Hey folks, don't forget to sign the books at the welcome centers if you stop. Trail organizations use the registries as trail usage evidence when applying for funding. They also use them to highlight where trail visitors are from.
I rode the GAP from Pittsburgh to Dravo, then back with a detour to Homestead's Golden Age Brewing for Jazz Brunch with some of the family. To add a few more miles, I headed to and through the Color Park, and then climbed my way back home.
The trail was still sparsely populated. Even when it's nicer out, I'm still not seeing more than 5-10 riders out, which is weird. I'm also not seeing any of my "regulars", what I call the walkers I normally see on the path at the mall. This saddens me. I hope they're ok.
On the flip side, when I stopped at Boston, the welcome center was open. When I signed the book, I saw a good number of riders, and some interesting international ones at that. At least that's encouraging.
I also saw two large groups (4+) loaded with gear for a multi day ride. Until now, I've seen a few solo riders. Nice to see we're starting to ramp up the season.
Hey folks, for anyone taking Greenfield Ave or Flemington St. in Greenfield, be advised there are two spots of milled pavement with significant gaps.
Greenfield Ave just past St Rosalia (IIRC, Lydia) on the way down the hill.
Flemington St between Windsor and Monteiro, just as you approach Windsor.
Has anyone run a front fender or mudguard on the Domane Gen 3 with 35mm tires?
Trek advertises a max of 32mm with fenders but few tire manufacturers are making 32mm with tread I'm looking for anymore and I want to avoid 30mm on the trail.
I tried the PDW Origami but the front tire rubs when turning. The SKS S-Board advertises up to 38mm and straps to the fork instead of the downtube like the Origami, but I'm still unsure about the clearance.
Anyone with good alternatives?
You can't possibly be bothered by actually parking in that open space to your right. You had at least 30 feet of open curb. Sure, just park your ass in the bike lane.
today. Warmed up with my waterfront ride and got back to Eliza Furnace in time to spin for a bit with Give Up. Good people, chill ride.
Posting for awareness since the Strip District has been a hot topic of discussion when it comes to bike accessibility and infrastructure.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
Town Hall/Mobility Open House
Join us at the Strip District Neighbors April Town Hall/Strip District Mobility Open House on Wednesday, April 29th, from 5-7pm to learn more about upcoming projects in the Strip District including:
Liberty Ave Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIP)
Penn Avenue Signals Improvement Project
Smallman Complete Streets Project
Strip District Parking Study
https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/smallman-street-complete-street
https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/strip-district-mobility-projects
EDIT: Apologies for the late notice. Just got the email today.