Red Bike's Pint Night Derby

🚴‍♀️ 🏁 Red Bike's Pint Night Derby 🏁🚴‍♀️

Let's race into the future together! Red Bike returns this spring, kickoff the riding season and the system reopening at our Pint Night Derby.

This is a pinewood derby tournament where participants race small, handcrafted wooden cars down a 40-ft track. Prizes for style and speed!

Not a Scout, no worries! Whether this is your first derby car or your tenth, you're welcome. Help us fuel a season of bike rides, community connections, and progress toward a more just and joyful transportation network.

Register now to secure a spot! Only 50 total race slots available

🚲 Race to Win: Anyone can join the race for $25. Your entry fee secures you a spot in the tournament, one style-vote to cast, and a car build kit. The kit includes a block of wood, 4 axles, 4 wheels, and a mini-Red Bike.

🛠️Build Kit Pickup: Participants can pick up their derby car kits at Red Bike HQ, located at 600 Central Avenue, 45202, Monday through Friday Noon - 6 p.m., between April 1 - April 26.

🍻 Brews & Votes: Race, sip, and support. While the cars zoom down the track, grab a beer (or two) as you cheer on your favorites. A $1 from every beer purchased goes to Red Bike!

🏆 Prizes & Split-the-Pot: The fastest cars and the most stylish will be rewarded. Bring cash or have your Venmo ready for a Split-the-Pot raffle also. Go for glory, for fun, or for luck!

Speed Prizes

• 1st – Red Bike Bike Joy t-shirt and Annual Pass. Rhinegeist Beer for Humans hat and keychain.
• 2nd – 1 Red Bike Monthly Pass. Rhinegeist Beer for Humans t-shirt and pint glass.
• 3rd – 2 Red Bike Day Passes. Rhinegeist Beer for Humans koozie and enamel pin.

Style Prize

• Red Bike Bike Joy t-shirt and Annual Pass. Rhinegeist Beer for Humans tote bag and pint glass.

Register now to secure a spot! Only 50 total race slots available

Car Specifications

• Maximum width – 2-3/4″
• Maximum Length – 7”
• Maximum weight – 5 Ounces
• Minimum width between wheels – 1-3/4″

• Minimum bottom clearance (so it does not rub on the track guides) – 3/8″
• Racecar must have 4 wheels
• Racecar must incorporate mini-Red Bike in/on the vehicle
• Racecar must include race number (included in packet pickup)

Rules & Expectations

• Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
• The car must be free-wheeling, with no starting devices, motors, engines, or other propulsion.
• No lubricating oil may be used; axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite or silicone.
• Each car must pass inspection at check-in before it may compete. Check-in closes at 6 p.m. If a car does not pass inspection, you may make adjustments. Some tools will be on hand for adjustments, if you need a specific tool for your car please make sure you bring it with you. Be sure to check-in early in case of needed adjustments.
• You will not be able to choose which lane you race in. Luck of the draw, friends!
• Have fun and be a good sport! Yes, this is a race and tournament, but it’s also a FUNdraiser for your beloved bikeshare system. Be cool!

For more tips and tricks, start Googling, peruse YouTube videos, and check out the Scout Shop articles below. Visit our local Cincinnati Scout Shop, Dan Beard Council, for supplies or to test your car on a track.

• 5 Basic Pinewood Derby Cars Shapes
• How to Get Started Designing Your Pinewood Derby Car
• 5 Tips to Building the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car
• 10 Tips and Tricks to a Fast and Cool Looking Pinewood Derby Car
  

DISCLAIMER: Red Bike and Rhinegeist are not responsible for any loss or damage which might be sustained by any vehicle on these premises. Vehicles parked and raced here are done so at the owner’s risk.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm Street, Cincinnati, United States