Fun & Fitness with Friends

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 last year 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.
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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. April and May will be spent slowly building up mileage. By the end of that time (if you also do some riding on your own) you should 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. 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 here.
For more information call Deacon Tim at: 412-787-1472

UPDATE: The October 9 ride has been changed since PA Turnpike Commission has announced a Community Day on that date for bicyclists and walkers on the new Southern Beltway prior to the grand opening of the highway later in the week.
If you could not join us click HERE to see a video that will give you a taste of the day.

Join Gabe's Riders and take advantage of a rare opportunity to ride a brand new section of highway that will never be open to walkers and bicyclists again! See "October 9" in the calendar below for details.

All April and May training rides leave from Montour Trail Mile 0 (beginning of the trail) at 10:00 am.
All mileage listed is total mileage "out & back."
March 27 - WORKSHOP - Intro to Cycling and/or Riding Comfortably: 10:00 am at the picnic shelter of Mile 0 of the Montour Trail
April 3 - Montour Trail: Mile 0 to the Gazebo  (9 miles total)
>>>As I write this at 8 AM the temperature is 23° and it won't be above 40° until after 11:00. That's a bit cold for most people. I will be at Mile 0 in case anyone shows up, but if no one does it is understandable. If you can't make it try to get out and ride on your own this week. It'll be nicer next week!<<<
April 10 - Mile 0 to Cliffmine Rd. (12 miles) 
April 17 - No group ride... PARISH KITE FLY AT YOUTHTOWNE (click for info) - Clinton, PA outside of Imperial 
April 24 - Mile 0 to Enlow [5 Points Intersection after tunnel]. (16 miles) 
May 1 - Mile 0 to Boggs (24 miles) BICYCLE BLESSING begins at 10:00 with ride to follow. See below...
May 8 - Mile 0 to Clinton Rd. (using the Airport Connector) (24 miles) OPTIONAL: to Boggs.
May 15 - CELEBRATORY RIDE! Oakdale to Burgettstown on the Panhandle Trail (approx. 26 miles)
June 12 - Wheeling Heritage Trail - Starting from Pike Island Lock and Dam, Clearview, WV (◄CLICK for directions) at 10:00 (32 miles)
July 10 - Little Beaver Creek Trail - Lisbon, OH (25 miles) We will start cycling the trail from the parking lot at Donna's Bicycle Shop (446 Maple St., Lisbon, OH 44432) at 11:15. If you prefer, a car caravan will leave Holy Trinity parking lot at 10:00 and drive directly to the trailhead. Possible late-lunch and at Lu-Lou's (formerly Janoski's Country Restaurant) on the way home.
August 14 - Armstrong Trail - Starting from Ford City at 10:00 (28 miles) Click for directions: Directions to Ford City Trailhead
September 11 - Great Allegheny Passage - Homestead Waterworks Mall to West Newton (28 miles)
We will meet here and begin riding at 10:00: Click here for Waterfront Trail parking area...
October 9 - GRAND FINALE! A ride on the new Southern Beltway before it opens to the public (and high speed vehicular traffic). A car caravan will leave from the Holy Trinity Church parking lot beginning at 9:30 AM and proceed to the parking area near Cecil Twp. provided by the Turnpike Commission. Just over 5 miles of new highway will be open to the public from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Click HERE to see video...

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From I79 North, or Coraopolis Rd., or Forest Grove Rd or insert your own starting point.