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Our membership fee is one of the best bargains around!! Welcome back to all of our SCU members who have renewed their memberships and hoping to encourage our non-members to join our ranks. We are excited to have over 2,100 cyclists in our Meetup Group but we would be even more excited to have all of you become dues paying SCU members. So what are the benefits you will receive with your SCU membership you may ask? Here are just a few:
- insurance coverage if an accident occurs while participating on a SCU ride
- access to all SCU events including our picnic, awards banquet, tailgate parties and many more
- discounts at designated local bike shops & Summer Century Event
- monthly newsletter
- and most importantly- supporting our cycling community especially our experienced and dedicated ride leaders who work hard at providing our members with the best & safest routes throughout the region that accommodate all rider abilities The SCU member fees help to sustain our club so please consider becoming a member today! To join simply click on https://tinyurl.com/scumembership.
Please feel free to contact me at [membership@suburbancyclists.org](mailto:membership@suburbancyclists.org) or anyone on our Executive Committee if you have any questions or comments.
Hope to see you on the road.
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Welcome to Suburban Cyclists Unlimited! We are a non-profit community of recreational cyclists riding at various paces as we tour the roads and trails of our surrounding counties in Southeastern Pa, predominantly in Montgomery and Bucks. Weekday and weekend rides are available as well as social and bike events throughout the year.
You can visit our club website at www.suburbancyclists.org
You can join this Meetup to get notifications of upcoming rides. It is open to members and prospective members. As a Meetup member you are welcome to try some of our many rides as a guest. If you like riding with us (we promise you will), we hope that you will join the club by going to https://tinyurl.com/scumembership . When you join the club you will enjoy benefits such as discounts at local bike shops, participation in club social events, a discount for our Century rides, club riding gear and more. Membership is only $30 per year for an individual and $40 per year for a family.
Hope you will join us for a ride soon! Please remember to bring your helmet and your smile.
Three scenic, fully-supported routes in Bucks County, PA, of 33, 50 and 63 miles. Same great start location, new 63 mile route.
**CLICK HERE **for more details and registration.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Friday Frolic w/LMc Horsham Library > Back Yard Beans Lansdale, 41miHorsham Township Library, Horsham, PA
##### Fri May 2, 2025 - Friday Frolic w/Linda Horsham Library to Back Yard Beans in Lansdale
Level C+: 12-13mph, 41 (or, short-cut ) miles. Meet at Horsham Township Library. The ride leaves at 9:30 am. Pretty loop through Montgomery and Bucks Counties. Optional quick rest stop at Tabora Farm at Mile 17. There's also a Wawa at Mile 25. Back Yard Beans in downtown Lansdale is at Mile 31. Total climbing 2006 ft, with most of the climbing in the middle of the route. Average 49 ft/mile. Plan to return by 1:30pm, due to chance of rain later in the afternoon. The route can be shortened if needed, to return earlier.
GENERIC DESCRIPTION: Enjoy scenic adventures by bike on most Fridays, throughout the year. Explore pretty, peaceful roads in suburban counties. Starting points will vary, so that we can cycle through different regions. Please check daily calendar for details of each Friday's route -- terrain, mileage, rest stops, etc. Cue sheets and on-line route map provided for each ride. If weather conditions are not conducive to cycling, this ride may be replaced by a hike/walk. As long as we are enjoying outdoor exercise, and Mother Nature, in the company of friends, we'll have a memorable outing. Cue sheets will be available. The on-line route map is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38189715. Preregistration is required, please preregister by Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:45 am.
Leader: Linda McGrane, mcgrane_linda_a@yahoo.com , 267-251-7862 - SCU Best of Bucks Volunteer Ride, 34.1M (12 mph) & 50.9M (13/14/15 mph) 8:30 AMPeaceValley park boat launch, Doylestown, PA
BEST OF BUCKS (BOB) METRIC CENTURY VOLUNTEER RIDE
All those who have or intend to VOLUNTEER for planning, preparation and day-of event work are invited to ride the 34.1 or 50.9 mile course and enjoy many of the same scenic roads planned for the event.
If you haven't volunteered yet, now is the time! Click the link to the SignUpGenius, and choose a volunteer role:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AFA62EA7FFCE9-55897083-2025#/NEW SIGN IN PROCESS:
PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK https://forms.gle/hZgVP1FsBd4H1YbA9 AND COMPLETE THE PRE-RIDE ON-LINE REGISTRATION FORM.You can also use the info in the SignUpGenius to contact:
Sharon Hansen, Best of Bucks Baking Boss and/or
Kevin Olsavsky, Volunteer CoordinatorKatie will lead the 34.1 mile route at the 12 mph pace.
34.1 Mile Route- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50264633For the 50.9 mile route: Judith P., Dave T. and Steve M. will lead the 13, 14 and 15 mph paces, respectively.
50.9 Mile Route- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50121266Additional Ride Leaders will be added as necessary.
Both routes will have a refueling rest stop with cold beverages and snacks at Hansell Park. (mile 20.8 for the 34.1 mile route and mile 37.6 for the 50.9 mile route). A Port-a-loo will be available at mile 12.3 (Landis Park) for the 34.1 mile group. Restrooms and a refueling rest stop with cold beverages and snacks and will be available at mile 15.9 (Three Mile Run Boat Access Area for Lake Nockamixon) for the 50.9 mile route.
PLEASE RSVP FOR HEAD COUNT FOR PLANNING FOOD AND DRINK.
ALSO, PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH SPEED YOU PLAN ON RIDING - 15 mph ride from Wycombe Train to Princeton a make up for last weekendWycombe Train Station, Wycombe, PA
53 mile Ride from Wycombe Train Station PA to Princeton University NJ
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37730483
This is not very hilly ride with about 2500 ft elevation (47 ft/mi).Rest stop at either Delizioso Bakery+Kitchen or D'Angelo Italian Market.
Refreshments are provided after the ride.
