Any locals for Ultra training rides (Pittsburgh, PA area)

[kozorac]

For 2015, I'm focused on two bike packing ultras held in Virginia/West Virgina area. The AML-X (new for 2015) starts May 1st and travels about 450 miles with 50,000 feet of climbing over mixed terrain, and the AML 400 starts October 2nd and travels about 400 miles with 30,000 (?) feet of climbing over mixed terrain.

I'm hoping to meet local like-minded riders to train for above events. If there is interest, i would schedule a reoccurring weekend training ride north of Pittsburgh, likely starting on January 17th. Rides would start at about 3 hours and increase, by about 10% each week, over the numerous weeks to 8+ hours. Rides would be all-weather over mixed terrain with focus on climbing.

Post-up if you have questions or interest.

Cheers!
Chuck