Here a collection of MTB trails, please post comments with your favorite trails. Thanks.
Harmony Hill Nature Area:
Set up by the MTB enthusiasts for the West Chester Cycling Club.
Directions from West Chester to the Skelp Level Road parking area:
Take Route 322 west towards Downingtown. Make a right on Skelp Level Road (PECO substation will be on your left). Go approximately 0.8 miles to the intersection of Harmony Hill Road. Continue straight on Skelp Level Road. You will pass Overhill Drive and Winchester Trail on the left; the next left – 1200 Skelp Level Road – is the parking area. If you reach Wilderness Trail, you went a little too far.
http://www.eastbradford.org/specialinterest/Sonoco/Sonocoindex.htm
Trail maps: http://www.eastbradford.org/specialinterest/Sonoco/HHNATrailsMap_061708.pdf
Valley Forge: Betzwood
Directions: Take the Trooper exit off of Rt 422 and enter Valley Forge Park. The Betzwood parking lot is on the east side of the Schulkyll river. Trails start at the end of the Parking lot.
Wisahickon Park
20 miles of trails within Philly city limits...
The multi-use flat trail that runs the length of the park provides access to the many trails that climb out of the valley. The trails are well marked and not all trails allow mountain bikes. The trails are primarily intermediate to expert and have plenty of both up and down hill sections. This is not really a trail for beginners, but a beginner can always walk the more difficult areas. There are some sweet single-track areas, rock gardens, logs, jumps... Overall this is one of the best Trails in the Philadelpha area.
You may need an annual park pass to ride.
http://www.dirtworld.com/trails/trail.asp?id=438&trail_name=The%20Wissahickon%20Park%20Mountain%20Bike%20Trail
Marsh Creek State Park
Variety of scenery on the trails is amazing. Within a mile you will hit large deep mud puddles, rocks, fields with tall grass, dirt paths in open woods, etc.
Directions: North on Rt 100 in Exton. Follow signs off of Park Rd.
http://www.dirtworld.com/trails/trail.asp?id=13310&trail_name=Marsh%20Creek%20State%20Park%20Mountain%20Bike%20Trail
French Creek State Park
Loads of technical single track. Trails are filled with Rocks and long steep climbs. Pick up a map at the park office.
Directions: Take exit 23 from the PA Turnpike.
http://www.dirtworld.com/trails/trail.asp?id=440&trail_name=French%20Creek%20State%20Park%20Mountain%20Bike%20Trail
White Clay Creek State Park & Middle Run, Delaware
30+ miles of twisting trails
http://www.kencox.net/?page_id=29
Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Next rides for Team SAP
2009 LIVESTRONG Challenge:
The LIVESTRONG Challenge is the Lance Armstrong Foundation's (LAF) signature fundraising event. This annual series of cycling and running/walking events takes place in cities across the country, enabling people across the globe to support the LAF's mission to inspire and empower people affected by cancer. In 2009 the LIVESTRONG Challenge will take place in Seattle, WA (June 14); San Jose, CA (July 12); Philadelphia, PA (Aug 23); and Austin, TX (Oct 23 - 25). We're planning to welcome more than 20,000 participants across the country while raising significant funds for the fight against cancer. In 2008, The LIVESTRONG Challenge has raised more than $9.2 million dollars, and since inception in 1997, $51 million has been raised for the LAF. 2009 registration will begin December 1, 2008 at http://www.livestrongchallenge.org/.
2009 PA Dutch MS Ride - July 18 and 19 2009:
Starting just an hour's drive northwest of Center City Philadelphia, this cycling event of a lifetime take you through the rolling hills of Montgomery Country until you rich the scenic Amish farmlands of Chester and Lancaster counties. The unique route gives the event a unique spirit -- a sense of community perfectly captured by the Saturday night finish line party at Millersville University. This evening is a combined event with the Central PA Bike Tour, bringing you together with cyclists from across the state.
Register for Team SAP at
http://bikepae.nationalmssociety.org/
2009 MS City to Shore - Oct. 3 and 4 2009:
Cyclists travel from every corner of the globe to be part of the best cycling getaway in NJ. Starting near Philadelphia, City to Shore's exclusive route travels through blueberry fields and pine barrens before winding its way to Ocean City, one of the top family resorts in the country. In addition to everything that Ocean City has to offer, our Saturday finish area features live music, great food, children's activities and much more.
Register for Team SAP at
http://bikepae.nationalmssociety.org/
The LIVESTRONG Challenge is the Lance Armstrong Foundation's (LAF) signature fundraising event. This annual series of cycling and running/walking events takes place in cities across the country, enabling people across the globe to support the LAF's mission to inspire and empower people affected by cancer. In 2009 the LIVESTRONG Challenge will take place in Seattle, WA (June 14); San Jose, CA (July 12); Philadelphia, PA (Aug 23); and Austin, TX (Oct 23 - 25). We're planning to welcome more than 20,000 participants across the country while raising significant funds for the fight against cancer. In 2008, The LIVESTRONG Challenge has raised more than $9.2 million dollars, and since inception in 1997, $51 million has been raised for the LAF. 2009 registration will begin December 1, 2008 at http://www.livestrongchallenge.org/.
2009 PA Dutch MS Ride - July 18 and 19 2009:
Starting just an hour's drive northwest of Center City Philadelphia, this cycling event of a lifetime take you through the rolling hills of Montgomery Country until you rich the scenic Amish farmlands of Chester and Lancaster counties. The unique route gives the event a unique spirit -- a sense of community perfectly captured by the Saturday night finish line party at Millersville University. This evening is a combined event with the Central PA Bike Tour, bringing you together with cyclists from across the state.
