Christian Cycling’s 33rd Dash for Cash and NCNCA Junior Criterium Chanpionships

This event is a Super Sprint Aquathlon (run-swim-run) race sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT).

This event is part of the 2026 USAT Youth State Series for Northern California.

To be eligible to participate, all athletes must have a current USAT membership or purchase a one-day event license.

Members of Wolfpack Pentathlon Club receive a 10% discount on registration.

Please contact Coach Kirt at [email protected] for more information.

• Limit of one 2026 discount per rider.

• To qualify for the $85 referred new rider discount you must go to CONTACT US and send us your name and the name of the referring rider. The referring rider name can only be used once, and if you use someone's name without their permission your registration will be deemed invalid. Both referring and referred riders must register by the 9/15/2026 deadline.

• To qualify for the $145 referring rider discount price you must go to CONTACT US and send us your name and the name of the referred new rider. Only one referral qualifies for the discount. Both referring and referred riders must register by the 9/15/2026 deadline.

• Note that for 2026 we are also offering a double century three ride discount if you sign up for our Best of the Bay double century plus the Carmel Valley double century plus the Knoxville double century. By signing up to ride all three rides, your cost for each ride is just $150 – a significant savings! For information on how to bundle these events please contact the Quackcyclists at [email protected] for instructions for registration and payment.

• If you sign up for a discount and we are unable to verify the required elements, then your registration will be deemed invalid.

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]