THE RIDE
Visit www.thebayride.com for more information on ride route and registration
The 2026 Bay Ride is the 12th 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
August 29th, 2026 @ 7:00am
Sports Basement Presidio (610 Old Mason St SF, CA)
Route
JERSEY
Each year we work with local artists, creating a new vision for the year ahead. The design will be released in March, 2026.
OUR CAUSE - CALBIKE
Proceeds from The Bay 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
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
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.
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, East Side of Richmond Bridge, Cut off 9am
Mile 20, 37.933498, -122.403137, Richmond, CA 94801
Aid Station #2, Oakland Sprouts, Cut off 12pm
Mile 40, 3035 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611
Aid Station #3: Newark Sprouts, Cut off 3pm
Mile 65, 6399 Jarvis Ave, Newark, CA 94560
Aid Station #4: San Jose Target, Cut off 5pm
Mile 80, 95 Holger Way, San Jose, CA 95134
Aid Station #5: Canada Road and Edgewood, Cut off 7pm
Mile 105, 3389 Edgewood Road, Redwood City
Aid Station #6: Pacifica Safeway, Cut off 8pm
Mile 125, 708 Hickey Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044
Finish Line: Presidio Sports Basement, Cut off 10pm
Mile 135! 610 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94129
Start early and keep moving if you want to complete the entire route before the 8:00pm food cutoff. A rider who checks in at 6:30am and averages 11 mph rolling speed between rest stops and spends 10 minutes at check-in and each rest stop should finish around 7:30pm.
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.
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).
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