Gears and Beers

Gears and Beers Gears and Beers benefits the Delta Bike Project in Mobile, AL. We host a 8.1-mile Beignet Buster, a This year's date is November 11, 2017. Kids under 12 are free.

Gears and Beers is a fundraiser that benefits the Delta Bike Project in Mobile, Alabama. We host a 8.1-mile Beignet Buster, a 30-mile Swamp Romp, a 63-mile Mystic Metric, and the Bayou 100 Century. The century ride, our Bayou 100 is part of the Alabama Backroads Century Series. Please visit http://www.gearsandbeersridemobile.com/ to view ride details, routes, and to register. Direct registration l

ink: https://racesonline.com/events/gearsandbeers

• The (NEW!) Bayou 100 is a Century (100 miles), and is fully supported ride with multiple, well-spaced rest-stops along the way. It takes riders through beautiful backcountry, along Mobile Bay, Bellingrath Gardens, and makes a loop along the waterfront in Bayou la Batre. This ride is part of the Alabama Backroads Century Series.

- $45 - Early Registration – Until May 12th, 11:59 pm Central Time. (6 months out)
- (*Early Registration includes a free t-shirt, swag bag, participation medal, and other goodies)

- $55 – On-Time Registration – From May 13th - October 13th, 11:59 pm Central Time (1 month out)
- (*Early Registration includes a free t-shirt, swag bag, participation medal, and other goodies)

- $65 – Late Registration – From October 14th – November 3rd, 11:59 pm Central Time
- (* Late registration for Pumpkick and Bayou 100 includes a free t-shirt, swag bag, participation medal, and other goodies)

- (** Late registration can only be done in person at the Delta Bike Project during our open hours on Sunday, November 5th from 12-5 and Tuesday, November 7th from 6pm – 9pm. Riders must be present to sign liability release form.)

- $75 – Super Late Registration and On-site Registration – November 4th - November 11th – Day of Event
- (*On-site registration does NOT include a free t-shirt)
- Ride leaves at 7:00 am, onsite registration begins at 6 am.

• The Mystic Metric (63 miles) is a fully supported ride with multiple opportunities for rest stops. It snakes down through Theodore and turns around near Bellingrath Gardens.

- $45 - Early Registration – Until May 12th, 11:59 pm Central Time. (6 months out)
- (*Early Registration includes a free t-shirt, swag bag, participation medal, and other goodies)

- $55 –On-Time Registration – From May 13th - October 13th, 11:59 pm Central Time (1 month out)
- (*Early Registration includes a free t-shirt, swag bag, participation medal, and other goodies)

- $65 – Late Registration – From October 14th – November 3rd, 11:59 pm Central Time
- (* Late registration for Mystic Metric and Bayou 100 includes a free t-shirt, swag bag, participation medal, and other goodies)
- (** Late registration can only be done in person at the Delta Bike Project during our open hours on Sunday, November 5th from 12-5 and Tuesday, November 7th from 6pm – 9pm. Riders must be present to sign liability release form.)

- $75 – Super Late Registration and On-site Registration – November 4th - November 11th – Day of Event
- (*On-site registration does NOT include a free t-shirt)
- Ride leaves at 7:30 am.

• The Swamp Romp is a 30-mile bike ride with two rest stops that navigates the Mobile area and has two Dog River Bridge Climbs.
- $25 Early Registration – Until November 3rd, 11:59 pm Central Time.
- (*Early Registration includes a free t-shirt, swag bag, participation medal, and other goodies)

- $30 – Late Registration - November 4th – November 11th
- (* Late and On-site registration does NOT include a free t-shirt)
- Ride leaves at 8:00 am.

• The Beignet Buster is a 8.1-mile bike ride that leaves downtown Mobile and heads south around the Brookley Airport and turns around at Arlington Park (yes, beignets will be served).

- $25 Early Registration – Until November 3rd, 11:59 pm Central Time.
- (*Early Registration includes a free t-shirt, swag bag, participation medal, and other goodies)

- $30 – Late Registration - November 4th – November 11th
- (* Late and On-site registration does NOT include a free t-shirt)
- Ride leaves at 9:00 am. Details:
- The cost of the rides includes a continental breakfast before the rides, snacks and water at the start/finish and at rest stops, entrance to the after-party, a custom event t-shirt (for early registrants only), a pint of either Sierra Nevada or Weihenstephan Beer.

