Public Lands Ride – 2020: Trough Creek State Park/Rothrock State Forest Route

Editorial Note: This post covering the Public Lands Ride - 2020: Trough Creek State Park/Rothrock State Forest Route is one in a series. Start by reading what the PEC Public Lands Ride is all about. Trough Creek State Park/Rothrock State Forest Route The Hub's Quick Take When most unpaved cyclists think of Raystown Lake, they think the Allegrippis Trails and mountain biking. We were no...

Industry Standard Guide to Gravel (ISGG)

Gravel cycling is popular for many reasons. One draw to the discipline is the varying terrain and gravel road types encountered on any given ride. The variability keeps things interesting. However, it also raises a lot of questions and concerns about bike and tire choices. Enter the “Industry Standard Guide to Gravel (ISGG).” As explained in Selene Yeager’s Gravel! book (a great read,...

Trail User Best Practices During PA Hunting Season

Unpaved cyclists and trail runners in western Pennsylvania are fortunate to have a plethora of public lands venues to ride, run, and explore. In Pittsburgh, trail users have ready access to, among others, the Allegheny County Parks and the Pennsylvania state parks, forests, and game lands. However, trail users should be both aware and cautious when accessing public lands this time of year. Why...