Fun and fitness
with
Gabe’s Riders
Have you been thinking about dragging out that old bicycle you bought 10 years ago? Or maybe you’ve always wanted a bike but never quite pulled the trigger on purchasing one. Or are you just 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. Later on they’ll make a 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.
We will begin with a 9 mile ride on Saturday, April 4, and continue increasing our mileage every Saturday through May 9. (Little secret: the return trip is always downhill!)
Then, one Saturday a month, we’ll ride a different trail through October.
All rides start at 10:00. The early season training rides (except for May 9) will leave from the soccer field parking lot near Coraopolis and Mile 0 at 10:00. The monthly ride car caravan will leave the Holy Trinity Church parking lot at 10:00 to drive to the destination trail. All drive times are approximately 1 hour (though some may include a short stop for a quick bite)
For more information call Deacon Tim at: 412-787-1472
April 4 - Mile 0 to the Gazebo (9 miles total)
April 11 - Mile 0 to Cliffmine Rd. (12 miles) This is Holy Saturday - the day before Easter Sunday
April 18 - Mile 0 to Enlow (16 miles)
April 25 - Mile 0 to Clinton Rd. (24 miles) Uses the Airport Connector
May 2 - Mile 0 to Boggs (24 miles)
May 9 - CELEBRATORY RIDE! Oakdale to Burgettstown on the Panhandle Trail (approx. 25 miles)
June 13 - Mill Creek Metro Parks Trail - Canfield, OH (32 miles)
July 18 - Sandy Creek Trail (24 miles)
August 15 - Allegheny River Trail at Emlenton (28 miles)
September 12 - Allegheny River Trail at Ford City (25 miles)
(September 19 - optional Tour the Montour for those interested. Register on your own)
October 10 - GRAND FINALE! Station Square to McKeesport (32 miles)