MEET VAL - Founder, Owner & Honorary Yinzer
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Hello! I am Val (short for Valentina), the founder, owner and tour guide of Bike the Burgh Tours. Originally from the Italian Alps, I lived in Germany for over 10 years. I studied in Munich (Germany) and Rome (Italy) to get my Master's degree in art and architectural history. After that I also spent some time in NYC where I met my future husband, a real Pittsburgher. After years of a long-distance relationship, we finally decided to declare Pittsburgh as our new home. I was so surprised of the rich history and culture the city has to offer that I decided to study and share it with people in a different and sustainable way: on bikes! Since urban biking has always been a substantial part of my daily life, I became a passionate advocate of cycling and also recycling. :-)
The mission of Bike the Burgh Tours is both to reveal the beauty of Pittsburgh, educate visitors as well as residents about its history, and to promote biking as a healthy, green and sustainable method of recreation and transportation. Shameless plug: Please also check out our rich portfolio of offered walking tours via Walk the Burgh Tours, BTB's sister company! |
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MEET JODI - Tour Manager, Marketing Manager & Pittsburgh Enthusiast
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Jodi is a boomerang Yinzer who couldn’t wait to get out of the Allegheny Valley growing up, but now sees the Burgh through rose-colored glasses. After several years bouncing from PA to Southeast Asia, Europe, and NYC, Jodi returned to Pittsburgh in 2020 to empty out her backpack, tap into her roots, and fall back in love with her hometown. Her favorite way to reacquaint herself with the Steel City has been by bicycle, where she can traverse the hills and hollows fast enough to contemplate all of Pittsburgh’s 90 unique neighborhoods, and slow enough to wave hello to friends, neighbors, and stray kitties she finds along the way.
The best part of working at Walk and Bike the Burgh for Jodi is that she doesn’t have to choose between exploring everything and leaning into where she came from. In the shop and out on tours, the world comes to her, as guests from all over share their stories and culture with us. In exchange, Jodi has the great honor of sharing the best of the Burgh with curious travelers just like herself from a past life! |
MEET SARAH - Tour Guide & Rental Wrangler
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A native of sunny southern California, Sarah moved to Pittsburgh in 2015 for a year of volunteer service. She's been here ever since! Pittsburgh is where she fell in love with city cycling and all things bike. She works with our GAP and C&O rental customers, setting them up for success on their adventures. Twice a week you'll find her smiling face in our shop. In 2024 she became a League Certified Instructor with the League of American Cyclists, and she's excited to empower adult and especially youth riders with the techniques and confidence that will get them riding!
When she's not at BTB, Sarah is probably singing with a choir or two, volunteering with Pittsburgh Prison Book Project, going to a clothing swap, or updating her playlist for the next group bike ride. She is the proud creator of Scrabble Cat, an "word game-by-bike" alley cat ride that's been bringing together "Burgh word nerds" annually since 2019. Sarah holds a degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Jewish Studies from Loyola Marymount University and has developed fluency in Spanish across multiple places and cultures. She joined BTB in 2023. |
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"We had a great experience with Bike the Burgh Tours [rental]. Sarah was unfailingly friendly and conscientious and provided lots of useful information." - Don B.
"Excelente experiencia, hermosa ciudad, la bicicleta en excelente estado y el casco limpio. Nuestra guía Sarah fue simplemente lo mejor. Simpática y amable." - Manny R.
"Excelente experiencia, hermosa ciudad, la bicicleta en excelente estado y el casco limpio. Nuestra guía Sarah fue simplemente lo mejor. Simpática y amable." - Manny R.
