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C Ride on Tuesday 7/1 @ 9 AM from Plumsteadville Shopping Plaza to Carversville. 38 miles and 1,872’ elevation gain. Stopping at Thyme & Plate, formerly Carversville General Store

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29903847?privacy_code=1p5utj6DXjtbaLfd

Wed July 2, 2025 - Mid-Week, Mid-Morning Mellow Coffee (or Ice Coffee!) Ride (mostly on shaded trails) (ad-hoc ride)
Level B-/C+: 12-14mph, 26 miles. Meet at Pennypack Park Pine Rd. entrance. The ride leaves at 10:00 am. Mid-morning ride for coffee (or ice coffee) and a snack at the Steel Penny Cafe in Hatboro, leaving from the Pine Rd trailhead of Pennypack Park. Over half of the ride will be on the heavily shaded Pennypack Trail/Newtown Rail Trail. Some modest rolling hills in the middle, but no extreme climbs. The beginning and final segments are on the trail, which is mostly flat. Total elevation gain is 1278 ft. The trail surface is hard-packed cinder, compatible with most road bike tires. PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESS from Center City: The start/finish on Pine Rd 1.3 miles from the Fox Chase train station on Rhawn St. (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51420544). Our food stop at the Steel Penny Cafe in Hatboro is very close to the Hatboro train station on the Warminster Line. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51406467. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Leader: Linda McGrane, mcgrane_linda_a@yahoo.com, 267-251-7862

Wed April 23, 2025 - Delightful, Delicious Wednesday Evening Rides, D/C+/C-
Level C- through D: 9-12mph, 15-30 miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Most summer Wednesday evenings, weather permitting. Gently paced, post-work ride to pedal away stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Peaceful roads Eastern Montgomery Co, w/brief rest stop. Please bring lights. Preregistration (click on link to Preregister) saves you writing time at the start. Meet in parking lot of Flourtown Shop Ctr Bethlehem Pike (McDonald‘s in front, facing the Pike). In September, as evening daylight shortens, this ride will meet earlier (5:45, then, 5:30). Helmets are required on all club rides. Please also bring two bottles for water/Gatorade, as well as front & rear bike lights. RESTROOMS are available inside GIANT MARKET. Occasionally throughout the summer, we will finish with post-ride refreshments. PUBLIC TRANSIT access to Flourtown: the 94 Bus runs along Bethlehem Pike. Nearby train stations include Fort Washington, Glenside, Wyndmoor, and Chestnut Hill East & West. Cue sheets will be available. It is optional, but you may preregister until Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:00 am.
Leader: Linda McGrane, mcgrane_linda_a@yahoo.com, 267-251-7862

The first couple/few rides will be 25-30 miles while the rides in June/July will likely get to be 40 miles long. Will head out to Wrightstown/Upper Make/Solebury to avoid traffic. No stops. No one will be dropped but please be capable of the 16mph stated minimum average speed. Please text me at 215-499-6850 with questions. Thanks!

Riding ~40 miles / 2100‘ climb
Rest stop at Manhattan Bagel in Dublin

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44967808

This week‘s ride will start from Bulls Island, NJ. Riding approximately 39 miles with a rest stop at The Perfect Day Cafe in Frenchtown. Going up Horseshoe Bend Rd. after the rest stop.
We will be splitting into two groups. Barb Yost will lead the 2nd group.

D- Ride (casual recreational ride for fun). Approx. 15-20 miles at 9 mph pace (or pace of the slowest cyclist). No one will be left behind! We will stop as often as the group needs to.

Join me every Thursday on a "C" (~12 to 13 mph) ride leaving from the back parking lot at North Penn High School in Lansdale (GPS coordinates = 40.236650, -75.316290). Average speed in beginning of season will be around 12 mph and will progress to around 13 mph later in the season. We usually head away from town and ride the rolling hills of the surrounding area. We ride until dark. Distance will increase as daylight increases - expect 20-30 mile rides with no rest stops. No night riding. Active or imminent rain, extreme heat (>95 degrees), tornado warnings, high winds, & poor air quality cancel ride. Cancellations will be posted on CBBC Ride forum. See CBBC website for what is needed for riding on a club ride.
Ride is Co-Listed on SCU MeetUp website.
Use the entrance off Snyder Rd to back of school. Meet in the back lot of the school.

40 miles

CB West thru cold spring>carversville>fleecydale>bulls>lower creek…

Return is through Stockton over the Centre bridge>river rd N>cuttalosa...

