Madison Brewery Bike Race

press release: Delta Beer Lab and Hop Haus Fitchburg are bringing back their popular Madison Brewery Bike Race on September 11, 2021. More than 120 bike and beer enthusiasts participated in the inaugural event in 2020 and the breweries expect a much larger turnout this year.

“The Madison Brewery Bike Race is a really fun event that allows cyclists to put on some miles while enjoying some locally crafted beers at both Hop Haus and Delta Beer Lab,” said Delta Co-Owner and Chief Beer Officer Pio (Tim Pitrowski). “Participants can race for time, or just participate in the race for fun.”

This year riders start the race any time after 11am at Delta Beer Lab and must be finished by 4pm. The clock for each rider’s race time starts once they turn in their first empty pint glass at Delta Beer Lab. There is no marked course for the event so riders can choose the route they wish to take to Hop Haus Fitchburg Brewpub and back to Delta Beer Lab. Most riders will pedal roughly 12 miles round trip for this event.

“There will be prizes for the fastest three finishers,” said Pio. “All riders will also be entered into a prize raffle as well, so the riders who take their time are still eligible to win.”

Online registration closes at 8pm on September 10. The cost of the event is $30 if riders pre register online and goes up to $35 for those who register the day of the event. 

“All riders will enjoy three pints of locally crafted beer, a nice bike ride, and lots of fun,” said Pio. “We are really excited to host this event again with our friends from Hop Haus Brewing Co.”

Riders are asked to obey all traffic laws, wear a helmet and consume alcohol responsibly. All are encouraged to follow current policies, wear a mask while indoors, and practice social distancing.