Thank you for your registration for our Pedal in the Park Virtual Challenge! 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.
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Your registration fee will help San Antonio Bike Share continue their mission to connect our community one pedal stroke at a time. |
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Google Earth Map
A Virtual Interactive Map This map is a fun way to explore the Mission Reach from the comfort of your couch. CLICK HERE to explore this custom made Google Earth map using your computer OR download the KML file HERE. You can upload the KML file to your Google Earth App on your smartphone or ipad. |
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UC Places Audio Tour
San Antonio River Foundation and Professional Tour Guide, Bill Simons (Cycling San Antonio) created an audio tour for those who plan to knock out the full 17-mile journey in one day. To access this tour, download the UC Places app on your smart phone and follow the instructions below. 1. Enter promo code “ucptour 419” (without the quotes or underscore) and search. 2. Click on “take me to the start”. GPS navigation will take you to the start at Confluence Park on Mitchell St. 3. Once you arrive at the park you should be prompted from POI to POI by the recordings. 4. Once you start the tour, try not to mess with the UCP app. You can answer the phone or texts and the home button should take you back to where you were in the app. It WILL NOT restart the tour unless you go back to the beginning. |
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B CYCLE PROMO CODE:
Thank you again for taking the challenge that will help us, San Antonio Bike Share repair and maintain our docking stations along the Mission Reach. As a thank you please call Customer Service at 210-281-0101 between 9am – 5pm, 7 days a week for your promo code that will allow you access to our bikes at no cost until November 11, 2020. Don’t forget to dock your bicycle once per 60 min to avoid extra usage fees. Even though your B Cycle has been provided to you at no charge, extra usage fees will NOT be waived. Extra usage fees accrue at $2.17 per 30 min. after the initial hour if you do not dock. |
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Your Ride Back to Confluence Park
Look for this sign to find the entrance to Confluence Park from the Mission Reach When traveling north on the Mission Reach look for this sign on your right hand sign and TURN LEFT. The arrow on the sign pointing right directs you to Mitchell Street, where you can find a great taco house called Eva's. |
Using the San Antonio bike share System
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DOCKING to AVOID EXTRA FEES: Don’t forget to dock your bicycle once per 60 min to avoid extra usage fees. Even though your B Cycle has been provided to you at no charge for the Pedal in the Park challenge the extra usage fees will not be waived. Extra usage fees accrue at $2.17 per 30 min. after the initial hour if you do not dock
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USING THE APP TO YOUR ADVANTAGE:
• Download the B Cycle app to help determine how many bicycles and if electric assist bicycles are available at the next station. • If a docking station shows a grey X, then that station is offline and unavailable at that time. • If a docking station is not shown on the B Cycle app, then it is closed. DO NOT DOCK your bicycle here or you will be charged extra usage fees. |
BATTERY: Check your San Antonio Bike Share eBike battery level before you begin. If your battery life is between 4-5 you will have enough power to assist your pedal for the full 17 miles. If your battery life is lower than 4 we recommend switching out your bicycle at the next docking station.
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HELMETS:
Helmets are not required in the state of Texas, but we recommend it. If you are an annual SA Bike Share member you can rent a helmet for free from the Blue Star Bicycle Shop. |
COVID-19 SAFETY TIPS: Download the B Cycle App for remote access to limit contact during the COVID-19 pandemic. SA Bike Share staff wipes down their B Cycles daily in the morning, but it's still safe practice to bring wipes for the handlebars and hand sanitizer to keep your hands clean. Also, don't forget to bring your mask. Wearing a mask if riding solo is not necessary, but it is required when you stop and are unable to maintain the 6-foot distance rule
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Check List for your adventure:
* The ride begins & ends at Confluence Park * PARKING is available at Confluence Park's entrance on Mitchell Street. * B Cycle Docking Station is available at Confluence Park (Keep reading for more information on using the San Antonio Bike Share system) * Confluence Park and B Cycle docking stations are available to the public between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. * Speed limit for the Mission Reach Hike & Bike Trail is 15 mph * Be sure to bring two bottles of water and snacks to keep you feeling your best on your journey. * Sunscreen is recommended. There is not a lot of shade on this trail so, be sure to prepare for the sun. * A fully charged cell phone is recommended if you plan to use the UC Places audio tour created by San Antonio River Foundation and Cycling San Antonio. The UC Places audio tour is recommended for those who plan to complete the 17-mile challenge in one day. * We're looking forward to following your journey. Please be sure to tag us on Instagram and Facebook using @SABikeShare so, we can also share your journey in hopes to inspire others to join the fun. |