The Philadelphia Cycling Classic is returning to Philly after a 10-year hiatus, and this week we’re taking on part of the iconic 14.4-mile race circuit. The elite women’s and men’s fields will tackle Kelly Drive, the legendary Manayunk Wall, and Lemon Hill, and for our ride, we’ll head up the Schuylkill River Trail and parallel portions of the course before rolling into Manayunk. We’ll take on a block of the famous Manayunk Wall and regroup at Pretzel Park for a well-earned break. Then we’ll cruise back toward East Falls and finish at Wissahickon Brewing Company. This is a great chance to experience a piece of the course before the pros do.

As usual, we’ll ride according to our How We Ride guide. Please follow these ride norms so everyone’s on the same page, and we keep the ride safe and fun. We’d like to highlight:

Take care when navigating Logan Square and Eakins Oval - watch for vehicles and follow traffic lights as we roll through onto the SRT.

Stop at lights. Please, please DO NOT block intersections contrary to the traffic light. Our group can be very large and extended, and holding traffic risks serious conflict. If the light turns red, please stop.

Roll past conflict. Whether it’s angry motorists or unruly pedestrians, please do not engage with conflict and move on in a way that de-escalates the situation.

Finally, a reminder of risks and responsibilities. You don’t need to sign a waiver to join a Wednesday Night Ride, because it’s an entirely voluntary & free group activity. But please keep in mind:

• Everyone rides at their own risk.
• Every rider is responsible for themselves, their behavior, and their bike.
• Keep your bike properly maintained. Here’s a link to a basic bike check.
• Cycling has inherent risks–you could crash, fall down, or get hit by a car, and get hurt or even killed–though we try to minimize these risks.
• If you have a health condition that could affect your ride or put you at additional risk, consider a) checking in with a doctor, b) letting us or a friend know, c) having a backup plan to get home if riding doesn’t work out.
• We always plan to have a sweeper, but can’t rule out that you could get lost, or that your bike could break down and you’ll need to find another way home.

Want to lead a ride in 2026? We’re looking for ride leaders. Let us know if you’re interested! Our only criteria for leading a ride is that you’ve joined us before. You don’t need to have prior group ride lead experience or come up with the whole route on your own, we can help with that!

Thanks for riding! See you Wednesday.