If you prefer you can return the way we came

We will meet up with Tim’s ride at the race

https://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/2012/05/delaware_township_great_crate.html


https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51481378

Fri July 4, 2025 - Friday Frolic w/Linda. Early AM, Pre-Picnic Ride
Level B-: 14mph, 43 miles. Start location to be determined. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. Meet early AM at Lower Perkiomen Park, site of the 4th of July holiday picnic later today. Cycle from LPP to Evansburg State Park, Centre Square, and Ambler, then return via Schuylkill River Trail to LPP for the hot dog holiday lunch organized by George Yarnell. Return for lunch by noon. GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties -- Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, etc. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Please check daily calendar for details of each Friday‘s route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we‘ll have a memorable outing. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51423924. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Friday, July 4, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Leader: Linda McGrane, mcgrane_linda_a@yahoo.com, 267-251-7862

Ride to the Great Crate Race for a slice of authentic Americana. We can sing Club songs on the way! 25 & 30 mile options avialable depending on response. No formal rest stop but riders can visit nearby Covered Bridges cafe while rest of us take in a few races and schmooze. Bring fluids and snack otherwise. C/C+ with two groups and ride leaders if needed.

Sat July 5, 2025 - Annual Trek to Mount Gretna
Level B-: 13.5-14.5mph, 77/53 miles. Meet at Shady Maple Farm Market on PA-23 in Goodville, Lancaster Co. (PA Turnpike West to Morgantown/Exit 298. Take PA-10 South for 1 mile to PA-23 West. Right at PA-23. Straight on 23 West for 8 miles, then turn left into Shady Maple parking lot. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. Beautiful ride through Lancaster and Lebanon Counties for an al fresco lunch at the historic Jigger Shop in the town of Mount Gretna, based on the classic route led by Eduardo Ruchelli and Dave Ziccardi. Moderately to dramatically rolling terrain with a few flat and sustained climbing sections on the way out. After the short climb out of Mount Gretna, the way back will be noticeably easier and will include a brief water stop. Anyone wanting to ride a slower pace and/or do fewer miles can opt for a self-guided (after mile 21.3), less hilly 53 mile route which skips Mt. Gretna. Prompt start at 8:00, in order to beat the afternoon heat. Bad weather, including extreme heat, will cancel. A go/no-go message will be posted by 6:30 a.m. if the weather is questionable. HEAT ADVISORY: Although this route is LOVELY, we will have limited shade. Please bring (and consume) plenty of fluids and electrolyte snacks, and please use sunblock. Total climbing is 4004 ft. REST STOPS: On the outbound and return, we will stop at convenience stores/gas stations. The mid-way LUNCH STOP, Jigger Shop, has outside patio seating. This classic route is very scenic, but very challenging, with vigorous climbs. The 77-mi route is: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43093735
53-mi option is: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/431244
Please park in rear of Shady Maple‘s parking lot, along the white fence, behind the greenhouse.
Leader: Linda McGrane, 267-251-7862, mcgrane_linda_a@yahoo.com

Let‘s celebrate today‘s start of the Tour de France by doing a ride that mimics the stage 1 profile: A clockwise loop that starts off going south then turns back north; fairly easy with 2 (ok, maybe 3) climbs. Unlike the TDF riders, we‘ll get to stop at Tabora Farm for some delicious treats. Route is approximately 38 miles (a lot shorter than the TDF). Note: no yellow jersey will be awarded at the end of the ride.

Sun July 6, 2025 - BELMAR BEACH, NJ & Beyond, to Ocean Grove & Asbury Park. Longer Version Including the Reservoir.

