1. SUNDAY RIDE
Says John Adams Cyclery, "The 10 a.m. ride meets at the Lake View Golf Course. Former expert Dave Bender starts out on his land and accesses the best singletrack in the area. This is a harder paced ride with up to five." Town: Girard. Contact: (814) 833-0430.
2. JOHN ADAMS CYCLING AND FITNESS
Shop owner Ron Totterdale fully supports www.picycling.org. If you sign up Presque Isle Cycling Club will will add you to the e-mailer for automatic updates on all local road and MTB rides and events. Town: Erie. Contact: (814) 833-0430.
3. PRESQUE STATE PARK
"Our park is more visited than Yellowstone or Yosemite," informs John Adams Cycling. "It also has seven miles of fresh water beach. The closest riding area to the shop is the county park near Titusville. Call us an we'll set you up" Town: Erie. Contact: (814) 833-0430.
4. JOHN ADAMS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT
"We kick this 6 p.m ride off in May. There are 10 to 15 people who switch off every week between Penn State Behrend and Asbury Woods. The trail is rooty, hilly singletrack. Most riders are on hardtails with Fire XC Pros." Town: Erie. Contact: (814) 833-0430.
5. GATTO URBAN
"We're riding all the time," says Matt from the Pittsburgh shop. We meet up at 8:30 p.m. where the U of P is at. There's a lot to do in the area. About 15 riders go. Bring you big hit If you want to do the huge drops." Town: Oakland. Contact: (412) 731-9200.
6. SNITGER'S BICYCLE STORE
Six p.m. Thursday and weekend trips. Brady's Run is a 1000 acre park with a 15 mile maze of singletrack. "There's half a dozen people here who lead the rides." Call in advance to see if it's going to be a hard or easy day. Town: Beaver. Contact: (724) 774-5905.
7. GATTO CYCLE SHOP
"We go out two weekday evenings per week," says Manager Andrew Crumpler. "If it's an evening ride we usually go to North Park. It's a 12 mile loop of double- and singletrack with lots of sections of hidden singletrack offshoots. Town: Wexford. Contact: (724) 934-9330.
8. SUNDAY RIDES
"We travel somewhere different on our weekend rides," adds Andrew. "Like Wolf Rocks, for example. The lower mountain area is real rocky and more technical. Ride size is typically between two and six." Town: Wexford. Contact: (724) 934-9330.
9. URBAN ASSAULT
"We do a lot of urban riding year 'round. It will usually be two weekday evenings per week. We meet down in Oakland." Most of the group will be on BigHits, Bullets, Chameleons and such. Town: Wexford. Contact: (724) 934-9330.
10. GATTO FREERIDE
"Hartwood Acres has big rocks to huck off. If we trust you we'll clue you in on where all the North Shore ladders are." Andrew rides a Specialized Enduro SX setup for mountaincross racing. Town: Wexford. Contact: (724) 934-9330.
11. GATTO CYCLE SHOP
Shop Mechanic Brandon Bucinski states that "we usually meet with the guys at the Pittsburg store. The night ride at Frick Park is a favorite. Some parts are so steep the only way to get to the top is to take the gravel path up." Town: Tarentum. Contact: (724) 224-9256.
12. WEEKEND RIDES
Bavington is mostly rolling singletrack. It's a great hardtail and single-speed spot. Hartwood Acres has much more technical terrain. Moraine is very rocky. The latter two favor bikes with dual travel. Town: Tarentum. Contact: (724) 224-9256.
13. DIRTY HARRY'S
"Typically it's Wednesday and Friday after we close at 6 p.m. Expect a 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hour trek around the local trails, all singletrack with a few connecting trails. On a 1-10 difficulty scale it rates right up in the 8 range. Town: Verona. Contact: (412) 828-2667.
14. PITTSBURG OFF ROAD CYCLIST
"Dirtyharrys.net has a link to the PORC website," says shop owner Barry Jefferies. "Along with us you're going to find a ride every day of the week at one of the local country parks. We're really into single-speeds right now." Town: Verona. Contact: (412) 828-2667.
