Training Rides
GuysRacing members regularly attend most of the rides listed below when not on race days. Average speed is approximate as tempo can vary depending on time of year and mood of group. Team members are encouraged to post and coordinate their training rides on the GuysRacing Listserve.
The Drives
Tuesdays - 6:30 pm
Location - Meet at Memorial Hall, North Concourse, in Fairmount Park or East Falls Bridge
Format - 3.5 laps on a 8.4 miles loop over East Falls Bridge then around Kelly and West River Drives, competitive race pace sprints, flat
Average Speed - 25 mph
Map - East Falls Bridge, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Great Valley Practice Criterium
Thursdays - 6:00 pm
Location - Great Valley Corporate Center (Off Route 29), Malvern
Format - 30 laps, sprint every 3rd lap, 30 miles, flat w/one riser
Average Speed - 20 to 25 mph
Map - Great Valley Parkway, Malvern, PA 19335
GuysRacing Genuardies Ride
Sundays - 9:00 am
Location - Holy Redeemer Healthcare Center (formerly Genuardies Groceries), Huntingdon Pike and Rockledge Avenue
Format - 50 miles, training tempo ride over rolling to hilly terrain, no ride on race day
Average Speed - 17 to 18 mph
Map - 821 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Museum "Italian Fountain" Ride
Saturday & Sunday - 9:00 am
Location - Philadelphia Art Museum, leaving from rear fountain circle
Format - 45 to 70 miles, rolling to hilly terrain, generally breaks into groups
Average Speed - 17 to 18 mph
Map - Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Northeast Airport Practice Criterium
Tuesday - 6:00 pm
Location - Red Lion (off of Academy Rd) Decatur and Drummond Roads, Philadelphia
Format - 1 hour + 5 laps, 1.3 mile laps, flat, sprint final lap
Average Speed - 25 mph
Map - 3100 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114
Suburban Cyclists Unlimited ACTS Ride
Saturdays - 8:00 am (9:00 am winter)
Location - ACTS Office Center, 375 Morris Rd.
Format - 40 to 60+ miles, rolling or hilly
Average Speed - 16 to 18 mph
Map - 375 Morris Rd, Lansdale, PA 19446
Suburban Cyclists Unlimited HHHS Ride
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 6:00 pm April and Sep; 6:30 pm in May, June, July, and Aug
Location - Hatboro Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Rd, between Babylon and Norristown Rds, Parking lot E, Horsham
Format - Ride loops back to HHHS at sunset, rolling or hilly, tail light recommended
Average Speed - individual speed groups represented from 10 up to 20+ mph
Map - 899 Horsham Rd, Horsham, PA 19044
Suburban Cyclists Unlimited Harleysville Ride
Wednesday- 6:00 pm
Location - Indian Valley Middle School, Harleysville
Format - Ride loops back to IVMS at sunset, hilly, tail light recommended
Average Speed - individual speed groups represented from 10 up to 20+ mph
Map - 130 Maple Avenue, Harleysville, PA 19438
Victory Brewery Ride
Tuesday - 6:00 pm
Location - Victory Brewery Company, Downingtown
Format - 28 miles, rolling to hilly terrain
Average Speed - 17 to 18 mph
Map - 420 Acorn Lane, Downingtown, PA 19335
NEW JERSEY
Greentree Practice Criterium
Thursdays - 6:00 pm (April to October)
Location - Greentree Office Park NJ, Greentree Road between Rt. 73 & Church, on Stow Rd.
Format - 1 hour, 1 mile laps, flat
Average Speed - 20 to 25 mph
Map - Stow Road, Evesboro, NJ 08053
Summit Cycling UNO Ride
Saturdays - 8:00 am (8:30 am winter)
Location - P J Whelihan's Pub (formally Pizzeria Uno), NJ Rt. 70 and Greentree Rd.
Format - 50 mile loop, 10 mile warm-up, 30 mile fast, 10 mile cool down, flat
Average Speed - 18 to 25 mph, breaks into groups
Map - 1854 E. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Summit Cycling WAWA Ride
Sunday - 9 am (After April, 8:00 am)
Location - Wawa, Moorestown
Format - 40+ miles, flat to rolling terrain
Average Speed - 17 to 18 mph
Map - 236 W Main St., Moorestown, NJ 08057
These are not GuysRacing sponsored rides, we just attend them.
Check the GuysRacing Listbot for our training rides.
Road Team News Archives
GUY'S Racing Club Proudly Debuts The Phoenixville Crit
High School junior Charlie Hanlon is wise beyond his years, and on June 20 he showed it. As Race Director, The Phoenixville Criterium presented by Guy's Racing Club was definitely an encore "Van Hanlon Production" as he did a great job all things considered. The feedback was all good from both officials and neighbors. Phoenixville is a town on the rebound and the community was pretty enthusiastic, and the outlook is favorable for a repeat next year.
Nice performances all around on this rainy day, including from the Masters 45+ group Guy's Sean O'Reilly who took second to Guy's shop and Mambo King strong man Keith Davies. The Cat 4 group that raced was outstanding. Guys Calvin Hoops gets the win, John Linville wins the field sprint for 3rd and did a phenomenal job helping Calvin's break to work. Turn 3 will now be known as "Calvin's Corner" since he left a fair amount of skin and plasma on the road as he was fully lined up for another win in the 3-4 race but went down on the bell lap. Visit the link below for complete race results.
Guy's Racing Club appreciates all those who came out in support this first time event. The club really wanted Charlie to earn his stripes as a Race Director, and now he sure has. Additionally, Charlie raised $450 for local charity "Phoenixville Area Children's Learning Center" on a rainy, windy day, and put on a good show.
Check out the following sites for:
News Story: http://www.examiner.com/x-6070-Philadelphia-Cycling-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Student-promotes-Phoenixville-Criterium-for-charity
Results: http://www.bikereg.com/Results/2009/06/20-Phoenixville-Criterium.asp
Photos, CAT 4: http://wellmon.smugmug.com/Bicycle-Racing/2009/Phoenixville-Crit-Men-Cat-4/8625938_nFPSA#569066784_WTSSN
Photos, Master 45+: http://wellmon.smugmug.com/Bicycle-Racing/2009/Phoenixville-Master-45/8626221_CoDgv#569083987_6xAZy
