Thursday Evening Rides
The traditional show and go Thursday evening ride leaving from the Kimberton road entrance of
the Kimberton fairgrounds will start for the year on March 18. During March and early April the
start time will be 6:00, but there will be a preride at 5:30 for those who can make it. The pace of
this ride is normally 15-17 mph on varied terrain. If you wish to sample the roads in this area but
at a slower pace, a cuesheet can be provided with advance notice. Contact Lewis at
ljn1427@yahoo.com or 610 722-5823 for more info
Sunday February 28 10:00 am
Miles: 30 +/- Class: C-/C+
Winter Wimps III (Wimps I Redux)
Meet at Manhattan Bagel in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center at 10:00 am. Route goes through
King of Prussia and Upper Merion, crosses the Schuylkill River and continues up the Cross
County Trail (paved) to stop for refueling and warming at IKEA. After a tasty interlude (Swedish
meatballs?) we remount and spin under Ridge Pike, across the end of the Metroplex shopping
center, to the Schuylkill River Trail. At Betzwood we cross the river on the boardwalk and then
wind our way back to Chesterbrook. Expect a few hills. No one dropped. Cue sheets provided.
Bring a lock, snack, beverage & $. A multi-club ride. In the event of weather concerns, or for
directions, contact leaders. NO CALLS = NO RIDE! Leaders: Steve Trobovic,
wildyugo@verizon.net, 610-687-9229 and Arnie Roseman, biker73pa@msn.com, 610-640-4529
Sunday March 7 11:00 am
Hibernia Hike
Meet at the Franz's home at 11:00 am for a two hour hike around Hibernia County Park with
refreshments after. Please call Lesa for directions and to RSVP by Saturday March 6th at
610-383-4349.
Saturday March 13 10:00 am
40-45 miles B- (13-15 mph)
Downingtown to French Creek
Meet at Kardon park (the duck pond) in Downingtown for this early spring club classic. Terrain
is rolling but will seem hilly due to the long winter and March winds. Possible stop in Elverson.
Please confirm the ride before coming. Contact Lewis at ljn1427@yahoo.com or 610 722-5823
for more info.
Sunday March 14 9:30 am
12th Annual Leprechaun Breakfast
Level ALL CLASSES, 30 miles. Meet at Valley Forge Park Visitor Center, lower parking lot at
9:30 am. For 12 years, we've been looking for the Leprechaun's pot of gold. We have never
found it (maybe we need a GPS). But we have always had a fun ride on good biking roads.
Again, this year, we stop for a late breakfast at the Phoenixville Polish American Club near the
end of the ride. Can we get an Irish breakfast at a Polish American club? If you joined us in past
years, you know the answer. "Szczesliwego Dnia Sw. Patryka!" This year's ride is dedicated to
Arnie on his 80th birthday; To Lesa on her 30th (yeah, sure) birthday. And, to Kelly Rainville
(if she wants it printed). Join us for the celebration. A stop is planned at the Endurance Sports
Expo in the Greater Phila. Expo Center, right at the end of the route, in Oaks. A multi-club
ride. Bring $ & H2O. Wear something green (teeth don't count) and we'll buy you a cup of
coffee. Directions to the start: U.S. 422 to the Valley Forge Rd (PA 23 W) exit. Go 0.1 mi to the
main entrance to VFNHP at the traffic light. Follow the entrance road to the right, around the
Visitor Center to the lower parking lot. If you want to come by SEPTA, contact Steve for
info.Leaders: Steve Trobovic, wildyugo@verizon.net, 610-687-9229 and Arnie Roseman,
biker73pa@msn.com, 610-640-4529
Friday March 19 6:00 pm
Spring's Coming! Get Together at Victory Brew Pub
No, it's not a ride but the next best thing! Come out and wish for spring with fellow BBCers.
Meet at Victory Brew Pub in Downingtown at 6:00 pm for food and drink. Daylight savings
time begins March 15 and srping begins March 20 so what better time to get together to get
psyched for the upcoming season. RSVP to Amy Bruckenr at 610-585-5641 or
brucknea@hotmail.com.
Saturday, March 20 1:00 pm
Gap, Spring Garden, Stumptown Circuit
30+ miles at C pace
Leave from the Salisbury Community Park in Gap (take route 30 west, turn right onto 897 north.
Park will be on the left.) Mostly flat to rolling, a few hills. This ride will take us westward
towards Lancaster on either side of route 340. Cue sheets will be provided so faster riders are
welcome. Call Jan Johnson 610-383-9575 (h) or 610-413-0281 (c). Use my cell after 12pm. NO
CALLS, NO RIDE
Sunday March 21 9:00 am
Adopt-A-Highway Road Cleanup and Poker Run.
