Bike the Bridges, Bands & Brews
Saturday, October 5, 2026 @ Martinez Waterfront Park. Two Bridges. One Mission. The 17th Annual Bike the Bridges | Bands & Brews returns in support of Special Olympics Northern California. This year, we’re kicking it up a gear and aiming for 1,000 riders to join our iconic community fundraiser ride, capped by the rocking Bands & Brews afterparty at Waterfront Park in Martinez. Come be a part of an epic day of biking, bridges, bravery and brews. With four different routes ranging from 25 miles to 100K, there’s a Bike the Bridges ride for you. Ride. Rock. Raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics NorCal. Don’t miss your opportunity to cross bridges — and build some, too.
THE RIDE
This scenic ride encompasses the sweeping view of the Carquinez and Benicia Bridges. Choose from the 25 mile, 50K, 50 mile, or 100K (62 mi).
THE ROUTES
- 25 mile ride - $95
- 50K ride - $100
- 50 mi - $115
- 100K (62 mi) - $120
Prices increase on July 1, 2026. Support personnel and refueling will still be available along the way as well as a SAG vehicle driving the routes to assist, support, and encourage cyclists.
PEDAL THE EXTRA MILE
Riders are encouraged to raise additional funds for Special Olympics by emailing family, friends and co-workers asking for online donations to support their fundraising efforts. In addition to the commemorative t-shirt, lunch, pint glass and 2 beer tickets, additional incentives can be earned at $300 (long-sleeve dryfit t-shirt) and $400 (Bike the Bridges bike jersey).
Event details and schedule
RIDE & BREWFEST SCHEDULE
- 7:30 am - Registration/Check-In opens for 100K riders
- 8:00 am - Registration /Check-In opens for 50 mile riders
- 8:30 am - Registration /Check-In opens for 50K riders
- 9:00 am - Registration/Check-In opens for 25 mile riders
- 11:00 am - Festival area opens, lunch for riders served, food trucks open, beer service begins
- 11:15 am - Live band performances start
- 1:30 pm - Rider awards and acknowledgements
- 1:45 pm - Live music continues
- 4:00 pm - Festivities end
For more information or any questions please email [email protected]