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On September 10 we’ll explore the Chester Creek Trail ( https://chestercreektrail.org/ ) in Delaware County. Ride details will be finalized soon! Please RSVP for the ride for updates once they are made available.
The Invitation: Join the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, the National Youth Bike Council, and the Haverford College Center for Peace and Global Citizenship for the Main Line to Manayunk Bike 'n Bite. The Bike 'n Bite offers free registration, including a post-ride meal. The Ride: Depart from the Haverford College Visitor Parking Lot and traverse the Main Line Greenway on low stress routes, arriving at Manayunk via the Manayunk Bridge Trail. Take a break while learning a bit about the recent regional activism and advocacy that has transformed an old steel rail bridge and car-centric culture into increasingly safe
It’s time to dust off your bike decorations, bundle up and ride with us on our Annual Holiday Lights Ride. This ride is family-friendly and free to attend but an RSVP is required so we can plan our rollout & ride buddies accordingly! PRE- AND POST-RIDE DEETS TBA! Check back soon. WAIVER: By registering for this ride you agree to all of the terms here.
Northwest Night Rides are social group bike rides focused in and around Northwest Philadelphia. We meet every other Wednesday at 7:00 pm and usually end at a bar, brewery, or restaurant. Anyone is welcome to join – living in Northwest Philly is not a requirement! Given the geography, most rides involve hills, but we don’t leave anyone behind. Please check our Instagram page for ride details.
Wednesday Night Rides are social bike rides in Philly, every two weeks. Rides start at a variety of locations throughout the city and usually but not always end at a bar or restaurant. Rides are moderately paced (average 8 mph) and prioritize bicycle infrastructure and connecting with other riders. All are welcome! Please check social media (Reddit or Instagram) for the details of each ride.
Ride over the Ben Franklin, up the river to a rest stop in the shadow of two bridges, then come back over Tacony Palmyra, and through the riverwards back to where we started.
In order to grow, we all need a little light. The Delaware River Waterfront Trail provides just that—for both people and nature. Through a series of hand- and machine-sewn artworks, artist Julie “Juicebox” Woodard transforms post-consumer waste into depictions of the Delaware River and native plants found along the waterfront. "Wayfinding waterscapes" found on the Delaware pathway guide you to installations at four public piers accompanied by site-specific interactives created by experience designer Eric the Puzzler. Through eye-catching artwork, unique puzzles, local natural history, and participation prizes, the creators aim to enhance the nurturing effects of the waterfront and encourage
Learn about the history and hidden gems of East Fairmount Park on this guided bike tour. DATE Sunday, July 30, 2023 TIME 9:30am - 12:30pm LOCATION Lloyd Hall 1 Boathouse Row Philadelphia, PA Join Philadelphia-phile and experienced bike tour guide Graham Robb on an all levels bike ride highlighting history, hidden gems, and the stories of interesting places in East Fairmount Park. Stops include the birthplace of the park at Lemon Hill Mansion, Sedgeley Porter’s House — a little known or seen house that is the first Gothic Revival building in the US, Hatfield House, John Coltrane’s House, the Discovery
Learn about the history and hidden gems of East Fairmount Park on this guided bike tour. DATE Saturday, September 16, 2023 TIME 9:30am - 12:30pm LOCATION Lloyd Hall 1 Boathouse Row Philadelphia, PA Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy and experienced bike tour guide Graham Robb on an all-levels bike ride of East Fairmount Park on September 16 from 9:30 AM–12:30 PM. This eight-mile bike ride will highlight the history, hidden gems, and stories of interesting places in East Fairmount Park. Stops include the birthplace of the park at Lemon Hill Mansion, Sedgeley Porter’s House — a little-known or seen house
Regal UA Regal Parking Lot (3720 Main St, Manayunk, PA 19127) Join us for a late summer bike ride along three waterways that link trails in the Wissahickon Valley Park to the Schuylkill River Trail, all part of the vast Circuit Trail Network. We will meet in Manayunk at the Regal Cinema Lot on Main Street and will head toward Wissahickon Valley Park. We will hook onto the Wissahickon Bike Path and ride along Wissahickon Creek up to Historic Rittenhouse Town, and will then head to Forbidden Drive, where we will ride for a short period of time to view
Regal UA Regal Parking Lot (3720 Main St, Manayunk, PA 19127) Join us for a late summer bike ride along three waterways that link trails in the Wissahickon Valley Park to the Schuylkill River Trail, all part of the vast Circuit Trail Network. We will meet in Manayunk at the Regal Cinema Lot on Main Street and will head toward Wissahickon Valley Park. We will hook onto the Wissahickon Bike Path and ride along Wissahickon Creek up to Historic Rittenhouse Town, and will then head to Forbidden Drive, where we will ride for a short period of time to view
Learn about the history and hidden gems of East Fairmount Park on this guided bike tour. DATE Sunday, November 12, 2023 TIME 1:30pm - 4:30pm LOCATION Lloyd Hall 1 Boathouse Row Philadelphia, PA Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and experienced bike tour guide Graham Robb on an eight-mile, all-levels bike ride of East Fairmount Park on November 12 from 1:30–4:30 PM. The guided bike ride will highlight the history, hidden gems, and stories of interesting places in East Fairmount Park. Stops include the birthplace of the park at Lemon Hill Mansion, Sedgeley Porter’s House — a little-known or seen house that
Mark your calendars for March 16th & 17th. That’s right, the Philly Bike Expo has moved to Spring! The Philly Bike Expo celebrates the bicycle like no one else. Now in its 13th year, the Expo offers inspiration, information, and entertainment to cycling aficionados and novices alike. Held at the PA Convention Center, the Expo features exhibits by artisans and manufacturers from around the country and the world, demos, workshops, seminars and kids activities that include a spacious indoor test-ride area. Rides, food, and parties round out the fun-filled weekend. Tickets are on sale now for this“don’t miss” event at
6pm Rail Park Meet up, 6:30 roll. A fun easy ride through the city streets to take CycleScene, friends, and anyone attending the Bike Expo that wants to ride to the Keystone after party.
Join us at the Venice Island Performing Arts Center in Manayunk on Saturday, April 6th at 8:30AM for an exploration of current trail investments and future trail projects in Northwest Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township! The Greater Philadelphia area is the proud home of the Circuit Trails, a vast regional network of hundreds of miles of multi-use trails that's growing in size each year. The Schuylkill River Trail makes up a significant portion of the regional trail network that connects our communities and provides opportunities for recreating and commuting. Attendees will hear from those who have made the Schuylkill River