2024 Western States (ID, WY, MT, NV, CO, AZ, CA, NM) Road Bike Touring and Gran Fondos Event Calendar
March 15-October 5, 2024 — HeartCycle Tours, Various, HeartCycle Touring Club has 15 road cycling tours available for registration. Tours vary from 4-14 days length, fully supported with 2 sag vehicles, overnight in hotels and volunteer tour leaders. Spring Training in Fredericksburg, TX; Belgium Bike & Barge; Underground Railroad Adventure Series (Mobile, AL-Nashville,TN); South Bay, CA; Over Hill& Dale, VT; Black Hills, SD; West Virginia, Tuscany, Italy are a few examples. HeartCycle is a 45 year old non-profit club offering multi-day cycling tours throughout USA and Europe, Judy Siel, 720-519-9401, [email protected], heartcycle.org
March 16, 2024 — Pedaling for St. Pats 50K Bike Ride, Colorado Springs, CO, Choose between Challenging Course (31 miles) or Intermediate Course (21 Miles). Ride through world famous Garden of the Gods Park, on towards Blodgett Peak, through the Mount St Francis area, down the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail through Monument Valley Park, and then onto Midland Trail back to Trails End Tap Room for the after party! Start and Finish at Trails End Tap Room, 2925 W Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs CO 80904. Total elevation change is 2,036 feet., Carol O’Donnell, 719-271-4610, [email protected], csstpats.com/event/pedalin-st-pats-30k-and-50k/
March 21-24, 2024 — El Tour de Zona, Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Tombstone, AZ, Enjoy three-days of destination loop bicycle rides on paved roadways mixed with post-ride festivals featuring live music, great food and a local craft beer/wine gardens. Veteran’s Memorial Park in Sierra Vista will serve up to three nights as your basecamp with day loop rides to great destinations like the free-spirited, picturesque town of Bisbee and the wild west of Tombstone, The Town Too Tough to Die!, El Tour de Tucson , 520-745-2033, [email protected], eltourdetucson.org/el-tour-de-zona/
April 6, 2024 — Party Pardee, Ione, CA, Come Party with Us and Ride the Rolling Green Hills of the Gold Rush Country. The 26 and 62 mile bike tours travel along the fields of poppies and the gentle rolling hills of Amador and Calaveras Counties., Larry Robinson, [email protected], bikehikers.com/partypardee
April 13, 2024 — Tierra Bella Bicycle Tour, Gilroy, CA, 45th Annual, Starts/ends at Gilroy HS between 7-10am. Four scenic Bay Area routes 30m/712ft, 50m/1860ft, 74m/3713ft, and 101m/7182ft. Free ACTC introductory membership. Multiple food stops with a finish line party. SAG supported., Peter Greene, 407-474-1128, [email protected], tierrabella.org
May 4-June 15, 2024 — Death Ride Training Ride Series, Markleeville, CA, Experience the breathtaking scenic beauty of classic Sierra roadways. Ride through wilderness areas with no traffic lights and just a few stop signs. Choose your favorite passes or pick one of six ride options. May 4, Woodfords (2 passes, about 53 miles), May 18, Topaz (2+ passes, about 58 miles), June 1, Woodfords (2 passes, about 54 miles), June 15, Markleeville (2+ passes, about 65 miles), Gregg Westerbeck, 877-845-2453, [email protected], Michael Bayer, [email protected], altaalpina.org/training
May 4, 2024 — Wine Country Century, Santa Rosa, CA, 50th Annual! Enjoy riding in the gorgeous Sonoma County springtime! 35 miles, 100k, and 100 miles with extravagantly stocked rest stops and welcoming volunteers, Lorenzo Freschet, 707-483-6965, , [email protected], srcc.com
