BikeFest Events: Thursday August 18

North Park Freeride Trail Builder’s Ride / Thu, August 18, 4:30pm – 9:00pm

Pie Traynor Parking Lot (behind Wave Pool at North Park)
Come join the North Park Freeride build crew on our weekly Thursday night ride! See what this whole freeriding thing is all about, practice your skills on the jumps, drops and skinnies in the new Skills Park or drop in to the Dr J freeride trail. Helmets are required, body armor (at least knee pads and gloves) is recommended. Any mountain bike will do for the Skills Park but a freeride or all-mountain bike is recommended for the Dr J trail. FREE

Bike Commuting Workshop / Thu, August 18, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Carnegie Library Oakland (First Floor)

As part of Bike Fest on August 18th, Carnegie Library Main, Oakland has invited BikePGH to lead a Bike Commuting Forum to answer questions about bike commuting and share some valuable lessons. Anyone who already bike commutes or wants to start is encouraged to join us. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn and share with others your experiences of riding a bike on Pittsburgh’s roads. Open to the public and free!

Spin Doctor Q&A Clinic / Thu, August 18, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Performance Bicycle (6375 Penn Avenue, Village of Eastside)
Summer and great riding weather are here and the Spin Doctors at Performance Bicycle want to help you make sure you and your bike are ready to ride! If you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers in this open forum about maintaining your bike, the gear you need, nutrition/hydration and more! Phone: 412-661-0729 Store web page

Trees of Pittsburgh Ride 2011 / Thu, August 18, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Allegheny Cemetery, Penn Ave & Mathilda St
Join staff from TreeVitalize and Tree Pittsburgh as we take a spin around the city to check out some great trees! We’ll highlight some of the 10,000+ new TreeVitalize trees planted throughout the city, as well as tour some of Pittsburgh’s notable old giants and unique specimens. The ride is approximately 10 miles long and will involve riding on some uneven terrain as well as riding in traffic. Helmets are advised, as are lights. You can check out the route here. We’ll be meeting at the Penn Ave and Mathilda entrance to Allegheny Cemetery. See you there!

Hardcourt Bike Polo / Thu, August 18, 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.facebook.com/pghbikepolo http://www.pghbikepolo.com

Hash House Harriers Bike Hash / Thu, August 18, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Blue Dust Restaurant (601 Amity St Homestead, PA 15120)
Announcing the annual Pittsburgh Hash House Harriers Bike Hash; a hash is a trail set in Hare and Hound fashion with check points and possible false trails. Along the route there will be several opportunities to stop for beverages and socializing. Trail should be 7-9 miles and will be on and off road and will feature typical Pittsburgh hills and terrain. Your bike should be ready to go with a reasonable maintenance level including air in your tires, good brakes and a light. You will need a helmet and cash on trail. We will meet at Blue Dust Restaurant – 601 Amity Street Homestead, PA 15120 at 6:00 and start the ride at 6:30. For other hashing events please check our website:www.pgh-h3.com Starting Location Info: http://www.bluedustpgh.com/ – (412) 461-6220

Bike Maintenance Basic for Women / Thu, August 18, 7pm – 8pm

REI Settler’s Ridge, Robinson
If you ride a bicycle, then you need this class! This class is an informative presentation that will teach you how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time, and make other minor adjustments to your bicycle. No experience necessary! Bring your front wheel for hands on flat repair instruction. Registration is not required but recommended as space is limited. Visit www.rei.com/settlersridge to register. This class will also be held at REI South Side Works on 8/17 @ 7:00pm. Visit www.REI.com/pittsburgh for details or contact pgrenin@rei.com

Operation Sappho: Summer Crank-down BYKE party / Thu, August 18, 10pm – Fri, August 19, 2am

Brillobox (Penn Ave and Main St)

DJ Square Peg and DJ Drop That will be spinnin’ summertime jamz – ride on down and dance the night away

w/ your blinky light-$3 without -$6  QUEER BYKE PARTY Photobooth by the lovely CALDWELL facebook event page

All this and more on the BikeFest 2011 Calendar of Events


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