15. BLUESTONE BICYCLES
"We do this year round. No matter how frozen, snowy and cold it is, we'll put on the studded tires and go. We helped develop the Ti Bluestone Bikes that 7th place 45-49 World's rider Scott Root and top five NCS Pro TJ Platt ride. Town: Verona. Contact: (412) 828-2667.
16. DIRTY HARRY'S BEGINNER
"We do our sport-level ride in concunction with P.O.R.C. It starts 6:15 p.m. Wednesday from the parking lot near the shop. The local trails on that ride are moderate-plus difficulty. Town: Verona. Contact: (412) 828-2667.
17. DIRTY HARRY'S WOMEN'S ONLY
"The women's ride is lead by hollyforsyth43@hotmail.com. The Pittsburgh area ride locations and start times always change. There's also a women's road ride on Saturday which goes 40 miles at an 18 mph-plus average. Town: Verona. Contact: (412) 828-2667.
18. DIRTY HARRY'S NORTH SHORE
"We'll tell you were the secret North Shore stuff is. Two miles above us there is a DH course. It's a 500 foot run that's so tough you need to be about your witts to just get down it. There are a lot of steep chutes by the river." Town: Verona. Contact: (412) 828-2667.
19. GATTO CYCLE SHOP
"Meet in the parking lot for these 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday rides," says Shop Manager. Shannon Mominee. "We usually go to Frick Park. The area has criss-crossing trails and the ride usually turns into a free-for-all. Town: Pittsburgh. Contact: (412) 731-9200.
20. SUNDAY AT GATTO'S
"This ride meets 4 p.m. at the shop. We usually pick a riding area up to an hour away. Although it isn't too rocky, Brady's Run is a pretty rough spot to ride. It has a lot of steep climbs and really cool downhills." Town: Pittsburgh." Contact: (412) 731-9200.
21. DH FREERIDING
Oakley-sponsored DH expert and Gatto employee Matt Rupert says, "We usually go to Frick Park. There's up to five minute downhills with some climbing involved. You'll also find some built-up dirt jumps." Town: Pittsburgh. Contact: (412) 731-9200.
22. POWERLINES
Adds Matt, "We do shuttle runs up The Powerlines. From there it's a 500 foot drop with some manufactured jumps. For our local rides a lot of the guys are aboard hardtails with freeride forks." Town: Pittsburgh. Contact: (412) 731-9200.
23. NORTH SHORE
"We also go to Hartwood acres," continues Matt. "You'll find a lot built-up stuff with up to 12 foot drops. "It also has some real steep natural terrain. Southpark is not real technical, but has fun, fast riding. Town: Pittsburgh. Contact: (412) 731-9200.
24. ROAD TRIP
Says Matt, "If you practice downhill at Snowshoe (WV), you are going to do good wherever you race. There are beginner and pro courses. We do trips there as often as we can. When we're not riding, we're doing community activism." Town: Pittsburgh. Contact: (412) 731-9200.
25. PRO BICYCLES
"Meet at the shop 7 p.m. Thursday," says Manager Chuck Kininmonth. "We're only half a mile from Frick Park. Out there you're either climbing or descending. The ride averages 5 to 15 riders who go at a moderate to fast pace. Town: Pittsburgh. Contact: (412) 521-2453.
26. BAVINGTON RIDE
Pittsburgh Pro Bicycles tells us about this Wednesday night ride that meets out at the Bavington State Game Lands. Ride size gets up to 20 riders. It's a harder ride with a very quick pace. The fast singletrack covers beautiful landscape. Town: Pittsburgh. Contact: (412) 521-2453.
27. TRM CYCLE
Tom Mantle tells, "We usually go 9 a.m. Sunday. Call beforehand for the specific meeting locations." Once you become a trusted regular, TRM might even clue you in to one of their secret ride spots. Town: Pittsburg. Contact: (412) 343-6885.
28. WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA FIELD INSTITUTE
"These guys do rides through different area parks every Thursday," tells TRM Cycle. The ride starts a 6:30 p.m. from Riverview Park. Expect a comfortable pace and be preppared to head head to a nearby eater afterwards. Town: Pittsburg. Contact: (412) 343-6885.
