Ride the River
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Ride the River

Bakersfield, California, United States
May 02, 2026
Cycling

About the Event

Ride the River is a fun community bike ride for people of all ages. The ride will begin in the small park adjacent to 8850 Stockdale Highway, the old Finish Line parking lot. In order to allow time for check in, please arrive one hour before your scheduled event. 

Got an old bike with flat tires or squeaky brakes? Bike Bakersfield will be on hand to fix up your jalopy! There will also be aid and repair stations on the bike route. 

Parking for the event will be in the city parking lot west of the old Finish Line store, 8850Stockdale Highway. Overflow parking available at CSUB in parking lot J. 

Prepare for a morning of music, vendors, and food. All proceeds benefit Bring Back the Kern. 

The Ride the River brings an exciting 32.2K, 16.1K, 8K to Bakersfield, California on May 2, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!

Races Offered

Cycling

Feisty Twenty Mile

May 02, 2026 32.2K 08:00
$55.00
Closed

Friendly Ten Mile

May 02, 2026 16.1K 09:00
$45.00
Closed

Family Five Mile (Two Kids Free for Every Paid Adult)

May 02, 2026 8K 09:30
$25.00
Closed

About Bakersfield

Ride the River takes place in Bakersfield, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.

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