It’s a beautiful, cool sunny day in Pittsburgh – perfect for getting out on your bike!
Whether you’re a road-crushing roadie, it’s your first ride, or you’re somewhere in between, there’s a BikeFest event for you tonight.
Find a Wheel or Find your Way / Tue, August 16, 6:00pm – 8:30pm / Lt. Stone field – North Park
This is a very spirited DROP ride, hence the name. Expect your average to be 19.5+ mph…There are not any cue sheets nor stops except for a mechanical failure. We will start at 6 pm sharp. The group will stay together until it breaks apart. THIS IS NOT A RACE… Anyone caught crossing over yellow lines will be asked not to return…Rain Cancels… Ride Leader: Fred Klehm – fklehm@hotmail.
East End Starbucks Group Ride / Tue, August 16, 6pm – 8pm / East End Starbucks across from Whole Foods
Group ride for experienced road bikers. 25-40+ miles, no-drop but medium to hard rides depending on group, mix of flats and climbs, goal is to be fun but a little challenging. Ride leader: plabrams@gmail.
Northshore Public Art Tour / Tue, August 16, 6pm – 8pm / Langley Observatory Clock (sculpture), east of Carnegie Science Center
This easy, mostly flat ride will tour public art located on the Northshore and Northside. The tour will begin next to the Carnegie Science Center at “Langley Observatory Clock”, a sculpture by R.M. Fisher, and continue past the memorials on the Northshore, with a visit to Allegheny Landing to discuss the conservation of the park’s sculptures. We will then ride to the Children’s Museum to visit a vareity of contemporary and historic artworks, and continue to Sampsonia Way to see the “house poems” created by City of Asylum Pittsburgh and installations by the Mattress Factory. The tour will loop back to the Science Center. The tour will include trail and street components and have several stops. Hosted by Renee Piechocki, director, Office of Public Art. Rain will cancel this event. Please wear a helmet. Bring a picnic if you want to eat dinner after the ride along the river; picnic tables are located outdoors at the Carnegie Science Center.
Team Decaf Tuesdays / Tue, August 16, 6pm – 8pm / Tazza D’Oro, 1125 North Highland, Highland Park 15206
Join us for fun city rides. Free to all. This year Team Decaf has a new format. We’ll continue to ride every Tuesday at 6:15pm sharp, from April – September, but instead of one leader, we’ll be rotating 4 ride leaders. Our ride routes will cover 20- 25 road miles in 1.5 to 2 hours. We’re a C-paced group – moderate speeds with few stops. New riders may find this difficult, and race enthusiasts will be disappointed. We’re somewhere in the middle. Tough hills are unavoidable and often enjoyable for our riders. Rain cancels, helmets required. Text or call ride leader Dan ODonnell, 412.five five nine.4001 directaxis57 [at] gmail.com More info at www.direct-axis
Hardcourt Bike Polo / Tue, August 16, 6:30pm – 9:30pm / Arsenal Park Hockey Court (39th Street in Lawrenceville, halfway between Penn Av & Butler St)
Hardcourt Bicycle Polo is a game of speed, skill, and balance. With roots that reach back over 100 years to when bicycle polo began on grass, this hardcourt variant bears resemblance to both traditional horse polo and street hockey. Called ‘hardcourt’ because it played on paved surfaces, the game consists of two teams of three players and can be played to a time limit or a certain score. Each team defends a goal with their bicycle and a mallet while trying to remain on two wheels. The Pittsburgh Hardcourt Bike Polo club is known for their competitive abilities and their good spirit, and we welcome both new players and spectators alike. Anyone interested in playing should bring a bike that they are comfortable and familiar with as well as a helmet. Gloves are recommended, if preferred. We have plenty of spare mallets for new players to borrow. Wednesday night is beginner’s night, but new players are encouraged to watch and join in on any pick-up day when they are comfortable. Rain cancels, helmets are required, spectators are encouraged, and this event is not recommended for children 16 or under. Additional links: http://www.face
Bike Scavenger Hunt / Tue, August 16, 6:30pm – 8:00pm / Under the Birmingham Bridge
All Female Ride to The Femme Show / Tue, August 16, 7:00pm – 9:30pm / Friendship Park
JUST ADDED: Yoga for Cyclists / Tue, August 16, 7:30pm – 9:00pm / Yoga Hive, 5491 Penn Ave
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