BIKE THE BAY FAQs

Bike the Bay began in 2007 as a non-competitive community ride designed for cyclists of all abilities. The scenic, mostly flat 25-mile route takes riders around San Diego Bay via the iconic Bayshore Bikeway.

Yes! Riders without a helmet will not be permitted to cross the bridge.

Unfortunately, due to the significant time and cost of planning this amazing event, we are not able to offer refunds!

Yes, you can save time the morning of the ride and have your wristband mailed to you. There is an extra charge for mailing service.

E-Bikes: Class I and II e-bikes are welcome at Bike the Bay (maximum speed of 20mph). Please pedal at the casual pace of the ride and enjoy.

NO OTHER MOTORIZED DEVICES WILL BE ALLOWED.

Add even more adventure to your Bike the Bay with a little dirt! The Eastlake High School and South Bay Composite Mountain Bike Teams host the additional Off Road Option in the Otay Valley Regional Park!  An 8.5-mile loop featuring wide dirt trails, wide gravel dirt roads and a touch of singletrack!  Mostly flat terrain (only less than 300 feet of elevation gain) most suitable for mountain bikes, gravel bikes, or cross bikes with sturdy knobby tires. The $15 fee for this optional section benefits these local mountain bike teams!

Click here for the route.

Unfortunately, due to the significant amount of time needed to plan we will not be able to offer any refunds. We do encourage you to purchase the insurance option.