Bicycle Sundays at Big Rip

Despite the past few days of cloudiness and rain, it’s springtime.  Time to dust off your bicycle and enjoy the weather!

One perk of riding your bike is Bicycle Sundays at Big Rip Brewing Company.  Every Sunday, ride your bicycle to the brewery and get $1 off your first drink.  Big Rip has always been bike-friendly – their grand opening was during the 2013 Tour de Bier and welcomed hundreds of thirsty bicyclists.  They have also donated 10% of merchandise revenue to BikeWalkKC.

Speaking of Tour de Bier, it’s a little over a month away.  Sunday, May 17, the tour starts and ends at Knuckleheads Saloon in the East Bottoms.  Learn about the rich history of brewing in Kansas City, the link between beer and baseball, where Kansas City’s only alligator pit was, pass some of the most famous beer institutions in Kansas City, and more on this bicycle tour.  Three different tours are offered at 17 miles, 35 miles, and 65 mile.  Proceeds from the Tour de Bier will benefit BikeWalkKC.  Big Rip will be a rest stop along with other Kansas City breweries Boulevard, Cinder Block Brewery, Green Room Burgers & Beer, KC Bier Company, and Martin City Brewing Company.

Big Rip will be busy the next few months with events and festivals.

Next Thursday, April 16, they will be participating in Third Thursday at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.  For $5, enjoy a variety of their beers and chat with them as they discuss their creative inspirations and charitable efforts from 6pm until 8:30pm.

The popular Parkville Microbrew Fest will have them once again this year.  Saturday, April 25, from 1pm until 5pm at English Landing Park, enjoy local and national breweries offerings.

As mentioned above, they’ll be at a rest stop for the Tour de Bier on May 17th.

Saturday, June 06, they host their second anniversary party – Get Ripped Brew Fest Year Two.  Early Bird tickets are on sale now for $30 and include unlimited sampling of beers from various breweries, distilleries, and wineries.  It’s a laid back atmosphere and tickets will be limited, so get yours early.

It hasn’t been announced yet, but their 4th of July parties are always a smash and will likely continue this year.  An outdoor bash that ends with a great view of the Riverfest fireworks, with the 4th being on a Saturday this year, this party will be and explosion of fun!

Whether you’re an avid bicyclist of just want to watch the baseball game in a relaxed environment, Big Rip offers a variety of events and specials to try them out.  They’re located just off the Heart of America Bridge at 216 E. 9th Avenue in North Kansas City and hours are Wednesday & Thursday 4pm-9pm, Friday & Saturday 12pm-10pm, and Sunday 12pm-5pm.