Populaire

Taking the pleasant Ohio-based portions of our classic Kittens and Puppies route, but skipping the ever-worsening segment on Rt 51, this is a pleasant jaunt into eastern Ohio and back. The ride starts and ends in Monaca, PA, at Pump House Park. (Note that there is parking at several locations scattered around the park, all...Read more

This (relatively) gentle populaire lets us explore in the south a bit...starting with familiar roads through New Eagle and Monongahela (with the opportunity to visit the freshly rebuilt and reopened Sheetz), then up the Mon River through Charleroi and Belle Vernon to the tiny town of Roscoe and the first significant climb of the day....Read more

Taking the mostly-flat Ohio-based portions of our classic Kittens and Puppies route, but skipping the ever-worsening segment on Rt 51, this is a pleasant jaunt into eastern Ohio and back. The ride starts and ends in Monaca, PA, at Pump House Park. (Note that there is parking at several locations scattered around the park, all...Read more

To shake off the wintry cobwebs, and in honor of the 6th year of the International Women's Day Together We Ride , we'll enjoy a tour of the trail system near Pittsburgh. Only one climb of note, and a simple, pleasant way to explore the city environs without needing to duel with traffic. There's some...Read more

Taking the pleasant Ohio-based portions of our classic Kittens and Puppies route, but skipping the ever-worsening segment on Rt 51, this is a pleasant jaunt into eastern Ohio and back. The ride starts and ends in Monaca, PA, at Pump House Park. (Note that there is parking at several locations scattered around the park, all...Read more

Notable for the elevation profile, this route leads off with 20 miles of riverside riding, then an overland climb across the ridge, followed by a flat and easy return on the GAP. Registration closes: Thursday May 22nd 2025 Inspection opens: Saturday May 24th 06:30 AM Requirements: current RUSA membership, signed waiver Ride start: Saturday May...Read more

Running in conjunction with the AMCUP 200K, both events leave Ohiopyle at 7 AM and share the same initial route over Sugarloaf into Confluence After Confluence, we'll make our way north through Kingwood and New Lexington before heading towards Normalville via the dreaded Jim Mtn Rd climb. Finally, after crestijng Laurel Ridge, we'll enjoy a...Read more

This (relatively) gentle populaire lets us explore in the south a bit...starting with familiar roads through New Eagle and Monongahela (with the opportunity to visit the freshly rebuilt and reopened Sheetz), then up the Mon River through Charleroi and Belle Vernon to the tiny town of Roscoe and the first significant climb of the day....Read more

CANCELLED as of 08/06/2025. Check out the Rough Diamond Century instead.       It was nice enough to offer again. Notable for the elevation profile, this route leads off with 20 miles of riverside riding, then an overland climb across the ridge, followed by a flat and easy return on the GAP. Registration closes:...Read more

This easy GAP ride culminates in a social gathering in Connellsville, with the option of an overnight stay and a permanent the next day as well retracing the route.   Jim Logan is coordinating this event.

Okay, first off, let me be clear...it's actually 108K, if that deters anyone :-) This one has a mix of traditional and new segments, with the majority of roads smoothly paved (but a few miles of unpaved dirt and occasional gravel to keep it interesting). Starting at the Park-n-Ride lot in downtown Carnegie, PA, we...Read more

We had intended to offer a 100K populaire, but attendance has been low enough that we're canceling it in favor of an informal social ride out of North Park with drinks and food at OTB afterwards.   The plan, such as it is, is to assemble at noon and figure out where we're riding from...Read more