RECURRING RIDES
Thursday Evenings
The Thursday evening rides from the Kimberton fairgrounds will continue through the end of
September. The starting time will change to 5:30 due to the early sunset, but the ride will circle
back to the start at 6:00 to pick up any latecomers. Contact Lewis at 610 722-5823 or
ljn1427@yahoo.com for more information
September 2, 9 and 16
Exton Show and Go Ride leaves at 5:45 pm. Cue sheets are provided. Dinner at Brother's Pizza
after the ride. Meet in Genuardi's parking lot on Eagleview Blvd in Exton (at intersection with
Sheree Blvd.) Bright colors, reflector, lights advised. Contact Jerry Cahill at jerycahill@aol.com,
610 321-2535, or Maliya Piergalline at perk4357@verizon.net, 610-363-3538. Check club's
Yahoo bulletin board for late changes.
SEPTEMBER RIDES
Saturday, September 4, 8:00 AM
35 Miles, 10-12 mph Pace
Perkiomen Trail Ride
Dirt & Gravel Trail. Mountain bikes or hybrid bikes only - NO Road Bikes on this trail!. Start at
Oaks, at the Lower Perkiomen Valley Park, right off 422 at the Oaks Exit. Out to Green Lane
and back. A nice shady trail for a hot summer day! See Montco trial brochure for more
information and map: http://www.montcopa.org/parks/
perkiomentrail/pag2_brochure.htm. Optional food stop in Collegeville or Schwenksville on the
way back. Heavy rain the day before or rain the day of we'll reschedule to Labor Day, Monday,
September 6 as it won't be much fun in the mud. Leader - Amy Bruckner (610) 585-5641,
brucknea@hotmail.com. Best to call first.
Saturday, September 4, 8:30 AM
30 Miles, C Pace
Ride the Chester Valley Trail
Start at Kerr Park. Flat terrain, backroads riding to Exton to pick up the trail, start at Ship Road
between Rt. 30 and Swedesford Road, Rest stops along the route. Bring snacks, water, sun tan
lotion, etc. Rain/thunderstorms cancel, excessive heat warning cancels, temp over 90 cancels. No
calls/No ride. Peter 610-913-0802
Sunday, September 5, 8:00 AM
C+/B- Paces
Your choice - ride 17 miles at a C+ pace or try the 30 miles at a B- pace. Meet at the Exton
Walmart on Commerce Drive at 8:00am for either ride. The C ride is an out and back and the B-
ride adds a loop to Northbrook Market for a rest stop, remember $ for a cider donut or two.
Bring lights as we will all be going through the tunnels. Call Maliya or John at 610-363-3538 for
additional information. NO CALLS NO RIDE.
Sunday, September 5, 9:00 AM
16-18 Miles, D Pace
Follow the Brandywine
Meet 9AM at the one-way bridge on Northbrook Rd near the Northbrook Canoe Company.
Mostly flat to rolling terrain with one hill. Bring snacks for a short rest stop. Optional lunch after
the ride. Leader Fran DeMillion
Monday, September 6, 8:30 AM
30 Miles, C Pace
Ride the Chester Valley Trail
Meet at Kerr Park. Flat terrain, backroads riding to Exton to pick up the trail, start at Ship Road
between Rt. 30 and Swedesford Road. Rest stops along the route. Wear light colors. Bring
snacks, water, sun tan lotion, etc. Rain/thunderstorms cancel, excessive heat warning cancels,
temp over 90 cancels. No calls/No ride. Peter 610-913-0802
Saturday, September 18, 9:00 AM
40 Miles, Class B-
Meet at the Brickside Grille, 540 Wellington Square, Exton, upper parking lot for a rolling ride
with a few hills. Bring $ for a rest stop at St. Peter's Village. Cue Sheets and maps will be
available for those who want to ride an A or C pace. MUST CALL ride leader by 9:00 Friday
night if you plan to ride. Maliya Piergalline 610-363-3538.
