The Bicycle Club of Philadelphia (BCP), founded in 1979, is dedicated to the encouragement of all aspects of bicycling, including touring and mountain biking.

The purpose of the club is: to sponsor recreational cycling activities, encourage bicycling as a transportation alternative and to promote bicyclists' rights and safe bicycling practices. BCP is a volunteer, non-profit organization. BCP membership runs from April 1st to March 31st.

Dues are $15 if you get the QR newsletter by email or from the Website, $20 if you get the paper newsletter via US mail. Membership provides you with our monthly 12 page newsletter, the "Quick Release"- chock full of rides and cycling information- and also entitles you to discounts at many area bike shops!

Click to view a sample newsletter or click to JOIN BCP!

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Schuylkill River Bike Trail
This is a link to four slides shows about the trail from Valley Forge to Manayunk (be patient, the slides load slowly).

BCP offers many regular rides, for both beginners and advanced riders. Cycling around the Philadelphia area is always special and that's true all season long!

Everyone is welcome on our rides, regardless of whether you are a member. Just bring a helmet and your bike!

Click on any of the event titles for more information.

Next Meeting:
   Friday, April 20th