Dirty Dozen Bicycle Ride

Pittsburgh has some gnarly hills, including some of the steepest roads in the world. Why not tackle them head on with a bike? Pittsburgh’s annual Dirty Dozen Bicycle Ride gives you the opportunity to do just that. Started by legendary Pittsburgh cyclist Danny Chew, the ride takes cyclists on a tour of Pittsburgh and 13 of its steepest hills. Some doozies include Rialto Street in Troy Hill and Canton Avenue in Beechview, arguably the steepest paved road in the world. The ride starts and finishes at the Rhododendron Shelter, near the Bud Harris Cycling Track in Highland Park. There are several rides to compete in, including hyper-competitive races to leisurely rides with friends. Riders must register beforehand to participate.