Where can I ride my road bike in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh family road bike routes

• North Park Paved Loop. Distance: 5 mi.
• Montour Trail Thompson Stretch. Distance: 7.2 mi.
• North Shore River Ride.
• Three Rivers Heritage Trail Ride.
• North Park Outer Loop.
• Moraine State Park North Shore Out and Back.
• Little Buffalo Creek 40-Miler.
• Panhandle Trail to State Line Run.

Is it safe to bike in Pittsburgh?

People feel safest in neighborhoods near bike lanes and trails. According to MMTC, 15\% of people who live within Pittsburgh chose “bicycle” as one of their top three modes. Riders reported feeling “very safe” on their routes originated from 25 different neighborhoods.

Where does the Gap Trail start in Pittsburgh?

Point State Park
The trail itself starts at Point State Park in the heart of the city where you can see the confluence of the three rivers, the Fort Pitt Blockhouse, and more. As you leave, you make your way east along the Monongahela River past downtown.

Is Pittsburgh a biking city?

Pittsburgh today is known as a city that supports and encourages bicycling, from protected bike lanes to bike shares to bike parking. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership works to maintain and improve bike infrastructure in Downtown. Here are some of your options if you want to bike to or around Downtown.

How long is the Eliza Furnace Trail?

5.7 mile
Eliza Furnace Trail is a 5.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.

Can you ride a road bike on the Great Allegheny Passage?

The crushed limestone surface is fairly smooth and can be ridden on any type of bike. If you’re cycling the Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal, larger tires generally work better. Most road bikes are limited to thinner tires so you may want to consider a bike that accepts a larger tire.

Where does the Montour Trail start?

Neville Island
The Montour Trail begins near Neville Island and also connects up to the Great Allegheny Passage via the Clairton Connector (at last check, the connector contains a few miles of surface roads).