Location, time and length will vary with weather and schedule, but at least for March and April we will start at 10:00 and aim for 30-45 miles. This is an easy going friendly ride, often with a stop for lunch. Lights are suggested, even in the daytime. No one dropped as long as you don‘t go off the front. Details to be given no later than Tuesday morning.

Rain cancels. If we have decent weather, we should be able to ride from 6pm to 7:30pm. Early season pace with regular regrouping as needed. GPS route to be posted at least 48 hours before the ride. Check the calendar for updates. Like last year, we‘ll start and finish at the Springton Lake Middle School parking lot area by the tennis courts. Looking forward! **You must be an active DVBC member to join this ride. **Please also ride your bike ahead of time to be sure everything is in working order. Bring working lights.

We will kick-off the season with a ride on the Chester Valley Trail (approx 28 miles round trip). 10 a.m. departure to let it warm up a bit. We will start at the E. Whiteland Wegman‘s parking lot next to the trail (near intersection of RTE 29 and 202).

Let‘s get back in hill shape. We‘ll meet at Springton Lake Middle School parking lot off Sycamore Mills Rd (near tennis courts) and depart at 10:30am to refamiliarize ourselves with the magnificent hills in the area. Expect 30-35 miles, 2000-2500 feet of climbing over 3 hours. Bring snack and water. Bio break included.

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.

Join me for a Sweet ride and I‘ll share my fantastic Totality experience in Maine! 35 plus miles, but hilly. Start 10 am at Rose Tree Park. This is an easy going friendly ride, often with a stop for lunch. Lights are suggested, even in the daytime. No one dropped as long as you don‘t go off the front. Details to be given no later than Tuesday morning.

I look forward to seeing you all.** Check out the GPS route I‘ve posted. This is a no-drop ride. We leave promptly at 6pm. Test your bike the day before the ride to make sure everything is working. Note: Lights front and back are recommended.

We will do our favorite local route.. Rose Tree Park to Westtown School and back via Sandy Flash in Ridley Creek State Park. 27 miles with the usual hills. Start at Rose Tree Park parking lot. Depart at 9:30am. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40716943

Last minute post for Saturday...Meet at Unionville Middle School parking lot 760 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348 for 37 mile ride. Headwinds promised, tailwinds possible. This route has gravel and hills, fun rural roads with chips, oil, cinders and the like. Recommend 32mm tires or wider. We go past the whip and may stop for a snack and coffee at farmer & co as the ride returns. Please bring food and water to sustain being active outside for over 3 hours. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46190739

Meet at Wegmans in Malvern in the right side parking lot (40.048760 75.521867). Ride the CVT (insert bonus hill here) to the SRT connector then the SRT to Betzwood and back. Possible Wawa stop - bring $ - on the way out or back. Water and bathrooms available at Betzwood. 36 miles 1200ft climbing. Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46163962

We‘ll meet at Ridley Creek State Park,the upper level of the main parking lot off of Sandy Flash Drive, for a scenic adventure to Brew HaHa! on Rt. 52 in Delaware. This is a new route, as Creek Road is closed now. Expect a lot of hills--you should be in early-season hill shape--and we‘ll wait at the top of hills for everyone. Expect about 48 miles with 3100 feet of climbing. There will be a brief strip along Rt. 1 in PA, and a long strip in both directions along Rt. 52 in DE--much of which has bike lanes. Bring plenty of water and $ for lunch. GPS file (which may be tweaked a bit): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46172755

Betsy‘s C+ is full and Dirk doesn‘t start the C- til next week, so what the heck? I‘ll lead a C ish ride. Once we all arrive at 320 Market in Swarthmore folks can swap rides if both parties agree. This is the typical early season delco wandering that we all enjoy so much. Rolling at 6:05 pm, after Betsy‘s group, preferably with lights, finish about 7:45 ish. Arrive early so you are ready to roll when the group goes, have time to meet your co-riders, and are able to listen to preride instructions.

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.

Let‘s beat the rain forecast for Wednesday afternoon/evening with this relatively short, but hilly ride. Start at the Chester Valley Trail parking lot (GPS is 1055 Westlakes Drive in Berwyn, just past the Fairfield Inn). Bio break possibilities include the Fairfield Inn (start), CVT (approx. mile 2) and Wilson Farm Park (mile 22.5). Route can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46228122. Rain at the start cancels.

Rain cancels: check this ride description again before noon on Wednesday. We leave promptly at 6pm. Please ride your bike ahead of time to be sure everything is in working order. Bring working lights.

Valley Forge via SRT and CVT. 25 hilles with a climb to Valley forge.
Start at Jacobs Engineering in Conshohocken

Subbing for the irreplaceable Betsy: We‘ll do various portions of Delco, likely with more hills than usual. Ride leaves promptly at 6pm and goes til sunset. Bring water and use front and back lights on your bike.

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

We leave promptly at 6pm. Test your bike the day before to be sure everything is in working order. Bring working lights.

Morning Glory is a weekly C+ ride on Thursday mornings that starts at 930 and ends at noon. Rides vary from week to week but we typically aim to keep rides at 30 miles or less. Specific rides will be posted a week in advance. Most frequent starting point is Rose Tree Park but we vary starting points depending on the ride selected for each week, including some rides in South Jersey, Lancaster County, etc. Riders should bring a road/gravel/hybrid bike and spare tube. More info contact chuckcruit@yahoo.com or richabr@yahoo.com

What have you been doing all winter? Come out and tell your DVBC friends at our annual spring social. Appetizers and soft drinks provided. Alcohol and meals/sandwiches are available to purchase. THIS IS FOR CLUB MEMBERS ONLY AND WE NEED YOU TO SIGN UP SO WE KNOW HOW MANY ARE COMING.

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.

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