6/5/25 – Miles for Mark Celebration Ride (Bobbie’s Kitchen)
On Thursday, June 5, 2025 (rain date June 19) we will be holding our annual Miles for Mark bike ride. As many of our long-time members know, our bike club is more than just a group of cyclists, it is a community bound by experiences and memories. Today, I would like to take a moment to share a story with our new riders of the past two years about a founding member of our bike club, my brother Mark Rupert.
For 13 years, Mark bravely battled cancer, enduring countless treatments and hardships. Despite his struggle, he remained dedicated to our bike club.
Every week during our bike season, without fail, he would greet you at the registration table and explain to any new riders how our club worked. Mark would then head out on the route as our Support Vehicle, providing water and encouragement to riders who needed a helping hand or a short rest. His dedication to the bike club was truly inspiring. He looked forward each week to seeing everyone.
Sadly, Mark passed away in February 2023, leaving a void that is deeply felt by those who knew him. While many of the new riders may not have had the chance to meet him, his spirit will always be a lasting part of our club. In his memory, we dedicate one of our weekly rides each year to honor his contributions and celebrate his life.
We invite all of you to join us on this special ride, to remember the perseverance and kindness that Mark embodied, and to keep his memory alive within our biking community.
Thank you for being a part of this club and for helping us honor a truly remarkable individual.
-Roy Rupert
Bobbie’s Kitchen Menu
Mark’s sister-in-law and PVPP Board Member Bobbie Rupert will be providing the food for the week. It’s not a Food Truck – more like our end of year picnics that Bobbie’s Kitchen has catered (but we’ll serve rather than buffet style).
- Chicken Taco Platter – Two (2) flour tortillas filled with spicy chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato,
pickled onion and smoked jalapeno crema, rice & beans, Mexican coleslaw – $13 - Vegetarian Taco Platter – Two (2) flour tortillas filled with rice and beans, lettuce, tomato, pickled
onion and smoked jalapeno crema, Mexican coleslaw – $10 - Chicken Taco Bowl – Rice and beans topped with spicy chicken, cheese, slaw, lettuce, tomato,
pickled onion and smoked jalapeno crema – $13 - Vegetarian Taco Bowl – Rice and beans topped with cheese, slaw, lettuce, tomato, pickled
onion and smoked jalapeno crema – $10 - Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies – 2 for $1
All meals include tortilla chips and salsa and a variety of hot sauces.
Separate items:
Two chicken tacos – $7
Two vegetarian tacos – $6
Rice & Beans – $5
Mexican Coleslaw – $3
Beer served by Elk Creek Cafe.
14 Prizes to Raffle Off!
All riders will receive one (1) raffle ticket at registration with the opportunity to buy more for $5 each. Each prize will have an entry jar. Drop your raffle ticket(s) into the prize jar of your choice. Yes, you could win more than one prize. We will pull winners once everyone is back from the ride and has had a chance to enter—around 8:15pm.
- unPAved – Merch + FREE unPAved Registration
- Link Cyclery – $100 Gift Card
- Brookside Bikes – Top tube bag
- Seasons of Rothrock – Coming Soon
- Two Brother’s Bicycle Co. – Bottle, Jersey, Muc-Off Items, etc. ($135)
- The Bike Roost – Water Bottle, Hat, Glass, Opener
- Boal City Brewing – Cooler Bag, Gift Card, etc. ($120)
- The Bicycle Shop – Set of Gravel and Road Tires ($110)
- Freeze Thaw Cycles – Arm Warmers + $200 Gift Certificate ($230)
- Happy Valley Adventure Bureau – T-shirt, travel wine cup, key chain, etc.
- NMBA – Hat and 2 water bottles
- Woodward Cave – Hat and 4 Tickets to the Cave!
- CentreBike – Muc-Off Items, bell, light, reflectors
- PVPP – A PVPP Metal Pint Glass and beer tokens!
Keep checking back for more items and details!
PVPP Thursday Night 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 17-22 mile ride (with short-cut options).
- A PVPP support truck will be available to aid riders.
What to bring:
- Any pedal powered bike (road, gravel, mountain, recumbent, electric, etc.)
- A helmet (this is a MUST)
- Water bottle
- $3 Donation – Credit Cards accepted (proceeds are donated to local PV charities at the end of the season)
- An appetite! Along with Jay pouring Elk Creek beers, we’ll have Bobbie’s Kitchen serving us!
The Route
Route: Apple Butter Loop (20.7 miles)
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Short-cut: If you aren’t ready for the full distance, turn around when you get the post office in Woodward (intersection of Pine Creek Rd and Route 45). On your way back, you’ll rejoin the main route at Quarry Rd. (16.4 miles)
