Course
Routes
Preliminary 2023 Routes - CLICK HERE. If you have questions or concerns about the routes, please reach out at [email protected]. *Routes are subject to change due to road closures, unforeseen issues, and hazards.
Bikes & Beers Middletown 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Middletown, Delaware
- Entry fee
- From $29
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 MILE (8:00 AM Start Time) | Bike RideBike 45 mi | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $89 | – |
| 45 MILE (8:30 AM Start Time) | Bike RideBike 45 mi | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $99 | 1 |
| 30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time) | Bike RideBike 30 mi | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $79 | – |
| 30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time) | Bike RideBike 30 mi | Oct 3, 20269:30 AM | $89 | 1 |
| 15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time) | Bike RideBike 15 mi | Oct 3, 202610:00 AM | $69 | – |
| Post-Ride Entry Only | – | Oct 3, 202611:00 AM | $29 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 45 MILE (8:00 AM Start Time) and 30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time): $89 until Oct 3.
- 45 MILE (8:30 AM Start Time): $99 until Oct 3.
- 30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time): $79 until Oct 3.
- 15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time): $69 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the 45 MILE (8:00 AM Start Time) starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
CROOKED HAMMOCK BREWERY - 316 Auto Park Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Bikes & Beers Middletown cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
FAQ
What Do I Get With My Registration? Event registration includes a ride entry, official Bikes & Beers 2023 pint glass, (2) complementary full pour beers, collectible event bib, raffle ticket and add-on items available in the checkout…
Rules and FAQ
Policies
Transfer Policy. Within the Same Ride Day (Event Transfer AKA Ride Distance/Start Time Changes). Transfers are permitted from one event to another within the same ride date provided General Registration is still open. There is a $2.95…
Race details
- Where
- CROOKED HAMMOCK BREWERY - 316 Auto Park Dr, Middletown, DE 19709Map
- Course
- Road
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Bike Ride
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2023 (Apr 29, 2023), 2022 (Sep 17, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Bikes & Beers Middletown?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $29 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Bike Ride.
- Where does it start?
- CROOKED HAMMOCK BREWERY - 316 Auto Park Dr, Middletown, DE 19709.
From the organizers
Register for Delaware's 6th Annual Bike Ride & Beer Festival 2026! BIKES & BEERS Cycling Event Series is at CROOKED HAMMOCK BREWERY for the Best Bike Ride & Beer Event in the business! Ride a 15, 30, or 45-mile route through the beautiful area of Middletown, Delaware followed by a post-ride Beer Festival! Bikes & Beers DELAWARE is the area's premier cycling event departing from CROOKED HAMMOCK BREWERY and traveling the beautiful area of Middletown, DE. All rides feature morning fuel stations, marked routes, GPS turn-by-turn instruction, rest stops, refreshments, ride marshals, and SAG support. Finish back at CROOKED HAMMOCK BREWERY for a beer festival atmosphere of rewarding craft beers, live music, a charity raffle & much more!