Bikes & Beers Herndon

Register for Virginia's Favorite Bike Ride & Beer Festival 2026! BIKES & BEERS Cycling Event Series is at ASLIN BEER COMPANY for a Bike Ride & Beer Event! Ride a 15, 30, or 45-mile route through the beautiful area of Herndon, VA followed by a post-ride Beer Festival! Bikes & Beers HERNDON is the area's premier cycling event departing from ASLIN BEER COMPANY and traveling the beautiful area of Herndon, VA. All rides feature morning fuel stations, marked routes, GPS turn-by-turn instruction, rest stops, refreshments, ride marshals, and SAG support. Finish back at ASLIN BEER COMPANY 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, 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 ASLIN BEER COMPANY 2026 Pint Glass
• (2) ASLIN BEER COMPANY 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 Bike Maryland to help improve cycling conditions in your state and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in their mission to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Have fun, and give back!

What Do I Get With My Registration?   Event registration includes a ride entry, official co-branded Bikes & Beers X ASLIN BEER CO 2025 pint glass, (2) complementary full pour beers, collectible event bib, raffle ticket and add-on items available in the checkout process - pick up everything on event day at the post-ride party!

What makes Bikes & Beers events unique?   Bikes, beers, and charitable giving to your local bicycle advocacy. We combine the amazing worlds of cycling and craft beer. Enjoy the fun ride and come back to an awesome after party with plenty of beer, live music, and games! Guaranteed to be the most fun you’ll have on two wheels!

How Do I Refer Friends?   When you complete your checkout you'll receive a unique URL link.  You can also look it up here: bikesignup.com/profile/referrals then send that link to your friends and ask them to register using that specific link (you'll also get a copy in your confirmation email).  They can capitalize on our Early Bird Sale! You will be automatically credited with a successful referral. You get a $50 CREDIT cash back once you hit 5 referrals! After 5 referrals, you can try to refer 8 friends and 12 friends to get a FREE BIKES & BEERS RIDE and FREE CYCLING JERSEY respectively! 

What Are the Riding Options?   15, 30, and 45-mile cycling routes for each of our events. Routes are published on ridewithgps.com (more details in your confirmation email and in emails leading up to event day). We recommend the 45 & 30-mile routes for moderate/experienced riders. The 15-mile route is designed for novice/moderate riders. We have ride leaders for each starting group depending on volunteer turnout. Ride leaders are there to 

How Do I Volunteer?   Our Volunteers are the driving force behind our events and create amazing experiences for our riders! Become a Volunteer and receive 50% OFF any future event, t-shirt, pint glass, beer koozie, FREE BEERS & MORE! Volunteer for a morning registration, post-ride party, rest stop, ride leader position, and more. SIGN UP HERE!

Is this a Race?   Bikes & Beers is a fun way for cyclists of all levels to get out and enjoy the road. This is NOT a race.

What is the minimum age to participate?   21+ years old to ride on your own. 16+ years old to ride with a parent or guardian. For safety reasons, anyone under the age of 16 is not permitted to ride even under the guidance of an adult. Registering someone between 16 and 20 years old - ask us for a discount since they will not be getting beer.

Can I ride with a child/pet in a trailer or baby seat?   To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all riders, Bikes & Beers does not permit riding with children or pets in trailers, strollers, or baby seats.

Can I bring my dog to the post-ride party?   Each brewery has their own rules about dogs on the property. Please email (info@bikesandbeers.com) to ask specifically whether dogs are allowed at this event.

Is the post-ride party family friendly?   Yes! Bring your family and friends! The post-ride after party, held at host brewery, is a great place to relax and enjoy some delicious craft beer.

• Adults (21+) will have to purchase a "Post-Ride Entry" registration to join in the post-ride festivities. This will get you all of the post-ride goodies and access to entertainment that the riders enjoy: Official Bikes & Beers 2023 Pint Glass, (2) complementary craft beers, high-quality neoprene beer koozie, raffle ticket with chance to WIN PRIZES, extra sponsor perks such as unique pretzels & athletic non-alcoholic beer. We also have a band playing for the duration of the post-ride party!
• If you have minors with you (under 21) that do not wish to receive the post-ride party perks listed above, they will be able to enter at no cost. Anyone under the age of 21 will not receive the beer redemption tokens. Although we do not allow participants under 16, most breweries allow them at the post-ride party under adult supervision. Please email us to ask on event-specific basis whether children are allowed in the post-ride party. 