MEET DAVE - Tour Guide, Dave of all Trades & Bike Señor
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Dave moved to Pittsburgh in 1995 from Williamsburg, Virginia after growing up in another steel town: Gary, Indiana. He's been biking around Pennsylvania's Steel City ever since. He loves cycling and climbing hills early in the morning on his vintage Motobecane. He also enjoys working at Bike PGH - in fact, he's a Bicycle Educator in the League of American Cyclists. But the exercise doesn't wear him out - as a former track and field coach at Pitt, former competitive masters runner, and former bike racing dabbler, he's got the endurance and speed to tackle any road the Burgh has to offer! Curious by nature, he loves to learn and is a big reader. If you ever wanted to know about beavers in our rivers and local wild turkey populations, for example, Dave's the guy to talk to! He holds a Masters in Science teaching, and his varied science background carries a particular focus on birds.
We love having Dave on the team - he's a fun person to be around, very relatable and knowledgeable. He will be showing you around a lot this summer, so ask him every question you have: he's got this town down! Dave joined the BTB family in 2016 as a first employee. |
"What a wonderful introduction to Pittsburgh! Our first time here could not have had a better start with Dave as our guide. His passion for the city and the widespread knowledge he shares were inspiring and informative and made the ride all the more enjoyable." - Amir A.
MEET HARRY - Tour Guide & All Around Joyfully Retired Dude
Harry is a lifelong resident of the Pittsburgh area. Growing up in the steel mill town of McKeesport, about 15 miles southwest of Pittsburgh. He attended college at Penn State University, and then taught for 15 years at the high school level and then went into school administration. His teaching experience serves him well, when showing our curious customers around by bike. Since he retired in July 2017 (after 38 years!), tourism has become a pastime and a joy in his retirement. Harry has led walking tours in Pittsburgh for two years and now enjoys giving tours on two wheels. You'll get to point out more while catching a soft breeze!
Many biking and camping excursions, including riding from Pittsburgh to DC and many experiences on the C&O Canal, the Allegheny National Forest Area, Yellowstone National Park, Acadia National Park and trails in West Virginia, have only deepened his love for biking. Harry was awarded a Doctorate in Education Leadership from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. He lives with Dianne, his wife of 30+ years, with whom he has two adult daughters, in nearby Forest Hills. When he is not showing off the Burgh by bike, you'll find him at the pool, simply enjoying life! Harry has been smiling for our customers since 2019.
Many biking and camping excursions, including riding from Pittsburgh to DC and many experiences on the C&O Canal, the Allegheny National Forest Area, Yellowstone National Park, Acadia National Park and trails in West Virginia, have only deepened his love for biking. Harry was awarded a Doctorate in Education Leadership from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. He lives with Dianne, his wife of 30+ years, with whom he has two adult daughters, in nearby Forest Hills. When he is not showing off the Burgh by bike, you'll find him at the pool, simply enjoying life! Harry has been smiling for our customers since 2019.
"We had an amazing time on our Fourth of July bike tour. Our guide Harry was extremely warm and knowledgeable and treated my nine-year-old daughter like his own child. If you’re lucky enough to have him you’re in for a treat. This is maybe the BEST way to see the city!" - Keith P.
MEET KANE - Tour Guide & Occulted Labor History Specialist
Born in Gettysburgh, raised in the Philly suburbs, and a current resident of Pittsburgh, Kane has tasted many of the flavors Pennsylvania has to offer with Pittsburgh as his favorite. After moving in 2011, Kane has developed a fervent connection with this city. He enjoys listening to local music, lurking through the tents of a farmers market, dropping in on friends, and exploring city streets.
Kane received a bachelor's in history from the University of Pittsburgh with a specific interest in the transformation of city infrastructure. Nothing is more fun than to root through stories from the past and share with whoever will listen. He enjoys riding through "tahn" as we say here in Pittsburgh, scouting out new historic sites. Before becoming a bike tour guide for Bike the Burgh Tours in 2021, he worked for Bike and Roll D.C. in Washington, DC. Kane has been with us since 2021.
Kane received a bachelor's in history from the University of Pittsburgh with a specific interest in the transformation of city infrastructure. Nothing is more fun than to root through stories from the past and share with whoever will listen. He enjoys riding through "tahn" as we say here in Pittsburgh, scouting out new historic sites. Before becoming a bike tour guide for Bike the Burgh Tours in 2021, he worked for Bike and Roll D.C. in Washington, DC. Kane has been with us since 2021.
