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My Favorite Rides & Events

This page displays only rides and events whose categories, paces, and start locations you are usually interested in. To change the selection criteria, click here. To see all club rides, regardless of pace or location, click here. A separate TOPS tandem ride schedule is also available. Non-riding activities are included on this page, and see Meetings/Social Events for a separate list.

Online ride registration is available to SCU members. Log in with your member ID and password, then click on the check box in the ride listing under the column marked "Reg". See more information below the list of rides.

(Next 7 days; Location = All; Category = All; Pace = All)
Date / Sunset Event Reg
Saturday
February 4

(5:23 p.m.)
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)
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)
Sunday
February 5

(5:24 p.m.)
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)
Tuesday
February 7

(5:27 p.m.)
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)
Thursday
February 9

(5:29 p.m.)
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)
Once you log into the site, you can indicate which rides and events you plan to attend. Click in the "Reg" column on the far right side of the table to register for an event. This helps the leader plan for the ride and know who to contact if conditions change at the last minute. Please note, this option exists only for one-time rides, not regular weekly rides. Contact the webmaster if you do not know your member ID or password. Online registration is only available to members in good standing.
Sunset time is shown in italics below each date. For evening rides, an estimated mileage range is computed, based on sunset time and expected pace. Remember that overcast skies and mechanical problems may reduce the amount of daylight time available for riding. Plan accordingly before you leave.