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our classic 25 mile ride with some hills from Rose tree Park.
Looks like a beautiful weather forecast for the early part of the day! Start at Dean Street in West Chester for a 43 mile ride to Chandler Mill and Centerville. Rest stop at mile 26 at the Cafe. Approx 2,700 ft of climb, but many long flat stretches on Creek Rd. Stormy weather cancels. Otherwise we will join Bob Morris; WCCC riders for this fun ride! Please register for updates before the ride.
Salisbury Township Community Park
Gap to Terre Hill 47.7 miles. Yes there is a hill near the beginning but mostly rolling there after. Rest stop at Terre Hill (20 miles), food/rest stop at Bird in Hand (33 miles). Suggest bringing lots of water and your own food as options will be limited.
West entrance Locke Ave Park
Swedesboro , NJ
Rolling Jersey ride from Swedesboro to the Woodstown Diner for brunch and return to Swedesboro. Red, White and Blue Kits appreciated but not required. Ha! Contact Woody for more info: hrkotch@gmail.com Rain at the start cancels. Check club ride calendar for updates.
route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35728317
Join me for a classic DVBC route from Rose Tree Park in Media, PA. to Purebread Deli in Greenville, De. A really nice ride that has everything, hills and flats. Average speed will be 12 to 12.5 mph - faster on flats, slower on hills.
49 miles, approx 3K feet climb. We will have a food stop at Purebread Deli at mid-point. Please note that RWGPS route shows start on Dog Kennel but the ride starts at Rose Tree Park on Rose Tree Road in Media. Here is the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6251412
Marian's backyard. Email for address.
Bring $$ for an ice cream or water ice stop!
This is a no one dropped ride for people wanting to start riding with a group, distance will vary for the level of the group. Bring a bike in good shape, helmet, Water, mask and a good attitude. This ride is meant to have fun and get you ready to move to more challenging rides.
Please pre-register and make sure you've signed the waiver and provided emergency info in your profile (add'l info and bio) E-mail me if you have any questions venturmt@msn.com
Swarthmorewood Shopping Center
We will ride through Delaware County on terrain that varies from flat to hilly. Average speed 12 to 14 an hour. Distance depends on size of group and sunset. No one dropped. Leave promptly at 6 pm. Bring lights Rain cancels. Meet at 320 Marketplace, Swarthmorewood Shopping Center, South Chester Rd(Route 320)and Park Lane Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
COVID restrictions apply. 10 active members max. Mask for anytime we stop. PRE-REGISTRATION is required, see below.
Contact Betsy Ffrench, 610-324-8207 or betsyffrench1@gmail.com
Behind Chadd's Ford Post Office
Lets ride along the Brandywine for some needed shade, bio break at our favorite porta potty 12 miles in, then lunch in Kennett Square 34 miles in. About 2300 ft of climbing and 44 miles. We will start in Chadds Ford behind the post office with an early departure to Beat the Heat. Bring Lots of water, and a mask just in case. No one dropped.
713 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
This is a no one dropped ride for people wanting to start riding with a group, We will ride as a group distance will very for the level of the group. Bring a bike in good shape and a good attitude. This ride is meant to have fun and be get you ready to move to more challenging rides.Please have a mask for when we stop as a group. E-mail me if you have any questions dirkmacalpine@comcast.net
Springton Lake Middle School
Note: I copied this from previous week, including those who registered. If you can‘t ride this week, you can cancel your registration.
2 climbs we haven‘t done in ‘21: Grist Mill & Thornton; plus Sweetwater and other, ahem, "favorites."
Meet in the front parking lot of Kingsway Regional High School off Route 322 in Swedesboro NJ. Depar
This week we will ride a 31 mile circuit starting at Kings Way Regional High School in South Jersey. Please note we will start at 830a this week to beat the heat and the afternoon storm. Here is the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4273824
West Chester to Chandler Mill and Centerville
Please see the canceled ride from last Thursday. We will attempt the route again this week and hope for better weather. 43 miles and 2,700+ feet of climb with a rest stop at the Centerville Cafe, mile 26. Start at Dean St in West Chester. More ride info will be emailed to those who register.
Gap to Strasburg 43.3 miles. One moderate, but shady, hill at mile 10.5, otherwise mostly rolling. Rest stops in parks at mile 8 and 28. Bring lots of water and food. Food/ice cream/coffee options are also available in Strasburg.
Swarthmorewood Shopping Center
We will ride through Delaware County on terrain that varies from flat to hilly. Average speed 12 to 14 an hour. Distance depends on size of group and sunset. No one dropped. Leave promptly at 6 pm. Bring lights Rain cancels. Meet at 320 Marketplace, Swarthmorewood Shopping Center, South Chester Rd(Route 320)and Park Lane Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
COVID restrictions apply. 10 active members max. Mask for anytime we stop. PRE-REGISTRATION is required, see below.
