One of our regulars, Chloe came up with the idea of organizing a bike ride which she is calling “Team Half Caf”. Learn more »

Team Decaf will kick off the 2008 Tazza D’Oro cycling season beginning Learn more »

Back in October, Bike PGH unleashed the newly designed Pittsburgh Bike Map. The map is incredibly reader friendly and highlights safe commuting routes, hills, high traffic roads and bike trail locations. The Bike Maps are FREE and you can get one at Tazza D’Oro.

Congrats to Bike PGH for once again stepping up and making Pittsburgh a bike friendly city and encouraging our communities to consider alternate modes of transportation. Check out all the info on the Bike Maps - click here.

is underway!!!

Today we watched the 1st stage of the Tour and we will continue until the riders reach Paris - Champs Elsyees on Sunday, July 29th.

Today, we sampled some complemetary French wines and feasted on fresh fruit, French Brie with plum tomotoes, fresh basil and grilled bread. Plus, we browsed the art on the walls. All artists are cyclists and the art event is hosted by UrbanVelo.

All airing times can be viewed at Versus and you can watch the Tour Live at Tazza D’Oro according to the listed schedule. We will also post daily updates along with weekly events. Stay tuned for addtional information..

I just looked at an email that was sent from one of our Team Caffeine riders reminding me about a really fun site called Bikely. Bikely is web site that allows cyclists to post bike routes from literally anywhere. I have found the site really fun and useful, plus it’s easy to become a member. Looks like John posted a ride from Tazza D’Oro to Fox Chapel and back. So, if you also have a good bike route you’d like to share - please post it. Also note, if the route/map does not have a cue sheet and you are viewing a map of the general area, as you start the tour you can click on any “balloon” on the map to get specific street/road names or comments about the route.

Don’t forget Tazza D’Oro also has maps and cue sheets located on Team Caffeine info page.

Team Caffeine and Team Decaf rides will begin on Tuesday April 3rd and Thursday April 5th. All rides begin and end at Tazza D’Oro. We leave at 6:15 p so please arrive a few minutes early to get your cue sheet and ride details. Please review additional ride information and rules by clicking on the link above. The group also organizes weekend rides but you will need to sign up for emails on the Team Caffeine and Decaf page (click on link above).

Ride Information:

Leader(s)
Various but main contact is John Strait
Cell # 412.656.3511
email: jstrait@acm.org

Team Decaf:
Every Tuesday at 6:15 pm (SHARP)
10-20 miles in length
Various routes around the city and at a comfortable pace. These rides are fairly flat with a few hills.
Rain Cancels.

Team Caffeine
Every Thursday at 6:15 pm (SHARP)
20 - 30 miles in length
Various routes are hilly and intense.
We regroup at the top of hills but the strongest riders may not wait long
Rain Cancels

Hey urban cyclists - two good friends of Tazza D’Oro have launched a new “zine” called Urban Cyclist. Jeff Guerrero and Brad Quartuccio are the cycling entrepreneurs who founded this really rad zine dedicated to hooking together urban cyclists in every city near and far. Check it out and join in. You can find Tazza D’Oro on thier site and our myspace name is rad espresso. Congrats, Jeff and Brad - YIPPEE!

What a perfect morning for some incredible espresso and a bike ride. Tazza D’Oro’s loyal bike crowd was out in mass today - working out the kinks and getting use to the saddle again. John tells me that beginning in April we will begin our Team Caffeine and Team Decaf rides so stay tuned. Get your bike ready Petunia!

Bike maps for Team Caffeine and Team Decaf can now be found under the Tazza D’Oro page listing Hours, Directions and Bike Maps. So, grap an espresso and hit the road!!!

Some days it seems we are headed in the right direction. And when I found this site called the Better World Club I hugged my bike. Check it out. I’m thinking - road side assistance that also brings you an espresso!