Century Rides in Pennsylvania
The comprehensive 2026 directory of 100-mile centuries, metric centuries (62 miles), and endurance cycling tours across Pennsylvania.
Cycling in Pennsylvania: Terrain & Route Overview
Pennsylvania is a cornerstone of American cycling, boasting rich history, covered bridges, and demanding, diverse topography. In Lancaster and Chester counties, century riders cruise along rolling, manicured farmland where horse-drawn buggies share quiet country lanes. In Central and Western Pennsylvania, the terrain turns formidable as routes cross the steep ridges and lush valleys of the Allegheny and Appalachian mountains, accumulating serious elevation gain. Events like the Covered Bridge Classic and Wilderness 101 celebrate the state's deep cycling culture. Spring and autumn are the prime seasons, with October delivering sensational fall colors across the mountains. With thousands of miles of quiet backroads, well-maintained surfaces, and passionate club support, Pennsylvania is an essential East Coast century riding destination.
Terrain Characteristics: Appalachian ridge-and-valley passes, Lancaster County rolling Amish farmland, and Pocono mountain forests.
Riding Season & Weather: May through October.
π Pennsylvania Century Rides Map
12 Plotted Events2027 Lu Lacka Wyco Hundo V15
π Apr 25, 2027Categories: Full Hundo: This is the whole enchilada. Don't select this category without knowing that you are in for one hell of a challenge. This route is somewhere between 7,000 and 10,000 vertical feet of climbing (depending on the gps) and has broken many very experienced cyclists. 3/4 Hundo: Here is the ride for those of you who are on the fence between doing the whole ride and the shorter course. You will...
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Apr 25, 2027 |
| Street Address | 2 2nd st. |
| Location | Jenkins Township, PA 18640 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.313097, -75.803116 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | Cliff View Productions LLC β |
| Entry Fee | $55 - $140 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
Brandywine Tour
π Aug 23, 2026 (7:00 AM β 4:00 PM)The Delaware Valley Bicycle Club is pleased to offer our fully supported, highly acclaimed Brandywine Valley Tour featuring covered bridges, picturesque villages, and amazing vistas!
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi)πΊοΈ RWGPS Map (2) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Aug 23, 2026 (7:00 AM β 4:00 PM) |
| RWGPS Telemetry | Interactive Route Map (2) → β’ Send to Wahoo/Garmin β β’ GPX β¬ β’ TCX β¬ |
| End Date | 2026-08-23T16:00:00 |
| Starting Venue | Charles F. Patton Middle School |
| Street Address | 760 Unionville Road |
| Location | Kennett Square, PA 19348 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.855033, -75.70002 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | Delaware Valley Bicycle Club β |
| Entry Fee | $50 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
Brandywine Valley Tour
π Aug 23, 2026A fully supported annual road cycling tour featuring rolling hills, picturesque villages, covered bridges, historic estates, and amazing vistas across Chester County and surrounding areas.
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Aug 23, 2026 |
| Starting Venue | Charles F. Patton Middle School |
| Street Address | 760 Unionville Road |
| Location | Kennett Square, PA 19348 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.855033, -75.70002 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | Delaware Valley Bicycle Club β |
| Entry Fee | $60 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
Cap to GAP - Fuller Center Bike Adventure
π Sep 28 β Oct 07, 2026This week-long ride follows the wild, historic and unpaved routes of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal (C&O) and the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh, PA.
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Sep 28 β Oct 07, 2026 |
| End Date | 2026-10-07 |
| Starting Venue | Washington D.C. |
| Location | Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh, PA, PA |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.171687, -80.255957 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | The Fuller Center for Housing β |
| Entry Fee | $0 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
Cider Stomper MTB Tour
π Nov 15, 2026Join Velo Amis at Old Stone Cider for the Cider Stomper MTB Tour. Stay tuned to our Facebook for additional details and reminders and follow our Instagram @veloamis for bike-related content! PLEASE CARPOOL! PLEASE CARPOOL! PLEASE CARPOOL! PARKING IS LIMITED! ** REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 325 ADULT RIDERS. NO REFUNDS, PURCHASE BIKEREG INSURANCE. RAIN OR SHINE. WE WILL RE-ROUTE TO GRAVEL IF TRAILS WILL BE DAMAGED. **...
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | β‘ Half Century (50 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Nov 15, 2026 |
| Street Address | 959 Chesterville Rd |
| Location | Lewisville, PA 19351 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.723943, -75.874251 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | Velo Amis β |
| Entry Fee | $20 - $69 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
Covered Bridge Classic
π Aug 16, 2026 (7:00 AM β 4:00 PM)The Covered Bridge Classic is a premier Pennsylvania ride now in its 47th year. It offers beautiful routes of 100 mile, 66 mile, 54 mile, 31 mile, and 17 mile routes, in Lancaster County. Each route traverses through covered bridges and passes Amish farms.
