Fuel up with our UPMC Health Plan PedalPGH Food & Beer Guide

Ice cream, hoagies, beer, pop, coffee… All on August 24 at Pittsburgh’s biggest bike ride!

We’ve leveled up our lineup of local food and drinks at UPMC Health Pl a n PedalPGH this year! Here’s what to expect at our rest stops and at Allegheny Commons Park for this year’s Finish Line Festival:

In the morning: Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee

Vital Sips coffee truck welcomes riders to Allegheny Commons Park to offer pre-ride caffeine in the AM. Locally roasted and ready sell all the coffeehouse classics.

The earliest riders should be arriving to the park around 6:30AM, so yes, coffee is necessary!

Stay fueled and hydrated during the ride with complimentary snacks + drinks at the rest stops

Our rest stop staff and incredible volunteers will be on hand to provide riders with lots of gatorade, water, fruit, pickles– you know, the usual hodgepodge of sweet and salty snack options to keep up your blood sugar and electrolyte intake.

Want to help feed our riders? Sign up for a volunteer shift today!

Rest Stop locations will be listed in the PedalPGH Ride Guide, which will hit every registered rider’s email inbox the week of the event.

*Note: There will be water refilling stations at the rest stops and Finish Line Festival, so bring a re-useable bottle :)

After the ride: Grab a free brew at the brand new PedalPGH Beer Garden

Our brand new Local Beer Garden features some of Pittsburgh’s finest local breweries. Registered 21+ riders, just present your drink ticket (it’s on your bib!) to claim a free 8 oz pour at the Finish Line Festival, thanks to our friends:

Allegheny City Brewing
East End Brewing
Trace Brewing
Two Frays Brewery

Fundraisers get a second free pour for being VIPs, and full-size pours are available for purchase from all of the brewers onsite! Can we also just add, this new beer partnership is a really big deal for us! We’re grateful to our amazing beer partners for their generosity in providing thousands of thirsty riders with a premium local beverage.. Thanks for sticking with us!

And for the non-drinkers: Pittsburgh-made Red Ribbon Soda

Maybe you’re not into beer, or maybe you brought the kids? Riders can use bib drink ticket to get a free Red Ribbon Soda (pop) courtesy of Natrona Bottling. It’s super tasty and special! Their production uses pure cane sugar and vintage machinery to achieve millions of tiny bubbles in every bottle and a balanced taste that sets it apart from mass-produced sodas.

For complimentary lunch: Hoagies and summer salads from Shuman’s

We’ve got Shuman’s on deck for lunch, and we truly can’t say enough good things about this local woman-owned business. Not only are they serving up a satisfying spread, but they’ve also been huge supporters of our mission at BikePGH. Much love to them for providing every registered rider with free lunch.

What’s on the menu:

Hoagies: Choose from classic Turkey or fresh Veggie (Vegan)
Summer Salads: Potato, pasta, and garden (Some GF salad options will be available)
Watermelon slices

*Gazing lovingly at a tray of Shuman’s hoagies*

Please note: If you have a serious allergy or food sensitivity, we recommend bringing your own snacks or food to enjoy after the ride, as cross-contact is possible with the buffet-style lunch.

Keep the post-ride feast going with local food trucks!

Our afternoon food truck lineup is stacked with local Pittsburgh favorites. Here’s who’s pulling up so riders can purchase some tasty eats and sweets:

Gus & Yiayia’s – Shaved ice, popcorn, peanuts, pure charm.
Ash + Kris Kitchen – Delicious Mediterranean eats with Vegan + GF options
Millie’s – Ridiculously good ice cream
Pop World – Gourmet real fruit popsicles
Twisted Lemonades – Refreshing, ice-cold sweet and tangy goodness
Kona Ice – Cool down with them at Schenley Plaza if you’re riding the longer routes

What’s next?

Click here to Register Now

1.) Register now! You do not need to choose your route when you register, rather, you can make the decision at your leisure.

The 10 Mile Northside River Loop: A mostly flat, family-friendly ride along the riverfronts. Ride fully on trails and protected bike lanes (~200ft of elevation)
The 25 Mile Steel City Media Local Tour: See the best highlights of the Steel City with this on-street route. There’s some climbing to challenge the average rider (~1100ft of elevation)
The 40 Mile Outside+ Grand Tour: A challenging route for more experienced riders, an opportunity to see most parts of the city and tackle some serious hills (~2500ft of elevation)
The 62 Mile U.S. Steel Epic Endurance Challenge: A metric century ride – for highly experienced riders and strong climbers only! Grind your way to the top of PGH’s iconic hills with ~4800 ft of elevation). All riders must be able to keep a minimum average pace of 10 mph and should drop to follow the 40 mile route if they are having difficulty.

2.) Look out for the UPMC Health Plan Pedal PGH 2025 Digital Ride Guide coming to your email inbox the week of the event. Route maps, GPS downloads, final details, parking info and more are ONLY available in the Ride Guide and will not be circulated to the general public.

Routes will be marked with way-finding signs to guide you around the city along with turn-by-turn directions on the RidewithGPS app. Download Ride With GPS onto your phone and/or bike computer and familiarize yourself with the route when it becomes available.

4.) Get your bike ready: Do an ABC Quick Check here. If your bike needs a tune-up or general service, contact a local shop. Our PedalPGH mechanics are incredible, but they are not miracle workers – make sure to test the bike you will be riding for event day in time to book a service appointment if needed.