Pittsburgh Bicycling Meetup

A ride about town on the city side. We meet at Washington's landing, and we'll decide which route to take. We want to get in 20 miles. Either to the Point and then the old Pen, then circle past to Millvale. Or to the point and head south via Mon Wharf to the Jail Trail for a jaunt.

Meet at 5:45, rolling at 6:00 pm.

Helmets are a must. The speed is casual. Dinner after if optional. Lights are always a good idea. But sunset 8:43.

It’s up to Franklin we’ll go and bike along the Allegheny River Trail. From Pittsburgh, it’s approximately an hour 1/2 drive.

We can ride the trail the first 12-14 miles, then take a break and checkout the Sandy Creek trail, aiming for a 28 mile round trip.

For more information: check out https://www.avta-trails.org/allegheny-samuel-trails.php

I have ridden this trail a few times, but never as a coordinator. There is a an awesome bridge, the Belmar, with great views. And the Sandy Creek trail has a bike staircase! Connecting the Allegheny River trail to the Sandy Creek trail.

https://www.avta-trails.org/sandy-creek-trail.php

Bring plenty of snacks, water, energy drinks, and a light for the tunnels, and some muscle, getting your bike up the stairs is a bit of a work out, see pix!

A late lunch in the quaint town of Franklin would be a great way to wrap up the day.

North East Wine Festival is September 26th-28th! 🍷
The Wine Country bike Rides will be Friday afternoon and Saturday🍷The Lake Country Bike Shop closed in December 2024. Not Sure if someone else will buy it but the Chamber of Commerce said Wine Festival is still happening in Gibson Park and we can create our own bike rides for this year or use some of the maps we gotten in the previous years if we need to. I do have a room block at the holiday inn North east Pa, which the price is $130 plus tax a night for a king or $150 for 2 queen beds. Must reserve by August 11th. Have until September 25th by 6pm to cancel reservation. The Hotel had to give me another group name because someone else has a room block for Wine Fest so the best the hotel came up with is my name and surprise party because they couldn't use the same group name in there system.

You can call the hotel directly at 814-725-4400 to book the rooms & make sure to indicate the room block under-Demchak Missy Surprise Party Group
Group Cutoff date 8-11-2025 Hotel Check-In time 3.00 PM & Check Out 11.00 AM

please feel free to contact me with any questions either by messaging me on here or my cell at 412-726-3031
Thanks
Missy