May 5, 2024 — Grizzly Peak Century, Moraga, CA, Road 30, 50, 75, 100mi, Gravel 60mi – Ride up, down, and around the East Bay hills with hundreds of your fellow cyclists on beautiful and challenging routes with ever changing scenery! Riders get logo socks, rest stops with tons of fresh fruit and home baked goods, clothing drop, basic mechanic service, SAG, AND our fabulous post-ride BBQ lunch including local beer! Proceeds support nonprofits that work to provide broad and inclusive community access to the economic, environmental, and health benefits of cycling!, Bonnie Goldsmith, (510) 847-3948, [email protected], Daniel Stoops, [email protected], grizz.org/century
May 18, 2024 — Cycle for Independence, Boise, ID, Fundraiser for the Treasure Valley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, 10, 25, and metric century (62.5 miles), individual and team rides, routes begin in northwest Boise, supported ride. After ride burgers with all the fixings combined with socializing, music, festivities and prizes, Ramona Walhof, 208-336-5333, [email protected], Allan Schneider, 208-870-4831, [email protected], cycleforindependence.org
May 19, 2024 — Strawberry Fields Forever, Watsonville, CA, 30,60, and 100 mile touring loops of beautiful Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, CA. Sponsored by Cyclists for Cultural Exchange, and includes rest stops, support, full dinner (including strawberries and fresh cream!) at the finish., Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, [email protected], strawberryfields.org
June 1, 2024 — Tour de Lava, Lava Hot Springs, ID, Distance 16, 32 and 55 miles, All money raised including registration fee goes to Huntsman for cancer research for Prostate Cancer and promoting prostate cancer awareness 1-9 men will get prostate cancer. Simple blood test for PSA., Tami Parris, 208-681-2812, [email protected], rideondads.com, hope.huntsmancancer.org/rideondads
June 1-2, 2024 — Bike MS: Los Angeles Coastal Challenge, Bike MS, Ventura, CA, Choose your start line and build your own adventure. Start in Ventura for an easy 30 miles along the river path or Santa Monica for breathtaking 62 miles along PCH or take the challenge and do 105 miles for a combo of mountain and coastal riding. Everyone will come together for the finish line and party at the San Buenaventura State Beach Park to celebrate with food, drinks, music and fun! Overnight in Ventura then enjoy the beauty of Ventura County’s coastline and the hills and lakes of Ojai., Sara Alisuag, 774-254-2668, [email protected], JJ Hoffman, 323-839-6414, [email protected], bikemslosangeles.org
June 2, 2024 — America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride – Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV, Join us in the fight against blood cancer while you experience an amazing day of cycling around Lake Tahoe. 72 or 100 mile options, fully supported and afterparty celebration, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 888-557-7177, [email protected] , cure.lls.org/event/2024-america’s-most-beautiful-bike-ride/e498158
June 9-15, 2024 — Ride the Rockies, CANCELLED for 2024, Steamboat Springs, CO, Explore Colorado’s Rocky Mountains by bicycle! RTR is a 6 day point-to-point Road tour (Day 4 & 5 with Gravel Options) showcasing the state’s scenery and breathtaking views. Steamboat Springs � Day 2: Craig � Day 3: Meeker � Day 4 & 5: Rangely � Day 6: Fruita (End), Ride The Rockies , [email protected], ridetherockies.com, venturesendurance.com
June 9, 2024 — Ride to End Alzheimers, Fort Collins, CO, Come help fuel cutting edge research by fundraising and riding to help in the discovery of treatment and prevention methods for Alzheimer’s. Ride options are available for 20, 50, 70, and 100 mile distances., Sara Prevost, 833-239-7433, [email protected], alz.org/ride
June 15, 2024 — Spinderella, Pocatello, ID, ladies-only ride featuring five scenic routes, from 10 to 100 miles. Roll-out begins at 6:00 am at Ross Park in Pocatello, ID., DaNae Young, 208-221-9300, [email protected], spinderellaride.com
