2026 Covered Bridge Classic
The 2026 Covered Bridge Classic is a cycling event held on Sunday, August 16, 2026. It is located at Various Start Locations in Lancaster County-Multiple Start Locations, Pennsylvania.
- Date:
- Sun, Aug 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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Various Start Locations
Lancaster County-Multiple Start Locations, Pennsylvania
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- coveredbridgeclassic.com Register at bikereg.com
- Tags:
- Cycling
New this year: a short route with an escorted start from Catalyst Christian School.
The Covered Bridge Classic is a premier Pennsylvania ride now in its 47th year. It offers beautiful routes of 100, 66, 54, 31, and 17 miles in Lancaster County, covering some of the most scenic cycling terrain anywhere. Each route traverses through covered bridges and passes Amish farms. The routes cover rolling terrain with moderate climbing.
COVERED BRIDGE CLASSIC brought to you by the Lancaster Bicycle Club
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
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There are 7 start locations to choose from depending on which ride distance you wish to ride.
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Please pick a start location (category), as well as the ride distance, so that we can provide you with the correct route information and manage our parking. Final route information will be sent out closer to ride time.
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There is limited parking capacity at each start location. Please choose whether you will be cycling, driving or carpooling to a start location.
Start locations are listed from West to East across the route.
Routes Served Parking/Start Location Address
100 and 66 mile Donegal High School 1025 Koser Rd, Mount Joy, PA 17552
100 and 66 mile Manheim Central Middle School 261 White Oak Rd, Manheim, PA 17545
100, 66, 31, and 17 Listrak 100 W Millport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543
All Routes Catalyst Christian School-Previously LAMS 1050 E Newport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543
100, 66, 54, and 31 Lancaster County Career & Technology Center-Brownstown 231 Snyder Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
100 and 54 mile Stevens Fire Company 91 Stevens Rd, Stevens, PA 17578
100 and 54 mile Shady Maple Smorgasbord ** 129 Toddy Dr, East Earl, PA 17519 South Parking Lot
**Shady Maple Smorgasbord is not open on Sundays.
Proceeds from the ride benefit bicycling-related activities and historic covered-bridge repair and restoration through the Lancaster Bicycle Club grant program. We gave away $30,000 this year from last year's event. Over $600,000 has been donated for bike-related initiatives since the Grant programs inception.
Event details and schedule:
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Rolling start: 7 am - 9 am. All riders must start no later than 9 am and end by 4:00 pm.
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Registration ends August 13th or when the parking capacity is sold out. Our most popular start locations begin selling out in June.
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This is a Rain or Shine event. We cannot offer Refunds.
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On-site check-in required to be eligible for SAG and rest stops.
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Helmets are required.
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Each route is well marked
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The ride is supported with nutritional foods, hydration and mechanical support at the start of the ride and at each rest stop.
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SAG services are for emergencies only. SAG services will end at 4pm. Please sign up for a distance that is within your cycling ability and fitness condition.
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All rules of the road must be followed
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Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult rider.
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High quality tech material T-shirts, as shown above, are available for $25 each. Patches are available for $7.50. Orders must be placed by 7/15. These pre-ordered T-shirts and patches will be available for you at ride check in.
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The 2026 Covered Bridge jersey can be ordered directly through our Pactimo online store and will ship directly to you. Deadline for having your Jersey for the event is June 15th.
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Visit our site to find out more about the Club: lancasterbikeclub.net
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