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2nd Annual Major Taylor Birthday Ride C/15mi/ ( mostly flat)

When: Sun, November 25, 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Where: 6375 Penn Avenue, 15206 (The Performance Store)

Description: We'll brave the colder temps to honor our namesake. Please try to make this one , we had a great turnout last year.

If only I was in town. I miss the major Taylor rides.

Hoping to make both of those...

Remind Bruce that the downtown Y is doing a huge Turkey Trot 5k and 5 mi run on Thanksgiving AM that is going to clog up the area from the stadiums to the point and up the Blvd.

Sorry I can't make these rides, have fun. I miss you guys!

the thursday ride sounds tempting, but i work in the afternoon.

@sarah_q Passed. Thank you.

Perfect day for a ride!

Title: 25 MILER From the Bridge (C/25/ hills)

When: Sat Dec 1 12pm – 2:30pm (EST)

Where: 885 Progress Street (16th st bridge parking lot)

I have family obligations. Sorry.

potentially dumb question: do i need to be a pmtcc member to do these rides?

Perfect day for a ride! I love it.

@pearmask -- No. You just go there, sign-in and you are good to go.

PMTCC members get extra 5% (or 10%?) at Performance Bicycling store anytime when PMTCC event is initiated at Performance Bicycling parking lot. and you have to be a member to get this discount.

Man, so sad I didn't make it to this. Woke up late feeling gross and have a ton of work to do since it's getting close to finals week. And it looks like such a nice day, too. Are there going to be more rides like this anytime soon?

I got an email that there is a ride starting at 10 that goes to sewickley tomorrow. Starts at the north side end of th 16th st bridge.

Title: Let's Go To Bellevue

When: Sun Dec 2 10am – 12pm (EST)

Where: 885 Progress Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (The 16th St bridge)

I believe, Kelly would lead. I am not going to be there. I traded Saturday for Sunday.

What a great ride today! My thanks to the organizers.

Title: PMTCC Solstice Ride C-Class

When: Sat Dec 22 12pm – 1pm (EST)

Where: 885 Progress Street, 15214 (16th st. bridge lot)

It's the shortest day of the year, let's take a short cruise. We'll let the weather determine the distance but plan for at least 15 miles.

^The ride in Mikhail's previous post, scheduled for 12/22, has been cancelled. That's probably due to the weather forecast.

If weather permits...

Title: Winter Bike Ride (distance TBD)

When: Sun Jan 13 1pm – 3pm (EST)

Where: The Performance Bike Shop in East Liberty, 15206

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I got an email saying it was changed to Saturday

Blast, I'm out

@stefb Correct, this morning.

Title: Winter Bike Ride (distance TBD)

When: Sat Jan 12 1pm – 3pm (EST)

Where: The Performance Bike Shop in East Liberty, 15206

cool, i can make the saturday rides, might be able to get to this one.

i might make this one, too

bump

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for those of us who have forgotten / are unsure / are trying to rope in other people who might not be familiar with the ride: any info on how fast, who with, etc?

^The last ride I did with them in December was about 18 miles at a moderate pace with frequent stops. Expect the front to go around 17mph on the flats & a little slower toward the back - thus the need for freq stops to regroup. It's a fun bunch of folks too.

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Title: Casual Ride 25 Miles When: Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:30pm – 3:30pm (EST) Where: 885 Progress Street, Pittsburgh, PA (The 16th st. Bridge lot)

Did we scare two riders? :) One even signed.

Sorry I missed this ride. What was the route?

Strip-Buttler-New Stanton-ELB-Beechwod-Greenfield-Jail trail-HMB-trail-Fort Pit Bridge-Dequesne Bridge-River

http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/user/4740379

So Long To Dean Ride (15 miles, easy) When: Wed, April 3, 6:15pm – 7:15pm Where: 2518 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA (The OTB) 15203 (map) Description: Long time member Dean Cottle is moving away , this will be his last PMTCC ride with us.

I was gonna come tonight, but I was at work late. And I am tired.

We ended up just hanging out at OTB. Bruce et al thought it was too cold and windy to ride. Oh well.

Marko82 wrote:We ended up just hanging out at OTB. Bruce et al thought it was too cold and windy to ride. Oh well.

I still managed to get 5+ miles. :)

Sorry for late post. I am not going to be there. OTB Primer Ride When: Wed, April 10, 6:15pm – 8:00pm Where: 2518 E. Carson Street, 15203 (map) Description: The official OTB rides don't start for a couple of weeks but Janie will lead a primer this Wednesday OTB Primer Ride Date: Wednesday, April 10 Time: 6:15 pm- 8:00pm Where: The OTB We will do a 15-20 mile average pace 12-15 mile/hour training ride leaving from the OTB on the Southside and head up to Schenley Park via Saline street and ride over Friendship ave and down Penn Ave. and then back to the OTB. Bring a Bike light. Rain cancels.

