Bike Philly 2008

I rode Bike Philly 2008 yesterday - the 30 mile route. The good parts: excellent route signs and volunteers.



I usually manage to get lost at least once on any ride, but even I didn't get lost. I give this ride A+ for the route itself - who knew there was a Greenland Drive in Fairmount Park ? not me !

It's probably a perfect ride for families and kids - how many kids get to ride their bikes on Delaware Avenue ? The 10 or 20 mile option would be perfect for any kid, especially since they have rest stops every 4 miles.

The bad part ? Just because there aren't cars doesn't mean you don't have to be AWARE OF OTHER RIDERS... and LOOK before you just move across the road....This ride is a lot like the Bike New York ride in May -- you spend so much time being careful and watching out for other riders that you don't get a chance to look at the scenery. But, with only 2,000 riders, it eventually thins out and you can look at the park and scenery, etc.

They could give it a better name, too. Who calls it "Philly" ? (and actually lives here ?). "Bike Fillelf-ya" or even "Yo ! Bike Fillelf-ya" would be a much better name. Next year: Sept 13, 2009. I think I'll sign up. Just hope it isn't another 90-degree, 90 % humidity day.


Next year, I will NOT have a squeaky chain (first time I've ever had one), so I won't be too embarassed to ride the 50 mile loop.

No web site for the 2009 ride yet - here's the 2008. http://ridebikephilly.org/