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July, 2024

Tuesday
2
320 Market Cafe
6:00 PM
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We will ride in mid Delaware County, Swarthmore, Wallingford, Springfield, Ridley and Media areas on terrain the varies from flat to hilly. We ride until sunset, milage varies due to terrain and sunset. Lights are strongly suggested. Regroup as needed, no one dropped. Group leaves parking promptly at 6 pm. Please register and sign the on line waiver. Rain at start cancels
Tuesday
2
320 Market Cafe
6:00 PM
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We will ride in mid Delaware County, Swarthmore, Wallingford, Springfield, Ridley and Media areas on terrain the varies from flat to hilly. We ride until sunset, milage varies due to terrain and sunset. Lights are strongly suggested. Regroup as needed, no one dropped. Group leaves parking promptly at 6 pm. Please register and sign the on line waiver if you are not a member
Wednesday
3
Chadd's Ford Elementary School, the lot closest to Rt 1
9:00 AM
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Starting at the Chadds Ford Elementary School on Rt 1 just beyond Creek Rd, we will wander around a bit and find ourselves in Kennett Square, (avoiding rt 100 as the bridge is out) then on to Brew Haha in Delaware (on Buck road and 52) for a well earned break. From there it‘s a mere 8 or 9 miles back to the start. Total about 34 miles and 1750 ish feet of climbing. This is a friendly, no drop ride. Bring plenty of water and I suggest lights even in the daytime. Please ride responsibly.
Wednesday
3
Springton Lake Middle School
6:00 PM
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A climbing clinic ...
Wednesday
3
Parking Lot Springton Lake Middle School
6:00 PM
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B category for stronger riders - expect 14 to 15 mph average in Spring increasing to 15+ mph in Summer and Fall. We will ride as a group on the flats and regroup after hills. We start at Springton Lake Middle School parking lot leaving promptly at 6 pm. Bring front and rear lights for safety as we‘ll be riding close to twilight. Looking forward to seeing you on a group ride in 2024!
Thursday
4
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WE will ride from my house at 143 Colfax Road in Havertown to Forbidden Drive in Wissahickon Park. Forbidden Drive is Gravel - mostly fine gravel but a few short rockier areas. We will return via the towpath and the Cynwyd Heritage Trail. There are a couple of long but not too difficult uphill sections.
Sunday
7
Walter Hill Elementary School
8:30 AM
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Betsy and Marian will lead Woody‘s 9:30 version, but we will leave at 8:30 am from Walter Hill School and we will skip a 4 mile loop, so looking for about 41 miles. Mostly flat to rolling south Jersey ride with brunch/Lunch stop at Alloway Lake park. Bring your lunch or get a sandwich at Bud‘s Market in Alloway. Ride features longer stretches on newly paved asphalt..smooth! Lunch is at 26 miles. Two large water bottle ride. It will be HOT, some stretches with little shade. NO drop ride.
Sunday
7
Walter Hill Elementary School
9:30 AM
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Mostly flat to rolling south Jersey ride with Lunch stop at Alloway Lake park. Bring your lunch or get a sandwich at Bud‘s Market in Alloway. Ride features longer stretches on newly paved asphalt..smooth! Lunch is at 30 miles. Two large water bottle ride. NO drop ride. Contact HRKOTCH@gmail.com for more info. https://ridewithgps.com/trips/198425262
Tuesday
9
320 Market Cafe
6:00 PM
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We will ride in mid Delaware County, Swarthmore, Wallingford, Springfield, Ridley and Media areas on terrain the varies from flat to hilly. We ride until sunset, milage varies due to terrain and sunset. Lights are strongly suggested. Regroup as needed, no one dropped. Group leaves parking promptly at 6 pm. Please register and sign the on line waiver if you are not a member
Tuesday
9
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We will ride in mid Delaware County, Swarthmore, Wallingford, Springfield, Ridley and Media areas on terrain the varies from flat to hilly. We ride until sunset, milage varies due to terrain and sunset. Lights are strongly suggested. Regroup as needed, no one dropped. Group leaves parking promptly at 6 pm. Please register and sign the on line waiver. Rain at start cancels
Wednesday
10
Strath Haven Middle School Lower Parking lot adjacent to Copples
8:30 AM
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This week we‘ll meet at Strath Haven Middle School Lower parking lot near the corner of Copples and Rt 252 in Wallingford at 8:30 a.m. for a local ride. Looking for 35-ish miles, depending on weather. We‘ll start early and only take a short bio break in order to beat the heat and if we‘re lucky, rain. Too early to tell. So join me if you‘re willing to be a bit flexible. If I do post a route it will likely be Tuesday. Bring plenty of water and a smile. Let‘s Ride!