Register for Team SAP at
http://bikepae.nationalmssociety.org/
2009 MS City to Shore - Oct. 3 and 4 2009:
Cyclists travel from every corner of the globe to be part of the best cycling getaway in NJ. Starting near Philadelphia, City to Shore's exclusive route travels through blueberry fields and pine barrens before winding its way to Ocean City, one of the top family resorts in the country. In addition to everything that Ocean City has to offer, our Saturday finish area features live music, great food, children's activities and much more.
Register for Team SAP at
http://bikepae.nationalmssociety.org/
Friday, October 24, 2008
Fall rides
Yes, fall is here. It's getting a little chilly, which doesn't mean you put your bike in storage. It means to dress in layers, always carry an old piece of newspaper - still the best windstopper when put between layers.
Team SAP encourages you to join the rides of the West Chester Cycling Club. They have great rides for various pace groups on weekends. Just check their website at:
http://www.westchestercycling.com
Or view the list of rides directly here:
http://www.wccyclingclub.com/viewrides/index.html
WCCC offers rides for various ability levels. Rides usually start from the parking lot at the corner of Gay, New Sts and Hannum Ave an West Chester and finish at the Iron Hill Brewery at Gay and High Sts. Weather permitting rides are scheduled from April through November.
We look forward to seeing you at one of the WCCC rides. And wear your SAP jersey.
Keep checking the blog as we will start posting Mountain bike rides during the fall/winter season.
SAP Jerseys can be ordered through Carla Donch - SAP front desk in Newtown Square.
Team SAP encourages you to join the rides of the West Chester Cycling Club. They have great rides for various pace groups on weekends. Just check their website at:
http://www.westchestercycling.com
Or view the list of rides directly here:
http://www.wccyclingclub.com/viewrides/index.html
WCCC offers rides for various ability levels. Rides usually start from the parking lot at the corner of Gay, New Sts and Hannum Ave an West Chester and finish at the Iron Hill Brewery at Gay and High Sts. Weather permitting rides are scheduled from April through November.
We look forward to seeing you at one of the WCCC rides. And wear your SAP jersey.
Keep checking the blog as we will start posting Mountain bike rides during the fall/winter season.
SAP Jerseys can be ordered through Carla Donch - SAP front desk in Newtown Square.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
MS 150 City to Shore - stories from Team SAP riders
SAP Slipstream
Did you ever ride in the slipstream of a fast train? Well, it was new to me, and it was a blast. Teaming up with others on the same pace led to a tingling speed that I have never gone to before – Allegro! Even a flat tire turned into an enjoyable experience as Uli and Klaus stopped to help. It was just great team spirit throughout, the SAP team, others on the train (like Andrew in the red shirt), everyone riding for the cause, and the fantastic volunteers. My MS champion Alex is excited to see the research on pace to have the weekly medication syringes replaced with more effective pills within 3 years. I hope we can help accelerate this research efforts in the slipstream of our collective spirit and collected donations.
-Thilo
***************************************
This was awesome! 75 miles on Sunday in 3:50. That SAP express train was something. You guys rock. Yes, my legs hurt, but what the heck. Even the Brooklyn boys realized that they couldn't keep up with us so they went to the rest stop. Go Team SAP!
7,000 people on wheels for a good cause - that is truly impressive.
Among many memories was the guy who joined the SAP train for a couple miles. At the next rest stop he thanked us for the pull and said "If we ever need software, it's gonna be SAP".
-Uli
***************************************
It was great to meet you all. We ride well together. I hope we can all do it again sometime soon.
-Garey
***************************************
Thilo, Uli, and I were flying past a long line of cyclists. Someone from J&J said, "SAP knows how to get it done!"
-Ben
***************************************
Just remember, at the conclusion of the ride - "Everyone wanted to be on TEAM SAP"
My favorites were:
* Johns killer launch every time someone came up on the left or tried to pop off the front.
* the guys in the lawn chair bikes with the radios, flags and windshields.
* 8000 the first time
* German ice cream at the first stop
* 8000 the second time
* the 18 year old red headed woman taking it higher on the return ride
* falling off the bike at the stop light
* 8000 the third time
* Herding the group for the boardwalk photo
* Saturday night dinner and sleep!
* Waking up Monday and still feeling my legs!
* getting yelled at by team Tania for not calling out for each passing cyclist
-Fran
***************************************
My favorites:
How about the Brooklyn train death grip and clicking brakes guy with the headphones on? I think Uli is still yelling at him in German in his sleep.
How about the guy that sat in and as you were coming back to hop back in he would say”……Do you want to get in” the one time I said sure no problem we can do all the work. Don’t think he got it.
Did anyone hear that Campbell’s soup drill sergeant telling her team to pick-up the pace? She was hysterical. BTW, she was yelling from the back of the group sitting in.
-John
Did you ever ride in the slipstream of a fast train? Well, it was new to me, and it was a blast. Teaming up with others on the same pace led to a tingling speed that I have never gone to before – Allegro! Even a flat tire turned into an enjoyable experience as Uli and Klaus stopped to help. It was just great team spirit throughout, the SAP team, others on the train (like Andrew in the red shirt), everyone riding for the cause, and the fantastic volunteers. My MS champion Alex is excited to see the research on pace to have the weekly medication syringes replaced with more effective pills within 3 years. I hope we can help accelerate this research efforts in the slipstream of our collective spirit and collected donations.
