Introductions - Hello from State College

Hi, my name is Chase, and I'm currently living in State College Pennsylvania. I am 16 years old and I love the outdoors. I bike almost everyday, anywhere from 15 to 30 miles a day. The mountains in these parts of the town are great for training. I currently have a trek series bike, but am saving my money to buy myself a nice Cannondale road bike. I also have a trainer for the winter months, which i LOVE! It's a cycleops wind trainer. I hope to be biking for the rest of my life!

Welcome to the forums Chase! Are you currently riding road or mountain?

I do both, depends what I'm looking for during the day. Depends on my mood, haha. But mostly road instead of mountain.

Welcome to the forums Chase!

I do both, depends what I'm looking for during the day. Depends on my mood, haha. But mostly road instead of mountain.

I don't know if it's still in print, but you might want to check out a book called "Bike Rides from Beaver Stadium" by Scott Adams. He was on the Penn State cycling team in the late 80's / early 90's. He used to draw up routes for the training rides, and then eventually he compiled them all in to a book. Some of the data will have changed, such as the names of certain restaurants for water stops, but it has a wealth of information on beautiful routes in Happy Valley.

Wow! (http://www.amazon.com/Bike-Rides-Beaver-Stadium-Pennsylvanias/dp/1882997018) :eek: I'm still holding on to my copy though!

Howdy and welcome to the forums!

I don't know if it's still in print, but you might want to check out a book called "Bike Rides from Beaver Stadium" by Scott Adams. He was on the Penn State cycling team in the late 80's / early 90's. He used to draw up routes for the training rides, and then eventually he compiled them all in to a book. Some of the data will have changed, such as the names of certain restaurants for water stops, but it has a wealth of information on beautiful routes in Happy Valley.


Wow! (http://www.amazon.com/Bike-Rides-Beaver-Stadium-Pennsylvanias/dp/1882997018) :eek: I'm still holding on to my copy though!

WOW! That sounds like it would help anyone. I might have to check that one out. I wonder if its at one of the local libraries?
Thanks for your help!!!!


Hmmm, I just searched it, and on amazon, its like asking for over $100. That's crazy

Kind of late.......... but The rides from beaver stadium is at schlow, I've checked it out a few times. His mountain biking book is great too. Are you still at State High?