BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Great Allegheny Passage - ECPv6.2.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Great Allegheny Passage X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gaptrail.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Great Allegheny Passage REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T170000 DTSTAMP:20240109T103006 CREATED:20230613T192250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T192337Z UID:6201-1694246400-1694278800@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:3M Challenge DESCRIPTION:Think you have what it takes to cycle faster than a speeding train? Cyclists are invited to challenge the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s train as it climbs Mt. Savage in this face-off between man\, machine\, and mountain. \n\n\n\nA timed challenge between cyclists and the train locomotive organized by Mountain Maryland Trails\, the 3M Challenge will follow a 15.3 mile stretch of the Great Allegheny Passage alongside the WMSR railroad tracks\, from Cumberland to Frostburg. Teams of up to six riders per team or individuals can enter the challenge\, and funds raised will support maintenance and development projects on the Maryland portion of the Great Allegheny Passage as well as new trail development opportunities.  \n\n\n\nRiders will depart from the Western Maryland Railway Station every 10 minutes\, starting at 8:00 am. The train will depart from the station at 11:30 am and will be timed. Teams are challenged to have a better climb time than the train. Teams and individuals who beat the train’s time will receive a prize\, and all participants will receive a souvenir gift. For more information and to register your team for the challenge\, visit www.bikereg.com/3m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/3m-challenge/ LOCATION:Canal Place\, 13 Canal St\, Cumberland\, Maryland\, 21502 CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cyclist-Racing-Cumberland-Caboose-001-1700x1030-BPerry-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T170000 DTSTAMP:20240109T103006 CREATED:20220614T203404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T205608Z UID:5282-1690099200-1690131600@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Mt. Davis Challenge DESCRIPTION:The Mt. Davis Challenge Road Race is a 40/56 mile bicycle race that traverses the highest point in Pennsylvania. The course is “lollipop style\,” starting in Confluence\, and utilizes the hilly back roads of the Mt. Davis area and climbs to an elevation of 3\,213 feet. Once over the top\, bicyclists descend on the eastern side and climb back up on Savage Road before returning to Confluence. Prolonged climbs\, fast descents and some rough road surfaces make this a true challenge. Several classifications of riders will draw a competitive crowd for this event. Not your style? Come cheer on the participants and go for a leisurely roll on the Great Allegheny Passage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/2022-mt-davis-challenge-road-race/ LOCATION:Confluence Community Center\, 711 Logan Place\, Confluence\, Pennsylvania\, 15424\, United States CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Cyclist-1700x1030-JComp-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T150000 DTSTAMP:20240109T103006 CREATED:20220426T203257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T181240Z UID:5130-1688205600-1688223600@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Frostburg Elks Annual Derby Day DESCRIPTION:Ride out to Frostburg to watch crews and drivers race soapbox-style cars down a section of the National Road in Frostburg’s historic business district. This annual event gains great interest from local residents\, and the clatter of these iconic racers is legendary to behold. Pick your favorite car by paint color or driver\, and come cheer all the participants. Make it a day trip from Meyersdale or Cumberland\, or stay overnight in one of the town’s bicycle-friendly lodging properties. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/frostburg-elks-annual-derby-day/ LOCATION:Frostburg\, Frostburg\, Maryland\, 21532\, United States CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Frostburg-Derby-Days-2500x900-FrostburgElks.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T140000 DTSTAMP:20240109T103006 CREATED:20220908T163436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T163438Z UID:5404-1664614800-1664632800@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:West Newton 5K/10K and 2 Mile Fun Walk DESCRIPTION:Head to lovely West Newton on October 1 for a competitive 5K/10K run or two mile fun walk organized by volunteers with the Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter. This annual fundraiser for maintenace projects along the Great Allegheny Passage is perfect for all ages. Earn a medal and enjoy the changing leaves along the Youghiogheny River. Then grab lunch or dinner right in town. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/west-newton-5k-10k-and-2-mile-fun-walk/ LOCATION:West Newton\, 111 Collinsburg Road\, West Newton\, Pennsylvania\, 15089\, United States CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Vic-Pilipovichs-collage-pic-of-5k-10-K-2500x900-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T150000 DTSTAMP:20240109T103006 CREATED:20220813T195737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220813T195821Z UID:5390-1663399800-1663426800@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Yough n' Roll Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:Come out for Yough n’ Roll\, a community appreciation day put on by volunteers with the Mon/Yough Trail Council. The day features 40- or 20-mile\, and four-mile out-and-back rides along the Great Allegheny Passage\, plus a hot dogs\, live music\, food trucks\, speakers\, and snacks. Start along the GAP at the parking lot in Boston. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/yough-n-roll-bike-ride/ LOCATION:Boston\, 1906 Donner Street\, McKeesport\, Pennsylvania\, 15135\, United States CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Boston-Visitor-Center-2500x900-DRiegner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T170000 DTSTAMP:20240109T103006 CREATED:20220613T175759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T175929Z UID:5270-1662796800-1662829200@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:2022 3M Bike Challenge DESCRIPTION:Think you have what it takes to cycle faster than a speeding train? Cyclists are invited to challenge the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s train as it climbs Mt. Savage in this face-off between man\, machine\, and mountain. \n\n\n\nA timed challenge between cyclists and the train locomotive organized by Mountain Maryland Trails\, the 3M Challenge will follow a 15.3 mile stretch of the Great Allegheny Passage alongside the WMSR railroad tracks\, from Cumberland to Frostburg. Teams of up to six riders per team or individuals can enter the challenge\, and funds raised will support maintenance and development projects on the Maryland portion of the Great Allegheny Passage as well as new trail development opportunities. This year\, a new non-competitive category is available for class 1\, pedal-assist e-bikes eager to take on the challenge. \n\n\n\nRiders will depart from the Western Maryland Railway Station every 10 minutes\, starting at 8:00 am. The train will depart from the station at 11:30 am and will be timed. Teams are challenged to have a better climb time than the train. Teams and individuals who beat the train’s time will receive a prize\, and all participants will receive a souvenir gift. For more information and to register your team for the challenge\, visit www.bikereg.com/3m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/2022-3m-bike-challenge/ LOCATION:Canal Place\, 13 Canal St\, Cumberland\, Maryland\, 21502 CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cyclist-Racing-Cumberland-Caboose-001-BPerry-2500x900-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220905T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220905T123000 DTSTAMP:20240109T103006 CREATED:20220711T173552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T131223Z UID:5343-1662366600-1662381000@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Labor Day Poker Run DESCRIPTION:Bring your family and friends to participate in the 29th Annual Labor Day Poker Run\, sponsored by the Westmoreland Yough Trail Council. Bicyclists and walkers will leave from West Newton to collect playing cards at checkpoints along the Great Allegheny Passage. The best hand among several categories at the end of the event wins a prize! Raffles and a 50/50 drawing complete this day of fundraisingto help volunteers maintain\, preserve and enhance the Westmoreland County section of the Great Allegheny Passage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/labor-day-poker-run/ LOCATION:West Newton\, 111 Collinsburg Road\, West Newton\, Pennsylvania\, 15089\, United States CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Poker-Run-2500x900-WYTC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220702T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220702T170000 DTSTAMP:20240109T103006 CREATED:20220701T150431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T150859Z UID:5306-1656748800-1656781200@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:60 Miles for Veterans DESCRIPTION:Join this fantastic 60 mile ride with and for veterans\, from Connellsville to Downtown Pittsburgh\, in support of the Veterans Leadership Program and their work providing support services\, health and wellness care\, and social connections for military veterans. This friendly ride raises money for VLP and can be done as a virtail event from your own stationary bike. Register today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/60-miles-for-veterans/ LOCATION:Yough River Park\, 259 Sixth Avenue\, Connellsville\, Pennsylvania\, 15425\, United States CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/60-Miles-For-Veterans-2500x900-DRiegner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T120000 DTSTAMP:20240109T103006 CREATED:20220429T184302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T184304Z UID:5151-1654329600-1654344000@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Tri Town Trot DESCRIPTION:Register for this 10K run\, 5K run\, and 5K walk\, part of the Dawson Sesquicentennial Celebration and the Tri Town Homecoming Weekend. All paid entrants receive a t-shirt. Awards will be presented to the the top three male and female finishers overall and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. This scenic out-and-back course includes a section of the Great Allegheny Passage. Saturday events include a parade\, food vendors\, music\, games and fireworks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/tri-town-trot/ LOCATION:Dawson\, 203 Cochran Street\, Dawson\, Pennsylvania\, 15428 CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/10014612_691541340892502_1326028528824386255_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T140000 DTSTAMP:20240109T103006 CREATED:20220308T154332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T171206Z UID:4394-1650700800-1650722400@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Little Boston Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk DESCRIPTION:Join friends from the Mon/Yough Trail Council for this