335 Miles in 24 Hours: G-24 Relay Photos
In celebration of the G-20 Summit coming to Pittsburgh and to raise money for the Allegheny Trail Alliance, Venture Outdoors sponsored a G-24 Relay September 22-23. Fifteen cyclists rode 335 miles in 24 hours sustaining a speed of 15 mph for the entire trip! The riders rode through the night along the historic C & O Canal Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage, from Washington DC to Pittsburgh enjoying the wildlife and scenery the entire way!
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NBC News spotlight on Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s in the spotlight again! NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams will be speaking with Venture Outdoors, Riverlife Taskforce, Green Building Alliance and Visit Pittsburgh on Wednesday, July 22 for a segment on the greening of Pittsburgh and why it was chosen to host the G-20 Summit. The segment will focus on the natural amenities that make Pittsburgh unique and how it is leading the way to a green revolution.
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Weekend Outlook – Seldom Seen Greenway, Sunsets Over PGH and Doggie Day Trek
We had wonderful weather for this past weekend’s activities. Over 75 kayakers celebrated the 4th of July as we paddled up the Allegheny River and floated down just in time for the Fireworks display. There’s even more in store for this coming weekend with nearly a dozen activities planned in and around Pittsburgh. This Saturday’s Seldom Seen Greenway Hike takes participants on an easy stroll through a place few folks even know about. On Sunday, bring your canine companion for a social hike in the woods of Frick Park. If you’re looking to try out a few new beers among friends, join us for Saturday’s Beer Tasting Hike in Boyce Park. Enter SUMBEER at Checkout for 25% off!
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Pittsburgh Becomes Increasingly Bike Friendly
June 25, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
By Bob Karlovits
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Pittsburgh is becoming a bicycle town.
It is a city where trolley tracks and Belgian brick-lined streets are nightmares of the past.
Now, it is a city with about 22 miles of bike trails and 14 miles of marked bike lanes with plans for more, says city bicycling-pedestrian coordinator Stephen Patchan.
It is a city with a pub and a coffee shop heavily into the bike culture.
Good magazine, a health and activity publication from Los Angeles, lists Pittsburgh as one of its seven top cities with a burgeoning bike scene.
“We are on the map,” says Brad Quartuccio, co-publisher of the Bloomfield-based magazine Urban Velo.
“Bicycling is growing by leaps and bounds,” says Tom Baxter, executive director of Friends of the Riverfront, a development and recreation group.
Business has increased 20 percent to 30 percent at the three shops of Pittsburgh Pro Bikes, says Todd Schoeni, who owns the chain with Craig Cozza.
Golden Triangle Bike Rental added another site only a little more than 3 miles away from its original.
“It seems like we have something special going on here,” its owner, Tom Demagall, says of the interest in riding. Read more
Venture Outdoors Bikes New York
Registration is open to participate in the TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour in NYC!
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GAPCANDO Bike Tour Details
February 5, 2009 by admin · 8 Comments
June 13-20 or
Bike Tour
Dates
Sept. 5-12
Sept. 5-9
Sept. 9-12
Length
Miles Per Day
Trail Surface
Price
VO Member Price
Trip Capacity
Meals
Start Location
End Location
Over Night Accomodations
Transportation options to PGH
Recommended Hotel for proximity to start location
Sign up today for the first two bike tours in 2009!
Registration is now open for the NYC 5 Boro Bike Tour, a 2-day adventure discovering the different boros of New York City, and the GAPCANDO Tour, an 8-day scenic tour from Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh. You can choose to do all 8 days, the first 5 or the last 4 of the GAPCANDO Tour. Register early to ensure your spot!
For more information on specific tours click the links below:
To see the list of all the 2009 Bike Tours click here
8 Day GAPCANDO Bike Tour Itinerary
December 18, 2008 by admin · 4 Comments
Here is the itinerary for our 8 day adventure.
Day 1
Pittsburgh to Washington DC
In case of emergency: DIAL 911
Then: call Seth at 412.606.9318
7:00 AM – 8:30 PM – Registration
We will meet in the east parking lot of Station Square.
79 E Station Square Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
There is a hotel near our meeting location, the Sheraton Hotel at Station Square
300 W Station Square Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412.261.2000
Last Bus Leaves at 9:00 AM SHARP
If you are running late, call Seth at 412.606.9318
Boxed lunch and safety presentation on the bus.