29. CYCLESPORT AND SKI
Shop owner Bob Krolick just moved to the area from Indiana and is looking to continue his Wednesday rides. "We're right down the road from Laurel Mountain. Call us for statewide ride info." Town: Greensburg. Contact: (724) 834-6801.
30. BIKES UNLIMITED
"We're a rental shop," informs Ruth Stout. Bikes start at $4 hour/$16 a day. Take the Yough River Trail 17 mile into Ohiopyle for more singletrack. Are take it to the Allegheny Trail and ride all the way to Washington D.C." Town: Connellsville. Contact: (724) 628-2453.
31. TRADING POST
Joel Means explains how the shop is "in the middle of a 19000 acre state park. It boarders 30000 more in Game Land 51. The Seven Springs and Hidden Valley resorts are 20 minutes away. Rentals start $8 hour/$32 day. Town: Ohiopyle. Contact: (724) 329-1450.
32. TRAILZ END BICYCLE SHOP
Five p.m. Wednesday meets. Cycle from the shop to White Woods. The rural area has a bunch of singletrack winding across rolling hills. The hot local setup is full suspension and Roll X tires. Town: Indiana. Contact: (724) 349-7202.
33. YELLOW CREEK STATE PARK
"Sometimes we need the ride the bigger hills and more technical trails at Yellow Creek," says shop owner Ed Bartlebaugh. "We go there at least once a month. There's fast guys, but it's still a new people friendly ride." Town: Indiana. Contact: (724) 349-7202.
34. SPEED GOAT
"We're at the base of Laurel Mtn, where all the ski resorts are. You don't have to look too hard to find up to 1000 foot climbs. Our rides have 6 to 15 people and a moderate pace," says salesperson Emilie Pershing. Town: Laughlintown. Contact: (888) 545-4628.
35. SPEED GOAT'S BIG THREE
Meet 5 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday in the big parking lot at the top of the mountain. It's mostly singletrack with moderate climbing. But the rocks and overall difficulty make it some of the nastiest stuff around. Town: Laughlintown. Contact: (888) 545-4628.
36. BLUE KNOB DOWNHILL/BLACK-DIAMOND
Call for info on where all the built up obstacles are. Blue Knob State Park, a prime location for DH races and full shuttle service, is open every weekend. Speed Goat expert Brett Hickson and Garrod Bunk will set you up. Town: Laughlintown. Contact: (888) 545-4628.
37. SKI DEN SPORTS
"If you want to ride we're going to set you up with the Laurel Highlands Off Road Bicycle Association's schedule--Twice a week rides regardless of weather." Says Harry Graham, "The rides are within an hour of the shop." Town: Johnstown. Contact: (814) 266-7669.
38. SPOKES 'N' SKI
Thursday, 6 p.m. trailhead meets at Blue Knob, Phillipsburg and some hidden gem stones." Bryan Caporuscio adds that there are "usually anywhere from 10-15 people and NORMAL and hammerhead groups." Town: Altoona. Contact: (814) 941-3888.
39. HUGE SUNDAY'S
"There's a giant ride every Sunday. It's a different location every week: Quebec Run, Laurel Highlands, Laurel Ridge, Highland Park and more. It's a core group of seven to eight people. Start time is 8 a.m. Town: Altoona. Contact: (814) 941-3888.
40. CYCLEFUNATTIC
"Right now we're doing 7 p.m. Monday and Friday rides from the shop. Monday is the harder of the two. We ride the singletrack along the towpath that follows the Lehigh Canal into Bathlehem. Town: Philipsburg. Contact: (908) 454-0432.
41. WINTER TRAINING
"Here at CycleFunattic we get a group of ten or so people for our indoor sessions. We pop in a Spinnergy tape and do the 45 minute, one hour or two hour regimens. We'll set you up with a sample trainer to get you started." Town: Philipsburg. Contact: (908) 454-0432.
42. THE BICYCLE SHOP
Mike Elliott explains, "We usually go on Wednesday or Thursday evening. Tussey Mtn. ski area gives the best access to the state forest. Ride size is up to ten and we try to keep it recreational." Town: State College. Contact: (814) 238-9422.