- After the rides, the street party will start at 10:30 am and go through 3 pm and includes a ton of great fun for everyone to enjoy. The block adjacent to the LoDa Bier Garten on Joachim Street will be reserved for Gears & Beers.Party goers will enjoy the Live Music, a beer on tap, and great food from LoDa Bier Garten.

- Non-rider Cost: The cost for entry into the party for non-riders is $10. This includes a ticket for one free beer for adults over 21.

- Online registration will end on Friday, November 3rd at 11:59 pm Central Time, 2017. Day-of registration begins at 6 am on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the LoDa Bier Garten (ride start).

- There are several ways to pay and register:
- www.gearsandbeersridemobile.com
- Debit/Credit Card at the Delta Bike Project during open hours
- Or by check make payable to Delta Bike Project and mailed to 1260 Texas Street, Mobile, AL 36604. Packet Pickup Times and Location:
• Saturday, November 4th from 9 am – 12 pm
Academy Sports 3725 Airport Blvd #200
Jeff – 251.272.9644

• Sunday, November 5th from 12-5 at Delta Bike Project
561 Saint Francis Street (18 N. Warren), Mobile, AL 36602
Jeff – 251.272.9644

• Tuesday, November 7th from 6 pm – 9 pm at Delta Bike Project
561 Saint Francis Street (18 N. Warren), Mobile, AL 36602
Jeff – 251.272.9644

• Wednesday, November 8th from 10-6 at Trek Bicycle Store
1175 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, AL 36695
Catherine – 251.607.1156

• Thursday, November 9th from 10-6 at Eastern Shore Cycles
6845 US-90 #102, Daphne, AL 36526
Phil – 251.216.9814

• Thursday, November 9th from 10-6 at Cadence 120
5558 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36608
Brad – 251.344.7435

• Friday, November 10th from 10-6 at Pro-Cycle and Triathlon
510 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532
Katie – 251.929.7060

- Friday, November 10th from 10-6 at the Steeple, 251 Saint Francis Street, behind the Hilton Garden Inn - Come out for the Bayou Shindig, our pre-ride party! Live music, fun things to do!

• Saturday, November 11th from 5:30 am – 9 am at Ride Start
251 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36602
Jeff – 251.272.9644

- See more at: www.gearsandbeersridemobile.com

- Hotel and Lodging Information:

• Hilton Garden Inn
15 N. Conception St., Mobile, AL 36602
251.345.4505
Group Name: Gears & Beers Group
Group Code: GBB
0.1 miles from Ride Start/Finish
Standard King $129/night
20 rooms available until October 20th, 2017
Link for registration: http://group.hiltongardeninn.com/gearsbeers

• Candlewood Suites – Downtown Mobile, AL
121 North Royal Street, Mobile, AL 36602
251.690.7818
Group Name: Gears and Beers 2017
Group Code: GAB
0.4 miles from Ride Start/Finish
Queen Studio $99
Double Queen Studio $109
One Bedroom Suite $129
30 rooms available until October 10th, 2017
Link for registration: https://www.ihg.com/candlewood/hotels/us/en/mobile/mobal/hoteldetail?qAdlt=1&qBrs=6c.hi.ex.rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv.ul.vn.ki.sp.nd.ct&qChld=0&qFRA=1&qGRM=0&qGrpCd=GAB&qIta=99801505&qPSt=0&qRRSrt=rt&qRef=df&qRms=1&qRpn=1&qRpp=20&qSHp=1&qSmP=3&qSrt=sBR&qWch=0&srb_u=1&icdv=99801505


The Delta Bike Project envisions a world made healthier through the increase of people using bicycles for environmental, social, creative and practical purposes. They believe that cycling and its benefits should be made equally accessible to people from all walks of life and seeks to minimize economic and educational barriers by providing a shared community space for people to have access to the tools and knowledge for do-it-yourself bicycle repair and low cost access to donated and recycled bicycles.