1:30 – 2:00 PM – Arrive in Washington DC
34th and Water St.
Washington DC, 20007
Unload and start the trip.
2:00 – 2:30 PM – Ride departure
Here we go!
Optional side trip to mile zero. Note: There is a mile marker 0, but it is not easy to find or too scenic of a spot. Use your Trailbook to find mile marker 0.
Daily Mileage: 12.3
Exit Trail at Mile Post: 12.3 – Rockwood Manor
Great Falls is a great place to visit on Day 1 or 2, simply awesome.
Lodging: This is the only night of indoor lodging, and they are dorm style rooms. You might want to bring some ear plugs… ZZZZZZ
Motel option: Hotel style rooms at Rockwood Manor.
11001 MacArthur Blvd.
Potomac MD, 20854
301.229.5026
Contact biketour@ventureoutdoors.org for reservation information.
6:00 PM – Dinner
Day 2
Rockwood Manor to Brunswick
Daily Mileage: 43
Exit Trail at Mile Post: 55
7:00 AM – Breakfast
Rest stop at White’s Ferry: Mile Post 36.8
Campsite: Brunswick Family Campground
Brunswick, MD 21716
Indoor lodging option:
Green Country Inn
620 Souder Road
Brunswick, MD 21716
301-834-9151
6:00 PM – Dinner
Sign up tonight for the Antietam Battlefield ride on Monday.
Day 3
Brunswick to Fort Fredrick
Daily Mileage: 57
Exit Trail at Mile Post: 112
7:00 AM – Breakfast
Rest stop at Mile Post 72.9
Optional Antietam Battlefield tour
Rest Stop @ MP 72.9 – Antietam option – At NEW Highway bridge (this is the 2nd bridge)
THIS is a ROAD ride for about 16 miles over mildly hilly terrain. 3 Miles of the route has moderate traffic with minimal shoulders. It is about 14 miles shorter than the canal route.
Tour of Antietam planned for Noon- Please sign up with VO Before using this option.
Exit the trail at the footbridge just before the new overhead bridge for US RT 34.
0.0 Mile – Climb a short, steep hill
0.2 Mile – Bear right onto US Rt. 34 Canal Road
3.4 Left onto North Church St Md Rt. 65 (No Shoulder
4.4 Antietam Battlefield on your Right. )
MEET TOUR LEADER HERE
4.4 Exit Antietam R on Dunker Church Road
5.3 Sharp left and right onto St Rt. 65
8.9 Left on to St. Rt. 63- Spielman Rd. This is a narrow road but with little traffic
10.3 Cross RR tracks (1st Time)
12.7 Cross St Rt. 632
14.1 Left on to St Rt. 68- West and go under I-81.
16.7 Left on US 11 head down the hill to Cushwa Basin and MP 99 on the C&O
Please let the staff know if you are going to take this route.
If you do not go on the battlefield tour, you will encounter the Canal Detour at mile post 84.5. Dam 4 – follow NHP Road routing markings.
Campsite: Fort Fredrick State Park
11100 Fort Fredrick Rd
Big Pool, MD 21711
Note: Fort Frederick is a gorgeous spot to camp, but there are no shower facilities. Personal washing stations will be set up at Fort Frederick. We’ll also provide a van shuttle for riders to the town of Hancock for showers at the community pool. The shuttle is 12 miles one way. The shower shuttle is available between 4-6 pm. No showers are a small price to pay to be one of the few riders that have camped in the shadow of a fort built in 1756.
Motel Option:
Super 8
116 Limestone Rd
Hancock, MD 21759
301.678.6101
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Group Meeting and Program
Day 4
Fort Frederick to Little Orleans
Daily Mileage: 28
Exit Trail at Mile Post: 140.9
7:00 AM – Breakfast
This is a shorter day to rest our legs. Enjoy the scenery, take pictures & take your time.
The Western Maryland Rail Trail is a 22 mile long paved trail that parallels the C & O. It starts at mile 114.8. (In Hancock, stop by Weavers on Main Street for Pie, it’s a big hit).
‘Unofficial’ rest stop can be taken at C & O Bicycle Shop in Hancock, approx. MP 123, Located at 9 S Pennsylvania Ave 301-678-6665. Venture Outdoors will not be there.
