White Clay Bicycle Club

BCP's annual Fall Foliage Weekend
2022-10-21 12:00 - 2022-10-23 15:00 (America/New_York)
Complete package:
• 2 nights at the Hampton Inn & Holiday Inn Express of Hanover,
• Ride packets with a wide array of cue sheets & maps, ridewithgps.com route links,
• Schedule of group rides with Leaders all three days,
• Cycling around Gettysburg Battlefield, nearby off-road on York Heritage Rail Trail,
• Friday & Saturday dinners,
• Saturday & Sunday breakfasts,
• Cycling snacks and sandwiches to take along with you on rides,
• Post-ride therapeutic massages on Saturday afternoon,
• Parties, SAG, road markings, live music, & more, including
• “Wheely Good Smoothies” made on a “smoothie (blender) bike”.
• Plenty of sightseeing and local attractions for non-cyclist companions, also.

Details & registration are posted on BCP’s website at:
phillybikeclub.org, or, BCPweekends.orgEveryone is warmly invited to join us, regardless of club affiliation. Group discount available.
For any questions, please contact Linda, at: 267-251-7862 or lindabcpevents@yahoo.comEvent Location
Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express of Hanover
309 &305 Wilson Ave at Eisenhower Drive
Hanover, Pennsylvania 17331

C3 Ride to The Beach
2022-10-22 08:00 - 16:00 | Preston Ford, 4313 Preston Road, Hurlock, Maryland, 21643
This is a ride to the beach with rest stop and after party event.

New Holland Bicycle Race #1
2023-04-15 00:00 | New Holland Community Park, 400 Jackson Street, New Holland, 17757, United States
Race it or Ride it!
This is a 30 or 50+ mile event – 2000 to 4500 ft. of climb. Located in scenic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Easy access from Philadelphia, NJ, Delaware & Maryland. Cash and Prizes.
View videos and register at the website – NewHollandBicycleRace.com.

Legislative Bike Ride
2023-05-10 07:00 - 17:00 | Polly Drummond Shopping Center
The Delaware Department of Transportation and Delaware Bicycle Council are proud to support the 2023 Legislators Bike Ride! Senator Sokola sponsors this semi-formal ride with routes beginning from New Castle County and Sussex County, ending at Legislative Hall in Dover. The North riders can begin at the Polly Drummond Hill Shopping Center at 7:00 a.m. (57-miles). North riders can also start from Middletown Square (31-miles) to pick up the group. The South riders begin at Milton Governors Walk at 7:45 a.m. (37-miles). South riders can also start from Milford Square at the Tractor Supply Company (24-miles) or Mike & Mel’s Family Restaurant in Camden-Wyoming (4- miles) to pick up the group. Each group leader will try to accommodate joining riders as best as possible, but this is not guaranteed. Please adjust your route, schedule or cycling speed to arrive at the west side of Legislative Hall at 11:45 a.m. If you are unable to join a group but still want to attend the fun and ride to Legislative Hall, both groups will meet at EDEN HILL at 11:30 AM to ride in unity together.

There will be no scheduled refreshment stops along the routes. However, if needing replenishment please visit one of the local convenience stores or restaurants. A return bus ride from Dover back to Middletown and Polly Drummond Hill Shopping Center can be provided for a maximum of 25 riders on the Biking Blue Hens Bus. Please call 302-760-2260 or e-mail john.fiori@delaware.gov to reserve a seat, if you need a ride back as space is limited.

BCP's Annual Spring-n2-Cycling Weekend
2023-05-19 - 2023-05-21 | Susquehanna Valley, Lewisburg, PA, United States
Three-day cycling package in charming, historic town of Lewisburg, PA. Offered is a variety of riding distances from 15 to 75+ miles, covering mostly rolling terrain with some challenging climbs as well as flat roads along the river. This picturesque region of Pennsylvania is well-known for its local cycling teams and annual rides. All inclusive package of hotel, rides, meals and snacks.
Register at Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Annual Spring-n2-Cycling Weekend.

