Promoting long distance unsupported cycling in the Pittsburgh region
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 300K is a new twist on an old route: an abbreviated version of our traditional 400K to Erie and back. It follows the same track through Meadville, then detours to a turn-around in Venango and follows the familiar route back through Mercer, New Castle, and Ellwood City. It's being offered primarily to help local...Read more
Upon request, we're re-offering our out-and-back 400K to Erie. It's being offered primarily to help local rider Cristian prepare for the next London-Edinburgh-London, but there's no reason other interested riders shouldn't join the party if they see fit. IMPORTANT: This is a self-supported and self-managed event, offered in conjunction with the 300K the previous day;...Read more
From RBA Pete Dusel: If LEJO is full, and 1,400k is a bit much for you, formal registration is now open for the Western NY Waterfalls events. This is rather closer to most on the list, and still has space available. Working with RUSA and LRM, we're pleased to announce the addition of a...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 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
Hosted by the PA Randonneurs
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
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
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 last 40-ish miles of this route are nearly flat (by southwestern PA standards, anyway), providing a welcome respite from our otherwise unrelenting hills. Registration closes:...Read more