Our annual fundraiser ride which allows us to provide bikes and cycling instruction to at-risk youth was renamed in 2016 in remembrance of our member Michael McDermott who played an integral role in the Major Force Youth Cycling Program.
Sun, July 21, 2024, 7:30am – 2:00pm
MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER NOW
RIDE DESCRIPTION
Ride Date: July 21, 2024
$40 EARLY buyers – through 4/08/2024. Price bump $50 – $60 after 4/08/24.
The 2024 PMTCC McDermott 3-State Tour (M3ST) is in its 14th year. Our ride starts in Southwest Pennsylvania, heads west, entering into the states of West Virginia and Ohio. This is a scenic road ride with a few long hill climbs, rolling hills and some flat roads.
Two routes are available to cyclists, 62 mile (metric century) and a 100 mile (century).
Rest stops and snacks will be provided along with SAG support.
All riders must make it to Sweetwater Bicycle ( final rest stop) by 2:30pm. Rest will close at that time. Riders will then be encouraged to complete without support or take the SAG vehicle back to the start.
START LOCATION
Robert Morris University Island Sports Center
7600 Grand Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15225
ROUTES:
Metric: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41772791
Century: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37389093
WARM-UP RIDE
Those wishing to spend the weekend with us can take part in a warm up ride.
Our warm up ride is July 20th at 9am. Take a tour of the City while getting ready for the main event.
The ride begins here (link to map): Second Avenue Parking Plaza, Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282.
LODGING:
Hotel Fairfield on Neville Island ; 5850 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15225
IMAGES
See Images from the previous M3ST Rides, click here
SPONSOR
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, e.g., support rest stops or lunch, for the ride, please email majortaylorpittsburgh@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEER
Can’t ride, but would you like to volunteer and help out with the ride? Please send an email to majortaylorpittsburgh@gmail.com
DONATE
Can’t ride, but want to help to buy a bike or donate to the Major Force Cycling youth cycling program? Donations accepted at https://pmtcc.org/donate/.