2026 PUMPKIN PEDAL
A Halloween Party on Two Wheels
🎃 Saddle Up for Halloween!
Grab your friends, put together your best costume, and join us for a festive day on two wheels. Whether you go spooky, silly, heroic, or completely over the top, Pumpkin Pedal is a chance to ride, have fun, and celebrate Halloween with the NCAC community.
Costumes are highly encouraged—so start planning your look and your crew!
NCAC 2026 Pumpkin Pedal
Gates Open: 9:00 AM Pedals Down: 9:30 AM SHARP!
Oct 31, 2026
9:00am
Touchstone Brewing Co.
116 North 16th St, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA, US, 95811
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🗺️ Come Ride With Us
Whether you're an experienced cyclist, getting back on the bike, or just looking for a fun way to spend a fall Saturday, you're welcome at the Pumpkin Pedal.
28 MILES
A relaxed distance for enjoying the ride, the scenery and the company.
50 MILES
A little more adventure for riders looking for a longer day in the saddle.
EVERYONE WELCOME
Ride your own pace. E-bikes welcome. SAG support and rest stops included.
More Than a Bike Ride
Pumpkin Pedal is designed to be a great fall day—not a race and not a test of how fast you can ride.
🚴 Ride
28 or 50 miles through the fall landscape.
🎃 Get Festive
Halloween costumes encouraged.
🍻 Refuel
Enjoy your $30 food & beverage voucher for Touchstone Brewing Co. after the ride.
👋 Meet People
Ride with friends, make new ones, and hang out after the finish.
🚐 We've Got You
Rest stops and SAG support along the route.
Choose Your Adventure
The 28-Mile Ride
The perfect introduction to Pumpkin Pedal and a great choice if you're looking for a fun, social day on the bike.
The 50-Mile Ride
Want to spend a little more time exploring? Take on the longer route and make a full day of it.
Not sure which one to choose? Start with 28 miles. There's always next time.
🎃 Your Pumpkin Pedal
9:00 AM
Arrive & check in
9:30 AM
Ride begins
During the ride
Rest stops + SAG support
After the ride
Food, drinks & Halloween fun
Before you head home
Meet fellow riders and start planning your next adventure
❤️ Ride With a Purpose
The Pumpkin Pedal helps supports NCAC's work with HIV/AIDS organizations throughout the Sacramento region and Northern California. Your participation helps support that work while giving you a chance to enjoy a great day on the bike.
Ride for fun. Ride for community. Ride for a cause.
Questions? We've Got You.
Do I need to be an experienced cyclist?
No. Pumpkin Pedal is designed for riders of different experience levels.
Which distance should I ride?
Everyone will Ride the same Route until the Rest Stop. At that point you can choose to head back on the 28-mile route for a shorter, more relaxed experience or continue on to the 50-mile route for a longer day in the saddle. Additional 50-mile route sheets will be available at the Rest Stop.
Are e-bikes allowed?
Yes.
What happens if I have trouble during the ride?
SAG support is available.
Do I have to wear a costume?
No, costumes are optional. please make sure that any costume does not impede your ability to ride safely.
Is fundraising required?
When you register, you’ll have the option to create a personal fundraising page. Fundraising is not required to participate, but we encourage you to share the adventure with your family and friends—invite them to ride with you, support your journey, or make a contribution to help further our mission!
Please Note: Any funds you raise through the 2026 Pumpkin Pedal will support NCAC, but they won’t count toward the fundraising minimum for the 2027 NorCal AIDS Cycle Ride in May. If you’re riding in NCAC 2027, donations toward your 2027 fundraising goal will need to be made through your NCAC 2027 fundraising page.
What happens after the ride?
Plan to stick around afterward for food, drinks, and a chance to unwind with the NCAC community.
Interested in the NCAC 2027 Ride?
Want to ride with us again?
Pumpkin Pedal is one of several ways to get involved with the NorCal AIDS Cycle community. Each May, NCAC hosts its four-day cycling adventure. We also have weekly Training Rides to get you prepped for NCAC 2027, check out our calendar for more information.
If you enjoy Pumpkin Pedal and want to take the next step, we'd love to have you join us.
Ready to commit?
Come Ride With Us
Pick your distance. Grab your bike. Put on a costume. Bring a friend.
Let's make a day of it.
Want to hear about NCAC and the 2027 NorCal AIDS Cycle multiday ride?
Visit the NCAC Website at https://norcalaidscycle.org or drop us a line at NCACEventInfo@gmail.com.