National Bike to Work Day Celebration in Newark
2023-05-19 07:30 - 08:30 | Mentors’ Circle, Newark, DE
Bike into work, but first, stop off and enjoy the food, hear brief messages from UD and government officials, celebrate with the biking community gathered, and register your attendance when you arrive. We expect to hear an important announcement from the City of Newark about the results of its recent application for “Bicycle Friendly Community” status through the League of American Bicyclists. In addition, with the City of Newark we will be co-presenting the 2023 Bicycle Friendly Community Leader Award to a very deserving individual.

Join a Bike Train to Ride in with Others
“Bike trains” will be leaving for the event from six locations around Newark. Please join in and ride to the event with one of the groups. Make sure you arrive at one of these locations by 7:15 a.m. that morning. Otherwise, you’re likely to be biking in solo.
(Click on map for viewable/downloadable version.)

Location A: John R. Downes Elementary School on Casho Mill Road
Location B: Fairfield Shopping Center on New London Road
Location C: Curtis Mill Park off Paper Mill Road
Location D: James F. Hall Trailhead on Wyoming Road (just east of Library Avenue)
Location E: STAR Tower front entrance on the UD STAR Campus
Location F: Chrysler Avenue at the service road adjacent to Elkton Road

2023 ACS PA Hope Ride
2023-05-21 07:00 - 17:00
Cyclist & hate cancer? The 11th annual Pennsylvania Hope Ride Against Cancer will take place on May 21st 2023 with the start/finish at the Donegal Insurance Training Center located in Marietta, Pa in the Susquehanna River Valley (12 miles west of Lancaster, PA). This charity ride raises funds for the mission of the American Cancer Society’s support for people in cancer treatment, including the Hope Lodge in Cheltenham, PA.
The ride offers several routes in the Amish countryside of Lancaster County: a Hearty 100 mile, Sublime 60 mile, Testy 30 mile and Family-friendly flat paved river trail distances of 7.5 to 22 miles. Since its inception, the ride has raised over $1.1 million to support the fight against Cancer.
Registration Fee $50, suggested fundraising minimum $150; (children under 15 with adult Reg fee $10, no fundraising).
Registration includes enrollment in the Hope Lodge Training Challenge
Click here for the brochure.

Ride for Justice
2023-06-03 07:30 - 17:00
Everyone deserves a second chance

Four years ago, a group of local cyclists came together to honor the memory of George Floyd, by raising money to support the fight for legal justice in Delaware. We’re honored and humbled that they’ve chosen to partner with the Delaware Center for Justice, recognizing the unique role that DCJ plays in the struggle for social justice in the First State.
Ride Description

This year’s family-friendly Delaware Ride for Justice offers five routes:

5 mile “Family Ride”
10 mile “Ice Cream Ride”
28 mile “Odessa Ride”
50 mile Distance Ride
84.6 mile Flagship Ride, in memory of the final 8 minutes and 46 seconds of George Floyd’s life – and in recognition of the nationwide movement for justice that emerged as a result.

All rides begin in Delaware City. These routes traverse a landscape suffused with the spirit of Delaware justice seekers. With 4 support stops, electronic GPS mapping and paper cue sheets, road markings, and ride-day support, the Ride For Justice will be a day of physical challenge, personal contemplation, and natural beauty.

Tour de Lebanon Valley
2023-06-10 06:30 - 14:30 | Lebanon Valley Expo Center, 80 Rocherty Rd, Lebanon, PA, 17042
Tour de Lebanon Valley
Lebanon, PA
June 10, 2023Ride Options: Metric Century, 26 mile “mid distance”, and a 6 mi family (rail trail)
Proceeds benefit: Lebanon Valley Conservancy, Lebanon bicycle Coalition, Community Health council of Lebanon, and Bicycle Recycle
The Metric and mid distance rides winds through rolling countryside, beautiful farmlands, forests, and historic sites. Both include moderate elevation changes. Check links from the maps on our website for actual elevation profiles. There are three rest stops on the metric and one on the mid distance. The family ride takes place on the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail.
There will be food, beverages, and music following the rides!
See website for full details!