20 Miler From The Bridg 885 Progress St, 15212 (The 16th st. bridge parking lot) Sun, April 14, 11am – 1pm

Tomorrow (4/17/2013) at 18:15 OTB unofficial ride. No drop. Will stop at some points to gather all people. Around 20-30 miles. :)

OK, It look like route is going to be http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2356988 -- a little bit less than 15 miles. Bring your lights. Temperature should stay in 68-64 range (slowly going down :)), chances of rain are about 20%.

Regular ride: Title: 40 Miler to Sewickley (C/40miles/hills) When: Sun Apr 21, 2013 11am – 3pm (EDT) Where: 885 Progress Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (the 16th st bridge parking lot) Fast Ride with Drops: Title: Riding out to Saxonburg, PA (C+/62miles/lots of hills) When: Sun, April 21, 10:45am – 4:15pm (EDT) Where: 885 Progress Street, Pittsburgh, PA15212 (the 16th st bridge parking lot) http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2369347

Coming this Sunday (05/19/2013): http://www.pmtcc.com/join/sojourn-fundraiser-ride/ Sojourn Fundraiser Ride, 25 Or 62 Mile Options When: Sun, May 19, 7:30am – 2:00pm Where: Golden Triangle Bike Rental, 600 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (map) Description: Please support your club by attending the event below: Major Taylor is hosting a Sojourn Fundraiser Ride to promote the" Children's Sojourn ride along the GAP Trail". Please help us give more kids the opportunity to ride by participating in our fundraiser ride. Ride options include a 25 mile and metric century (62 miles). For more information or to register visit www.pmtcc.com Pre-registration is $22 Event day registration is $25 Start time 7:30am Sponsor: The Paradies Shops

Early 45 Miler From The Bridge (C/ 45 mi, hills) When: Sat, June 1, 8:00am – 12:30pm Where: 885 Progress St, 15212, (The Northside end of the 16th st bridge) (map) Description: It's supposed to be a hot one later on in the day, so let's get started early. This no drop ride will have a sweep & will ride together with various meet up spots along the route.

If you are not doing MS150... 9:00am 23 & 35 miler from the Bridge When: Sat, June 8, 9:00am – 12:30pm Where: 885 Progress St, 15212 (The 16th St bridge parking lot) (map) Description: This ride will have 2 parts, a 12 mile loop on the trails system, then a 23 mile road ride. This will be a conversational paced, no drop ride with a sweep, great for newbies or those who have not logged a ton of miles so far this season. Rain date will be the Sunday 6/9 at 9am.

Usual Wednesday Ride. 6:30pm PMTCC @ The OTB When: Wed, June 5, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Where: 2518 E. Carson Street, 15203 (map) Description: This ride will be a weekly, no drop ride around the city (12-18 miles distance) at a recovery pace, (12- 15 mph on the flats). After the ride, some of the appetizers are discounted by the OTB.

Today's ride is canceled due to weather.

Due to dry weather until about midnight :)

gotta love those "psychics"... 7am: it's gonna rain @ noon 10am: it's gonna rain @ 3 2pm: it's gonna rain @ 6 5pm: it's gonna rain @ 8 7pm: it's gonna rain sometime overnight.

stefb wrote:Due to dry weather until about midnight :)

I went on my own and tracked 30 miles. :) But I was ready for rain -- I had my butt-saver and put my cell inside of ziplock. :)

Shoulda just gone down to OTB to see if anyone else didnt get the message or still wanted to ride. I got yard work done though. Sure was humid.

^ Me too, yardwork. Oh well, it's done now.

Marko82, This is one. :) Do we want to do anything with this guy?

Since there is no bicycle intimidation law in PA and the city cops are less than helpful, the best we could do is to report him to yellow cab, but they too have been less than helpful in the past. I dunno – I’ll let it be your call. For those not on the ride; the cabbie in vehicle 1000 came up behind us as we rolled up to a red light and started blaring his horn while his female passenger yelled derogatory comments at us. The rider immediately beside me was very startled and almost wrecked as a result. I (as is habit) responded & tried to get his photo. He was a small framed African-American about 60 years old. He definitely has anger issues.

Glad I wasn't there. Sorry that happened. I do enjoy when you have a talk with motorist though, Marko

Is "Pittsburgh Cab Company, Inc" the same as "Pittsburgh Yellow Cab" ? The last time I was buzzed by a Yellow Cab, I sent the description of the incident, including vehicle number, to joycelee@pghtrans.com at 1210 am; I got a response at about 0830 from that address copied to GDelk@pghtrans.com, JCampolongo@pghyellowcab.com, and jarmstrong@pghtrans.com :

Thanks very much for letting us know about this incident. With the information you gave us, we can track who was driving the vehicle, and will bring the driver in for counseling. We appreciate your taking the time to write us. Concerned citizens like you really do make a difference.

