Philly Bike Events Calendar

Philly Bike Events Calendar
Summertime favorites: lava lamp sunsets capping off endless days.

A handsome red fox slips into the tree line on MLK Drive. A glittering skyline floats over the river as a rave unravels in a cotton candy sky - chimney swifts swarm in a dance that took millennia to choreograph. Today’s ride featured two swim breaks and I’m looking forward to pedaling to the shore next weekend. Tomorrow will be an easier day though, we’re just riding to South Philly to catch the Phillies. Sure, it’s almost 9 o’clock and I should be getting home, but I ease my cadence to relish the magic of a fleeting summer’s evening. These are just some of my summertime favorites.

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Resources, rides, recurring events

Monday

Tuesday

  • Numerous alternating road rides. See club pages above.

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

  • PAPERtrail Mountain Espresso | Mountain bike loop in Wissahickon Valley Park. Dates alternate.

Sunday

Last Saturday and first Sunday of each month: PMA Bike Ride | Feed Philly's hungry by bike. Volunteers and donations needed.

Summertime favorites: the soothing sting of a water ice brain freeze.

July

July 11 | In Search of a Slurpee | Cycling After Dark & Philly Full MOON Ride. Urban social night ride under a full moon.
July 12 | Saturday Night Ride | RAR. All-abilities night ride for FTWNB riders.
July 13 | Cycling Social & Newbie Day | Philly Bike Polo. Introduction to bike polo with loaner bikes and mallets available. Welcoming and inclusive for all adults.
July 13 | July Family Ride | South Philly Family Rides. All ages, all abilities ride for families (kids on bikes, in seats, in trailers, on cargo, etc.
July 16 | Trail Cross | Yo Just Ride! All-abilities MTB/CX/run racing at Twining Valley Park. Part of a weekly summer series.
July 18 | Blueberry Hill | Night Cycle. Night time social trail ride from PATCO rail station.
July 18 | Oneway Weekend | Night time ride out from Paines Skatepark.
July 19 | Oneway Weekend | Ride out from Paines Skatepark.
July 20 | Ben to the Shore Bike Tour | 38th Annual charity ride benefitting first responders' families.
July 23 | Trail Cross | Yo Just Ride! All-abilities MTB/CX/run racing at Twining Valley Park. Part of a weekly summer series.
July 26 | Spellbound Century | 1oth annual charity ride with four fully supported route options.
July 27 | Ripping Down the Ridge | Urban race with secret manifest and cash prizes.
July 30 | Trail Cross | Yo Just Ride! All-abilities MTB/CX/run racing at Twining Valley Park. Part of a weekly summer series.

Courtesy Philly Bike Polo.

August

Aug 2 | Hilly Philly | All-abilities charity fundraiser featuring iconic regional climbs, raffles, and refreshments.
Aug 6 | Trail Cross | Yo Just Ride! All-abilities MTB/CX/run racing at Twining Valley Park. Part of a weekly summer series.
Aug 9 | Citywide Alleycat V | Urban race with secret manifest, prizes, and afterparty. Learn more on The Trellis.
Aug 9 | The Sturgeon Moon | Philly Full MOOn Ride. Urban social night ride under a full moon.
Aug 10 | Ardmore Rock N' Ride | USAC criterium race and charity fundraiser with family-friendly festival and concert.
Aug 23 | Philly Naked Bike Ride | 'Bare as you dare' ride with hundreds of riders advocating for safe infrastructure and fuel reduction.
Aug 24 | 49th Annual Brandywine Bike Tour | Five fully supported scenic route options benefitting charity.
Aug 30 | Philly Burner Bike Ride | Minimal Chaos Collective. Beginner-friendly social ride with music and decorations.

Summertime favorites: getting caught in the rain but laughing it off like Rain-X.

September

Sep 1-30 | The Million Mile | Alex's Lemonade Stand. Pedal for a purpose. Log miles to raise awareness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Sep 3 | Trail Cross | Yo Just Ride! All-abilities MTB/CX/run racing at Twining Valley Park. Part of a weekly fall series.
Sep 7 | Bucks County Classic | Season finale USAC criterium race with family friendly art festival and live entertainment.
Sep 7 | The Corn Moon | Philly Full MOOn Ride. Urban social night ride under a full moon.
Sep 10 | Trail Cross | Yo Just Ride! All-abilities MTB/CX/run racing at Twining Valley Park. Part of a weekly fall series.
Sep 13 | Roll Wit It | Bicycle Coalition. Multiple ride options for various disciplines and abilities. Supports Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling.
Sep 13-14 | Bikeout | Pennsylvania Environmental Council. Two day ride on trails with camping, swimming, and meals.
Sep 17 | Trail Cross | Yo Just Ride! All-abilities MTB/CX/run racing at Twining Valley Park. Part of a weekly fall series.
Sep 20 | Carpenter Cross | Cyclocross racing in Horsham, PA. More info coming.
Sep 24 | Endless Mountains Liberty Bell 1234k Brevet | PA Randonneurs. 767 miles with 42,000 ft from Fairmount Park through, well, everywhere.
Sep 24 | Trail Cross | Yo Just Ride! All-abilities MTB/CX/run racing at Twining Valley Park. Part of a weekly fall series.
Sep 27 | Hawk Mountain 300k Brevet | PA Randonneurs. 187 miles from Fairmount Park.

October

Oct 2-5 | Tour de Pines | Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Four single-day bike tours of New Jersey pine barrens.
Oct 4 | Croccasaurus Awesome | Cyclocross racing in Upper Salford, PA.
Oct 6 | The Harvest Moon | Philly Full MOOn Ride. Urban social night ride under a full moon.
Oct 11-12 | Chillidelphia | Philly Bike Polo. 3v3 bike polo tournament with chili cookoff.
Oct 18 | Philly Bike Ride | Thousands of bikes on closed roads in Center City.

November

Nov 5 | The Beaver Moon | Philly Full MOOn Ride. Urban social night ride under a full moon.
Nov 15 | Cranksgiving Philly | Bicycle-powered scavenger-hunt style food drive. Learn more on The Trellis.

December

Dec 4 | The Cold Moon | Philly Full MOOn Ride. Urban social night ride under a full moon.