Level B-: 14mph, 79 miles. Meet at Etra Lake Park, Disbrow Hill Rd, East Windsor, NJ. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. In a seashore state of mind? Today, we‘ll visit the central Jersey shore in Monmouth County, beaches more familiar to New Yorkers. This scenic route is popular with the Princeton FreeWheelers. In addition to cycling along Ocean Drive in the pretty seaside towns of Spring Lake and Belmar, we’ll also ride around Perrineville Lake, Manasquan Reservoir, and Lake Como. Outdoor Lunch stop at Belmar Beach around mile 40, plus rest stops along the way, to and from Belmar. After Belmar, we will continue north along the Ocean Drive to the seashore towns of Ocean Grove and Asbury Park, before returning inland to the starting point. The middle of the route (near the beach) is flat. The beginning and end portions have very gently rolling hills, but nothing steep. We will stop to regroup as needed. Total elevation gain is 2265 ft. Driving Directions to the starting point at Etra Lake Park: 1) New Jersey Turnpike North to Exit 8 – Hightstown/Freehold (NJ-133). 2) From the Turnpike exit ramp, quickly turn right onto Milford Rd. 3) In 1.1 miles, turn left at “T” at County Rd 571/Etra-Perrineville Rd. (Etra Lake will be on your left.) 4) In 0.2 miles, turn left at 3-way onto Disbrow Hill Rd. Parking lot will be on your left. Please allow 75 mins driving time from Doylestown. Please contact the Leader with any questions, re. driving directions, carpooling, etc. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23056316
Preregistration is required, please preregister by Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 8:00 am. HEAT/SUN ADVISORY: Very limited shade...please bring fluids and sunblock.
Leader: Linda McGrane, mcgrane_linda_a@yahoo.com, 267-251-7862

Join me every Thursday on a "C" (~12 to 13 mph) ride leaving from the back parking lot at North Penn High School in Lansdale (GPS coordinates = 40.236650, -75.316290). Average speed in beginning of season will be around 12 mph and will progress to around 13 mph later in the season. We usually head away from town and ride the rolling hills of the surrounding area. We ride until dark. Distance will increase as daylight increases - expect 20-30 mile rides with no rest stops. No night riding. Active or imminent rain, extreme heat (>95 degrees), tornado warnings, high winds, & poor air quality cancel ride. Cancellations will be posted on CBBC Ride forum. See CBBC website for what is needed for riding on a club ride.
Ride is Co-Listed on SCU MeetUp website.
Use the entrance off Snyder Rd to back of school. Meet in the back lot of the school.

The first couple/few rides will be 25-30 miles while the rides in June/July will likely get to be 40 miles long. Will head out to Wrightstown/Upper Make/Solebury to avoid traffic. No stops. No one will be dropped but please be capable of the 16mph stated minimum average speed. Please text me at 215-499-6850 with questions. Thanks!

Wed April 23, 2025 - Delightful, Delicious Wednesday Evening Rides, D/C+/C-
Level C- through D: 9-12mph, 15-30 miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Most summer Wednesday evenings, weather permitting. Gently paced, post-work ride to pedal away stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Peaceful roads Eastern Montgomery Co, w/brief rest stop. Please bring lights. Preregistration (click on link to Preregister) saves you writing time at the start. Meet in parking lot of Flourtown Shop Ctr Bethlehem Pike (McDonald‘s in front, facing the Pike). In September, as evening daylight shortens, this ride will meet earlier (5:45, then, 5:30). Helmets are required on all club rides. Please also bring two bottles for water/Gatorade, as well as front & rear bike lights. RESTROOMS are available inside GIANT MARKET. Occasionally throughout the summer, we will finish with post-ride refreshments. PUBLIC TRANSIT access to Flourtown: the 94 Bus runs along Bethlehem Pike. Nearby train stations include Fort Washington, Glenside, Wyndmoor, and Chestnut Hill East & West. Cue sheets will be available. It is optional, but you may preregister until Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:00 am.
Leader: Linda McGrane, mcgrane_linda_a@yahoo.com, 267-251-7862

Join me every Thursday on a "C" (~12 to 13 mph) ride leaving from the back parking lot at North Penn High School in Lansdale (GPS coordinates = 40.236650, -75.316290). Average speed in beginning of season will be around 12 mph and will progress to around 13 mph later in the season. We usually head away from town and ride the rolling hills of the surrounding area. We ride until dark. Distance will increase as daylight increases - expect 20-30 mile rides with no rest stops. No night riding. Active or imminent rain, extreme heat (>95 degrees), tornado warnings, high winds, & poor air quality cancel ride. Cancellations will be posted on CBBC Ride forum. See CBBC website for what is needed for riding on a club ride.
Ride is Co-Listed on SCU MeetUp website.
Use the entrance off Snyder Rd to back of school. Meet in the back lot of the school.

This is a 17 Mile loop ride from Frenchtown to Bulls Island on the towpath. After the ride, we plan to enjoy the Bastille Day festivities in Frenchtown.

