Gears and Beers Ride for Hospice 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Summerfield, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $50 on Sep 30, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Rider - Gears and Beers Ride for Hospice | Bike Ride | Oct 11, 202610:00 AM | $40$50 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| Dale's "BEST 35 miles in all of NC" Group Ride | Bike Ride | Oct 11, 202610:30 AM | $45$50 after Sep 30, 2026 | 40 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Bike Ride fee goes up to $50 on Sep 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Traditional Rider - Gears and Beers Ride for Hospice: $40 until Sep 29, then $50 until Oct 11.
- Dale's "BEST 35 miles in all of NC" Group Ride: $45 until Sep 29, then $50 until Oct 11.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:21 AM, and the Traditional Rider - Gears and Beers Ride for Hospice starts at 10:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Village Beverage Company, Summerfield, NC 27358
- Directions to the start
- Ride with GPS 25 Mile Link and Cue Sheet course map on Ride with GPS
- Ride with GPS 34 Mile Link and Cue Sheet course map on Ride with GPS
- Ride with GPS 54 Mile Link and Cue Sheet course map on Ride with GPS
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Race details
- Where
- Village Beverage Company, Summerfield, NC 27358Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Bike Ride
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025), 2024 (Oct 13, 2024), 2023 (Oct 8, 2023), 2022 (Oct 9, 2022), 2021 (May 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Gears and Beers Ride for Hospice?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Sep 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- 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?
- Village Beverage Company, Summerfield, NC 27358.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The Gears and Beers Ride for Hospice is ideally situated in the heart of the Triad. This beautiful ride from The Village Beverage Company takes you on country roads where the pavement is nice and the hills are rolling. The Gears and Beers Ride for Hospice has 25, 35 and 54-mile options. Each distance is fully supported with rolling mechanics and well stocked aid stations. All Traditional Rider distances will roll-out together at 10:00AM and 100% of the registration fee benefits Greensboro's AuthoraCare Hospice.