On Sunday, May 31st 2026, we will host our 5th annual ROC ‘n Roll fundraising bike ride so we can continue to advocate for robust and equitable transportation choices across Monroe County.
NEW THIS YEAR! Once you register, you’ll have an option to create a team, join a team, or choose to ride solo! Let us know if anything is confusing and we’ll get right back to you!
The Ride
Meet us at Rohrbach Brewing Company’s Beer Hall on Railroad Street, where this year’s ROC ‘n Roll will begin and end. The ride is rain or shine and the after party will be inside.
Thanks to our sponsors & donors!
Your generosity allows us to continue championing mobility in Monroe County!
Interested in joining as a sponsor? Email kristin@ReconnectRochester.org!
The 8-mile ride is a family-friendly, casual route that features the traffic-free Riverway Trail. Check-in starts at 10:00 AM. Kickstands up at 10:30 AM.
The 30-mile ride is a mix of bike paths, bike lanes, and bike boulevards — and will probably take you places you’ve never seen in Rochester on a bike! Check-in starts at 8:30 AM. Kickstands up at 9:00 AM.
“I loved street riding in a way that felt safe. It was so fun to experience our gorgeous city from that vantage.”
“Riding a type of ride I never do. It was very eye-opening to see all the cycling infrastructure in the city. I had no clue.”
Registration
- $50 – Pre-registration
- $60 – Day of registration (on 5/31)
- Kids under 18 only $25
Includes after party admission (1 plate of food + your first drink/beer).
Snacks and water provided for riders pre- and post-ride, plus long route rest stop(s).
Create or Join A Team
NEW THIS YEAR! We’re excited to introduce a Teams option that will allow you to recruit and ride with your colleagues, friends and family! As a team lead, you can also encourage those who can’t join the ride, to support our cause with a donation in lieu of coming.
Once you register as an individual, you’ll have an option to create a team or join a team. Let us know if anything is confusing and we’ll get right back to you!
After Party!
Join us at ROC ‘n Roll event headquarters afterwards to eat, drink, and hang out! Enjoy live music from The Sideburns, and check out our raffle. Admission to the after party is included in rider registration. Non-riders can grab a ticket for just the after party via the registration button below. All are welcome!
- 12:00-2:00pm at Rohrbach’s
- $25 – Includes 1 plate of food + your first drink/beer
- Kids admitted free
- (Bike ride participants do not have to buy a separate ticket for the after party – it’s already included!)
Party food options: burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, chips, fresh fruit, and other sides.
The Cause
There are many incredible bike rides for a multitude of worthy and important causes every year, but the ROC ‘n Roll is the only benefit ride that directly supports bike advocacy and safe cycling infrastructure along with all the work we do to champion mobility in Monroe County.
If you can’t join the ride, feel free to donate to support the cause or attend the after party for riders and non-riders alike! Here are just some efforts your dollars would go to support :
- The ROC Easy Bike Map to help everyday riders feel comfortable
- Putting a spotlight on smart land use policies as a key to transit rich communities
- Customized bike routes for people to reach their destination safely
- A county-wide crash map to raise awareness and support local advocacy efforts around safe streets
- Free bike classes to teach you how to safely negotiate traffic
- Mobility Action Alerts and an Advocacy Tool Kit to provide tangible opportunities for robust public transit, safe streets, and bicycle infrastructure
Donate to Support
Can’t make this event, but still want to support the cause?
We’ll gratefully accept a donation to let us know you’ll be with us in spirit! Visit our donation page to support our work.
Seeking Sponsors & Raffle Donations
Are you a business or organization interested in supporting our event? By partnering with Reconnect Rochester, you’ll join the movement for mobility equity, accessible recreation, sustainability, and safe streets. View sponsorship opportunities ranging from $500 – $10,000.
We also welcome in-kind donations for our RAFFLE. Bonus points if it’s Rochester or bike-themed! Contact kristin@ReconnectRochester.org if you’d like to make an item donation.
