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Great Allegheny Passage Ride - Pittsburgh to West Newton

If you have never toured before, this ride is for you!

For riders new to touring, we are offering this specially-priced overnight tour on the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) from Pittsburgh - West Newton and back. With this ride, we provide each rider with education on bike touring, bike and equipment assessment, bike safety & information on how to prepare your body and bike for a tour! A week prior to departure, we take a short group ride together. #bikeovernights

• Difficulty Level: Easy - Moderate self-supported

• Daily Distances: 34 Miles

• Daily Saddle Time: 4-6 Hours

• Total Riding Miles: 68 Miles

• Terrain: Road and GAP rail-to-trail, crushed limestone surface with less than 2% grade

• Rider Limit: Minimum 6 | Maximum 8

• Price: $75: includes

  • Bike and equipment assessment and recommendations

  • Bike touring education

  • “How to Plan a GAP Ride” information and resources,

  • Overnight Lodging

  • Meals: 1 breakfast included

  • Two tour guides with bike tools, patch kits and first aid kit

Details Below:

• One month prior to your trip, you’ll receive weekly emails to get you started and help you prepare. These will include info on how to prepare your body as well as your bike for the tour.

• On May 18, 2024, there will be a “Meet & Greet” at Millvale Riverfront Park. We will check your equipment, answer questions and take a short (shakedown) ride together. We’ll review safe riding practices in a group and on a trail and practice carrying weight on a bike. You’ll have a chance to ask questions and learn for yourself by doing!

• June 1-2: Let’s Ride! - June 1: Meet at 10 a.m. at the fountain in Point State Park.

Lodging: Plumer House, West Newton PA

• All lodging is single occupancy per bed, one room has two queen beds. If you bring a friend and share a queen bed, you both get a 10% discount.

Required:

• A working bicycle capable of carrying gear

• Bike packing or touring bags; we have a limited number of panniers for rent if needed.

• Helmet

• Water bottle(s)

• Spare inner tube for your tire size

• Bike light

• Rain gear

• On and off the bike clothing

• Swimsuit (optional)

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• A $25 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration

• Full payment will be due 30 days prior to the ride's start