"Had the most amazing experience! Kane was super knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. He answered all of our questions and was able to give us a tour of the city that we wouldn’t have seen touring on our own. It was our first time visiting Pittsburgh but we will definitely be back thanks to Kane!" - Abigail R.
MEET MARK - Tour Guide & Travel Bug
Mark is the classic “Pittsburgh Boomerang” story. Born and raised in York, Pennsylvania, Mark went to school at the University of Pittsburgh and left the city a couple of years after graduation to pursue his career. He and his wife mostly raised their family in Seattle, but in 2015 he found himself with an opportunity to return to a city he loved and be closer to extended family on the East coast. He loves to travel together with his wife and developed a routine of signing up for a bike tour when they arrived somewhere new, finding it a great way to get to know the city. Their favorites have included Savannah, GA and Lisbon, Portugal.
Spurred by their affinity for bike tours, love of Pittsburgh, and recent retirement, Mark joined the Bike The Burgh team in 2024. When not giving tours, you’ll find Mark chasing that little white ball around the golf course, traveling to visit daughters (and grandchildren!) in Nashville and Austin, or enjoying one of Pittsburgh’s great restaurants.
Spurred by their affinity for bike tours, love of Pittsburgh, and recent retirement, Mark joined the Bike The Burgh team in 2024. When not giving tours, you’ll find Mark chasing that little white ball around the golf course, traveling to visit daughters (and grandchildren!) in Nashville and Austin, or enjoying one of Pittsburgh’s great restaurants.
"A really good tour of the downtown area. Or tour guide Mark was informative, patient and a great leader." - Dan S.
MEET DOUG - Tour Guide & Cowboy Camper
Doug spent over 40 years in the classroom and lab teaching chemistry, biology, physics, anatomy and physiology. Besides that, he was a track and cross-country coach for all those years. With all that experience in the sciences you may find it hard to believe that Doug’s favorite subject is history and you will surely get a lesson in Pittsburgh history on his tour.
But it gets even better: Doug’s experience is not just limited to academia and the athletic field. He has also owned restaurants, a construction company, and is an accomplished carpenter, electrician, and plumber. Doug has done a solo double crossing of the US, pedaled all of western Europe, and completed the GAP and C&O trail from Pittsburgh to Washington DC. So clearly he loves cycling! He joined our cycling team in 2024.
But it gets even better: Doug’s experience is not just limited to academia and the athletic field. He has also owned restaurants, a construction company, and is an accomplished carpenter, electrician, and plumber. Doug has done a solo double crossing of the US, pedaled all of western Europe, and completed the GAP and C&O trail from Pittsburgh to Washington DC. So clearly he loves cycling! He joined our cycling team in 2024.
"Doug was a fantastic tour guide. Full of entertaining and interesting historical stories. I highly recommend this tour." - Pendra L.
MEET CARL - Fleet Manager & Mechanic Magician
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Carl keeps our bike fleets in tip-top shape and always has helpful insights for our customers. He is a lifelong Pittsburgh resident, and started his mechanic career as a kid in the North Allegheny suburbs with a how-to book and a broken bike. His favorite thing about working on bikes is getting more people riding. Not only does he do that here at Bike the Burgh, but he also shares his skills as a volunteer at Kraynick’s Bike Shop, a beloved Pittsburgh institution for almost 80 years where visitors can get free advice and hands-on experience fixing their own bikes. When he is not keeping things spinning at Kraynick’s or BTB, Carl enjoys all things gaming and computer geek, and riding his own bikes! His personal bike roster currently includes a touring bike, mountain bike, single-speed fixed gear, and two-wheel recumbent. Rumor has it that an eBike might join the team soon - watch out, Pittsburgh hills! Carl joined our team of spinning wheels in 2024.
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REVIEWS
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Hoooray! We are the #4 of 36 Outdoor Activities in Pittsburgh on TripAdvisor!