43. PENN STATE CYCLING CLUB
"The Bicycle Shop boarders the campus. Thorugh us and them it's possile to do a ride every evening of the week during the main season. Log on to www.thebicycleshopinc.com for the lowdown on all area singletrack. Town: State College. Contact: (814) 238-9422.
44. MT. NITTANY WHEEL WORKS
"Show at the shop 5:30 p.m. Tuesday," says expert racer and shop manager Eric Roman. "Cycle from the shop and onto the local singletrack. We keep it more social and don't take you on the extremelly difficult trails." Town: State College. Contact: (814) 235-6220.
45. SKILLS CLINICS
"Mt. Nittany holds monthly skill clinics. There led either by Frank, Jim, Harry or me," continues Eric. "For no charge we'll teach you the best way to tackle tight singletrack, logs, chutes and more." Town: State College. Contact: (814) 235-6220.
46. RIDING SOURCE
"The trails around here tend to be very difficult," says Eric. Call up www.mtnittanywheelworks.com for the complete trail update: directions and current conditions of the best trails around and links to even more rides. Town: State College. Contact: (814) 235-6220.
47. WINTER SCHEDULE
When it's too cold to ride outside Mt. Nittany kicks off their 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday indoor trainer schedule. Watch the '04 Tour while hammering away for a solid hour in a social atmosphere. Town: State College. Contact: (814) 235-6220.
48. NITTANY MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION
Mt. Nittany Wheel Works adds, "The local mountain bike club runs 6 p.m. Wednesday night and Sunday noon rides out of the Rothrock Forest parking lot. at Town: State College. Check out www.nittanymba.org. Town: State College. Contact: (814) 235-6220.
49. WILDERNESS 101
Mt. Nittany told how Chris Scott of Shenandoah Mountain 100 face puts this end of July race on in the Bald Eagle and Rothrock State Forests. "There's only two miles of asphalt and 12000 vertical feet of climbing." Town: State College. Contact: (814) 235-6220.
50. THE BIKE GALLERY
"We're smack in the middle of the Appalachians and there are ten different riding areas within 15 miles," says owner Steve Sachetti. Meet at the trailhead 6 p.m. Tuesday. An easy group of up to 20. Town: Lock Haven.
Contact: (570) 748-6580.
51. BICYCLE CENTER
"We do sun up Sunday and 8:30 p.m. Sunday rides," says Rick DeVito. If we don't do the night ride we'll do it 8:30 p.m. Monday. In our valley you're never than two miles from the woods. Town: Williamsport. Contact: 570 323-1153.
52. CLUB RIDES
Says Rick, "Nobody out there is more hardcore than us. But if you can't get enough we also sponsor www.susvalleyvelo.com. They also have a full itinerary of on and off-road casual and training rides as well as race info." Town: Williamsport. Contact: 570 323-1153.
53. WEDNESDAY RIDE
"The 6 p.m. Wednesday ride usually meets at the shop. The Central Mountain permimeter trail is 35 miles 'round. Within that circle there are endless trails--there's little chance of running across anyone else. Town: Williamsport. Contact: 570 323-1153.
54. CENTRAL MOUNTAIN AREA
Rick goes on: "Within 45 minutes of us there are eight designated riding areas. It's a diverse mix of reseded logging roads, old forestry roads and trails that shoot off of that. Some of the climbs are STEEP." Town: Williamsport. Contact: 570 323-1153.
55. MARTY'S BICYCLE SHOP
"For downhill we usually go to Spring Mountain. They have trails, a couple of downhill courses, a slolom course, lift access and a good amount of built-up obstacles. We plan on going at least once a month." Town: Muncy. Contact: (570) 546-3142.
56. PLATTEKILL TRIPS
"Five of us get together and do big trips to Platikill," adds Nikk Wintersteen from Marty's. "We camp out and do nothing but ride. Mountain Creek in Vernon, Jew Jersey is another cool place that has a gondola." Town: Muncy. Contact: (570) 546-3142.