-Thilo
***************************************
This was awesome! 75 miles on Sunday in 3:50. That SAP express train was something. You guys rock. Yes, my legs hurt, but what the heck. Even the Brooklyn boys realized that they couldn't keep up with us so they went to the rest stop. Go Team SAP!
7,000 people on wheels for a good cause - that is truly impressive.
Among many memories was the guy who joined the SAP train for a couple miles. At the next rest stop he thanked us for the pull and said "If we ever need software, it's gonna be SAP".
-Uli
***************************************
It was great to meet you all. We ride well together. I hope we can all do it again sometime soon.
-Garey
***************************************
Thilo, Uli, and I were flying past a long line of cyclists. Someone from J&J said, "SAP knows how to get it done!"
-Ben
***************************************
Just remember, at the conclusion of the ride - "Everyone wanted to be on TEAM SAP"
My favorites were:
* Johns killer launch every time someone came up on the left or tried to pop off the front.
* the guys in the lawn chair bikes with the radios, flags and windshields.
* 8000 the first time
* German ice cream at the first stop
* 8000 the second time
* the 18 year old red headed woman taking it higher on the return ride
* falling off the bike at the stop light
* 8000 the third time
* Herding the group for the boardwalk photo
* Saturday night dinner and sleep!
* Waking up Monday and still feeling my legs!
* getting yelled at by team Tania for not calling out for each passing cyclist
-Fran
***************************************
My favorites:
How about the Brooklyn train death grip and clicking brakes guy with the headphones on? I think Uli is still yelling at him in German in his sleep.
How about the guy that sat in and as you were coming back to hop back in he would say”……Do you want to get in” the one time I said sure no problem we can do all the work. Don’t think he got it.
Did anyone hear that Campbell’s soup drill sergeant telling her team to pick-up the pace? She was hysterical. BTW, she was yelling from the back of the group sitting in.
-John
Monday, September 29, 2008
CITY to SHORE 2008: Team SAP riding the MS150
AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND - AN UNANIMOUS SUCCESS!!
Please accept my congratulations on a job well done by each of you as TEAM SAP made a significant impact on the City to Shore 2008!!!
Based on your early feedback, this event was a massive success!!!
Please take a minute to reflect on the great service you performed to your community!
As we unpack, wash the bikes, heal the sore muscles and cherish the memories of this great weekend, think of the teambuilding which took place and how we have tightened our SAP internal and Partner Community! Is it really conceivable at this time that anyone on TEAM SAP doesn't know our great friends and business partners at IDS SCHEER?
The unique dynamic of this type of event is quite apparent as we made new friends, rode, talked, laughed and shared stories with friends, volunteers, clients and of course those bravest of all, those ladies and gentlemen we met challenged by MS.
Can you imagine our TEAM SAP presence at the 2009 ride? Already dozens of you have introduced ideas and have already made preliminary plans for a year from now! That is Truly Amazing!
Also please don't forget the great social and health benefits of Cycling, as Lance Armstrong said, "there is nothing like being on a bike"
It is an honor to have worked with so many of you on this effort and I hope each of you feel the same!
My most sincere thanks to each of you!
Fran Fisher (Team Captain)
Please accept my congratulations on a job well done by each of you as TEAM SAP made a significant impact on the City to Shore 2008!!!
Based on your early feedback, this event was a massive success!!!
Please take a minute to reflect on the great service you performed to your community!
As we unpack, wash the bikes, heal the sore muscles and cherish the memories of this great weekend, think of the teambuilding which took place and how we have tightened our SAP internal and Partner Community! Is it really conceivable at this time that anyone on TEAM SAP doesn't know our great friends and business partners at IDS SCHEER?
The unique dynamic of this type of event is quite apparent as we made new friends, rode, talked, laughed and shared stories with friends, volunteers, clients and of course those bravest of all, those ladies and gentlemen we met challenged by MS.
Can you imagine our TEAM SAP presence at the 2009 ride? Already dozens of you have introduced ideas and have already made preliminary plans for a year from now! That is Truly Amazing!
Also please don't forget the great social and health benefits of Cycling, as Lance Armstrong said, "there is nothing like being on a bike"
It is an honor to have worked with so many of you on this effort and I hope each of you feel the same!
My most sincere thanks to each of you!
Fran Fisher (Team Captain)
Monday, September 15, 2008
Preparation for the big day: 9/27
Less than 2 weeks...
Are you ready???
Is your bike ready???
Please read the detailed mailings which are coming to your homes for logistical items.
TEAM SAP will hold the following events to prepare for the CITY to SHORE 2008 Ride:
1. TEAM SAP Conference call and Lunch in Newtown Square to outline the ride and after ride events - Q and A!!
2. TEAM SAP Pre-ride reception - details to be announced - anticipate Thurs. 9-26 location near Newtown Square
3. TEAM SAP Ride Start - All 75-100 mile riders will start together as a TEAM
4. TEAM SAP follow-up dinner and reception - TBD
5. TEAM SAP Attendance at the MS150 Banquet in November
6. Preparation for City to Shore 2009!!!!
Congratulations to fundraising star and the winner of the Trek Madone: Ben Tatterson!
Many thanks to our Sponsors!
Are you ready???
Is your bike ready???
