Pedal in the Park Virtual Challenge

This year’s Pedal in the Park will be hosted as a virtual challenge raising funds to maintain and repair the San Antonio Bike Share docking stations located on the Mission Reach. This year's virtual event is a 17-mile guided ride along the San Antonio River led by a UC Places audio tour.  Not only will your registration fee of $23 help maintain the B Cycle system, but you’ll also learn about the city's largest ecological restoration zone, the San Antonio River, and how it played an important role in the development of the San Antonio Missions, a World Heritage Site.

Pedal in the Park Challenge is open to all bicycles between October 11, 2020, and November 11, 2020. Don’t have a bicycle? Your registration fee will include a one-month B Cycle membership. Once you register, you’ll be able to log your trips and times so you can complete the “course” at your leisure.

Thank you to our participating partners creating this audio bicycle tour:  Cycling San Antonio, San Antonio River Foundation, and UC Places

Registered participants may begin their bike ride on October 11, 2020 and complete the challenge by November 11, 2020.  

What to Expect:
You can download the course map or use the UC Places audio tour.  The choice is yours, we encourage you to take your time and explore!  If you want more information for places to grab a bite or a brew visit the World Heritage San Antonio website (https://www.worldheritagesa.com).

You’ll receive an access code for the audio tour when you complete your registration.

Virtual Bike Ride Tour:
The Virtual Bike Ride Tour is a 17-mile ride starting and ending at Confluence Park.  If you prefer to complete the course using your stationary bike you can watch the video version of the audio tour.  

You’ll receive an access code for the video when you complete your registration.

BONUS RIDE
If you register for the challenge by Sunday, October 18 your name will be entered into a drawing to join an in-person Pedal in the Park bicycle tour.  This tour will be hosted Halloween morning by Professional Tour Guide, Bill Simons ($50 value). To ensure the safety of those on this tour and respect for others using the Mission Trail, ONLY 10 names will be chosen to join the ride.  We will enter your name into a drawing and pick the winners live on our Instagram page (@SABikeShare), Wednesday, October 21st.  If you do not confirm we will offer your spot to a runner up.

Safety Tips:  
This Bike Ride is not a race.  All riders must follow the rules of the trail and all regulations as defined in the Texas vehicle code.  Participants must follow all instructions of the law enforcement and/or fire officials, public safety vehicles always have the right of way.  Riders are encouraged to wear bike helmets on the course.  We strongly suggest bringing at least two water bottles.

Things to consider when touring the Missions: 
Mission San Jose grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The grounds of Missions San Juan, Concepcion, and Espada are open from sunrise to sunset. Restrooms are also open during these times. Some facilities at the Missions may be impacted by current health safety guidelines. Visit the National Park Service website (https://www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm) before your visit for the latest information. Bicycle riding is not allowed in the Mission San Jose compound, participants must dismount and walk their bikes in.

Fees and Categories - No Refunds!
Bike Ride: $23 

Share your photos of your ride by tagging us (Facebook & Instagram @SABikeShare) and using our hashtag #SABikeShare.