Many thanks to everyone who took the time to share the experiences. You are all part of helping to grow our ideas! See what folks have to say: "Val did an amazing job of showing us the city and answering all of our questions. I can't say enough good things about my experience with Bike the Burgh Tours, and I can't wait to go back to Pittsburgh to ride with them again." "Wonderful way to explore the city and learn a lot about its history and culture. Dave was an excellent tour guide, with great knowledge of the city's secrets and showing us around. We visited places that we would definitely wouldn't go, with another type of tour. Thank you!!!" "This was a really well done tour. Val, the leader and proprietor of the business, was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. Even though I have lived in Pgh. for 30 + years, I still learned a few new things." Did you take a tour with us recently? Leave us a review on Google, Yelp, TripAdvisor, or Facebook! |
PRESS ARTICLES
Check out what other people wrote about Bike the Burgh Tours:
Skyscanner, "Why Pittsburgh should be at the top of your travel bucket list", April 2025: "[...} explore on your own, or join a Bike the Burgh tour, where a trusted guide will point out icons of the Pittsburgh skyline."
Metro, "Flying 3,000 miles to the home of Heinz was my ketchup-loving dream come true", September 2024: "As someone who is a nervous cyclist in London, I was apprehensive, but Pittsburgh has plenty of bike trails and friendly rental places."
Northern Virginia Magazine, "Explore Pittsburgh's Art, Dining, and Breweries with a Weekend Trip", September 2024: "Book a Bike the Burgh Tour for guided small-group cycling that delves into the city’s history and architecture."
Irish Independent, "Pittsburgh: Dynamic districts, dive bars, and fries with everything on a Pennsylvania city break", August 2024
Pittsburgh Magazine, "Touring the "Burgh: 6 Tours to take around Pittsburgh", August 2024: "Warning: There’s a chance the Bikes & Brews Tour may go over its allotted time. That’s not because of poor organization or other glitches. It’s because participants on this 9-mile tour, which includes four beer stops on the North Side, Millvale and Lawrenceville, become fast friends and are simply having too much fun."
Pittsburgh Magazine, "Bikes & Brews Tour", July 2024: "All in all, the tour was a great way to spend a beautiful Saturday afternoon, learn some Pittsburgh history ad experience picturesque bike trails and the area's vibrant brewery scene."
Pittsburgh Magazine, "Seeing Pittsburgh in a Different Way - For the First Time", July 2024: "Our staff fanned out to take several local tours, also by boat and bike, to see what out-of-towners see when they come to the Steel City. We found that these tours are as interesting to those who have lived here for years as they are to visitors. The guides are knowledgeable and engaging, and we all learned something new."
North Hills Monthly Magazine, "Niche Tours in the "Burgh", June 2024: "Because we’re a small company, we’re able to be flexible and creative in catering to the needs of our guests. We’ll work with you to make sure you have the absolute best tour based on what you’re looking for."
The Week, "Pittsburgh's Unexpected Charms", February 2023: "In warmer months, visitors who pedal around with a Bike the Burgh tour enjoy “soaking in Pittsburgh’s green hillsides along its many riverfront trails.”
The Incline, "Locals to know: Meet Valentina Scholar, the woman challenging to walk (or bike!) the 'Burgh, February 2022: "Years ago, on Sundays, we used to go on random drives around random neighborhoods (and as we know, there are plenty in Pittsburgh!) just to check out the local architecture."
Travelmag, "12 Fun Things to do in and around Pittsburgh", March 2021: "There’s no better way of getting to know a city than by simply exploring it – and even better if you can be accompanied by a local expert as you go."
ABTA Magazine, "City Guide: Pittsburgh", Karl Cushing, March 2020: "Plumping for an architectural tour with Bike the Burgh I’m soon whizzing along bike lanes and crisscrossing rivers with my knowledgeable guide Paul as he narrates some of Pittsburgh’s grandest buildings and 446 bridges."