Please read the detailed mailings which are coming to your homes for logistical items.
TEAM SAP will hold the following events to prepare for the CITY to SHORE 2008 Ride:
1. TEAM SAP Conference call and Lunch in Newtown Square to outline the ride and after ride events - Q and A!!
2. TEAM SAP Pre-ride reception - details to be announced - anticipate Thurs. 9-26 location near Newtown Square
3. TEAM SAP Ride Start - All 75-100 mile riders will start together as a TEAM
4. TEAM SAP follow-up dinner and reception - TBD
5. TEAM SAP Attendance at the MS150 Banquet in November
6. Preparation for City to Shore 2009!!!!
Congratulations to fundraising star and the winner of the Trek Madone: Ben Tatterson!
Many thanks to our Sponsors!
- Avaya
- IBIS Prof. Thome AG
- RWD Technologies
- Workflow One
- T-Mobile
An extra thank you to our very good friends at IDS Scheer!
Mandy, Niki, Heidi, Kim, Ann, Tim, Sascha, Mark, Charlie, Paul, Lutz and of course Dr. Scheer!!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
SAP Jerseys arrived!!!
THE JERSEYS ARE HERE!!!!!!!!!!
IF YOUR SPONSORSHIP IS $250 OR MORE -- PLEASE PICK UP YOUR TEAM JERSEY AT THE RECEPTION DESK AT
SAP HEADQUARTERS
IN
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA
3999 WEST CHESTER PIKE
ASK FOR CARLA.
IF YOU CANNOT PICK UP YOUR JERSEY, PLEASE CONTACT CARLA VIA EMAIL (c.donch@sap.com), PROVIDE YOUR ADDRESS AND SHE'LL MAIL IT TO YOU.
IF YOUR SPONSORSHIP IS $250 OR MORE -- PLEASE PICK UP YOUR TEAM JERSEY AT THE RECEPTION DESK AT
SAP HEADQUARTERS
IN
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA
3999 WEST CHESTER PIKE
ASK FOR CARLA.
IF YOU CANNOT PICK UP YOUR JERSEY, PLEASE CONTACT CARLA VIA EMAIL (c.donch@sap.com), PROVIDE YOUR ADDRESS AND SHE'LL MAIL IT TO YOU.
Saturday Sept 13, 8:30 farm ride Moorestown, NJ
Two more weeks until the big day. We'll test the New Jersey riding conditions with this scenic and flat farm ride. Similar conditions to the City to Shore ride. We are prepared for various pace and distance groups; and we'll try to get at least one group to do a 75 mile loop.
If you need help with adjusting your position, your shifters, if you need help with your new pedals or simply need to pump your tires - we are prepared to help out.
Thanks to our fearless leader Fran for leading this ride!
Driving directions to 600 Chestnut St Moorestown, NJ 08057
<http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=600+Chestnut+St,+Moorestown,+NJ+08057&geocode=&dirflg=&saddr=newtown+square,+pa&f=d&hl=en&sll=39.973654,-74.943636&sspn=0.011922,0.016522&ie=UTF8&z=11>
Directions from the SAP office...
Start address: Newtown Square, PA
End address: 600 Chestnut St Moorestown, NJ 08057
Start at: Newtown Square, PA
1. Head northeast on Chapel Rd toward St Albans Circle - 312 ft
2. At St Albans Circle, take the 1st exit onto St Albans Ave - 0.1 mi
3. Turn left at W Chester Pike - 3.0 mi
4. Merge onto I-476 S via the ramp to Chester - 8.5 mi
5. Take the exit onto I-95 N toward Philadelphia - 19.0 mi
6. Take exit 26 toward RT-90/Betsy Ross Bridge - 1.3 mi
7. Merge onto Betsy Ross Bridge E Partial toll road Entering New Jersey -
2.4 mi
8. Take the exit toward Hylton Rd/J Tipton Blvd/Suckle Hwy - 0.3 mi
9. Merge onto N Crescent Blvd/US-130 N Continue to follow US-130 N - 3.0 mi
10. Turn right at Riverton Rd - 2.9 mi
11. Continue on Chester Ave - 0.3 mi
12. Turn left at E Maple Ave - 0.2 mi
13. Turn left at Chestnut St - 16 ft
Arrive at: 600 Chestnut St Moorestown, NJ 08057
If you need help with adjusting your position, your shifters, if you need help with your new pedals or simply need to pump your tires - we are prepared to help out.
Thanks to our fearless leader Fran for leading this ride!
Driving directions to 600 Chestnut St Moorestown, NJ 08057
<http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=600+Chestnut+St,+Moorestown,+NJ+08057&geocode=&dirflg=&saddr=newtown+square,+pa&f=d&hl=en&sll=39.973654,-74.943636&sspn=0.011922,0.016522&ie=UTF8&z=11>
Directions from the SAP office...
