Riding In The 9th Annual Bikes & Beers Hosted By Yards Brewing
Over the weekend, the ninth annual Bikes and Beers event took place on Sunday, October 1st. The ride is hosted by Yards Brewing, and it is an amazing event.
Needless to say, months change, seasons change, and radio hosting show times change, but my taking advantage of a chance to go on a long bike ride never changes! Of course, Pattyann and I participated in the ride on a gorgeous fall day.
The Bikes and Beers ride actually offers three different routes for its riders to choose from — A 45-mile route, a 30-mile route, and a 15-mile route. It is a really smart idea because it lets riders of all calibers join in on the fun.
We decided to go with the 30-mile route, and it could not have gone better. That route began at Yards headquarters on 8th and Spring Garden before making our way out to Conshohocken and back to Yards to finish up.
The weather was absolutely perfect for the ride after a week of rain, so we lucked out.
After the ride, we were rewarded with some great beers from Yards and music by Side Arm, who put on a hell of a performance. It was great to see Richie, Ryan, and Bob. They are three guys I have known forever and super talented musicians.
They play everything from Tears For Fears all the way to Tool. If you have an event coming up, definitely book them as the musical performance because you will not be disappointed.
Check out their website right here!
As for the ride, we finished our 30-plus mile Bikes and Beers ride in just around two hours time. Then after our celebratory beers, we had plenty of time to watch the Birds win an overtime thriller.
All around, it was a great Sunday full of bike rides, beers, music, and Eagles football!
I can’t wait to get back out next year for the 10-year anniversary of Bikes and Beers!
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My 25-Mile Bike Ride With Casey Boy Preparing For Ben To The Shore
Casey Boy, Pattyann, and Myself
Here’s a selfie Casey Boy took on our ride. It is of Casey, Pattyann, and myself. What a great crew.
Selfie on the Bridge
I took this during our ride. I’m not sure how I kept my balance! Just ahead of my leading the way are Casey and Pattyann.
Casey and Pattyann on the Bridge
Like I mentioned in the photo above, there they are leading the way. It’s a tight bridge like many down the shore. Luckily, we all managed to make it across.
Welcome to Town Bank
The first sign you see in Town Bank. Apparently, it is the birthplace of the South Jersey. I wonder what it was like in 1635?
Willow Creek Winery
Outside the beautiful Willow Creek Winery. What a cool sign. We definitely needed to check this place out on the ride.
The Whole Winery From the Outside
The land the winery was on was beautiful. Look at those flowers! The property was huge.
Inside the Winery
You know we had to make our way into the winery! Riding on the bricks was not as hard as you would think. It was even cooler on the inside.
The Crew in the Winery
You know I had to grab a group picture inside the winery! I am actually wearing a jersey from a previous Ben To The Shore ride! I wonder what this year’s will look like?
The Group
Just a group of people that love a good bike ride. I know we all can’t wait for Sunday’s ride. Hopefully, the weather is as nice as it was on this day!
The Map of Our Ride
The map of our 25-mile ride. We covered so much ground. It is nuts looking at it in map form!
Casey Boy, Pattyann, and Myself
Here’s a selfie Casey Boy took on our ride. It is of Casey, Pattyann, and myself. What a great crew.
Selfie on the Bridge
I took this during our ride. I’m not sure how I kept my balance! Just ahead of my leading the way are Casey and Pattyann.
Casey and Pattyann on the Bridge
Like I mentioned in the photo above, there they are leading the way. It’s a tight bridge like many down the shore. Luckily, we all managed to make it across.
Welcome to Town Bank
The first sign you see in Town Bank. Apparently, it is the birthplace of the South Jersey. I wonder what it was like in 1635?
Willow Creek Winery
Outside the beautiful Willow Creek Winery. What a cool sign. We definitely needed to check this place out on the ride.
The Whole Winery From the Outside
The land the winery was on was beautiful. Look at those flowers! The property was huge.
Inside the Winery
You know we had to make our way into the winery! Riding on the bricks was not as hard as you would think. It was even cooler on the inside.
The Crew in the Winery
You know I had to grab a group picture inside the winery! I am actually wearing a jersey from a previous Ben To The Shore ride! I wonder what this year’s will look like?
The Group
Just a group of people that love a good bike ride. I know we all can’t wait for Sunday’s ride. Hopefully, the weather is as nice as it was on this day!
The Map of Our Ride
The map of our 25-mile ride. We covered so much ground. It is nuts looking at it in map form!