Level C, 12 mph, 30 miles
Meet at first parking lot after crossing the covered bridge, on Yellow Springs Road, in Valley
Forge National Historic Park at 9:00 am. If you care about clean roads to ride on, put this on
your "to do" list. And, bring a friend. Please dedicate an hour to help us clean up a section of
Yellow Springs Rd. We supply gloves and bags. All you have to do is show up and do a little
walking and picking. Bring your bike and biking gear. We will ride to Kimberton Whole Foods
Cafe afterward. If you help with the clean-up you could win some cash. We will deal poker
hands to the clean-up crew, during the ride (at stops, of course). Top three hands win $15,$10 &
$5, respectively. I have to know who is coming. So, call or e-mail me by Saturday afternoon, if
you want to join us. Leader: Steve Trobovic, wildyugo@verizon.net, 610-687-9229
Saturday March 27 9:30am
Schuylkill Trail Ride
Level C, 12 mph, 30 miles
A chance to add some flat miles early in the season. We will take the section of the Schuylkill
Trail west out of Pottstown and head towards Reading. This section is mostly packed gravel.
Park at Pottstown's Riverside Park which is on College Drive just west of Hanover Street. Bring
money for snacks. Leader: Ray McGlew raymcglew@gmail.com 484-824-4604
Sunday March 28 10:00 am
Don's Lancaster County Bike Ride
Miles: 25 +/- Class: C
Ride leaves from Salisbury Elementary School 422 School Lane Road Gap, PA 17527. As we
ride with the buggies, cars are few, and terrain is rolling, with 2 hills at the end. Bring water and
snacks. Cue sheet provided. No one will be dropped. Leader: RSVP to Don Sheldon
610-458-5555 (home) or dmsheldon@comcast.net. (Don's day of ride cell # 610-952-7500).
NO CALLS = NO RIDE. Rain/snow/ice/tornadoes cancels.
Sunday April 4 10:30 am
Lesa's Lancaster Ride
30 to 35 miles C Pace
Lesa is heading out Lancaster way to celebrate her birthday. Meet at Fairview road and 82
Highway in the gravel parking-lot of Church. Bring the usual water, snack, $ and sense of humor
as we take this early season ride. In the event of weather concerns, or for directions, contact
leader. NO CALLS = NO RIDE! Ride Leader Lesa Franz 610-383-4349
The traditional show and go Thursday evening ride leaving from the Kimberton road entrance of
the Kimberton fairgrounds will start for the year on March 18. During March and early April the
start time will be 6:00, but there will be a preride at 5:30 for those who can make it. The pace of
this ride is normally 15-17 mph on varied terrain. If you wish to sample the roads in this area but
at a slower pace, a cuesheet can be provided with advance notice. Contact Lewis at
ljn1427@yahoo.com or 610 722-5823 for more info
Sunday February 28 10:00 am
Miles: 30 +/- Class: C-/C+
Winter Wimps III (Wimps I Redux)
Meet at Manhattan Bagel in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center at 10:00 am. Route goes through
King of Prussia and Upper Merion, crosses the Schuylkill River and continues up the Cross
County Trail (paved) to stop for refueling and warming at IKEA. After a tasty interlude (Swedish
meatballs?) we remount and spin under Ridge Pike, across the end of the Metroplex shopping
center, to the Schuylkill River Trail. At Betzwood we cross the river on the boardwalk and then
wind our way back to Chesterbrook. Expect a few hills. No one dropped. Cue sheets provided.
Bring a lock, snack, beverage & $. A multi-club ride. In the event of weather concerns, or for
directions, contact leaders. NO CALLS = NO RIDE! Leaders: Steve Trobovic,
wildyugo@verizon.net, 610-687-9229 and Arnie Roseman, biker73pa@msn.com, 610-640-4529
Sunday March 7 11:00 am
Hibernia Hike
Meet at the Franz's home at 11:00 am for a two hour hike around Hibernia County Park with
refreshments after. Please call Lesa for directions and to RSVP by Saturday March 6th at
610-383-4349.
Saturday March 13 10:00 am
40-45 miles B- (13-15 mph)
Downingtown to French Creek
Meet at Kardon park (the duck pond) in Downingtown for this early spring club classic. Terrain
is rolling but will seem hilly due to the long winter and March winds. Possible stop in Elverson.
Please confirm the ride before coming. Contact Lewis at ljn1427@yahoo.com or 610 722-5823
for more info.
Sunday March 14 9:30 am
12th Annual Leprechaun Breakfast
Level ALL CLASSES, 30 miles. Meet at Valley Forge Park Visitor Center, lower parking lot at
9:30 am. For 12 years, we've been looking for the Leprechaun's pot of gold. We have never
found it (maybe we need a GPS). But we have always had a fun ride on good biking roads.