Start address: Newtown Square, PA
End address: 600 Chestnut St Moorestown, NJ 08057
Start at: Newtown Square, PA
1. Head northeast on Chapel Rd toward St Albans Circle - 312 ft
2. At St Albans Circle, take the 1st exit onto St Albans Ave - 0.1 mi
3. Turn left at W Chester Pike - 3.0 mi
4. Merge onto I-476 S via the ramp to Chester - 8.5 mi
5. Take the exit onto I-95 N toward Philadelphia - 19.0 mi
6. Take exit 26 toward RT-90/Betsy Ross Bridge - 1.3 mi
7. Merge onto Betsy Ross Bridge E Partial toll road Entering New Jersey -
2.4 mi
8. Take the exit toward Hylton Rd/J Tipton Blvd/Suckle Hwy - 0.3 mi
9. Merge onto N Crescent Blvd/US-130 N Continue to follow US-130 N - 3.0 mi
10. Turn right at Riverton Rd - 2.9 mi
11. Continue on Chester Ave - 0.3 mi
12. Turn left at E Maple Ave - 0.2 mi
13. Turn left at Chestnut St - 16 ft
Arrive at: 600 Chestnut St Moorestown, NJ 08057
Monday, September 8, 2008
Less than 3 weeks left - get ready now!
Time flies. The City to Shore event is less than three weeks away.
If you want to make this a fun weekend, get in the saddle - this is the last call to get some training rides in. See 'Upcoming Events' on the left side.
Your teammates will assist you in adjusting your position on the bike, do some quick fixes on your bike for you, help you with tips and tricks in shifting gears,... learn the secrets of effortless cycling.
Please be sure your $250 pledge is met so you can ride with TEAM SAP!
Please review the MS website for relevant logistics, safety and other detailed information - this site is very comprehensive!!
http://bikepae.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/PAEBikeEvents?fr_id=8150&pg=entry
Team SAP Jerseys should be in hand in a few days!
You can still win the Trek Madone for the fundraising lead, sponsored by IDS Scheer - thanks for their generosity and for driving this event!!
If you want to make this a fun weekend, get in the saddle - this is the last call to get some training rides in. See 'Upcoming Events' on the left side.
Your teammates will assist you in adjusting your position on the bike, do some quick fixes on your bike for you, help you with tips and tricks in shifting gears,... learn the secrets of effortless cycling.
Please be sure your $250 pledge is met so you can ride with TEAM SAP!
Please review the MS website for relevant logistics, safety and other detailed information - this site is very comprehensive!!
http://bikepae.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/PAEBikeEvents?fr_id=8150&pg=entry
Team SAP Jerseys should be in hand in a few days!
You can still win the Trek Madone for the fundraising lead, sponsored by IDS Scheer - thanks for their generosity and for driving this event!!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Saturday August 16, 8:30 training ride Schulkyll River Trail
Following a special request we'll be back at the Schulkyll River Trail. We'll meet at the parking at the corner of Stoddard Ave and Harry St. in Conshohocken, 8:30am.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Stoddard+Ave+and+Harry+St.+Conshohocken,+PA&sll=40.072497,-75.306752&sspn=0.003497,0.00707&ie=UTF8&ll=40.070075,-75.309241&spn=0.006995,0.014141&z=16
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Stoddard+Ave+and+Harry+St.+Conshohocken,+PA&sll=40.072497,-75.306752&sspn=0.003497,0.00707&ie=UTF8&ll=40.070075,-75.309241&spn=0.006995,0.014141&z=16
The bike trail is flat and traffic free right into Manayunk. Also closed for car traffic is the West River Drive, so we'll share the road only for a short part of the ride.
We may split up into two groups to meet different distance and pace preferences.
By the way: The City to Shore event is just 7 weeks away. Time to join the SAP training group get some miles under your wheels.
Kristin, Bettina, Bill, Ben and Uli went out on this beautiful day - Art Museum and back with some speed work on West River Drive and climbing the famous Manyunk Wall.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Saturday ride: 7/12, 8.30am @ the Malvern Wawa (King St.)
Chester County, hilly, ~40-50 miles, ~16-18 mph,
Possibly a second group will go for a relaxed ~20-40 miles, 14-16mph (based on attendance)
Possibly a second group will go for a relaxed ~20-40 miles, 14-16mph (based on attendance)
Friday, July 25, 2008
Sunday ride: 7/27, 9.30am @ Betzwood Parking lot
Schulkyll River Trail, Valley Forge - Philadelphia (Conshohocken/Manayunk) and back. Flat, various pace groups. Led by Kristin and Bettina.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Next team ride, Sat 6/28; Volunteering
Looks like we have too much fun in Chester County. We'll meet at 8.30am on Saturday morning at the Wawa in Malvern (King Road). This week we are targeting the beautiful backroads of Chester Springs.
Volunteers, needed!
The Iron Hill Twilight Criterium will take place on: Saturday, July 5, 2008
The West Chester Bike Club needs you. Please don't schedule any Weddings, Birthdays, Births, Deaths, Funerals, Appendix Operations, Company Picnics, Hair dressing appointments or any other silly mandatory social obligations for this date. The 2007 Criterium was a great success and you can help making the 2008 version even better.
They are still in need of about 120 volunteers. You can go to the On-Line Volunteer Form link listed below to Volunteer.
The Iron Hill Twilight Criterium getst bigger every year. It is part of a Ten (10) race series with the finals in Las Vegas. The West Chester race is considered one of the premier races of the series. You should want to be a part of this outstanding community event.
The 2008 Volunteer Form is available on-line @:
Volunteers, needed!
The Iron Hill Twilight Criterium will take place on: Saturday, July 5, 2008
The West Chester Bike Club needs you. Please don't schedule any Weddings, Birthdays, Births, Deaths, Funerals, Appendix Operations, Company Picnics, Hair dressing appointments or any other silly mandatory social obligations for this date. The 2007 Criterium was a great success and you can help making the 2008 version even better.
They are still in need of about 120 volunteers. You can go to the On-Line Volunteer Form link listed below to Volunteer.
