there's a route for everyone
Preview the 2026 routes below!
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 & cue sheets 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 30. Make sure to arrive at the correct rolling start time for your route of choice to leave the park.
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 include:
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, 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 1,200ft 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
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. 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 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!
Looking for the 40-mile route option? Plan to ride the 53-mile option and follow the bail-out signs: These signs will re-route you away from major climbs you might want to skip!
