8/6/26 – Thursday Night Ride

8/6/26 – Thursday Night Ride

Link Cyclery LogoPVPP invites you to join us on a casual ride of the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail on SATURDAY, August 9th to Link Cyclery. We’ll leave from behind Rusty Rail at 10:30am. This is a 16.4 mile ride (although, you are welcome to continue to ride it end to end for a little extra milage).

Leroy will be providing us with a picnic LUNCH and is RAFFLING OFF 3 $50 Gift Certificates. Pop inside Link Cyclery to sign up and check out their huge selection of bikes – many on sale! Eye up your next ride or shop needed gear in their amazing 2-floor store (with women’s specific LIV bikes and accessories section!). Remember to THANK Leroy and his staff for sponsoring our club and helping to make this all possible!

RSVP and get more details on the event page!


Hi Everyone!

We had an amazing night of riding this past week! Let’s all hope for the same this week. We’re hoping to make our way through the Millheim narrows to Brush Valley and are working with the Fire Co to get an escort. We’ll keep you posted!

 

Food Truck – Slim’s Kitchen

Slim’s Kitchen Menu:

  • Smash Burgers (Slim’s, All American, Bacon BBQ, Buffalo Blue)  $10-$12
  • Loaded Tots (Original, Buffalo Chicken, Nashville Hot Chicken, Korean Beef)  $10-$11
  • Boneless Wings (1/2 or Full Dozen w/ various flavor options) $8-$14
  • Fusion Protein Bowls (Choice of chicken or beef w/ various toppings) $12

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We’ll also have Jay pouring Elk Creek Beers all night.

 

This Week’s Route:

8/3 ROUTE

Download the PVPP – Brush Valley Reverse (20.1 miles)

Shorten it: Drop the Madisonburg Loop. Skip the left turn onto Old Pike – go straight instead. Complete the rest of the route. (14 miles)

 

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! Twisted Whisk is feeding us! Elk Creek is pouring beers 🍻.
Happy Valley Adventure Bureau

Promotional efforts, such as this website for Penns Valley Pedals and Pints, is made possible by a grant from Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Discover Centre County on their website!

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We’ll send you a reminder about our Wednesday ride each Monday during the season with a link to the weekly route. We also send occassional emails with other info we want to share, such as:

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