The Halloween Victory Tour is a cycling and gravel event held on Saturday, October 24, 2026. It is located at 3127 Lower Valley Rd in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania.
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM
24.9 km from ParkesburgCriterium Cycling
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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
There are 7 start locations to choose from depending on which ride distance you wish to ride.
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.
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:
Rolling start: 7 am - 9 am. All riders must start no later than 9 am and end by 4:00 pm.
Registration ends August 13th or when the parking capacity is sold out. Our most popular start locations begin selling out in June.
This is a Rain or Shine event. We cannot offer Refunds.
On-site check-in required to be eligible for SAG and rest stops.
Helmets are required.
Each route is well marked
The ride is supported with nutritional foods, hydration and mechanical support at the start of the ride and at each rest stop.
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.
All rules of the road must be followed
Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult rider.
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.
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.
Visit our site to find out more about the Club: lancasterbikeclub.net
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Cycling
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM
The 50th Brandywine Tour!
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
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! Enjoy any of five gorgeous routes with multiple rest stops serving varied menus including vegan/vegetarian and gluten-free options on request.
Our courses are over low-traffic paved roads through the lush, rolling Chester County hills known for its thoroughbred horse farms and beautiful landscapes. Our longer routes venture into the horse and buggy farm areas of Lancaster County. Century riders will roll to a rest stop in the aptly named town of Paradise PA. History buffs will love the historic revolutionary war connection of the nearby Brandywine Battlefield Historic Site. Others will be charmed by beautifully shaded roads winding by the area's many creeks and streams. Just a few miles before your ride's end, cyclists on the 50 and 100-mile routes will roll into one of the region’s best “cow-to-cone” ice cream farms for a refreshing, free ice cream.
Please pay particular attention to the following:
All riders are expected to have a fully functional and well-maintained bicycle.
Helmets are required.
All routes may be navigated with cue sheets (provided) and/or GPS routes.
There will be no road marks, but we will place signs at major route splits.
Class II electronic bikes (bikes with pedal assist and a throttle) are not permitted on this tour.
SAG will be provided until 5 p.m.
All routes start at Charles F. Patton Middle School, 760 Unionville Road, Kennett Square PA 19348.
Your tour fees directly benefit the community! Proceeds after tour expenses are distributed to many community organizations. Past donations have included local trails and parks, non-profit cycling organizations and community schools and sports organizations.
2025 Road Routes:
20 Miles - A guided ride led by a DVBC ride leader for experienced riders who want a shorter option with approximately 900 feet of climbing and one water/rest break midway along the route.
35 Miles - This route, which climbs about 2000 feet, includes delightful rolls through quaint towns, plus magnificent equestrian farm scenery on the way to and from the Harmony Rest Stop.
50 Miles - Lots of flat stretches but enough hills that you will take notice of about 2971 feet of climbing. This route is so pretty we hope it won't bring tears to your eyes! Two fully stocked rest stops plus lunch at the finish.
66 Miles - Awesome scenery abounds in this ride from Chester County into Lancaster County and back again. Three fully stocked rest stops plus lunch at the finish with a tad under 4000 feet of climbing.
100 Miles – With about 6,000 ft climbing. This town and country ride has it all! We set you off on a moderate and scenic route, then head for the hills and dales of western Chester County and rural Lancaster County. You'll enjoy rolling past gorgeous Octorara Creek. Admire the impossibly tall corn, search for Amish Sunday worshippers with collections of horses and buggies visiting neighborhood farms. Plus you'll find two beautifully restored covered bridges on this route. Four fully stocked rest stops - including a stop in Paradise just for Century riders and a pizza stop - plus lunch at the finish.
Registration Fees:
Dates
Price for Member
*Price for Non-Members
Early Registration
Now – 5/31/26
$50
$60
Regular Registration
6/1/26 – 8/19/26
$55
$65
Late Registration
8/23/26
$60
$75
Cycling Trail
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM
18.7 km from ParkesburgCycling Gran Fondo
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Join the Honey Brook Community Partnership to experience a 5K like no other! Set in the heart of the Lanchester Landfill & Reclamation Center, where nature and sustainability meet. This unique course
offers a scenic and challenging run or walk through gravel roads, wooded trails, grassy paths, and segments of the Lanchester Nature Trail.
Starting at the facility entrance (elevation 875 ft), runners and walkers will navigate a series of steady climbs and enjoy peaceful stretches through reclaimed landscapes. Two major hills define the course:
First Climb: Elevation gain from 919 ft to 1,056 ft through wooded and grassy paths
Final Ascent to Eastern Overlook: Elevation gain from 1,020 ft to 1,156 ft on gravel roads, leading to panoramic views of the surrounding valley
After reaching the overlook, runners and walkers will double back and enjoy a fast, mostly downhill finish to the starting line. A Kids1 Mile Fun Run on a mostly flat incline will kick off immediately after the runners head up the hill.
Race proceeds go to support non-profit groups in the Honey Brook area that provide food and emergency support services to those in need in this community. Learn more about the Honey Brook Community Partnership at honeybrookpartnership.com
1 Miles 5k Fun Run Gravel Run Trail Walk