Art Commission gives expedited approval and accolades, giving bike riders unprecedented safety as well as bottomless snack

PITTSBURGH, PA – A new way to protect bicyclists is in town, and it is hot and delicious. One passerby remarked, “This reminds me of my favorite hot dogs from BottleDogs by Bottlerocket, oh boy how I love those dawgs.”

— Ok, fine, I am your April Fool. While we would actually love every bike lane in Pittsburgh to be protected, here’s something that really is brand new and super true:

**NO JOKE: Hot Dog fun is coming your way this May, with BikePGH’s first-ever Spring Bike Picnic!**

Come ride the bike network you helped build, and help power what comes next.

For over 20 years, BikePGH and supporters have been advocating for a safe and connected bike network. As the gaps fill in, it’s time to see how it all connects and celebrate the community that keeps pushing Pittsburgh toward safer, more joyful streets.

Close out National Bike Month with a fundraiser ride and picnic that celebrates the progress we’ve made together. Starting and ending at Frick Environmental Center, this 15-mile marshaled loop will roll past key infrastructure wins. After the ride, roll back over to Frick Environmental Center for hot dogs (vegan option, too!), hangs, and good company to celebrate the progress we’ve made over the past 20+ years of connecting the bike network.

What to Expect

What: BikePGH’s Spring Bike Picnic

When: Saturday, May 30, 2026

• 9:30 AM – Arrive between 9:30AM – 10:15 AM to check in and get your wristband. Please proceed to the Ride Start line and have wristband visible.
• 10:30 AM – Marshaled Ride Starts
• 12:00 PM – Lunch provided by Bottle Dogs

Where: Start and End at Frick Environmental Center – 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Why: Come ride the bike network you helped build, and help power what comes next.

Route: This 15 mile ride will roll through key infrastructure wins like:

• Forbes + Braddock upgraded intersection to get in & out of the Forbes Ave Protected Bike Lanes
• Forbes Ave Protected Bike Lanes restoring a critical connection for east of Frick Park
• The protected bike lanes of the Penn Circle Conversion Project
• Bloomfield/Friendship Neighborway
• Penn Ave Bike Lane (22nd to 31st) in the Strip District
• Gold Way / Melwood Neighborway connecting North Oakland to Polish Hill
• Ellsworth Neighborway
• Beechwood Bike Lane
• See more at bikepgh.org/picnic

The navigation link (via Ride with GPS) for this marshaled, on-street ride will be emailed to registered riders the week of the event. Note: This route is NOT marked with turn by turn signage, so please stay with the group and marshals if you do not have navigation.

What’s included in your $35 ticket:

• 15-mile marshaled on-street bike ride touring some of the city’s best bike lanes
• outdoor picnic party at the Finish Line with food, fun, and lawn games
• free hot dog with all the fixins (vegan dogs available) + n/a beverage

What else to know:

• buy a drink from Vital Sips mobile coffee truck before you roll out
• purchase a cool down treat from Kona Ice at the picnic
• BYO picnic blanket or raise $100 as a Fundraiser ticket holder and we’ll give you a special one!

Ticket Tiers:

• option 1: $35 Admission + $100 Fundraising commitment* to get prize
• option 2: $35 General Adult Admission
• option 3: $15 Youth (kids under 18)

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