17 cycling events in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The 2026 Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club's McDermott 3-State Tour (M3ST), is a bicycle tour starting in Southwest Pennsylvania and heads west, entering into the states of West Virginia and Ohio.

This is a scenic road ride with great scenery, some challenging hill climbs, rolling hills and some flat winding roads.

Rest stops (3 rest stops) and a full lunch are provided for the 62 & 100 mile rides with SAG support and ride marshals on all routes.

• 62 mile route has approximately 3,700 ft of climbing

• 100 mile route has approximately 5,600 ft of climbing

Routes will be email out to registrants 7 days in advance!

PMTCC is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and most of the proceeds from this event benefit the Major Force Youth Cycling Program (MFYCP). To learn more about the Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club and the MFCYP go to http://pmtcc.org/.

If a family member, friend or co-worker doesn't ride and would like to donate to the MFYCP, donations can be made at http://www.pmtcc.org/donate/.

Starting Location: Robert Morris University Island Sports Center 7600 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15225

THE START:

You must arrive at the ride by 6:30 am for packet pickup and check-in.

We plan to roll out promptly at 7:30 am.

All riders must make it to Sweetwater Bicycle ( final rest stop) by 2:30pm. Rest will close at that time. Riders will then be encouraged to complete without support or take the SAG vehicle back to the start.

THE WARM UP RIDE:

Our warm up ride is July 18th.

Take a tour of the City while getting ready for the main event

Ride will be posted two weeks in advance.

Lodging:

With other events happening that weekend we recommend booking early.

Hotel Fairfield on Neville Island ; 5850 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15225

DETAILS ON TUESDAY CATEGORIES (NEW), COURSES (NEW), SERIES (NEW), PAYOUTS (NEW) ETC: https://www.acaracing.com/schcrtue.html

For a $5 discount for every race and to support local racing in Pittsburgh, join the ACA as a member before registering:

https://www.bikereg.com/allegheny-cycling-association-membership

18 and under: USAC licenses are free for juniors. Get an annual license and USAC membership instead of a one-day license if you are a beginner https://usacycling.org/memberships-new

Getting started with ACA races: https://www.acaracing.com/getstarted.html

New ACA racer document: https://www.acaracing.com/Rider%20Instructions.pdf

2026 ACA Tuesday Criterium Series

1st race: Women Cat 1/2/3/4/5

2nd race: NonBinary Cat 4/5 (Women cat 4/5 encouraged to race here and/or the W1-5)

3rd race: Men's Cat 1/2/3

Second race/same day is now $15 (NEW)

Fields of 20+ racers will see increased payouts to 5 deep

One day licenses only for Category 5 (Novice) racers. All other racers must have an active USA Cycling license.

Minors must have the signature of a parent/guardian:

USAC One Day License Form for Minors

DETAILS ON WEDNESDAY CATEGORIES (NEW), COURSES (NEW), SERIES (NEW), PAYOUTS (NEW) ETC: https://www.acaracing.com/schcrwed.html

For a $5 discount for every race and to support local racing in Pittsburgh, join the ACA as a member before registering:

https://www.bikereg.com/allegheny-cycling-association-membership

18 and under: USAC licenses are free for juniors. Get an annual license and USAC membership instead of a one-day license if you are a beginner https://usacycling.org/memberships-new

Getting started with ACA races: https://www.acaracing.com/getstarted.html

New ACA racer document: https://www.acaracing.com/Rider%20Instructions.pdf

2026 ACA Wednesday Criterium Series

1st race: Masters Cat 1/2/3/4

2nd race: Men's Cat 3/4

3rd race: Men's Cat 4/5

Second race/same day is now $15 (NEW)

Fields of 20+ racers will see increased payouts to 5 deep

Women can race men's fields one category down (ex - cat 3 women can race the men's 4/5). BikeReg auto notifies ineligibility in this situation - if you are a woman registering down a field, please bypass the BikeReg notification and register anyway!

One day licenses only for Category 5 (Novice) racers. All other racers must have an active USA Cycling license.

