Here are the August 9 events for BikeFest 2012.
Share the Road East!
Thu, August 9, 2pm – 4pm
Frick Park Tennis Courts, Braddock Ave. ( Regent Square)
Starting from Regent Square, enjoy a 30ish mile road ride through townships and boroughs east of Pittsburgh. Rain cancels. Helmet, water, brakes required (gears a really, really good idea). Contact Mike Boyd at mboyd50@gmail.com for more information.
Findlay Twp Ride
Thu, August 9, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Findlay Township Activity Center, 310 Main Street, Imperial, PA 15126
Ride Leader: Lance Letterio (Lance_Letterio@comcast.net, 412-787-2348). This NO DROP ride will start at the Findlay Township Community Center, 310 Main Street, Imperial, PA 15126. Ride consists of low traffic roads, mostly level with several hills. Distance of ride will increase with length of days & then speed will increase as days shorten. WE WILL NOT RIDE IN THE RAIN OR SNOW. Directions: From the North, East and South, take I-79 to the Parkway West (Rt. 22/30 West)(Note: For the Northerners, exit at Rt. 60, bear right and follow Rt. 60 until it becomes Rt. 22/30 in Robinson Twp.), exit at Rt. 30 West, Imperial Exit, turn right, go straight through light at major intersection, staying on Rt. 30 West for approximately 1 mile, turn right on Santiago Road, go 200 feet, turn right on Main Street, go approximately .2 mile and look for train caboose on right. Park on the right side of the parking lot., Rain, Snow or Ice Cancels Ride is a C+,B/3/15-25 For information about classifications, click here
Office of Public Art Northside Bike Tour
Thu, August 9, 6pm – 8pm
At the Carnegie Science Center at Langley Observatory Clock
The Office of Public Art invites cyclists for a public art tour on the Northside. This easy, mostly flat ride 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. Riders will continue to the Children’s Museum to visit a variety of contemporary and historic artworks, and then ride 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. Bring a picnic to eat along the river after the ride. The hour and a half tour will include trail and street components and have several stops. Rain will cancel this event. Please wear a helmet. Contact Laura Zorch at opaeducation@pittsburghartscouncil.org for more information.
Beginner Bike Ride 1
Thu, August 9, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Millvale Riverfront Park
Learn the basics of bicycling with this introductory class. During this first session, we’ll spend the a half hour learning the basic parts of a bike and how they interact, and then we’ll learn to ride as a group along Pittsburgh’s Riverfront Trails. We’ll travel 6 miles on this outing. You can sign up for a discounted month-long series or sign up for the class that fits your schedule. During each class we’ll build our knowledge and the distance we ride. Sign up for the four session series, choose the July or August Series. Cost: $18.00 non-member / $12.00 member Bike rentals not included in the fee. Call 412-255-0564 ext 0 to rent a bike for $8. contact Lora Woodward at lwoodward@ventureoutdoors.org for more information.
Women’s Mountain Bike Clinic
Thu, August 9, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Frick Park – parking lot off Braddock
All levels of mountain bikers welcome! A clinic for women to learn and practice mountain bike skills. Ride afterward. Heavy rain will cancel. Helmets required. All women, trans, and femme riders welcome — no guys, please. Contact Karen Brooks at karen@dirtragmag.com for more information.
OTB / Grupetto Pittsburgh Ride
Thu, August 9, 6:15pm – 8:15pm
OTB Bicycle Cafe 2518 East Carson Street
A continuation of the Thursday night rides. Ride starts promptly at 6:15, helmets required. Après bike will be at OTB. Arrival: Please show up *at least* 5 mins before departure time *ready to ride* Route: TBA Parking Suggestion: South Side Works ‘Ladle’ Parking lot – $1/hr. (after 5pm $3 max.) or the Eliza Trailhead parking lot off 2nd Avenue (after the Hotmetal Bridge going toward Hazelwood. South Side Works Map: Click Here Helmet Required Ride Pace: TBA Bike to bring: *Fast* Hybrid, Road Bike that allows you to hill climb Hydration: Required – be sure to bring a bottle or hydration pack 1/2 Price Appetizers for all riders following the ride at OTB. Inclement weather cancels the event, check e-mail or this website for cancellations before leaving for OTB. See you there! Contact Mike Kotyk for more information at mike@otbbicyclecafe.com.
Pittsburgh Hash House Harriers BikeFest Bash
Thu, August 9, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Bike Heaven, 1800 Preble & Columbus Ave RJ Casey Industrial Park Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Turkey and Eagle trails (Level one and level 3 respectively) Hare and Hound trail on bikes: We will be riding on streets and trails, probably 7-12 miles. Helmets and lights are required. You will need money on trail for beverage stops and may need money at the end of trail for food. Please maintain your bike before the event. www.pgh-h3.com for more information about the hash house harriers, click here or click here for more information on the paper chase. Contact Jim Moon Martin for more information at jmartin@rec.ri.cmu.edu Rain or shine, Bring lights, helmets and money. Hybrid or trail bikes are best. This is not for rank beginners as there will be climbing and off-road portions.
Get ready for BikeFest, a fifteen-day celebration of bicycling, August 5th-19th. The activities kick off with Pedal Pittsburgh on August 5th’ which includes a car-free section and a finish line festival. On August 10th the Bike Fest Party returns to the Pittsburgh Opera in the Strip District.
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