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SUMMARY:North Park 200K
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration closes: Thursday August 8th\nInspection opens: Saturday August 10th 6:30 AM\nRide start: Saturday August 10th 7:00 AM (13:30 time limit) \nRequirements: current RUSA membership\, signed waiver \nEPoP: Due to abject laziness on the part of your humble RBA\, we default to electronic proof of passage (e.g Strava or other GPS track) in the Pittsburgh region brevets. That said\, if you prefer olde-schoole printed paperwork such as cue sheets or brevet cards\, I’m happy to provide them…just let me know at least three days in advance of the event\, so that I have time to prepare and print.
URL:https://pittsburghrandonneurs.com/event/2024-200k-acp-brevet-08-10/
LOCATION:North Park Boathouse\, 10301 Pearce Mill Rd\, Allison Park\, PA\, 15101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Blumenfeld":MAILTO:rbapgh@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T224500
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SUMMARY:Seven Mountains 600K\, late summer edition
DESCRIPTION:Re-offering of the Seven Mountains 600K. This is a RUSA brevet\, using gravel rules\, so extra time is allotted. \nThe Seven Mountains 600K is a new\, ‘adventure style’ mixed surface route\, combining 72% pavement\, 21% rail trail\, and about 7% gravel road.  It starts in Delmont and follows a familiar route to Ebensburg using the Westmoreland Heritage\, West Penn\, and Ghost Town trails.  From Ebensburg you head mostly south towards Bedford\, reaching the highest point on the route as you climb up the Allegheny Front through a wind farm just west of the village of Blue Knob.  You then tackle a swoopy\, nicely paved descent of the Front through Blue Knob State Park.  After controlling in Bedford\, you follow the PA Bike Route S / Crush the Commonwealth route for 11 lumpy miles to Everett.  At Everett you turn north and eventually make your way into Morrisons Cove\, riding through rolling farmland\, where you controle in Williamsburg.  After taking the Lower Trail to its northern terminus in Alexandria you will enjoy what should be a quiet ride through Stone Valley before a challenging gravel climb and descent over Barrville Mountain into Big Valley.  The penultimate controle of the 1st day is in Milroy.  Do your best to freshen up for what may be the hardest part of the brevet which includes the 12 gravelly and mountainous miles through the Seven Mountains area of Rothrock State Forest (although you will only climb 3 of them)\, before stopping for at least a couple hours of sleep in State College. \nThe second day brings a gentle start through the rolling hills of Half Moon Valley. The climb up over Brush Mountain at the western edge of Sinking Valley is a warm up for the day’s main challenge – the climb back up the Allegheny Front past and under the historic Horseshoe Curve and a section of road locally known as The Wall.  Upon reaching Ebensburg\, we reverse our previous day’s path through the Allegheny Highlands\, on what is mostly a downward trending profile. \nFor those keeping track of such things\, this is a minimum 2\, but optionally as many as 5\, Sheetz\, ride. \nRoute notes: \n\nDrop bags will be available in State College at the Ramada Inn (pending confirmation) .  There are 3 other hotels within a one block distance to choose from\, as well.  Plus a 5th option another 3 miles further down the route.\nMost of the non-pavement is pretty benign rail trail\, which you can roll pretty fast on\, but about 20-25 miles of it is more challenging\, chunky gravel that really slows you down.   For these sections\, a tire width of at least 35mm is recommended\, with 38 or 42mm not a bad idea.  This is especially true since this part will likely be done in darkness.\nRoads are marked in Rothrock on painted wood posts that are not reflective and do not particularly stand out\, even in daytime.  Bring a good headlamp to help you find them.  The use of a GPS device (or at least a cell phone with downloaded maps) is highly recommended\, as well.\nThere is no cell phone coverage in Rothrock SF and parts of Stone Valley and even in some areas between Everett and Williamsburg.  The use of a satellite tracker would not be a bad idea\, if you have access to one.\nThe controle in Warriors Mark doesn’t open till 6AM\, so for those early risers or those riding straight through\, note that there are no other places to resupply till you get to Altoona 50 miles away.  Stock up in State College accordingly.\nThe 50 miles between Williamsburg and Milroy is also devoid of any re-supply opportunities.\n\n  \nUPDATES 08/12/2024: \nThe overnight controle in State College has been switched from the Courtyard (Courtyard Hotel 1730 University Dr\, State College\, PA 16801) to the Super 8 just across the street (1663 South Atherton St\, State College\, PA 16801). \nRegistration closes: Thursday August 15th\nInspection and drop bag handoff opens: Saturday August 17th 4:30 AM\nRide start: Sunday August 18th 10:45 PM (42:45 time limit) \nRequirements: current RUSA membership\, signed waiver \nEPoP: Due to abject laziness on the part of your humble RBA\, we default to electronic proof of passage (e.g Strava or other GPS track) in the Pittsburgh region brevets. That said\, if you prefer olde-schoole printed paperwork such as cue sheets or brevet cards\, I’m happy to provide them…just let me know at least three days in advance of the event\, so that I have time to prepare and print. \nRoute: \nCue sheet \n\n
