8/10 Ardmore Rock n' Ride outdoor bike race & music festival - Expect road closures and detours

The 5th annual Ardmore Rock n' Ride outdoor bike race & music festival will be back on this Sunday, 8/10! Expect road closures and detours around Maido, If you plan to come shop with us, expect delays, especially if you drive to the area.

🚲Where Can I Park?🎶

Via Montgomery Ave:

– Suburban Square Parking Garage (enter via Glen Rd)

– West Lot (enter via Montgomery – Racer Parking)

Via Lancaster Ave, the best parking options are:

– Cricket Avenue Garage (enter via Cricket Ave/Cricket Terrace)

– Ardmore West Lot (enter via Lancaster & Ardmore Ave)

– Street Parking throughout the south side of Ardmore

Getting to Ardmore via Train (Strongly Encouraged):

– Trains stop in Ardmore from the western suburbs and from center city almost every hour on Saturdays, and drop right in the middle of the festival site

– Be sure to check the Saturday/Sunday schedule

🚲What Road Closures Can I Expect?🎶

– 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

– Lancaster Ave between Church Rd & Ardmore Ave

– Church Rd between Sibley Ave & Lancaster Ave

– Sibley Ave between Church Rd & Coulter Ave

– Coulter Ave between Llanfair Ave & Anderson Ave

– Anderson Ave between Montgomery Ave & Lancaster Ave

– Station Ave between Lancaster Ave & Anderson Ave

– St. James St between Montgomery Ave & Coulter Ave

🚲What Road Detours Will Be Accessible to Drivers?🎶

Montgomery Avenue will be the easiest way to get around Ardmore while Lancaster Ave is closed on 8/10.

If traveling on Lancaster Ave heading west:

– To bypass Ardmore, turn left onto Wynnewood Rd (by Whole Foods), right onto Haverford Rd (by The Head Nut), right onto Ardmore Ave, and left onto Lancaster Ave

– To go towards Rock N Ride (Schauffele Plaza) + local businesses on the south side of Lancaster Ave, from either Wynnewood Rd OR Church Rd, turn right onto E. Athens Ave and navigate through the neighborhood.

If traveling on Lancaster Ave headed east:

– To bypass Ardmore, turn right onto Ardmore Ave, left onto Haverford Rd (by The Head Nut), left onto Wynnewood Rd, and right onto Lancaster Ave

– To go towards Rock N Ride (Schauffele Plaza) + local businesses on the south side of Lancaster Ave, turn right onto Ardmore Ave, left onto School Lane, then left onto Cricket Ave (to get to Cricket Ave South Parking Lot

🚲What Time Are Each Of The Events?🎶

Bike Races:

– 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

– Race Route: Starts on Lancaster Ave between Ardmore Music Hall and Schauffele Plaza. Racers will make right turns onto Anderson Ave, Coulter Ave, Sibley Ave, Church Rd, and back down the Lancaster Ave Straightaway

Schauffele Plaza (Live Music, Food & Bev, etc.):

– 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM

– Live Music Begins @ 12:00 PM

– Parking will be available shortly after 7PM, once the festival clears out

– Please proceed with caution as crews will be working to clear the lot, break down the stage, tents, and vendors.

Lancaster Ave (Race Registration, Family Fun Zone, Food & Bev, Shop The Ave)

– 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Suburban Square (Live Music, Food & Bev, Shop the Square)

– Race Spectating: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

– Live Music & Festival Vending: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

– Shopping the Square: Individual store, services, and restaurant hours may vary. Please contact merchants directly for their hours of operation.

Full details: 🔗https://ardmorerocknride.com/