What to Know About the 2025 Philly Bike Ride

The 2025 Philly Bike Ride is set for Saturday, Oct. 18, starting at 7:30 a.m. on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and ending at the Philadelphia Art Museum. The route will pass through notable Philly neighborhoods and by recognizable city landmarks.

This significant community cycling event anticipates more than 6,000 participants enjoying a 20-mile route through downtown Philadelphia. It starts at 7:30 a.m. on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, between 20th and 22nd streets, near Logan Square, and finishes at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, the route will loop around Center City, passing City Hall, LOVE Park, Race Street Pier, Penn's Landing, the Italian Market, and Graduate Hospital before re-entering the museum area. Riders will then proceed along the Schuylkill onto Kelly Drive and the Schuylkill River Trail, ride north to the Falls Bridge, cross onto MLK Drive, and finish at the Art Museum steps.

Along the way, riders will enjoy live music, snacks, and samples from Kate's Real Food, La Colombe, and others. 

The event is intended to promote cycling safety, infrastructure advocacy, and community engagement, according to Danielle Ruiz, director of partnerships and communications for the event. “It's not often that the streets are closed downtown and along Kelly Drive, so it's a unique way to see the city,” she said in a statement shared with The Philadelphia Inquirer.

From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a “Finish Festival” will take place at Eakins Oval in front of the Art Museum. This celebration will include live music, retail and merchandise vendors, a beer garden, and food trucks.

Dozens of road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect throughout the event. Officials are recommending that those interested in participating or watching the Philly Bike Ride use public transportation.