Philly Bike Expo 2026

[Dan Dunmire]

Anyone else thinking about going this year?

[tío ryan]

Yes, I'm very much looking forward to it! I plan on taking Amtrak from NYC like I did last year. 

[Conway Bennett]

I'll be in Philly for an alumni event the day before, so I am planning on attending.

[Julian Westerhout]

I'm planning on being there. Will be combining it with a visit to family in MD. 

Last year there were several fun rides Saturday evening and Sunday morning that were Riv-centric/adjacent. Nothing on the schedule yet -- hopefully something similar will happen this year, officially or not. 

Julian Westerhout

Bloomington, IL 

[Josh Brown]

Anyone opening the thread and looking for the dates of the Philly bike expo: it's March 14 & 15

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Josh

[Roberta]

I’ll be there and am local (I can walk to the event, but I’ll ride there and take advantage of the bike valet parking). I’m happy to help anyone with local information. 

Get your hotel room now. They seem to be going fast and expensively. 

For anyone who wants to come early and want to go on bike rides, I recommend:

1. the Schuylkill river Trail west to Valley Forge, one way is 20 miles from center city Philadelphia but if you want a longer ride, just keep on riding.  

2.  Another nice trail is at Washington Crossing State Park on the tow path.  30 miles from Philadelphia or Septa commuter train to the Yardley Station.  

 3. A shorter ride is over the Ben Franklin Bridge to New Jersey and south along the waterway in Camden, past the aquarium, Rutgers U, and the submarine (with a tour). About 10 miles each way. 

Tim commented about perhaps leading a ride.  He rides a tall Sam hillbourne. 

https://phillybikeexpo.com

Roberta

Philadelphia 

[Rusty Click]

Hi Roberta,

I am hoping to make my first BikeExpo, but haven't cleared the calendar yet.  I don't know if I'm bringing one of my Riv's or just driving in from Pittsburgh and could use a recommendation on a hotel in the vicinity.  I can make the reservation now and cancel if needed I suppose!

Thanks in Advance.

Rusty Click

Pgh, PA

[Rusty Click]

Hi Julian,

If I'm there, it would be great to see you and maybe join for a ride...even if It isn't Iowa!  There is an idea...maybe we could convince some of the Riv Sisters to experience RAGBRAI!

Rusty Click

Pgh, PA

[Roberta]

For RAGBAI, speak with Leah and Pam.  They will both be there and Pam usually has a very interesting talk.  I will cheer you on from Philadelphia.

Everything downtown will be close, but sometimes pricy.  One person told me she's staying at the Wyndham Hotel at 400 Arch Streets, about 7-9 blocks away, up Arch street, depending on the entrance they want us to use.  Every Philadelphia block is 1/10th of a mile, so that is a quick walk or bike ride to Broad Street.  She says price is good.

Others are staying at the recommended host hotel.  Here's a direct link from the Bike Expo's page: https://book.passkey.com/event/51141621/owner/8399/home. This hotel is about a block away.

We also checked out the Hilton Garden Inn on 11th and Arch streets and they were selling out of rooms and the ones available were $350/night.

Andy C. from Pittsburgh and some others stay along the Schylkill River trail at one of the hotels and ride in.  A nice 15 mile way to start the day.  If anyone does this, contact me for info on riding thru Manyunk, about a one mile road part of the SRT.  Everything else is off road.

Anything in historic district, center city, or Chinatown is very close.

I look forward to meeting everyone.

Roberta

[Julian Westerhout]

Rusty, 

I hope you make it to Philly -- will be good to see you again (and to ride a bit!)

Julian 

[Johnny Alien]

The way its going up here we will probably still be completely frozen when this rolls around

[Spencer Robinson]

I am attending this year, never been so I am looking forward to it. Not sure if I will bring my Riv…probably a single speed beater so I can lock up without worry…but maybe. 

On Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:16:23 AM UTC-5 d4du...@gmail.com wrote:

[Roberta]

My first post disappeared so hopefully you don’t have to see two of these. 

I look forward to meeting you after following you on Instagram for years  

There is a wonderful and free bike valet service run by a local nonprofit community bike center.   We get a ticket that we need to claim our bike and I feel very secure locking my bike there.   On the city streets, I do a dual lock up – – heavy duty U lock for frame and back wheel to immovable object, and a U lock between front wheel and frame to protect my Dyno wheel.  However, do what makes you comfortable.  Philadelphia is flat so a single speed will work just fine.

If you’re coming down on the PA side on I-95, you might consider a stop at Washington’s Crossing State Park to ride the tow path. It’s my favorite ride in the region.

Roberta

Philadelphia

[Spencer Robinson]

Hi Roberta, 

Thanks for the info! I think i first met you at the 25th anniversary ride at Miniwaska , i look forward to seeing you in Philly

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[Roberta]

Oh, I think that’s right!  I was new to the Rivendell scene then and it was a first meeting everybody there. It was a beautiful ride, but I was dying on the hills since there’s basically none here.

Roberta