Six Dates to Add to Your Calendar – NOW!
Suddenly things are looking pretty busy in 2016! We’re incredibly excited for all of the big events we have lined up for this year. It’s a mix of new things like a BikePGH member camping trip and OpenStreetsPGH, and old favorites like PedalPGH and Bike to Work Day.
We hope to see you at these events this year!
Women and Biking Forum: April 2
The Spinnsters present the third annual Women and Biking Forum. This event gathers 100+ women from across the region to come together for an day of conversation, fellowship, sharing, and of course, a bike ride!
Women and Biking Forum is Saturday, April 2nd
Bike to Work Day: May 20
As the kickoff to our non-stop spring and summer events season, Bike to Work Day is tops. We join the rest of the country in celebrating those who bike to work while inviting others to give it a try. Plus, Bike to Work Day is a great day to be a member. All members who come out to our commuter cafés receive free swag bags!
Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 20th
OpenStreetsPGH: May 29, June 26, July 31
OpenStreetsPGH was a smashing hit in 2015 with over 40,000 people coming out to Bike, Walk, Run, and Dance in the streets. We have a few surprises in the works this year for 3 more fantastic events on the last Sunday of May, June, and July.
OpenStreetsPGH is Sunday, May 29th • Sunday, June 26th • Sunday, July 31st
BikeFest: August 19-28
BikeFest, our annual celebration of all things pedal powered starts with our annual Party on Friday August 19th. Get your dancing shoes ready.
BikeFest is August 19 – 28th
PedalPGH: August 28th
In its 23rd year, PedalPGH has a long way to go before we hit our Bicentennial, but that won’t stop us from pulling out all of the stops for this year’s ride coinciding with the City of Pittsburgh’s 200th anniversary of incorporation. Keep an eye out for more announcements this spring and registration going on sale May 1st 2016. BikePGH.org/pedalpgh
PedalPGH is Sunday, August 28th
BikePGH’s City Cycling Classes
Why not get out there and ride? BikePGH’ s Confident City Cycling classes teach participants all the skills they need to feel comfortable and confident with navigating the city’s streets by bike.
Sign up for classes here:
April 3 – Confident City Cycling at Schenley Quad – for Women
April 16 – Confident at CLP Homewood
May 21 – Confident at CLP Allegheny
June 18 – Confident at Allentown Next Three Days Festival
Plan Ahead – look out for upcoming classes at:
July 16 – Bloomfield Saturday Market
August 20 – CLP West End
September 17 – CLP Hazelwood
October 15 – Downtown
BikePGH Member Events
This year we have some new fun programs scheduled for members with great activities happening almost every month. Here is a preview of just a few of the member programs in the works for 2016.
2016 BikePGH Member Programs:
January 26th- Movie Night – Bikes vs Cars
March 23rd- Member Happy Hour
July 23rd- Bike to the Ballgame
September 14th- Member Happy Hour
November TBD- Annual Member Meeting
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