PTAG-PORC MTB FEST Starts tomorrow!
Maurice Tierney
PTAG and PORC’s 5th Annual Mountain Bike Festival August 11-15
Wednesday, August 11 – Deer Lakes – 6pm to 9pm (dusk) – Veteran’s #1 shelter
Thursday, August 12 – Hartwood Acres – 6pm to 9pm (dusk) – Parking at Middle Road lot
Friday, August 13 –Herr’s Island/31st Bridge - 6pm to 9pm (dusk) - City Cruise – This will cover a lot of the bike paths in and around the city. Open to riders of any type of bike. Everyone is encouraged to join us at the Penn Brewery on the north side after the ride.
Saturday, August 14 – North Park - Devil’s Elbow #1 (across the street from the swimming pool) noon to 3pm. Party is on Sunday this year.
Sunday, August 15 – Boyce Park – Pack 2 shelter (by soccer fields) – noon until 8pm. Party to follow ride. Bring a dish to share. Snacks and beverages provided.
The MTB fest is FREE of charge. Our goal is to get more people interested in helping us work on the trails and riding their mountain bikes. Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG) helps build and maintain local hiking and biking trails. Pittsburgh Off Road Cyclists (PORC) is one of many MTB groups that offers riders a great chance to experience Western Pennsylvania’s unique and trail system that offers a wider variety terrains and scenery than any other system around. For those that would like to offer a donation, PTAG is a non-profit group, so check us out at www.ptagtrails.com
The MTB fest has a few new twists to it this year. On August 13, we will slow things down a bit and do a ride in and around the city. This is for any level rider on any type of bike. We will be going to the Penn Brewery after the ride. Our big ride and party day will be Sunday at Boyce Park.
Riders should bring a helmet and water. Ride levels are advanced beginner and above. Depending on your level, we will ride 1-3 hours. If you run out of energy, someone can help you get back to your car. Rides will start about ½ hour after the meeting times.
Contact:
Bob Bannon 412-378-3888 rob...@verizon.net
Mike Connors 724-934-9293 mi...@pabike.com
www.ptagtrails.com and www.porcmtbclub.org