Join us August 6 for one of Pittsburgh's Best Parties

BikeFest is almost here AGAIN, and it's time to get ready for one of the best parties in Pittsburgh - BikePGH's BikeFest Kickoff Fundraiser Party!

The annual 12-day BikeFest includes tons of great bike-themed events, created by cyclists, for cyclists.  Be sure to check out some new events, like the Flock of Cycles rides or a lecture by "Lost Cyclist" author David Herlihy, as well as some tried and true classics like the ride to the World Pinball Championships or PTAG's mountain bike rides.

Friday August 6: BikeFest Kickoff Fundraiser Party

Our largest party of the year kicks off BikeFest in style, and raises funds to support BikePGH's advocacy efforts like bike lanes, the Pittsburgh Bike Map, and bike racks.  

VIP Event 6:30-8:00

The VIP Event helps raise funds for BikePGH's work in a big, big way.  We have star-chef and cyclist, Kevin Sousa (Salt of the Earth) catering the event, as well as marimba virtuoso Marcus Kim providing the music.

Main Event 8:00-12:00

After the VIP event, the main event will kick into gear with DJs, a photo booth, a silent auction, dancing and more!  As usual, there will be tons of swag that will be raffled off and available in the silent auction.  Stay tuned to our website for details.

Food from Whole Foods and Dozen as well as local beer from the Penn Brewery.

The party will again be at Pittsburgh Opera, in the Strip District - 2425 Liberty Avenue.

Avoid the long lines to get into the party, make sure to buy your tickets in advance!

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE AND TO ORDER TICKETS

August 6-15: BikeFest!

It's getting tight but there is still time to submit a ride for BikeFest. Click here for the submission form. The weekends are pretty full but there is plenty of time to plan rides during the day and at night during the week. Let's ride together after work!

Having trouble coming up with ideas? Luckily many of your fellow Bike Pittsburgh members got together and held a brainstorming session. You can benefit from the fruits of our labor by checking out our list of bike rides we'd love to go on! Then plan one! 

Note: the drop dead deadline to get your ride listed in the paper calendar is July 2

IT'S TIME TO THINK DIFFERENTLY ABOUT TRANSPORTATION

Beth is a Strategic Account Manager for McGraw-Hill Construction, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies.  Beth cannot remember a time when she did not ride a bike - there are even pictures of her on the back of her Dad's bike when she was a baby.  A native of Pittsburgh, she loves cycling on the roads here and overseas.  Most vacations are spent on a bicycle traveling the roads of another country.  

She is passionate about the idea that bikes and cars can safely share the road.  She is also passionate about getting as many people on bicycles as possible - it's fun and it's healthy.  Beth rides with Lou's Crew on most Saturdays and Sundays.  Her favorite "city ride" is to the top of Mt. Washington either in the early morning or just before sunset. Beth also serves as an Ambassador at the Pittsburgh Public Theater.  She is a graduate of Fox Chapel High School and Smith College.

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