Ride 4A Reason 2026

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 6:00 AM PDT

Location: Oakland, CA; Oakland Tech (Start), 4351 Broadway, 94611
Type: VIRTUAL

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Ride for a cause from the Bay Area to Sacramento, with routes for all levels and a celebratory finish supporting education funding.

Fun
Scenic
For a Cause

Great for

Family Friendly

Embark on the Ride 4A Reason, offering three distinct cycling routes designed for various experience levels. Choose from 110, 68, or 45 miles, with the longest journey beginning in Oakland and winding through beautiful Bay Area communities. A family-friendly 45-mile option with minimal elevation gain starts in Vacaville. All rides culminate in Sacramento at the State Capitol, where participants enjoy a catered lunch and a rally to celebrate their efforts and highlight the critical need for education funding. A virtual option is also available.

What to expect

Choose from 110, 68, or 45-mile routes, including a beginner-friendly option.
Enjoy a scenic journey through beautiful Bay Area communities.
Conclude with a catered lunch and a rally at the State Capitol.

Standout details

Routes for all skill levels
Scenic Bay Area views
Catered lunch at State Capitol
Supports education funding

Perks & features

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

45 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM PDT · From $100.00
Opens Oct 14, 2025, 7:37 AM PDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
68 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM PDT · From $100.00
Opens Oct 14, 2025, 7:37 AM PDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
110 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 AM PDT · From $100.00
Opens Oct 14, 2025, 7:37 AM PDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT

+ 1 more option

Virtual Bike, Run or Walk
Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 AM PDT · From $50.00
Opens Oct 14, 2025, 7:37 AM PDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT

From the organizer

Ride 4 A Reason has 3 different routes for cyclists of every level and experience, and there's always a virtual option for those that prefer to ride with us in spirit!

110 Miles - Ride all the way from Oakland to Sacramento! The century ride begins at Oakland Technical High School and passes through beautiful bay area communities on the way to Sacramento.

View the 110-mile course

68 Miles - Start in Suisun City and enjoy some of the most delightful miles of R4R. This route begins at the Suisun City train depot, and riders can choose a shuttle bus from Oakland Tech (leaves at 8 AM) or take the train/drive a car to the Suisun City train station.

View the 68-mile course

45 Miles - Our most family friendly route starts in Vacaville and has less than 600 ft of elevation gain, making it a perfect ride for anyone who is newer to long-distance cycling. This route begins at a park in Vacaville, and riders can take a shuttle bus that leaves at 8 AM from Oakland Tech to the ride start.

View the 45-mile course

All rides end in Sacramento at the State Capitol with a catered lunch and a rally to celebrate the riders and highlight the need for more education funding. Riders can choose to reserve a seat on the shuttle bus back to Oakland Tech or take Amtrak back to Oakland/Jack London Square.

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