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September, 2023

Saturday
2
Swarthmore Train Station near the Clock
8:00 AM
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We will start at the Swarthmore train station near the clock and ride around Delco at an easy pace, back by 10 am, in time to hit the farmer‘s market. This is a no drop ride, C- to D pace, depending on our rider‘s needs. Be ready to roll at 8 am! Check your Air, Brakes and Chain Before you leave home, bring plenty of ice cold liquid refreshment, your helmet, and your smile. FYI, parking is free in Swarthmore on the weekends, so no worries about the meters.
Sunday
3
Ridley Creek State Park
8:30 AM
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Who needs the shore when we‘ve got the Brandywine? Back by popular demand, this scenic ride will take us from Ridley Creek State Park (parking lot off of Sandy Flash Drive near the Ridley Creek State Park office) out to Greenville, DE. Rolling hills, some long climbs, fun downhills, and of course, scenic Creek Road. 43 miles, 2750‘ of climbing. No GPS. Bring plenty of water and a quick snack. Rest stop at Brew HaHa!.
Monday
4
320 Market Cafe Swarthmorewood Shopping Center
8:00 AM
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We will ride from Swarthmore to Haverford with a stop a Green Engine Cafe, expect some hills. Bring $ for the stop. 35+/_ miles. The ride leaves the parking lot promptly at 8:00 am to beat the heat.
Tuesday
5
320 Market
6:00 PM
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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.
Tuesday
5
320 Market Cafe Parking lot Swarthmorewood Shopping Center
6:00 PM
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Come a join a ride around Delaware county. We will ride until sunset. Bring water and a good attitude. No one will be left behind [dropped]. We regroup at top of most hills and try to ride together as a group. Bring lights if you have them just in case we run late getting back to starting point. We ride until sunset. Ride is cancelled if there is rain.
Wednesday
6
Springton Lake MIddle School
5:30 PM
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Sue is subbing for Pete. Probably about 20ish miles in 97 degrees!! Important, start time is 545 (not 530) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44331118
Wednesday
6
Parking Lot Springton Lake Middle School
6:00 PM
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B category for stronger riders - expect 14 to 15 mph average in Spring increasing to 15+ mph in Summer and Fall. We will ride as a group on the flats and regroup after hills. We start at Springton Lake Middle School parking lot leaving promptly at 6 pm. Bring front and rear lights for safety as we‘ll be riding close to twilight. Looking forward to seeing you on a group ride in 2023! Removed the Locksley climb to account for expected high temperatures.
Thursday
7
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Morning Glory is a weekly C+ ride on Thursday mornings that starts at 9:30 and ends about noon. Rides vary from week to week but we typically aim for rides between 25 and 35 miles long. Specific ride details will be posted a week in advance. Most frequent starting point is Rose Tree Park but we vary the starting points depending on the ride selected each week. For example, past rides have departed from Lancaster County, South Jersey, West Goshen Park, Malvern, Conshohocken, etc. Riders should bring a road/gravel/hybrid bike as well as a spare tube.
Saturday
9
Front Parking Lot Penncrest High School
9:00 AM
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B category for stronger riders. We will ride as a group on the flats and regroup after hills. Start point is the small parking lot at the front of Penncrest High School. Watch out for start times as I will push them later when the early mornings are cold. Looking forward to seeing you on a Saturday ride this Fall!
Saturday
9
Penncrest High School parking lot, near Barren Rd.
9:00 AM
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Start point the same time & place as Pete L‘s B: Penncrest high school parking lot. See GPS file for route to Westtown and the 2 Shilohs. Home via shaded Westbourne and Concord climbs + Dilworthtown downhill. ~24miles. Will regroup as needed after climbs and at major turns.
Monday
11
Marian's back porch
7:00 PM
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Post BWT items Fall gathering to be discussed New Jersey discussion (but not the state)
Tuesday
12
320 Market
6:00 PM
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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.
Tuesday
12
320 Market Cafe Parking lot Swarthmorewood Shopping Center
6:00 PM
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Come join a ride around Delaware county. We will ride until sunset - the finish time is approximate. Bring water and a good attitude. No one will be left behind [dropped]. We regroup at top of most hills and try to ride together as a group. Bring lights if you have them just in case we run late getting back to starting point. Ride is cancelled if there is rain.
