2026 Bike the Bridges, Bands & Brews
Martinez, CA
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Joe Di Maggio Drive, Martinez CA
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57–81°F · low rain risk
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58–71°F
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64–101°F
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52–83°F
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56–77°F
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57–92°F
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64–99°F
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51–74°F
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62–75°F
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50–78°F
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52–62°F
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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 [email protected].
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