Will the event be held rain or shine?   Yes, all events will be held rain or shine. 

Is there a time limit on completion?   No. However, the after party raffle will be conducted no later than 1:30pm and last call to redeem beer coupons will be 2:00pm. If you arrive back to the brewery later than these times, neither Bikes & Beers or the brewery is responsible for providing these items. Please pick an appropriate distance and start time for your cycling ability to help make sure you are back in time to enjoy the post-ride festivities.

What are some things I shouldn’t ride without?   Helmets are required. Definitely bring a water bottle for easy fill-ups along the route to stay hydrated! Do not forget to fully charge your cell phone before event morning so you have access to the ridewithgps routes and the ability to make potential emergency calls. We also recommend wearing bright colored clothing so you are as visible as possible to motorists on the road.

What’s the check-in process?   All event check-in is done the morning of. Check-in is very fast. Please arrive at least 30-minutes prior to your individual start time with a valid ID. Pick up all included or pre-purchased merchandise during the post-ride party. 

What kind of bike should I bring?   A road bike is best for all the courses, but any bike type will do! We love seeing awesome, creative bikes out on the course!

How much of the registration fee is donated?   Every one of our events donates 25% of proceeds to a local cycling advocacy group to improve cycling conditions in cities and areas that we visit. This is our way of giving back to the communities that help host our events! We've raised $250,000+ in donations since our founding in 2013.

Who is organizing this event?  The event is presented by BIKES & BEERS.  Our events bring cyclists of all levels together for a fun weekend ride followed by a festival-like brewery atmosphere with plenty of games, food, music, and of course… BEER!  Having our first event in 2013, By working with independent craft breweries & local cycling charities, we were able to grow our event schedule year after year. We've now held events at over 80 breweries, in 20 states, and over 100,000 participating cyclists!

What are your transfer, deferral, and refund policies?  Please see our full list of Policies HERE. In the event that you register for a Bikes & Beers event and cannot participate, there are no refunds UNLESS you wish to transfer or defer your registration BEFORE the cut-off date described on the policies page.

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Transfer Policy

Within the Same Ride Day (Event Transfer AKA Ride Distance/Start Time Changes)

1. Transfers are permitted from one event to another within the same ride date provided General Registration is still open.
2. There is a $2.95 transfer fee to transfer from one event to another within the same ride.
3. If a rider is transferring from a higher priced event to a lower priced event, the rider will not be refunded the difference.
4. If a rider is transferring from a lower priced event to a higher priced event, the rider will be required to pay the difference.
5. Rider will have to pay all differences in event pricing.
6. Riders must initiate transfer no later than (3) days prior to the ride date.
7. Bib transfers from one person to another is not allowed. No exceptions.

Instructions:

To edit your registration, begin by logging into your RunSignUp.com account, and go to your “Profile” page. On the “Profile” page, see Rides under Upcoming Events. This shows a list of all Ride(s) that are coming up. You are able to manage the registration for the Ride by clicking "Manage Registration". From there, you will click "Transfer Event" on the left side menu, and then click "Start Transfer". Now you will select the race you are wanting to transfer TO, fill out necessary questions and pay fees (if applicable).
Here is a helpful article on how to do so: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event

Ride to Ride (Ride Transfer to different Date/City)

1. Transfers are permitted from one ride date to another ride date provided General Registration is still open.
2. There is a $4.95 transfer fee to transfer from one ride to another ride.
3. The ride transferred into must be in the same calendar year as the original ride year. Rides not included are any SOLD OUT events.
4. If a rider is transferring from a higher priced ride to a lower priced event, the rider will not be refunded the difference.
5. If a rider is transferring from a lower priced ride to a higher priced event, the rider will be required to pay the difference in addition to the transfer fee.
6. Participant will have to pay all differences in event pricing.
7. Riders must transfer out of a race no later than (14) days prior to the ride date.