Minors must have the signature of a parent/guardian:

USAC One Day License Form for Minors

DETAILS ON TUESDAY CATEGORIES (NEW), COURSES (NEW), SERIES (NEW), PAYOUTS (NEW) ETC: https://www.acaracing.com/schcrtue.html

For a $5 discount for every race and to support local racing in Pittsburgh, join the ACA as a member before registering:

https://www.bikereg.com/allegheny-cycling-association-membership

18 and under: USAC licenses are free for juniors. Get an annual license and USAC membership instead of a one-day license if you are a beginner https://usacycling.org/memberships-new

Getting started with ACA races: https://www.acaracing.com/getstarted.html

New ACA racer document: https://www.acaracing.com/Rider%20Instructions.pdf

2026 ACA Tuesday Criterium Series

1st race: Women Cat 1/2/3/4/5

2nd race: NonBinary Cat 4/5 (Women cat 4/5 encouraged to race here and/or the W1-5)

3rd race: Men's Cat 1/2/3

Second race/same day is now $15 (NEW)

Fields of 20+ racers will see increased payouts to 5 deep

One day licenses only for Category 5 (Novice) racers. All other racers must have an active USA Cycling license.

Minors must have the signature of a parent/guardian:

USAC One Day License Form for Minors

DETAILS ON WEDNESDAY CATEGORIES (NEW), COURSES (NEW), SERIES (NEW), PAYOUTS (NEW) ETC: https://www.acaracing.com/schcrwed.html

For a $5 discount for every race and to support local racing in Pittsburgh, join the ACA as a member before registering:

https://www.bikereg.com/allegheny-cycling-association-membership

18 and under: USAC licenses are free for juniors. Get an annual license and USAC membership instead of a one-day license if you are a beginner https://usacycling.org/memberships-new

Getting started with ACA races: https://www.acaracing.com/getstarted.html

New ACA racer document: https://www.acaracing.com/Rider%20Instructions.pdf

2026 ACA Wednesday Criterium Series

1st race: Masters Cat 1/2/3/4

2nd race: Men's Cat 3/4

3rd race: Men's Cat 4/5

Second race/same day is now $15 (NEW)

Fields of 20+ racers will see increased payouts to 5 deep

Women can race men's fields one category down (ex - cat 3 women can race the men's 4/5). BikeReg auto notifies ineligibility in this situation - if you are a woman registering down a field, please bypass the BikeReg notification and register anyway!

One day licenses only for Category 5 (Novice) racers. All other racers must have an active USA Cycling license.

Minors must have the signature of a parent/guardian:

USAC One Day License Form for Minors

DETAILS ON TUESDAY CATEGORIES (NEW), COURSES (NEW), SERIES (NEW), PAYOUTS (NEW) ETC: https://www.acaracing.com/schcrtue.html

For a $5 discount for every race and to support local racing in Pittsburgh, join the ACA as a member before registering:

https://www.bikereg.com/allegheny-cycling-association-membership

18 and under: USAC licenses are free for juniors. Get an annual license and USAC membership instead of a one-day license if you are a beginner https://usacycling.org/memberships-new

Getting started with ACA races: https://www.acaracing.com/getstarted.html

New ACA racer document: https://www.acaracing.com/Rider%20Instructions.pdf

2026 ACA Tuesday Criterium Series

1st race: Women Cat 1/2/3/4/5

2nd race: NonBinary Cat 4/5 (Women cat 4/5 encouraged to race here and/or the W1-5)

3rd race: Men's Cat 1/2/3

Second race/same day is now $15 (NEW)

Fields of 20+ racers will see increased payouts to 5 deep

One day licenses only for Category 5 (Novice) racers. All other racers must have an active USA Cycling license.

Minors must have the signature of a parent/guardian:

USAC One Day License Form for Minors

DETAILS ON WEDNESDAY CATEGORIES (NEW), COURSES (NEW), SERIES (NEW), PAYOUTS (NEW) ETC: https://www.acaracing.com/schcrwed.html

For a $5 discount for every race and to support local racing in Pittsburgh, join the ACA as a member before registering:

https://www.bikereg.com/allegheny-cycling-association-membership

18 and under: USAC licenses are free for juniors. Get an annual license and USAC membership instead of a one-day license if you are a beginner https://usacycling.org/memberships-new

Getting started with ACA races: https://www.acaracing.com/getstarted.html

New ACA racer document: https://www.acaracing.com/Rider%20Instructions.pdf

2026 ACA Wednesday Criterium Series

1st race: Masters Cat 1/2/3/4

2nd race: Men's Cat 3/4

3rd race: Men's Cat 4/5

Second race/same day is now $15 (NEW)

Fields of 20+ racers will see increased payouts to 5 deep

Women can race men's fields one category down (ex - cat 3 women can race the men's 4/5). BikeReg auto notifies ineligibility in this situation - if you are a woman registering down a field, please bypass the BikeReg notification and register anyway!

