Bikes n Brews 2023 is set for Saturday October 14th, again in association with Travel Medford’s “Heart of the Rogue” Festival, with several very special things planned with Familia Unida Bike Builders!
SALSA MUSIC NIGHT Friday, October 13th
The Heart of the Rogue Festival opens at 3pm on Friday October 13th and so does the Bikes n Brews Beer Garden, hosted by The Gypsy Blues Bar. Bikes n Brews pre-registration will be open from 4pm-7pm for those who want to pick up their pre-registration packets or get registered for Saturday’s rides. Along with that, Familia Unida Bike Builders will be on hand:
FRIDAY OCTOBER 13TH Bikes n Brews LINE UP
3pm-9pm * Beer Garden Open
3pm-9pm * Familia Unida bikes on display (also ridable bikes to try)
3pm-9pm * Familia Unida ’85 Tricked-out Re-built (by the kids) Purple El Camino on display (for raffle)
4pm-7pm * Familia Unida “Strider” bike races
4pm-7pm * Bikes n Brews pre-registration/packet pick up
4pm-7pm * Familia Unida Bike Helmet decorating (bring your own or get one there!)
5pm-9pm * Familia Unida sponsored “Low-Rider Car Meet”
7:00pm – 7:30pm * SALSA DANCE LESSONS WITH MARCO
7:30pm – 9:00pm * OPEN SALSA DANCING
Bikes n Brews Raffle Tickets on Sale!!!
IT’S ALL HAPPENING AT THE BIKES N BREWS START AREA IN THE COLDWELL BANKER PARKING LOT
SOUTH BARTLETT BETWEEN MAIN & 8TH DOWNTOWN MEDFORD
SATURDAY OCTOBER 14TH Bikes n Brews LINE UP
Bikes n Brews Raffle Tickets on Sale!!!
7am-10am * Bike Ride Registration
7am-10am * Bikes n Brews Raffle Ticket Sales
8am-9am * Bikes n Brews Courses Open (20-mile, 30-mile, 46-mile, 67-mile)
9am-9:45am * Familia Unida Bike Helmet decorating (bring your own or get one there!)
9:15am-10am * Safety Bike Clinic with RVTD
10am-11am * Bikes n Brews Root Beer Cruiser Family Ride course open
10am * Familia Unida Bike Builders Riders lead the Family Ride up Main Street!!!
All Day * Familia Unida ’85 Tricked out Re-built (by the kids) Purple El Camino on display (for raffle)
All Day * Familia Unida bikes on display (also ridable bikes to try)
11am-3pm * Nationally renowned Graffiti artist sponsored by Familia Unida making art happen LIVE!!!
11am-3m * Familia Unida “Strider” bike races
11am * Bikes n Brews Raffle Winners posted
11am-4pm * Post-Ride Beer Garden and Music
Bikes n Brews 2023 features five different distances from the Root Beer Cruiser Family Ride of approximately 3.5 miles, on downtown Medford streets to Fichtner-Mainwaring Park and back, to the Metric Century 67-mile Stout Ride that goes to Gold Hill, around the Table Rocks, and returns to Downtown Medford. For the mid-range rider there’s the Pilsner Ride of 20 mile, with a rest stop at the little-known historic Willow Springs School House; the 30-mile Amber Ride, featuring fabulous views from Old Military Road; and the I.P.A. Ride of approximately 46 miles, which also goes to Gold Hill and between the Table Rocks.
Bikes n Brews will start and end in the Coldwell Banker Pro West parking lot at Main and Bartlett in downtown with music, food, bike corral, and a beer garden after the rides – and it’s all part of Travel Medford’s “Heart of the Rogue Festival” – Friday, October 13th and Saturday, October 14th.
Ride For A Cause
Along with providing much needed funding for DMA’s continuing efforts to revitalize Downtown Medford, Bikes n Brews shares a portion of the funds with local community non-profit partners for staffing the ride rest stops. Organizations receiving funding are the Family Nurturing Center, Compass House, ROC Recovery Center, Familia Unida, and Family Solutions.
There’s a Bikes n Brews ride distance that’s just right for you – hope you can join in the family fun – registration opens soon!
For additional information go to: downtownmedford.org/events/bikes-n-brews/