Dear Faithful Riders and Delta Bike Project Supporters, it is with a heavy heart that we again announce the cancellation...
08/20/2021

Dear Faithful Riders and Delta Bike Project Supporters, it is with a heavy heart that we again announce the cancellation of Gears and Beers. We have been closely monitoring the situation, as well as being in contact with medical professionals. The situation with Covid-19 is alarming and frightening in our area and many others around the southeast. The situation in our hospitals and in our medical community is dire, and we stand with them in not being a contributor to the larger Covid-19 problem. We again feel strongly that canceling our event the right course of action. As we stated last year, we pride ourselves on hosting the highest quality cycling experience, and we prioritize our guests and volunteers safety and health above anything else. We are not able to ensure that safety that due to these unprecedented times in our communities. Putting on Gears and Beers is a long process of careful planning and fundraising for our small non-profit, the Delta Bike Project, and our core group of dedicated volunteers. It’s been a very hard year for us, and we know it has been for you, too. We have focused on continuing to provide bike repair to support to our Mobile community, and have seen over 500 clients with careful safety protocols. We hope and pray that you stay well and safe. We will miss all of your smiling faces at 5:30am, and seeing you return triumphant from your ride for a big party. Please consider getting vaccinated, if you haven’t already, so we can collectively return to fun (and crowded) events and gathering safely as a bike community. If you’d like to make a contribution to support our volunteer-led organization in lieu of participating in our major fundraiser, we would love your consideration: https://www.deltabikeproject.org/support/

With peace and love,
The Gears and DBP Team

Support the DBP Volunteer mechanic, Hirotake Ohta, helps a visitor learn how to repair his brakes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our organization was hit hard, both for our volunteers and our operations. We are grateful for the support of the Mobile community, as well as the biking community around....

Dear Faithful Riders and Delta Bike Project Supporters -It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of Ge...
08/07/2020

Dear Faithful Riders and Delta Bike Project Supporters -

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of Gears and Beers 2020. With the rising COVID-19 infection rates in Mobile, and the areas and states surrounding us, we feel strongly that its the right course of action. We pride ourselves on hosting the highest quality cycling experience, and we prioritize your safety and health. This year, we are not able to provide that due to these unprecedented times in our communities. Putting on Gears and Beers is a year long process of careful planning and fundraising for our small non-profit, Delta Bike Project, and our core group of dedicated volunteers. Our goal is to come back in 2021 stronger and better than we have ever been for our 7th year. We hope and pray that you stay well and safe, and come back to ride with us next year. We will miss all of your smiling faces at 5:30am, and seeing you return triumphant from your ride for a big party.

Until next year,
Jenn Greene and our Gears Team

Check out our friends at Cheaha!
03/05/2020

Check out our friends at Cheaha!

Hey Cheaha Challenge & ULTRA riders, are there members of your family (or friends) who are not quite ready for the challenge of the CHALLENGE, but who love riding? The Cruise family ride is the ride for them. Same place. Same day.

The Cruise starts and finishes the same place you do - Pete Mathews Coliseum, but instead of hightailing it south over every peak from Jacksonville to Adam's Gap and back (plus more for the ULTRA), it heads north up the paved rails-to trail, Chief Ladiga Trail. Going from Jacksonville to Piedmont to the stateline and back. Enjoying Rest Stops along the way!

Check it out! Sign 'em up!

Reminder that kit and jersey ordering ends tomorrow!
11/19/2019

Reminder that kit and jersey ordering ends tomorrow!

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone that participated in Gears and Beers 2019. We had the absolute best day, and we hope you did, too! The second jersey order is open until 11/20 using the link below. Direct delivery to your home by 12/27. https://via.primalcustom.com/collections/t06153a

11/12/2019

Century photos!

11/12/2019

Photos from Alabama Backroads Century Series!

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone that participated in Gears and Beers 2019. We had the absolute best d...
11/12/2019

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone that participated in Gears and Beers 2019. We had the absolute best day, and we hope you did, too! The second jersey order is open until 11/20 using the link below. Direct delivery to your home by 12/27. https://via.primalcustom.com/collections/t06153a

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Gears and Beers is a fundraiser that benefits the Delta Bike Project in Mobile, Alabama. We host a 8.1-mile Beignet Buster, a 30-mile Swamp Romp, a 63-mile Mystic Metric, and the Bayou 100 Century. The century ride, our Bayou 100 is part of the Alabama Backroads Century Series. This year's date is November 10, 2018. Please visit http://www.gearsandbeersridemobile.com/ to view ride details, routes, and to register. Direct registration link: https://racesonline.com/events/gearsandbeers

Some important event notes:


  • If you want a t-shirt and swag, you must register by November 1st. There will be no t-shirts or swag available for late registrants. No exceptions can be made due to pre-order of products.

  • The cost of the rides includes assorted cold breakfast foods (e.g. muffins, snack bars, fruit, doughnuts, coffee, etc.) before the rides, ride-appropriate snacks and water at the start/finish and at rest stops, entrance to the after-party, a custom event t-shirt (for early and on-time registrants only), and a pint of beer.