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Fri. Aug 10: Celebrate our 10th Birthday at the BikeFest Party
Don't wait in line, buy tickets today and join us in celebrating our 10th year of bike advocacy in Pittsburgh
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Purchase by 5pm Fri and you may win a $100 gift certificate to OTB Bike Cafe!
One lucky partygoer who purchases a ticket onlinebefore 5pm on 8.10.12 will also walk way with a $100 gift certificate to the OTB Bicycle Cafe, in the South Side. All ticket levels are included in this offer.
Last year 700 people danced the night away at the Pittsburgh Opera. This year a sellout is expected, so we can not guarantee tickets will be available at the door.
Friday, August 10 at the Pittsburgh Opera, 2425 Liberty Ave, Strip District
This legendary party not only raises funds for BikePGH, it also gives us a chance to see old friends and make new ones.
VIP Entertainment (6pm-8pm): DJ Nice Rec
Pittsburgh's own Wigle Whiskey is formulating a signature BikeFest cocktail just for the occasion. Wigle Whiskey is made from local, organic grain and is the first whiskey distillery in Pittsburgh since Prohibition. Attend the party as a VIP and enjoy food from Salt of the Earth's Kevin Sousa and Pittsburgh Magazine's 2011 Chef of the Year, back to cater this special event!
For $125, you can attend the VIP Party (ticket includes admission to the Main Event, a BikePGH Membership, drink and raffle tickets) and help stimulate Pittsburgh's bicycle infrastructure in a meaningful way.
Main Event Entertainment (8pm-midnight): DJ's Pete Spynda from Pandemic, Mary Mack, Edgar Um, and Expensive Sh*t
Locals Penn Brewery will be providing the beverages during our annual BikeFest Fundraiser Party - one of the best parties of the year in Pittsburgh. As always, we'll have great raffle and silent auction prizes (more details to follow).
Main Event Ticket Prices: $35 Member, $40 Non-member, $20 Student/Limited Income and include drink and raffle tickets
Tickets are now available so click the link below!
Click here for more info or to purchase BikeFest Party tickets
Here's Facebook Event page for the social media types - Invite your friends!
To check out the 80 other BikeFest events and our generous BikeFest sponsors click here.
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Silent Auction and Raffle Prizes
These bikes, provided by Performance, Big Bang Bikes, Love BIkes, and Pro Bikes are among some of the great silent auction and raffle prizes at this year's BikeFest Party
Here's a sneak peak of the amazing silent auction items at the Party
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On Friday, August 10th the party will be loud and the auction will be silent at BikePGH's 8th annual BikeFest Kickoff Party in the Pittsburgh Opera. Don't wait in the lines to get into the party! Buy your tickets to the online today! There's an array of prizes to be both auctioned and raffled off at our party so check out a small sample of some of the amazing stuff that you can bring back from our party.
Click here to see the amazing silent auction items and prizes
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BikePGH in the News
There's been a
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Between Pedal PGH, BikeFest, and the tragedies on Penn Ave, we've been in the news a lot. Here is just a sampling.
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A recent Bob Rogers comic (click to enlarge)
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Pop City - BikeFest offers more than 80 events in 15 days celebrating bike riding in Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette - Pedal PGH Gets new energy this weekend
Post-Gazette - Bike Safety Advocates take spin in the 'Burgh
Post-Gazette - Two bicyclists killed on Penn Ave preface BikeFest
Tribune-Review - Bicyclists ride with cautious exuberance (with slideshow)
Post-Gazette - Pedal Pittsburgh to stress safety
Post-Gazette - Editorial: Something must be done to stop bike fatalities
City Paper - Dangerous Ride: Activists, city spring into action after recent spate of car-bike accidents
Essential Public Radio - BikeFest Runs until August 19
To see all of our media appearances, see our blog
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Pedal PGH recap
First Pedal PGH for BikePGH a soggy success
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Woohoo! Our very first Pedal PGH is under our belts and we're already getting excited to put it on again next year. We put in a huge amount of work to make sure a single year didn't go by without a Pedal PGH, and we're proud of the results.
