Up the Hills, Down the Beers. The 2023 Real Ale Ride.

UP THE HILLS, DOWN THE BEERS!

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The 14th Annual Real Ale Ride is rolling through the scenic hills of Blanco, TX again on Saturday, October 28, 2023. It’s a ride for all cyclists, with distances of 15, 30, 50, 60, and 75 miles to choose from. Routes are fully supported and they all end at Real Ale Brewing Company for a post-ride celebration with local beer, music, and food trucks.  Find out about lodging in the Blanco area, here.

The Real Ale Ride helps to support Blanco area nonprofits. The beneficiaries of the 2023 ride is Friends of Blanco State Park and Blanco Fire/EMS!

2023 Route Map

2023 Participant Guide

safety

Real Ale’s number one priority for all rides is safety. All riders must wear an assigned number bib to prove his/her registration. We go to great efforts to provide as much help as possible along all the routes with paid First Aid responders, volunteer corner marshals, SAG drivers, and Rest Stop crews. Real Ale can only be responsible to those who are registered with their assigned bib number.

 

cost

The cost is $71 ($14 off for 14 years!) through June 12 and will increase to normal rate of $85 through October 21. Real Ale Ride registration fee includes a fully supported ride route, parking at the brewery, souvenir beer glass, beer from Real Ale (or soda), music and a lot of fun.

FEE SCHEDULE: 

$71.00 through June 12, 2023

$85.00 through October 21, 2023

$95.00 October 22 - October 26 

$110.00 October 27 - October 28 (Ride Day)

Online registration closes at 11:59pm CST on Friday, October 27. If we have not already sold out in advance, on-site registration will be available at Packet Pickup on Friday, October 27 or before the ride on Saturday, October 28 at Real Ale Brewing Company in Blanco, TX for $110.

NOTE: As we are sure you all have been experiencing, prices on everything have been increasing significantly over the past year. In an effort to keep the ride affordable and accessible to all, we have made some adjustments in order to do so, including removing your prepaid lunch as a part of your ride registration. Food trucks will be on site with food available for purchase, or you are welcome to bring your own food for after the ride.

There are upgrades for VIP parking and even VIP RV Spots! Check them out when you register on BikeReg.com.

Packet Pickups

Route maps

Mileage options include 15, 30, 50, 60, and 75 miles. Click here to view the 2023 RWGPS Route MapsRoute Map Overview

ride day schedule

  • 6:30 AM - Parking and on-site registration opens at Real Ale Brewing Company
  • 8:00 AM - On-site registration closes
  • 8:00 AM - Riders depart in 15-minute waves starting with 75 milers
  • 10:30 AM - Expo, food trucks, and bars open
  • 3:30 PM - Expo ends
  • 6:00 PM - Venue closes

Rest Stops & lunch

REST STOPS

Fully supported Rest Stops will be situated along the route every 10-20 miles. There will be an assortment of products available to refuel along with hydration, restrooms, and mechanical support.

Examples of food products include small packs of cookies, crackers, assorted candies, chips, whole oranges and bananas (not cut). When preparing for your ride, please take this into account and supplement your needs accordingly by carrying any specific nutritional items you may need to help you ensure a good ride.

LUNCH

In an effort to have a variety of lunch options, we will have food trucks on site for riders and non-riders to directly purchase meals from. You are also welcome to bring your own food for after the ride.

This year’s food truck lineup currently includes (subject to change):

 Old 300 BBQ 

• Yapa Empanadas

• Oh My! Pizza Pie

what to bring

  • Bike Helmet – You will not be allowed on the bike course without it.
  • A bicycle in good condition.
  • Cycling shoes, gloves, sunglasses and other cycling accessories to make your ride more comfortable.
  • Tire change kit, including tubes and pump or CO2 cartridges.
  • Two water bottles or a hydration pack.
  • Towel for post ride activities.
  • Sunscreen and lip balm.
  • Personal Nutrition – We will have water, electrolytes and snacks on course.  If you have special dietary needs, please bring your own nutrition.
  • A photo ID.
  • A photocopy of your medical insurance card.
  • CASH! Food trucks, massages and merchandise may not be able to handle credit cards so be prepared and have some cash on hand.

volunteerS + SPONSORS

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