BBC 2012 RIDE CALENDAR

WEEKNIGHT RIDES:

Monday night ride has moved to Thursday

Tuesday night ride 6:00pm Downingtown B and C/D paces

Start location Victory Brewing Company parking lot east end

This ride will be between a 1 to 1 1/2 hour ride depending on daylight and conditions.

Lights are recommended. Also, bring water, snack, spare tube, the usual.

Call ride facilitator Lesa Franz 610-383-4349 day before if you have questions for the C/D ride or Russell Tanko and Gene Reed for the B ride.

Wednesday night ride 6:00pm Malvern Show-n-Go

This is a show-n-go ride leaving from the Municipal Park in Malvern, just one block south of King St. Cue sheets will be available for

this ride-at-your-own-pace event. Ride facilitator is Boyd Peart and Karen Osley.

Thursday night ride 6:00pm Kimberton

The weekly show and go ride departing from the Kimberton road entrance to the Kimberton Fairgrounds.

This ride explores the varied terrain in the scenic Kimberton area and generally averages 15-16 mph.

The group stays together as there are generally no cue sheets. Contact Lewis at ljn1427@yahoo.com or 610-722-5823 for more info.

Thursday night ride 6:00pm Eagleview B- pace

Meet by Brothers Pizza in Eagleview for this B- pace ride on some quiet roads. There will be one or two hills; this is Chester County after all,

but no one will be dropped. Optional dinner after the ride – byob.

Cue sheets will be available. Contact Jerry Cahill at jerycahill@aol.com or Maliya Piergalline @ 610-363-3538 for more info.

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WEEKEND RIDES:

Saturday May 5 Velodrome

The Valley Preferred Cycling Center Spring Velovest is scheduled for Saturday, May 5^th from 8:30am-2pm

This is the area’s largest outdoor cycling market. Over 200 vendors are expected to bring their cycling gear, a good time to scoop up

Last year’s models at rock bottom prices. Enjoy the Cinco de mayo beer specials and Clover Hill wines. The event is held

Rain or shine. 1151 Moser Rd. Breinigsville PA. Admission is $8.

http://www.thevelodrome.com/flea-market/

Sunday May 6 - 9:30am

C pace - Out Lancaster Way 35+/-miles

Start at the Franz's for this spring time favorite.

Bring the usual, water, snack, tube etc...

Relax in the gazebo after the ride.

RSVP by Friday. Ride facilitator Lesa Franz 610-383-4349

No calls = no ride

Saturday May 12 - 9:30am

Meet Jerry Cahill at the Brickside Restaurant in Eagleview for a 30-mile B- paced ride.

Contact Jerry at jerycahill@aol.com or 610-321-2535 to let him know that you plan to ride.

Sunday May 13 Mother’s Day Ride – 8:00am

Meet at Nudy’s in Eagleview for a 23-mile C-paced ride. It’s an early ride so that we can get

Back to Nudy’s for breakfast and their delicious waffles. Call Maliya at 610-363-3538

For more details.

Wednesday May 16 - Ride of Silence – 6:45pm
Beans Parking Lot (corner Gay and New St in WC)
Annual ride to remember cyclists hurt or killed on the road
This is a 10 mile ride (2 5 mile loops) in the Borough. It is suitable
for all levels

Saturday May 19 – 9:00 am

 In search of the source of the Perkiomen Creek.  Hilly C Ride about 40 miles starting at the Bechtelsville Walmart

It's been 2 years since an intrepid group went out and searched for the source of this mystical creek, and each time we get closer. 

Will the source provide us extra hill-climbing power, or just another great day on our bikes?  Will we find Landis Store? 

Come and find out!  Yes there are hills, and no we will not drop anyone, including the ride leader!  Queue sheets may be provided,

and if provided may be followed, and if followed we may not get lost.

Remember to bring $$ for the lunch stop.

Sunday May 20, 8:00/9:00am Bonkers Metric

The Delaware Bicycling Club is hosting the Bonkers Metric starting at

Ridley Creek State Park. See their website for more details and to register.

http://www.dvbc.org/bonkers.php

Saturday May 26

Open

Sunday May 27

Open

Monday May 28 9:30am

Meet Maliya at Northbrook Market on Rt. 842 for a 30-mile C+ paced ride.

Cue sheets will be available for those that want to ride faster or slower – sounds like a Show-n-Go!

Plan to stay for lunch after the ride or just stop in the market for an apple cider donut.

Contact Maliya at 610-363-3538 with any questions.

Saturday June 2

Open

Sunday June 3 - Noon

Octoraro Ramble, 35-40 miles at
C+ pace. Somewhat hilly. Leave from Octoraro High School parking lot
at noon to accommodate late sleepers and churchgoers. Bring plenty of
water and snacks as stores will be closed. Jan Johnson, jbj@udel.edu or
610-383-9575.

Sunday June 10 – Adopt-a-Highway – 10:00am

Meet at the Wegman’s on Rt. 29/202 in Great Valley. We will ride to the Road Cleanup, then

Take a 20-mile C-paced ride back to Wegman’s for lunch.

Our first Adopt-a-Highway event had to be cancelled due to rain, so let’s get a big group

Out this month and the road cleanup will take no time at all. Call Maliya at 610-363-3538

or email perk4357@verizon.net for details.