6/11/26 – 4th Annual Miles for Mark, Benefits Millheim Pool (Panini Truck)
Miles for Mark is an annual celebration of life for Pedals and Pints founding member Mark Rupert. The evening is about riding, remembering Mark, and raising money for local charities — something he was truly proud of. After the ride, we hold a raffle with prizes from sponsors, bike shops, and local organizations. You can purchase as many tickets as you’d like. This year, money collected benefits the Millheim Pool, home of the Penns Valley Penguins Swim Team, which is currently undergoing major repairs. PLEASE RSVP! In case we need to invite a 2nd food truck for the crowd. –> Can’t make it? Direct donations to the pool can be made anytime here: https://givebutter.com/bring-our-team-home-save-the-millheim-pool-6jnpal
About “Mark” in Miles for Mark.
Mark — founding member of PVPP, Roy’s brother, and our support driver — loved cycling year-round, logging more hours than most. He rode to work, to Elk Creek, and to meet up with friends and family even in winter. Mark passed away three years ago. Each June, we ride in his honor and raise a glass to his legacy, positivity, laughter, and friendship. Never met Mark? That’s okay — join us and raise one anyway! We know he would have loved meeting you.
Food/Beverage
- Adam and Nancys Paninis – w/ Vegetarian options and Mini Donuts!
- Elk Creek Cafe Beer – variety of year-around and seasonal brews.
- Joelle’s Sips and Bites – Shaved Ice, Dirty Sodas and more.
Raffle Prizes
- Woodward Cave – 2 tour passes, blanket, plush bat and more
- CentreBike – Ditty Bag, FreezeThaw socks, Purple Lizard Map, T-shirt, Gloves
- Boal City Brewing – $50 gift certificate, tote bag, stickers
- Two Bros Bike Shop – 2 Chances to win a Service Package
- The Bicycle Shop – Specialized Helmet
- Freeze Thaw Cycles – Gift Certificate, socks, ditty bag, hat
- The Bike Roost – Waterbottle and t-shirt
- The Village Mercantile – basket of goodies
- UnPAved – UnPAved gear, goodies from their other races and ENTRY to UnPAved
- Link Cyclery – Bike care basket
- Brookside Bikes – T-shirt and Waterbottle
Routes
As always, we’ll ride Mark’s favorite route… The Apple Butter Loop – 20+ miles (DOWNLOAD). We’re also offering an alternative route to the Coburn Bridge (DOWNLOAD), for those joining us mainly in support of the pool and looking for a much flatter and relaxing out and back at only 9 miles. Feel free to turn around any time! Please be aware that cell service is spotty from Coburn to the Bridge. We will offer a support on this route, but encourage you to ride with others should someone need to bike out to get cell service.
Apple Butter Loop – 20.7 Miles
Shortcut: turn around at the Woodward Post Office (intersection of route 45) – 16 miles 
Coburn Coburn Bridge Route – 9 miles 
Safety Reminders
Whether you’re new to our group or a seasoned rider, here are reminders of the BIG 3 Safety Tips when riding with Pedals and Pints.
- Ride no more than 2 wide. And leave room for other riders and cars pass safely.
- STAY IN YOUR LANE – can’t stress this one enough. We see people passing in the wrong lane on crests of hills and around bends way too often.
- Communicate. Yell “Car back” to let riders know a car is approaching from behind, “Car up” when a car is approaching from a side street or head on”, “Passing on left”…when you’re passing. See an upcoming pothole or other danger? Point and say what it is.
- Click here for more safety tips.
This Week’s Ride Details:
- PVPP provides a welcoming environment for all riders, any bike and speed.
- Arrive between 5:15pm and 6pm (park in the field behind Millheim Fire Company).
- We leave promptly at 6pm for our marked ride (with short-cut options) DOWNLOAD the route above.
- A PVPP support truck will be available to aid riders.
What to bring:
- Any bicycle (road, gravel, mountain, recumbent, electric, etc.)
- A helmet (this is a MUST)
- Water bottle
- $3 Donation for the planning effort (you’ll receive one raffle ticket at registration)– Credit Cards accepted
- Money for raffle tickets! Buy additional tickets or $5 each or 6 for $25. Collected money benefits the pool.
- An appetite! We’ll have Elk Creek beers, NA drinks from Joelle’s Sip and Bites, and Adam and Nancy’s Food Truck!
If we have to postpone the ride due to Inclement weather, we’ll notify you here, on social and by email!
