Ride as far as you want then turn around.Have lunch in any of these shore towns south of Ocean City.
Tom Madle (215-233-2578) 8:00 a.m., 13-15 mph, 50 - 60 +/-, Start UDHS Montgomery or Bucks County Riding. Depending on the heat, humidity, how my legs feel will determine our exact destination. As always bring plenty to drink and a snack. There will be a rest stop. No one dropped. This is not a race, the idea is to have fun. Rain/hail/lightning cancels. Call if unsure if ride is on. Elliot Titcher (215-641-0607) |
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.