Bikes & Beers Cape May
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- 45 MILE (8:00 AM Start Time) · 45 MILE (8:30 AM Start Time) · 30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time) & more
From the Organizer
Register for New Jersey's 6th Annual Bike Ride & Beer Festival 2026! BIKES & BEERS Cycling Event Series is back at CAPE MAY 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 Cape May, New Jersey followed by a post-ride Beer Festival! Bikes & Beers CAPE MAY is the area's premier cycling event departing from CAPE MAY BREWING COMPANY and traveling the beautiful area of Cape May County, NJ. All rides feature morning fuel stations, marked routes, GPS turn-by-turn instruction, rest stops, refreshments, ride marshals, and SAG support. Finish back at CAPE MAY 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 $3,000+ in prizes!
- Join & Post your photos on our Facebook & Instagram
- 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 CAPE MAY 2026 Pint Glass
- (2) Cape May 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, Hubs Peanuts, & Many more free snacks!
- Non-Alcoholic Beer upon request
- Entry into the Post-Ride Party with LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLE, GAMES, FOOD TRUCKS & MORE!
FEATURES 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 have non-alcohol beer upon request!
- 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 The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation & Local Cycling Advocacy Groups. Have fun, and give back!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
80°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cape May 2 Nw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rio Grande, NJ
Elevation
21 ft
Nearest Airport
DOV
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base · 33 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 62 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Bikes & Beers Cape May, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
96
Days to train
- Race
- Bikes & Beers Cape May
- Date
- September 12, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bikes & Beers Cape May?
- Bikes & Beers Cape May is a running race held in Rio Grande, New Jersey on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Bikes & Beers Cape May?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Rio Grande, New Jersey at CAPE MAY BREWING - 1288 Hornet Rd, Rio Grande, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Bikes & Beers Cape May?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Bikes & Beers Cape May
Sep 12, 2026