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Gabe's Riders (Bicycling Group)
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About Gabe's Riders
Have you been thinking about dragging out that old bicycle you bought 10 years ago? Or maybe you were one of those folks looking to get out of the house at the height of the pandemic and bought a new bicycle. Are you, like many of us, the kind of person that needs the encouragement of others to drag yourself out of bed for a little exercise? Maybe you’re just looking for some fun? Then this group is for you! All skill levels of riders are invited.
What is it about bicycles that makes a person feel like a kid again? There aren’t many better ways to enjoy the outdoors and get fit at the same time. Gabe’s Riders, our parish recreational bicycling group, is looking for some people who want to enjoy some sunny Saturday mornings with others on the Montour Trail, build up some stamina, and who knows, maybe lose a couple of pounds.It's time to get out of the house and ride!!!
Please see the calendar below. The Springtime rides are "mostly" for people who haven't ridden much recently or are new to the sport. These early rides will be spent slowly building up mileage and confidence. By the end of that time (if you also do some riding on your own) you will be able to ride 25 - 30 miles comfortably. Remember, though, riders of all skill levels are welcome. Just ride at your own pace and distance. The goal is to have fun! The group is large and diverse enough that you will not be riding on your own. (Click here to see pictures of past rides)Veteran riders might want to wait until June to join us though you are more than welcome to join in the May rides. Beginning in June, Gabe's Riders will go once a month visit to other local trails. You can join us for every ride or for just one ride. Whatever suits you and your schedule. Usually we will meet at the destination trail at 10:00. Directions will be provided on this webpage. For more information, please call Deacon Tim at 412-787-1472.
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2025 Riding CalendarAll April and May training rides leave from Montour Trail Mile 0 (beginning of the trail) at 10:00 AM. Mileage listed is total mileage "out & back."
Saturday, April 26 - BICYCLE BLESSING and FIRST GABE'S RIDERS RIDE
10:00 AM Bicycle Blessing at Montour Trail Mile 0. Rain date May 3. After the blessing you'll be able to do some riding on your own. (See video of the blessing at the bottom of this page.) Directions to Mile 0 below this calendar.
RAIN DATE: MAY 3 - Same time same place.
First Gabe's Riders Ride: Following the blessing join others, if you like from Mile 0 to the Gazebo and back (9 miles total)
Sunday, April 27- No bicycle ride - PARISH KITE FESTIVAL AT YOUTHTOWNE
(click "KITE FESTIVAL" for info) - Clinton, PA outside of Imperial 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM
Saturday, May 3 CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Get out and ride! See you next week
Time to increase the miles: Mile 0 to Cliffmine Road (12 miles)
May 10
Mile 0 to Enlow [5 Points Intersection after tunnel]. (16 miles)
May 17
Mile 0 to Clinton Rd. (using the Airport Connector) (24 Miles) OPTIONAL: to Boggs.
May 24 - CELEBRATORY RIDE!
Oakdale to Burgettstown on the Panhandle Trail (approx. 26 miles) We will leave the Helicon Brewery parking lot at 10:30 AM (102 Union Ave., Oakdale, PA 15071
June - Cancelled due to rain
July 19 - We will be riding a piece of the Ghost Town Trail out of Vintondale, PA. All riders are welcome! Total mileage will be 26-28 miles. We will leave the Holy Trinity parking lot at 10am on the 19th and caravan to Vintondale to start the ride. Call Deacon Tim at 412-787-1472 for more information.
August - TBA
August 9, 10:00 - TEUTONIA MANNERCHOR RADLER RIDE
"Radler" means "bicycle" in German. The Teutonia Club on the North Side (near the bottom of Troy Hill) holds a VERY casual ride every year on local river trails. The shortest ride is 14 miles (7 to the Hofbrauhaus for a beverage and a pretzel and 7 miles back to the club where brats and similar await). Some better riders go a little further to the end of the North Shore Trail at Western Penitentiary or toward Sandcastle on the GAP and arrive at the restaurants at the same time as the casual riders. $20 ride registration includes Radler Ride Hi-Vis vest, as well! We will caravan from Holy Trinity Church and leave promptly at 9:45 AM for the Teutonia Club on the North Side, or you can just meet us at the Teutonia Männerchor Club (856 Phineas Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212). Riders depart at 11:00 AM.
September 13 - TOUR THE MONTOUR
The Tour the Montour Bicycle Ride benefits the Montour Trail. The event starts at 8:00 AM. The registration fee includes lunch and a t-shirt. Register on your own here: Tour the Montour.
October DATE TBA - GRAND FINALE - RIDE AROUND THE RIVERS
We will meet at the Station Square parking lot near the entrance to the Gateway Clipper Fleet. We will start the ride at (?) AM and visit the trails along the North Shore and the Jail Trail to the Hot Metal Bridge. We will have lunch at the Hofbrauhaus and return to Station Square via the South Side Trail.
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Bicycling as social justice. (Click the link below)
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Click here if you couldn't Make the Final Ride of 2021, this video will give you a taste of it . . .
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Directions to the Montour Trail
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Bicycle Blessing 2022
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For more information, please contact:
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Deacon Tim Killmeyertimkillmeyerverizon.netDeacon
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