57. BUFFALO VALLEY OUTDOOR
"There's 196000 acres in the Bald Eagle Forest," says Scott Wagner. "We don't have to look too hard to find a different ride every week. The meets are 8 a.m. Sunday at the shop. The more people on the ride, the harder the pace will be." Town: Mifflinburg. Contact: (570) 966-0066.
58. BALD EAGLE
"Sometimes Campus Cycle will go to Bald Eagle or RB Winter State Park. The riding here is higher up and very mountenous. The climbs are more gradual but longer, explains Brett. "Rock gardens are abundant up there." Town: Lewisburg. Contact: (570) 524-2998.
59. CAMPUS CYCLE
"Our rides are 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday noon," explains Brett Peterson. "We go 20 minutes into Danville's technical singletrack with steep climbs and vertical descnets. Town: Lewisburg. Contact: (570) 524-2998.
60. DANVILLE FREERIDE
"Most of us here at Campus Cycle are on XC bikes, but guys on bigger bikes will tag along. There are log crossings, rock outcroppings, a few bridges and some really intense, steep, technical descents. Town: Danville. Contact: (570) 524-2998.
61. RACE COURSE
Tells Campus Cycle, "The shop sponsored cross-country race course is behind Geisinger Hospital. It's a five mile, mostly singletrack layout across some of the most beautiful terrain you've ever seen." Town: Danville. Contact: (570) 524-2998.
62. MARTY'S URBAN
Nikk says: "We find the best steps and ledges in this town. The weekend evening meets are on location. Behind the university there are good trails with built-up obstacles. Pro trials rider J.J. Gregorovitch often tags along." Town: Bloomsburg. Contact: (570) 546-3142.
63. CROSS-COUNTRY RIDE
Nikk concludes, "Meet Thursday night at the trailhead off Fire Tower Rd. in Mainville. The fire road stretches between interconnecting sections of singletrack. You don't have to look too hard to find 1000 foot climbs." Town: Mainville. Contact: (570) 546-3142.
64. CEDAR BIKE SHOP
"We meet with the crew from Dickson City. One of our rides is on the race course at Merli-Sarnowski County Park. If the team show up the pace will be quick." The team also plans downhill trips to Mountain Creek in Jersey. Town: Scranton. Contact: (570) 344-3416.
65. CEDAR BIKE SHOP II
"Our rides are 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday noon. We hit up area state and country parks. Most of the riding is on mountainous topography. Unless the team shows up it will be more moderate intensity. Town: Dickson City. Contact (570) 383-3991.
66. BLUE MOUNTAIN SPORTS
"We're the only true bike shop in the area," says Tom. We have a full line of rental bikes and offer maps, trail info and shuttle services. Log on to www.bikejimthorpe for the full story." Town: Jim Thorpe. Contact: (800) 599-4421.
67. TOUR de TURTLE
Mary Merritt at Genesis Bicycles says that this is a weekly beginner mountain bike ride where the slowest rider sets the pace. Meet 20 others 9 a.m. Sunday at the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center. Town: Nazareth. Contact: (610) 253-1140.
68. ICE CREAM RIDE
Meet 6:15 p.m. at Genesis. After the eight mile distance, all riders are treated to free treat at the Purple Cow Ice Cream Parlor. What happens when there's free ice cream? You get a ride size of up to 50 people! Town: Easton. Contact: (610) 253-1140
69. BRISK AND BREEZY
"At 7 p.m. Thursday Genesis does a 26 mile, moderate-paced round trip on the towpath with a stop at the Confetti Cafe for double latte's and more ice cream. Expect around ten riders. You will also need a light. Town: Easton. Contact: (610) 253-1140
70. BIKE TO BRUNCH
This is the biggest cycling get together in the state. It takes place the sencond Sunday in September. Meet at Genesis and cycle with 150 others to Hugh Moore Park to dine on the giant smorgasbord prepared by the shop mechanics. Town: Easton. Contact: (610) 253-1140
71. HALLOWEEN HAUNT
"We do the ride the Friday before Halloween," explains Mary. Meet 8 p.m. at Genesis and then go "haunt the bike paths and singletrack at Hugh Moore Park." Prizes for best costume and Niterider loaner lights available. Town: Easton. Contact: (610) 253-1140
72. SAUCON VALLEY BIKES
Owner Steve LaBrake: "Wednesday 6 p.m. at the shop is our meet to ride Jacobsburg State Park. We carpool out there and ride the open and fast single and double-track. It's more of an intermediate ride." Town: Hellertown. Contact: (610) 838-1500.