Contact Betsy Ffrench, 610-324-8207 or betsyffrench1@gmail.com
713 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
This is a no one dropped ride for people wanting to start riding with a group, distance will vary for the level of the group. Bring a bike in good shape, helmet, Water, mask and a good attitude. This ride is meant to have fun and get you ready to move to more challenging rides. Please pre-register and make sure you‘ve signed the waiver and provided emergency info in your profile (add‘l info and bio) E-mail me if you have any questions venturmt@msn.com
We‘ll start early and ride local as the weather is again supposed to be hot and muggy. Let‘s try Pete‘s Bootlegger Ride, just a couple of adjustments for us. 34 miles, about 1900‘ of climbing, with a stop at the Wawa on Manley about halfway. No long lunch stop, finished by noon.
Springton Lake Middle School
Intersection of S. Brandywine St.
Start at Dean Street where parking is free; we DVBC people will and join WCCC for a ride to Thornton and beyond. Rest stop at mile 21: Wawa in Thornton. From there we will head towards Honeybrook before making our return by way of a descent on Little Washington Rd and the all-paved Struble Trail. Registration will get you more details about the starting location as well as weather/route updates. 49 miles, 2,500+ ft of climb.
our classic 25 mile ride with some hills from Rose tree Park
713 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
This is a no one dropped ride for people wanting to start riding with a group, We will ride as a group distance will very for the level of the group. Bring a bike in good shape and a good attitude. This ride is meant to have fun and be get you ready to move to more challenging rides.Please have a mask for when we stop as a group. E-mail me if you have any questions dirkmacalpine@comcast.net
Swarthmorewood Shopping Center
We will ride through Delaware County on terrain that varies from flat to hilly. Average speed 12 to 14 an hour. Distance depends on size of group and sunset. No one dropped. Leave promptly at 6 pm. Bring lights Rain cancels. Meet at 320 Marketplace, Swarthmorewood Shopping Center, South Chester Rd(Route 320)and Park Lane Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
COVID restrictions apply. 10 active members max. Mask for anytime we stop. PRE-REGISTRATION is required, see below.
Contact Betsy Ffrench, 610-324-8207 or betsyffrench1@gmail.com
Marian is off enjoying a family vacation so I will be leading Nonna‘s Ride this week. Lets head to Purebred Deli in Greenville, DE. 51 miles, 3200 ft of climb, average speed 12.5 - 13.0, faster on flats, slower on hills. Bring $ for lunch/muffin. A classic DVBC route with hills and some nice flat sections. Rain cancels.
Springton Lake Middle School
~30 miles, B- pace with regrouping.
25-30 mile ride every Thursday from various locations
26 mile B- ride, 1500‘ of climb. This is a no drop ride, we will re-group after hills Rain or chance of rain cancels ride, check 1/2 hour before ride start for cancellation. email me if you have any questions. nightrain1340@icloud.com
713 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
This is a no one dropped ride for people wanting to start riding with a group, We will ride as a group distance will very for the level of the group. Bring a bike in good shape and a good attitude. This ride is meant to have fun and be get you ready to move to more challenging rides.Please have a mask for when we stop as a group. E-mail me if you have any questions dirkmacalpine@comcast.net
Swarthmorewood Shopping Center
We will ride through Delaware County on terrain that varies from flat to hilly. Average speed 12 to 14 an hour. Distance depends on size of group and sunset. No one dropped. Leave promptly at 6 pm. Bring lights Rain cancels. Meet at 320 Marketplace, Swarthmorewood Shopping Center, South Chester Rd(Route 320)and Park Lane Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
COVID restrictions apply. 10 active members max. Mask for anytime we stop. PRE-REGISTRATION is required, see below.
Contact Betsy Ffrench, 610-324-8207 or betsyffrench1@gmail.com
Shaws Bridge start, Breaks at K.Sq 16 miles in, and lunch at Whip Tavern 33 miles in. 48 miles, 2990 ft of climbing, Lets start at 8:30 am.
Springton Lake Middle School parking lot by the tennis courts.
Everyone who‘s ridden on a Wed. evening ride is invited to the afterparty: but please email or text an RSVP to me, so we‘ll know how many are coming. As for the route, since I missed last week, I‘d like to do the Tour du Lac Briton route again. See the route GPS. Hope you can join us. Register ahead of time the usual way. It‘s a no-drop ride, but we‘ll need to keep a decent pace due to the sun now setting now before 8:30pm :-(
Meet in RTP parking lot. Departure time is 9am.
Our classic 25 miler from RTP around Westown School and back.
Salisbury Township Community Park
Ride in Lancaster County from Salisbury Township Community Park in Gap to Brownstown. Anticipated average speed is 13 - 14 mph, faster on flats, slower on hills. Rest stops at 13.9 miles (Sheetz) and 32.1 (Hayloft). Bring or purchase food at Hayloft (limited options).