Promoting long distance unsupported cycling in the Pittsburgh region
Introduced just last year, this is an homage to our long-departed flat riverside K&P route on Rte 51. Unlike the original route, this one starts in Beaver Falls and heads west into Ohio. Although the first 4 miles are almost entirely uphill, it's a gradual climb, with a strategically placed Sheetz just a couple miles...Read more
Informational: Crush the Commonwealth – A Cross Pennsylvania Adventure by Bike
Informational
Okay, first off, let me be clear...it's actually 108K, if that deters anyone :-) This one has a majority of smoothly paved roads (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 take advantage of the early hour to avoid...Read more
Infiormational: Northern Virginia
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 cresting Laurel Ridge, we'll enjoy a...Read more
Running in conjunction with the AMCUP 100K route, both events leave Ohiopyle at 7 AM and share the same initial route over Sugarloaf into Confluence. After Confluence, we'll climb Mt Davis (the highest point in PA, in theory) before dropping back down through Salisbury to Frostburg and the turnaround in Cumberland. From there, it's overland...Read more
Informational: New Jersey
Tune-up Century Details TBD
Informational: Ohio
One of our oldest active routes, the Meanville Greenville 200K (A two-Sheetz ride, for those keeping score). 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 Mercer to our second Sheetz in Slippery...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 July 2nd Inspection opens: Saturday July 4th 06:30 AM Requirements: current RUSA membership, signed waiver Ride start: Saturday July 4th...Read more