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The 11th Annual Bay Ride

September 13 2025
San Francisco CA
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Distances: 40, 130 miles
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs

A few friends came up with a crazy idea...what if we could bike around the entire Bay Area? How long would that take? How many miles would it be? Was it even possible? 

From that idea and the desire to change lives through challenge and the discovery of the beauty of the outdoors, a new event was born: The Bay Ride one-of-a-kind 135 mile ride celebrating the diverse landscape of the Bay Area.  The ride starts in San Francisco and travels through Marin, the East Bay and the Peninsula, concluding at the iconic Ferry Building back in the heart of the city.

Over the last ten years, The Bay Ride has grown in ridership and influence, forming the non-profit LiveTheBay.org that is built on a passion for strong community and connection to the wonder of our Bay Area.

The Bay Ride supports our long-standing partnership with Outward Bound, a local non-profit with a shared mission of open access to foundational outdoor experiences. Outward Bound provides opportunities for teamwork, leadership, communication, a sense of belonging, environmental stewardship, and compassion. Courses range from one-day rope courses in McLaren Park to weeks-long adventures backpacking in Joshua Tree, dog sledding in Alaska, canoeing in Maine, and climbing expeditions in Colorado.

Over two thirds of Outward Bound students rely on scholarship in some form, and The Bay Ride has been proud to raise funds for the young adult Sierra backpacking courses.

This year, in honor of our 10th Annual Bay Ride, we are looking to our community to help us achieve our goal of $10,000 – sponsoring youth adults to go on an all expenses paid outdoor experience, including travel, gear, and supplies.

Cyclists who take part in The Bay Ride experience what Outward Bound students discover along their journeys: There is more in them than they know, with over 60% of our riders cycling farther than they ever have before.

The 10th Annual Bay Ride 2024

 
Start Located At: 1 Ferry Plaza, SF, CA 94111
 
 
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Sep 13 2025 - EVENT: The 11th Annual Bay Ride