June 15, 2024 — CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo, Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series, Sandpoint, ID, The 150 mile route is a grand loop around the Cabinet Mountains through gorgeous lake and river valleys, encompassing one upriver leg, two downriver legs and one huge lake! In addition, CHAFE offers magnificent 100, 80, 40, and 25 mile routes for riders of any level, Syringa Cyclery , 208-610-9990, [email protected], Jane Huang, [email protected], chafe150.org
June 15-22, 2024 — Sierra to the Sea Bicycle Tour, Placerville, CA, 45th Annual, Starts/ends at Gilroy HS between 7-10am. Four scenic Bay Area routes 30m/712ft, 50m/1860ft, 74m/3713ft, and 101m/7182ft. Free ACTC introductory membership. Multiple food stops with a finish line party. SAG supported. Register by 4/27 to receive jersey at start of event., Peter Greene, 407-474-1128, [email protected], tierrabella.org
June 22, 2024 — RATPOD (Ride Around the Pioneers in One Day), Dillon, MT, Now a virtual ride: RATPOD is now RATPOD Unlimited – Your RATPOD, Your way.� You can ride any distance you choose, from anywhere you are located all in support of Camp Mak-A-Dream.� An oncology camp dedicated to ensuring those affected by cancer can live with and beyond their diagnosis.� With just a small donation you can be part of this now national event all to honor those affected by cancer.�� RATPOD is usually a 130-mile one-day charity ride for Camp Make-A-Dream (a cost free cancer camp). The ride takes place in the beautiful Big Hole Valley of SW Montana., Courtney Imhoff, 406-549-5987, [email protected], ratpod.org, campdream.org
June 22, 2024 — Cheyenne Superday Tour de Prairie, Cheyenne, WY, This long-distance, 100-mile, course route heads out and back from Cheyenne through the open, rolling prairie into the town of Chugwater for a uniquely Wyoming tour. Features 25-, 50-, 75- and 100-mile rest stations/turn around points. Breakfast and lunch are included., Aliea Ednie, 307-757-7166, [email protected], cheyennerec.org/superday-2024
June 29, 2024 — Alta Alpina Challenge, Markleeville, CA, Experience the breathtaking scenic beauty of classic Sierra roadways. Metric and Century options and more or pick one or more of the famous Alta Alpina passes for a personalized ride (30 miles and up). Fundraiser for the Alta Alpina Cycling Club, Gregg Westerbeck, 877-845-2453, [email protected], Michael Bayer, [email protected], altaalpina.org/challenge
June 29-30, 2024 — Bike MS: Colorado, Bike MS, Westminster, CO, With breathtaking mountain views and crisp mountain air, take in the views of Longs Peak, Colorado’s most famous 14er, in an area known as one of Colorado’s most scenic outdoor paradises. This Bike MS experience offers route options ranging from 32 to 103 miles over two days and is friendly to all abilities with rest stops every 10-12 miles. Lodging, meals, and entertainment based out of Colorado State University in Ft. Collins., Sara Alisuag, 774-254-2668, [email protected], Brittany Rondello, 425-647-6846, [email protected], Erika Barnum, 303-698-6127, [email protected], bikemscolorado.org
July 6, 2024 — Aspen Gran Fondo, Aspen, CO, The route encompasses some of the Roaring Fork Valley’s most iconic climbs. Choose 36 miles, 62 miles, or 103 miles, with aid stations at the top of each climb and finish line BBQ. �Each distance option will build on the previous, so if you are feeling great, keep going, Kristen , [email protected], aspencyclingclub.org
July 13, 2024 — Tour de Steamboat, Steamboat Springs, CO, Annual bicycle event that brings together 1,200 cyclists for a one-day ride through beautiful Northwest Colorado, taking in Rabbit Ears Pass, Gore Pass, Yellow Jacket Pass, Stagecoach, Yampa and Oak Creek. Four different road ride routes: 26, 46, 66, 116 miles, and a 100 mile gravel route., Katie Lindquist, 970-846-9206, [email protected], tourdesteamboat.com
