there's a route for everyone
Preview the 2025 routes below to decide which adventure is right for you – and get registered today!
Can’t choose? No sweat. You don’t have to pick your distance until event day.
To have a fun, enjoyable, and successful ride be sure to review the route details below, tune up your bike, and pack a water bottle!
Make sure to register and your Digital Ride Guide will contain: GPS files & cuesheets for each route, full elevation profiles, and all rest stop locations!
*Route lengths may vary by up to 3 miles due to road issues, construction, and more on the day of the event. Pay attention to posted signs and follow any posted detours while riding. Make sure to consider the distance and the elevation when choosing your route. Rest Stops, SAG vehicle support, and the Finish Line Festival will ONLY be available on Sunday, August 24. Make sure to arrive at the correct rolling start time for your route of choice to leave the park.
The 10 Mile North Side River Loop: is a fun, flat route that mostly follows river trails and protected bike lanes, with a few on-road sections. This novice-friendly, all-ages ride starts at Allegheny Commons Park, loops around the historic Manchester neighborhood, rolls along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail to Millvale, and ends back at the park for the Finish Line Festival. If you want to ride with a group, look for the Kidical Mass Slow Roll ride leaders at the start line!
Route Highlights include:
*New* Historic Manchester Loop
Say “Hello” to the condors at the National Aviary
Scenic river trail ride along the Allegheny River
Break for play and rest at Millvale Riverfront Park
The 25 Mile Steel City Media Local Tour: For those looking to explore a little more of the city and see Pittsburgh’s best highlights, we have the route for you! This ride offers plenty of fun on lower-traffic streets, some of which feature bike infrastructure, as you sightsee throughout Pittsburgh’s North Side, East End, South Side, and Downtown. There will be some climbing, since we *are* in Pittsburgh after all! This ride has 1,100ft of elevation to challenge average riders. Rest stops are strategically placed along the route to keep the party going and support riders of all experience levels.
Route Highlights include:
Iconic Bridges
Punchy Polish Hill Climbs
Bustling Strip District Terminal
Car-free Serpentine Drive
The 40 Mile Outside+ Grand Tour: This challenging route will take you on an adventure through the North Side, the rolling East Hills, Oakland, South Side, and Downtown. From wooded roads to dense city streets, you will climb 2,500ft and get a glimpse of more than a dozen Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
Please note that this route is for riders with experience and confidence tackling serious hills.
Route Highlights include:
PGH’s Longest Protected Bike Lane!
*New* Davis Avenue bike/ped bridge
Scenic climb to Riverview
Iconic Bridges
The 62 Mile U.S. Steel Epic Endurance Challenge: A metric century ride, the 62 Mile U.S. Steel Epic Endurance Challenge is an exhilarating ride for cyclists seeking a true challenge. You will climb over 4,800ft of intense hills and journey through over 30 Pittsburgh urban and suburban neighborhoods. Earn your PGH bonafides dominating the toughest hills to the North, East, and South of the City.
Please note, this route is for experienced cyclists only – be sure to preview the route in advance. It is suggested to ride this route only if you can maintain an average speed of 10-12MPH over the entire 62 miles. Drop signage will be posted along the course directing you to follow the 40 mile signs if you are running behind schedule! You don’t want to miss the Finish Line Festival!
Route Highlights include:
*New* Davis Avenue bike/ped bridge
Climbs to Riverview Park, Troy Hill, and Mt. Washington
Car-free Serpentine Drive
Iconic Bridges
PGH’s Longest Protected Bike Lane!
