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Biking with Mon Valley

  • GAP Trail Access Rockwood 131 Rockdale Road Rockwood, PA, 15557 United States (map)

The MVSC bicyclists are hitting the trails a few times this summer! Our first event will be a combined bicycle ride followed by a picnic at the Visconti’s, 13 Snow Drift Lane, Champion, PA 15622. MVSC will provide the main protein, and attendees are asked to bring a side dish of either: appetizer, side, or dessert. This is a BYOB event. We will provide water and a limited variety of diet/regular soda. Ice will also be available.

The ride will begin at noon on Sunday, May 24, 2026 starting at the Rockwood GAP Trailhead. There will be two distinct groups:

Beginner rides: Rockwood to Garrett (14 miles or less roundtrip)

Advanced rides: Rockwood to Meyersdale (24 miles or less roundtrip)

Rockwood GAP Trailhead:

131 Rockdale Rd
Rockwood, PA 15557

Rules of the ride

  • Electric bikes are welcome.

  • Breaks are as needed.

  • Casual/Pleasure riding style. “No-one left behind!”

  • Water and snack bars will be provided.

  • Please be sure to have a water bottle or camelback for the ride.

  • While wearing a helmet is optional it is highly recommended, you only get one brain.

Picnic at 5:00 pm at Visconti’s:

13 Snow Drift Lane
Champion, Pa. 15622

Non-bikers are welcome to register and join Dan and others at the picnic!

Please respond by Wednesday June 10th and in your reply indicate whether you are riding and picnicking, riding only, or picnicking only.

Please call Cathy 814-342-7755 or Michael 412-585-0365 the day of the ride if you decide to cancel or are running late. Otherwise,

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Kentucky Derby Party
Later Event: June 20
Stone Villa Winery Party