Riding High
With Team Citius
It’s the premier program for junior cyclists in our region
and includes members from all around Pittsburgh.
But the rides happen right here in our community.
By Melissa Rayworth
Cycling is a sport that can stay with you
for a lifetime. And here in Hampton, kids
between the ages of 10 and 18 have a unique
opportunity to learn about competitive
cycling and join a growing team that’s based
right here.
“Fred Gohh and I started a juniors cycling
team in the area four years ago and it’s been
gaining in popularity gradually over time,”
says Mark Bedel, vice president of Team
Citius Junior Cycling Team.
“It offers a full range of cycling alternatives
for the young cyclist to enter the sport and
grow within it.”
Bedel says that participants can build their
skills “all the way into racing, if their interest
drives them in that direction.”
T H E D E TA I L S
Team Citius is the premier program for
junior cyclists in our region and includes
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members from all around Pittsburgh (and
even a few living as far away as Martins
Ferry, Ohio!). But the rides happen right
here in our community. New riders often
begin joining group rides in North Park,
where groups gather at J.C. Stone Field
or at Pie Traynor Field. From there, the
groups set out on one of several local
routes that can accommodate
different levels of beginners.
Group rides explore parts of
Butler, Sewickley and other areas
in the North Hills. These rides
mainly take place on weekends
during the warmer months.
Thinking of joining in or
signing up your kids? Be prepared
to get up early if you’re a serious
cyclist. Group rides for the more
experienced riders tend to head
out at either 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. on
Photos by Fred Gohh.