Real Ale Ride
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Blanco, Texas
- Price $75.20 - $186.50
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of cycling and community at the 16th Annual Real Ale Ride, happening on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in the picturesque town of Blanco, Texas. This vibrant event offers a range of fully supported routes for cyclists of all levels, featuring distances of 15, 30, 50, 60, and 75 miles. Riders will enjoy breathtaking views as they pedal through the stunning Texas Hill Country and alongside the serene Blanco River.
After the ride, participants can unwind at the award-winning Real Ale Brewing Company, where they'll be treated to refreshing craft beers, delicious local food trucks, and lively music. This year's ride not only celebrates the joy of cycling but also pays tribute to the resilience of the Hill Country community, particularly in light of recent recovery efforts following the July 4th floods. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Blanco County Emergency Services Auxiliary, ensuring that those who serve our communities receive vital support. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, scenic beauty, and a shared commitment to giving back!
After the ride, participants can unwind at the award-winning Real Ale Brewing Company, where they'll be treated to refreshing craft beers, delicious local food trucks, and lively music. This year's ride not only celebrates the joy of cycling but also pays tribute to the resilience of the Hill Country community, particularly in light of recent recovery efforts following the July 4th floods. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Blanco County Emergency Services Auxiliary, ensuring that those who serve our communities receive vital support. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, scenic beauty, and a shared commitment to giving back!
Organiser's Description
The best ride in Texas that starts and ends at an award-winning independent brewery, the 16th Annual Real Ale Ride rolls out Saturday, October 18, 2025, in scenic Blanco, TX.
Choose from fully supported routes of 15, 30, 50, 60, or 75 milesall winding through the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country and past the Blanco River. After your ride, celebrate with cold beer, local food trucks, and live music at REAL ALE BREWING COMPANY.
Whether youre keeping it crisp with REAL RIDE LIGHT, riding in style with REAL RIDE CLASSIC, or tapping into the top tier with REAL RIDE VIP, theres a brew-tiful ride-day experience waiting for you.
Proceeds benefit Real Ale Does Real Good, the brewerys charitable initiative supporting meaningful nonprofit work across Texas. The Real Ale Ride focuses on giving back to the Blanco community, whose support and surroundings have shaped Real Ale since 1996. Brewing in the Hill Country has always meant embracing the simpler thingsfresh air, wide-open spaces, and working with your handsand this ride brings that spirit to life.
This years ride is dedicated to the spirit of Hill Country. In the wake of the devastating July 4th floods, first responders from across the regionincluding those from Blanco Countyhave stepped up to support relief and recovery efforts in neighboring communities like Kerrville. The outpouring of support reminds us how connected we all are in the Hill Country.
Proceeds from the 2025 Real Ale Ride will benefit Blanco County Emergency Services Auxiliary [https://www.supportblancofireems.org/], supporting the people who show up when it matters most.
Choose from fully supported routes of 15, 30, 50, 60, or 75 milesall winding through the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country and past the Blanco River. After your ride, celebrate with cold beer, local food trucks, and live music at REAL ALE BREWING COMPANY.
Whether youre keeping it crisp with REAL RIDE LIGHT, riding in style with REAL RIDE CLASSIC, or tapping into the top tier with REAL RIDE VIP, theres a brew-tiful ride-day experience waiting for you.
Proceeds benefit Real Ale Does Real Good, the brewerys charitable initiative supporting meaningful nonprofit work across Texas. The Real Ale Ride focuses on giving back to the Blanco community, whose support and surroundings have shaped Real Ale since 1996. Brewing in the Hill Country has always meant embracing the simpler thingsfresh air, wide-open spaces, and working with your handsand this ride brings that spirit to life.
This years ride is dedicated to the spirit of Hill Country. In the wake of the devastating July 4th floods, first responders from across the regionincluding those from Blanco Countyhave stepped up to support relief and recovery efforts in neighboring communities like Kerrville. The outpouring of support reminds us how connected we all are in the Hill Country.
Proceeds from the 2025 Real Ale Ride will benefit Blanco County Emergency Services Auxiliary [https://www.supportblancofireems.org/], supporting the people who show up when it matters most.
Races
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REAL Ride Light
Incl. $5.20 Fee
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$75.20
Like Real Texas Light, this ride is crisp, refreshing, and doesnt skimp on the good stuff. REAL Ride Light includes everything you need for an unforgettable day on two wheelsyour choice of distance (15, 30, 50, 60, or 75 miles), fully supported scenic routes with SAG, stocked aid stations, pre-ride coffee and snacks, and a post-ride party with 4 half pints of Real Ale beer. You get the full flavor of the Real Ale Ridejust without the tee. No compromises. Just good beer, good roads, and a great time. -
REAL Ride Classic
Incl. $6.10 Fee & 2025 Ride T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$91.10
Love a good ride shirt? Youll get one youll actually want to wear. REAL Ride Classic includes our limited-edition event teeplus everything from REAL Ride Light: your choice of ride distance (15, 30, 50, 60, or 75 miles), full route support, pre-ride coffee and snacks, and a post-ride party with 4 half pints of Real Ale beer. Its the classic ride-day experiencewith a little extra style. Shirts are only available through 9/30/25dont wait to sign up! -
REAL Ride VIP
Incl. $10.60 Fee & 2025 Ride T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$170.60
Skip the lines, park like a pro, and ride in full comfort. REAL Ride VIP includes everything from the Classic tieryour choice of ride distance (15, 30, 50, 60, or 75 miles), full route support, pre-ride coffee and snacks, a post-ride party with 4 half pints of Real Ale beer, and limited-edition shirt*plus these exclusive perks: - VIP Parking Pass right at the brewery (no RVs, buses, or trailersmust fit in a standard space) - VIP Packet Pick-Up on ride morning at the breweryno waiting in line - 1 Complimentary Real Ale 6-pack or 4-pack of your choice - Bonus Real Ale swag to keep the party going VIP tickets are limitedfirst come, first served. Secure your spot before theyre gone! *Shirts are only available through 9/30/25dont wait to sign up! -
REAL Ride VIP + RV
Incl. $11.50 Fee & 2025 Ride T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$186.50
This is the ultimate Real Ale Ride experience. Spend Friday evening hanging out at the brewery, wake up steps from the start line, and roll right into ride dayno traffic, no stress. REAL Ride VIP + RV includes everything from the Classic tieryour choice of ride distance (15, 30, 50, 60, or 75 miles), full route support, pre-ride coffee and snacks, a post-ride party with 4 half pints of Real Ale beer, and a limited-edition event shirt*plus an overnight RV stay on the brewery grounds, featuring: - VIP Overnight RV Parking Pass for 1 RV (max 50) + 1 vehicle Beautiful grassy field at the brewery with prime access No hookups available self-contained RVs only No tents allowed, and all guests must stay inside the RV overnight Arrival by 8pm Friday (10/17) required No vehicle exit before 9:30am Saturday (10/18) - VIP Packet Pick-Up on ride morning at the breweryno waiting in line - 1 Complimentary Real Ale 6-pack or 4-pack of your choice - Bonus Real Ale swag to keep the party going Spots are extremely limitedsecure your overnight space early! *Shirts are only available through 9/30/25dont wait to sign up!
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