Promoting long distance unsupported cycling in the Pittsburgh region
Per route designer Tom: The name Ridge and Valley offers a clue to what the riding is like. The ridge climbs on this ride aren't easy, but the valleys offer relatively flat terrain. In a technique employed as much as possible, we route through water gaps and around the ends of ridges to stay in...Read more
Thanks to Tom Hovan, a lovely new variation on our Cranberry->Erie out-n-back 400K route! This version reduces highway riding significantly and puts the turnaround at Presque Isle on Lake Erie itself. Details Registration closes: Thursday August 13th Inspection opens: Saturday August 15th 4:30 AM Requirements: current RUSA membership, signed waiver, headlight/taillight/reflective gear Ride start:...Read more
This expansion of the Castleman's Run 200K extends the southeast leg to Morgantown, then skirts the Laurel Highlands to Connellsville. A short flat respite on the GAP Trail leads to Perryopolis and a return to the start via Belle Vernon. Registration closes: Thursday July 23rd Inspection opens: Saturday July 25th 4:30 AM Requirements: current RUSA...Read more