Wednesday
10
Parking Lot Springton Lake Middle School
6:00 PM
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B category for stronger riders - expect 14 to 15 mph average in Spring increasing to 15+ mph in Summer and Fall. We will ride as a group on the flats and regroup after hills. We start at Springton Lake Middle School parking lot leaving promptly at 6 pm. Bring front and rear lights for safety as we‘ll be riding close to twilight. Looking forward to seeing you on a group ride in 2024!
Thursday
11
Depart from RTP parking lot at 9a
9:00 AM
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This week (7/11) we will ride our favorite circuit, Rose Tree Park to Westtown School and back via Sandy Flash in Ridley Creek Sate Park. 27 miles with the usual hills. Start at Rose Tree Park parking lot. Depart at 9:00. More info contact chuckcruit@yahoo.com
Sunday
14
Ridley Creek State Park
8:30 AM
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Scenic ride through the greater Ridley Creek State Park and Brandywine to Greenville where we‘ll stop at the Centreville Place Cafe for a quick bite to eat. We‘ll start at the main parking lot--uppermost level-- of Ridley Creek State Park on Sandy Flash Drive across from the stables; restroom available. Expect lots rolling hills and climbing at an easy 12-14 mph pace. Approximately 45 miles. Bring $ and plenty of water. Wawa rest stop on the way back.
Tuesday
16
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We will ride in mid Delaware County, Swarthmore, Wallingford, Springfield, Ridley and Media areas on terrain the varies from flat to hilly. We ride until sunset, milage varies due to terrain and sunset. Lights are strongly suggested. Regroup as needed, no one dropped. Group leaves parking promptly at 6 pm. Please register and sign the on line waiver. Rain at start cancels
Tuesday
16
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We will ride in mid Delaware County, Swarthmore, Wallingford, Springfield, Ridley and Media areas on terrain the varies from flat to hilly. We ride until sunset, milage varies due to terrain and sunset. Lights are strongly suggested. Regroup as needed, no one dropped. Group leaves parking promptly at 6 pm. Please register and sign the on line waiver if you are not a member
Wednesday
17
Parking Lot Springton Lake Middle School
6:00 PM
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--CANCELED FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WARNING-- I hope to see you all riding next week and join us for pizza dinner afterwards! B category for stronger riders - expect 14 to 15 mph average in Spring increasing to 15+ mph in Summer and Fall. We will ride as a group on the flats and regroup after hills. We start at Springton Lake Middle School parking lot leaving promptly at 6 pm. Bring front and rear lights for safety as we‘ll be riding close to twilight. Looking forward to seeing you on a group ride in 2024!
Wednesday
17
6:00 PM
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Weather causes cancelation. We‘ll try this route next week.
Thursday
18
Rose Tree Park
9:00 AM
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This week we will ride our favorite circuit, Rose Tree Park to Westtown School and back via Sandy Flash in Ridley Creek Sate Park. 27 miles with the usual hills. Start at Rose Tree Park parking lot. Depart at 9:00.
Saturday
20
Union Meadows East
8:00 AM
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Want to ride to the pagoda in Reading? No, ok. This event is canceled due to no sign ups. Meet Sat at 8am for a 50 mile route from Union Meadows East along the SRT. 100 Campbell Ford Rd, Douglassville, PA 19518 A must-do PA cycling destination. This route skips hills northbound on the L route and rolls back along some lovely Berks Co roads. Food stop at ~20 mile in Oley https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38159549
Saturday
20
Chadds Ford Elementary School
9:00 AM
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Join Deb, Alex and I for a lovely ride out to West Grove for the best pizza ever - seriously!
Start at the Chadds Ford Elementary school and riding out to West Grove with a lunch stop at mile 31 at Brother‘s Pizza. This is a hilly 52 mile ride with 3200‘ of climbing on a lovely route. Average pace including hills will be about 13 mph. Bring plenty of water and snack in case you get hungry before lunch.
Please note beginning of route is changed due to bridge out on Rt 100. We head up Fairville, left on Rt 52, right on Owls Nest and right on Pyles Ford and then follow GPS route.