Wed April 23, 2025 - Delightful, Delicious Wednesday Evening Rides, D/C+/C-
Level C- through D: 9-12mph, 15-30 miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Most summer Wednesday evenings, weather permitting. Gently paced, post-work ride to pedal away stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Peaceful roads Eastern Montgomery Co, w/brief rest stop. Please bring lights. Preregistration (click on link to Preregister) saves you writing time at the start. Meet in parking lot of Flourtown Shop Ctr Bethlehem Pike (McDonald‘s in front, facing the Pike). In September, as evening daylight shortens, this ride will meet earlier (5:45, then, 5:30). Helmets are required on all club rides. Please also bring two bottles for water/Gatorade, as well as front & rear bike lights. RESTROOMS are available inside GIANT MARKET. Occasionally throughout the summer, we will finish with post-ride refreshments. PUBLIC TRANSIT access to Flourtown: the 94 Bus runs along Bethlehem Pike. Nearby train stations include Fort Washington, Glenside, Wyndmoor, and Chestnut Hill East & West. Cue sheets will be available. It is optional, but you may preregister until Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:00 am.
Leader: Linda McGrane, mcgrane_linda_a@yahoo.com, 267-251-7862

The first couple/few rides will be 25-30 miles while the rides in June/July will likely get to be 40 miles long. Will head out to Wrightstown/Upper Make/Solebury to avoid traffic. No stops. No one will be dropped but please be capable of the 16mph stated minimum average speed. Please text me at 215-499-6850 with questions. Thanks!

Join me every Thursday on a "C" (~12 to 13 mph) ride leaving from the back parking lot at North Penn High School in Lansdale (GPS coordinates = 40.236650, -75.316290). Average speed in beginning of season will be around 12 mph and will progress to around 13 mph later in the season. We usually head away from town and ride the rolling hills of the surrounding area. We ride until dark. Distance will increase as daylight increases - expect 20-30 mile rides with no rest stops. No night riding. Active or imminent rain, extreme heat (>95 degrees), tornado warnings, high winds, & poor air quality cancel ride. Cancellations will be posted on CBBC Ride forum. See CBBC website for what is needed for riding on a club ride.
Ride is Co-Listed on SCU MeetUp website.
Use the entrance off Snyder Rd to back of school. Meet in the back lot of the school.

Picnic & ride for CBBC members. Rides for various levels, all leaving from the park in the morning and returning for a post ride picnic at the park. Club will provide an entree and cold drinks. We request that members bring side dishes and/or desserts to share. If you plan to ride, please select one of the posted rides and sign up. If you plan to attend the picnic but not ride, please sign up on this event post. That way we can get a good count on how much food we need to buy.

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Join me every Thursday on a "C" (~12 to 13 mph) ride leaving from the back parking lot at North Penn High School in Lansdale (GPS coordinates = 40.236650, -75.316290). Average speed in beginning of season will be around 12 mph and will progress to around 13 mph later in the season. We usually head away from town and ride the rolling hills of the surrounding area. We ride until dark. Distance will increase as daylight increases - expect 20-30 mile rides with no rest stops. No night riding. Active or imminent rain, extreme heat (>95 degrees), tornado warnings, high winds, & poor air quality cancel ride. Cancellations will be posted on CBBC Ride forum. See CBBC website for what is needed for riding on a club ride.
Ride is Co-Listed on SCU MeetUp website.
Use the entrance off Snyder Rd to back of school. Meet in the back lot of the school.

Wed April 23, 2025 - Delightful, Delicious Wednesday Evening Rides, D/C+/C-
Level C- through D: 9-12mph, 15-30 miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Most summer Wednesday evenings, weather permitting. Gently paced, post-work ride to pedal away stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Peaceful roads Eastern Montgomery Co, w/brief rest stop. Please bring lights. Preregistration (click on link to Preregister) saves you writing time at the start. Meet in parking lot of Flourtown Shop Ctr Bethlehem Pike (McDonald‘s in front, facing the Pike). In September, as evening daylight shortens, this ride will meet earlier (5:45, then, 5:30). Helmets are required on all club rides. Please also bring two bottles for water/Gatorade, as well as front & rear bike lights. RESTROOMS are available inside GIANT MARKET. Occasionally throughout the summer, we will finish with post-ride refreshments. PUBLIC TRANSIT access to Flourtown: the 94 Bus runs along Bethlehem Pike. Nearby train stations include Fort Washington, Glenside, Wyndmoor, and Chestnut Hill East & West. Cue sheets will be available. It is optional, but you may preregister until Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:00 am.
Leader: Linda McGrane, mcgrane_linda_a@yahoo.com, 267-251-7862

The first couple/few rides will be 25-30 miles while the rides in June/July will likely get to be 40 miles long. Will head out to Wrightstown/Upper Make/Solebury to avoid traffic. No stops. No one will be dropped but please be capable of the 16mph stated minimum average speed. Please text me at 215-499-6850 with questions. Thanks!

