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 September 7, 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: Where do riders park on the day of the ride?
A: On-site parking at the Start/Finish is limited to volunteers and vendors. Participants are asked to 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: Everyone will have s photo taken along the route and each participant will receive a full resolution free electronic photo (a $45 value) after the ride. In addition, PhotoCrazy® offers great savings to any participant who Prepays for an 8x10 picture. The normal cost for an 8x10 Printed Picture on Kodak Paper is about $35.00 but by prepaying for the picture the participant pays only $20.00 – that’s a saving of about 43%. In order to identify your photo, rider's bib numbers must by worn adn visable from the front. Wrist bands will be required to claim your free photo and the "Photo Certificate" each rider will receive must be surrendered to get the free photo.
