Bike Pittsburgh will hold its annual PedalPGH Fundraiser at the end of the month, calling 3,000 cyclists to ride around the city and invest in the future of biking infrastructure.

The event calls people of all ages from all over the country to the largest bike ride in Western Pennsylvania.

“At PedalPGH there is a route for everyone,” Bike PGH events manager Caitlyn Brooke said in a press release. “The event welcomes riders of all ages, abilities, and experience levels to discover Pittsburgh by bike.”

Julie Walsh, senior communications and marketing manager at BikePGH, said the event’s route changes each year.

This year, riders looking for an easier route can opt for PedalPGH’s 10-mile bike ride, which starts at Allegheny Commons Park, loops around Manchester, and then takes the Three Rivers Heritage Trail to Millvale before returning to the park.

Intermediate riders can choose the 25-mile route, which runs through Pittsburgh’s North Side, East End, South Side, and Downtown.

Experienced riders who can sign up for a 53-mile bike ride along Pittsburgh’s longest protected bike lane. The trail climbs over 3700 feet, and is only recommended to riders who can maintain an average of 10-12 MPH over the entire 53-mile course.

Justine Volka, 30 of the city’s South Side neighborhood, said she used to think that biking was just for kids.

“I never really took it seriously as like a means of transportation until recently,” Volka said.

Originally from Michigan, Volka said she joined up after moving here and watching the event move through her neighborhood.

Volka did the 25-mile route last year.

“I think Pittsburgh is actually a really good city for bike commuting,” Volka said. “I feel like it could give some of the more famous bike cities like Portland, Oregon or Amsterdam a run for their money, despite the hills.”

PedalPGH has grown into Bike PGH’s largest fundraiser, bringing in over $1.5 million through its sign-ups. Walsh said the proceeds have gone into ensuring that the biking infrastructure in Pittsburgh is maintained and expanded.

“Pittsburgh is a biking city, but we all belong here,” Walsh said. “We deserve safer streets, so it’s really a great way to make that statement.”

Pedal PGH begins on Aug. 30 in Allegheny Commons Park. Start times for each ride are rolling.

Gas powered bikes are prohibited, but street legal e-bikes are allowed.