Pedal Power

Warm weather brings the promise of outdoor activities — especially if they're cycle-related. The city's passionate, robust and supportive two-wheel community has a packed events calendar catering to riders of all skill levels. Here are just a few races and gatherings, all of which are guaranteed to get your heart pumping. For a more comprehensive list, Bike Cleveland has a detailed, day-by-day calendar with events. Get pedaling!

Slow Roll

Every Monday from May to October
Slow Roll is Cleveland’s coolest way to cruise every Monday night during the warmer months. It's a leisurely-paced, 10-mile ride that attracts hundreds of riders from all walks of life and rolls through the city’s hidden gems. The season kicked off at Wade Oval and will wrap up with a spooktacular finale at Market Square Park around Halloween.

Pan Ohio Hope Ride

July 25 - 28
As the name implies, this popular event, during which riders raise money for the American Cancer Society, is a multi-day ride from Cincinnati to Cleveland. Participants can do the entire route, or simply do a leg or two; the route is divided into four manageable day trips. For those who want a more leisurely ride, there's an option to Create Your Own 328 and cover the mileage across more days using indoor or outdoor bikes. You'll have access to various support options during the ride, including accommodations on college campuses.

Bike MS: Pedal to the Point 2024

Aug. 10 - 11
This race kicks off at Baldwin Wallace University's Durst Hall in Berea and ends at Sawmill Creek Resort, and offers routes of 30, 75 or 100 miles, spread across either one or two days. Some rider options allow you to stay overnight at Sawmill Creek to enjoy food, music, beaches and pool. Better still? The ride is a fundraiser for the National MS Society.

Tri CLE Rock Roll Run

Aug. 18
For the adventurous, the Tri CLE Rock Roll Run is a triathlon of varying lengths, covering all skill levels. A practice swim is available to participants on Aug. 17, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Edgewater Beach. The event ends with a Post Race Party and Awards Ceremony complete with live music and food vendors.

Bike Cleveland Fundo

Aug. 24
The 2024 Bike Cleveland Fundo offers paths of 10, 30 and 60 miles around Cleveland neighborhoods. The race starts and ends at the Edgewater Park-located Cleveland Metroparks Beach House, and features support stops along the way for food and bike repairs, as well as a post-ride nosh.

VeloSano

Sept. 6 - 7
VeloSano (which means "swift cure" in Latin) has a simple premise: People sponsor cyclists, who in turn pledge to raise a certain amount of money corresponding to a bike ride of a certain distance. All of this money goes to cancer research at the Cleveland Clinic. The numbers are impressive: VeloSano has raised $1.9 billion to date. The 2024 Bike to Cure takes place downtown in September, and offers 6, 12, 25, 50, 75 and 100-mile routes.