Scenic Schuylkill Century Recreational Bicycle Rides
Details and online registration: https://sceniccentury.org
Each year, hundreds of cyclists take part in the Scenic Schuylkill Century Recreational Bicycle Rides. The event comprises a single day series of recreational bicycle rides (not a race) offering routes from 6 miles roundtrip to 100 miles roundtrip through Montgomery and Chester Counties. The event, organized by the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia (BCP), will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
The fully supported rides start and finish at AIM Academy (1200 River Road, Conshohocken), located directly on the Schuylkill River Trail across from the Miquon Station on the SEPTA Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line.
Event Highlights
- Seven routes from which to choose — from relaxed rides on scenic paved trails to challenging road adventures. There are four road routes for serious cyclists, two paved trail routes for more casual riders. Checkin for these recreational rides is at 7am and rolloffs at your own pace before 9am.
- There is a new, free family friendly 6-mile roundtrip ride with checkin at 9am and rolloff at 10am.
- Rest stops for some or all of the rides at AIM Academy, the Phoenixville YMCA, and Ridge Fire Company. Coffee, bagels, and fresh fruit at the start; fresh fruit and homemade baked goods at all rest stops; a celebratory pizza party at the finish.
- On-course support: SAG drivers patrolling the routes and marshals stationed at key locations.
- Scenic highlights on some or all of the rides include:
- Picturesque stretches of the Schuylkill River in Montgomery County
- Valley Forge National Historical Park
- Four historic covered bridges
- Chester County’s scenic horse country with rolling hills
About the Event
The Scenic Schuylkill Century Recreational Bicycle Rides have been a Philadelphia area cycling tradition for more than 30 years. At the end of each year, BCP donates event proceeds to local cycling-related organizations, such as the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Neighborhood Bike Works.
About the Organizers
The Bicycle Club of Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting cycling in the greater Philadelphia area through a year-round calendar of daily rides, seasonal events, and educational programs. Learn more at phillybikeclub.org .