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi)β‘ Half Century (50 mi)πΊοΈ RWGPS Map (2) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Aug 16, 2026 (7:00 AM β 4:00 PM) |
| RWGPS Telemetry | Interactive Route Map (2) → β’ Send to Wahoo/Garmin β β’ GPX β¬ β’ TCX β¬ |
| End Date | 2026-08-16T16:00:00 |
| Starting Venue | Multiple start locations |
| Street Address | Multiple addresses listed |
| Location | Lancaster, PA, PA 17519, 17522, 17543, 17545, 17552 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.075381, -76.319888 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | Lancaster Bicycle Club β |
| Entry Fee | $50 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
| Event Media | View Image / Banner β |
French Creek Iron Tour
π Jun 14, 2026The French Creek Iron Tour has distance options of 11, 20, 32, 50, 62, 75, and 100 miles for road courses, and two gravel courses β the Petite Gravel (60 miles) and the Grande Gravel (80 miles) with approximately 30% on gravel.
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi)πΊοΈ RWGPS Map |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Jun 14, 2026 |
| RWGPS Telemetry | Interactive Route Map (1) → β’ Send to Wahoo/Garmin β β’ GPX β¬ β’ TCX β¬ |
| Starting Venue | Kimberton Fairgrounds |
| Street Address | 762 Pike Springs Road |
| Location | Kimberton Fairgrounds in Phoenixville, PA, PA 19460 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.126704, -75.527192 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust β |
| Entry Fee | $80 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
Keystone State Ride 2027
π Sep 19 β Oct 18, 2027This event raises funds for cancer research, and we have raised over $160K in our first 3 years. Learn more at KeystoneStateRide.com
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)π₯ Double Century (200K+) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Sep 19 β Oct 18, 2027 |
| End Date | 2027-10-18 |
| Street Address | 615 Righters Ferry Rd |
| Location | Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.015988, -75.214267 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | Keystone State Ride β |
| Entry Fee | $200 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
MAMMOTH Endurance Gravel
π May 01, 2027Come and enjoy miles on miles of gravel roads around beautiful Wellsboro, Pennsylvania home of the PA Grand Canyon! We have another fresh course for 2027, a few roads overlap from previous years courses and we are changing the direction of travel on some favorite roads from years prior. This route, like every year, is a BEAST! The Full MAMMOTH course is 136 miles and roughly 13,000 ft.+ of elevation gain to...
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi)π₯ Double Century (200K+) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π May 01, 2027 |
| Street Address | 37 Charleston St |
| Location | Wellsboro, PA 16901 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.751458, -77.292924 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | Key Lab & Trekβ’ β |
| Entry Fee | $89 - $109 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
PedalPGH
π Aug 30, 2026Western PA's biggest bike ride is happening in Pittsburgh on Sunday, August 30, 2026. PedalPGH welcomes cyclists of all ages and fitness levels to participate in PedalPGH, Western PAβs biggest and Pittsburghβs favorite bike ride.
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Aug 30, 2026 |
| Starting Venue | Pittsburgh |
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.474536, -79.952524 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | BikePGH β |
| Entry Fee | $110 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
Roughneck Gravel Roubaix
π May 29, 2027Please note that we HIGHLY recommend the event cancelation protection as well as the event insurance. Registration is non-refundable; it may be transferred at the discretion of the promoter, and fees will apply . 2027 Routes can be found by visiting our website at www.oilvalleyendurance.com , once we have them routed and completed. Here you can find the entire route collection for all the previous renditions of...
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi)π₯ Double Century (200K+) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π May 29, 2027 |
| Street Address | 315 S Franklin St |
| Location | Titusville, PA 16354 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.622433, -79.678496 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | Oil Valley Endurance, LLC β |
| Entry Fee | $25 - $65 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
Trans-Sylvania Epic Stage Races (MTB or Gravel Race/Ride)
π May 20 β 22, 2027The Trans-Sylvania Epic Stage Races offers ala carte style registration, in a series of steps depending on the event and category you enter. Stay where you like, eat what you like, and pay only for what you need. CHOOSE YOUR RACE CATEGORY Lots of ways to come out and play! Race Solo in the open field, or in your age-group Race Duo with three categories to choose from (female, male or co-ed duo teams) Epic...
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi)β‘ Half Century (50 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π May 20 β 22, 2027 |
| End Date | 2027-05-22 |
| Street Address | 227 Sand Mountain Rd |
| Location | Spring Mills, PA 16875 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.763847, -77.606829 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | Trans-Sylvania Productions β |
| Entry Fee | $470 - $990 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |