Sunday June 21, 2009 is our 30th event. We hope to make it bigger and better than ever.
Keep watching this blog for updates.
You can go online to register at www.biyclecoalition.org.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Friday, June 13, 2008
Getting There By Bus Or Train
If gas prices got you down, or if your bike is your vehicle then you may have the option to take public transportation.
Here is a brief overview of Bikes on Board rules for Local Bus and Rail Systems:
- Bikes Racks on All Buses
- Regional Rail - 5 bikes per space permitting.
- No Bikes on Trolley Lines
- Market Frankford El, Rt 100 and Broad St Subway Bikes allowed 2 bikes per car Best Bets
- RiverLINE - Hanging Bike Racks on All Trains (6 bikes per train) Best Bet
- Atlantic City Line/NE Corridor Line - 2 bikes per car.
- Bike Racks on Buses
- Bikes Allowed in Baggage Compartment on Motorcoach Buses
- Bikes Allowed On All Trains Lindenwold, Woodcrest, Broadway, 8th and Market and 15-16th Locust have Elevator Access to Trains Best Bet
Be aware that space for bicycles on trains is limited and others may have the same idea as you. Leave as early as possible.
For more information about taking your bike on the bus or train go the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia bikes on transit page.
Find a bus or train route near you - http://phillymap.com
Contact UsWe can answer your questions about taking your bike on transit, please contact John Boyle, the Bicycle Coalition Advocacy Director, at john@bicyclecoalition.org or (267) 253-7958.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Bike Freedom Valley Route Markings
Bike Freedom Valley Route markings are white and are the stenciled letters BFV with an arrow pointing where you need to go.
Typically there should be 2 arrows before the turn and one after to confirm that you made the correct turn.
All markings are in white EXCEPT THE EXTRA LOOP OUT OF VALLEY FORGE IN CHESTER COUNTY, which is PINK so you can tell whether you're entering the park or on the extension loop.
REMEMBER, there are no markings in Valley Forge National Park, however, you can pick up park maps at the start, Villanova, or Betzwood at the park entrance.
Typically there should be 2 arrows before the turn and one after to confirm that you made the correct turn.
All markings are in white EXCEPT THE EXTRA LOOP OUT OF VALLEY FORGE IN CHESTER COUNTY, which is PINK so you can tell whether you're entering the park or on the extension loop.
REMEMBER, there are no markings in Valley Forge National Park, however, you can pick up park maps at the start, Villanova, or Betzwood at the park entrance.
What's a cue sheet?
A cue sheet is a list of directions cyclists use to get from one rest stop to the next around route.
For those of you new to cycling and/or organized rides here's how to use a "cue sheet" to follow your route.
Typically a cue sheet has:
1) the segment mileage (mileage between turns)
2) total distance
3) abbreviated direction, i.e. L =left, R=right, etc.
4) street name and other information
The cue sheet is set up in columns as seen in the short sample below:
Seg Total Way Directions
.02 2.2 R at Traffic Light, Meetinghouse Rd
0.0 2.2 QR Hudson Ln
0.8 3.0 > Maple Ln
0.3 3.3 BR TRO Maple Ln
The cue sheet should also have a Key at the begining or end listing all the abbreviations use.
The most common are:
L = Left
R = Right
BR = Bear Right
BL = Bear Left
QR = Quick Right (quick refers to the distance from the previous turn)
QL = Quick Left
TRO = To Remain On
> or Bec = Becomes
SRT = Schuykill River Trail (on our cue sheets)
For those of you new to cycling and/or organized rides here's how to use a "cue sheet" to follow your route.
Typically a cue sheet has:
1) the segment mileage (mileage between turns)
2) total distance
3) abbreviated direction, i.e. L =left, R=right, etc.
4) street name and other information
The cue sheet is set up in columns as seen in the short sample below:
Seg Total Way Directions
.02 2.2 R at Traffic Light, Meetinghouse Rd
0.0 2.2 QR Hudson Ln
0.8 3.0 > Maple Ln
0.3 3.3 BR TRO Maple Ln
The cue sheet should also have a Key at the begining or end listing all the abbreviations use.
The most common are:
L = Left
R = Right
BR = Bear Right
BL = Bear Left
QR = Quick Right (quick refers to the distance from the previous turn)
QL = Quick Left
TRO = To Remain On
> or Bec = Becomes
SRT = Schuykill River Trail (on our cue sheets)
Thursday, May 15, 2008
FAQs
Notice the section on the right, filled with your frequently asked questions. If you don't find the info you want here please feel free to email me: jill@bicyclecoaltion.org
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
If You don't find it here?
Don't forget, for more info check the link to "Older Posts" at the bottom of the page.
If I drive where do I park/How do I get there?
There is plenty of on street parking for Bike Freedom Valley.
Registration is at Lloyd Hall behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Kelly Drive and Waterworks Drive. Across Kelly from Waterworks Dr is Sedgely Dr. You can park anywhere on Sedgeley. There are also several lots near the Lemon Hill Mansion. For Center City Parking information go to philapark.org
Of course you could come to Bike Freedom Valley via regional rail, subway or the PATCO High Speed Line. Bikes allowed on all lines all day on Sundays or put your bike on the front of a bus. When you get close you can bike to the start. This reduces your carbon footprint and saves your legs for a great ride.
If you need transit or trip planning info go to www.septa.com and ridepatco.org.
Registration is at Lloyd Hall behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Kelly Drive and Waterworks Drive. Across Kelly from Waterworks Dr is Sedgely Dr. You can park anywhere on Sedgeley. There are also several lots near the Lemon Hill Mansion. For Center City Parking information go to philapark.org
Of course you could come to Bike Freedom Valley via regional rail, subway or the PATCO High Speed Line. Bikes allowed on all lines all day on Sundays or put your bike on the front of a bus. When you get close you can bike to the start. This reduces your carbon footprint and saves your legs for a great ride.
If you need transit or trip planning info go to www.septa.com and ridepatco.org.
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