Ben Franklin Bridge 38 miles F RSVP required

About this event

Join a limited number of bicycle friends from the Wilmington and Lancaster clubs on a ride over the Ben Franklin Bridge.

We will park our cars at the Malvern SEPTA Train Station, 61 North Warren Ave, Malvern, leaving to ride at 11am. We will ride down Bridge Street pass Wegman’s and jump on the Chester Valley Trail. In Norristown the trail connects to the Schuylkill River Trail, which we will ride to the Art Museum in the city. After the Art Museum, we will connect to Race Street, ride Race Street across the city to 5th Street that will lead us to the bridge. After crossing the bridge we will ride to a park where we can take pictures of Philadelphia across the river. Coming back across the bridge, we will ride down Arch Street to the Reading Market where we will lock our bikes while we stop to eat. After eating we will ride to the Suburban Station, 15th & JFK. At the station you will need a SEPTA pass or purchase one. The fare should be around $8.00. Two bicycles are allowed on each car of the train for the one hour trip back to Malvern. This ride is limited to a total of 8 riders.

The following are required: -a helmet for each rider -have a tube so someone can fix your flat Philadelphia is a bike friendly city and lots of fun but: -you must have flashing red light system on the rear of your bike -you must have a rear view mirror system so you know what is behind you at all times -every day bicycles are stolen in the city. At Reading Market you must lock up and secure your bike -you must follow and stay with the leader of this ride. No going ahead Please call or text me with your questions

Richard Conner

From Lancaster Bicycle Club (LBC) Meetup