Penns Valley
Pedals & Pints
We’re a not-so-serious group of cyclers who meet up Thursday evenings @ 6pm rain or shine from May to September to bike, enjoy the beauty of Penns Valley, hang with friends (old and new), and cheers to another great ride. All the while, raising money to support our community.
Our first ride of 2023 is scheduled for May 11th. Watch your email and Facebook for details the week of.
View This Week’s Route
Miles for Mark Ride
June 8th, 2023
Safety Guidlines and Tips
We’re glad to see so many cyclists in our community joining us each week. But with numbers, comes safety concerns. We’ve seen some unsafe riding and people making sketchy moves – of their own free will or because of someone else’s negligence. Click below to view a complete list of safety tips. But at the very least…
Stay in your lane – especially cresting of hills.
Leave room for other riders and cars to pass safely.
How We Roll
Our Members
A social group of cyclists up to 80 years old and spanning from beginners to well seasoned racers. Parents must accompany under 18.
Our Style
From spandex to skinny jeans, wear whatever you’re most comfortable in. If you want to be official, we have a great Penns Valley Pedals & Pints Jersey!
Gear Needed
Bring any road friendly bike – road, mountain, fat tire, cruiser, etc. – helmet (required), water (highly recommended), and a great attitude.
The Route
Changing each week, you’ll ride from Millheim throughout Penns Valley following the route at your own pace.
News Article
Scenery, beer and bikes: Penns Valley group grows while giving back to area nonprofits
The Centre Daily Times interviewed group organizers to discuss how the group has impacted the Penns Valley community. Included in the article is a video of what a Thursday night ride might look like.
Podcast
Penns Valley Pedals and Pints | An Inclusive Cycling Club with a Charitable Mission
Support Vehicle
The route is marked each week and “Bike Riders Ahead” signs are usually placed along the road. A support vehicle drives ahead ready to help bikers with flats, mechanical issues and water bottle refills, and offers a ride to anyone needing a life line.
We Ride in Penns Valley
Central Pennsylvanian’s love cycling in Penns Valley. And for good reason. As you pedal across the rolling hills – past Amish farms, through tunnels of outstretched tree branches, and beside babbling creeks – you’ll find the beauty makes even the toughest hill more enjoyable and rewarding.
Penns Valley Pedals and Pints takes you on a different journey each week. Rides always start at 6pm behind the Millheim Fire Department with routes winding through Spring Mills, Coburn, Woodward, Rebersburg, Smulton and/or Madisonburg, avoiding lengthy stretches on Route 45 as much as possible. Usually, a shortened route is marked for those looking for a more leisurely ride.
After each ride returns to Millheim, we meet up again at Elk Creek Cafe + Aleworks or the Elk Creekside tents to celebrate the day to clank glasses and enjoy time with friends.
Raising Money for Charity
Penns Valley Pedals and Pints is a non-profit. Volunteered planning and support for the rides takes coordination with minimal costs for supplies. So, there is currently a $3 fee per ride and ALL proceeds support local charities that are evaluated each year.
On occassion, supporting shops have donated gift cards and gear that we raffle off before the 6pm start at various rides throughout the summer.
To date, we’ve raised $10,000 that has been distributed to charity. Find out more on our About page.