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Seasons of Rothrock – Whipple Dam Race 2026

Whipple Dam

Seasons of Rothrock – Whipple Dam Race 2026

Get ready for a day of grit, gravel, and good vibes in Rothrock State Forest!

The Whipple Dam Gravel Race is the spring kick-off event from our friends at Seasons of Rothrock, featuring two course options designed to challenge and inspire. Whether you’re in it to test your legs or just looking for a fun day on the bike, there’s a ride for you:

Whipple Dam Challenge – a longer, punchy route for those who want to go big.

Whip Around Whipple – a shorter, approachable loop that still packs in all the Rothrock goodness.

Not racing? No problem. There are plenty of ways to be part of the action:

Ride one of the two amazing courses

Volunteer and help bring the event to life

Cheer on the riders at the start, finish, or along the course

PVPP will be out in full force manning a support station, so come say hi, lend a hand, or bring some extra noise to pump up the riders. It’s going to be a great day in the woods—join us!

Learn more and register: https://rothrock.hvwcycling.com/whipple-dam-gravel-race/

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!

Weekly Rides/Runs

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Upcoming Sponsor Races/Rides!

Seasons of Rothrock Races  Facebook logo  Instagram logo
Saturday, June 6th – GRIT Gravel Grinder (25-, 45-, 65-, and 100-mile distances + USA Cycling Junior Gravel National Series)
Saturday, June 20th – Greenwood Furnace MASS MTB Race (11-, 23-, and 32-mile distances)

unPAved  Facebook logo  Instagram logo
October 10th, 2026 FunPAved rides + Festival; Slumber Party (2-day ride); 200 miler start
October 11th, 2026 – 30, 50, 90, or 120 miles
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Our 2026 Sponsors

Please thank our sponsors by visiting them during our riding season! Click on the logos to start planning your next adventure!

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Boal City Brewing
Centre Bike Logo
Link Cyclery Logo
Seasons of Rothrock Logo
Brookside Bikes logo
Two Brothers Bicycle Company
Penns Valley Veterinary Clinic logo
The Bicycle Shop Logo
Freeze Thaw Cycles Logo
The Meandering Mallard Coffee Shop logo
Olde Village Mercantile Co
Elk Creek Circle
Center Bike's Happy Valley Ride with GPS logo

Join Our Mailing List

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:

  • Warnings about road work in the Penns Valley area.
  • Saftey tips and reminders.
  • Notifications about members who are riding to raise money for a great cause.
  • Highlighting a member who joined our Wednesday night rides to train for a cross-country epic journey they just completed.
  • Off-season info about random rides, biking events, and biking and climate presentations by members.