One day licenses only for Category 5 (Novice) racers. All other racers must have an active USA Cycling license.

Minors must have the signature of a parent/guardian:

USAC One Day License Form for Minors

DETAILS ON TUESDAY CATEGORIES (NEW), COURSES (NEW), SERIES (NEW), PAYOUTS (NEW) ETC: https://www.acaracing.com/schcrtue.html

For a $5 discount for every race and to support local racing in Pittsburgh, join the ACA as a member before registering:

https://www.bikereg.com/allegheny-cycling-association-membership

18 and under: USAC licenses are free for juniors. Get an annual license and USAC membership instead of a one-day license if you are a beginner https://usacycling.org/memberships-new

Getting started with ACA races: https://www.acaracing.com/getstarted.html

New ACA racer document: https://www.acaracing.com/Rider%20Instructions.pdf

2026 ACA Tuesday Criterium Series

1st race: Women Cat 1/2/3/4/5

2nd race: A race clinic replaces the NB45 race this week.

3rd race: Men's Cat 1/2/3

Second race/same day is now $15 (NEW)

Fields of 20+ racers will see increased payouts to 5 deep

One day licenses only for Category 5 (Novice) racers. All other racers must have an active USA Cycling license.

Minors must have the signature of a parent/guardian:

USAC One Day License Form for Minors

Martha's Ride 2026 Benefiting The Martha Fund — Building Playgrounds Across Pittsburgh, Honoring Those Who Serve

Martha's Ride honors FBI Special Agent Martha Dixon, killed in the line of duty on November 22, 1994, and stands in support of the law enforcement community that shares her legacy. Inspired by the Police Unity Tour, this annual ride travels from her name on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. to the Martha Dixon FBI Field Office in Pittsburgh — 329 miles along the C&O Canal Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage. Every dollar raised builds playgrounds for Pittsburgh's kids in the communities our officers protect every day.

THREE WAYS TO RIDE

Endurance Ride — Sept 28–Oct 2 329 miles over five days. Depart the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. on Monday, September 28 and finish at the Martha Dixon FBI Field Office in Pittsburgh on Friday, October 2. Overnight stops in Harper's Ferry, WV (Clarion Inn); Hancock, MD; Cumberland, MD (Fairfield Inn); and Ohiopyle, PA. A SAG vehicle and trailer accompany the full route with limited mechanical support, nutrition, and gear transport. Full-service bike shops are available along the route for serious mechanical issues. Riders arrange their own lodging — recommended accommodations provided at confirmation.

Pittsburgh Day Ride — Oct 3 (10-Mile) Join the finish in Pittsburgh. Start at Southside Riverfront Park under the Birmingham Bridge, ride the 10-mile route, and finish at the Martha Dixon bench near Hot Metal Bridge. A police escort leads the group back down Carson Street to the park for the official finish. Open to all fitness levels — bring the family.

Pittsburgh Day Ride — Oct 3 (30-Mile) Same start and finish as the 10-mile, extended route. Finishes at the Martha Dixon bench with the same police escort back to Southside Riverfront Park.

AFTERPARTY All riders and supporters are invited to the afterparty. More details to follow. Sign up for our updates on the website.

QUESTIONS Visit themarthafund.org or contact Connor Dixon at [email protected].

Dirty Dozen is a unique cycling challenge. What makes this unique, you ask? This is a multi hillclimb event of some of the steepest hills in the country with neutral disposition between hill segments, a rolling start into the hill, and a roadrace style finish for points.( if you are competing). Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned competitor, this ride can put you to the test. Some basic ride details and rules follow. Additional information can be found at the main event web page: http://www.dannychew.com/ddinfo.html

Route: Strava Route This link is good for training purposes in small groups. It may be updated at the last minute to account for road construction. It has all the hills, but it may not be the course followed by every ride leader. Competition heats in particular will follow different routes to Canton and Boustead.

