Rock the Ride Napa, CA

Napa Valley, California. Community. Action. Change. Together. Rock the Ride returns on Saturday, June 20, 2026, starting at the Yountville Community Center. Choose 25‑mile ride (8:15 AM), 15‑mile ride (8:30 AM), 5.5‑mile family ride (9:00 AM), or 3‑mile walk (9:15 AM, dogs welcome). Post‑ride: Burritos & Bubbles brunch in the park + Voices of Change speakers (10:00 AM‑12:00 PM). Special guests: Angela Ferrell‑Zabala (Executive Director of Moms Demand Action), Congressman Mike Thompson, and State Senator Christopher Cabaldon. Proceeds support Moms Demand Action, Giffords Law Center, Alaina's Voice Foundation, and Brady United. Over $50,000 raised to date. Bike rentals available through Napa Valley Bike Tours (10% of rental revenue donated).

Location — Yountville, Napa Valley:

• Start: Yountville Community Center
• Finish: Yountville North Park
• Yountville is a small town in the heart of Napa Valley, known for its world‑class wineries, Michelin‑starred restaurants, and the French Laundry
• The rides and walk use quiet roads, bike paths, and scenic vineyard routes

The Mission — Gun Violence Prevention:

• Rock the Ride brings the community together to remember local gun violence tragedies and support public safety and gun violence prevention education in California and across the nation
• Four beneficiary organizations:
  — Moms Demand Action / Everytown for Gun Safety (100% of goal raised — $12,567)
  — Giffords Law Center (100% — $24,198)
  — Alaina's Voice Foundation (99% — $8,796)
  — Brady United (99% — $5,038)
• Total raised: $50,602 (and counting)

Special Guests (Confirmed for 2026):

• Angela Ferrell‑Zabala — Executive Director of Moms Demand Action
• Congressman Mike Thompson — United States Congressman, CA‑04
• Christopher Cabaldon — California State Senator, District 3
• Formal remarks begin at 10:30 AM during the Voices of Change session

Post‑Ride — Burritos & Bubbles Brunch + Voices of Change Speakers:

• 10:00 AM‑12:00 PM at Yountville North Park
• Burritos and bubbly (sparkling wine or non‑alcoholic options)
• Prevention Organization Fair — learn about local and national gun violence prevention groups
• Formal speakers at 10:30 AM

What's Included (Registration Fee Includes):

• Event participation (ride, walk, or virtual)
• Burritos & Bubbles brunch in the park (for in‑person participants)
• Access to Voices of Change speakers and prevention fair
• Event t‑shirt (for most registration categories — check specific level)
• Fundraising toolkit and incentives (gift cards, swag, etc.)
• No timing chips — this is a community ride/walk, not a race

Bike Rentals — Napa Valley Bike Tours (Yountville):

• Conveniently located near the start (open early at 7:30 AM for race day pickup)
• Evening courtesy pickup the night before for participants staying in Yountville hotels
• 10% of rental revenue donated to Rock the Ride beneficiaries
• Special Rock the Ride rental link available on event website

Schedule — Saturday, June 20, 2026:

• 7:00 AM — Registration opens (check‑in begins)
• 8:15 AM — 25‑mile ride start
• 8:30 AM — 15‑mile ride start
• 9:00 AM — 5.5‑mile family ride start
• 9:15 AM — 3‑mile walk start (dogs welcome)
• 10:00 AM‑12:00 PM — Burritos & Bubbles brunch + Prevention Fair
• 10:30 AM — Formal remarks from speakers
• 12:15‑12:30 PM — Event concludes

Fundraising Success — Top Fundraisers and Teams:

• Top fundraiser: Michelle Hoffman — $20,484 raised
• Top team: Rockstar Women of Napa — $22,592 raised
• Second team: Team Russell for GVP — $20,377 raised (exceeding $15,000 goal)
• Angela's Walking Team (Moms Demand Action) — donate $100 to join Angela's team, earn an exclusive gift and a seat at the table with Angela at the park

Virtual Option — Together Wherever:

• Walk, run, or ride anywhere
• Receive a special Rock the Ride gift
• Great for supporters outside Napa Valley

Brunch Only Option:

• For those who can't ride or walk but want to attend the Voices of Change speakers session
• Includes burritos & bubbles brunch

Sponsors: Sutter, Trinchero Family Estates, Congressman Mike Thompson, The Doctors Company, Napa Valley Bike Tours, Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar‑Curry, Napa County Supervisor Joelle Gallagher, Erica Conway DDS, Christine M. Loeber Foundation, Napa County Bicycle Coalition, Hill Family Estate.

Contact: Team Rock the Ride — phone 707‑278‑8377, email [email protected].