Riders gathering at Half Liter BBQ before the Brewar Ride

The Brewar Ride

Twenty miles on the Monon Trail, starting and finishing in Broad Ripple. One morning a year, for Brent.

2026 Ride Recap

The 2026 Brewar Ride rolled out Saturday, June 6 at 9 a.m. Riders and donors put up $6,235 against a $5,000 goal — 125% — with 47 supporters. Every dollar goes to the Brent C. Warnecke Memorial Scholarship through the Blue River Foundation. Missed the ride? You can still give.

2027 Brewar Ride

We do this every year, and 2027 will be no different. Twenty miles on the Monon Trail, an out-and-back through Broad Ripple, one Saturday morning in June. Same ride, same reason: every dollar goes to the Brent C. Warnecke Memorial Scholarship through the Blue River Foundation.

The date is still being set. Sign up for the email list and you’ll be the first to know when it lands, along with the start time, the meetup spot, and how to register and fundraise. No spam, no list-selling. Just the ride. Sign up.

What to expect

A fun bike ride that starts and finishes in Broad Ripple on the Monon Trail, up to 20 miles. The route is designed so everyone can ride to their own comfort level, so think about your experience as a rider when you decide how far to go. There is a rolling start: slower riders roll out at 9am, faster riders head out a little after. Get the route map.

A post-ride celebration will be held from 11am to 12:30pm on the upper deck of Half Liter BBQ. There are bike racks to park your bike. We put out a breakfast taco bar, soft drinks, beer, and wine. Please claim a free ticket when you sign up so we know how many to expect. View the parking instructions.