Sunday
21
Kingsway High School Rt and Kingsway Highway(Rt 551)
8:30 AM
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We will ride from Swedesboro to Woodstown on familiar roads. 35 +/_ miles Bring $ for a food stop at Woodstown Diner. Bring water,a bike in good working order and a smile. No one dropped. Questions: text Betsy at 610-324-8207
Tuesday
23
320 Cafe
6:00 PM
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We will ride in mid Delaware County, Swarthmore, Wallingford, Springfield, Ridley and Media areas on terrain the varies from flat to hilly. We ride until sunset, milage varies due to terrain and sunset. Lights are strongly suggested. Regroup as needed, no one dropped. Group leaves parking promptly at 6 pm. Please register and sign the on line waiver. Rain at start cancels
Tuesday
23
320 Market Cafe
6:00 PM
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We will ride in mid Delaware County, Swarthmore, Wallingford, Springfield, Ridley and Media areas on terrain the varies from flat to hilly. We ride until sunset, milage varies due to terrain and sunset. Lights are strongly suggested. Regroup as needed, no one dropped. Group leaves parking promptly at 6 pm. Please register and sign the on line waiver if you are not a member
Wednesday
24
Rose Tree Park
9:00 AM
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Borrowing from Morning Glory today, since they‘re not doing it this week. Just the Westown loop from Rose Tree Park, about 27 miles starting at 9:00 am. This is a friendly ride, C+ pace and hills. No one dropped.
Wednesday
24
In front of B Gross Men's Wear, by State Street & Jackson St, in Media PA
5:00 PM
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The Media Business Authority has granted a spot at Dining Under The Start (DUTS) for TTGM / Bike Delco to host a Bike Valet stand. The Bike Valet booth provides a staffed place to park bikes, to keep an eye on your bike during the event. They also have a bike pump, and some basic bike tools, just in case. If you can help staff this, Thanks! Just sign up like you work for a ride. If you want to come just use the Bike Valet, just show-up! (This is a test post, pending approval to list more Bike Valet items in the calender)
Wednesday
24
Springton Lake Middle School
6:00 PM
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Optional: after the ride, have dinner in Media with the DVBC Wed. evening groups (weather permitting).
Wednesday
24
Parking Lot Springton Lake Middle School
6:00 PM
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B category for stronger riders - expect 14 to 15 mph average in Spring increasing to 15+ mph in Summer and Fall. We will ride as a group on the flats and regroup after hills. We start at Springton Lake Middle School parking lot leaving promptly at 6 pm. Bring front and rear lights for safety as we‘ll be riding close to twilight. Looking forward to seeing you on a group ride in 2024!
Wednesday
24
Little Anthony's Pizza
8:00 PM
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Calling all B and C+ riders to Dining Under the Stars after the evening rides! We‘ll set routes to finish by about 7:45 pm and will rally at Little Anthony‘s Pizza on State St in Media. These have always been fun evenings in the past so I‘m looking forward to seeing you at Little Anthony‘s.
Thursday
25
Wegmans in East Whiteland
Parking lot area 1 (next to trail)
9:30 AM
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This week we will ride a CVT-Valley Forge-SRT loop of approx 30 miles. Depart at 930 from the Wegmans in Malvern/East Whiteland.
Friday
26
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Lets meet at Shaw‘s Bridge and head west to Sadsburyville for lunch and the loop through Wagontown, Lyndell, and Downingtown and add in a couple trails for fun. Expect 51 miles, 2700 ft of climb and a 12-13 mph average.
Saturday
27
320 Market
8:00 AM
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8:00 am start from 320 Market in Swarthmore assures us of enjoying the coolest part of the day, and still return in time for the Swarthmore Farmers‘ Market. We will adjust our ride to the needs of our riders, so if you‘re new to the club and not sure about your level, join us. We can circle back to the start for anyone wanting a shorter ride, just make your needs known. We won‘t leave anyone behind, but if you‘re out front, you‘re on your own! Looking for about 2 hours, but again, this ride is about flexibility.
Tuesday
30
320 Cafe
6:00 PM
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We will ride in mid Delaware County, Swarthmore, Wallingford, Springfield, Ridley and Media areas on terrain the varies from flat to hilly. We ride until sunset, milage varies due to terrain and sunset. Lights are strongly suggested. Regroup as needed, no one dropped. Group leaves parking promptly at 6 pm. Please register and sign the on line waiver. Rain at start cancels
Tuesday
30
320 Market Cafe
6:00 PM
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We will ride in mid Delaware County, Swarthmore, Wallingford, Springfield, Ridley and Media areas on terrain the varies from flat to hilly. We ride until sunset, milage varies due to terrain and sunset. Lights are strongly suggested. Regroup as needed, no one dropped. Group leaves parking promptly at 6 pm. Please register and sign the on line waiver if you are not a member