Bikes & Beers San Diego

About the Event

Register for California's 14th Annual Bike Ride & Beer Festival 2026! BIKES & BEERS Cycling Event Series is back at ALESMITH BREWING COMPANY for the Best Bike Ride & Beer Event in the business! Ride a 15, 30, or 45-mile route through the beautiful area of San Diego, California followed by a post-ride Beer Festival! Bikes & Beers SAN DIEGO is the area's premier cycling event departing from ALESMITH BREWING COMPANY and traveling the scenic roads of San Diego, CA. All rides feature morning fuel stations, marked routes, GPS turn-by-turn instruction, rest stops, refreshments, ride marshals, and SAG support. Finish back at ALESMITH BREWING COMPANY 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 $2,000+ in prizes!
Join & Post your photos on our Facebook Page
- 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 ALESMITH 2026 Pint Glass
(2) ALESMITH Craft Beers are ON US!
High-Quality Neoprene Beer Koozies
Raffle Ticket with a Chance to WIN PRIZES!
Collectable Bike Plate - Event Photos!
Unique Pretzels & Athletic Non-Alcoholic Beer
Entry into the Post-Ride Party with LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLE, GAMES, FOOD TRUCKS & MORE!

NEW TO OUR 2026 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 the cycling conditions in your area. Have fun, and give back!

Races Offered

45 MILE (8:00 AM Start Time)

Oct 10, 2026

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08:00

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$71.87

45 MILE (8:30 AM Start Time)

Oct 10, 2026

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08:30

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$71.87

30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time)

Oct 10, 2026

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09:00

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$62.11

30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)

Oct 10, 2026

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09:30

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$62.11

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)

Oct 10, 2026

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10:00

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$52.34

Post-Ride Entry Only

Oct 10, 2026

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11:00

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$23.04

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in San Diego.

thermostat Temperature

14.4° / 23.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.7° / 22.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 57m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:53

nightlight Sunset

18:14

About San Diego

Learn more about the host city, San Diego.

From balmy beaches with a laid-back attitude to a gleaming modern image, San Diego offers much for the tourist to enjoy. Situated on the Southern California seacoast, San Diego is the second largest city in the state, with 1.4 million residents (2020), and has long attracted travelers for its ideal climate, miles of beaches, and location on the Mexican border right across from Tijuana.