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 Jan. 25: Bicycle Dreams at the Southside Works
Don't miss the Pittsburgh premier of the award-winning documentary about the world's most grueling bike race: the Race Across America
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Bicycle Dreams, the award-winning feature-length documentary about the Race Across America (RAAM), will premiere in Pittsburgh at the Southside Works Cinema on Wednesday, January 25 at 7 p.m. as part of the film's ongoing nationwide winter tour. The screening is co-sponsored by BikePGH and the OTB Bicycle Café.
The film, which has won numerous awards at film festivals all over the world, "is an up-close look at what RAAM riders go through," says Stephen Auerbach, the director and producer of Bicycle Dreams. "They deal with searing desert heat, agonizing mountain climbs, and endless stretches of open road. And they do it all while battling extreme exhaustion and sleep deprivation. It's a great subject for a film."
BikePGH is hosting the event as a benefit for Team Citius Junior Development Cycling. Team Citius was formed in 2010 to provide an avenue for young cyclists to safely learn to ride their bicycles in either an enthusiastic or competitive environment.
Tickets will be $11 in advance and $15 at the door the night of the show.
Before and after the movie, the OTB Bicycle Café on East Carson Street and will be offering discounts to moviegoers before and after the event. Movie goers can enjoy $3 Snow Melts, $1 Sloppy Joe's and $2 off Great Lakes.
Click here to find out more
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Pedal Pittsburgh Survey
Whether you've participated in the ride or not, we want to hear from you
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If you haven't heard, BikePGH has taken over organizing the 18-year old fundraising ride, Pedal Pittsburgh (date is still TBA).
We want to know what you have liked about the ride and what you'd like to improve. Also, if you've never participated in the event, we want to know why.
Please take a moment tell us your opinion.
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Safe Passing Law Before PA Senate
Call your senator or send an email to let them know this is important to you
 We've been waiting patiently for months for Pa Legislators to vote on this bill. After two false-starts last week we're hopeful that the PA Senate will vote today (Jan 23) on HB 170 - a bill designed to further protect bicyclists riding on our streets by clarifying safe passing creating a tool to assign culpability when a cyclist is hit. The legislation would make Pennsylvania the 16th state to approve a safe passing law. You can read more about the bill in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
What you can do to help make the Safe Passing Law a reality.:
Contact your Senator today and urge her/him to pass HB 170 with no amendments.
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County Executive Rich Fitzgerald Speaking at the Action 2020 Workshop
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Pittsburgh Region Hosts Action 2020 Workshop
Experts from DC and Seattle Come to Pittsburgh to focus on funding for biking & walking
Action 2020 Workshops are designed to provide the knowledge, skills and resources to access untapped or under-utilized federal funding sources at the state, regional and local level to build bicycling and walking infrastructure and programs.
In a day-long session that was kicked off by County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, advocates, government agency staff and local elected officials learned about the various federal, state and local funding streams that either go unused or are under-utilized for biking and walking improvement projects.
Below is some news coverage that was generated:
WTAE (with video): Workshop Promotes Bicyclist, Pedestrian Safety
Essential Public Radio: Organizations Gather to Discuss Bike/Pedestrian Infrastructure
KDKA: Workshop promotes benefits of Biking and Walking
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Bike to Work Day set for May 18
We're preparing for Bike to Work Day and need volunteers
 Spring is just around the corner, which means that we're busy planning for Bike to Work Day, the first big Car Free Fridays event of the year! Typically for Bike to Work Day we coordinate several destination locations with the main event being held Downtown. This year we're looking at approaching the day a little differently by hosting more locations around town to greet people en route to their destination.
To pull this off will require a bit more coordination and planning. Bike Pittsburgh doesn't do it alone, we never have. Every year community groups, local universities, businesses, non-profits, BikePGH Members and volunteers, and the city have pitched in to make the day a success.
We need your help us make this Bike to Work Day the best yet! How to help:
Get your workplace involved!
If your company or the company you work for might be interested in supporting Bike to Work Day this year let us know. We got some good ideas brewing we just need some community support to make them happen.
Send an email to CFF@bike-pgh.org to let us know how you want to get involved.
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Steel City Showdown Announces April 29 Race Mark your calendars for great chance to watch professional cycling Downtown | |
The race organizers are pleased to present the second annual Steel City Showdown, a one-of-a-kind criterium-style bicycle race through downtown Pittsburgh. Racers will experience "The City of Bridges" first-hand as they race a closed 0.8 mile loop over the Allegheny River. Located on Federal Street next to PNC Park, the start/finish line will be backed by the waterfront and downtown skyline. The roads are wide and smooth, and bridge sidewalks provide numerous vantage points for spectators to cheer.
The promoters are planning a festival atmosphere to create a spectacular spectator experience.
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Local Cycling Events Calendar
Come out and play, learn, get active
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Listed below are some of the upcoming highlights.
BikePGH Events
- BikePGH Volunteer Night at the Office - Tues, Feb 7, 5:30-7:30 PM - We'll provide the materials and food, you bring your hands. No experience necessary. 3410 Penn Ave, Lawrenceville.
- Bicycle Dreams Movie - Wed Jan 25, 7:00-9:30 PM - Award winning doc about the Race Across America. Click for info.
Other Events
- Ohio River Trail Open House Mon Jan 23 - Learn about the overall trail planning efforts
- Trek of PGH Weekly Workshop: Lose the Tubes - Jan 24, 25, 26 - Learn how tubless systems work
- Social Innovation Exchange - Tues Jan 31 - Civic design and creative placemaking forum
- Trek of PGH Weekly Workshop: Suspension - Jan 31, Feb 1, 2 - Achieve the ideal setup for your ride
- Trek of PGH Weekly Workshop: Explore the GAP - Feb 7, 8, 9 - The dos and don'ts of riding the Great Allegheny Passage
If you have an event you'd like to see listed on the Pittsburgh cycling events calendar, click here to submit.
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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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