Monday, May 4, 2015
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Two Rides on Saturday!
If you still want to support the New Kensington Better Block Ride, here is the information.
The New Ken Better Block Ride starts at Grace Community Presbyterian Church at 2751 Grant Street.
Time is 10:00 am, Saturday, May 2, 2015. Mr. Rennick Steele will be hosting. It is a free ride. Helmets required.
I am still doing the ride from Freeport!
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Ride Has Changed!
The ride has now changed! The insurance company will not give us permission to ride up the hill
into Lower Burrell.
We will still be riding from Freeport and headed to the Treadway Trail but we will not ride to New Kensington.
Depending upon interest, we may ride on the Butler Freeport Trail as well.
Sorry.
into Lower Burrell.
We will still be riding from Freeport and headed to the Treadway Trail but we will not ride to New Kensington.
Depending upon interest, we may ride on the Butler Freeport Trail as well.
Sorry.
Waiver
Will this is a free ride, a waiver needs to be signed for each rider. Helmets are also required.
1st Freeport Rail Trail Ride
Signature _____________________________________ (Parent’s
Signature if Rider under 18) Date________ (NOTE: By signing, you acknowledge
that you have read and agree to the conditions explained in the waiver printed
on this form.)
Printed Name____________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________ Age on ride day _____
City___________________ State___ Emergency Contact ( ) ____---_______
Email Address___________________________________________________
In the consideration of the foregoing, I, for myself, my
heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release all rights and claims
for damages against the 2015 Freeport to New Kensington Bicycle Ride,
principles, landowners where the ride crosses, all sponsors and volunteers from
claims against damages to my equipment in said ride, including and not limited
to any injuries I might suffer. I acknowledge that I am aware of the inherent
risks in participating in a bicycle ride. I attest and verify that I have
health insurance and that I am fit and am physically able for the riding of
this event, as certified by a licensed medical doctor. I agree to wear a helmet
while participating in this ride. I further consent to the use of my name,
image, and picture in advertising, promotion, or other account of this event in
the future.
Map from Monday's Preride
This the result of the ride recon ride we did on Monday. The ride should be 12 miles out to New Kensington and then 12 miles back to Freeport for a total of 24 miles.
Friday, April 24, 2015
We are riding from the Fish Commission Boat Launch at the end of High Street in Freeport. I will post mileage after my recon ride.
Leave Boat Launch and ride East on High Street.
Left on 2nd Street.
Cross Buffalo Creek on the right side of the bridge.
Turn left at the traffic light and get on the Butler/Freeport Trail.
Use caution when going under the Lobaugh Bridge.
Turn right and cross the Lobaugh Bridge to Allegheny Twp.
After cross the Allegheny River, turn right and go down below the bridge.
Rail Trail along Allegheny River to Lowe Road in Braeburn.
Right on to Edgecliff
Right on Grant
Right on Washington
Left on Southern
Right on Montana
Left on Hilltop
Right on Myrtle
Right on Michigan
Left on Anne
Left on Kentucky, at stop
Right on Carl
Right on Craig Dell
Go thru Staples parking lot.
Cross Tarentum Bridge Road at the traffic signal.
Up Carl Avenue. Down the hill into Arnold and along 5th Avenue into New Kensington.
Cross Tarentum Bridge Road at the traffic signal.
Up Carl Avenue. Down the hill into Arnold and along 5th Avenue into New Kensington.
Road Path for Ride
Due to a land owner not giving permission to ride on his property, quite a bit of the ride will be on roads to New Kensington. The highlighted roads are the ones we will use.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
1st Freeport Rail Trail Ride
May 2, 2015
Come to what should become an annual cycling event in Freeport. Each year it will use a different trail around the Freeport Area.
This year's ride will feature the Treadway Trail in Allegheny Township.
We will meet in Freeport at the High Street Boat Launch at 8:30 and ride at 9 am.
The ride is approximately 12 miles down to New Kensington and then back 12 miles.
There is some riding on the road as the trail is not complete. A police escort is to be available for the section of road in Lower Burrell.
Helmets and a signed waiver are required. Waivers will be available at the sign in table.
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