8/20/26 – Thursday Night Ride (Canceled)
THURSDAY RIDE CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
Join us this Wednesday @ 6pm at Freeze Thaw Cycles in State College for a townie MTB ride. There are some sweet, twisty and fun MTB trails just outside of Sunset Park. It should be a great time and your friends at Penns Valley Pedals and Pints will be there along the way. We’ll meet up after the ride at the Freeze Thaw Cycles shop for grilling and chilling! Arrive around 5:30pm to take a look around the shop. Bring a mountain bike, helmet, and water! RSVP and get more details on the event page!
Hi Everyone!
As seems to be in the forecast every week…there’s a chance of rain. As usual, we’ll be watching the weather and will let you know of any cancellations by mid-day Thursday. If you hear nothing via email, social or the website, the ride continues as planned!
This week we’ll ride to Spring Mills on the Take Immel Back route. If you want to skip the hills, choose your own adventure on the way back from Spring Mills – return the way you came, take Paradise or swing around Coburn. Our support truck will be nearby and able to help on any of those routes.
No Food Truck
Sorry – Gourmet Griddle had to cancel due to a mechanical issue with their truck. Jay will still be pouring beers. Here are your options to refuel after the ride…
- 🍺 Go to Elk Creek Cafe – Eat in or Order Out to bring back to the pavilion
- 🌮 Order take-out Tacos from the Millheim Fire Company (814) 349-5442 – View Menu
- 🍕 Place an order with Bella Vita Pizzeria (814) 930-2019 (Opens @ 11am) – View Menu on Facebook
- 🥪 Place an order with the Millheim Hotel 814-349-5994 (Opens @ 11am) – View Menu
- 🚴 Pick up a to-go order from Valley Wok or Stillhouse Eatery in Spring Mills on your ride!
- 🍗 Stop at Burkholder’s Market for their salad bar, hot bar or pre-made hoagies.
- 🧀 Bring your own dinner!
This Week’s Route:
Download the Route: Take Immel Back (17.5 miles) Easier Route: On your return from Spring Mills, skip the left onto Beaver Dam/Immel Rd. Stay straight and return the way you came or through Coburn. 
Sign the Waiver:
Please sign our waiver. This needs to be completed once a year: https://pvpedalsandpints.com/2026-waiver/
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 Co.).
- We leave promptly at 6pm for our marked ride (short-cuts not marked)
- A PVPP support truck will be available to aid riders. Ph: 814-303-9310
- DOWNLOAD THE ROUTE ABOVE
What to Bring:
- Any bicycle (road, gravel, mountain, recumbent, electric, etc.)
- A helmet (this is a MUST)
- Water bottle (highly recommended)
- $3 Donation for the planning effort – Credit Cards accepted (proceeds are donated to local PV charities at the end of the season)
- An appetite! Gourmet Griddle is feeding us! Elk Creek is pouring beers 🍻.
