Eryn and I went to Frick a week before (topography trail map in hand) and scouted out a couple good spots for me to shoot pictures from. Then, on Dec 12th we all meet at Frick Park to lite up the trails. The weather was decent (i.e. no rain); though, it was pretty cold so we only got in two runs down the hill. We had about ten eager riders who split up into two groups for each shot. However, by splitting up the group we didn’t get enough light on the top trails. So, this is a works-in-progress update, because we would like to try this again and get more riders and keep all the riders in one group. Also, we are going to look at other spots to shoot from. We’ll get the photo we want eventually we just may have to have a lot of fun getting there 
. Thanks to all the riders who showed up to help get this project going.
Welcome NEW Board members in PGH!
December 07, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PITTSBURGH, PA - Velomuse welcomes new Board members for the Pittsburgh chapter!
As we’ve grown over the years, our purpose has remained unchanged while the regional participation has shifted. One commonality is that while mountain biking issues are shared, new strategies for pulling volunteers and land managers together are frequently required. Further, since the most important thing is riding – we’ve been researching what folks are doing elsewhere, while keeping tabs on what other folks (mtb and non-mtb alike) are doing right here in Pittsburgh.
In leading by example, we have been able to initiate programs and create relationships that didn’t previously exist: getting permits for bike events in City parks, coordinating film premiers for local and international producers, leading a women’s mountain bike skills series and hosting kids mountain bike rodeos with our own fleet of kids’ bikes and features.
Last year, we had so much variety that it was difficult to keep up with the needs in the community, finding new volunteers for every event – it was a full-time and fulfilling job, despite being unpaid. This year, we’ve narrowed the focus to reconnecting with newer still, cross-sections of the community and using the research to understand where we can best put our focus for 2012, and avoid burnout. We’ve decided it is time to make the Pittsburgh (PGH) chapter of Velomuse an official mountain bike development organization, focusing on women’s leadership. As continuing founder and Executive Director, I would like to introduce you to the all-female Board of Directors for the Pittsburgh Chapter of Velomuse:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - PITTSBURGH CHAPTER
