there's a route for everyone
Preview the 2026 routes below!
Not sure? No sweat. You have until event day to choose your route.
Review the route details below and be sure to consider the distance and the elevation.
Register with us to receive your Digital Ride Guide with GPS files & cue sheets for all 4 routes, elevation profiles, rest stop locations, and rolling start times. Be sure to arrive for the rolling start time for your chosen route.
Tune up your bike and pack a water bottle for event day!
*Route lengths may vary by up to 3 miles due to road issues and construction on event day. Pay attention to signs and follow any posted detours while riding.
Rest Stops, SAG vehicle support, and the Finish Line Festival are ONLY available on event day.
10 Mile Outside+ North Side 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.
Route Highlights:
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
25 Mile Steel City Media Tour: For those looking to explore a little more of the city and see Pittsburgh’s best highlights. This ride has 1,200ft of elevation to challenge average riders.
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! 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
Want a 40-mile route option?
Just follow the PINK 53-mile turn by turn signs and follow the bail-out signs to skip the major climbs up Troy Hill and Mt. Washington.
Even if you start the 53 with the intention of doing the whole thing, the bail points are there if you need them, and vice versa.
53 Mile U.S. Steel Endurance Challenge: An exhilarating ride for cyclists seeking a true challenge. You will climb over 3,700ft of intense hills and journey through over 30 Pittsburgh urban and suburban neighborhoods. This route is for experienced cyclists only!
Earn your PGH bonafides dominating the toughest hills to the North, East, and South of the City.
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 53 miles. You don’t want to miss the Finish Line Festival!
Route Highlights include:
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!