New Holland Bicycle Race #2
2023-07-08 08:00 - 12:00
New Holland Bicycle Race #2
New Holland Bicycle Race #2. This is a 30 or 50+ mile event. 2200 to 4500 ft. of climb. Ride or race it! Located in scenic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Easy access from Philadelphia, NJ, Delaware & Maryland. Cash and Prizes. View videos and register at the website.
Location
New Holland Community Memorial Park
400 E. Jackson Street
New Holland, Pennsylvania 17557
Contact email: marketing@newhollandbicyclerace.com

The Nightmare Tour
2023-08-05 | Iron Spire Augus Antiques, 185 Stoudtsburg Rd., Reinholds, PA, 17569
This ride goes around the perimeter of scenic Lancaster and part of Berks County IN ONE DAY. The ride distances are 111, 177, 200, 225 and 24 hrs. with 8900 to 22,000 ft. of climb. The mother of them all. A MUST for the serious cyclist. Register at the website more than a week in advance.
Register at the website more than a week in advance. No day of registration.
Location
Stoudt’s Black Angus Antiques Mart (Clock Tower)
185 Stoudtburg Rd.
Reinholds, Pennsylvania 17569
Starting times: 12 midnight, 1:00 AM, 3:45 AM, 6:15AM; ENDS 12 Midnight
Website/Registration: TheNightMareTour.com

47th Brandywine Valley Tour
2023-08-27 | Brandywine Valley, PA, United States
The Delaware Valley Bicycle Club is pleased to offer our fully supported, highly acclaimed, Brandywine Valley Tour featuring covered bridges, picturesque villages, and amazing vistas! Enjoy any of seven gorgeous routes with 5+ rest stops serving varied menus including vegan/vegetarian and gluten-free options on request.
For the second year we are offering a combined road / gravel course. This scenic 50 mile ride with 10 miles of unpaved roads is best suited for gravel and cyclocross bikes or other bikes with 32mm or wider tires.
Our road courses are over low-traffic paved roads through the lush, rolling Chester County hills known for its thoroughbred horse farms and beautiful landscapes. Our longer routes venture into the horse and buggy farm areas of Lancaster County. Century riders will roll to a rest stop in the aptly named town of Paradise PA. History buffs will love the historic revolutionary war connection of the nearby Brandywine Battlefield Historic Site. Others will be charmed by beautifully shaded roads winding by the area’s many creeks and streams. Just a few miles before your ride’s end, cyclists on the 50 and 100-mile routes will roll into one of the region’s best “cow-to-cone” ice cream farms for a refreshing, free ice cream.
This is an all-outdoor event. Social distancing will be encouraged at our lovely rest stops and at the start/finish. Well-spaced pine tree shaded picnic table seating will be available for your dining and relaxing pleasure at the post ride party.
Your tour fees directly benefit the community! Proceeds after tour expenses are distributed to many community organizations. Past donations have included local trails and parks, non-profit cycling organizations and community schools and sports organizations.

Civil War Century 2023
2023-09-09 | Thurmont MD, Thurmont, MD, United States
A ride for everyone – Earn bragging rights on the long and mountainous routes, look at the mountains on the mid-length routes, or enjoy a short scenic tour. All routes are well marked, we also provide cue sheets, GPS course downloads, and maps are posted at the rest stops. Whichever route you choose, you will be cycling through some of the most beautiful countryside east of the Mississippi.

Scenic Schulkill Century
2023-09-10 | AIM Academy, River Road, Conshohocken, PA, United States
2023 Scenic Schuylkill Century features:

Town and Country Routes from 21 to 101 miles
Four covered bridges in Chester County
Valley Forge National Historic Park
Philadelphia Museum of Art and Boathouse Row
See route page for more details.

