Monica VanDieren served as a board member of the Western Pennsylvania Wheelmen for several years before becoming the president in January 2017.  She hopes to continue the WPW tradition of working with other area cycling organizations to provide a spectrum … Continue reading →

Larry Gioia is management consultant at PwC, and when not traveling on business, it’s a safe bet that you can find him doing something active outside with his wife and his dog. Larry is passionate about building and connecting communities … Continue reading →

Jason Miller is the Assistant Director for Campus Recreation at the University of Pittsburgh and the Founder and CEO of Active Cities.  An alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh, Jason received Bachelor’s Degrees in History and Sociology and a Master … Continue reading →

Sven Lynch, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist and the Founder of Pittsburgh Concierge Therapy.  Dr. Lynch is one of only about 100 Board-Certified Neurologic Physical Therapists in the state of Pennsylvania. He is certified as a Neurologic Certified Specialist … Continue reading →

Rick Lithgow, in his own words:  Computer Network Engineer for Pittsburgh Consulting. Avid mountain biker. Hasher. Beer connoisseur.  He is also a Board Member of Pittsburgh Off-Road Cyclists (PORC). Show Notes:
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Don Drolet has been practicing and studying Qigong and Tai Chi for over 10 years.  Don has been a student of Eastern philosophy, with a personal meditation practice of more than 20 years.  He has taught in and around the … Continue reading →

Walt Drennan was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2000 at the age of 12.  After cycling across the United States twice (first with Bike & Build, then with The 4K for Cancer), Walt was inspired to put together his … Continue reading →

Steve Mentzer is the Vice President and Events Director of the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy.  He serves as the Organizer for the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge (a 35-mile endurance hike) and for the Baker Trail UltraChallenge (50-mile ultramarathon).  Steve is … Continue reading →

The Pittsburgh Gaelic Athletic Association (PGAA) was founded in 2010 and has since promoted the Irish sport and culture in Pittsburgh.  Of course, this was not the start of Gaelic sport in Pittsburgh.  Gaelic football has been played in Pittsburgh … Continue reading →

Jon Clouner and Garry Clouner, founders of GoWildPA, are two brothers trying to motivate others to go outside and celebrate what Pennsylvania has to offer.  They get annoyed when they hear people say Pittsburgh or Western PA is a boring … Continue reading →