Not sure if it does in fact "make a difference", but it seems like it can't hurt? FWIW, Campolongo apparently is Vice President of Yellow Cab: http://www.pghtrans.com/contactus.cfm?pageid=40 Alternatively, cabs in PA are regulated by the Public Utility Commission, so you could just file a complaint directly with the state: https://www.puc.state.pa.us/consumer_info/transportation/motor_carrier/limos_taxis_movers/taxi_complaint_form.aspx

Ben, specially for you. :) Ride: 40 Miler From Performance C/40/ Hills When: Sun, June 30, 9am – 1pm Where: 6401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (The Performance Bike Shop in East Liberty) (map) Description: This no drop ride will take us to the near suburbs and back. Cue sheets will be available.

Correction. Ride will start at 10:00am.

Mikhail wrote:Ben, specially for you. :)

Don't know if that's me. Did get your message on Endomondo to check this out. So, goodness, I'd like to, but I think this runs too late to work for me. 8-11 and I would've been sold. May ride a bit at the start and head back, dunno. Much depends on when my wife's car is ready at the shop, and how Sunday shapes up in terms of other plans with the kiddies.

Hope everyone stayed dry. It started to rain 5 mins after I got home.

Well, last three got wet. :) It started when we were three miles from Performance.

MTCC ride from OTB tonight (7/10) canceled due to weather.

Oh the weather outside is weather.

3 Amigos Go To Mckessport 38mi, When: Sat, July 13, 8:30am – 12:00pm Where: 885 Progress St, 15212 (The 16th St Bridge parking lot) Description: Contact Chuck with questions: 412-720-4834

Ride To Cory with Janie & Robin / 30 mi When: Sun, July 14, 8:30am – 11:30am Where: 885 Progress Street, 15212 ( 16th St bridge parking lot) Description: We'll ride to Mckees Rocks, Coraopolis , Neville Island & Riverview Park (if you dare).

August 14th @ 6:30pm - 4 Tunnel Tour Join the Major Taylor Crew to explore the small tunnels that connect Pittsburgh to neighboring suburbs. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3057045

Anyone have a .gpx for this ride? I don't need it but would like to have it, so don't go out of your way. Only if it is convenient. I saw that I could download it from ridewithgps if I was a member but I use another site and prefer to not join. Thanks.

sew wrote: I saw that I could download it from ridewithgps if I was a member but I use another site and prefer to not join. Thanks.

If you give me your e-mail (via PM) I can send it to you.

Sent. Thanks.

Check if it went through.

The PMTCC 3 State Tour When: Sun, August 18, 7:00am – 4:30pm Where: Golden Triangle Bike Rental, Pittsburgh, PA Description: Join us for our annual 3 State Ride and enjoy 60, 85 or 100 miles of scenic riding in West Virginia, Ohio & back to Pittsburgh. The route will be marked and cue sheets will be available. Registration starts at 6:30 am. Those who are riding the 62 mile route will start and finish in Neville Township, joining the main group riders. Meet at: 5800 Grand Ave Neville Township, PA 15225 (Route 79 underpass near King's Restaurant). Registration begins at 7:30 am Ride starts at 8:00 am For more information or to register visit www.PMTCC.com Pre-registration: $15 Event day registration $20 85, 100 mile ride from Pittsburgh begins at 7:00 am. 60 mile ride from Coraopolis begins at 8:00 am. Helmets Required. Contact: mywoods40@aol.com DISCLAIMER: Bike Pittsburgh assumes no legal responsibility for the events listed. We are merely advertising these events, not organizing them, unless noted in the schedule. If you participate in an event, you do so at your own risk, according to the terms of the event organizer. Discuss any concerns you have with the event organizer, or email us at bikefest@bikepgh.org

is there a gpx file for this?

stefb wrote:is there a gpx file for this?

Sorry, Stef, just noticed your question (I was on "All neighbor ride" nad then some final preps for 3 States ride). http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3122861 -- for 100 miles (actually 96). PS I've managed to ride 100 (went back over HMB-EFT) and then, after waiting for people I rode another 26. So total 126 (a little bit over 200k).

Passed a pair of cyclists in PMTCC jerseys on the Island going back towards town past my house around 2:30, as the wife and I had just finished loading up our bikes onto the rack and were pulling out to start our own afternoon adventure. Figured it had to be part of the 3 State crew! Was gonna give a friendly honk, but wasn't sure that would come across as proper etiquette.

smarchit wrote:Figured it had to be part of the 3 State crew! Was gonna give a friendly honk, but wasn’t sure that would come across as proper etiquette.

It's OK to give a friendly honks. :)

When: Sun, September 1, 8am – 2pm Where: Grand Ave Park & Ride under RT 79 bridge, Neville Island (map) Description: This one's just for fun & for those who couldn't make it last week. We will stop for a photo at the world's largest tea pot in WVA. and have lunch at Subway in Midland. The road is still marked , we will have cue sheets , no one will get left behind! Rain cancels the ride.

Red Belt Ride When: Sat, September 7, 8:30am – 2:30pm Where: 885 Progress Street, Pittsburgh, PA (map) Description: We will be riding on the North side of Pittsburgh. The route is 52 miles and a cue sheet is available at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3287026 Contact: kelleyspot@gmail.com if you have any questions