Rest stops at:

Aim Academy along the Schuylkill River Trail
Lloyd Hall — No. 1 Boathouse Row, near the Art Museum
Phoenixville YMCA
Chester County fire house at the far point of the route

Bike shop and mechanics on site
Registration includes:

Breakfast at the start
Fresh fruit and homemade baked goods at rest stops
Pizza Party at the finish
Printed cue sheets and GPS files for each route
SAG support with bike marshals along the route

44th Annual Covered Bridge Classic
2023-09-20 07:00 | Lancaster County, PA, United States
CHOOSE from one of following distances: 35 mi, 50 mi, 65 mi, 100mi
SEVEN well-stocked rest stops with varied riding foods, hydration, enthusiastic volunteers, maintenance stations, and SAG support.
TRIFECTA OPTION
You can register for three great events at one discounted price.
LODGING Discount at nearby Hampton Inns
NO day-of registration
REGISTER here: https://coveredbridgeclassic.com/

2023 SCU Summer Century
2023-09-23 | Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA, 18901
Four beautiful routes in Bucks County, PA and the scenic horse country of Hunterdon County, NJ.

33 Miles (+/-)
50 Miles (+/-)
64 Mile Metric Century (+/-)
100 Mile Century (+/-)

Pizza party at the finish

Baked goods, drinks and friendly SCU volunteers
at three well-stocked rest stops
SAG support
Well-marked routes
Cue sheets
Online route maps and GPX files
Free parking at the start/finish

New Holland Bicycle Race #3 (race it or ride)
2023-10-14 08:00 - 12:00 | New Holland Community Park, 400 Jackson Street, New Holland, 17757, United States
This is a 30, 50+ and 82 mile event. (2200, 4600 & 6000 ft. of climb). Ride or race it! Located in scenic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. We provide ridewithgps, cue sheets, road marking, bottled water, energy bars and fixed bathrooms.
Easy access from Philadelphia, NJ, Delaware & Maryland. Cash and Prizes. View videos and register at the website.
NewHollandBicycleRace.com
Location
New Holland Community Memorial Park
400 E. Jackson Street
New Holland, Pennsylvania 17557
Contact email: marketing@newhollandbicyclerace.com

Running Fest
2023-10-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Baltimore Inner Harbor, 561 Light St, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Corrigan Sports Enterprises are looking for riders to ride the 26.2 13.1 and 10k 5k course to help lead the runners on the 14th in Baltimore Inner Harbor start. To volunteer, contact info: k.corrigan@geiger.com

CANCELLED - C3 Film Fondo Beach
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-22 | Cape Henlopen State Park, 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr, Lewes, DE, 19958, United States
C3 Film Fondo Beach combines 2 days of bike riding with 5 bike films.
Cyrille Vincent, who is the director of Whirlwind, a documentary about legendary cycling champion Major Taylor, is scheduled as a special guest.

Enjoy a wonderful location in Rehoboth Beach for a great price of $65.

Annual Fall Foliage Weekend
2023-10-20 08:00 - 2023-10-22 17:00
Gettysburg, Hanover, and York are in south-central PA, in Adams and York Counties. The surrounding countryside is filled with peaceful landscapes, horse farms, and historic Civil War landmarks. The cities of York and Gettysburg also offer a vast assortment of museums and galleries, farmers’ markets, cafes, shopping, wineries, etc. History and photography buffs alike will enjoy and savor all there is to see and do in the blazing autumn colors!

Gritty City Main Line
2024-03-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Delacy Sports Complex, 530 West Lancaster Avenue,, West Chester, PA, United States
Hone your off-pavement skills, meet new friends, and have some fun during the Gritty City Gravel Series.
PLEASE NOTE THIS RIDE BEGINS AND ENDS AT A REMOTE LOCATION. AFTER THE RIDE, VISIT THE NEW WAYNE STORE FOR BEVERAGES, REFRESHMENTS, AND BRAGGING RIGHTS!
This ride begins and ends at the Delacy Sports Complex in West Chester. We’ll ride about 40 miles on road and mixed terrain. This challenging ride is geared toward riders with fitness and comfort with off-road technical skills. With over 3000 feet of elevation, it’s designed for riders with solid fitness.