We only wish folks could have seen all we had in store for the Finish Line Festival, which was, for the most part, rained out. 2700+ participants were greeted with a gorgeous morning on August 5th, but much to our dismay it started raining at 9 and hardly let up for the rest of the day. Next year we'll try not to choose the only rainy day in a month to hold the ride.
Kidding aside, we have been getting lots of feedback through various channels, but be on the lookout for an official survey that will be sent out to all participants in the next couple of weeks. We are committed to making this the best ride in PA.
Now, if only we can secure a beautiful day.
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Local Cycling Events Calendar
Come out and play, learn, and get active!
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BikePGH Sponsored Events
- National Bike Challenge - Through August 31 INFO
- 80+ Events during the 8th Annual BikeFest - Aug 5 - 19 INFO
- BikeFest Party at the Pittsburgh Opera - Friday August 10 INFO
- Bike-In Movie: "American Flyers" - Wednesday, August 15 - Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Remaining BikeFest Events through August 19
- Thurs, Aug 9 - Share the road East, Women's MTB clinic, Beginner Bike Ride, Northside Public Art Bike Tour, Findlay Twp Ride, OTB Grupetto Ride, PGH Hash House Harriers Bash
- Fri, Aug 10 - Coastin' to Coca, Car Free Fridays Happy Hour, BikeFest Party,
- Sat, Aug 11 - Railbender Ride, 2 Wheels lots of Green, 12 bridges 3 rivers 21 miles, Urban Bike Tour, ORTC Trail Ride, The Hollow Ride
- Sun, Aug 12 - Mt Lebo Cycling and Caffeine Club, Tour de la Mec, Hill Killers Ride, Trek of PGH Sun Morning Road Ride, Cycling Through Samsara, PAPA Pinball World championships ride, Try-a-Bike Jamboree, OTB Movie Night
- Mon, Aug 13 - Trek of PGH evening ride, Velomuse Ladies' MTB ride
- Tues, Aug 14 - Women's Tuesday Nite Ride, Trees of Pittsburgh, Team Decaf, Ride to Roberto Clemente's House, Bike Themed Beer Tasting
- Wed, Aug 15 - Harmarville Hilly, ACA Criterium Races, Bike the Green Blvd, Major Taylor Cycling Club Ride, Frickin' Ride, Bike-In Movie "American Flyers"
- Thurs, Aug 16 - Findley Twp Ride, OTB Grupetto Ride, Underwear Bike Ride,
- Fri, Aug 17 - Pedalin' to Pamela's, Car Free Fridays Happy Hour, Flock of Cycles Party Ride, Casual Friday at Frick
- Sat, Aug 18 - Ride to every PGH neighborhood, Snitger's Group Ride, Urban Bike Adventure, Pool Tour, ORTC Trail Ride, Bike to Yoga in the Park, Be Nice to the Nice hang out, Light up Ride
- Sun, Aug 19 - Major Taylor 85 Mile, 3 state Tour, Make a Move for Make a Wish, Ode to the Hills Ride, Taste of the Dirty Dozen, Trek of PGH Sunday Morning Ride, ORTC Trail Ride, Thank you for being a friend - A Golden Girls Scavenger Hunt
Click here to see more details and more events on the full Local Cycling Events Calendar.
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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Become a BikePGH Member
Support our efforts to make Pittsburgh a world-class, bike-friendly city
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Your support is essential to continue improving the city for bikes. Membership is our most important source of income, and we need you to add your voice!
We work to protect bicyclist's rights and promote the vision of making Pittsburgh a safer and more enjoyable place to live and to ride.
When you become a member, you:
- Add your voice in our advocacy for safe streets and better bike facilities
- Get discounts on great cycling events like tickets for BikeFest!
- Demonstrate your support for our mission and vision
- Join the fun and exciting bicycling community in Pittsburgh
- Receive a receipt for a tax-deduction
- Receive discounts from dozens of local bike shops and businesses that support a bicycle-friendly Pittsburgh
Already a member and wish to make and additional contribution? Every little bit helps. Whether it's for purchasing bike racks, engineering bike lanes, printing the Pittsburgh Bike Map, or simply helping us pay our internet bill, you can be sure that we put your donation to good use. Make an additional donation to help create the change that you want to see.
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