The Iron Hill Twilight Criterium getst bigger every year. It is part of a Ten (10) race series with the finals in Las Vegas. The West Chester race is considered one of the premier races of the series. You should want to be a part of this outstanding community event.
The 2008 Volunteer Form is available on-line @:
http://www.easternpaskicouncil.org/WCCC/VolunteerForm.htm <http://www.easternpaskicouncil.org/WCCC/VolunteerForm.htm>
USA Crit Series Calendar
Athens Twilight Athens, GA April 26
Tulsa Tough Tulsa, OK Jun 1
Harlem Skyscraper Classic New York, NY Jun 15
AT&T Downtown Austin Criterium Austin, TX Jun 21
Iron Hill Twilight Criterium West Chester,PA July 5
BC Cancer Foundation's Tour de Gastown Vancouver, BC July 16
Wells Fargo Twilight Criterium Boise, ID July 19
Presbyterian Invitational Criterium Charlotte, NC Aug 2
Chris Thater Memorial Criterium Binghamton, NY Aug 24
USA Crits Finals Las Vegas, NV Sept 25
http://www.ironhilltwilightcriterium.com/
Friday, June 20, 2008
Country ride on Saturday, 8:30am in Malvern
Saturday 6/21, we'll leave at 8:30am for a ride through the scenic Brandywine valley! Depending on turnout we'll either for two groups or ride multiple lops to accommodate various pace levels and distances. It's going to be a beautiful day!
Location: Wawa in Malvern (King Street) 8:30am. There is ample parking at the train station...
Location: Wawa in Malvern (King Street) 8:30am. There is ample parking at the train station...
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Country ride on Saturday, 8:30am in Malvern
Saturday 6/14, we'll leave at 8:30am for a ride through the scenic Brandywine valley! Bring plenty of water.
Location: Wawa in Malvern (King Street) 8:30am. There is ample parking at the train station...
Location: Wawa in Malvern (King Street) 8:30am. There is ample parking at the train station...
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Hot weekend: we'll leave at 8:30am on Saturday (Malvern start!); watch the race on Sunday (Conshohocken start)!
Saturday 6/7, due to the expected high temperatures we'll leave an hour earlier!
Location: Wawa in Malvern (King Street) 8:30am.
Sunday 6/8, watch the Philly pro race: The wall in Manyunk, Lemon Hill, Art Museum, ...
9:30am - meet at our usual spot in Conshohocken: corner of Stoddard Ave and Harry St.
The crown jewel and final leg of the 2008 Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling is the Philadelphia International Championship on June 8. More than 200 of the world’s top male professional cyclists descend upon the city of Philadelphia to race in the longest running and most important single-day cycling road race in the United States. The cyclists will complete 10 laps of a 14.4-mile circuit through Philadelphia. They will finish with three laps of Lemon Hill and Logan Circle, having logged 156 miles total in one of the biggest special sporting events in the country.
The day also includes the Commerce Bank Liberty Classic with more than 100 professional, international women cyclists competing. The 57.6-mile race consists of four laps of a 14.4-mile circuit through Philadelphia with four steep climbs up the grueling Manayunk Wall. The Liberty Classic is the final leg of the 2008 Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling for women and is held during the men’s International Championship on the same course.
http://www.procyclingtour.com/phila-mensfactsheet.htm?pab=1_3
Same place as usual in Conshohocken: corner of Stoddard Ave and Harry St.
Location: Wawa in Malvern (King Street) 8:30am.
Sunday 6/8, watch the Philly pro race: The wall in Manyunk, Lemon Hill, Art Museum, ...
9:30am - meet at our usual spot in Conshohocken: corner of Stoddard Ave and Harry St.
The crown jewel and final leg of the 2008 Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling is the Philadelphia International Championship on June 8. More than 200 of the world’s top male professional cyclists descend upon the city of Philadelphia to race in the longest running and most important single-day cycling road race in the United States. The cyclists will complete 10 laps of a 14.4-mile circuit through Philadelphia. They will finish with three laps of Lemon Hill and Logan Circle, having logged 156 miles total in one of the biggest special sporting events in the country.
The day also includes the Commerce Bank Liberty Classic with more than 100 professional, international women cyclists competing. The 57.6-mile race consists of four laps of a 14.4-mile circuit through Philadelphia with four steep climbs up the grueling Manayunk Wall. The Liberty Classic is the final leg of the 2008 Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling for women and is held during the men’s International Championship on the same course.
http://www.procyclingtour.com/phila-mensfactsheet.htm?pab=1_3
Same place as usual in Conshohocken: corner of Stoddard Ave and Harry St.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Next weekend rides...
We'll keep doing it so keep coming: Saturday 9.30am in Conshohocken. We'll meet at the parking at the corner of Stoddard Ave and Harry St. in Conshohocken, PA
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Stoddard+Ave+and+Harry+St.+Conshohocken,+PA&sll=40.072497,-75.306752&sspn=0.003497,0.00707&ie=UTF8&ll=40.070075,-75.309241&spn=0.006995,0.014141&z=16
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Stoddard+Ave+and+Harry+St.+Conshohocken,+PA&sll=40.072497,-75.306752&sspn=0.003497,0.00707&ie=UTF8&ll=40.070075,-75.309241&spn=0.006995,0.014141&z=16
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Come and join our Memorial Day weekend rides!