73. SAUCON VALLEY BIKES INTENSE RIDE
"Sunday is our hardcore ride for the week. We go to the tough, local singletrack. The first hour of the ride is all climbing. There's no more than a dozen people and it tends to be a hammerfest." Town: Hellertown. Contact: (610) 838-1500.
74. FREE-FOR-ALL FREERIDING
"Urban and freeriding is going on all week," says Saucon Valley employee Chris Velas. "Steel City has dirt jumps or we'll go to the skate parks. "I've done everything from 24-hour racing to downhilling on my Surly Instigator." Town: Hellertown. Contact: (610) 838-1500.
75. GETTYSBURG BICYCLE & FITNESS
"Over the weekend rides are always going on in the Michuax State Forest," explains Jes Stith. "There's 100 miles worth of technical singletrack, dual-track and untility road, plus four mile, 1500 foot climbs." Town: Gettysburg. Contact: (717) 334-7791.
76. SHOP RACES
"We put on the Maximus in April, the Curse of Dark Hollow in July and the Terror of Teaberry in September. All races include the Monster Loop Class: a single, 40 mile loop with 10000 feet of climbing." More info at www.gettysburgbicycle.com. Town: Gettysburg. Contact: (717) 334-7791.
77. URBAN ASSAULT
"Employee Spencer Laughman is really into getting out on the concrete. It's a group of five kids on Big Hits and P.Bikes. They go whenever they can to the local college and other downtown spots. Town: Gettysburg. Contact: (717) 334-7791.
78. MOUNTAINSIDE SKI AND SPORTS
Says Shawn Withers, "Get added onto our mailer and we'll send you out an e-mail announcement. We do Michaux, Lykens, and just about all of the best riding location around the state. They're all XC rides." Town: Mechanicsburg. Contact: (717) 697-2063.
79. BUSHEY'S CYCLING & FITNESS
According to Mike Mulhollan, "rides at The Farm start anywhere from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday. It's a six mile loop over rolling terrain. There will be at least ten people on the ride. There's also some built-up stuff." Town: Lemoyne. Contact: (717) 774-7071.
80. IN GEAR CYCLING & FITNESS
"Our rides can meet at the store, John Thompson's house or the trailhead." Ride spots include the Michaux or state game land when it's in season. John is USA Cycling certified coach. Town: Hummelstown. Contact: (717) 566-0455.
81. GUNG HO OUTFITTERS
"We go out two weekday evenings," says Jay Zech. "Lake Redman and Rocky Ridge are the two closest country parks. If the first day is an easy ride the second will be more advanced and vice-versa." Town: York. Contact: (717) 852-9553
82. GUNG HO WEEKENDS
The shop claims that, "Weekend rides can happen anywhere. Michaux has to be considered one of the favorites. There's at over a 100 miles of single and double-track with steep climbs and tons and tons of rocks." Town: York. Contact: (717) 852-9553
83. BRICKERVILLE
Every 6 p.m. Wednesday night meet at the Pumping Station Rd. parking lot. Ride size can get up to 25 people. "Anything over ten and we split into ability groups," says Green Mountain Cyclery's Mike Farrington. Town: Brickerville. Contact: (717) 859-2422.
84. GREEN MOUNTAIN CYCLERY
"Brickerville is very hilly and technical," adds Mike. "Our weekend rides are based around the race schedule. We go somewhere else loca or within 1-1/2 hour's drive from here. It's a team ride with 10 to 20. Town: Ephrata. Contact: (717) 859-2422.