Number Pickup: This year you can pick up your number and possibly some swag at Biketek in Squirrel Hill an Forbes Ave from 5 pm to 7pm on Friday October 23rd. It will be warm and dry. By doing this you can avoid the cold line at the park in the morning.

Number Pickup link ( old)

If you elect to wait until Saturday morning the number pickup and Registration will open for 1 hour starting at 8am. Bikereg will be live until the start. No cash.

Start Location: This year’s start is located at the Rhododendron Pavilion in Highland Park. This is on Lake Dr near the lake.

Parking: There is plenty of parking on either side of the street along Lake and Reservoir Dr. Please be respectful of the Dog Park and leave space in front for other patrons.

Safety: Remember—safety first. You will be on open roads with vehicle traffic. Always be alert for road hazards and traffic. When riding in a pack remember that you are among cyclists of all different abilities. Follow instructions given by ride leaders and marshals in your group.

Weather: This is Pittsburgh. Although the October event should prevent a whole day of snow or freezing rain, it is still known to be wet and chilly at this time of year. Dress in layers with a waterproof layer on top if necessary. Remember to overlap the waterproof layers so that water does not flow into your clothes...think roof shingles.

You are responsible for determining when the weather has gotten the best of you. Have an escape plan if things get unsafe for you or others. I do not think there are 400 Ubers in Pittsburgh.

Your numbers: For non-competitors, a helmet sticker will be provided. Competitors also receive frame, bar numbers, or saddle numbers (TBD). The helmet number is to be mounted on the front, center of your helmet, just above the brim. The frame number is to be mounted towards the front of your bike’s top tube where it is clearly visible from either side. These will be needed for identification throughout the ride, and are essential for participation in the points competition.

Heats: This year there may be as many as 9 heats including a separate heat for the women's competition and a handcycle heat. Come to the Start line 5 minutes before your start time.

Heat 1: Open Competition (9:00am)

Handcycles. (9:00am)

Heat 2: Licensed ( 9:10)

Heat 3: Club Heat (9:15)

Heat 4: Women's & Nonbinary Competitive (separate) (9:20)

Heat 5: DD Fan Club (9:25)

Heat 6: Rouleur (9:30)

Heat 7/8: Party Bus (9:40)

Food stops and restrooms: Food stops and portable restrooms are at Millvale Riverfront Park, on River Front Drive in Millvale, and at after Boustead at the Pauline St Park. The Cobden Street Block Watch and the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association will provide some refreshments at the top of Eleanor Street, the 12th hill.

Being an official finisher: You must successfully ride every hill in the event to be an official finisher. Successfully riding a hill means that you make continuous uphill progress to the top under your own power, and the only contact points with the ground are the two wheels; falling down, putting a foot down, grabbing poles or other stationary objects, jockeying in place, etc. are disqualifying, and the hill must be restarted from the bottom if any of these occur. “Finisher” ribbons will be awarded to riders certifying they successfully rode every hill. To receive one, ypu will need to follow the provided route to the Awards Ceremony location ( East End Brewery)

Points competition: To remain eligible for a placing in the points competition, riders must be official finishers as described above and finish the final hill within 20 minutes of the first finisher of that hill. The pace between the hills is neutral and riders must stay together. When approaching the start of a hill, riders must stay even with or behind the riding official who signals hill starts. This is a rolling start. We do not stop at thebottom, or time your results. The official blows a whistle at the beginning of each contested hill at their discretion as they approach the bottom of the hill. Only then may riders go as hard as they want to the top in an attempt to score points. The first ten competitors in each competative heat on each hill receive points in their respective competitions.

After Party and Awards Ceremony will (Likely) be held at East End Brewing Company on Julius St in Larimer.

The GPS route ,linked above Will directing you back to Highland Park will lead you past the awards ceremony location.

The Final letter sent the day before the event will have all the latest information such as route, rest stops, schedule, locations, in case they change.