Bikes N’Brew Rider Information
Thank you for supporting Bike Cleveland by riding Bikes N’ Brew this Saturday, September 24th! Please take a moment to read all of the instructions to ensure your ride goes smoothly. If you have additional questions please contact – jason@bikecleveland.org
A CRITICAL NOTE UP FRONT: Bikes N’ Brew is NOT a bar crawl. All participants are expected to ride responsibly & follow all traffic laws while riding this event. This is an unsupported bicycle tour, so bring snacks and water and/or plan to make a lunch stop along the way to keep your hunger at bay until the after-party.
BRING YOUR ID TO CHECK IN & HELMETS ARE REQUIRED
GETTING TO FOREST CITY BREWING & PARKING
There is a pretty good amount of on-street parking at and around the host brewery. If things are full, there is plenty of other parking within a short riding distance to the brewery.
Click Here for directions to Forest City
RIDE CHECK-IN
When you arrive please proceed to the Check-in area to sign the necessary waiver and collect your rider wrist band.
HAVE YOUR ID WITH YOU!
Riders can check in at the following times:
60 Mile Riders: Check in from 9:30am-10am | Roll out by 10:30 am
40 Mile Riders: Check in from 9:30am-10:30am | Roll out by 11:00am
20 Mile Riders: Check in from 10:30am-11am | Roll out by 11:30am
Checking in early for shorter distances will likely lead to you arriving at breweries before they are open! Most open at 11am.
RIDE INFO
Once checked in, enjoy your day casually touring Cleveland and its growing brewery network. Maps are provided with suggested routes (linked below), but you are welcome to improvise or take your favorite routes to the participating locations.
You will be given a “passport” at check-in that lists participating breweries and their addresses. Present this at each location for validation of your visit, and bring it back with you to the finish party for validation of the offers. Take your time, grab lunch and/or snacks along the way, but pay attention to the time – you need to be back at Forest City for the after-party which runs from 3:00-5:00.
ROUTE PROFILES
Riders will receive a route map and cue sheet of suggested routes at check-in. Courses WILL NOT be marked! If you would like to review or download the routes for your GPS/phone prior to the ride, click the appropriate link below:
Remember, Bikes N’ Brew is a rules of the road ride and the streets will be open to motor vehicle traffic. For your safety and the safety of other ride participants, you are required to follow all traffic laws.
INCLEMENT WEATHER & SAG
Bikes N’ Brew is an unsupported ride. Please be prepared to handle roadside repairs on your own or within your group. Bringing snacks and/or making a lunch stop is advisable!
Ohio weather can be wildly diverse. The ride will continue during both rain and sunshine. Be prepared for anything and make sure you have accessories for inclement weather.
Sunshine = Ride continues
Rain = Ride continues
Thunder = Ride continues, proceed with caution
Visible Lightning = If ride has not started it will be delayed. If ride has started, you should seek immediate shelter wherever possible until the storm passes (under an overpass, convenience store, etc.)
Bikes N’ Brew is a FUNDRAISER and happens rain or shine…so NO REFUNDS will be issued.