July 13-14, 2024 — Seattle to Portland (STP), Seattle, WA, The Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland (STP) Bicycle Classic presented by Alaska Airlines is in its 45th year. Heading south from Seattle and ending in Portland, Oregon, STP is a thrilling back-to-back double-century ride through Western Washington that brings 6,000 people together to experience the joy of cycling. Bicycling Magazine calls STP “one of the best cycling events in the nation.”, Sarah Mantey, 206-620-0465, [email protected], cascade.org/stp
July 14-19, 2024 — Tour de Wyoming, Buffalo, WY, Bike tour through Wyoming with daily distances from 55 to 70 miles, Amber Travky, 307-742-5840 , [email protected], cyclewyoming.org, tourdewyoming.org
July 20, 2024 — 719 Ride, Gran Fondo National Series, Colorado Springs, CO, 5 laps of The Course That Cannot Be Defeated is the signature ride (71.9 miles and 9,190’ of elevation gain), but you can ride as many or as few laps as your mind can handle and your legs will allow, Offering several course options, all on neighborhood roads, and donating a portion of each registration to Chipeta Elementary School and Kids on Bikes, 719ers , [email protected], 719ride.com
August 3, 2024 — Marin Century, Novato, CA, Take on the west coast’s most scenic and challenging rides, the Marin Century. The ride starts in the beautiful Stafford Lake State Park in Novato, California. Riders navigate to the summits or through the foothills of Mount Tamalpais and the nearby coast of beautiful Tomales Bay., Marin Cyclists , 415-823-5047, [email protected], marincyclists.com
August 10, 2024 — Stonewall Century Bicycle Ride, La Veta, CO, 21st Annual. This out-and-back ride offers cyclists stunning beauty and small-town vibe. Colorado’s scenic Highway of Legends (State Hwy 12) between La Veta and Segundo is the backdrop for 25-, 50- and 102-mile routes, featuring up to 8000-feet of climbing., Kent Hay, [email protected], Kerrie Meyler, [email protected], spcycling.org
August 10, 2024 — 4 Peaks Gran Fondo, Pocatello, ID, One Day: 82 miles, Four Peaks: 7800ft total elevation gain. Climb the 4 peaks of the Portneuf Valley; Crystal, Scout Mountain, Pebble Creek, Buckskin. The hill climb portions are timed with timing chips. Downhill portions are not timed. Cumulative climb times will be combined to determine rank. Ride 1-4 peaks as you wish, Jeff Tingey, 208-232-8996, [email protected], Katie Cox, 208-851-0009, [email protected], 4PGF.com
August 10, 2024 — Enchanted Circle, Red River, NM, The Enchanted Circle Bicycle Tour is a scenic, southwest cycling experience with rolling hills, fast descents and rewarding climbs. Choose between an 85-mile ride or the iconic 100-mile century along the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, this New Mexico course travels through some of the most spectacular peaks in New Mexico, Scott Olmsted, 720-819-7306, [email protected], theridecollective.com
August 19-23, 2024 — Colorado’s Ride, Durango, CO, Colorado’s Ride showcases one of the most scenic areas of Colorado through the lens of two amazing overnight towns, Durango and Pagosa Springs, Colorado’s Ride , [email protected], coloradosride.com
August 24, 2024 — Venus de Miles, Lyons, CO, Venus de Miles is Colorado’s original and largest all-women’s road ride and finish festival. In its 17th year, Venus de Miles welcomes all skill levels and is a strong supporter of sisterhood and women’s cycling. Choose from a 30-mile, 64-mile, or 100-mile course throughout beautiful nothern Colorado. The event is a fundraiser for Greenhouse Scholars., Mariel McCown, 720-769-9998, [email protected], venusdemiles.com
September 7, 2024 — Race the Rails, Ely, NV, Race the train in Ely! Fun for the whole family! Race a coal fired steam engine that is over 100 years old. The event will accommodate both road and mountain bike riders of all ages., Kyle Horvath, 775-289-3720, [email protected], elynevada.net/race-the-rails