URL:https://pittsburghrandonneurs.com/event/2024-600k-brevet-08-17/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express Delmont\, 6552 US-22\, Delmont\, PA\, 15626\, United States
CATEGORIES:600K,Brevet
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Blumenfeld":MAILTO:rbapgh@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:(Away) Major Taylor 3-State Ride
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URL:https://pittsburghrandonneurs.com/event/2023-major-taylor-3-state-ride/
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SUMMARY:Kittens and Puppies Monaca 100K
DESCRIPTION:[Bill Huber has kindly offered to lead this ride; he’ll handle signing people in\, but you may still send electronic proof of passage to Dan.] \nTaking 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.\nThe ride starts and ends in Monaca\, PA\, at Pump House Park. (Note that there is parking at several locations scattered around the park\, all within a few hundred feet of one another). \nRegistration closes: Thursday August 22nd 2024 \nInspection opens: Saturday August 24th 7:30 AM \nRequirements: current RUSA membership\, signed waiver \nRide start: Saturday August 24th 8:00 AM (6:40 time limit) \nRoute: \n
URL:https://pittsburghrandonneurs.com/event/2024-100k-populaire-08-24/
LOCATION:Pump House Park\, Monaca\, 600 Atlantic Ave\, Monaca\, PA\, 15061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Populaire
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Huber":MAILTO:william.s.huber@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T050000
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SUMMARY:Cristian's LEL Prep 300K
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt’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. \nIMPORTANT: This is a self-supported and self-managed event\, offered in conjunction with the 400K the next day; no controles will be staffed by volunteers. Electronic proof of passage is expected\, although I recommend photos of controles and/or receipts as a backup in case your GPS track becomes corrupted. \nI strongly recommend getting a room at the hotel at the start…however\, if you don’t wish to stay at the hotel\, there is a Park-n-Ride Lot roughly a mile away on-route at the intersection of Rt 19 and 228: you are welcome to use it as an alternative start and finish controle\, so long as you include the quick loop into the Comfort Inn at the end to cover the route. \nRegistration closes: Wednesday August 28th 2024 \nRequirements: current RUSA membership\, signed waiver \nRide start: Friday August 30th 5:00 AM (21:00 time limit) \nRoute: \n
URL:https://pittsburghrandonneurs.com/event/cristians-lel-prep-300k/
LOCATION:Comfort Inn Cranberry\, 924 Sheraton Dr\, Mars\, PA\, 16046\, United States
CATEGORIES:300 K,Brevet
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Blumenfeld":MAILTO:rbapgh@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T120000
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SUMMARY:Cristian's LEL Prep 400K
DESCRIPTION:Upon request\, we’re re-offering our out-and-back 400K to Erie. \nIt’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. \nIMPORTANT: This is a self-supported and self-managed event\, offered in conjunction with the 300K the previous day; no controles will be staffed by volunteers. Electronic proof of passage is expected\, although I recommend photos of controles and/or receipts as a backup in case your GPS track becomes corrupted. \nI strongly recommend getting a room at the hotel to rest after the ride…however\, if you don’t wish to stay at the hotel\, there is a Park-n-Ride Lot roughly a mile away on-route at the intersection of Rt 19 and 228: you are welcome to use it as an alternative start and finish controle\, so long as you include the quick loop into the Comfort Inn at the end to cover the route. \nRegistration closes: Thursday August 29th 2024 \nRequirements: current RUSA membership\, signed waiver \nRide start: Saturday August 31st 5:00 AM (27:00 time limit) \nRoute: \n
URL:https://pittsburghrandonneurs.com/event/cristians-lel-prep-400k/
LOCATION:Comfort Inn Cranberry\, 924 Sheraton Dr\, Mars\, PA\, 16046\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Blumenfeld":MAILTO:rbapgh@gmail.com
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