unPAved Race 2025 – Whoopie Pies or Pierogie Pace

unPAved Race 2025 – Whoopie Pies or Pierogie Pace

unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley is Pennsylvania’s premier gravel cycling adventure, held every October and known for its scenic beauty, community vibe, and seriously fun ride options. Whether you’re in it for the challenge, the camaraderie, or the post-ride treats (Whoopie Pies, anyone?), the unPAved race offers something for every kind of rider.

Choose your adventure:

Race for Whoopie Pies – 130 miles, 12,000’ elevation, 78% unPAved, 56 miles timed over 4 segments – CASH PRIZES.
Ride at Pierogi Pace – Ride the full 130 (shortcuts noted), Proper 50 or Burley 30 without the need for speed—at a lower price!.
The Slumber Party – Extend the fun! Ride the 130 starting on Saturday, finishing on Sundy with a fun sleepover at RB Winter State Park. Pack your sense of adventure (we’ll shuttle your stuff!).
The Big Lick 200 – For the ultra-cyclists who have proven they have what it takes to ride many miles, lots of hills, through the night, and be self-sufficient the whole time.

The unPAved crew is all about creating joyful, welcoming, and rewarding ride experiences that showcase the best of PA’s gravel and communities. PVPP is proud to support unPAved by volunteering at THE RANCH support station—and even more proud to call them a sponsor for the 2025 season! Want to get involved? Let us know!

Learn more about the race and all of the other great events leading up to it at unpavedpennsylvania.com.

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.