Promoting long distance unsupported cycling in the Pittsburgh region
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
We offered this in the early spring...it was such a lovely ride that I wanted to offer it again as a fall foliage oppurtunity Starting in scenic downtown Zelienople, we'll head north, skirting New Castle and pausing in New Wilmington on the way to our first Sheetz stop in Greenville. Then, we head southeast through...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
This simple out-and-back route starts and ends at the Boathouse in North Park, where the discriminating eye may note the OTB bar and restaurant exists for post-ride refreshment. Registration closes: Thursday November 7th Inspection opens: Saturday November 9th 6:30 AM Ride start: Saturday November 9th 7:00 AM (13:30 time limit) Requirements: current RUSA membership, signed...Read more