What we’re about
Do you enjoy biking, meeting new people, and seeing new places? I am the organizer for the Monroeville Bicycling Group on Meetup and we will bike all the rails-to-trails in Western PA. We will have lots of fun, meet many really nice people, get some exercise, and see lots of very beautiful places. We can have lunch at a nice restaurant at the end of the trail if you desire. This is a group for all ages and all abilities so don’t be shy. Some of us bike hard and others take it easy but, we always “meetup” along the way. You will never feel lost or left behind. Check us out and join our group; you will not be disappointed. You will have the opportunity to have fun and excitement every Sunday morning. Jack
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Wheeling WV Overnight Bike & HikeNeeds location
Day 1 – Sunday July 13th
· Bike the Wheeling Heritage (WH) and Brooke Pioneer trails (BP). This is a paved trail along the Ohio River. The WH turns into the BH as we bike north from downtown Wheeling.
· At 10am we will meet at Avenue Eat restaurant, 1230 Water St, Wheeling, WV 26003. There is plenty of street parking and a parking garage in the area. This is right by the WH trail.
o This area is about 2.5 miles north of the end of the trail but provides better parking options. We will do the entire trail!
· Google map of ride: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Brooke+Pioneer+Trail,+Wellsburg,+WV+26070/48th+St+%26+Water+St,+Wheeling,+WV+26003/@40.1772584,-80.6749568,3950m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x883432b9ea1485a7:0x5a13aadd6c77d97b!2m2!1d-80.6147395!2d40.2650365!1m5!1m1!1s0x8835d95b97227d79:0x4ad2376451f7792e!2m2!1d-80.7289297!2d40.0332971!3e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYzMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
· Trail info: https://wvrailtrails.org/rail_trail/wheeling-heritage-rail-trails/
· Hotels within 2 miles of Avenue Eats trail parking
o Hampton Inn Wheeling (Hilton): 795 National Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
o SpringHill Suites (Marriott) Wheeling Triadelphia Area: 908 National Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
· There are many restaurants in the area. Some examples:
o Figaretti's Restaurant, 1035 Mount Dechantal Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
o El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant, 1029 Mount Dechantal Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
o DiCarlo's Pizza, 1311 Main St, Wheeling, WV 26003 (unique cooking method)
· While in downtown Wheeling:
o Do not miss the suspension bridge. It is usually open to pedestrian traffic
§ https://www.lewisandclark.travel/listing/wheeling-suspension-bridge/
o Wheeling Island Casino is minutes away by car or bike over.Day 2 – Monday July 14th
· At 10am we’ll meet at Oglebay Resort Wilson Lodge for some hiking and have a bite to eat afterwards. The resort is about 7 miles drive from downtown Wheeling. Many of the trails loop to provide as long or short of a walk you’d like.
· Wilson Lodge: 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, WV 26003
o Resort info: https://oglebay.com/
o Dining options: https://oglebay.com/dine/
§ Trace Chophouse – Fine Dining
§ Skyline Kitchen & Bar – Gastropub
§ Lakeview Cantina – Mexican outdoor dining overlooks Schenk Lake
§ Garden Bistro – indoor or outdoor in park location
§ Route 88 Burgers and Brews – Burgers, hotdogs, fries; beer
§ Speidel Grill – Salads, sandwiches, wrapso Oglebay trail map: https://mapwv.gov/trails/?xmin=-8983999.12&ymin=4878357.29&xmax=-8974215.18&ymax=4883019.94#
- GAP Trail from Smithton GAP Parking to ConnellsvilleNeeds location
Weather permitting we are going to bike the Great Allegheny PassageTrail from Smithton GAP Parking to Connellsville, and then have lunch and entertainment at the Renaissance Festival at Hunker, PA The trail is 38 miles round trip, so lunch will be a fantastic reward at the end of the day. Of course, we do not have to do the entire 38 miles. We will meet at the parking lot at Smithton.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UadtnEh5waQea7Vf6?g_st=am
The trail is well maintained, very scenic, and not very difficult. It follows the Youghiogheny River so the change in elevation is slight. You won't be disappointed. Helmets and sunscreen are recommended.
As always, we will not be in a race to get to the finish line; we will be looking to have fun biking the trail. You can ride at your own pace because we will always “Meetup” along the trail. Nobody is ever left behind. Some ride leisurely and others are more aggressive but we will not be competing. Our goal is to meet new friends, see nature at its finest, get lots of great exercise, and maybe a tasty lunch too. Join us and put some fun into your life.
