RIDE FOR LOVE
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- 100+ mi
- Price
- $25
From the Organizer
RIDE FOR LOVE
SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH
Jaffa Shrine Center
Registration Pricing
Pre-Registration: $25
Day of Event: $30
Schedule
Registration: 9:00 AM
Kickstands Up: 11:30 AM
Registration Includes
Ride T-Shirt (while supplies last)
Dinner: Italian Sausage, Fries, Murf's Potato Salad
Door Prize Drawings
JoJo Mobile Entertainment
*Benefits Shriners Children's Philadelphia
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Altoona 3 W, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Altoona, PA
Population
43,508
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,173 ft
Nearest Airport
AOO
Altoona Blair County Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 96 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at RIDE FOR LOVE, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
52
Days to train
- Race
- RIDE FOR LOVE
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Cycling events range from casual gran fondos to competitive road races. What they share is the sustained effort of putting miles behind you under your own power.
It's a sport that rewards pacing judgment as much as raw fitness. If you're new to cycling events, a local bike shop fitting is worth the investment.
Cycling
Gran fondo, century rides, and road races. Built around sustained effort and pacing judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the RIDE FOR LOVE?
- RIDE FOR LOVE is a cycling race held in Altoona, Pennsylvania on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more cycling races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the RIDE FOR LOVE?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Altoona, Pennsylvania at Jaffa Shrine Center 2200 Broad Avenune. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the RIDE FOR LOVE?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
RIDE FOR LOVE
Aug 8, 2026