Cyclists from across the region are gearing up for the return of Lake Erie Cyclefest, a 4-day long celebration of two wheels and Erie County’s most scenic routes. Kicking off Thursday, July 24, and continuing through Sunday, July 27, this year’s event features six unique rides tailored to every skill level, from downtown slow rolls to mountain bike trails and sunrise lake loops.

Cyclefest brings together local nonprofit hosts like Asbury Woods, Because You Care, Inc., Bike Erie, Erie Downtown Partnership, Northern Allegheny Mountain Bike Association, and Presque Isle Partnership to organize rides spanning pavement, gravel, and everything in between.

Whether riders are here for the vineyards, beaches, or backroads, the goal is the same: explore Erie County by bike while supporting a great cause.

Here's the ride lineup:

Thursday, July 24
Downtown Slow Roll
Hosted by Erie Downtown Partnership & Bike Erie
Perry Square - Check-in at 5 PM, roll at 6 PM

Friday, July 25
Grape Escape Ride
Hosted by Because You Care, Inc.
South Shore Winery - 50mile ride at 8:30 AM, 25mile at 9:30 AM

Saturday, July 26
Tour de West County
Hosted by Asbury Woods
Asbury Woods Nature Center - 50mile ride at 8 AM, 25mile at 9 AM, 12mile at 10 AM

Six Mile Creek Classic
Hosted by Northern Allegheny Mountain Bike Association
Six Mile Creek Park - Check-in at 9 AM, ride at 10 AM

Sunday, July 27
Presque Isle Sunrise Ride
Hosted by Presque Isle Partnership
Presque Isle - Check-in at 5:30 AM, ride at 6 AM

See Spot Ride (Ride for Animal Rescue)
Hosted by Because You Care, Inc.
McKean Elementary - 40mile ride at 9 AM, 25mile at 9:30 AM, 10mile at 9:45 AM

Details on registration, route maps, and more are available at lakeeriecyclefest.org.