FAQ
What Do I Get With My Registration? Event registration includes a ride entry, official Bikes & Beers 2021 pint glass, (2) complementary full pour beers, event bib, raffle ticket and add-on items available in the checkout process - pick up everything on event day after the ride portion of the event!
What makes Bikes & Beers events unique? Bikes, beers, and charitable giving to your local bicycle advocacy. We combine the amazing worlds of cycling and craft beer. Enjoy the fun ride and come back to an awesome after party with plenty of beer, live music, and games! The most fun you’ll have on two wheels!
How Do I Refer Friends? When you complete your checkout you'll receive a unique URL link. Send that to your friends and ask them to register using that link (you'll also get a copy in your confirmation email). They will be automatically credited as your referrals and you'll receive a $30 CREDIT cash back once you hit 5 referrals! After 5 referrals, you can try to refer 10 friends and 15 friends to get a VIP T-shirt and VIP Jersey respectively! Your charitable contribution will of course still be sent to our charity partners!
What Are the Riding Options? 15, 30, and 45-mile cycling routes for each of our events. Routes are published on ridewithgps.com (more details in your confirmation email). We recommend the 50 & 45-mile routes for moderate/experienced riders. The 15-mile route is designed for novice/moderate riders.
Is this a Race? Bikes & Beers is a fun way for cyclists of all levels to get out and enjoy the road. This is NOT a race.
What are your new Covid-19 safety protocols? Please visit our website HERE for a full list of safety measures we are taking to make sure our host brewery, riders, employees, and volunteers remain safe during the event.
Can I ride with a child/pet in a trailer? To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all riders, Bikes & Beers does not permit riding with trailers/strollers.
Is the post-ride party family friendly? Yes! Bring your family and friends! The post-ride after party, held at host brewery, is a great place to relax and enjoy some delicious craft beer
Will the event be held rain or shine? Yes, all events will be held rain or shine. Unless the whether is to the point where riding is very dangerous.
Is there a time limit on completion? No. However, the after party raffle will be conducted no later than 1:30pm and last call to redeem beer coupons will be 1:45pm.
What are some things I shouldn’t ride without? Helmets are required. We also strongly suggest bringing a water bottle for easy fill-ups along the route to stay hydrated!
What’s the check-in process? All event check-in is done the morning of. Check-in is very fast. Please arrive at least 30-minutes prior to your individual start time with a valid ID. Pick up all included or pre-purchased merchandise during the post-ride party.
What kind of bike should I bring? A road bike is best for all the courses, but any bike type will do! We love seeing awesome, creative bikes out on the course!
How much of the registration fee is donated? Everyone one of our events donates 25% of proceeds to a local cycling advocacy group to improve cycling conditions in cities and areas that we visit. This is our way of giving back to the communities that help host our events! We've raised $100,000+ in donations since our founding in 2013.
Who is presenting this event? The event is presented by BIKES & BEERS. Our events bring cyclists of all levels together for a fun weekend ride followed by a festival-like brewery atmosphere with plenty of games, food, music, and of course… BEER! Having our first event in 2013, By working with independent craft breweries & local cycling charities, we were able to grow our event schedule year after year. We've now held events at over 40 breweries, in 18 states, and over 50,000 participating cyclists!
What are your transfer, deferral, and refund policies? Bikes & Beers is launching all new transfer and deferral policies to better accommodate the challenges of the 2021 summer and fall cycling season. Please see our full list of Policies HERE. In the event that you register for a Bikes & Beers event and cannot participate, there are no refunds UNLESS you wish to transfer or defer your registration BEFORE the cut-off date described on the Policies Page
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