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Bicycling in Pittsburgh

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Bicycle facilities: Pittsburgh has several bike paths and bike lanes. Cycling is an especially good way to see the historic Golden Triangle region near the convergence of three great rivers.
About the city: Pittsburgh (population 450,000) is known as the "City of Steel" because of it was once a center of the steel production industry but now is in the process of rejuvenating itself into a modern city.
Public transit: Certain buses are equipped with bike racks.
Web site: City of Pittsburgh Cycling Plan
Bicycling organizations: Bike Pittsburgh provides cycling safety, advocacy, and awareness.
Pittsburgh Helmet Coalition promotes bike safety.
FreeRide offers workbench, tools and advice for do-it-yourself repairs (free of charge), bike mechanics classes.
Cycling map: A cycling map of the city is available on the city's website.
Bike trails: Eliza Furnace Trail is a 2.5-mile trail that connects downtown with the neighborhood of Greenfield. When completed, the Great Allegheny Passage will be a 150-mile trail connecting with the C&O Canal Towpath to form a 400-mile off-road route to Washington, DC.
Bike events: The Great Ride bicycle tour takes place in late July and follows a route throughout the city. Pedal Pittsburgh is a 15-60 mile tour of the city in mid-May.
Points of interest: Andy Warhol Museum, Three Rivers Stadium, Carnegie Science Center, Washington Boulevard Cycling Track
Lodging: Pittsburgh offers a wide selection of hotels and B&Bs and a hostel
Camping:
Bike shops: Several bike stores are located throughout the city
Weather forecast: Pittsburgh
Tourism info: Pittsburgh Visitors Bureau
Airport: Pittsburgh International Airport is situated about 18 miles west of downtown near the Montour Trail.
Getting to the region: AmTrak offers daily rail connection with Washington
Map of city: Pittsburgh

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Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 2.00  

City name: Bicycling in Pittsburgh
Number of times biking: Weekly
Date last visited: July, 2003
Sections biked: downtown east end west end
Favorite sections: south side
Road rating: Fair
Bike route rating: Fair
Bike lane rating: Poor
Bike path rating: Very good
Rating: 2 stars
What I liked:
What I disliked: behind the times
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Submitted by: jad
from: pa
Date submitted: July 14, 2003

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