Saturday 5/24 ride: meet at 9:30am in Conshohocken (see earlier posts) to ride the Schulkyll Trail and perhaps Valley Forge Park. We may split in two groups (recreational/moderate)- with stop in Manayunk for coffee and/or breakfast.
Sunday 5/25 ride: meet at 9:30 at the SAP office in Newtown Square. We'll ride the beautiful Chester County/Brandywine Valley. Moderate pace.
Let's have some fun - great riding weather ahead!
Sunday 5/25 ride: meet at 9:30 at the SAP office in Newtown Square. We'll ride the beautiful Chester County/Brandywine Valley. Moderate pace.
Let's have some fun - great riding weather ahead!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Join us for the next ride! 5/17 at 9:30am, Conshohocken
Saturday 5/17 ride: Schulkyll Trail and perhaps Valley Forge Park, 9:30am at the usual spot in Conshohocken (see earlier posts).
Let's have some fun - looks like the weather will clear up: 70 degrees!
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Next training ride: 5/3 at 8:30am
Saturday 5/3 ride: Schulkill Trail and perhaps Valley Forge Park, 8:30am at the usual spot in Conshohocken (see earlier posts). This is an hour earlier than usual! Let's hope the weather will hold. No ride in case of rain!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Next training rides
Saturday 4/19 ride: Schulkill Trail and Valley Forge Park, 9:30am Conshohocken
Folks, looks like another great weekend for a bike ride. The idea is to meet at the usual spot in Conshohocken (see earlier posts) and ride northwest, cross the Schulkyll at Betzwood and then do a couple of loops through hills of the park.
A second group may stay on the Schulkill River Trail until Oaks for a flat and more leisurely ride.
We'll try to meet back at the Betzwood parking lot and go back to Conshohocken together.
Sunday 4/20 ride and watch: Chester County ride, 1:30pm Wawa in Malvern (King Street)
We'll ride the backroads of Chester County and the Brandywine Valley with an after ride party: beers and Cyclism Sundays (Liege-Bastogne-Liege/Amstel Gold Race?) on the big screen.
Please check ride posts frequently as announcements are subject to change!
Folks, looks like another great weekend for a bike ride. The idea is to meet at the usual spot in Conshohocken (see earlier posts) and ride northwest, cross the Schulkyll at Betzwood and then do a couple of loops through hills of the park.
A second group may stay on the Schulkill River Trail until Oaks for a flat and more leisurely ride.
We'll try to meet back at the Betzwood parking lot and go back to Conshohocken together.
Sunday 4/20 ride and watch: Chester County ride, 1:30pm Wawa in Malvern (King Street)
We'll ride the backroads of Chester County and the Brandywine Valley with an after ride party: beers and Cyclism Sundays (Liege-Bastogne-Liege/Amstel Gold Race?) on the big screen.
Please check ride posts frequently as announcements are subject to change!
Friday, April 11, 2008
April 11 training ride Schulkyll River Trail
Finally Spring is here! Now is the time to get your bike out, get your heart rate up and enjoy the outdoors.
Next training ride on Saturday 4/11, as usual 9.30am in Conshohocken - details see earlier post.
Ride lasts about 1.5 hours (25 miles) with an option for an additional 1 hour. It's a comfortable and enjoyable paced ride for all avid cyclists.
Weather: This ride will be canceled without notice for rain (drizzle doesn't count as rain).
If you'd like to announce any ad-hoc rides, just use the "comments" link associated to the latest training ride post.
Next training ride on Saturday 4/11, as usual 9.30am in Conshohocken - details see earlier post.
Ride lasts about 1.5 hours (25 miles) with an option for an additional 1 hour. It's a comfortable and enjoyable paced ride for all avid cyclists.
Weather: This ride will be canceled without notice for rain (drizzle doesn't count as rain).
If you'd like to announce any ad-hoc rides, just use the "comments" link associated to the latest training ride post.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
April 5th training ride
Next training ride on Saturday 4/5, as usual. 9.30am in Conshohocken - details see earlier post.
Ride lasts about 1.5 hours (25 miles, City and back) with an option for an additional 1 hour (Valley Forge and back).
It's a comfortable and enjoyable paced ride for all avid cyclists.
This ride will be canceled without notice for rain or snow. If it's simply cold, we roll.....
If you'd like to announce any ad-hoc rides, just use the "comments" link associated to the latest training ride post.
Ride lasts about 1.5 hours (25 miles, City and back) with an option for an additional 1 hour (Valley Forge and back).
It's a comfortable and enjoyable paced ride for all avid cyclists.
This ride will be canceled without notice for rain or snow. If it's simply cold, we roll.....
If you'd like to announce any ad-hoc rides, just use the "comments" link associated to the latest training ride post.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
TEAM SAP - Training Ride, Sat. 3-29-08 9:30AM Conshohocken, PA
OK, it was a little breezy ( but both ways ?) cool ( 33 degrees at the start, the Schulkyll and 476 were backed-up and we had two flats before the rolling start!
So, did we hesitate?
C'mon, we are SAP!!
With Grit and awakening strength from the hibernating leg muscles, we assembled, latched onto the machines began the climb toward cycling excellence!!
Mark, John and Jim joined this ride and Ben, Brian, Bill and of course Uli, our Olympic Champion and Trainer, lead us one pedal stroke after another!
Brian Surged out on the West River Drive, taking the lead toward Logan Circle, determined to show that cycling clothing is not required for Excellence. (Brian will retire the purple Gym shorts and invest in the real gear very soon!)
