Velomuse is carrying on its tradition of coordinating hands-on bike skills events, including the annual cyclocross clinic. We’re bringing Barb Howe back, and partnering up with a new cycling club, Koeles.

Cyclocross and Advanced Bike Handling

Cyclocross and Advanced Bike Handling Clinic

3 easy steps:

1. Register your username and email address here: http://www.velomuse.org/forums/
(so we can contact you, when you win)

2. Use GPS, bike-computer, or google directions to calculate your miles:

3. Enter your results:

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Thanks to the following businesses for support:
Venture Outdoors

Thick Bikes

Bike Pittsburgh

Trek of Pittsburgh

Tazza D’Oro

Dirt Rag Magazine

League of American Bicyclists

USA Cycling Coach education program

Who: Junior and High School students interested in cycling, and their parents.
What: Orientation and spin class open enrollment period through the end of this month.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays in March 2010 4-5pm, starting March 15.  Group rides will commence when the trails dry on the same days of the week, adding Sunday to the plan. Join the email list to be updated automatically with group practice changes.
Where: Penn Hills YMCA @ 11817 Frankstown Rd. (between Lime Hollow Rd and Rita’s Ice Cream shop)

Why: FREE during open enrollment the first few sessions, and scholarship available for club participation and group rides – try it out!
How: Attend spin classes, pass bike inspection, and join the club. Interested students may apply for Steward Scholarship participating in PTAG trail workdays for extra discounts on bicycles and accessories, deadline is March 31.  Email Eryn Hughes to apply.

The club fee will be $200, which covers registration and insurance, club
jersey, 3 1/5 months of group rides, spin classes, skills clinics, including
mountain biking, road cycling, and touring.  This program is designed to
provide a well-rounded spectrum of cycling, with USA cycling and First Aid certified professional staff.  We aim to provide youth opportunity through cycling, inspire healthy lifestyles, environmental awareness and help improve the economy by providing alternatives to .  We will be expanding throughout the Pittsburgh region and connecting with other regions in a race series and a potential state league.