
From the Organizer
Register for Connecticut's Premier 3rd Annual Bike Ride & Beer Festival 2026! BIKES & BEERS Cycling Event Series is at NEW ENGLAND BREWING 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 NEW ENGLAND BREWING and traveling the scenic roads of coastal Connecticut. All rides feature morning fuel stations, marked routes, GPS turn-by-turn instructions, rest stops, refreshments, ride marshals, and SAG support. Finish back at NEW ENGLAND BREWING 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!
*Further event information will be communicated in emails after registration and in the days and weeks leading up to event day!
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 in their mission to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Have fun, and give back!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Haven Tweed Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
21 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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Bikes & Beers Branford
Aug 15, 2026