Pittsburgh-Weirton-Monongahela 200K Brevet
Another classic early-season ride, starting in Homestead PA and striking east to Weirton West Virginia before returning via the south along the Mon River. Of some note is that the...Read more
Promoting long distance unsupported cycling in the Pittsburgh region
Another classic early-season ride, starting in Homestead PA and striking east to Weirton West Virginia before returning via the south along the Mon River. Of some note is that the...Read more
New for 2025: an homage to our long-departed flat riverside K&P route, this route starts in Beaver Falls and heads west into Ohio. Although the first 4 miles are almost...Read more
A big thank-you to Bill Huber for letting us know about a road closure that affects the route. Per Bill: On the Greenville 200k, at mile 99.5, the bridge over...Read more
Registration closes: Thursday May 15th 2025 Inspection opens: Saturday May 17th 04:30 AM Requirements: current RUSA membership, signed waiver Ride start: Saturday May 17th 7:00 AM (21:00 time limit) Route:
Ah, the AMCUP (Allegheny Mountains Cruel and Unusual Punishment) 400. It starts and finishes in Washington, PA, and includes some of the more exciting climbs in the Laurel Highlands. It also includes a mind-boggling FIVE Sheetz controles, although we do reuse them on occasion. Caveat Let me start by being very clear: this is the...Read more
A somewhat hilly route out of the Aquatorium in Monogahela. We'll head west, skirting Washington PA, until turning southbound at the West Virginia border through the Castleman's Run Nature Preserve,...Read more
Another new route from Tom Hovan for this year's 600K! Per 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...Read more
New for 2025: an homage to our long-departed flat riverside K&P route, this route starts in Beaver Falls and heads west into Ohio. Although the first 4 miles are almost...Read more
The McConnell's Mills 200K route has undergone a bit of revision since its inception: one of the controles (the Creighton Sheetz) no longer exists, and the final leg of the...Read more
A big thank-you to Bill Huber for letting us know about a road closure that affects the route. Per Bill: On the Greenville 200k, at mile 99.5, the bridge over Slippery Rock Creek is out and totally closed for the rest of the summer. I've been getting around it by leaving Slippery Rock south on...Read more
UPDATE 10/15/2025: A bridge has gone astray, so the route has been revised. Please use this one: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52976246 Based on the original permanent, Splendid Isolation takes us through Pennsylvania's Rothrock and Bald Eagle State Forests: combining remote, quiet gravel roads with beautiful scenery and a considerable amount of climbing. About 1/3 gravel. Minimum recommended...Read more
The McConnell's Mills 200K route has undergone a bit of revision since its inception: one of the controles (the Creighton Sheetz) no longer exists, and the final leg of the route passes through an area that has become quite trafficky and unpleasant later in the day. So, we've moved the start to North Park, allowing...Read more