Campsite:
The Little Orleans Campground
31661 Green Forest Dr.
SW Little Orleans, MD 21766
301.478.2325
Bed and Breakfast Options:
Town Hill Bed and Breakfast
301.478.2101
6:00 PM – Dinner
Day 5
Little Orleans to Frostburg
Daily Mileage: 59 *shuttle is available for less mileage
Exit Trail at Mile Post: 15+ of the GAP
7:00 AM – Breakfast
Rest Stop at Cumberland: Mile Post 184.5
Campsite:
Community Pool
19336 Water St.
Frostburg, MD 21532
Indoor Lodging Option:
Failinger’s Hotel Gunter
11 West Main St.
Frostburg, MD 21532
301.689.6511
www.failingershotelgunter.com
6:00 PM – Dinner
Day 6
Frostburg to Confluence
Daily Mileage: 48
Exit Trail at Mile Post: 62 of the GAP
7:00 AM – Breakfast
Rest stop at mile post 43 in Rockwood
Campsite:
Outflow Camping
1579 Mae West Road
Confluence, PA 15424
814.395.3242
Indoor Lodging Option:
Confluence House B & B
522 Oden St.
Confluence, PA 15424
814.352.8151
www.theconfluencehouse.com
6:00 PM – Dinner
Day 7
Confluence to West Newton
Daily Mileage: 51
Exit Trail at Mile Post: 113 of GAP
7:00 AM – Breakfast
Mile post 74 at Ohiopyle Visitor Center – Shuttle to Fallingwater.
Note: Rest stop on your own in Connellsville at mile post 88.
Fallingwater Optional Tour – the cost is to be paid by the rider, riders must make their own reservations and alert the Venture Outdoors staff. Make reservations ahead of time for a 10:00 AM tour. Fallingwater – 724.329.8501
6:00 PM – Dinner
Campsite:
Community Pool on Peach Alley
190 Windsor St.
West Newton, PA 15089
Bed and Breakfast Option:
Bright Morning Bed and Breakfast
724.872.0792
7:00 PM – Group Meeting and trip review by leadership team
Day 8
West Newton to Boston, PA
Daily Mileage: 14
End at Boston, PA mile post~127
7:00 AM – Breakfast
Note: The trail is not yet finished from Boston to Station Square. They are diligently working to finish it. We cannot safely ride to Station Square, so Venture Outdoors provides a shuttle back to Station Square. The shuttle will leave Boston, PA at approximately 10:00 AM.
Congratulations – you’ve just ridden from Washington DC on your bicycle!
Bike Tour Packing List
December 18, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Basic suggested packing list for our adventure from DC to Pittsburgh
Two bag limit – 35 lbs each
*Keep it light as you’ll be loading and unloading it each day. It’s also a good idea to tie colored ribbons to your gear for easy identification.
Camping Bag
Tent with Stakes
Sleeping Bag
Ground cloth
Air Mattress
Flash Light
Riding shoes
Head Light
Pillow
Bug Spray
Camping chair
Clothing bag
Padded Shorts and Riding Jerseys – Riders will need to wash these along the trip
Rain Gear – whatever works for you
Light Thermal
Full Thermal Shirt
3 Pairs of riding shorts
3 T-shirts – wicking (cotton is not recommended)
3 Pairs of underwear
2 Sets of riding gloves
HELMET *must be worn every time you’re on a bike
Socks – wicking (cotton is not recommended)
Swim trunks/suit
Walking shoes
2 Pairs of short
1 Pair of jeans
Personal items, Soap, Shampoo, etc.
Some snack food
Water Bottles (a Hydro Pack also works well)
Pack towel – full size cotton bath towels take forever to dry out, leave them at home.
Sweatshirt
Light Jacket
Camera
Cell Phone
Cell Phone Charger
Bike Tool Kit
Bike Lock
Any personal items needed for a week away from home. Meds, addresses for post cards, credit cards and cash.
PNC Legacy Trail Ride
October 6, 2008 by admin · 2 Comments
Saturday, October 4
Over 500 bikers of all ages from across the country join the PNC Legacy Trail Ride and rode into Point State Park to help kick of Pittsburgh’s 250 Celebration.
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