Instructions:

To transfer your ride registration, begin by logging into your RunSignUp.com account, and go to your “Profile” page. On the “Profile” page, see Rides under Upcoming Events. This shows a list of all Ride(s) that are coming up. You are able to manage the registration for the Ride by clicking "Manage Registration". From there, you will click "Transfer to Another Ride" on the top or the left side menu. You will be shown details and fees (if applicable). Select the appropriate Ride and then click "Start Transfer".
Here is a helpful article on how to do so: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062923-transfer-to-another-race

Deferral Policy

For the 2024 season, Bikes & Beers is allowing event deferrals to 2025 for a processing fee of $9.95. All deferrals must be submitted (14) days sooner from the event date. Within the 14-day period, if you have a medical emergency, please email us HERE and depending on the circumstances we will consider a manual deferral.

Instructions:

Log in to your RunSignUp.com account. Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration. On the left of the screen select “Defer Registration” & follow the steps which includes paying the $9.95 deferral fee. When 2025 registration opens you will receive an email on how to register for the event at no charge.
Here is a helpful article on how to do so: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062915-defer-registration-claim-deferral

Event Refund Policy

In the event that you register for a Bikes & Beers event and cannot participate, there are no refunds UNLESS you wish to transfer or defer your registration BEFORE the cut-off date for each method listed above. Additionally, refer to item 14 of the Yellowfin Events LLC Waiver: This event follows the standard cycling industry policy: All entry fees are non refundable and non transferable to any other participant. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of participants and staff. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. We reserve the right to change the details of the event without prior notice. I understand that my entry fee is nonrefundable and bib numbers are non transferable. Please understand that your registration fee has already gone toward your portion of the event experience. We incur expenses well in advance of event day to put on a successful event.

Event Pre-Ordered Merchandise Policy

All merchandise pre-ordered in the event registration checkout process will be available for pickup at the event after party. Please find the merchandise tent and give your last name to our volunteers. They will then redeem your purchase. All pre-ordered merchandise is nonrefundable. All merchandise purchases (including pre-orders) are final. No exchanges and no refunds. Bikes & Beers is not responsible for shipping merchandise to you if you do not pick it up at the event.

If you did not pick up your pre-ordered merchandise on event day, please visit this LINK to pay the shipping and handling fee for the item(s) to be delivered to you. Please note, it could take as much as 10 business days for your merchandise to ship.  

Children, Pets and Trailer Policy

• All ages are permitted in the post-ride party portion of the event. No one under the age of 16 is permitted to participate in the cycling portion of the event. Anyone between the ages of 16 and 20 years old must be accompanied by someone over the age of 21. Participants under 21 will not be served alcohol.
• Pets are prohibited during the cycling portion of the event. Pets are allowed in the post-ride party on a brewery-by-brewery basis. Please reach out via email (info@bikesandbeers.com) for specifics.
• All bicycle trailers are prohibited during the cycling portion of the event due to safety concerns. Trailers can be big, bulky and awkward for other participants to navigate around. Please detach any trailers from your bike before participating. 

Refer Friends and Family & Receive $50 CASH BACK & MORE!

• Once your registration is complete, you will receive a unique referral link to share with your friends, family or post on social media
• Share your special coupon code (find it in registration confirmation email), they'll get 10% OFF their registration. Wow!
• Get 5 friends to sign up using your unique referral link and you will automatically receive a refund of $50.00. Boom!
• Get 8 friends to sign up using your unique referral link and you will receive (1) free registration to any future Bikes & Beers event!
• Get 12 friends to sign up using your unique referral link and you will receive a Bikes & Beers Jersey of your choice!
• Keep Sharing and Promoting your link - You're also helping raise money for our Charity Partners!

If this sounds complicated in any way, it's not! Just post your special link on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc) and watch as you receive CASH BACK & AWESOME SWAG REWARDS!

Already registered? Look up your referral link here: bikesignup.com/profile/referrals

2025 Routes - CLICK HERE

If you have questions about the routes, please reach out to info@bikesandbeers.com

*Routes are subject to change due to road closures and hazards. 

• BIKES & BEERS 2021 PROMO VIDEO  -  CLICK HERE
• BIKES & BEERS ABOUT OUR RIDES  -  CLICK HERE
• BIKES & BEERS EVENT DAY TOUR  -  CLICK HERE