Ride the River – Bakersfield, CA 2026

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.