Bike to the Future

Think of this as an informational post, since there is a 5 mile, 15 mile, 30 mile, and 62 mile course for this event, and riding together might be a challenge :) I'll leave the comments open so people can try to coordinate if there's interest in a group ride though! Bike to the Future Participants also get 20% off at Sports Basement here, in case you need some extra motivation.

The longer courses start earlier, and shorter ones start closer to noon (see below). This is NOT a race, but a fundraiser to raise more awareness and funding to improve sidewalks and add protected bike lanes to the roads of the Bay Area (specifically the El Camino Real corridor). If you're interested, here is a recent article that discusses the benefits of doing so

If you want to participate, sign up at https://biketothefuture.funraise.org/ (scroll down to the "Register" button under STEP 1 ), if you want to be involved but don't want to cycle, go to https://biketothefuture.funraise.org/page/volunteer (you'll need to follow the link to Eventbrite), or if you want to support the cause you can donate directly at https://biketothefuture.funraise.org/ (scroll down to the Donate button).

EVENT INFO from https://biketothefuture.funraise.org/page/welcome-packet - Helmets are required! For the routes, see https://biketothefuture.funraise.org/page/2025-route-descriptions

Event start at Santa Clara County Building at 70 W Hedding St, San Jose, CA.

62 mile Ride - follow the RED arrows.

• Difficulty level: Advanced
• Rest stops: 5
• Please arrive between 6:30am-7:00am for check-in
• Be ready to depart at 7:30am
• Est. return time: 11:45am-2:00pm
• RideWithGPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50958176

30 Mile Ride - follow the YELLOW arrows

• Difficulty level: Intermediate
• Rest stops: 2
• Please arrive between 9:00am-9:30am for check-in
• Be ready to depart at 10:00am
• Est. return time: 12:00pm-1:45pm
• RideWithGPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50945841

15 Mile Ride - follow the BLUE arrows

• Difficulty level: Intermediate
• Rest stops: 2
• Please arrive and checkin 10:00am-10:30am
• Be ready to depart at 11:00am
• Est. return time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
• RideWithGPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50946070

5 Mile Ride - follow the GREEN arrows

• Difficulty level: Easy
• Water Station: 1
• For an easy, family-friendly ride
• Be ready to depart at 12:00pm
• Est. return time: 12:20pm-1:00pm
• RideWithGPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50887411

What you get at check-in:

• A free commemorative SVBC water bottle!
• A wristband with the ride support phone number on it:
• Breakfast and lunch at staging
• Snacks at our rest stops
• SAG pickup service
• Your special edition Bike to the Future jersey for anyone who donated $135 or more.
• Some of you might want to take your water bottle after completing the ride and that’s fine. We’ll hang on to it until you’ve completed your ride.

Day of the Ride:

• Pre-hydrate and eat a breakfast with electrolytes.
• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water before, during, and after the ride.
• Drink electrolytes every time you hydrate. You need to replenish these as much as water in the heat and you can get pretty sick if you get low on them in the heat, even if you are hydrated.
• Recommend riders ride with a wet bandana, sun shirts, or sun sleeves to increase evaporation while on the bike.
• Wear light, loose-fitting clothing. Avoid wearing anything that will trap heat.
• Take breaks in the shade. If you start to feel overheated, take a break in the shade and cool down.
• Listen to your body. If you feel dizzy, nauseous, or lightheaded, stop riding and rest.

LINKS
https://bikesiliconvalley.org/events/bike-to-the-future
https://biketothefuture.funraise.org/page/event-waiver
https://biketothefuture.funraise.org/page/welcome-packet
https://biketothefuture.funraise.org/page/2025-route-descriptions
https://biketothefuture.funraise.org/page/event-schedule
https://biketothefuture.funraise.org/page/faqs
Make your custom jersey for this event: https://jakroo.com/store-front?storeId=HJVdpibxa
https://sites.google.com/view/bike-to-the-future/what-we-do