Bikes N’Brew 2022

September 24, 2022 9:30AM

Bikes N’Brew returns in 2022 for you to explore the latest Cleveland breweries and visit old favorites! Bikes N’Brew is an unsupported bicycle tour through Cleveland’s expanding brew network and surrounding neighborhoods. There will be 20, 40, and 60 mile-ish suggested route options with cue sheets & maps provided – but most riders freeform a route of their own via smartphone.

Limited to the 21 and over crowd and 150 participants, this event is a fundraiser for Bike Cleveland, and a super way to explore the city.

You’ll be issued a passport to validate at each brewery you visit on event day, which will unlock a discount for a future visit within the next 6 months! The more you ride, the more offers you earn! Your entry fee also includes:

  • A post-ride pint from our hosts at Forest City Brewery
  • Post-ride food from Sainato’s Italian Restaurant

Saturday, September 24th

Host & Start/Finish: Forest City Brewery – – 2135 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113 [MAP]

Registration & Check In:

  • Starting at 9:30am for 40 and 60 mile riders
  • Starting at 10:30am for 20 mile riders
  • All riders should depart no later than 11:45

Cost:

  • Regular Price: $40
  • On-Site Registration (if available): $50

What’s Included:

  • Maps of suggested routes
  • Passport to be validated at each stop to unlock discounts for future visits
  • Post-ride pint of brew from Forest City Brewery
  • Post-ride food

Itinerary:

  • Check-in (ID & helmet required): 9:30 – 11:30 am @ Forest City Brewery
  • All riders on route no later than 11:45 am
  • After party: 3:00-5 pm @ Forest City Brewery

Stay connected and invite friends at the Facebook Event!

Bikes N’ Brew is a FUNDRAISER and happens rain or shine…so NO REFUNDS will be issued.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be 21 or over? Yes. We will check your ID upon check-in. Also, there will be a waiver to sign.

What if it rains and I already signed up? The ride is rain or shine. If you don’t feel like riding, consider your monies a great donation to Bike Cleveland and come join the after party. But really? Do you melt in the rain? RIDE YOUR BIKE!  Bikes N’ Brew is a FUNDRAISER and happens rain or shine…so NO REFUNDS will be issued.

Do I have to visit each brewery? No. Go to as many as you like. Each brewery has a different offer that you will be able to use on a future visit. Remember to RIDE RESPONSIBLY and SAFELY.

Is this a group ride? Will we have a leader? No and nope. The rolling start is between the time you check in and 11:45 am. After that, yer on your own.  We stress that you obey traffic laws & Ride Responsibly always.

Is the course marked? No. However you will be armed with a cue sheet and maps with suggested routes. Most riders use their smartphones to navigate between points.

I see you said -ish miles up top. Is it more than 20 or 40 or 60? Depending on routing, roads, conditions, and most logical ways from brewery to brewery, it could be a few miles more or less, but we’ll do our best to keep it there or under. Pretty sure you will be having so much fun that you won’t even notice, though.

Should I bring a lock? Yes, a lock is recommended. And a HELMET IS REQUIRED.

What if I break down on the route? Can I call someone? A friend, sure. However this is an unsupported ride. (Read: No SAG) Please be sure your bike is in good working order and you have supplies to help you out on the road. Also, the cue sheet / map will note Bike Cleveland member bike shops along the routes.

Is this on roads or paths? Both. All riders should be comfortable with sharing the road and should obey all traffic laws.

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