FAQ's

Q:  What happens if it rains on the day of the ride?

A: Event organizers for The Bike The Bay Ride have been advised by local officials that should it rain on the morning of August 30th, the event will need to be canceled in the interest of safety for all participants. Bike The Bay has gone to great lengths to make this an enjoybale and safe experience for all and the threat of rain on the surface of the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge would compromise that experience. Should this occur, every attempt will be made to reschedule the ride.

Q: Are bicycle rentals available for those who don't have their own bike to ride Bike the Bay?

A: Bike Revolution (Peter Smith, Mgr.) has authorized a discount for any registrants needing rentals for Bike The Bay. They are located downtown near the start/finish and will be open for early pick up and last minute sales (tubes, clothing, etc.). Reservations for those needing a bike must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Bike Revolution is located at 522 6th Avenue, (619) 564-4843, sandiegobiketours@gmail.com. Must mention Bike The Bay to receive discount.

Q: How to riders in Coronado get to the event start on the day of the ride?

Thanks to San Diego Harbor Excursions, we are excited to provide early morning water taxi service for participants from Coronado. From 6-7 am passenger service will take participants from the Coronado ferry landing to San Diego. NO BIKES will be allowed on the taxi that morning; however, bikes may be checked at the start/finish area at Embarcadero Marina Park South on Saturday, 8/28 from Noon-3pm. Participants will dropped off a short walking distance away from the start area. Following the ride, participants may access regular ferry service (with bikes) back to Coronado.

Q:  Where do riders park on the day of the ride?

A:  Participants may park on the street (meters are free on Sundays) and surrounding garages at the San Diego Convention Center on Harbor Drive ($8) or The the 8th and Harbor Garage near the Hilton Hotel ($10). For additioanl information and locations, visit http://www.aceparking.com/parking.htm Please be aware of clearance levels of garages if you plan to use a rooftop car rack.

Q:  Are riders permitted to take photographs while on the bridge?

A: Sorry, no stopping on the bridge is permitted for any reason, including photography.  This policy has been established for the safety of all riders.

Q:  Will official ride photographs be available?

A:  We won’t be providing a free photo this year, but the plan is to have the photographer taking pictures on the bridge for purchase.