65-Mile Classic Route
Our 65-mile route starts at 6th and Race Streets in Center City Philadelphia and ends at the Showboat in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Starting promptly at 7am, riders make their way over the Ben Franklin Bridge then continue through the back roads of scenic South Jersey all the way to Atlantic City.
Starting Line
The starting line takes place outside of the Philadelphia Police Headquarters on Race Street spanning from 6th Street to 8th Street. This is a great place for riders to meet up with their teams, catch up with friends, and take photos with our event banner and iconic "A Friend" statue, which shows an officer holding a child.
We recommend arriving no later than 6:30am and having a friend drop you off, riding your bike in, or taking public transportation. There is metered street parking or there are plenty of lots where you can pay for parking. Most, but not all, street parking is free on Sunday. Please read all signs where you park, as some streets are not free and have time limits. Click here for a list of nearby parking garages.
Route & Timing
All riders must be off the roads by 1:30pm. If you are still on the roads at 1:30pm, a support vehicle will pick up you and your bike and drive you to the finish line. The time chart below will help you successfully complete the ride. The chart is based on a 12mph rider speed and allows for a 10 minute break at each rest stop.
Start Riding – 7:00 a.m. (16 miles to next Rest Stop)
Rest Stop #1 – arrive by 8:30 a.m. (18 miles to next Rest Stop)
Rest Stop #2 – arrive by 10:10 a.m. (10.75 miles to next Rest Stop)
Rest Stop #3 – arrive by 11:15 a.m. (9 miles to next Rest Stop)
Rest Stop #4 – arrive by 12:10 a.m. (9.95 miles to Finish Line)
Arrive at Finish Line – 1:30 p.m. (65 miles)
65-MILE ROUTE TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS 2023
Rest Stops
All of our rest stops are stocked with water, Gatorade, fruit and snacks. We also have first aid and bike support set up at each stop should you have any issues along the way.
REST STOP 1 |
REST STOP 2/30-MILE START |
REST STOP 3 |
REST STOP 4 |
Please remember all of our rest stops and a majority of the route are staffed by volunteers, and all food and beverages are donated. Please be respectful, do not litter and make sure to clean up after yourself before you begin riding again. Thank you to all of our volunteers who station each rest stop!