Saturday, September 18, 8:30 AM
30 Miles, C Pace
Ride the Chester Valley Trail
Meet at Kerr Park. Flat terrain, backroads riding to Exton to pick up the trail, start at Ship Road
between Rt. 30 and Swedesford Road. Rest stops along the route. Wear light colors. Bring
snacks, water, sun tan lotion, etc. Rain/thunderstorms cancel, excessive heat warning cancels,
temp over 90 cancels. No calls/No ride. Peter 610-913-0802
Sunday, September 19, 10:00 AM
Orienteering event with DVOA
Meet at Ridley Creek State Park for an orienteering event with the Delaware Valley Orienteering
Association. Maps are purchased at registration for $10 and can be shared. Groups of two to
four people can easily share a map. Bring water and wear good hiking/walking shoes. Optional
lunch after the event. From West Chester follow Rt. 3 east to main park entrance. Follow O'
signs to registration. See www.DVOA.org for addtional information about orienteering and this
event. Call Maliya Piergalline. 610-363-3538 before 9:00PM Saturday if you plan to attend.
Sunday, September 19, 8:30 AM
30 Miles, C Pace
Ride the Chester Valley Trail
Meet at Kerr Park. Flat terrain, backroads riding to Exton to pick up the trail, start at Ship Road
between Rt. 30 and Swedesford Road. Rest stops along the route. Wear light colors. Bring
snacks, water, sun tan lotion, etc. Rain/thunder storms cancel, excessive heat warning cancels,
temp over 90 cancels. No calls/No ride. Peter 610-913-0802
Thursday, Sept 23 through Sunday, Sept 26
Gettysburg Weekend (arrive Thursday; bike Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Activities: Morning cycling, afternoon sightseeing the battlefields and museums etc, evening
party.....repeat the next day. Maybe a Saturday afternoon softball game. And of course, the
beloved Saturday night campfire. Camp Ground: Round Top Campground which is a a few of
miles south of the town center near Big Round Top (safely behind Union lines for those that
care). Pricing will be comfortably within your budget. http://www.roundtopcamp.com/. Hotel:
A vintage motel about 6 minutes north of town (well behind Confederate lines), very attractively
priced. www.blueskymotel.com. Group rates - a room with queen bed will be $151 total for 3
nights. Two double beds will be $181 total for the 3 nights. Let Ed Blomstedt know if you are
attending and whether you plan to camp or motel. Ed Blomstedt: 610-563-4372 cell, 215-542-
1261 home
Saturday, September 25, 8:30 AM
30 Miles, C Pace
Ride the Chester Valley Trail
Meet at Kerr Park. Flat terrain, backroads riding to Exton to pick up the trail, start at Ship Road
between Rt. 30 and Swedesford Road. Rest stops along the route. Wear light colors. Bring
snacks, water, sun tan lotion, etc. Rain/thunder storms cancel, excessive heat warning cancels,
temp over 90 cancels. No calls/No ride. Peter 610-913-0802
Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3
Killens Pond Weekend Camping/Biking Trip
7th Annual Weekend trip at Killens Pond State Park, Felton, Delaware.This is a C paced flat
ride. Maps/cue sheets will be provided. We will camp Friday and Saturday nights at the park.
There will be a 50 mile ride to Dover on Saturday with a stop for lunch (there is a shorter loop
option available). Sunday’s ride will be 30+/- mile ride to the south with a rest stop included.
This is a great trip if you would like to try camping. If you need a tent or gear, just call, we have
extras that can be borrowed. If you prefer, cabins are available, but reserve one early. (www.
destateparks.com or 1-877-987-2757). We try to get sites together on Loop C. Call ASAP so
that we don’t lose the good campsites. E-mail Maliya Piergalline (perks4357@verizon.net) for
more details, directions, or for help with reserving your campsite.
Saturday, October 2, 8:30 AM
30 Miles, C Pace
Ride the Chester Valley Trail
Meet at Kerr Park. Flat terrain, backroads riding to Exton to pick up the trail, start at Ship Road
between Rt. 30 and Swedesford Road. Rest stops along the route. Wear light colors. Bring
snacks, water, sun tan lotion, etc. Rain/thunder storms cancel, excessive heat warning cancels,
temp over 90 cancels. No calls/No ride. Peter 610-913-0802
Sunday, October 3
37th Annual Marshalton Triathlon
Anyone can do it – even a 4 year old! Ride 3 miles, canoe 3miles, fast walk (No running) 3
miles. Let’s get a BBC team together. It’s a blast! Check it out at www.marshaltontriathlon.com
Contact Amy Bruckner if interested; 610-585-5641 or brucknea@hotmail.com.
