South Bay San Diego’s Premier FREE Spring Classic Gravel Ride
The South Bay BREW-BAIX is a 100% FREE and 100% self-supported gravel ride in the South County of San Diego. Created with the desire to showcase everything that San Diego’s South Bay has to offer to the gravel community, this course takes you from the big waves of Imperial Beach to the rugged highs of Otay Mountain and back again, with lots of breathtaking sights and challenges in between.
Three Challenging Routes
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The GROWLER
89 miles
8500 ft of elevation gain
60/40 Gravel/Road
Suggested Stops:
Mile 16 Truck Stop/Wendy's
Mile 38 Dulzura General Store
Mile 59 The Post General Store
Mile 81 7-11
*Routes subject to change. Once finalized the link will be enabled to download the route*
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The FULL PINT
60 miles
5000 ft of elevation gain
50/50 Gravel/Road
Suggested Stops:
Mile 20 Food Mart
Mile 42 Truck Stop/Wendy’s
*Routes subject to change. Once finalized the link will be enabled to download the route*
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The HALF PINT
36 miles
1600 ft of elevation gain
50/50 Gravel/Road
Suggested Stops:
Mile 19 Extra Mile Gas Station
*Routes subject to change. Once finalized the link will be enabled to download the route*
What People Are Saying About South Bay BREW-BAIX
“No need for cobbles or France, The Brew-Baix brought the excitement to SD with some South county dirt. The Brew-Baix takes you through urban dirt ditches and niches and up nature’s mounds for epic views. Suffer-happy, and enjoy a day with friends and family in the Brew-Baix.” — Rafa T.
“The Brew-Baix showcases the best of South Bay dirt with the cheeriest crew of locals you could ever want to ride with… or far behind in my case… Bring legs! If it’s wet like last year… bring chain lube too… You’re in for a treat! It’s a not to be missed highlight of the year!” — Robin B.
“The Brew-Baix was definitely a highlight of 2022. At 85 miles and 8400 feet of climbing it was a test of endurance and bike handling as we traversed some of the South Bay's most challenging gravel, trails and single track. You don't truly know yourself until you climb (or attempt to climb) the North side of the dreaded Otay Mountain up from Pio Pico. Don't miss out on what promises to be a stellar route in 2023.” — Casey R.
“Last year's South Bay Brew-Baix had all the elements for an epic grass roots gravel classic. A challenging climb up to the top of Otay Mountain with epic views only to be followed by a fast and fun descent down the other side where you are greeted with miles and miles of more happy dirt. The self-supported nature of the event allows for a balance of camaraderie and competition on the roads ahead as you navigate some of the best dirt in all of San Diego County. No matter which course you choose, your guaranteed a leg busting good time.” — Steven K.
“The South Bay Brew-Baix has much to offer for riding dirt and Otay Mountain is a gem that’s well worth the challenging climb, offering some of the best views in San Diego County.” —Samer K.
FAQs
Is South Bay BREW-BAIX a race?
Nope! This is a fully unsupported Adventure Ride! No numbers, no timing chip, just good old fashion fun in the dirt!
Is this ride really FREE?
Absolutely 100% FREE! The ride will not cost you a thing but you WILL pay in other ways! #sufferishigh
Do I have to register for this ride?
Yes, we ask that all riders register and sign the ride waiver. You can sign the waiver HERE.
Where does the ride start?
The ride starts and finishes at Hannegan’s House Beer Co & Creamery. 1535 Tidelands Ave. ste c, National City, CA 91950
What time does check-in start?
Check in starts at 6am. Growler riders from 6am to 7am. Full Pint riders from 7am to 8am. Half Pint riders from 8am to 9am.
What time does the ride start?
Growler riders will roll out at 7am, followed by Full Pint riders at 8am, and finally Half Pint riders at 9am.
Will there be coffee?
Absolutely! We’ll have coffee from Dark Horse Coffee Roasters as well as donuts available. Hannegan’s House will also be open for access to restrooms.
Where should I park?
There is plenty of street parking in the surrounding neighborhood, as well as parking around the building. Pepper Park is down the street as well and has lots of parking.
Will the course be marked?
Nope! This ride is 100% self-supported, so please come prepared with the route uploaded to your GPS device.
Will there be Aid Stations?
Nope! Again, this ride is 100% self-supported. However there are some “Suggested Stops” noted on the routes above.
I heard there is a Border Patrol Checkpoint?
Yes, (if you’re doing the GROWLER route) there is a Border Patrol Checkpoint on Campo rd. If you’d like to avoid the checkpoint for any reason you can do this by descending down the Pio Pico side of Otay Mountain to Otay Lakes Road. Check it out HERE.
What if I have a mechanical and need to be picked up?
Once again, since this ride is 100% self-supported, we ask that you please come prepared with the tools, tubes, patch kit (anything you’ll need to fix a flat) and have an emergency contact on hand who you can call if you need assistance.
Is this ride 100% self-supported?
For anyone who hasn’t been paying attention: YES!
Will there be food and drinks after the ride?
Absolutely! Hannegan’s House has several beers and Kombucha on tap as well as non-alcoholic options AND they also make their own ice cream which we HIGHLY recommend. We’ll have a food vendor for post ride food as well.
Did we miss something? Still have questions?
Contact us : HERE