The annual Pedal Pittsburgh, this Sunday, May 16

Pittsburgh, once pretty inhospitable to cyclists, is now known as a bike-friendly city.

We’ve got our designated bike lanes, our sharrows, our rivefront trails, our City bike/ped coordinator and advocacy group BikePGH.  And we’ve got Pedal Pittsburgh.

Now in its 17th year, Pedal Pittsburgh is one of the region’s largest all-city bike rides, says Jen Fox event organizer with Community Design Center of Pittsburgh. Last year’s event celebrated a record turnout of nearly 2,200 riders. For this year’s event, which starts and finishes this Sun., May 16 at the SouthSide Works, participants can choose from six courses ranging from six to 60 miles.

Bike Pittsburgh, says Fox, is not just a fun way to get some exercise — it’s an opportunity to explore the city, to discover Pittsburgh beyond the neighborhoods you already know so well…

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