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FYI :Following last Wednesday's Trail Mix, 22 cyclists rode from the Saltbox to Woods & River Coffee Shop in Oil City. W...
08/31/2026

FYI :
Following last Wednesday's Trail Mix, 22 cyclists rode from the Saltbox to Woods & River Coffee Shop in Oil City. We were excited to see Cranberry Township repairing the hole we call "Julie's Crater" on the Samuel Justus Trail. They had to put a new drain pipe across the trail. We really appreciate that they allowed us to pass by as they were working. Thank you, Cranberry Township, for keeping the trail in such good shape!

On Wednesday, September 2, Trail Mix: Coffee and Conversation will continue from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Immediately afterwards at 10:00, cyclists are invited to ride to the Belmar Bridge where Aaron and Adam will help us get our bikes up and down the steps so that we can enjoy the Sandy Creek Trail. This is a ride-at-your-own-risk event utilizing public bike trails. There is no cost to join these cyclists on their ride.

Once we return to the Saltbox, the group will ride to Bodien's Hot Dogs in Franklin for lunch.

FYI:Sixteen cyclists met at the Saltbox after last Wednesday's Trail Mix and cycled to Brandon and back. Then Don safely...
08/24/2026

FYI:
Sixteen cyclists met at the Saltbox after last Wednesday's Trail Mix and cycled to Brandon and back. Then Don safely led the group through the crazy road work in Franklin to Haggerty's Ice Cream.

Join us for Trail Mix: Coffee and Conversation at the Saltbox on Wednesday, August 26, from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. At 10:00, there will be a casual group ride to Woods and River Coffee Shop's Northside location in Oil City and back. This is a ride-at-your-own-risk ride using the official Erie to Pittsburgh bike trail system.

FYI:Due to the high risk of severe thunderstorms Sat Aug 22nd, the night ride has been canceled.
08/21/2026

FYI:
Due to the high risk of severe thunderstorms Sat Aug 22nd, the night ride has been canceled.

FyI:During our Wednesday Trail Mix, we were joined by a large group of senior cyclists from Ohio who were riding the All...
08/16/2026

FyI:

During our Wednesday Trail Mix, we were joined by a large group of senior cyclists from Ohio who were riding the Allegheny River Trail for their first time. They planned to cycle to Emlenton and back. It’s exciting to see people from out of state enjoying our wonderful trails!

Twenty-four cyclists joined our group ride, with 19 traveling to McClintock Well. The group enjoyed lunch at Casey’s before returning to the Saltbox.

Weather permitting, on Wednesday, August 19, stop by for Trail Mix: Coffee and Conversation from 8:00-10:00 a.m. The group ride will start at 10:00. We will cycle south to Brandon and back to the Saltbox then head into Franklin to enjoy lunch at Haggerty’s Ice Cream & More. This is a casual ride. All cyclists are welcome to join the fun.

FYI:Weather permitting, Isaac Grove will lead a night ride beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22. The group will...
08/14/2026

FYI:
Weather permitting, Isaac Grove will lead a night ride beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22. The group will cycle from the Saltbox to Indian God Rock and back. Everyone is welcome to join!

08/13/2026

Saturday is forecast to be sunny and seasonably warm. I’ll be at the Salt Box House at the Franklin Trailhead from noon to 2 PM. Come on in and check the place out. If you have a question we’ll see if my 35 years of traversing the river valley can answer it. The PA State Stone Skipping Championships will be taking place across the river at Riverfront Park, too. Bring your bike, pack a picnic and come watch the “kerplunkers” as they compete for a trophy, bragging rights and a pound of fudge. See ya Saturday !!!

Take time to stop and smell the thistle (even though it really doesn’t smell like anything).
08/09/2026

Take time to stop and smell the thistle (even though it really doesn’t smell like anything).

FYI:Mike and Denny led a group of 15 cyclists on an entertaining 25-mile trail ride on Wednesday. Next Wednesday, August...
08/08/2026

FYI:

Mike and Denny led a group of 15 cyclists on an entertaining 25-mile trail ride on Wednesday. Next Wednesday, August 12, Trail Mix: Coffee and Conversation is back at the Saltbox from 8:00-10:00. Immediately afterwards, the group will cycle to the McClintock Well and stop at Casey’s for a bite to eat on the way back. This is a 20-mile casual ride. Feel free to join us!

08/02/2026

What better place to wait out a brief shower than the south end of Rockland Tunnel?

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