South Philadelphia is obviously known for being home to our beloved Eagles, Phillies, 76ers, and Flyers, but it also is home to a variety of spaces where people of all ages and backgrounds in the community come together to play sports.

We’ll ride past various sports facilities and landmarks before ending at South Bowl. In addition to bowling, South Bowl offers bocce courts, shuffleboard, batting cages, video games, and a full menu of food and drinks. There are bars inside and outside near the batting cages.

Our ride will start at our normal time at 7pm on the eastern side of Marconi Plaza, but if you happen to be free earlier, you’re welcome to watch ride leader Peter K’s oldest son on the Central High School Boys Varsity Soccer team play Science Leadership Academy at the South Philadelphia Super Site just a few blocks away at 10th St and Bigler at 5:30pm.

Sports-related landmarks we’ll pass on this ride:

• Marconi Plaza
• South Philadelphia Super Site
• Citizens Bank Park
• Saint Monica Recreation Center
• Guerin Rec Center
• Joey Giardello statue
• East Passyunk Rec Center
• Dickinson Square basketball courts
• Edward O’Malley Sports Complex
• South Bowl

Look forward to seeing you Wednesday for a celebration of sport!

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:

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.