tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23725520501247059032008-06-21T12:58:05.166-07:00A 400 mile challenge to from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. Just you and your bike. No support, no spectators, no prizes.Crush the Commonwealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412781776960022314noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372552050124705903.post-86366865405588897002008-05-19T06:31:00.000-07:002008-05-19T18:13:21.389-07:00Three tired, cold and hungry riders rolled into Pittsburgh at 2:48 am Sunday morning. It pretty epic this year to say the least. Rain, headwinds and mechanicals took their toll.<br /><br /><br /><br />I've not heard from anyone else that was still out on the course. <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Update: Got an email from Rob, all other riders DNF'd. Check out the comment section for some stories.</span><br /><br />2008 finishers:<br />45:43 (all same time)<br /><br />John<br />Max<br />Eric<br /><br /><br />DNF:<br />Ted<br />Rob<br />Ken<br />Nick<br />Wes<br />Adam<br />Dan<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />More later.Crush the Commonwealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412781776960022314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372552050124705903.post-69471469898484341392008-05-14T13:21:00.001-07:002008-05-14T13:29:35.501-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_7H_rJttU7f0/SCtK-nk0pPI/AAAAAAAAACw/kdx7CQBZwEQ/s1600-h/map2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_7H_rJttU7f0/SCtK-nk0pPI/AAAAAAAAACw/kdx7CQBZwEQ/s400/map2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200332634365142258" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Just got word that the Yough River Trail is closed between Buena Vista and Boston, which is in the last 10 or so miles of trails.<br /><br />Looks like a detour is possible on Buena Vista Rd to Renzie Rd, maybe. Looks like we'll have to figure it out when we get there.<br /><br />Map <a href="http://www.atatrail.org/maps/map2.cfm">here</a>Crush the Commonwealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412781776960022314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372552050124705903.post-33718487802920712092008-03-29T11:13:00.000-07:002008-03-29T11:52:50.824-07:00The route can be found to the right in the sidebar>>>>>><br /><br />A few notes on the route.<br />-I just found a bikely route that someone who did this ride in the past must have created.<br /><br /><!-- Bikely on-my-site code. --><br /><div id="routemapiframe" style="width: 300px; border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; background: #755; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap;"><br /><span style="display: block; font: bold 11px verdana, arial; padding: 2px;"><a style="color: #fff; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Pittsburgh-to-Philadelphia">Pittsburgh to Philadelphia</a></span><br /><iframe id="rmiframe" style="height:260px; background: #eee;" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Pittsburgh-to-Philadelphia/embed/1"></iframe><br /><span style="display: block; font: normal 10px verdana, arial; text-align: right; padding: 1px;"><a style="color: #ddd; text-decoration: none" href="http://www.bikely.com/">Share your bike routes @ Bikely.com</a></span><br /></div><br /><!-- Bikely on-my-site code. --><br /><br />Too bad it is going in the wrong direction.<br /><br />I had nothing to do with the creation of this map and can't vouch for it's accuracy.<br /><br /><br />-Liberty Bell to Valley Forge will be a neutral start to make sure everyone gets out of the city OK. We did this from downtown PGH to Mckeesporst last year, worked very well.<br /><br />-Mckeesport to PPG Place in Pittsburgh is a bit hard to get to. I'll get around to reversing the directions from last year and post a bikely map soon.<br /><br />-The only allowable detours in through the abandoned turnpike tunnels. More info <a href="http://www.piketobike.org/directions.htm">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><br />RULES:<br /><br />we are all on the honor system, let's keep this clean.<br /><br />1) Follow the route.<br />2)Carry what you need or buy/scrounge it along the way.<br /> -No drops or caches of supplies<br /> -No support car or crews<br />3)Call in when finished, I pass out the number at the startCrush the Commonwealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412781776960022314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372552050124705903.post-66485039721707038382008-03-01T20:15:00.000-08:002008-03-01T20:17:39.358-08:00Welcome to the new blog, and welcome back to previous year participants.<br /><br />Race info is in the sidebar, any other questions, ask me at<br /><br />randoneepa@gmail.com<br /><br />More soon!Crush the Commonwealthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09412781776960022314noreply@blogger.com