California Events

Solvang Century - 3/8/25

• Solvang, CA
• 3 routes: Century, Half Century & Metric Century
• e-bike friendly

Merced Gran Fondo - 3/15/25

• Merced, CA
• Distances: 6.5, 60, 81 miles
• FREE event jersey with registration!
• E-bike friendly, but not timed
• Ride with George Hincapie for a true gravel cycling experience through the rolling hills and open grasslands of California’s Central valley. Our first West Coast Gran Fondo Hincapie starts in the heart of Merced, CA and takes you on an epic adventure into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Celebrate your adventure afterwards at our family festival, with free food and beverage.

Mulholland Challenge - 4/5/25

• Agoura Hills, CA
• Registration opens 12/25/22

GranFondo San Diego - 4/6/25

• San Diago, CA
• e-Bike Friendly
• Registration now open

Life Time Sea Otter Classic - 4/10 - 4/13/25

• Monterey, CA
• Distances: Varies by type of ride category
• The Life Time Sea Otter Classic presented by Continental is a “celebration of cycling”! It’s a festival for anyone who enjoys or appreciates the bicycle and outdoor adventures. Whether a cyclist or a spectator, folks of all ages can share in the excitement and camaraderie of the Sea Otter Classic. If you love the idea of being part of a cool scene with active people who all share a passion for bicycles and the outdoors—come! Sea Otter is for road, gravel and mountain bikers. It’s for kids, commuters and recreational cyclists, and, yes, the Sea Otter Classic draws the very best racers—both amateurs and pros. No other event gives you such up-close access to your cycling heroes!

Primavera Century - 4/13/25

• Fremont, CA
• e-Bike friendly
• Family friendly

Levi's GranFondo - 4/19/25

• Windsor, CA
• Distance: 10.5, 23, 40, 62.5, 80.5, 120, and 138 miles
• Auction dinner on 4/11/24

Belgium Waffle Ride - 4/25 - 4/27/25

• San Diego, CA
• Distances: 100 miles, 100km, 50km
• E-bikes ok
• We’re crafting some next-level ‘rippable’ courses that mix just the right blend of road, unroad, gravel, single-track, double-track, sand, rocks, whoops, water crossings, and mud. Every turn will be clearly marked, and we’ve amped up the Feed Zones to keep you fueled with all kinds of treats—including, of course, those iconic Belgian waffles. Expect a feed every 20 miles, staffed by our ever-enthusiastic volunteers who’ll keep you moving with smiles, snacks, and maybe even a lavender spritz if you’re feeling fancy.

Mt. Laguna Classic - 4/26/25

• Pine Valley, CA
• Tough climbs, beautiful descents, unpaved roads, a section closed to traffic

Tierra Bella Cycling Tour - 5/3/25

• Creston, CA
• Registration opens Jan. 2023
• e-Bike Friendly

Wildflower Century - 5/3/25

• Creston, CA
• e-Bike Friendly

Siskiyou Scenic Bike Tour - 5/17 - 5/18/25

• Yreka, CA
• Six routes

Heartbreak Hundred - 5/24/25

• Lebec, CA
• Southern California’s best-kept secret! Enjoy the incredible scenery in Los Padres National Forest.
  No traffic lights and only 4 stop signs! 100 miles with 8,800′ of climbing!

Eastern Sierra Double Century - 5/31/25

• Bishop, CA
• Due to popular demand, we are using the “old” route to Benton and returning on US-6.190 miles with 10,200′ climbing

Tour of Two Forests Double Century - Postponed for 2025

• Santa Clarita, CA

Giro d'Wine Country - 7/12/25

• Santa Rosa, CA
• Three routes

Tour de Big Bear - 8/2/25

• Big Bear, CA
• e-Bike friendly

Marin Century - 8/2/25

• Novato, CA
• e-Bike friendly

Carmel Double Century - 8/3/25

• King City, CA
• Choice of double or single century route

Cool Breeze Century - 8/16/25

• Ventura, CA
• Five different routes
• e-Bike friendly
• Family friendly

Bike the Bay - 8/24/25

• San Diego, CA
• e-Bike friendly
• Age 10 & older

Tour de Fuzz - 8/30/25

• Santa Rosa, CA
• e-Bike friendly
• Family friendly

Mammoth Gran Fondo - 9/6/25

• Mommoth Lakes, CA
• e-Bike friendly

Tour de Vineyards - 9/20/25

• Palisade, CA
• e-Bike friendly

Lighthouse Century - 9/27/25

• Morro Bay, CA
• e-Bike friendly

SAC Century Challenge - 10/4/25

• Sacramento, CA
• e-Bike friendly

Mt. Diablo Challenge - 10/5/25

• Mt. Diablo State Park, CA
• e-Bike friendly

Tour de Lincoln - 10/18/25

• Lincoln, CA
• e-Bike friendly
• Family friendly

Ride Santa Barbara - 10/19/24

• Santa Barbara, CA
• e-Bike friendly

The Bovine Classic - 10/24-10/26/24

• Atascadero, CA
• Cow-themed gravel ride
• Distance: 37, 74, and 100 miles

Bike the Coast - 11/5/23

• Oceanside, CA
• e-Bike friendly

Death Valley Century - 11/15/25

• Death Valley, CA
• Distances: 100, 62, 50

Solvang Autumn Double Century & 200K - 11/9/24

• Buellton, CA
• A spectacular double century in Southern California’s most popular cycling region
  192 miles with about 12,400′ of climbing (or 123 miles with about 6900′ climbing)