Red Bike's Pint Night Derby - 2025

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

Red Bike celebrates our 11th Birthday with the return of the annual Pint Night Derby on September 18 at Rhinegeist Brewery.

This is a pinewood derby tournament where participants race small, handcrafted wooden cars down a 40-ft track against bikeshare friends.

First Pint Night Derby? No worries! Everyone is welcome to register. The $25 registration fee includes a car build kit with a mini – Red Bike. There will be prizes for both speed and style as well as a split-the-pot raffle!  

Want us to build your car? Select the Pre-Built Car option at registration (limited quantity). 

Register now to secure a spot! Only 60 total race slots available

In honor of our 11th birthday, we are aiming to raise $11,000 to continue progressing towards a more just and joyful transportation network.  

Got a little extra to give or know someone who might? Donate to help reach our goal of $11,000 in honor of our 11th birthday. You can make a tax-deductible donation to Red Bike at www.cincyredbike.org/donate or share this page with a friend. Every donation keeps us rolling. 

🚲 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 August 19 -September 17.

🏆 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.

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.

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