85. BLACK-DIAMOND IN THE SHOP
"You want to ride North Shore? Just come in and ride the stunts that we have at the shop," invites Mike. "Around town our freeriding is done on natural obstacles. We've been putting rides on for 15 years now." Town: Ephrata. Contact: (717) 859-2422.
86. STEEP DOWNHILL
Continues Mike, "we have four good downhill spots here. It's super steep, extremelly techncial riding. If it's a gravity-specific ride, bring your DH rig. It's so steep there's no way up but to push." Town: Ephrata. Contact: (717) 859-2422.
87. PAGODA FREERIDE
Green Mountain Cylery: "The freeride and downhill hotspot around here is Pagoda (of Monopoly Game fame). You have to go with someone who knows there way to find the bridges, teeters, launch ramps and 30 foot gap jumps." Town: Reading. Contact: (717) 859-2422.
88. JB MOUNTAIN BIKES
Meet 5:30 p.m. at Justa Rd in Blue Marsh. It's fast, rolling, hardpack terrain. Up to 15 riders and an intermediate pace. "Turths, Blurs and Spiders are all popular here. Run Mythos or Fire XC tires." Town: Reading. Contact: (610) 777-5253.
89. ANTITHAM RIDE
"Meet 7:30 p.m. Friday in the parking lot," says JB MTBs' Justin Bernardo. "The trailhead is right there. It's a lot more technical there. You are either riding up and down on great singletrack." Town: Reading. Contact: (610) 777-5253.
90. SECRET NORTH SHORE
"Antitham is where the manmade North Shore stuff is: log rides, bridges, built up drops, gap jumps and more. We at JB MTBs know where it's all hidden. Give us a call and bring out one of your bigger bikes." Town: Reading. Contact: (610) 777-5253.
91. TAILWIND BIKE SHOP
"The Tuesday night ride starts up just before April," tells Jac Frech. "Meet 6:30 p.m. at the store. Ride the local trails including the Perkioman Rails to Trails that runs right behind the shop." Town: Schwenksville. 610 287 7870
92. BIKESPORT
A 5 p.m. Sunday meet at Frisbee Golf parking lot. "French Creek is definitely technical with an advanced level of steep climbing," says Art Taylor. "It's a moderate and up pace with 6 to 12 riders." Town: Trappe. Contact: (610) 489-7300.
93. BEGINNER'S RIDE
"It meets 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Pawlings Rd lot at the Betzwood National Park," says Bikesport. "It's on rolling terrain, and is the flattest spot to ride around here. Up to 12 riders and a comfortable pace." Town: Trappe. Contact: (610) 489-7300.
94. SPRING MOUNTAIN
Bikesport says the ski area is just ten minutes from the shop. "There's a lot of built up North Shore obstacles and DH stuff. The Red Bull Contest was out at Reading, which is another great freeride spot." Town: Trappe. Contact: (610) 489-7300.
95. SCOOTERS BIKE SHOP
"It's pretty mountainous around here," says Kirk Palermo. "We go out up to two evenings per week. Ride size gets up to ten, and the pace will be more advanced. We have six local parks to ride." Town: Souderton. Contact: (215) 723-5909.
96. MT. PERK CYCLERY
"If we're not doing the local dirt jumps we're on a road trip to Gore Mtn. in Upstate New York or Killington in Vermont," says owner John Schwartz. Our freerides are XC rides with a little flair." Town: Perkasi. Contact: (215) 453-3779.
97. SKATE PARKS
"Currently if there's no race we've been riding the Hackettstown, EXPN and Vans skate parks. Ten of us meet at the shop Sunday morning or afternoon. People bring all kinds of bikes, but you're best off with some form of a hardtail." Town: Perkasi. Contact: (215) 453-3779.
98. MT. PERK FREERIDE
Says Mt. Perk, "There's been as many as 20 people on this Saturday morning ride. It usually goes to Ralph Stover's State Park. There's a very technical trail system which lends itself nicely to a freeride bike." Town: Perkasi. Contact: (215) 453-3779.
99. WOMEN ONLY AND URBAN
Meet 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Perk Cyclery. It's more of a moderate intensity, bun ride on the paved and singletrack trails at Lenape Park. "We also do some urban stuff here and there," adds John. Town: Perkasi. Contact: (215) 453-3779.