Financieele Dagblad, *De Stalen Stad", Barbara Noordermeer, December 2019.
Neue Westfälische / Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung, *Geschichte aus Stahl", Tom Sundermann, October 2019.
Bild Online, *Diese Münchner Mädels zeigen Touristen die Welt*, Tom Sundermann, August 2019.
Bild, "Münchner Mädels erklären im Ausland Touris die Welt*, Tom Sundermann, August 2019.
Vegan Food & Living, "A vegan's guide to... Pittsburgh," April 2019: "The ride [is] a unique event full of exciting (re)discoveries of The Burgh."
High50, "Six of the best: Tours in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania", April 2019:*The 'Beauty of the Burgh Tour' [is] perfect for those who are new to the city and would like to see the city’s highlights."
Viaggi Vacanze, "Pittsburgh, una città nel futuro", Carlo Ferrari, March 2019.
Columbus Monthly, "Best Driving Vacations: Adventures in Pittsburgh," Jillian Span Hofbauer, March 12 2019; "Bike the Burgh’s 'Beauty of the Burgh' tour provides a well-rounded look at points of interest[.]"
Trekking.it, "All’inizio dell’America: Philadelphia e dintorni!", Carlo Ferrari, February 2019.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Food, fun and Segways: Pittsburgh tours for every taste", Regan Schell, July 27th 2018; "Perfect for the cycling enthusiast, or anyone, since riders of all skill levels and ages are encouraged to participate."
The Incline, "Who’s Next: Tourism; Meet 16 people who are showing off the Pittsburgh region," MJ Slaby, May 8th 2018; "Passionate about daily walking and urban biking, Scholar told The Incline that the bike tours closed a gap in Pittsburgh tourism and promote healthy, green and sustainable recreation and transportation."
Best Things Pennsylvania, "The 10 Best Guided Tours in Pennsylvania!" Hilary Gunn; "Whether you want to bike to the ballpark and take in a game, or discover the beauty of Pittsburgh’s bridges, Bike the Burgh is a phenomenal experience."
Hero & Leander, "Top 8 Alternative Things To Do In Pittsburgh", April 22nd, 2018; "For first time visitors to Pittsburgh we could not recommend the ‘Bike The Burgh Tours’ highly enough."
Kidsburgh, "7 ways Pittsburgh kids can tour around town like a tourist," Michael Machosky, October 30th, 2017; "Bike the Burgh takes advantage of all those new bike paths and routes with tours that engage rides through most of the major inner-city neighborhoods: Downtown, the Strip District, North Side, South Side, Oakland, Shadyside, Friendship, and East Liberty."
BikePGH, "Women and Biking; Pittsburgh business owners who love bikes", March 8th, 2017; "I started biking pretty much out of necessity when I was living in a big urban context where cars are just an unnecessary expense.”
NEXTPittsburgh, Gina Mazza, February 14th, 2017: "Our motto is, ‘There’s no bad weather, only bad gear."
Pittsburgh Magazine, Alexa Mavrogianis, August 2016: "Scholar is motivated by Pittsburgh's impact on American history, but she also admires the city's recent direction."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Bob Batz, May 25th, 2016: "We speak Swiss-German together!"
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Larry Walsh, September 19th, 2015: "I was most impressed with how much Val knows about the city. I learned so much about architecture and history of Pittsburgh."
Road report by countribike, Jeffrey Tanenhaus, September 11th, 2015: "Here I am super happy,” Val says beaming at me through her glasses. “I am more proud of Pittsburgh than some people who are born here. This is my new home.”
BOLD Magazine, Amanda Cooney, Issue 13, July 2015: "Bike the Burgh Tours help you to stop and take in the beauty of our city and provide you some insight into the reasoning behind how and why things are the way they are."
NEXTPittsburgh, Leah Lizarondo, June 6th, 2015: "The group setting gives everyone a feeling of safety and camaraderie, says Scholar. “There are a lot of people who come inexperienced at biking and are a little bit scared. But at the end of the tour, they have new confidence and sign up for more."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jon Schmitz, May 26th, 2015: “I was surprised how awesome this city is, regarding its history but also its present ongoing transformation."
