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Black and Gold make BRONZE
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Pittsburgh's cycling community
recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as Bronze in bike-friendliness!
We've come a long way since 1990, when Pittsburgh was ranked by Bicycling Magazine as one of
the three worst cities in the country in which to ride a bike.
The League of American Bicyclists, one of the oldest bicycling organizations
in the world, bases their awards on their "Five E's," and ranks
communities as either Honorable Mention, Bronze, Silver, Gold, or
Platinum. Events, maps, education, advocacy, and all of the fun things to do
on a bike; whether it's on a road, cycling oval, single track, or
riverfront trail, as well as a commitment from the Mayor's office to
install bicycle infrastructure led to this momentous award. Pat yourselves on the back, Pittsburgh cyclists!
Along with this award, the League will give Pittsburgh a "road map" to follow with all the things we need to do to get to the next level and beyond. BikePGH is excited to partner with the City of Pittsburgh to follow this prescription as we continue on our path towards, silver, gold and then platinum.
Click here to find out more about this nationally-recognized award
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National Bike to Work Day: Friday, May 21
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Free Biker Breakfasts and great car-free prizes
In celebration of Bike Month and Great Outdoors Week, it's time for National Bike to Work Day again. As usual we'll be around town with FREE biker breakfasts and bike mechanics on hand to answer your questions.
It's also the first Car Free Fridays of the year, and we have vouchers for discounts around town and some great prizes to help you stay car-free, and lovin' it.
You can pick up vouchers and be entered to win a Port Authority monthly
bus
pass, a Zipcar membership with $75 driving credit, and a BikePGH
membership with swag at the following breakfast stations. All stations will be there from 7:30 - 10:00 am
Click here for more info
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Car Free Fridays is back
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May's featured Neighborhood: Mt Lebanon
Car Free Fridays is back, and this year we're taking a new approach. Each month in the summer we will feature a different neighborhood, where there will be events, discounts, and lots of other fun stuff to do - all without using a car.
May's highlighted neighborhood is Mt Lebanon
 May 11 - 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Bike Commuting 101 presented by BikePGH. Aldo
Coffee 675 Washington Rd
May 21 (AM) - 7:30-10:00 am - In conjunction with Bike to Work Day (see above for description), there will be a free biker breakfast provided by the East End Food Co-op and Aldo Coffee, as well as some of West Liberty Cycles mechanics on hand.
All morning activities will be at the clock on Washington Road (near
the staircase to the T platform).
May 21 (PM) - 6:00 - 9:00pm - Car Free Fridays Concert featuring
City Dwelling Nature Seekers. Hosted by the Mount Lebanon Partnership.
Clearview Common @ Alfred Street and Washington Road in the center of
town. May 29 - 3:00 - 4:30pm Car Free Walking Tour
hosted by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation. Meet at the
clock on Washington Road (near the staircase to the T platform).  Transit routes to Mount Lebanon from Downtown:
41B Bower Hill (just short of main business
district)
44U Oakland-Mt Lebanon
Red Line "T" Click here for more info about Car Free Fridays and when it's coming to your neighborhood
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5th Annual East End Brewing Company Keg Delivery Ride
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| Friday, May 14 at the East End Brewing Company
Every year in May, hundreds of cyclists gather at the East End Brewing Company in
Homewood for one of the most fun and most unique cycling events around.
To celebrate the yearly birth of Pedal Pale Ale, EEBC's summer brew,
the first batch gets delivered by bike.
But, there's a catch. No
one but the keg pullers know where the ride's going, so riders must
stay behind the keg in order to arrive at the super-secret tap spot to
drink their beer, the first one for free. And every year the amount of
people that shows up doubles, leaving us in 2009 to lead over 500 riders, pied piper style, to the destination.
Please help us keep the lines to a minimum this year by pre-registering for the event. To give you a bit more of an incentive to do so, pre-registrants will automatically be added to a raffle drawing for some great prizes!
Click here for more info and to pre-register
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All of our programs that support, encourage, and protect Pittsburgh are costly. Please become a member and make sure we will be here working on your behalf for years to come!
Our new office & resource space, the Pittsburgh Bike Map, Bike Commuting 101, Car Free Fridays, BikeFest, as well as our initiatives to stripe bike lanes and install bike racks need support both monetarily and vocally. Becoming a member of Bike Pittsburgh both directly funds these projects as well as adds your voice and support of this grassroots movement that is changing the face of Pittsburgh.
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Cycling Calendar of Events
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| All Things Cycling in the Greater Pittsburgh Region!
Here are some highlights:
Fri, May 14: 5th Annual Pedal Pale Ale Delivery Ride
- Ride with hundreds of your best friends to deliver the first keg of East End Brewing Company's Pedal Pale Ale INFO
Sat, May 15: Team Decaf Bridge Ride - 12 Bridges, 3 Rivers, 21 Miles - 11am, Rain Cancels. Tazza D'Oro Cafe, Highland Park INFO
Sun, May 16: Pedal Pittsburgh- A celebration of design, fitness and
urban lifestyles into a cycling event attracting all ages and riding
abilities.
INFO
Sun, May 16: Sweet Sanctuary Ride - A benefit for the Humane Society. Go ride and "Taste Trip" a Miracle Berry INFO
Mon, May 17: SmartCycling Traffic Skills 101 - The
League of American Bicyclists' Traffic Skills 101 program is 10 hours
of classroom and on-bike instruction for beginning and experienced
cyclists alike. INFO
Fri, May 21: Bike to
Work Day and Car Free Fridays - Free biker breakfasts around town and car-free prizes! INFO
Sat, May 22: Venture Outdoors Festival -
Now in its 10th year the festival features free activities for the whole
family including kayaking, fishing, hiking, yoga, biking, climbing and
more! INFO
Sat, May 22: Women's Bike Racing Clinic - Want to ride your bike really fast?
Have you ever thought about racing? INFO
Sat, May 29: Beyond Bikes Day - A family biking event at the Kingsley
Center in East Liberty. INFO
Click on the button below for info on these as well as other events
Click here
to view the Pittsburgh Cycling Events Calendar For
details click on the individual events. If you have a Google Calendar you can easily subscribe to our events listing.
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Bike Pittsburgh gratefully acknowledges the
Richard King Mellon Foundation, Heinz Endowments, The Sprout Fund, The Benter Foundation, The Alliance for Biking & Walking and our members for their generous support.
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