Balloons Brews Cruise
- Date Thu 8th October 2026
- Time 5:30PM MDT
- Location Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Price Free - $22.20
- Races 6 races
Event summary
Whether youβre pedaling in the brisk morning air or soaking in the evening glow of the balloons, this family-friendly event promises fun for everyone. Registration includes a balloon and bike pin along with a beer, with options for additional refreshments and donations to support local cycling initiatives. Helmets are encouraged as you ride the scenic North Diversion Channel Trail to Balloon Fiesta Park and back. Donβt miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the magic of the Balloon Fiesta while enjoying great brews and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
SKIP THE CROWD AND CRUISE TO THE ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA WITH US!
MORNING CRUISE AVAILABLE FOR MASS ACCESSION & AN EVENING CRUISE AVAILABLE TO CATCH THE BALLOON GLOW.
PICK YOUR PREFERRED DATE AND TIME DURING REGISTRATION.
EVENING CRUISE-
WHEN- Thursday, October 8th at 5:30PM
MEET UP- La Cumbre Brewing at 3313 Girard NE Albuquerque, NM 87107
MORNING CRUISE-
WHEN- Saturday, October 10th at 5:30AM
WHERE- MEET UP AT CANTEEN BREWHOUSE AT 2381 AZTEC RD ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107
Bike from La Cumbre Brewing (Evening Cruise) or Canteen Brewhouse (Morning Cruise) to Balloon Fiesta Park and back via the North Diversion Channel Trail. This is a closed shared use trail. Helmets arent required but strongly encouraged.
Must sign up to ride with us!
REGISTRATION INCLUDES-
$10- A BALLOON AND BIKE PIN AND A BEER.
$20- A BALLOON AND BIKE PIN, 2 BEERS, AND A DONATION TO BIKEABQ.
OR SIGN UP FOR FREE AND JUST COME RIDE WITH US! (NO PIN OR BEER)
Redeem your Brews Cruise beer(s) post ride at La Cumbre or Canteen Brewhouse. You pick! Beer trading cards are good all weekend.
This is a family friendly event.
Minors must be accompanied by parents or guardians at all times.
Must be 21 to consume alcohol.
ADMISSION TO THE ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA IS NOT INCLUDED.
PURCHASE ADMISSION TICKETS SEPARATELY AT HTTPS://WWW.BALLOONFIESTA.COM/PURCHASE-TICKETS/ [https://www.balloonfiesta.com/purchase-tickets/]
RIDERS MAY CHOOSE NOT TO ENTER THE FIESTA AND VIEW BALLOONS FROM THE TRAIL.
Races
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Evening Cruise Just the Cruise
Thu 8th October 2026 (5:30PM MDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Evening Cruise 1 Beer No Donation
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Thu 8th October 2026 (5:30PM MDT)
$11.60
CLOSED -
Evening Cruise 2 Beers & Donation to BikeABQ
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 8th October 2026 (5:30PM MDT)
$22.20
CLOSED -
Morning Cruise Just the Cruise
Sat 10th October 2026 (5:30AM MDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Morning Cruise 1 Beer No Donation
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 10th October 2026 (5:30AM MDT)
$11.60
CLOSED -
Morning Cruise 2 Beers & Donation to BikeABQ
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 10th October 2026 (5:30AM MDT)
$22.20
CLOSED
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2381 Aztec Rd NE, Albuquerque, 87107, NM, United States
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