Skyscanner, "Why Pittsburgh should be at the top of your travel bucket list", April 2025: "[...} explore on your own, or join a Bike the Burgh tour, where a trusted guide will point out icons of the Pittsburgh skyline."
Metro, "Flying 3,000 miles to the home of Heinz was my ketchup-loving dream come true", September 2024: "As someone who is a nervous cyclist in London, I was apprehensive, but Pittsburgh has plenty of bike trails and friendly rental places."
Northern Virginia Magazine, "Explore Pittsburgh's Art, Dining, and Breweries with a Weekend Trip", September 2024: "Book a Bike the Burgh Tour for guided small-group cycling that delves into the city’s history and architecture."
Irish Independent, "Pittsburgh: Dynamic districts, dive bars, and fries with everything on a Pennsylvania city break", August 2024
Pittsburgh Magazine, "Touring the "Burgh: 6 Tours to take around Pittsburgh", August 2024: "Warning: There’s a chance the Bikes & Brews Tour may go over its allotted time. That’s not because of poor organization or other glitches. It’s because participants on this 9-mile tour, which includes four beer stops on the North Side, Millvale and Lawrenceville, become fast friends and are simply having too much fun."
Pittsburgh Magazine, "Bikes & Brews Tour", July 2024: "All in all, the tour was a great way to spend a beautiful Saturday afternoon, learn some Pittsburgh history ad experience picturesque bike trails and the area's vibrant brewery scene."
Pittsburgh Magazine, "Seeing Pittsburgh in a Different Way - For the First Time", July 2024: "Our staff fanned out to take several local tours, also by boat and bike, to see what out-of-towners see when they come to the Steel City. We found that these tours are as interesting to those who have lived here for years as they are to visitors. The guides are knowledgeable and engaging, and we all learned something new."
North Hills Monthly Magazine, "Niche Tours in the "Burgh", June 2024: "Because we’re a small company, we’re able to be flexible and creative in catering to the needs of our guests. We’ll work with you to make sure you have the absolute best tour based on what you’re looking for."
The Week, "Pittsburgh's Unexpected Charms", February 2023: "In warmer months, visitors who pedal around with a Bike the Burgh tour enjoy “soaking in Pittsburgh’s green hillsides along its many riverfront trails.”
The Incline, "Locals to know: Meet Valentina Scholar, the woman challenging to walk (or bike!) the 'Burgh, February 2022: "Years ago, on Sundays, we used to go on random drives around random neighborhoods (and as we know, there are plenty in Pittsburgh!) just to check out the local architecture."
Travelmag, "12 Fun Things to do in and around Pittsburgh", March 2021: "There’s no better way of getting to know a city than by simply exploring it – and even better if you can be accompanied by a local expert as you go."
ABTA Magazine, "City Guide: Pittsburgh", Karl Cushing, March 2020: "Plumping for an architectural tour with Bike the Burgh I’m soon whizzing along bike lanes and crisscrossing rivers with my knowledgeable guide Paul as he narrates some of Pittsburgh’s grandest buildings and 446 bridges."
Financieele Dagblad, *De Stalen Stad", Barbara Noordermeer, December 2019.
Neue Westfälische / Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung, *Geschichte aus Stahl", Tom Sundermann, October 2019.
Bild Online, *Diese Münchner Mädels zeigen Touristen die Welt*, Tom Sundermann, August 2019.
Bild, "Münchner Mädels erklären im Ausland Touris die Welt*, Tom Sundermann, August 2019.
Vegan Food & Living, "A vegan's guide to... Pittsburgh," April 2019: "The ride [is] a unique event full of exciting (re)discoveries of The Burgh."
High50, "Six of the best: Tours in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania", April 2019:*The 'Beauty of the Burgh Tour' [is] perfect for those who are new to the city and would like to see the city’s highlights."
