Promoting long distance unsupported cycling in the Pittsburgh region
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
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...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
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...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
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. ...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
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...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...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
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...Read more