Mark lead the group on the return, and befuttled all with his ability to lead out in a headwind and chat up a conversation whith John. Mark's bike was the first clue, a fine machine, with a 6 inch drop from seat to bars - one look at that setup, and I knew we had a real veteran on the squad.
Ben's spirit remained despite the challenges his machine served up.Ben can deliver! Watch him ride, and deliver partner results for our Jersey Fund!!Jim's hard charging attitude was all he needed to get up those hills!Bill, in typical style made it all look too easy, despite the fact he spent most of Friday night and Sat. AM working extra long hours on a special project.
John Lead us to Valley Forge, bearing a backpack, (John rode straight from the office), with enough gear to last nearly a week - Was there a motor in that pack John? John is a powder-keg of explosive power!!
The Team split for a few different levels of riding for the last 15 miles or so and there were a few additional moments worth discussing on the next ride!Heading back from Valley Forge, the veteran group set up a pace line, as if to say, we must finish this ride with some TRUE SPEED! My speedometer said 235 Kilometers per hour!!!! ( it is defective)...but we were moving!!
We were strong, and ULI was strongest! as Mark said, it is very clear that he is a great rider, no question.Thanks for the training tips and the tow back to Conschohocken, ULI!!
TEAM SAP covered 50++ miles on Saturday, and we began to show the grit of a great team, out to get a strong jump on the season and achieve tremendous fitness for the City to Shore Ride!
Please come join us as we gain momentum and structure, but above all, we are having a blast!!Our Health Units and spirit are gaining as our collective efforts will, in some small way, help improve the lives of others.Many thanks and we will see you next Saturday!!
OK, it was a little breezy ( but both ways ?) cool ( 33 degrees at the start, the Schulkyll and 476 were backed-up and we had two flats before the rolling start!
So, did we hesitate?
C'mon, we are SAP!!
With Grit and awakening strength from the hibernating leg muscles, we assembled, latched onto the machines began the climb toward cycling excellence!!
Mark, John and Jim joined this ride and Ben, Brian, Bill and of course Uli, our Olympic Champion and Trainer, lead us one pedal stroke after another!
Brian Surged out on the West River Drive, taking the lead toward Logan Circle, determined to show that cycling clothing is not required for Excellence. (Brian will retire the purple Gym shorts and invest in the real gear very soon!)
Mark lead the group on the return, and befuttled all with his ability to lead out in a headwind and chat up a conversation whith John. Mark's bike was the first clue, a fine machine, with a 6 inch drop from seat to bars - one look at that setup, and I knew we had a real veteran on the squad.
Ben's spirit remained despite the challenges his machine served up.Ben can deliver! Watch him ride, and deliver partner results for our Jersey Fund!!Jim's hard charging attitude was all he needed to get up those hills!Bill, in typical style made it all look too easy, despite the fact he spent most of Friday night and Sat. AM working extra long hours on a special project.
John Lead us to Valley Forge, bearing a backpack, (John rode straight from the office), with enough gear to last nearly a week - Was there a motor in that pack John? John is a powder-keg of explosive power!!
The Team split for a few different levels of riding for the last 15 miles or so and there were a few additional moments worth discussing on the next ride!Heading back from Valley Forge, the veteran group set up a pace line, as if to say, we must finish this ride with some TRUE SPEED! My speedometer said 235 Kilometers per hour!!!! ( it is defective)...but we were moving!!
We were strong, and ULI was strongest! as Mark said, it is very clear that he is a great rider, no question.Thanks for the training tips and the tow back to Conschohocken, ULI!!
TEAM SAP covered 50++ miles on Saturday, and we began to show the grit of a great team, out to get a strong jump on the season and achieve tremendous fitness for the City to Shore Ride!
Please come join us as we gain momentum and structure, but above all, we are having a blast!!Our Health Units and spirit are gaining as our collective efforts will, in some small way, help improve the lives of others.Many thanks and we will see you next Saturday!!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Next Team SAP training ride: 3/29 at 9:30am in Conshohocken
We'll meet at the parking at the corner of Stoddard Ave and Harry St. in Conshohocken, PA
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Stoddard+Ave+and+Harry+St.+Conshohocken,+PA&sll=40.072497,-75.306752&sspn=0.003497,0.00707&ie=UTF8&ll=40.070075,-75.309241&spn=0.006995,0.014141&z=16
Weather forecast for Saturday looks good. No ride in case of rain, snow, hail!
Once again we'll ride the flat and traffic free Schulkyll River Trail. And we'll take it easy. We may split up into two groups to meet different distance and speed preferences.
Soon we'll test the hills in Valley Forge Park (well, the hills may actually test us).
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Stoddard+Ave+and+Harry+St.+Conshohocken,+PA&sll=40.072497,-75.306752&sspn=0.003497,0.00707&ie=UTF8&ll=40.070075,-75.309241&spn=0.006995,0.014141&z=16
Weather forecast for Saturday looks good. No ride in case of rain, snow, hail!
Once again we'll ride the flat and traffic free Schulkyll River Trail. And we'll take it easy. We may split up into two groups to meet different distance and speed preferences.
Soon we'll test the hills in Valley Forge Park (well, the hills may actually test us).
Win this incredible bike!
You can win THE TREK MADONE - Winner of 7 Tours de France
And it could be yours… Just win the Team SAP MS City to Shore fundraising competition.
Courtesy of SAP Business Partner - IDS Scheer
THANKS IDS!!
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