DORC is a Pittsburgh based disorganization of mountain bikers founded by the world renowned ultra-endurance MTB rider Carol Clemens. She decided that she would like to do a MTB ride every Wednesday evening and invited a few friends to come along and D.O.R.C. was born. DORC stands for Disgruntled Off-Road Cyclists. I don’t know what we are supposed to be disgruntled about – but we are – very. We usually go on mountain Bike rides every Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon. Feel free to Join us anytime – just show up at the meeting spot.

Contacting Us
If you are looking for general information about DORC, information on joining or setting up a ride or event, or would like to talk to us about sponsorship by or for DORC please contact Chris Beech. You can contact him via e-mail, by phone at (412) 390-3590 or find him at Thick Bikes at 62 South 15th St on the Southside.

For any questions, suggestions, issues regarding the site please contact Colin Burch via e-mail.

Our Logo
DORC logo by Jeff Guerrero of Urban Velo magazine

Frick Maintenance
Frick Park is receiving some much needed regular maintenance from a new task force set up by Seth Gernot. You DORCs know that Frick is our most ridden park and you need to get out there and lend a hand. Meet at the parking lot off of English Lane at 10:00 AM on every second Saturday of each month. See the PORC Forums for more info.

Horse Encounters
What do you do when you are riding on a trail and you see a horse coming your way? You may know a few of the correct moves but I bet you don’t know them all. Find out more here and here. It is important to know what to do when dealing with these fellow trail users.

Stickers/T-Shirts
Represent! Show the world that you are a DORC! We now have fairly large (3.75″ by 4.25″) vinyl stickers with the official DORC logo on them as well as an assortment of t-shirt designs. Pick up a few at any of our rides or at Thick Bikes. The stickers are FREE and the shirts are CHEAP!! (We might not have any when you ask but just keep bugging us!)

Frick Park Skills Trail
Carol and Chris have marked a proposed trail route starting at the upper plateau near the bleachers. Feel free to walk the route and make comments through an e-mail to Chris. If you would like to add your name to the list of people we can call on to help when the time comes to do some real work please send Chris an e-mail describing what you would like to do and he’ll compile the list.

DORC Motto
How about “The other, other white meat”?

Join IMBA
The DORC club is a member of IMBA and you should be too. IMBA does great things for mountain biking and needs your support. Check out their website imba.com for more info.

PTAG
If you are ride a mountain bike anywhere near Pittsbugh you owe something to this group. PTAG is basically our local version of IMBA and has helped to maintain, improve, and build many of the trails in our area.