Bike the Bay August 30, 2009

Local bicyclists can pedal across the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge and then traverse along some of the county’s most scenic bayshore routes during the annual Bike the Bay ride n Sunday, Aug. 30.

This non-competitive 25-mile ride starts at 7 a.m. at Embarcadero Marina Park South on Harbor Drive in San Diego and travels over the 2.1-mile bridge and along the expanded Bayshore Bikeway.

The relaxed ride, open to riders 12 years and older and recommended for all cycling abilities, will meander along bayside paths and down dedicated bike lanes through the quiet streets of Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista and National City before concluding with post-ride festivities at Embarcadero Marina Park.

Limited to 2,500 riders, registration is $55 and can be completed online at www.bikethebay.net.

Ride proceeds benefit the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making area bicycling better.

Official Website: http://www.bikethebay.net