Viaggi Vacanze, "Pittsburgh, una città nel futuro", Carlo Ferrari, March 2019.
Columbus Monthly, "Best Driving Vacations: Adventures in Pittsburgh," Jillian Span Hofbauer, March 12 2019; "Bike the Burgh’s 'Beauty of the Burgh' tour provides a well-rounded look at points of interest[.]"
Trekking.it, "All’inizio dell’America: Philadelphia e dintorni!", Carlo Ferrari, February 2019.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Food, fun and Segways: Pittsburgh tours for every taste", Regan Schell, July 27th 2018; "Perfect for the cycling enthusiast, or anyone, since riders of all skill levels and ages are encouraged to participate."
The Incline, "Who’s Next: Tourism; Meet 16 people who are showing off the Pittsburgh region," MJ Slaby, May 8th 2018; "Passionate about daily walking and urban biking, Scholar told The Incline that the bike tours closed a gap in Pittsburgh tourism and promote healthy, green and sustainable recreation and transportation."
Best Things Pennsylvania, "The 10 Best Guided Tours in Pennsylvania!" Hilary Gunn; "Whether you want to bike to the ballpark and take in a game, or discover the beauty of Pittsburgh’s bridges, Bike the Burgh is a phenomenal experience."
Hero & Leander, "Top 8 Alternative Things To Do In Pittsburgh", April 22nd, 2018; "For first time visitors to Pittsburgh we could not recommend the ‘Bike The Burgh Tours’ highly enough."
Kidsburgh, "7 ways Pittsburgh kids can tour around town like a tourist," Michael Machosky, October 30th, 2017; "Bike the Burgh takes advantage of all those new bike paths and routes with tours that engage rides through most of the major inner-city neighborhoods: Downtown, the Strip District, North Side, South Side, Oakland, Shadyside, Friendship, and East Liberty."
BikePGH, "Women and Biking; Pittsburgh business owners who love bikes", March 8th, 2017; "I started biking pretty much out of necessity when I was living in a big urban context where cars are just an unnecessary expense.”
NEXTPittsburgh, Gina Mazza, February 14th, 2017: "Our motto is, ‘There’s no bad weather, only bad gear."
Pittsburgh Magazine, Alexa Mavrogianis, August 2016: "Scholar is motivated by Pittsburgh's impact on American history, but she also admires the city's recent direction."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Bob Batz, May 25th, 2016: "We speak Swiss-German together!"
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Larry Walsh, September 19th, 2015: "I was most impressed with how much Val knows about the city. I learned so much about architecture and history of Pittsburgh."
Road report by countribike, Jeffrey Tanenhaus, September 11th, 2015: "Here I am super happy,” Val says beaming at me through her glasses. “I am more proud of Pittsburgh than some people who are born here. This is my new home.”
BOLD Magazine, Amanda Cooney, Issue 13, July 2015: "Bike the Burgh Tours help you to stop and take in the beauty of our city and provide you some insight into the reasoning behind how and why things are the way they are."
NEXTPittsburgh, Leah Lizarondo, June 6th, 2015: "The group setting gives everyone a feeling of safety and camaraderie, says Scholar. “There are a lot of people who come inexperienced at biking and are a little bit scared. But at the end of the tour, they have new confidence and sign up for more."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jon Schmitz, May 26th, 2015: “I was surprised how awesome this city is, regarding its history but also its present ongoing transformation."
OUR FRIENDS
Bike PGH
Check out our friends at BikePGH, Pittsburgh's great bike advocacy. They really do an awesome job. Thanks to their hard work Pittsburgh streets became so much safer and more bikeable over the past years.
Any information related to biking can be found on their website. One good example is the fantastic, interactive Bike Map they developed.
Please become their member to support an increasingly bike-friendly Pittsburgh!
Any information related to biking can be found on their website. One good example is the fantastic, interactive Bike Map they developed.
Please become their member to support an increasingly bike-friendly Pittsburgh!