annual event — either a half marathon or a 5K race — on the Great Allegheny Passage starting at the parking lot in the hamlet of Boston\, right up the Youghiogheny River from McKeesport. This section of the GAP is newly resurfaced\, and proceeds from this event support ongoing maintenance along this segment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/little-boston-half-marathon-and-5k-run-walk/ LOCATION:Elizabeth Township\, 1902 Donner Street\, McKeesport\, Pennsylvania\, 15135 CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Boston-Visitor-Center-2500x900-DRiegner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T130000 DTSTAMP:20240109T103006 CREATED:20220406T200150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T133924Z UID:5064-1650096000-1650114000@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:YRTC Spring Running Races DESCRIPTION:Register now for one of these great running competitions on the Great Allegheny Passage in Connellsville — pick from among a 5K walk\, 5K run\, 10K run\, 10 mile run\, or half marathon — starting at Yough River Park. Proceeds support the Yough River Trail Council\, which deploys volunteers along the GAP to perform important maintenance work year-round. Enjoy a morning with friends along the lovely Youghiogheny River. Sports drinks will be available during the races\, and participants will be eligible for prizes at the finish line! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/2022-yrtc-spring-running-races/ LOCATION:Connellsville\, 131 West Crawford Avenue\, Connellsville\, Pennsylvania\, 15425 CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Connellsville-Purple-Flowering-Tree-2500x900-KBall.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211031T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211031T170000 DTSTAMP:20240109T103006 CREATED:20211012T215427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T181351Z UID:3891-1635672600-1635699600@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:Month of Mud Ohiopyle DESCRIPTION:A competitive mountain bike race in varying classes with eligibility for a Super D time trial run with some climbing. The course is not on the Great Allegheny Passage but on single-track within Ohiopyle State Park\, including McCune and Sugarloaf Trails. Registration required! Spend the day racing or watching those who dare! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/month-of-mud-ohiopyle/ LOCATION:Ohiopyle State Park CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Month-of-Mud-2500x900-WildernessVoyageurs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T170000 DTSTAMP:20240109T103006 CREATED:20210407T154322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T211252Z UID:2385-1634319000-1634403600@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan DESCRIPTION:The GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan is back! We can’t wait to help you achieve your goals as a team and celebrate the Great Allegheny Passage this October! \n\n\n\nThe GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan is a two-day non-stop relay challenge that you won’t want to miss. Relay teams will tackle 150 or 60 miles that include relay legs of varying distances along Great Allegheny Passage from Pittsburgh’s South Side to Cumberland. Each relay team member will receive a commemorative medal\, long sleeve tech tee featuring custom artwork\, and swag bag! \n\n\n\nBuild an awesome team and get ready to RUN WILD\, October 15-16\, 2021. Learn more and register for the GAP Relay. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/gap_relay_2021/ LOCATION:Pittsburgh’s South Side\, South Shore Riverfront Park\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15203 CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Runner-GAP-Relay-Confluence-BPerry-scaled-e1620753570649.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T140000 DTSTAMP:20240109T103006 CREATED:20210610T172108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T175632Z UID:3081-1631347200-1631368800@gaptrail.org SUMMARY:3M Bike Challenge DESCRIPTION:Think you have what it takes to cycle faster than a speeding train? Cyclists are invited to challenge the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s train as it climbs Mt. Savage in this face-off between man\, machine\, and mountain. \nA timed challenge between cyclists and the train locomotive organized by Mountain Maryland Trails\, the 3M Challenge will follow a 15.3 mile stretch of the Great Allegheny Passage alongside the WMSR railroad tracks\, from Cumberland to Frostburg. Teams of up to six riders per team or individuals can enter the challenge\, and funds raised will support maintenance and development projects on the Maryland portion of the Great Allegheny Passage as well as new trail development opportunities. This year\, a new non-competitive category is available for class 1\, pedal-assist e-bikes eager to take on the challenge. \nRiders will depart from the Western Maryland Railway Station every 10 minutes\, starting at 8:00 am. The train will depart from the station at 11:30 am and will be timed. Teams are challenged to have a better climb time than the train. Teams and individuals who beat the train’s time will receive a prize\, and all participants will receive a souvenir gift. For more information and to register your team for the challenge\, visit www.bikereg.com/3m. \nShare: URL:https://gaptrail.org/event/2021-3m-bike-challenge/ LOCATION:Canal Place\, 13 Canal St\, Cumberland\, Maryland\, 21502 CATEGORIES:Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gaptrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cyclist-Racing-Cumberland-Caboose-001-BPerry-2500x900-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR