Thanks to our great community, we have a home to call our own. Our facility, located on property provided by the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union 354 near Youngwood, gives our cycling program a secure future with plenty of space for growth.
The facility was built entirely with donated materials and labor making our facility a reality, rather than just a dream.
- Provides secure storage for up to 100 bicycles as well as all of the other required equipment and supplies, such as helmets, tools and first-aid kits.
- Gives us the opportunity to train even when it rains, using our trainers to convert our bicycles to stationery bikes.
- Located adjacent to the Five Star Trail, it gives us safe access away from vehicle traffic.
- Gives our program an permanent, physical identity to attract much need volunteers.
- November 2002 - the idea for our own facility was conceived. After securing a lease on a 200 square foot storage unit in Greensburg, the directors realized that in order to grow the program to accommodate more athletes, a large permanent building was needed.
- October 2004 - on a cold and rainy day, ground was broken by the athletes of the Cycling Team. We finally knew that after nearly two years, our dream was going to be a reality.
- May 2005 - the footers are completed and the concrete block walls started. Construction continues over the summer when volunteers were available and materials are obtained.
- October 2005 - knowing that the building completion is in sight, the bicycles are moved from the storage unit to the home of one of the Cycling Directors for temporary storage.
- November 2005 - the building is fully-enclosed in time for winter.
- May 2006 - interior painting is completed, shelving installed and the bicycles and other equipment are moved in.
- June 2006 - the cycling season begins and we are home in our new facility.
- September 2006 - exterior painting is started and expected to be finished prior to winter.
- Left to be done - landscaping, paving the entrance to the trail, installing bike hangers to increase storage space and concrete installation for a port-a-john.
We are extremely proud of our accomplishment and know that we could not have done it without those who donated materials, labor and funds. We wanted to make this a community project and the response was overwhelming. This was a project by our community to help us serve our community.
From Route 30 - Exit Route 30 at the Connellsville-Route 119 Exit and proceed south. Turn left at the traffic light at Buncher Industrial Park, Avenue A. Proceed straight thru the industrial park to the stop sign at Depot Street and turn left. Continue on past WCCC, then turn right into the Plumber & Pipefitters Union #354 parking lot.
From the Pennsylvania Turnpike at New Stanton
- Proceed north on Route 119. Turn right onto Hillis Street
and continue on until you reach the stop sign at the back entrance to WCCC.
Turn right at the stop sign and follow the road to the Plumber & Pipefitters Union #354
parking lot entrance on the left.
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