Wednesday
13
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Looking like a rainy morning, will give it til Tuesday afternoon before making a decision. Hoping to do a Chadd‘s ford ride soon now that the escaped prisoner is gone - maybe next Monday?
Wednesday
13
springton lake middle school
5:00 PM
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We don‘t want to quit. Early start time **5pm** so we can get some miles in before sunset.
Who‘s able to come? // Rain or T-storms forecast between 5-7pm cancels the ride. Note: I‘ll email those who‘ve signed up at 4pm Wed. (or slightly earlier) if the ride is canceled. Otherwise, assume the ride‘s on. Bring a plastic ziplock bag or some other way of protecting your phone and other items?
Thursday
14
Meet in E. Whiteland Wegman's parking lot next to CVT.
9:30 AM
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This week we will ride a 34 mile loop - - Chester Valley Trail, around Valley Forge, over the Sullivan Bridge, SVT, around Audubon loop, Perkiomen Trail, and back. Start at Wegman‘s parking lot next to the trail.
Saturday
16
Front Parking Lot Penncrest High School
9:00 AM
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B category for stronger riders. We will ride as a group on the flats and regroup after hills. Start point is the small parking lot at the front of Penncrest High School. Watch out for start times as I will push them later when the early mornings are cold. Looking forward to seeing you on a Saturday ride this Fall!
Sunday
17
Planet Fitness
9:00 AM
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We‘ll ride from Planet Fitness, Pennel Rd, Aston PA out to Northbrook via all the places the escaped convict Cavalcante visted while out on the lam from Chester County prison. We‘ll have a bite to eat at Northbrook before heading back to Aston. There are hills for sure but we won‘t be riding a killer pace.
Monday
18
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With another questionable weather day, I‘m opting to stay local and ride according to the weather, thus no gps route. We will start in Rose Tree Park and complete a loop at Burlap and Bean, then depending on weather, either another loop or head back to our cars. It will be on the hilly side. We will try for a 9:30 start if roads are dry, otherwise we will have to cancel again.
Tuesday
19
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Our final DELCO Spin goes until sunset, (7:04 tonight!) at which time we will gather at Swarthmore Pizza with our C- riders and enjoy some food and fun, share stories, plans, etc. Come prepared! Hope you can join us!
Tuesday
19
320 Market Cafe Parking lot Swarthmorewood Shopping Center
6:00 PM
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Marian will be leading your last DELCO spin C- ride of 2023, come join us! We will cycle around our favorite roads nice and easy, no one dropped, until sunset which is 7:04, ending at Swarthmore Pizza for our annual get together with the DELCO spin crew. It‘s just down the road so you can stow your bike in the car and walk as an easy option. Be sure to bring $$ and lights as dusk can be tricky.
Wednesday
20
Springton Lake Middle School
8:00 AM
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Out to Westtown School weather and group ability permitting . Rain Cancels Ride Electronic Route May be posted soon if not we ride old school follow the ride leader style :-) Hope to see the Usual Suspects and then some :-)
Thursday
21
9:30 AM
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Rose Tree Park to Westown School and back via Sandy Flash in Ridley Creek Sate Park. 27 miles with the usual hills. Start at Rose Tree Park parking lot. Depart at 9:30.
Saturday
23
Front Parking Lot Penncrest High School
9:00 AM
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B category for stronger riders. We will ride as a group on the flats and regroup after hills. Start point is the small parking lot at the front of Penncrest High School. Watch out for start times as I will push them later when the early mornings are cold. Looking forward to seeing you on a Saturday ride this Fall!
Tuesday
26
320 Market
6:00 PM
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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.
Wednesday
27
Springton Lake Middle School
5:00 PM
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Note 5pm start time. Sugartown this evening! See GPS.
Thursday
28
9:30 AM
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Rose Tree Park to Westtown School and back via Sandy Flash in Ridley Creek Sate Park. 27 miles with the usual hills. Start at Rose Tree Park parking lot. Depart at 9:30.
Saturday
30
Front Parking Lot Penncrest High School
9:00 AM
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B category for stronger riders. We will ride as a group on the flats and regroup after hills. Start point is the small parking lot at the front of Penncrest High School. Watch out for start times as I will push them later when the early mornings are cold. Looking forward to seeing you on a Saturday ride this Fall!