Bike Ride, Craft Beer Festival To Be Held June 14 in Martinez

From Special Olympics Northern California:

Cyclists, Special Olympics athletes and law enforcement personnel from across the Bay Area will take to the Carquinez and Benicia bridges on Sunday, June 14 in the sixth annual Bike the Bridges and Craft Beer Festival.

Officers from El Cerrito, Hercules, Martinez, Pinole and Richmond police departments as well as two employees from Tesoro Golden Eagle Refinery organized the day of cycling and beer – a fundraiser for Special Olympics Northern California at Martinez Waterfront Park.

This event is open to the public. Registration and donations for Bike the Bridges and tickets for the craft beer festival are currently being accepted online. Follow this link for more information.

About the Bike Ride: Cyclists have four different route options – 25 miles, 50K, 100K or Century – with the entry fee covering the ride, road stops, support personnel and a post-ride lunch provided by 96H Brand Catering. Participants are encouraged to pedal the extra mile by raising additional funds to earn an event bike jersey.

About the Craft Beer Festival: Featuring more than 15 breweries and music of the Michael Beck Band and Well Secluded, the craft beer festival will also take place at Martinez Waterfront Park. Unlimited pour tickets can be purchased in advance for $20, $15 for riders at the time of online registration or $25 on site. Single pour tickets are available for $5 each. Beer tickets are only available to those 21 years and older with ID.

“Donations from this ride help fund life changing sporting events and training for 17,000 special needs athletes in Northern California,” ride director and El Cerrito Police Sergeant Shawn Maples said. “Make a difference in someone’s life and sign up or donate today.”

Law enforcement agencies involved: Berkeley PD, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Concord PD, Danville PD, El Cerrito PD, Hercules PD, Newark PD, Pinole PD, Placer County Sheriff’s Office, Richmond PD, Rocklin PD, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, San Francisco County Sheriff’s Department, San Francisco District Attorney, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Clara PD, UC Berkeley PD

Website: http://www.sonc.org/events/our-fundraisers/bike-bridges-martinez

Bike the Bridges and Craft Beer Festival Schedule

6:30-9:30 a.m. - Registration opens, Century and 100K’ers can start their rides

8:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies

9:00 a.m. – Rides begin for 25 milers

11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. – Craft Beer Festival with live music, awards and lunch

About Special Olympics Northern California

Special Olympics Northern California is a free year-round sports training and competition program for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. For more information on Special Olympics Northern California, visit www.SONC.org or join us at www.Facebook.com/SONorCal and www.Twitter.com/SONorCal.