2026 Bike the Bridges, Bands & Brews
About this race
EVENT OVERVIEW Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Location: Joe Di Maggio Drive, Martinez, CA Participants: 1000 Riders Mission: Support for Special Olympics Northern California ABOUT THE RACE Event: The 17th Annual Bike the Bridges | Bands & Brews Goal: Aiming for 1,000 riders for the community fundraiser ride Afterparty: Rocking Bands & Brews at Waterfront Park Routes: Four different routes ranging from 25 miles to 100K THE RIDE Scenic Views: Carquinez and Benicia Bridges Distance Options: 25 mile, 50K, 50 mile, or 100K (62 mi) Registration: For more details, visit here . Support: Support personnel and refueling available throughout the ride THE ROUTES 25 mile ride: $95 50K ride: $100 50 mile ride: $115 100K (62 mi) ride: $120 Prices increase on July 1, 2026 PEDAL THE EXTRA MILE Fundraising: Riders encouraged to raise additional funds Incentives: Earn additional prizes for raising funds Included Items: Commemorative t-shirt, lunch, pint glass, and beer tickets Fundraising Tiers: $300 for long-sleeve t-shirt, $400 for bike jersey RIDE & BREWFEST SCHEDULE 7:30 am: Registration/Check-In opens for 100K riders 8:00 am: Registration/Check-In opens for 50 mile riders 8:30 am: Registration/Check-In opens for 50K riders 9:00 am: Registration/Check-In opens for 25 mile riders Additional schedule details include: 11:00 am: Festival area opens: lunch served, food trucks open, beer service begins 11:15 am: Live band performances start 1:30 pm: Rider awards and acknowledgements 4:00 pm: Festivities end CONTACT INFORMATION For more information or any questions please email BiketheBridges@s…