14+mph, Nosebleed pace, red wristband
11-12mph, Spicy Pace, blue wristband
10-11mph: Peppery pace, Pink wristband

After the ride, head over to our beautiful new Wayne store for beer, snacks and bragging rights. The new store is located at 530 West Lancaster Avenue, just west of the old store.
Gravel is lurking everywhere, so get ready to explore the dirt outside your door and join us for a new route every first Sunday of the month from December – April.
Helmets are required, and lights and hydration are recommended.

Brommie Breakfast Roll
2024-03-16 08:30 - 09:30 | Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
BROMPTON RIDERS! Join us for this 6th (or 7th?) bright and early Brompton ride around historic central Philadelphia.
We’ll meet up at the center info booth inside Amtrak 30th St. Station at the dot of 8:30 a.m. for a quick group photo, then unfold and pedal off at a civilized pace, fetching up at the PHILLY BIKE EXPO right around opening time.
And YES, Brompton Bicycles will be live at the Expo, ready to answer all your questions in great detail!
FREE, but please note that this is a BROMPTONS-ONLY RIDE.
(Your local, canonized Brompton Dealers – Trophy Bikes and Transport Cycles – will be happy to sell you one before the ride!)

Cross Checkers Bawl
2024-03-16 17:29 - 19:30 | Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
A SHORT RIDE + TOAST TO THE MOST
AVERAGING BIKE EVER DESIGNED:
THE Surly CROSS CHECK, 2000-2023
The SURLY Cross Check frame was first offered in 1999, followed by a complete bike in 2000.
It was a sleeper hit from the start. At Trophy Bikes, we called the Cross Check, “The FENDER TELECASTER of bikes.” It wasn’t the best/most of anything, but a Cross Check was pretty good at practically everything.
Parent company QBP said CCs were still selling OK, but the push to make every bike use disc brakes to stop, and the success of SURLY’S Straggler (pretty much a disc Cross Check) led to the CROSS CHECK being discontinued in 2023, the longest run of any SURLY.
This ride is Party-Paced, ends close to the start, in plenty of time to make your Saturday Night festivities.
PLEEZ:
Ride your CROSS CHECK if you got one (look at Craigslist!), or ride your SURLY of any type.
Or jeez just ride a steel bike. Carbon fiber bikes may be subject to keying.
AND ALSO:
Helmet and lights, duh. BRING 4 quarters or a dollar bill for the prize pot!

Hell of Hunterdon
2024-03-24 07:30 - 16:00 | Princeton Elks Lodge, 354 Route 518, Blawenburg, NJ, 08504, United States
The Hell of Hunterdon is the Mid-Atlantic’s Premier Spring Classic & Mixed Surface Ride; it is the ideal way to open your cycling season. The courses wind their way through scenic farmland and country towns in New Jersey’s Sourland Region.

We are offering 3 Official Course Lengths in 2024; the courses have been modified due to the affects of Hurricane Ida (2 bridges on our former route are still out)

The Long Course is 81 miles with 13 dirt, gravel, and hardscrabble sectors (16% of the course). Total elevation gain is ca 5800 feet (according to RideWithGPS). This Course has 2 Aid Stations.
The Medium Course is 55 Miles long with 8 unpaved sectors (13% of the course). Total elevation gain is ca 4000 feet (according to RideWithGPS). This course has 1 Aid Station
The Short Course is 31 miles with 4 unpaved sectors (10%) of the course). Total elevation gain is ca 2000 feet (according to RideWithGPS). This course does not have any Aid Stations
All Courses can be shortened by 5 miles, which also removes ca 500′ of elevation gain, by taking the posted short cut.

