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Join a group ride or hike. Try your luck at a Poker Run. Plan a ride to take in an event near the trail such as Meyersdale's Maple Festival.
ATA is listing these events as the information has been provided to us. Please contact the sponsors for details. Contact ATA at atamail@atatrail.org
or 1-888-ATA-BIKE.
RIDES
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UPCOMING RIDES
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Saturday May 01, 2010 to Monday November 15, 2010
Venture Outdoors Custom Tours
There is nothing better than enjoying a wonderful meal and a comfortable bed after a full day of fresh air and pedaling through beautiful scenery. From four day excursions on the gorgeous Great Allegheny Passage, the Pine Creek Trail, or the Greenbrier River Trail to week long adventures from Washington DC to Pittsburgh, we can provide you the support and expertise for the vacation of a lifetime.
Additionally, we provide support for groups looking to camp on their cycling adventures. Let our guides carry your gear in our vehicle while you enjoy the trail.
No matter the size of your group, from two to twenty or more, Venture Outdoors can put together the tour that fits your desires. You do the dreaming, we'll do the work.
For information on any of our tours Visit the Website or contact our Tour Coordinator, Seth Gernot at seth@ventureoutdoors.org or 412.255.0564 ext 35.
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Saturday September 11, 2010
Heritage Hustle
5-K Run and 2-Mile Fun Walk
Saturday, September 11, 2010 9:00 a.m. Slickville, PA (East of Murrysville)
The Course Run or walk on the beautiful Westmoreland Heritage biking trail! Comfortable crushed limestone surface. Out and back course. The first half is a gradual downhill. Fast! The return is &what else? A gradual uphill! Show us what you've got!
Where - Slickville Fire Station in Slickville, Westmoreland County, PA. At Route 819, 4.7 miles north of Route 22 and 3.9 miles south of Route 380. Turn east onto Main Street and you are there. (There is no sign for Main Street, but look for a large blue and gold sign saying, Welcome to Slickville.)
Entry Fee If postmarked by September 4: $15 Race day: $20 Kids 10 and under: $10 anytime (Registration from 8:15 a.m. till 8:45 a.m.) (Sorry, no refunds)
Proceeds--will be used for the maintenance of the Westmoreland Heritage Trail.
Awards Runners: top two male and top two female overall. Also, top two in each age category: 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ The first three walkers to finish will also get an award.
All pre-registered participants age 10 and under will get a medal!
T-Shirts guaranteed to first 80 pre-registered runners or walkers
For information call (724) 733-4259 or email : setler@comcast.net
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Sunday October 17, 2010
October Fall Foliage Ride
Yough River Trail Council - October Fall Foliage Ride will be held on October 17th at Noon.
Registration at Noon, ride the trail as far and as long as wanted, have lunch at 3 in Yough Park.
There are prizes and awards for the race, some prizes only for the ride. For details call 724-628-5500.
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| UPCOMING THROUGH-TRIPS |
Thursday January 01, 2009 to Thursday December 31, 2009
Ride Calendar - Yockatomac Trek
Visit the Website
Calendar listing several organized through trips from Pittsburgh to DC or DC to Pittsburgh.
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Saturday May 01, 2010 to Monday November 15, 2010
Venture Outdoors Custom Tours
There is nothing better than enjoying a wonderful meal and a comfortable bed after a full day of fresh air and pedaling through beautiful scenery. From four day excursions on the gorgeous Great Allegheny Passage, the Pine Creek Trail, or the Greenbrier River Trail to week long adventures from Washington DC to Pittsburgh, we can provide you the support and expertise for the vacation of a lifetime.
Additionally, we provide support for groups looking to camp on their cycling adventures. Let our guides carry your gear in our vehicle while you enjoy the trail.
No matter the size of your group, from two to twenty or more, Venture Outdoors can put together the tour that fits your desires. You do the dreaming, we'll do the work.
For information on any of our tours Visit the Website or contact our Tour Coordinator, Seth Gernot at seth@ventureoutdoors.org or 412.255.0564 ext 35.
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Saturday September 25, 2010 to Saturday October 02, 2010
ADVENTURE CYCLING: C&O Canal-Great Allegheny Passage
C&O Canal-Great Allegheny Passage
Trip Dates: Sep 25, 2010 - Oct 02, 2010
Start - End Locations: Washington, D.C. - Washington, D.C.
Total Days: 8 Riding Days: 7 Orientation/Rest Days: 1
Level of Support: Full
Miles: 325 Average Miles Per Day: 46.4
Surface: Unpaved Bike Path
Riders: 65
Type: Supported Meals: Catered meals
Accommodations: Camping/Indoor
Physical Difficulty: Beginner+
Airport: Ronald Reagan (Washington, DC)
Cost: $1,099.00 Deposit: $200.00
Booking Status: Space Still Available
Tour Itinerary:
Visit the Website
You can sign up for the C&O Canal/GAP now. Go to our online sign-up:
Visit the Website
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Sunday October 03, 2010 to Friday October 08, 2010
Fall Foliage Tour on the Great Allegheny Passage and C & O Canal
Fall Foliage Tour on the Great Allegheny Passage and C & O Canal Towpath. October 3rd-8th
Enjoy the trail during the day and a cozy bed each night as we travel through historic towns like Cumberland, Maryland and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. We'll end the vacation with a bicycle tour of the Mall, memorials, and monuments in Washington DC.
This is a small scale trip. A small group rides fewer miles a day to allow time to take in the scenery and the small towns along the trail, making this trip perfect for cyclists and non-cyclists alike.
For information on any of our tours Visit the Website or contact our Tour Coordinator, Seth Gernot at seth@ventureoutdoors.org or 412.255.0564 ext 35.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
Monday September 06, 2010
Labor Day Poker Run - WYTC
Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter's 17th annual Labor Day Poker Run12 or 20 mile bike ride, or 4 mile walk.
Poker Run begins at the West Newton trailhead parking area.
Join us--The WYTC is in need of extra help this year for expenses in tree cleanup from February's snowfall.
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Sunday October 17, 2010
Yough River Trail Council Fall Foliage Ride / Walk
October 17, 2010
Registration & Packet
Pick-up at 12:00 Noon
This Event Is Not A Race!
After registration, participants can begin biking or walking as much as they wish of The Great Allegheny Passage/Yough River Trail toward Ohiopyle or West Newton. All participants should return to Yough
River Park in Connellsville for the Family Picnic to be held from 3 to 4 PM.
For those who are interested:
A walking "loop" will be offered through the City of Connellsville. This is a 3 mile tour of the Heritage Trail with a tour guide from the Connellsville Cultural Trust. It will begin and end in Yough River Park.
For additional details call: 724-628-5500
Registration Fee includes Family picnic and T-shirt.
Before October 9th - $15.00
After October 8th - $18.00
Make checks payable & mail to:
The Yough River Trail Council
P.O. Box 988, Connellsville, PA 15425
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