Ride Information

Start/Finish at Embarcadero Marina Park South, San Diego
Scenic and flat 25-mile, non-competitive ride along the Bayshore Bikeway
Post-ride Festival with food, beverages and entertainment at Embarcadro Marina Park South

Please plan to arrive early in order to park before the ride.

PARKING:

Please plan ahead and arrive early! There are many parking lots and street parking spaces Downtown near the start area. Remember, parking meters are free on Sundays! Convention Center underground parking off 5th Ave. and Harbor Dr. and other area Ace Parking Garages are also available for a fee. Visit http://www.aceparking.com/parking.htm

or locations near the start/finish line.

GEAR Check:
You may check in your warm-ups at the start line near registration. Clearly mark the bag with your bib number. Do not pack valuables. Bike the Bay is not responsible for lost items. Bags may be claimed at the finish line by showing your bib number at the Rider’s Gear Pick-Up booth.

Rules/Restrictions

Bike the Bay Ride is a fun, non-competitive ride for cyclists of all abilities. The safety of all riders is our highest priority. Please observe the following rules/restrictions so everyone can enjoy a fun and safe ride.

Limited to first 2500 registrants.
Helmets mandatory for all riders.
No individual riders under the age of 14.
No bike trailers allowed.
Riders will not be allowed on the official course unless they display bib numbers on the front of their jersey/shirt and wear wristbands.
Riders must obey all rules of the road and should ride single file in bike lanes and on the right hand side of the road.
Riders must obey all traffic signals, crossing signals and stop signs at all times.
Watch downhill speed and stay in control at all times.
Reckless, fast and out of control riders will be stopped and taken of the course by ride officials.
If you have a flat or mechanical problem, please pull slowly off to the right and out of the pathway of oncoming riders. This is especially important while crossing the bridge.
If you need help because of illness, injury, or fatigue, or mechanical failurepull off of the road to the right adn place you bike out of the way in an upside down position. A SAG wagon and ambulance will patrol the course. First aid will be available at the start/finish.
Bicycle Repair will be available only at the rest stops.
Do not take photos during crossing, a photographer will be on the bridge to take your picture.
Have FUN, be SAFE and ENJOY the ride.

Route (Bayshore Bikeway)