Bikes N’Brew : SOLD OUT
EVENT IS SOLD OUT – NO DAY OF REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE
Bikes N’Brew is BACK for 2018 and features 3 different distances 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.
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 along the way, and post ride you’ll receive:
- Samples from featured breweries on the route; up to five samples based on how many you visit
- A pint from our hosts at Forest City Brewing
- Post-ride food
Saturday September 29th
Host: Forest City Brewing 2135 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113 [MAP]
Registration & Check In:
- 9:00am for 40 and 60 mile riders
- 10am for 20 mile riders
Cost:
- Regular Price: $35
- On-Site Registration (if available): $40
What’s Included:
- Cue sheet & map of suggested route
- Passport to be validated at each stop
- Up to 5 post-ride samples of local craft awesomeness
- Post-ride pint of brew from Forest City Brewing
- Post-ride food
Itinerary:
- Check-in (ID & helmet required): 9:00 – 11:00 am @ Forest City Brewing
- All riders on route no later than 11:15 am
- After party: 4:30-6 pm @ Forest City Brewing
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 by bike to earn my samples? The short answer is yes. In a “scavenger hunt” style, you must have your passport marked by breweries to earn samples at the after party. Hit 5? You get 5 samples. Hit only 2? Then you get 2 samples. And? 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 11:15 am. After that, yer on your own. We stress that you obey traffic laws & Ride Responsibly always.
Are there road markings? No. However you will be armed with a cue sheet and maps with suggested routes.
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 yet easy ways from brewery to brewery, it could be a few miles more total, 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.