Laurel Highlands Gravel Routes Collection

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We are thrilled to release the Laurel Highlands Gravel Routes Collection. The routes in this collection traverse The Hub's back yard and are near to where JB grew up, which is about 60 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, PA.  The focus of the collection is on the public lands of Forbes State Forest and its accompanying state parks, and the mountain and farm country surrounding them. The...

Road Apple Roubaix

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Horse poop (a/k/a road apples), Amish country, dirt and farm roads, frigid temps, snow, and ice. If those things sound enticing, the Road Apple Roubaix (RAR) is for you! For JB, those things and many more have made riding RAR an annual tradition. It was his first ever gravel event back in 2017, and has served as the unofficial start to the cycling event season. Read on if interested in a summary...

Public Lands Ride – 2021

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The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) Public Lands Ride - 2021 marked the return of the in-person running of the event. If you haven't already, check out The Hub's write-up on the 2020 virtual series or the Elk State Forest route from the 2021 virtual series. A can't miss bundle of routes that show off Moshannon, Bald Eagle, Rothrock, and Forbes State Forests. The PEC Public Lands Ride...

Clear Creek – Cook Forest Gravel Route

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The Clear Creek - Cook Forest Gravel Route traverses a plethora of sweet gravel and public lands on the southwestern end of the PA Wilds. JB was introduced to this area when he explored it as a kid with his Dad. He was reintroduced to it as an adult when he stayed with his good buddy at his hunting camp affectionately known as "Camp Mold". The camp was rough around the edges, but was surrounded...

unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley – 2021 Final Course Changes

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Yesterday, unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley released the final 2021 course with two changes. These changes affect the Full, Plenty, and Overnighter courses. The SOMEpaved courses are not impacted. Below is a short summary of the changes. Also included are two photo galleries. One contains shots of the course pre- and post-change with the elevation profiles and distances. The second shows...

Public Lands Ride – 2020: Bald Eagle State Forest Routes

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Editorial Note: This post covering the Public Lands Ride - 2020: Bald Eagle State Forest Routes is one in a series. Start by reading what the PEC Public Lands Ride is all about. R.B. Winter State Park/Bald Eagle State Forest Route The Hub's Quick Take The R.B. Winter State Park/Bald Eagle State Forest route may be one of the best tracks we have ever ridden! Make no mistake, there is a lot of...

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

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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...

Public Lands Ride – 2020: Moshannon State Forest Routes

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Editorial Note: This post covering the Public Lands Ride - 2020: Moshannon State Forest Routes is one in a series. Start by reading what the PEC Public Lands Ride is all about. Parker Dam State Park/Moshannon State Forest Route To Shagger's InnShagger's Inn Lean The Hub's Quick Take As one of the "easiest" routes, most of the terrain in Parker Dam State Park and the surrounding Moshannon State...

Public Lands Ride – 2020: Laurel Ridge State Park/Forbes State Forest Route

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Editorial Note: This post covering the Public Lands Ride - 2020: Laurel Ridge State Park/Forbes State Forest Route is one in a series. Start by reading what the PEC Public Lands Ride is all about. The Hub's Quick Take Although biased since the Laurel Ridge State Park/Forbes State Forest route traverses our home turf, in our opinion, it rolls on the best terrain, gravel, and dirt in western...

Public Lands Ride – 2020

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The Public Lands Ride - 2020 was the highlight of the season! For those unfamiliar, the Public Lands Ride is an annual mixed-surface event hosted by the good folks at the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. By way of background, PEC is an organization that has been shaping environmental and conservation policy in Pennsylvania for over four decades. Check 'em out and considering joining...