Join me every Thursday on a "C" (~12 to 13 mph) ride leaving from the back parking lot at North Penn High School in Lansdale (GPS coordinates = 40.236650, -75.316290). Average speed in beginning of season will be around 12 mph and will progress to around 13 mph later in the season. We usually head away from town and ride the rolling hills of the surrounding area. We ride until dark. Distance will increase as daylight increases - expect 20-30 mile rides with no rest stops. No night riding. Active or imminent rain, extreme heat (>95 degrees), tornado warnings, high winds, & poor air quality cancel ride. Cancellations will be posted on CBBC Ride forum. See CBBC website for what is needed for riding on a club ride.
Ride is Co-Listed on SCU MeetUp website.
Use the entrance off Snyder Rd to back of school. Meet in the back lot of the school.

Join me every Thursday on a "C" (~12 to 13 mph) ride leaving from the back parking lot at North Penn High School in Lansdale (GPS coordinates = 40.236650, -75.316290). Average speed in beginning of season will be around 12 mph and will progress to around 13 mph later in the season. We usually head away from town and ride the rolling hills of the surrounding area. We ride until dark. Distance will increase as daylight increases - expect 20-30 mile rides with no rest stops. No night riding. Active or imminent rain, extreme heat (>95 degrees), tornado warnings, high winds, & poor air quality cancel ride. Cancellations will be posted on CBBC Ride forum. See CBBC website for what is needed for riding on a club ride.
Ride is Co-Listed on SCU MeetUp website.
Use the entrance off Snyder Rd to back of school. Meet in the back lot of the school.

Wed April 23, 2025 - Delightful, Delicious Wednesday Evening Rides, D/C+/C-
Level C- through D: 9-12mph, 15-30 miles. Meet at Flourtown Shopping Center. The ride leaves at 6:00 pm. Most summer Wednesday evenings, weather permitting. Gently paced, post-work ride to pedal away stresses, suited for novices, newcomers to the area, and/or anyone seeking low-intensity recovery ride. Peaceful roads Eastern Montgomery Co, w/brief rest stop. Please bring lights. Preregistration (click on link to Preregister) saves you writing time at the start. Meet in parking lot of Flourtown Shop Ctr Bethlehem Pike (McDonald‘s in front, facing the Pike). In September, as evening daylight shortens, this ride will meet earlier (5:45, then, 5:30). Helmets are required on all club rides. Please also bring two bottles for water/Gatorade, as well as front & rear bike lights. RESTROOMS are available inside GIANT MARKET. Occasionally throughout the summer, we will finish with post-ride refreshments. PUBLIC TRANSIT access to Flourtown: the 94 Bus runs along Bethlehem Pike. Nearby train stations include Fort Washington, Glenside, Wyndmoor, and Chestnut Hill East & West. Cue sheets will be available. It is optional, but you may preregister until Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:00 am.
Leader: Linda McGrane, mcgrane_linda_a@yahoo.com, 267-251-7862

The first couple/few rides will be 25-30 miles while the rides in June/July will likely get to be 40 miles long. Will head out to Wrightstown/Upper Make/Solebury to avoid traffic. No stops. No one will be dropped but please be capable of the 16mph stated minimum average speed. Please text me at 215-499-6850 with questions. Thanks!

Join me every Thursday on a "C" (~12 to 13 mph) ride leaving from the back parking lot at North Penn High School in Lansdale (GPS coordinates = 40.236650, -75.316290). Average speed in beginning of season will be around 12 mph and will progress to around 13 mph later in the season. We usually head away from town and ride the rolling hills of the surrounding area. We ride until dark. Distance will increase as daylight increases - expect 20-30 mile rides with no rest stops. No night riding. Active or imminent rain, extreme heat (>95 degrees), tornado warnings, high winds, & poor air quality cancel ride. Cancellations will be posted on CBBC Ride forum. See CBBC website for what is needed for riding on a club ride.
Ride is Co-Listed on SCU MeetUp website.
Use the entrance off Snyder Rd to back of school. Meet in the back lot of the school.