Bikes & Beers Branford

  • Date Sat 16th August 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Branford, Connecticut
  • Price $25.00 - $69.00
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances Ultra

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of cycling and craft beer at the Bikes & Beers Branford event on Saturday, August 16, 2025! Taking place at the scenic Stony Creek Brewery in Branford, South Central Connecticut, this premier bike ride and beer festival invites participants of all riding levels to choose from three thrilling routes: 15, 30, or 45 miles.

Experience the beauty of coastal Connecticut as you ride through marked routes with GPS instructions, and enjoy well-stocked rest stops along the way. After the ride, celebrate your achievement with two complimentary craft beers, live music, food trucks, and a chance to win amazing prizes in a charity raffle. Join fellow cycling enthusiasts for a day filled with fun, community, and a commitment to local cycling charities and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of cycling and craft beer!

Organiser's Description

REGISTER FOR CONNECTICUT'S PREMIER 2ND ANNUAL BIKE RIDE & BEER FESTIVAL 2025! BIKES & BEERS CYCLING EVENT SERIES IS AT STONY CREEK BREWERY 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 STONY CREEK BREWERY AND TRAVELING THE SCENIC ROADS OF COASTAL CONNECTICUT. ALL RIDES FEATURE MORNING FUEL STATIONS, MARKED ROUTES, GPS TURN-BY-TURN INSTRUCTION, REST STOPS, REFRESHMENTS, RIDE MARSHALS, AND SAG SUPPORT. FINISH BACK AT STONY CREEK BREWERY 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 [https://www.facebook.com/BicycleBeer]

* 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 STONY CREEK BREWERY 2025 Pint Glass
* (2) STONY CREEK BREWERY 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 2025 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 [https://www.cff.org/] in their mission to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. HAVE FUN, AND GIVE BACK!

Races

  • 45 MILE (8:00 AM Start Time)

    Incl. $2.82 Fee

    Sat 16th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $69.00

    Riding Level Suggestion: Experienced Cyclists 45-Mile ride departing from STONY CREEK BREWERY @ 8:00 AM and traveling through the beautiful area of Branford, CT. All rides will feature morning fuel stations, rest stops with refreshments, and will finish up back at STONY CREEK for some rewarding craft beers!
  • 45 MILE (8:30 AM Start Time)

    Incl. $2.82 Fee

    Sat 16th August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $69.00

    Riding Level Suggestion: Experienced Cyclists 45-Mile ride departing from STONY CREEK BREWERY @ 8:30 AM and traveling through the beautiful area of Branford, CT. All rides will feature morning fuel stations, rest stops with refreshments, and will finish up back at STONY CREEK for some rewarding craft beers!
  • 30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time)

    Incl. $2.48 Fee

    Sat 16th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $59.00

    Riding Level Suggestion: Moderate to Experienced Cyclists 30-Mile ride departing from STONY CREEK BREWERY @ 9:00 AM and traveling through the beautiful area of Branford, CT. All rides will feature morning fuel stations, rest stops with refreshments, and will finish up back at STONY CREEK for some rewarding craft beers!
  • 30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)

    Incl. $2.48 Fee

    Sat 16th August 2025 (9:30AM EDT)

    $59.00

    Riding Level Suggestion: Moderate to Experienced Cyclists 30-Mile ride departing from STONY CREEK BREWERY @ 9:30 AM and traveling through the beautiful area of Branford, CT. All rides will feature morning fuel stations, rest stops with refreshments, and will finish up back at STONY CREEK for some rewarding craft beers!
  • 15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)

    Incl. $2.14 Fee

    Sat 16th August 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $49.00

    Riding Level Suggestion: All Cyclists Welcome! 15-Mile ride departing from STONY CREEK BREWERY @ 10:00 AM and traveling through the beautiful area of Branford, CT. All rides will feature morning fuel stations, rest stops with refreshments, and will finish up back at STONY CREEK for some rewarding craft beers!
  • Post-Ride Entry Only

    Incl. $1.33 Fee

    Sat 16th August 2025 (11:15AM EDT)

    $25.00

    Enjoy all the perks of the after-party without cycling! Includes the Bikes & Beers pint glass, 2 beers, a koozie, and a raffle ticket! *We will check you in around 10:45 AM when cyclists start returning back from the ride.

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Location

STONY CREEK BREWERY - 5 Indian Neck Ave, Branford, 06405, CT, United States

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