BTB Biking: May Bike Ride - Connellsville To Ohiopyle (38 Miles Total)

Welcome to BTB Biking. Join Host Christa and Chris on our monthly ride from Connellsvile PA to Ohiopyle. This ride will be on the GAP trail (Great Allegheny Passage) and start in Connellsvile where we will ride about 18 miles into Ohiopyle. We will take a break there at the Meadow Run Falls area (natural waterslides) before we head back. Note: while this ride is mostly flat, the ride into Ohiopyle will have about a consistent 1-2% grade up. The good news is when we ride back, we will have a 1-2% grade down. There will be no coasting on the way there - its all uphill. To view the ride, click here

This ride was planned based on your feedback from the last ride we cancelled due to rain. Thank you for submitting!

The ride will start at the Stewart's Crossing Campground & Adirondack Shelters, which is located in Connellsville behind a supermarket. We will ride through Connellsville, and then hit the GAP trail. We will pass a variety of bridges and waterfalls along the way. As we get close to Ohiopyle, we will take a quick pause to visit Sugar Run Falls. The ride will be on crushed gravel, so most bikes will be fine, except those road bikes with Skinny tires.

Notes for this ride:
1. Wear a helmet!
2. Bring Water. If only bringing one bottle, please fill up in Ohiopyle! Hydration is your friend.
3. Pace: Please be prepared to keep a pace of 10-12 mph. While this is a causal ride, you should be able to bike at this pace for an extended period of time (2 hours before we break).
4. Please make sure your bike is in good working order (Chain lubed, tires filled, a yearly tune up isn't a bad idea before riding 38 miles in the middle of nowhere :)
5. Please adhere to basic riding etiquette - Pass others on left, call out if passing, warn others if you see debris.
6. Have fun! This is an epic ride.