The Bay Ride 2025

THE RIDE

The Bay Ride 2025 is the 11th anniversary of a one-of-a-kind charity bike ride featuring the famous 135-mile route around the entire Bay Area from San Francisco thru the North Bay, East Bay, Peninsula, and then back to San Francisco, as well as a 35-mile ride from San Francisco to Oakland. 

WHEN & WHERE

September 13th, 2025 @ 7:00am
Sports Basement Presidio (610 Old Mason St SF, CA)
Route

OUR CAUSE - CALBIKE

Proceeds from the 2025 ride will directly support local nonprofit CalBike's mission of advocating for equitable, inclusive, and prosperous bicycling communities throughout California.

• CalBike are experts at securing significant funding for Active Transportation within our state, including a landmark $1.1 Billion for projects in 2022
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• CalBike is instrumental in passing Legislation that directly results in safer streets, including the Complete Streets Bill in 2024 and the Freedom to Walk Act in 2022
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• CalBike is a key community connector, effectively mobilizing a vast network of local bike coalitions, pedestrians and transit advocates, environmental groups, and social justice organizations across California

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

​What's the difference between the two routes?
Each route starts at the Sports Basement in the Presidio, in San Francisco. Address is 610 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94129

• 35 Mile Route: The 35 mile route ends at the Oakland Sprouts Market, 3035 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611. There are plenty of public transport options to bring you back to the Sports Basement in San Francisco, including buses, BART and Ferries.  
• 135 Mile Route: The 135 mile route also starts at the Sports Basement in the Presidio in San Francisco and follows the same route to Oakland as the 35 mile ride, then continues on through the East Bay, Peninsula, and then back to San Francisco. 

I've never gone this far! Are you sure I can do this?
Cyclists who take part in The Bay Ride discover that there is more in them than they know, with 68% of our riders cycling farther than they ever have before. Whether you've never ridden 35 miles or have done a century but 135 miles seems a bit too far, YOU CAN DO THIS! We have created training plans for both routes and we encourage you to reach out to info@livethebay.org for any questions or concerns.

See training plans here: https://www.thebayride.com/general-8

What If I want to go farther than 35 miles? Is the cost the same for the different routes?
YES! We purposefully have designed these routes to be identical for the first 35 miles so that should you want to keep going, there is no added cost or logistics to sign up for - just keeping riding! We encourage everyone to push themselves and make the next aid station.

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What kind of support is offered? Are there aid stations? Are there cutoff times?
We are here to support you on your journey including a ride coordinator, two SAG cars, and four aid stations. There will be several aid stations along the route, offering bathrooms, water, and snacks. Please be mindful of cut off times. 

• Aid Station #1, Cut off 12pm: 
  • Oakland Sprouts Market, mile 40, 3035 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611
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• Aid Station #2: Cut off 3pm
  • Newark Sprouts Market, mile 65, 6399 Jarvis Ave, Newark, CA 94560
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• Aid Station #3: Cut off 5pm
  • San Jose, Target, mile 80, 95 Holger Way, San Jose, CA 95134  
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• Aid Station #4: Cut off 7pm
  • Woodside, Roberts Market, mile 105, 3015 Woodside Rd, Woodside, CA 94062
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• Finish Line: Cut off 10pm
  • Sports Basement, mile 135!, 610 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94129  

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Do you offer bike rentals for this event?
Yes, we do! If you're traveling for the event, we’ve partnered with Unlimited Biking to offer bike rentals on-site at check-in. Reserve your bike here: https://unlimitedbiking.com/events/the-bay-ride/  

What are the start times? Can I start early?
Although the formal start time is 7am for both 35-mile and 135-mile routes, riders are welcome to start as early as they would like. 

Are ebikes allowed?
Yes, ebikes are welcome!

How do I get back to San Francisco from Oakland?

From the Oakland rest stop there are plenty of options back to San Francisco including BART, buses, and the Jack London Ferry. 

Are there public transport options along the route should I need it?

We have designed the route to always be within 10 minutes of public transport, including buses, ferries, BART and Caltrain. 

Which size of the jersey should I order?

For several years we have been proud to partner with Primal for our jerseys. Their sizing chart is a good place to start, and for more information check out the Men's Short Sleeve Prisma Jersey product page. Click the “Shop” button at the top of the page or select at check out to purchase your Jersey.

Where should I park in San Francisco?

Please do not park at Sports Basement as they have limited parking. Instead, riders should park at the Tunnel Tops (paid), Main Post (paid), Stillwell Hall (west of Sports Basement and paid) or East Beach (free).