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2026 Bike the Bridges, Bands & Brews

Name: 2026 Bike the Bridges, Bands & Brews
Start: 2026-10-03T00:00:00Z

Special Olympics Northern California · Martinez, California · Saturday, October 3, 2026

The 2026 Bike the Bridges, Bands & Brews is a cycling event held on Saturday, October 3, 2026. It is located at Joe Di Maggio Drive in Martinez, California, hosted by Special Olympics Northern California.

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Joe Di Maggio Drive
Martinez, California
94553
United States
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Saturday, October 5, 2026 @Martinez Waterfront Park

1000 Riders. 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 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]

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Organized by Special Olympics Northern California Event Organizer

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