Pittsburgh is getting ready for a serious two-wheel invasion: nearly 3,000 cyclists are expected to roll through the city on Sunday, August 30, for the 33rd annual UPMC Health Plan PedalPGH. The North Side will serve as both launch pad and landing zone, with a post-ride festival waiting at Allegheny Commons Park.
According to WPXI, the fundraiser supports BikePGH, the nonprofit advocating for safer biking and walking infrastructure, and has raised more than $1.5 million since 2012. Riders can choose from three curated routes with turn-by-turn navigation, rest stops, aid stations and mechanic support, making this less of a race-day sufferfest and more of a choose-your-own-adventure on two wheels.
Three Routes Roll Out From Allegheny Commons
The official PedalPGH schedule lists rolling starts between 7:30 and 10 a.m. The 53-mile route leaves first, followed by the 25-mile ride and then the 10-mile North Side loop. Riders are expected back at Allegheny Commons Park by 3 p.m.
The finish-line festival runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with food trucks, music, a DJ afterparty and a dedicated Kids Zone. The PedalPGH site says the event welcomes riders of all ages and fitness levels, while registration proceeds support BikePGH’s work to make Pittsburgh streets safer and more accessible for people biking and walking.
For drivers, this is not a full Sunday road closure. Streets will remain open to vehicle traffic while cyclists share the road, so motorists should expect more bikes on and around the routes as the rolling starts spread across the city, WPXI reported.
PedalPGH is also trying to prove that a major bike event does not have to leave behind a major trash pile. In a July update, BikePGH said the 2025 ride achieved a 90.18% waste-diversion rate and kept about 1,633 pounds of material out of landfills. Organizers say they plan to continue the zero-waste effort during this year’s ride.
Riders can pick up packets at the BikePGH offices on Thursday, August 27, and Friday, August 28, or collect them at the park on event morning. The event schedule says route signs and cue materials will be posted by August 29, giving participants one last chance to decide whether they want a neighborhood cruise or a serious Pittsburgh hill sampler.