September 7, 2024 — American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure Colorado, Lone Tree, CO, Join TDC as one of the most successful and beautiful fundraising rides in Colorado this September 10th. The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes while improving the lives of all people affected by diabetes., Lindsay, Mark, Megan, Sasha , 720-855-1102 x7010, [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], Brittany Burcham, [email protected], diabetes.org/coloradotourdecure
September 7-14, 2024 — Ride the Rim, Crater Lake, OR, Ride the Rim Crater Lake offers a vehicle-free way to experience Crater Lake National Park with 25 miles and 3,500 feet of climbing. Events will be held on the 7th and the 14th of September at Crater Lake National Park. All federal guidelines in place for the COVID-19 pandemic will be in place to ensure the utmost safety throughout the events., Tonia Ulbricht, 800-445-6728, [email protected], ridetherimoregon.com
September 7-8, 2024 — Bike MS: Deception Pass Classic, Bike MS, Mount Vernon, WA, Enjoy breathtaking views as you cross the Deception Pass Bridge providing a one-of-a-kind experience as we come together to reach out goal � a world free of MS. The Bike MS experience offers route options ranging from 22 to 100 miles and is friendly to all abilities with rest stops every 8-12 miles. Camping, meals, and entertainment based out of Skagit County Fairgrounds (501 Taylor ST) in Mt Vernon, WA., Sara Alisuag, 774-254-2668, [email protected], Brittany Rondello, 425-647-6846, [email protected], Katie Gambill, 206-515-4569, [email protected], bikems.org
September 8, 2024 — Buffalo Bicycle Classic, Boulder, CO, The Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic is a scholarship fundraiser for CU Boulder. We have 5 road courses, 2 gravel courses and a family ride. Our Epic routes head up Boulder Canyon which is closed to traffic. Ride Bikes. Change Lives, Jenny Anderson, 303-898-8900, [email protected], buffalobicycleclassic.com
September 14, 2024 — Tour of the Moon, Grand Junction, CO, Want to take an epic trek through the Colorado National Monument? Check out Tour of the Moon and tackle a metric century ride or opt for a 41-mile loop back into Grand Junction. This ride is one of the most important fundraising events benefitting Bicycle Colorado. The event sells out every year so don’t miss it, Scott Olmsted, 720-819-7306, [email protected], theridecollective.com
September 14-15, 2024 — Bike MS: Waves to Wine, Bike MS, San Francisco, CA, Join us as we venture from the heart of San Francisco riding across the famous Golden Gate Bridge and overnight in the middle of beautiful wine country. Take your pick from numerous one-day routes with fully supported rest stops along with a community of riders dedicated to changing the world for people with MS one pedal stroke at a time, Sara Alisuag, 774-254-2668, [email protected], John Schilder, 415-439-0402, [email protected], wavestowine.org
September 15, 2024 — Tour De Acoma, Acoma Pueblo Reservation, NM, 100, 50, and 25-mile cycling event covering distinct and breathtaking scenery on the Acoma Pueblo Reservation. The all paved course offers both the experienced and recreational cyclist a rare opportunity to ride through competitive and challenging race routes., Maureen Chavez, 505-552-7862, 800-747-0181, [email protected], tourdeacoma.com
September 21, 2024 — Mountains to the Desert Classic, Telluride, CO, Benefits Just For Kids Foundation. 3 routes and starting points to choose from: Telluride to Gateway: 103 Miles; Norwood to Gateway: 73 Miles; Ridgway to Gateway: 110 Miles (new for 2024!), BBQ party too. Finishes at Gateway Canyon Resort, Evan Tueller, 949-412-4068, [email protected], m2dclassic.com, justforkidsfoundation.org