Thursday Evenings
The Thursday evening rides from the Kimberton fairgrounds will continue through the end of
September. The starting time will change to 5:30 due to the early sunset, but the ride will circle
back to the start at 6:00 to pick up any latecomers. Contact Lewis at 610 722-5823 or
ljn1427@yahoo.com for more information
September 2, 9 and 16
Exton Show and Go Ride leaves at 5:45 pm. Cue sheets are provided. Dinner at Brother's Pizza
after the ride. Meet in Genuardi's parking lot on Eagleview Blvd in Exton (at intersection with
Sheree Blvd.) Bright colors, reflector, lights advised. Contact Jerry Cahill at jerycahill@aol.com,
610 321-2535, or Maliya Piergalline at perk4357@verizon.net, 610-363-3538. Check club's
Yahoo bulletin board for late changes.
SEPTEMBER RIDES
Saturday, September 4, 8:00 AM
35 Miles, 10-12 mph Pace
Perkiomen Trail Ride
Dirt & Gravel Trail. Mountain bikes or hybrid bikes only - NO Road Bikes on this trail!. Start at
Oaks, at the Lower Perkiomen Valley Park, right off 422 at the Oaks Exit. Out to Green Lane
and back. A nice shady trail for a hot summer day! See Montco trial brochure for more
information and map: http://www.montcopa.org/parks/
perkiomentrail/pag2_brochure.htm. Optional food stop in Collegeville or Schwenksville on the
way back. Heavy rain the day before or rain the day of we'll reschedule to Labor Day, Monday,
September 6 as it won't be much fun in the mud. Leader - Amy Bruckner (610) 585-5641,
brucknea@hotmail.com. Best to call first.
Saturday, September 4, 8:30 AM
30 Miles, C Pace
Ride the Chester Valley Trail
Start at Kerr Park. Flat terrain, backroads riding to Exton to pick up the trail, start at Ship Road
between Rt. 30 and Swedesford Road, Rest stops along the route. Bring snacks, water, sun tan
lotion, etc. Rain/thunderstorms cancel, excessive heat warning cancels, temp over 90 cancels. No
calls/No ride. Peter 610-913-0802
Sunday, September 5, 8:00 AM
C+/B- Paces
Your choice - ride 17 miles at a C+ pace or try the 30 miles at a B- pace. Meet at the Exton
Walmart on Commerce Drive at 8:00am for either ride. The C ride is an out and back and the B-
ride adds a loop to Northbrook Market for a rest stop, remember $ for a cider donut or two.
Bring lights as we will all be going through the tunnels. Call Maliya or John at 610-363-3538 for
additional information. NO CALLS NO RIDE.
Sunday, September 5, 9:00 AM
16-18 Miles, D Pace
Follow the Brandywine
Meet 9AM at the one-way bridge on Northbrook Rd near the Northbrook Canoe Company.
Mostly flat to rolling terrain with one hill. Bring snacks for a short rest stop. Optional lunch after
the ride. Leader Fran DeMillion
Monday, September 6, 8:30 AM
30 Miles, C Pace
Ride the Chester Valley Trail
Meet at Kerr Park. Flat terrain, backroads riding to Exton to pick up the trail, start at Ship Road
between Rt. 30 and Swedesford Road. Rest stops along the route. Wear light colors. Bring
snacks, water, sun tan lotion, etc. Rain/thunderstorms cancel, excessive heat warning cancels,
temp over 90 cancels. No calls/No ride. Peter 610-913-0802
Saturday, September 18, 9:00 AM
40 Miles, Class B-
Meet at the Brickside Grille, 540 Wellington Square, Exton, upper parking lot for a rolling ride
with a few hills. Bring $ for a rest stop at St. Peter's Village. Cue Sheets and maps will be
available for those who want to ride an A or C pace. MUST CALL ride leader by 9:00 Friday
night if you plan to ride. Maliya Piergalline 610-363-3538.
