Local Events

Here is a small list of recommended local bike rides, local runs.

Broad Street Run Philly

May.  A great run.  10 miles.  It is not all downhill, the first 5 miles roll and the last 5 are level with a downward slope all the way to the Naval Yard.  Very inspirational.  Thousands of well-wishers come out and support the runners.  Great transportation as well.  Park at the sports complexes and then take the train up Broad Street to the start.  The run finishes in the Naval Facility and you can walk back to your vehicle.

www.broadstreetrun.com

Philly Half-Marathon

September.  Another great Philly run.  Philly is regarded as a great city to do a fast run.  Fairly level terrain and not out in the open where you might get large winds.  Like the Broad Street Run, the Half-marathon is well supported by rest stops and thousands of well-wishers.  Start & finish near the Art Museum.  If you go early enough you can find street parking in the area, if you don't, pay for the day parking as spots are difficult to find.

Livestrong Philly

August.  Starts at Montgomery County Community College.  5k Run/Walk 10, 40, 70, 100 mile rides.  A great ride through Montgomery County.  Be aware, this is very hilly terrain.  Very well supported charity ride.  When not busy, Lance shows up.  Benefits the Lance Armstrong Cancer Foundation.  We have a big group of riders that do this every year, so come join our team!

www.livestrongchallenge.org

Bucks County Covered Bridge

October.  Dress Warm.  This ride always seems to be very hit or miss with the weather change.  If it's is decent weather, it's a fantastic ride in our backyard.  Very hilly terrain, there are rides on both Saturday & Sunday that are well supported.  Meets in Tinicum Park up River Road.  It never takes 15 minutes to get there, though it looks that close on the map!

Mercer County Triathlon

July.  2010 will mark our first time at this event.  But since it is another event in our backyard, might as well check it out.  Registration for triathlons are extremely popular right now, so if you're interested, sign up, because they sell out quickly.  We have a group of people already signed up, & we'll be training for this through the year.  If you are interested in joining one of our rides, runs, let us know.

www.cgiracing.com

AJF50 Ride for Autism

October. Great local ride.  12 mile family fun ride and a 50 mile chalenging road ride.  Starts and ends at Lower Makefield Township Building area.  Will hit much of the terrain you are used to seeing on your local rides.

www.ajfoundation.org 

Miles for Mission Ride

June.  Benefits Red Cross Levittown, Trenton Soup Kitchen, Bucks County Housing Group, Interfaith Housing & Development Corp.  5 & 10 (canal ride) 20, 40, 60 mile rides.  Ride starts at Macclesfield Park.

www.yardleychurch.org

Yardley Bourough 5k

June 13th.  830am.  Sign up at Active.com. Meets near Starbucks downtown, there is parking behind Firehouse Cycles.  Come down for a fast, championship timed run.