44th Annual Covered Bridge Classic
Sunday August 20, 2023
New 50 mile distance added for four start locations. Ride half way with your Century friends.
Covered Bridge Classic at a glance
Up to 100 miles
Choose from one of following distances: 35 mi, 50 mi, 65 mi, 100 mi. See route details here.
100% Supported
Seven well-stocked rest stops with varied riding foods, hydration, enthusiastic volunteers, maintenance stations, and SAG support.
worthy cause
Proceeds from the ride benefit the Lancaster Bicycle Club’s grant program. Over $545,000 has been donated for covered bridge restoration and bike-related initiatives since 1999.
Trifecta Option
You can register for three great events at one discounted price. Trifecta Registration includes:
- The Chocolate Tour Saturday August 5, 20233
- The Covered Bridge Ride August 20, 2023
- The Three Creek Century Sunday September 17, 2023
2023 Covered Bridge Classic
Same great format as last year plus a 50 mile option.
The Covered Bridge Classic is a premier Pennsylvania ride now in its 44th year. It offers beautiful routes of 100 mile, 65 mile, 50 mile, and 35 mile routes, (actual mileage may vary), in Lancaster County. Each route traverses through covered bridges and passes Amish farms. All routes cover rolling terrain with moderate climbing.
The multiple start locations were highly preferred in our rider surveys and will be continued in 2023. This minimizes congestion for improved safety.
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There are up to 7 start locations to choose from depending on which distance ride you will be participating in.
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You will be asked to pick a start location and ride distance in the registration process so we can provide you with the correct route information. You can ride any distance that is served from your parking location. Final route information will be sent out closer to ride time.
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There is limited parking capacity at each start location. You will be asked during registration, whether you will be riding, driving or carpooling to the start location.
Start locations are listed from West to East across the route. See map below.
Routes Served |
Parking/Start Location |
Address-click on address for lodging search |
100 & 50 mile routes |
UNTO Global Logistics Center |
1506 Quarry Rd, Mount Joy, PA 17552 |
100 & 50 mile routes |
Manheim Central Middle School |
261 White Oak Rd, Manheim, PA 17545 |
All Routes |
Listrak |
100 W Millport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543 |
All Routes |
Lititz Area Mennonite School |
1050 E Newport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543 |
100, 65, & 35 mile routes |
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center-Brownstown |
231 Snyder Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522 |
100 & 65 mile routes |
Stevens Fire Company |
91 Stevens Rd, Stevens, PA 17578 |
100 & 65 mile routes |
Shady Maple Smorgasbord (not open on Sundays) |
129 Toddy Dr, East Earl, PA 17519 South Parking Lot |
Hampton Inn lodging discount:
Hampton Inn-Ephrata and Mt Joy have collaborated to offer a block of discounted rooms. These discounts are available for as many nights as you wish from Thursday 8/17-Monday 8/21. Reserve by July 21 st online at Hampton Inn-Ephrata Registration Hampton Inn-Mt Joy Registration
Event details and schedule:
- Rolling start: 7 am – 9 am. Riders must start no later than 9 am and end by 4:00 pm.
- Registration cost is $45 for all rides.
- Registration ends when the parking capacity is sold out.
- No day-of registration.
- This is a Rain or Shine event.
- PLEASE NOTE: On-site check-in required to be eligible for SAG and rest stops.
- Helmets are REQUIRED.
- We will have water, Gatorade, and an assortment of riding foods at the rest stops.
- Each route will be well marked.
- The ride is supported with rest stops, SAG Support and mechanical support at the start of the ride and at the rest stops.
- SAG services are for emergencies only.
- All rules of the road must be followed.
- Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult rider.
- Special edition, high quality tech material T-shirts are available for $20 each during the event registration process. Orders must be placed by 7/15. These pre-ordered T-shirts will be available for you at ride check in.
- This years Covered Bridge Classic jersey, and accessories can be ordered directly through our Pactimo online store and will ship directly to you. Click Here
- There will be professional photographers along the ride routes. Ride photos will be available for sale at zenfolio.com/imaginations. Proceeds from all photo purchases will benefit a soon to be named charity.
- Visit our site to find out more about the Club: lancasterbikeclub.net
The Routes
- The 1/2 Classic
- 35 Miles
1774 ft. Climb
3 Rest Stops
- 1/2 Century
- 50 Miles
2249 ft. Climb
4 Rest Stops
- The Classic
- 65 Miles
3344 ft. Climb
5 Rest Stops
- The Century
- 100 Miles
4369 ft. Climb
7 Rest Stops
Thank you to our sponsors! We could not do this without you. Click on their logo for more information.
2023 Sponsors
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