Pedaling to the Point a ride for the ages

Hundreds of bicyclists join forces to honor city’s 250th birthday
Sunday, October 05, 2008
By Lawrence Walsh, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“The relay ride was part of the Pittsburgh 250th celebration, which included 85 cyclists riding 335 miles from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh and 18 teams of relay riders who covered that distance in 24 hours. They were later joined by hundreds of cyclists in Mc- Keesport and Pittsburgh.”

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Livable Pittsburgh steps from haze

September 25, 2008
By Ginny Prior - Columnist

“One of the best ways to see Pittsburgh and at least a dozen of its bridges is by kayak. After a brief tutorial, Kayak Pittsburgh puts you on the river for an easy paddle that lets you take in nature and see the cityscape from a unique perspective.”

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Bike tour to mark reopening of Point State Park, city’s birthday

Pittsburgh cyclists to participate in 335-mile trek
Sunday, September 21, 2008
By Lawrence Walsh, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“The Venture Outdoors 250 Bike Tour, a group of 85 cyclists, will leave Saturday to ride from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh in eight days along the C&O Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage. Most will camp along the way.”

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Mural artists hard at work throughout trail towns

Tuesday, September 2, 2008
By SANDRA LEPLEY
Daily American Correspondent

“Celebration Saturday will coincide with the start of the Venture Outdoors 250 Bike Tour, from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh the week of Sept. 27.”

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3 wheels keep on turnin’

Donated trikes mark upcoming trail rides
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
By Lawrence Walsh, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“The first one, (PNC Legacy Trail Rides) organized by Venture Outdoors, will depart Washington on Saturday and arrive in Pittsburgh on Oct. 4.”

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