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P.O. Box 242, West Newton, Pennsylvania, 15089 United States
Organized Bike Rides
Bill Hurrianko's Message
Bill Hurrianko's Message
Bill Hurrianko's Message
Bill Hurrianko is the WYTC’s coordinator of organized rides having completed its 14th year of togetherness. If you are interested in having others to ride with, this is the way to be active, feel safe along the trail and make new friends.
If interested, you can email Bill at youghbikers@comcast.net. If you are not already a member of the WYTC, we ask that you join to be included on the email list. The WYTC is an all-volunteer group that maintains 10.5 miles of the trail with funds raised from grants, events, contributions, and memberships.
Thursday Rides
Bill Hurrianko's Message
Bill Hurrianko's Message
Rides are held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at a pace of 10-12 mph for a round trip distance of 20-30 miles. The Thursday ride can be shorter and at a slower pace depending on the group. E-bikes that follow trail guidelines are welcome.
The Monday and Thursday rides begin at the West Newton Station at 9:00 a.m. while Tuesday rides begin at other locations such as Whitsett, Connellsville, Ohio Pyle, McKeesport, Ghost Town, or Confluence.
Rides' Description
Bill Hurrianko's Message
Rides' Description
Past rides:
(see pictures below)
2022
- October 24 - Bill Hurrianko's birthday; 34 rode from West Newton to Whitsett
- October 23- Point Marion to Uffington - 12 YRT riders enjoy Fall day
- October 10-15 Rockwood to Big Savage Tunnel, 6 rode
- October 6 - Connellsville to Ohiopyle Fall Foliage Ride
- Sept. 18 - Redbank Trail to New Bethlehem
- Sept. 12 and 13 - West Newton and Whitsett
- July 23 - 8 members rode to New York City (bike ride along Niagara Falls)
- July 12 – Overlook at Big Savage Tunnel
- July 11 – Trip along the GAP along Whitsett
- June 24 – 15 members visited the Carrie Blast Furnace, Rankin, PA
- May 31 – Connellsville to Ohiopyle to celebrate Don Lewis’ Birthday (87)- see the 87 Mile marker!
- May 24 – Panhandle McDonald – PA/WVA Border
- May 21 – Ohiopyle to Pinkerton Tunnel
A ride is just not a ride but usually includes stops along the way. For example, when riding from Connellsville to Ohiopyle, we may stop at the Ohiopyle Bakery or Fall's Market and upon returning to Connellsville have a late lunch at the Italian Oven.
- A few years ago, twenty-five members of the group traveled to Ohio in September and spent several days riding trails and also visited the Air Force Museum.
Ride With Us
Ride With Us
Rides' Description
If interested, leave your name and email at the West Newton Station and you will be contacted. To be included on our email list you must do an initial ride and be a member of the Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter, the volunteer group which maintains the Westmoreland County section of trail, part of the Great Allegheny Passage. Or, contact Bill Hurrianko at the RTC at 724-872-5586 or at the following email: youghbikers@comcast.net.
Join Us!
Ride With Us
Off Season
Even in winter, our group is active! Good for body, soul, spirit.
Off Season
Ride With Us
Off Season
We have off season lunches in January, February, and March but due to the coronavirus pandemic, they were not held in 2021. The summer picnic was held last year. Despite the pandemic, we were able to have a full riding season by following the virus safety guidelines and will continue to do so in 2022.
We finish out the riding season with a Christmas party. As you can see we don't just ride, but also enjoy eating!
2022-10-24 Happy Birthday to Bill Hurrianko,the fearless Leader of the YRT riders for the past 14 years. 34 members celebrated at whitsett. by Diana
2022-10-15 Rockwood to Big Savage Tunnel, 6 rode (pics by Diana Shoff)
2022-10-6 connellsville to ohiopyle Fall Foliage Ride pics by Karen craig
2022-09-18 Redbank Trail to New Bethlehem by Cheryl Haberstock
2022-09-12 AND 13; YOUGH RIVER TRAIL RIDERS (WEST NEWTON TOP 3; WHITSETT TO CONNELLSVILLE BOTTOM 5) PICS BY TONY LUCIOW
2022-07-23 Riders finish trip with ride around Niagara Falls.had pedaled the Erie Canalway trail from Palmyra to Pittsfield. pics by sharon Fedorski
2022-06-24 15 members of the Yough River Trail Riders toured the Carrie Blast Furnace in Rankin, Pa. WHAT AN AMAZING DAY!! pics by diana shoff
2021-10-10 WYTC Bike riders, pics by Jerry O'Brien and Sharon Fedorski and 10-21 Whitsett to Connellsville
2021-09-12 riding, dining,socializing with wonderful people in Cedarville, Ohio at the Hearthstone Inn and Suites with Karen Urso, Karin Craig.
2021-09-07 Bill's Riders from McKeesport to Washington's Landing, beautiful weather and people
