A FULLY SUPPORTED COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE
Tour de Belt 🚲
Ride the Greenbelt. Bring your people. Discover Harrisburg together.
See Harrisburg Like You’ve Never Ridden It Before
The Tour de Belt is a scenic, fully supported ride that loops around the Capital Area Greenbelt — connecting Harrisburg and its surrounding communities in one unforgettable day on the bike.
It’s fun. It’s social. It’s surprisingly scenic.
And it’s the one time each year you can ride the entire Greenbelt with friends, support, and great vibes all the way around.
Why Ride Tour de Belt?
If you’ve ever finished a ride and thought, “I didn’t know so many cool spots existed around here” — this ride is for you.
- Wildwood Park
- City island
- Martin Luther King Jr Memorial
- Five Senses Garden
- Harrisburg State Hospital
- Farm Show Complex
The route blends city parks, river views, neighborhood connectors, and trail sections that locals love — and many riders discover for the first time.
This isn’t a race. It’s about exploring, connecting, and enjoying the ride.
A Ride That Fits Your Pace
- Ride at your own speed
- Hang out at rest stops
- Take photos
- Meet new people
Whether you ride solo, with friends, as a couple, or as part of a group — you’ll fit right in.
Riding Is Better Together
- Friends riding side by side
- Couples cruising at their own pace
- Small groups forming along the route
Start together, split up if you want, regroup at rest stops, and finish the day together at the Finish Line Fest.
There’s no pressure to stay glued together — just plenty of chances to reconnect.
Got a crew? Bring them and make a day of it.
Explore the Route
18 miles of “wait… this is still Harrisburg?”
- Surprisingly scenic park sections
- Urban riding with personality
- Car-free stretches
- Local community connectors
With Sycamore and Cameron Streets closed to car traffic, Tour de Belt riders get calm, fully protected crossings—making one of South Harrisburg’s busiest areas safer and smoother than ever. It’s a great example of how the Tour prioritizes rider safety while creating a relaxed, confidence-boosting experience through the neighborhood.
What Kind of Bike Do I Need?
Gravel, hybrid, road, mountain, and pedal-assist e-bikes* all work great on the Greenbelt. Bikes with gears are best — the route is mostly flat with some inclines and one hill climb up to Reservoir Park.
About that hill climb: it’s a fun challenge for riders of all skill levels — and one of the best spots to hop off, walk, and get to know someone new.
*E-bikes are welcome at the Tour de Belt. All riders are expected to operate their e-bikes safely, under their own control, and at speeds of 15 mph or less, consistent with shared-use trail conditions. Riders must adjust speed based on crowding, conditions, and location, and always yield to pedestrians, volunteers, and other cyclists to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Fully Supported = Stress-Free Riding
- Start & finish at HACC Harrisburg (Industrial Road)
- Easy, free parking at HACC Harrisburg
- Staggered start every 20 mins
- Clearly marked route
- Volunteers at every major turn
- Staffed road crossings
- Snack & drinks at rest stops
- Portable restrooms available at the start/finish and along the route.
Finish Line Fest🎉
Grab photos with friends and family, refuel at local food trucks, enjoy music, and connect with local businesses and outdoor organizations.
Most riders stick around — because it feels more like a celebration than a finish line.
Why People Come Back Every Year
- Meet like-minded riders
- Ride the entire Greenbelt in one day
- Discover lesser-known local spaces
- Supported, safe, stress-free riding
- A uniquely Harrisburg experience
Ready to Ride?
This ride happens once a year.
It’s the only opportunity to ride the entire Greenbelt in one supported loop — with staffed road crossings, rest stops along the way, and a festival waiting at the finish.
Grab a friend, choose the same start time, and experience the Greenbelt together.
Riding with friends? Select the same start time to stay together on the route.
Common Questions about Tour de Belt
The ride will start at Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg Campus’ West parking lot and follow the 18-mile loop route*.
You will need to enter the main entrance of HACC to get to the West lot.
1 HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110
The event is a show-and-go with the ride starting at 9:00 am and ending at 10:15 am. Select your start time when you register for the event.Â
Upon registration, please select a start time (first-come, first-served) and arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your selected start time to get parked and ready for the line-up. We request you adhere to the selected start time to ensure a safe and smooth ride for all participants.
Option 1 (Recommended): Picking up your t-shirt in advance saves time on event day. Dates coming soon
Option 2: On June 7, shirts will be available for pick-up at HACC – West Parking Lot.
Many riders walk their bikes up the hill at Reservoir Park. You’ll have company. No rider is left behind. Support volunteers in vehicles (SAG wagons) are available to pick up riders and return to HACC Harrisburg campus. The phone number to request a SAG wagon will be found on your wristband. The wristband will be given to you when you pick up your t-shirt.
There will be complimentary snacks at the rest stops. We recommend bringing a refillable water bottle. There will be water jugs at rest areas and at the start/finish line.
Food and beverage trucks will be at the Finish Line Fest with food/drinks for purchase.
All registration is online beginning February 1, 2025. Registration ends at midnight on June 7.Â
Volunteers are the heart and backbone of this event – we can’t do it without you!Â
Special word about our effort to Buckle the Belt
Due to construction in south Harrisburg, our 20-mile loop has been severed. CAGA leadership is working closely with key partners to find a permanent, safe, and environmentally sound way to reconnect the trail or as we like to say Buckle the Belt. Proceeds from Tour de Belt from riders and sponsors will help fund the project. Online donations separate from Tour de Belt can be made at caga.org/buckle-the-belt. Â
Thank you to our Tour de Belt sponsors!
Their support makes this event—and continued investment in the Capital Area Greenbelt—possible. Be sure to visit our sponsors below. Supporting them helps keep the Greenbelt moving forward
