Media Kit

Contacts:  

Julie Walsh, BikePGH Communications & Marketing Manager, walsh.julie@bikepgh.org

Kéya Joseph, BikePGH Events Director, keya@bikepgh.org, (412) 860-3921

Thousands of bike riders to tour the city at 32nd Annual PedalPGH sponsored by UPMC Health Plan

PITTSBURGH​ ​(August 7, 2025) ​– Bike Pittsburgh (BikePGH) welcomes riders from across the country to participate in the 32nd Annual UPMC Health Plan PedalPGH. Bike Pittsburgh’s annual fundraiser event has grown over three decades to become the largest single-day bike ride in Western Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 cyclists of all ages and experience levels will join this fully supported ride while raising funds to make Pittsburgh better for biking and walking. The event will be held Sunday, August 24, with start and finish line celebrations at Allegheny Commons Park in the Northside for the third year. 

“This one-of-a-kind ride brings together the whole bike community, welcoming both casual and experienced cyclists to build support for our mission. As our biggest fundraiser, this is much more than just a one day event. Every rider and every registration contributes directly to our work, making Pittsburgh safer for biking and walking all year-round,”  said Kéya Joseph, Events Director at BikePGH.

“We’re excited to continue our partnership with PedalPGH to bring Pittsburghers together for fun, family-friendly bike rides and community events that promote healthier lifestyles and stronger neighborhoods,” said Dr. Chet Ho, Chief Medical Officer at UPMC Health Plan.

Registrants choose one of four curated bike routes with turn-by-turn navigation, rest stops, aid stations, and mechanic support. At the Finish Line Festival complete with music, food trucks, and activities, riders receive a free pour from the first-ever PedalPGH Beer Garden, thanks to Allegheny City Brewing, East End Brewing Company, Trace Brewing, and Two Frays Brewery. Registration also includes a limited-edition t-shirt, bib number, and sponsor giveaways. During the bike ride, PedalPGH riders will share the road with motorists, and streets will remain open to vehicle traffic.

BikePGH has produced PedalPGH since 2012, with the event raising over $1.5 million for bicycle and pedestrian advocacy in Pittsburgh. Registration proceeds fund BikePGH, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit, that works on behalf of the Pittsburgh community to make the city safe and accessible for everyone to bike and walk. 

Register at PedalPGH.org. Download photos at PedalPGH.org/media. Follow @BikePGH on Facebook, X, Instagram.

Event Details: 

Date: ​Sunday, August 24, 2025

Time: ​7:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

Location: ​The ride begins and ends in Allegheny Commons Park Routes: 10 Mile North Side River Loop, 25 Mile Steel City Media Local Tour, 40 Mile Outside+ Grand Tour, and 62 Mile U.S. Steel Epic Endurance Challenge. Preview the routes at: pedalpgh.org/route