Best of the Bay, October 3rd, 2026

Registration closes at 12:00 am Monday morning, September 28th

• NOTE: There is no overnight parking allowed on the church property.

Packet Pickups and Check-in

• Friday, October 2nd for early packet pickup between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
• Saturday, October 3rd - Check-in is required on the morning of the ride, after 3:45 am.
• Castro Valley United Methodist Church
• 19806 Wisteria St., Castro Valley, CA 94546

• Ride start and finish is at:
• Castro Valley United Methodist Church
• 19806 Wisteria St., Castro Valley, CA 94546

All information provided on this website may be subject to change. Calculated information may vary with individual measurements and devices. The route sheet provided at check-in will prevail.

The pricing is as follows:

• BOB Double Century:
• • $170 through 7/15/26 Early Bird Registration
  • $150 each through 8/19/26 Double Century 3-ride Bundle Discount. Must sign up for Carmel Valley Double ($150), Knoxville Double ($150) and Best of the Bay Double ($150). For information on how to bundle these events please contact the Quackcyclists at quackcyclists@gmail.com for instructions for registration and payment.
  • $145 through 9/15/26 Referral of BOB-First-Time Rider Discount. To qualify for the discount price you must go to CONTACT US and send us your name and the name of the referred new rider. Only one referral qualifies for the discount. Both referring and referred riders must register by the 9/15/2026 deadline
  • $85 through 9/15/26 First Time BOB-Rider (Referred) 50% Discount. To qualify for the new rider discount you must go to CONTACT US and send us your name and the name of the referring rider. The referring rider name can only be used once, and if you use someone's name without their permission your registration will be deemed invalid. Both referring and referred riders must register by the 9/15/2026 deadline
  • $190 through 9/15/26 BOB Regular Registration.
  • $205 through 9/28/26 BOB Late Registration.

  Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred.

  There is no day-of registration, NO EXCEPTIONS !!

  Ride start will be staggered as follows:

  • For BOB Double Century riders needing MORE than 15 hours, mass start at 4:15 am
  • For BOB Double Century riders needing LESS than 15 hours, mass start at 5:00 am
  • For BOB Double Century riders needing LESS than 14 hours, mass start at 6:00 am

  All BOB Double Century riders must check in after 3:45 am
  Note: course closes at midnight