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The Ride
The Great Ride is the original
recreational bicycling tour of Pittsburgh, taking cyclists
through three regional parks, across four city bridges, and
through twelve city neighborhoods, each with its own distinctive
personality. Cyclists of all ages and abilities gather
at the Pittsburgh Technology Center, off Second Avenue, to
witness the revival of the riverfronts and benefit the Pittsburgh
International Youth Hostel.
Cyclists choose between a predominately flat 20-mile course,
a hillier 30-mile course, and a challenging 50-mile course
that ascends several steep city streets. More
experienced riders can also be challenged by a 5-mile loop
of Mount Washington, with a spectacular view of downtown Pittsburgh.
All courses are well signed and course maps will be available
the day before and the day of the ride.
Refreshments
Riders are treated every 10-12 miles to festive and nourishing
comfort stations offering a variety of refreshments and entertainment.
The finish line congratulates riders with music, food, and
raffle prizes.
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| Need an application?
To get an application to the 2003 Great Ride, e-mail
us with your name and mailing
address, and we'll get some out to you in mid-May!
Departure Times:
Registration Opens 7:00 a.m.
50 Mile Ride
8:00 a.m.
30 Mile Ride
8:30 a.m.
20 Mile Ride
9:00 a.m.
Family Trail Ride 9:30 a.m.
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Bike Rentals
Bike rentals will be available at the Great Ride.
For reservations, call Golden
Triangle Bike Rentals at (412)655-0835.
Grand Prize Drawing
All registered riders are
eligible to win a Specialized Expedition Comfort Bike from
Gatto Cycling & Fitness Shops. The Drawing will
take place after the ride at the Finish area.
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Great Ride Packet Pick Up
On Saturday, July 26, 2003
from 9:00 a.m. until Noon, Great Ride participants will have
the opportunity to pick up their Great Ride packet in advance.
Packet Pick Up will take place at the start/finish location
at 300 Technology Drive (you can also register here!).
Local bike mechanics will be on hand to perform free safety
checks. Course maps will be available on this day.
Pittsburgh Helmet Coalition
Stop by the Pittsburgh Helmet
Coalition tent at the Great ride Start/Finish to learn about
the importance of bicycle safety. They will be checking
children's helmets to be sure that they are fitted correctly.
(Remember children AND adults are required to wear a helmet
during the Great Ride.) They will also be offering prizes
to those who are up on their bicycle safety knowledge.
Let's work together to make this a safe summer season!
www.pghhelmetcoalition.org
Directions to Start/Finish
Exit I-376 at Grant Street
Turn right onto First Avenue
Turn left onto Ross Street
Turn right onto Second Avenue
Follow 2 miles to Pittsburgh Technology Center at intersection
with Bates Street
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