99 Website Gov. Tom Ridge recently unveiled a new Internet website that will take the annual Keystone Ride not only to the hills and valleys of every region of Pennsylvania, but to the fingertips of every Pennsylvanian with access to a personal computer. Participants can register for the ride via the website, or cyber-viewers can virtually experience Keystone Ride '99 by tuning into our website during the ride. This year's fifth annual Keystone Ride will be Sept. 13 and Sept. 14, beginning in Williamsport, Lycoming County, and ending 124 miles later at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, Blair County.
Viewers can explore the website to find out more about the event and how to participate.
Riders can register online through the Registration section of the site. The website also contains information about the route, area attractions and bicycling in Pennsylvania. Gov. Ridge started the Keystone Ride in 1995, his first year in office, to promote Pennsylvania tourism and safe bicycling. The ride has been in a different region each year. Tourism is Pennsylvania's second-leading industry.