California State Shootout race director Sam Ames will be doing a race course pre-ride Sunday Dec 5 from 8am-10am. If you would like to attend, meet at Bakersfield’s Hart Park before 8am.  Forecast calls for early am showers but sunshine … Continue reading →

Race Director Sam Ames is bringing The Hardest Cyclocross Race In California to Bakersfield’s Hart Park, Jan 16, 2011. At this event, riders from Nor Cal and So Cal will battle it out to claim the the California State Cyclocross … Continue reading →

A local road rider’s (Matt) bike was stolen on Tuesday July 27, 2010 near Garces High School. Bike Info Cannondale 60 cm R5000 (2-tone black and gold, aluminum frame) Mavic Cosmic Wheelset (Black) Full Shimano Dura-Ace (including pedals) Fizik 2-tone … Continue reading →

Results from the 2010 Golden Empire Classic. Categories will be posted as they become available. Saturday Cat 5 | Masters 30+ | Masters 35+ | Masters 40+ | Masters 45+ | Masters 50+ | Masters 55+ | Masters 60+ | … Continue reading →

It has come to our attention via Bike Bakersfield community liaison Zac Griffin, that team Jerseys and Bibs are now available in all sizes. To place your order, call 661.321.9247 or head down to Bike Bakersfield headquarters at 1708 Chester … Continue reading →

From Kern Wheelmen President Earl Norcross: “Dear Cycling Friends,   This weekend we will be hosting the 2010 SCNCA Road Race Championships. There will be about 400 racers on Saturday and maybe a few more on Sunday. They will be … Continue reading →

Bakersfield has once again been chosen to host the 2010 SCNCA Elite and Masters Championships on June 5th and 6th. The 2010 course will be the same Round Mountain Loop with roughly 2,046 feet of elevation gain over 31 miles. … Continue reading →

The Kern Wheelmen will be hosting their monthly club meeting at Rusty’s Pizza Parlor ( 6675 Ming Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309 ) on Monday June 7th. All riders are welcome. Topics TBA. ( We currently don’t know what time the … Continue reading →

Here are some of the road rides happening over memorial day weekend. These three rides are fast paced, there are re-group points but, not many. Bring multiple water bottles and supplies to fix your own flats. Helmets are required. Saturday, … Continue reading →

Bike Bakersfield will be holding a Potluck and Full Moon Ride Thursday May 27th, starting at 6:00pm. The full moon ride will be starting at 7:00pm sharp, meet at The Park at River Walk, area 1 tables. For more info … Continue reading →

Please observe the following trail rules as you enjoy and share the trail with others: Stay on right side of the trail except to pass. Prior to passing, give audible warning then pass on left. Do not ride or walk … Continue reading →

Every so often a film will grab hold and entertain its audience in a way that leaves them begging for more. Known for their ability to produce such award-winning work, the rag-tag crew known as Gripped Films once again lives … Continue reading →

May is National bike month, May 21st is National bike to work day, and the week beginning May 17th is Bakersfield’s bike to work week. Bike Bakersfield will have commuter stands set up May 17-21 at various points along the … Continue reading →

See our Rides section for more information on Spin Classes in Bakersfield. Action Sports has weekly spin classes lead by some of the most experienced road cyclists in town. I know that a few of the local road racers were … Continue reading →

Photo Gallery Here are the Results from the May 1 criterium in Downtown Bakersfield. Thanks to Bike Bakersfield, race directors Zac Griffin and  Arin Resnik, and all the volunteers who helped put this race on. Criterium on 05/01/2010 Men – … Continue reading →

Ride for a Cure Presented by Team JDRF Saturday, May 8, 2010 Bakersfield, CA 10, 25 and 75 Mile Routes The Team JDRF Ride for a Cure is a supported bicycle event in Bakersfield, CA with SAG support and stocked … Continue reading →

Here is the first report of the 5th annual Bakersfield Downtown Criterium – http://bit.ly/90Ebx9 – Let us know if you have or find a report. Any of you local racers want to share your experience?

Results Here are some photos from the race this last Saturday. We’ll be getting the results up in the next day or so.

Don’t forget that we have a women’s stage race coming the week before the Tour of California Stage here in Bakersfield. The 14th Annual Kern County Women’s Stage Race. Sounds like a tough race… May 14th – 16th 2010 Stage … Continue reading →