100. BIKE LINE
Merle Whitehead: "There's weekly rides at Wissahickon Park. It's challenging, but not as technical as High Rocks (Ralph Stover). The rocky, rooty, steep terrain is super tough. We're looking to build MTBing up in this area." Town: Doylestown. Contact: (215) 348-8015.
101. DOWNINGTOWN TRESTLE BRIDGE
Bike Line meets 6 p.m. Wednesday at Trestle Bridge. It's a traditional XC ride on steep, technical, 12 mile loops of singletrack. Up to 20 riders and a moderate-plus pace. Town: Downingtown. "You can ride for two hours and never hit the same loop twice." Contact: (610) 436-8984.
102. EXTON BICYCLES
Bob Jones informs that the rides meet 5 p.m. at the shop after closing time. "We ride Marsh Creek or French Creek. There will be around five riders who try to keep it recreational But there's always the one that goes off the front." Town: Exton. Contact: (610) 363-2747.
103. BIKE LINE
The freeride hits Wissahickon Park in Philly. It's a more technical spot with plenty of drops and ledges to jump. "We go out there about twice a month," says Service Manager Bill Bradley. Town: West Chester. Contact: (610) 436-8984.
104. WC URBAN
"A group of five is always riding around town, to Philly, or to the the dirt jumping trails at Drexel Hill," continues Bill. "A favorite stop is FDR's skate and bike park underneath the I95." Town: West Chester. Contact: (610) 436-8984.
105. BREAKTHROUGH TRAINING
This road meet is the big area training ride. Meet at 9 a.m. sharp Saturday at Willowdale Shopping Center on 82 and 926th. It's a 35 to 50 mile, hilly, "good paced ride with up to 40 riders. Town: West Chester. Contact: (610) 436-8984.
106. BEAN'S BIKES
"Our ride leaves Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. sharp from the Trestle Bridge Office park," says shop owner Sean Westby. "It's a hard A-ride, whith a lot of us aboard single-speeds. The gearies will follow us up in a second group." Town: Paoli. Contact: (610) 640-9910.
107. TRESTLE RIDE
"There's also a Tuesday and Thursday ride that incorporates these trails," adds Sean. "It's real steep terrain with rooty, rocky singletrack." The rides leave from the parking lot at 6:30 p.m." Town: Paoli. Contact: (610) 640-9910.
108. STATEWIDE RIDES
"We know all of the best trails across the state: Wisahickon, Fiarmont Park, Blue Marsh, Jim Thorpe, French Creek, Fair Hill, and on and on. Fair Hill has 100-plus miles of the best groomed trails ever. Town: Paoli. Contact: (610) 640-9910.
109. TRAIN WITH BEAN'S LITE BITES
They are the #1 amateur road team in the state. Tuesday's out and back ride leaves 6 p.m. from the Victoria Brewing Pub. Thursday's criterium is at the Great Valley Corporate Center. Everyone's welcome, but do expect some pros to show up. Town: Paoli. Contact: (610) 640-9910.
110. MAINLY BIKES
"We list rides on www.mainlybikes.com. The pennant ride meets 6 p.m. at Belmont Plateau, says Greg Provost. "It has eight miles of interconnecting singletrack, some hidden sections, and less people than at Wisahickon." Town: Narberth. Contact: (610) 668-2453.
111. MAINLY DOWNHILL
"We do a DH-specific trip once a mounth: either Blue Mountain, Diablo in New Jersey or to Plattekill in New York. Plattekill has the hardest course in the country. Diablo has a few different courses and a freeride park." Narberth. Contact: (610) 668-2453.
112. TRAINING RACES
"There are informal cross-country races Thursday night at Belmont Plateau," says Mainly Bikes. "Twenty to 30 riders show up and erect a different course every time. Get there by 5:30 yourself and help set it up." Narberth. Contact: (610) 668-2453.
113. BLUE DIAMOND BARK
"This is a 400-acre dirt jump, BMX, and motocross park in Deleware. Besides open riding the
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