The ride is followed by a Post Ride Celebration that includes hot food, cold drinks, and door prizes in a festive indoor/outdoor environment.

Gritty City Philly
2024-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Trek Bicycle Manayank, 4159 Main St, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Dirt is right outside your door. Gravel ride led by Trek Store. Limited tickets available. No drop rides—3 speeds.
Hone your off-pavement skills, meet new friends, and have some fun during the Gritty City Gravel Series.
We’ll kick each ride off from Trek Bicycle Philadelphia and ride about 20 miles at a no-drop pace on mixed terrain.
Gravel is lurking everywhere, so get ready to explore the dirt outside your door and join us for a new route every first Sunday of the month from December – April.
Helmets are required, and lights and hydration are recommended.

New Holland Bicycle Race #1
2024-04-20 08:00 - 16:00 | Community Memorial Park, 400 Block of East Jackson St., New Holland, PA, United States
The New Holland​ Bicycle Race is a 50+ mile open road course starting and ending at the Community Memorial Park in the Borough of New Holland. We also have a 30 mile loop for the intermediate cyclist which has big rolling hills with one good climb and a downhill coast back to the Community Park. Ride is open to anyone 21 years old and older.

Fleche Buffoon
2024-04-21 08:00 - 16:00 | New Hope Solebury Upper Elementary School, 186 W Bridge St, New Hope, PA, 18938, United States
A “Spring Classic” for those of you who don’t particularly like riding on dirt roads. The Fleche Buffoon is our tribute to the Ardennes Classics (Fleche Wallonne, Amstel Gold Race & the oldest of the classics, Liege-Bastogne-Liege).
We now offer 2 hilly courses (ca 62 and 76 miles) through the Bucks County, PA & Hunterdon County, NJ countryside. The challenging courses feature up to 14 steep climbs over its route. Along the way there will be miles of country roads, scenic farmland and quaint river towns. In true Amstel fashion, on the long course, there will even be an authentic Dutch windmill along the course (in Holland Township no less). Both courses share a single aid station, just prior to where the courses split.
These courses are entirely paved, no dirt or gravel, unlike our other Spring Classics, the Hell of Hunterdon, the Fools Classic, and the Sourland Semi-Classic. Well, the marquee climb (Uhlerstown Rd) is in crap condition, with lots of debris and loose gravel, but technically it is paved…

Ocean to Bay Bike Tour
2024-04-26 08:00 - 2024-04-27 17:00 | Christian Conference Center, 15 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Bethany, DE, United States
Join cyclists of all levels in the Quiet Resorts for a cycling tour through Sussex County Delaware’s beautiful beaches, bays, and beyond! This year is special as we celebrate the 35th Coral Anniversary of this beloved ride. This award-winning event, presented by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, offers cyclists a 10-mile Coastal Cruise, 30-, 50-, metric century and century ride on flat terrain. Select a combo option to include the 10 mile Coastal Cruise, benefitting the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays that can be completed at any point during the Bike Tour Weekend.

C3 Tri-County Classic
2024-04-27 00:00 - 23:59 | Talbot County Community Center, 10659 Hiners Lane, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
Spring Cycling Event on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
Saturday, 27 April 2024
Early bird coupon early10 for $10 off until 12-31-23

Registration Only $55 Per-Rider

Distance Options
100 Miles (Ferry, Tri-County)
65 Miles (Ferry, Tri-County)
36 Miles (Ferry Classic)
23 Miles (No Ferry, Tunis Mills Talbot County Only)
Location & Parking
Start & Finish at
Talbot County Community Center
10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601
Ice Cream Pit Stop
https://scottishhighlandcrea

Cycle for Cecil
2024-04-27 08:00 - 15:00 | Elkton Fair Hill Grounds, 4640 Telegraph Road, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States
Riders will enjoy beautiful scenic routes of either 15, 35, or 65 miles featuring historic sites, open farmland, streams, the Susquehanna River, lush forests and breathtaking scenery.