September 21, 2024 — Tour de Vineyards, Palisade, CO, Head to Palisade this fall and enjoy the vineyards, orchards and mesas of Colorado’s Western Slope at the 26th annual Tour de Vineyards. Take the leisurely 23-mile route along the Palisade Fruit & Wine Byway, or opt for the 58-mile loop up and over Reeder Mesa, Scott Olmsted, 720-819-7306, [email protected], theridecollective.com
September 21-28, 2024 — California Coast Classic, San Francisco, CA, The Arthritis Foundation’s California Coast Classic Bike Tour, presented by Amgen, covers 525 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles over eight days along Highway 1., Shannon Marang Cox, 213-634-3772 , 909-489-2217, [email protected], , arthritis.org/events/bike-event
September 21-22, 2024 — Bike MS: Willamette Valley, Bike MS, McMinnville, OR, All new in 2023 with routes taking you past vineyards, while enjoying relaxing, pastoral farmland views. Rider village located at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum., Sara Alisuag, 774-254-2668, [email protected], Brittany Rondello, 425-647-6846, [email protected], Emily Rios, [email protected], bikems.org
September 21, 2024 — Loop de Loop, Tucson, AZ, Chuck Huckleberry Loop, El Tour de Tucson , 520-745-2033, [email protected], eltourdetucson.org
September 28, 2024 — Coldwell Banker Denver Century Ride, Denver, CO, Cycle the City – Discover urban cycling in Denver within a safe, fun & enjoyable experience. 100, 85, 50 and 25 mile courses for every ability. Roll through Downtown Denver, through the burbs, up Lookout Mountain and down the Hogback. Supporting cycling advocacy through ride beneficiary Bicycle Colorado, Start: Shops at Northfield, Bruce Erley, 303-469-7500, [email protected], denvercenturyride.com
September 28, 2024 — Sacramento Century Challenge, Sacramento, CA, sacramentocentury.com
September 29, 2024 — Tour of the Rio Grande Bicycle Century, Albequerque, NM, The flattest tour in New Mexico taking riders from near the Albuquerque International Sunport south to Bernardo and back! Route distances are 39, 62, 78 and 100 miles. This ride is great for first time or beginning season riders. For experienced riders it’s an opportunity to crush existing personal best century times! The tour runs parallel with the Rio Grande exposing riders to the more relaxed side of New Mexican life and the beautiful landscape., Michael Wieclaw, 330-518-4708, [email protected], touroftheriogrande.com
September 29-October 4, 2024 — Pablove Across America, San Francisco, CA, Ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles over 6 days. The ride raises money for pediatric cancer research as well as an art program for kids going through treatment, Chelsea Alexander, 480-612-3634, [email protected], pablove.org
October 5-6, 2024 — Bike MS: Arizona, Bike MS, Fort McDowell, AZ, Cycle through the beautiful Arizona desert and join a community of riders dedicated to changing the world for people with MS. Road routes from 13 � 150 miles, or 19-mile MTB route. Start/Finish at McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Best-in-class supported ride. www.bikemsarizona.org. Start time 6 a.m., Sara Alisuag, 774-254-2668, [email protected], Tanya Marks, 602-753-7550, [email protected], bikemsarizona.org, mssociety.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1636
October 12, 2024 — Park to Park Pedal Extreme Nevada 100, Caliente, NV, Road bike ride starting and ending at Kershaw-Ryan State Park. Cyclists visit the towns of Caliente and Pioche, and three other state parks: Cathedral Gorge, Echo Canyon, and Spring Valley. 3 rides available: 100, 60 and 40 mile options. There is a Dutch oven dinner at the end!, Dawn Andone, 775-728-8101, [email protected], parktoparkpedal.com, lincolncountynevada.com/exploring/biking/park-to-park-pedal/
