2 cycling events in Escondido, California

Register for California's Premier Annual Bike Ride & Beer Festival 2026! BIKES & BEERS Cycling Event Series is coming to STONE BREWING World Bistro & Gardens for the Best Bike Ride & Beer Event in the business! Ride a 15, 30, or 45-mile route through the beautiful area of Escondido California, followed by a post-ride Beer Festival! Bikes & Beers Escondido is the area's premier cycling event departing from STONE BREWING World Bistro & Gardens and traveling through the beautiful area of Escondido. All rides feature morning fuel stations, marked routes, GPS turn-by-turn instructions, rest stops, refreshments, ride marshals, and SAG support. Finish back at STONE BREWING World Bistro & Gardens 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 safety checks & air in tires!

• 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 STONE BREWING 2026 Pint Glass

• (2) Stone Brewing Beers are 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 OF 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 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!

Join the GIRO in this exciting day filled with cycling!

!!!!!!!ALL ROAD RIDES START TOGETHER - START AT 7:15 AM!!!!!!

This creates a TOTALLY AWESOME mass start event

June DATE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE COOLER JUNE WEATHER AND ON SATURDAY TO AVOID DESERT TRAFFIC ON THE ROADS

JUNE . 2026

GIRO DI SAN DIEGO

Start and Finish Located in Escondido's Ryan Park

Something for Everyone

4 Great Road Routes to choose from

GranFondo – Mesa Grande (95mi)

GranFondo – Palomar (59mi)

MedioFondo (30 mi)

PiccoloFondo (20 mi)

THE GIRO IS KNOWN FOR HAVING CHALLENGING AND PICTURESQUE ROUTES, OUTSTANDING RIDE SUPPORT, DELICIOUS FOOD ON COURSE AND PHENOMENAL POST-RIDE PARTY!

Men's and Women's Cycling Kits and T-Shirts!

Add Event Jersey, Shorts and T- Shirt (you can add them to your order at check out on Active.com) There will be very limited availability on event weekend, so you should plan to add any merchandise you want to your registration

Giro di San Diego Road Events: Experience the passion and thrill of an Italian crafted GranFondo cycling event in Southern California. Born in Italy, these events have captured the heart and soul of what it means to ride. The best routes, best rest stops and ultimate gourmet meals are what it’s all about. These rides are for all levels of Recreational Riders!

After the race enjoy the band, brew, expo and amazing post ride Italian lunch ALL INCLUDED with your ride!

What's Included in Giro di San Diego Ride:

• CHP on-route

• Chip timing on-road routes

• Timed climb of Palomar Mountain

• Finisher's Medal for all Routes

• KOM/QOM prizes for winners of all posted age categories

• Fantastic Rest Stops with Tons of Food!

• Included Lunch at the Finish Party

• SAG & mechanical support

• Beer Garden and Live Band!

• Bike parking valet post ride.

• Custom Jersey and T-Shirts Available

(Men's and Women's Styles)

RIDE FOR FREE if you are a Fundraiser for LSF

Giro di San Diego Benefits Life Sports Foundation.

We Proudly Support Local and VERY Worthy Charity Organizations!

If you are up for the Challenge of Fundraising for LSF, then we will reward your efforts!

All Money Raised goes directly to the Charity; you will be provided tax deductible receipts.

Raise $600 1 Free Ride in Giro di San Diego

• 1 Giro Jersey

Raise $1000+

• 1 Free Ride in Giro di San Diego

• 1 Giro Jersey

• 1 T-shirt

Raise $2000 +

• 2 Free Giro Rides

• 2 Jerseys

• 2 T-shirts

This ride is very proud to support

Lifesports Foundation

When you reach your fundraising goal we will refund your registration fee

As a participant of the Giro di San Diego and 30 Day Cycling Challenge, you are encouraged to fundraise for Life Sports Foundation. Because ALL LIVES can be made better through sports. Please - Sign up as a fundraiser or donate. If you donate or raise $600 or more, you get Your Ride and Jersey for Free, and you are helping Challenged Athletes and Providing Foster Children with access to sports. You can Change Lives, Give Hope, Empower, and Giving Back. Thank you for your Donations and Fundraising! Life Sports Foundation has the highest rating of Platinum on Guide Star. See more: www.lifesportsfoundation.com

You will receive an email with a link to your customizable Fundraising page. You can also access your fundraising tools by logging on to your Active Account. We provide you with all the tools you need.

Cancellation Policy: No refunds. Transfers to another perseon ARE permitted by emailing us up to 2 weeks before the events (Transfer Fee - $20). Also, If you can't make it or cant ride, We will allow you to transfer to another event if you Volunteer for KOZ Events. please email [email protected]

Event details and schedule

!!!VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ!!! - please see the website schedule for updated details.

See Website for schedule of Events:

http://www.girodisandiego.com/event-info.html