Santa Fe, New Mexico is a popular tourist haven for countless reasons and from May 20 to 22, the New Mexico capital city will transform into a mecca for biking and beer when the third annual Outside Bike & Brew festival rolls into town. A chance for both professional amateur cyclists, bicycle mechanics, beer connoisseurs, and music lovers to convene, this festival will feature more than 60 rides, bicycle clinics, competitions, and tours for a full weekend of beer and cycling bliss.
Bike & Brew has been part of the Santa Fe schedule of events since its inception, but for 2016, Bike & Brew is relocating to Fort Marcy Ballpark. The festival continues to expand each year and with this larger venue, there will be more room for the expanded lineup of sponsors, food trucks, and musical performers. Here is a sampling of what you can expect at this year’s Bike & Brew, followed by a brief description of each:
Outside Bike & Brew Festival events:
- Big Mountain Enduro racing presented by Yeti Cycles
- SRAM Gold Rusch Tour featuring the “Queen of Pain” Rebecca Rusch
- The Santa Fe Century and Gran Fondo bike tours
- Hand Built Bike Expo presented by Mountain Flyer
- Santa Fe Glow Ride presented by Nite Ize, Santa Fe County and the Santa Fe Outdoor Industry Association
- Tour de Brewer along the Craft beer trail
- Plus nightly concerts, beer garden and a bike showcase
Big Mountain Enduro Racing presented by Yeti Cycles– Big Mountain Enduro is a fast growing sector in mountain bike racing. World-class Enduro racing passes through some of the most picturesque trails in the southern Rockies.
SRAM Gold Rusch Tour featuring the “Queen of Pain” Rebecca Rusch- The SRAM Gold Rusch Tour , designed by Rebecca Rusch, has one important goal in mind: To get women of all ages outdoors and on their bicycles. The tour includes seven unique events with the bottom line goal of increasing women’s participation in mountain biking and cycling.
The Santa Fe Century and Gran Fondo Bike Tours- Celebrating its 31st year, the Santa Fe Century offers leisurely endurance rides of either 100, 50 and 25-mile lengths. Those who are up for an added challenge will enjoy the timed Gran Fondo.
Handbuilt Bike EXPO – Presented by Mountain Flyer, the Handbuilt Bike showcase is a unique opportunity to experience the artistry and craftsmanship of small, independent bike builders. Over a dozen builders from the Rocky Mountain region will showcase their most beautiful bikes at the Basecamp inside Fort Marcy Park.
Santa Fe Glow Ride – Nite Ize, Santa Fe County and the Santa Fe Outdoor Industry Association are sponsoring the 3rd annual community Santa Fe Glow Ride on Saturday. This is a family-oriented event that offers adults and kids a fun, safe way to cruise the park and around downtown Santa Fe. Riders are encouraged to meet at Fort Marcy Park on Saturday, May 21 at 6:30 PM at the Nite Ize booth to decorate their bikes using LED and glow lights before the ride begins at approximately 7:30 PM. Kids 12 and under are FREE!
Tour de Brewer – This is Bike & Brew’s signature cycling cruise for craft beer fans. Participants will visit three local breweries and sample award winning beers.
Remember that the above is only a sample of what’s in store at Bike & Brew. For a complete schedule of events and more information, visit OutsideSantaFe.com. To keep up with the festival via social media be sure to follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/outsidesantafe and on Twitter via @outsidesantafe.
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