California Events

Solvang Century - 3/7/26 (Confirmed)

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

Merced Gran Fondo - TBD

• 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 - 4/11/26 (Confirmed)

• Agoura Hills, CA

Tierra Bella Cycling Tour - 4/12/26 (Confirmed)

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

Wine Country Century - 4/18/26 (Confirmed)

• Santa Rose, CA
• Distances: 31, 63, 102
• Ride through wine country

GranFondo San Diego - 4/19/26 (Confirmed)

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

Life Time Sea Otter Classic - 4/16 - 4/19/26 (Confirmed)

• 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 - 4/19/26 (Confirmed)

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

Levi's GranFondo - 4/15/26 (Confirmed)

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

Wildflower Century - 4/25-4/26/26 (Confirmed)

• Location: Chico, CA
• Distances: 8 routes between 12-125 miles
• ​For over 40 years, the Wildflower Century Ride & Festival has welcomed cyclists from across the country to Chico, California. With eight scenic routes ranging from family-friendly rides to a challenging 125-mile mountain route, the Wildflower has something for everyone.

Mt. Laguna Classic - TBD

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

Belgium Waffle Ride - 5/2 - 5/3/26 (Confirmed)

• San Diego, CA
• Distances: 35, 40, 62, 70, 100, 110 miles
• The Belgian Waffle Ride California blasts back into action as the second stop of the Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel, blasting riders from sun-kissed coast to rugged inland terrain. Set around the Del Mar Polo Fields at Surf Sports Park, this weekend is both festival and gladiator arena — where smooth rolling tarmac meets raw gravel, sandy strips, punchy climbs, and relentless unroad sectors.
  • Day 1 sets the tone with the Gran Roadie-Oh — a Gran Fondo-style ride for all levels, plus a massive Unroad Expo with vendors, brews, food, and live music.
  • Day 2 brings the main event: the original BWR trifecta of courses — Waffle, Wafer, and Wanna — where elite racers and everyday riders dive into one of the most storied gravel test pieces in the world.
• Expect camaraderie, chaos, and celebration from start to finish — and when you roll across that line, cold beer, hot waffles, and cheering crowds await. Step on the pedals… if you dare.

Siskiyou Scenic Bike Tour - 5/15 - 5/16/26 (Confirmed)

• Yreka, CA
• Six routes

Heartbreak Hundred - 5/23/26

• 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

Giro d'Wine Country - 6/27/26 (Confirmed)

• Santa Rosa, CA
• Three routes

Tour de Big Bear - 8/1/26 (Confirmed)

• Big Bear, CA
• e-Bike friendly

Marin Century - 8/1/26 (Confirmed)

• Novato, CA
• e-Bike friendly

Carmel Double Century - TBD

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

Cool Breeze Century - 8/15/26 (Confirmed)

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

Bike the Bay - 8/23/26 (Confirmed)

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

Tour de Fuzz - 9/5/26 (Confirmed)

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

Mammoth Gran Fondo - 9/12/26 (Confirmed)

• Mommoth Lakes, CA
• e-Bike friendly

Tour de Vineyards - 9/19/26 

• Palisade, CA
• e-Bike friendly

Lighthouse Century - 9/26/26 (Confirmed)

• Morro Bay, CA
• e-Bike friendly

SAC Century Challenge - TBD

• Sacramento, CA
• e-Bike friendly

Mt. Diablo Challenge - TBD

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

Ride Santa Barbara - 10/17/26 (Confirmed)

• Santa Barbara, CA
• e-Bike friendly

The Bovine Classic - 10/24/26 (Confirmed)

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

Bike the Coast - TBD

• Oceanside, CA
• e-Bike friendly

Solvang Autumn Double Century & 200K - 11/17/26 (Confirmed)

• 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)

Death Valley Century - 11/14/26 (Confirmed)

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