Bikes & Beers Branford 2026

Description

Register for Connecticut's Premier 3rd Annual Bike Ride & Beer Festival 2026! BIKES & BEERS Cycling Event Series is at NEW ENGLAND BREWING for the Best Bike Ride & Beer Event in the business! Ride a 15, 30, or 45-mile route through the beautiful area of Branford Connecticut, followed by a post-ride Beer Festival! Bikes & Beers Branford is the area's premier cycling event departing from NEW ENGLAND BREWING and traveling the scenic roads of coastal Connecticut. All rides feature morning fuel stations, marked routes, GPS turn-by-turn instructions, rest stops, refreshments, ride marshals, and SAG support. Finish back at NEW ENGLAND BREWING for a beer festival atmosphere of rewarding craft beers, live music, a charity raffle & much more!

This is a ride for everyone - All riding levels are welcome!

WHAT IS BIKES & BEERS:

Pick your ride distance and create a team of friends & family (optional) Mark your calendar for a fun day of cycling and craft beer! Pre Ride: Check-in a half hour before your start time We'll provide parking & further ride info in email instructions Enjoy free coffee & fresh pastries Local bike shops offering last-minute tune-ups

The Ride: Ride your distance with ride leaders Fully marked routes & GPS turn-by-turn instructions Mechanical support vehicle Rest stops with snacks & refreshments

Post Ride: It's time to enjoy (2) complimentary beers on us! Official co-branded Bikes & Beers Pint Glass for every rider Bikes & Beers high-quality neoprene koozies Enjoy the food trucks, live music, games Check out our Bikes & Beers merch tent & snack stand Live raffle with $3,000+ in prizes!

Join & Post your photos on our Facebook Page

Keep in touch with your newly made cycling friends!

*Further event information will be communicated in emails after registration and in the days and weeks leading up to event day!

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

Official Bikes & Beers X NEW ENGLAND BREWING 2026 Pint Glass (2) NEW ENGLAND BREWING Craft Beers are ON US! High-Quality Neoprene Beer Koozies Raffle Ticket with a Chance to WIN PRIZES! Collectible Bike Plate - Event Photos! Unique Pretzels & Athletic Non-Alcoholic Beer Entry into the Post-Ride Party with LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLE, GAMES, FOOD TRUCKS & MORE!

FEATURES TO OUR 2026 EVENTS:

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS - At least (3) photographers will be snapping pics of your Bikes & Beers experience during pre-ride, during the ride, and post-ride! We have amazing photo ops! NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER OPTIONS - Still want to ride with us but don't want the alcohol? We now have Athletic Brewing sponsoring all our events! Looks for the blue tent and cooler full of flavorful non-alcoholic brews! COLLECTABLE BIKE PLATES - At check-in, you'll receive a collectible event wristband and bike plate designed just for this event! They look awesome! SPONSOR SNACKS & GIVEAWAYS - Morning coffee, fresh pastries, post-ride pretzel necklaces, recovery protein & much more!

IT'S A CELEBRATION OF CYCLING AND CRAFT BEER!

Riders will also receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a brand-new bike and a ton of other prizes including a private brewery tour and cycling gear!

Benefitting Local Cycling Charities to help improve cycling conditions in your state and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in their mission to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Have fun, and give back!