Bikes & Beers Newburyport
- Date
- August 8, 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 Massachusetts' Premier Bike Ride & Beer Festival 2026! BIKES & BEERS Cycling Event Series is coming to RIVERWALK BREWING for the Best Bike Ride & Beer Event in the business! Ride a 15, 30, or 45-mile route through the beautiful area of Newburyport, Massachusetts followed by a post-ride Beer Festival! Bikes & Beers NEWBURYPORT is the area's premier cycling event departing from RIVERWALK BREWING and traveling the scenic roads of coastal MA. All rides feature morning fuel stations, marked routes, GPS turn-by-turn instruction, rest stops, refreshments, ride marshals, and SAG support. Finish back at RIVERWALK 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!
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 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 RIVERWALK BREWING 2026 Pint Glass
- (2) RIVERWALK BREWING Craft Beers is ON US!
- High-Quality Neoprene Beer Koozies
- Raffle Ticket with a Chance to WIN PRIZES!
- Collectible Bike Plate - Event Photos!
- Unique Pretzels & Athletic Non-Alcoholic Beer
- 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 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 TUESDAY 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!
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
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Groveland, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Newburyport, MA
Population
18,444
as of 2023
Elevation
71 ft
Nearest Airport
PSM
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease · 19 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Bikes & Beers Newburyport, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Bikes & Beers Newburyport
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bikes & Beers Newburyport?
- Bikes & Beers Newburyport is a running race held in Newburyport, Massachusetts on August 8, 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 Newburyport?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Newburyport, Massachusetts at RIVERWALK BREWING - 40 Parker St, Newburyport, MA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Bikes & Beers Newburyport?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Bikes & Beers Newburyport
Aug 8, 2026