Name: Bikes & Beers Dogfish Head
Start: 2026-06-06
End: 2026-06-06
Location: Milton, Delaware

About the Event

Register for Delaware's Premier 4th Annual Bike Ride & Beer Festival 2026! BIKES & BEERS Cycling Event Series is at DOGFISH HEAD CRAFT BREWERY for the Best Bike Ride & Beer Event in the business! Ride a 15, 30, or 45-mile route through the beautiful area of Milton, Delaware followed by a post-ride Beer Festival! Bikes & Beers is the area's premier cycling event, departing from DOGFISH HEAD BREWERY and traveling the scenic roads of Delaware's Sussex County coastal region. All rides feature morning fuel stations, marked routes, GPS turn-by-turn instructions, rest stops, refreshments, ride marshals, and SAG support. Finish back at DOGFISH HEAD BREWERY 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 tune-ups
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, and 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 DOGFISH HEAD 2026 Pint Glass
(2) DOGFISH HEAD Craft 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!

NEW TO 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!

Races Offered

METRIC CENTURY - (7:30 AM Start Time)

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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07:30

45 MILE (8:00 AM Start Time)

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 45 Miles

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08:00

45 MILE (8:30 AM Start Time)

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 45 Miles

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08:30

30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time)

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 30 Miles

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09:00

30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 30 Miles

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09:30

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 15 Miles

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10:00

Post-Ride Entry Only

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — Post-Ride Entry Only

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11:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Milton.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 18.3° / 27.8°

wb_sunny 17.8° / 27.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.9 /

water_drop 67.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 18.3° / 27.8°

wb_sunny 17.8° / 27.7°

air 11.9 km/h

water_drop 67.9%

About Milton

Milton is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States, on the Delmarva Peninsula. It is located on the Broadkill River, which empties into Delaware Bay. The population was 3,291 at the 2020 census.