Saturday, September 18, 8:30 AM
30 Miles, C Pace
Ride the Chester Valley Trail
Meet at Kerr Park. Flat terrain, backroads riding to Exton to pick up the trail, start at Ship Road
between Rt. 30 and Swedesford Road. Rest stops along the route. Wear light colors. Bring
snacks, water, sun tan lotion, etc. Rain/thunderstorms cancel, excessive heat warning cancels,
temp over 90 cancels. No calls/No ride. Peter 610-913-0802
Sunday, September 19, 10:00 AM
Orienteering event with DVOA
Meet at Ridley Creek State Park for an orienteering event with the Delaware Valley Orienteering
Association. Maps are purchased at registration for $10 and can be shared. Groups of two to
four people can easily share a map. Bring water and wear good hiking/walking shoes. Optional
lunch after the event. From West Chester follow Rt. 3 east to main park entrance. Follow O'
signs to registration. See www.DVOA.org for addtional information about orienteering and this
event. Call Maliya Piergalline. 610-363-3538 before 9:00PM Saturday if you plan to attend.
Sunday, September 19, 8:30 AM
30 Miles, C Pace
Ride the Chester Valley Trail
Meet at Kerr Park. Flat terrain, backroads riding to Exton to pick up the trail, start at Ship Road
between Rt. 30 and Swedesford Road. Rest stops along the route. Wear light colors. Bring
snacks, water, sun tan lotion, etc. Rain/thunder storms cancel, excessive heat warning cancels,
temp over 90 cancels. No calls/No ride. Peter 610-913-0802
Thursday, Sept 23 through Sunday, Sept 26
Gettysburg Weekend (arrive Thursday; bike Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Activities: Morning cycling, afternoon sightseeing the battlefields and museums etc, evening
party.....repeat the next day. Maybe a Saturday afternoon softball game. And of course, the
beloved Saturday night campfire. Camp Ground: Round Top Campground which is a a few of
miles south of the town center near Big Round Top (safely behind Union lines for those that
care). Pricing will be comfortably within your budget. http://www.roundtopcamp.com/. Hotel:
A vintage motel about 6 minutes north of town (well behind Confederate lines), very attractively
priced. www.blueskymotel.com. Group rates - a room with queen bed will be $151 total for 3
nights. Two double beds will be $181 total for the 3 nights. Let Ed Blomstedt know if you are
attending and whether you plan to camp or motel. Ed Blomstedt: 610-563-4372 cell, 215-542-
1261 home
Saturday, September 25, 8:30 AM
30 Miles, C Pace
Ride the Chester Valley Trail
Meet at Kerr Park. Flat terrain, backroads riding to Exton to pick up the trail, start at Ship Road
between Rt. 30 and Swedesford Road. Rest stops along the route. Wear light colors. Bring
snacks, water, sun tan lotion, etc. Rain/thunder storms cancel, excessive heat warning cancels,
temp over 90 cancels. No calls/No ride. Peter 610-913-0802
Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3
Killens Pond Weekend Camping/Biking Trip
7th Annual Weekend trip at Killens Pond State Park, Felton, Delaware.This is a C paced flat
ride. Maps/cue sheets will be provided. We will camp Friday and Saturday nights at the park.
There will be a 50 mile ride to Dover on Saturday with a stop for lunch (there is a shorter loop
option available). Sunday’s ride will be 30+/- mile ride to the south with a rest stop included.
This is a great trip if you would like to try camping. If you need a tent or gear, just call, we have
extras that can be borrowed. If you prefer, cabins are available, but reserve one early. (www.
destateparks.com or 1-877-987-2757). We try to get sites together on Loop C. Call ASAP so
that we don’t lose the good campsites. E-mail Maliya Piergalline (perks4357@verizon.net) for
more details, directions, or for help with reserving your campsite.
Saturday, October 2, 8:30 AM
30 Miles, C Pace
Ride the Chester Valley Trail
Meet at Kerr Park. Flat terrain, backroads riding to Exton to pick up the trail, start at Ship Road
between Rt. 30 and Swedesford Road. Rest stops along the route. Wear light colors. Bring
snacks, water, sun tan lotion, etc. Rain/thunder storms cancel, excessive heat warning cancels,
temp over 90 cancels. No calls/No ride. Peter 610-913-0802
Sunday, October 3
37th Annual Marshalton Triathlon
Anyone can do it – even a 4 year old! Ride 3 miles, canoe 3miles, fast walk (No running) 3
miles. Let’s get a BBC team together. It’s a blast! Check it out at www.marshaltontriathlon.com
Contact Amy Bruckner if interested; 610-585-5641 or brucknea@hotmail.com.
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