Again, this year, we stop for a late breakfast at the Phoenixville Polish American Club near the
end of the ride. Can we get an Irish breakfast at a Polish American club? If you joined us in past
years, you know the answer. "Szczesliwego Dnia Sw. Patryka!" This year's ride is dedicated to
Arnie on his 80th birthday; To Lesa on her 30th (yeah, sure) birthday. And, to Kelly Rainville
(if she wants it printed). Join us for the celebration. A stop is planned at the Endurance Sports
Expo in the Greater Phila. Expo Center, right at the end of the route, in Oaks. A multi-club
ride. Bring $ & H2O. Wear something green (teeth don't count) and we'll buy you a cup of
coffee. Directions to the start: U.S. 422 to the Valley Forge Rd (PA 23 W) exit. Go 0.1 mi to the
main entrance to VFNHP at the traffic light. Follow the entrance road to the right, around the
Visitor Center to the lower parking lot. If you want to come by SEPTA, contact Steve for
info.Leaders: Steve Trobovic, wildyugo@verizon.net, 610-687-9229 and Arnie Roseman,
biker73pa@msn.com, 610-640-4529
Friday March 19 6:00 pm
Spring's Coming! Get Together at Victory Brew Pub
No, it's not a ride but the next best thing! Come out and wish for spring with fellow BBCers.
Meet at Victory Brew Pub in Downingtown at 6:00 pm for food and drink. Daylight savings
time begins March 15 and srping begins March 20 so what better time to get together to get
psyched for the upcoming season. RSVP to Amy Bruckenr at 610-585-5641 or
brucknea@hotmail.com.
Saturday, March 20 1:00 pm
Gap, Spring Garden, Stumptown Circuit
30+ miles at C pace
Leave from the Salisbury Community Park in Gap (take route 30 west, turn right onto 897 north.
Park will be on the left.) Mostly flat to rolling, a few hills. This ride will take us westward
towards Lancaster on either side of route 340. Cue sheets will be provided so faster riders are
welcome. Call Jan Johnson 610-383-9575 (h) or 610-413-0281 (c). Use my cell after 12pm. NO
CALLS, NO RIDE
Sunday March 21 9:00 am
Adopt-A-Highway Road Cleanup and Poker Run.
Level C, 12 mph, 30 miles
Meet at first parking lot after crossing the covered bridge, on Yellow Springs Road, in Valley
Forge National Historic Park at 9:00 am. If you care about clean roads to ride on, put this on
your "to do" list. And, bring a friend. Please dedicate an hour to help us clean up a section of
Yellow Springs Rd. We supply gloves and bags. All you have to do is show up and do a little
walking and picking. Bring your bike and biking gear. We will ride to Kimberton Whole Foods
Cafe afterward. If you help with the clean-up you could win some cash. We will deal poker
hands to the clean-up crew, during the ride (at stops, of course). Top three hands win $15,$10 &
$5, respectively. I have to know who is coming. So, call or e-mail me by Saturday afternoon, if
you want to join us. Leader: Steve Trobovic, wildyugo@verizon.net, 610-687-9229
Saturday March 27 9:30am
Schuylkill Trail Ride
Level C, 12 mph, 30 miles
A chance to add some flat miles early in the season. We will take the section of the Schuylkill
Trail west out of Pottstown and head towards Reading. This section is mostly packed gravel.
Park at Pottstown's Riverside Park which is on College Drive just west of Hanover Street. Bring
money for snacks. Leader: Ray McGlew raymcglew@gmail.com 484-824-4604
Sunday March 28 10:00 am
Don's Lancaster County Bike Ride
Miles: 25 +/- Class: C
Ride leaves from Salisbury Elementary School 422 School Lane Road Gap, PA 17527. As we
ride with the buggies, cars are few, and terrain is rolling, with 2 hills at the end. Bring water and
snacks. Cue sheet provided. No one will be dropped. Leader: RSVP to Don Sheldon
610-458-5555 (home) or dmsheldon@comcast.net. (Don's day of ride cell # 610-952-7500).
NO CALLS = NO RIDE. Rain/snow/ice/tornadoes cancels.
Sunday April 4 10:30 am
Lesa's Lancaster Ride
30 to 35 miles C Pace
Lesa is heading out Lancaster way to celebrate her birthday. Meet at Fairview road and 82
Highway in the gravel parking-lot of Church. Bring the usual water, snack, $ and sense of humor
as we take this early season ride. In the event of weather concerns, or for directions, contact
leader. NO CALLS = NO RIDE! Ride Leader Lesa Franz 610-383-4349
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