RIDE THE BRIDGE - BIKE THE BAY
The First Annual Bike the Bay is in the history books. Bike The Bay '09 is in the planning stages. Save the date August 30th, '09 ! More details here when they are available. Registration should be available some time in January, '09. Register early as this event is sure to sell out.
Click here for a YouTube video taken at Embarcadero Marina Park South on Ride Day
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for a full resolution QuickTime movie from which the YouTube version was made. It will take a while to download.
Click here to see what NBCSan Diego had to say about the event.
Rider Photo Reminder:
to receive another certificate. Thank you.(This is how things went down in '08)
7:00 a.m. Wave Starts - Embarcadero Marina Park South, San Diego, CA (Staging at 6:30)
This non-competitive, community bike ride for riders of all abilities will take riders on a scenic and primarily flat ride around the San Diego Bay via the Bayshore Bikeway. Along the way, riders will travel through the surrounding cities of Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista and National City before finishing back at the start/finish line at Embarcadero Marina Park in downtown San Diego. Not only will the route travel through all five of these very diverse communities but it will also allow riders their first opportunity in over 20 years to ride over the beautiful San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge along the scenic 25-mile route. All riders will return to San Diego for a post-ride festival with food, beverage and entertainment back at the Embarcadero Marine Pake South.
Registration fee ( Individuals: SDCBC Members - $50, Non-Members - $55, Tandem Teams: SDCBC Members - $94, Non-Members - $99 ) includes ride entry, t-shirt and post-ride festival with food and beverage and a full resolution electronic photograph taken along the ride. Register early to ensure a place for your group. Bike the Bay 2008 will be limited to the first 2,500 registered riders. On-Line Registration ends at 11:59 a.m. on 9/6/08. Registration fee increases by $15 on 8/23/08. On 8/15/08 bib numbers and ride instructions will be mailed to pre-registered riders. There will be no refunds after 8/15/2008. All riders who register after 8/15 will need to pick up their bib numbers at Pre-Ride Orientation on 9/6/08 or at the Start area on 9/7/08.
Be sure to check the FAQ page (Frequently Asked Questions) under "Ride Info" for important information regarding details of the ride.
Proceeds from the Bike the Bay ride will benefit the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition (SDCBC), a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to making bicycling better in San Diego. The SDCBC provides educational programs, promotes awareness of bicyclists and bicycling issues in San Diego and acts as a voice for bicyclists to elected officials and decision makers throughout the San Diego region. Learn more and join the SDCBC at www.sdcbc.org.
Site Last Updated 11/13/08 8:45 PM
The 25-mile non-timed, non-competitive ride starts and finishes at Embarcadero Marina Park South is located at the foot of Marina Park Way on the San Diego Bay. Take Harbor Drive north to Park Blvd and turn right. Follow Park Blvd around behind the Convention Center to Park entrance and start line. 