October 12, 2024 — Gila Monster Gran Fondo, Silver City, NM, With three distances to choose from, everyone can find their challenge. Gran Fondo 115 miles, Gough Park, Silver City 8:00am. Medio Fondo 78 miles, Gough Park, Silver City 8:00am. Nano Fondo 40 miles, Camp Thunderbird, HWY 35 10:00 am., Jack Brennan, 575-590-2612, [email protected], tourofthegila.com
October 19-20, 2024 — Bike MS: Bay to Bay
, Bike MS, Irvine, CA, Join a community of riders dedicated to changing the world for people living with MS one mile at a time. This is an extraordinary cycling adventure taking you along the coast of Orange and San Diego counties. Start your day 1 ride in Irvine, ride along the coast and end your day at the Sheraton Resort and Spa in Carlsbad for good food, good beer and music or challenge yourself by taking in some extra elevation gain of inland San Diego. Day 2 starts with more majestic views of the Pacific Ocean and up Torrey Pines. Grab your finisher medals, some food and beverages at our new finish line, Ingram Plaza. Join us for one day, two days or virtually!, Sara Alisuag, 774-254-2668, [email protected], Lina Aguilon, 619-363-4695, [email protected], biketofinishms.org
October 26-27, 2024 — Day of the Tread, Albuquerque, NM, Features a 9 mile family ride, trial runner family ride, a 12 mile ride on the Rail Runner; along with 26, 50, 64, and 100 mile routes with Tandem options on the 26, 50, 64, and 100 mile routes. Participants will receive free admission to Oktoberfest set to happen at Albuquerque’s Civic Plaza., Joanie Griffin, 505-261-4444, [email protected], dayofthetread.com
October 26-27, 2024 — Phil’s Cookie Fondo, Malibu, CA, Phil’s Fondo is Phil Gaimon’s chance to show off the great climbs, ocean air, and perfect weather, to help Los Angeles get the reputation it deserves as a world-class cycling destination.�Phil designs the courses himself, collects rider gifts from his favorite sponsors, invites his pro friends, and has an incredible post-ride meal thanks to local celebrity chefs. With 10,000 gourmet cookies on course, the food experience alone would be worth the price of registration. 45, 56 mile options on Saturday; 20, 49, 83, 103 miles on Sunday, Phil Gaimon, [email protected], philsfondo.com
November 2, 2024 — Tri-States Gran Fondo, Mesquite, NV, 112 miles, 7,500ft of climbing, three States – Nevada, Arizona, Utah, all in one spectacular day of cycling. Fully supported / Chip Timed., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], tristatesgranfondo.com, planetultra.com
November 2, 2024 — Bike the Coast, San Diego, CA, Join riders of all levels and ages while experiencing the best of Southern California beaches and surf towns as you ride routes of 100, 50, 25 on historic Highway 101, or enjoy our family ride on the San Luis Rey River Trail (15 or 7 miles)., 909.399.3553, [email protected], bikethecoastsd.com
November 2, 2024 — Powless Gran Fondo, Auburn, CA, 35, 68 (road events), 71, 104 (gravel) mile options, A road and gravel race in the hometown Neilson and Shayna Powless, Nathan Powell, 916-899-3471, [email protected], powlessgranfondo.com
November 9, 2024 — Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride Las Vegas, Honor Ride, Las Vegas, NV, Starts and rides down Las Vegas Boulevard with a full escort down the strip! 3 routes will be available (20-, 42-, and 57-miles) with the longer heading out towards Henderson., Jack Shepard, 818-888-7091 Ext. 106, [email protected], r2r.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1880&pg=entry, weareprojecthero.org
November 9, 2024 — Solvang Sequel, CANCELLED, Buellton, CA, Half & Metric Century options in Southern CA’s most scenic and popular cycling region, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
November 9, 2024 — Ride the Point, Point Loma, CA, The Point Loma Rotary Club is hosting the Jim Krause Memorial Charity Cycling Ride the Point for pancreatic cancer research. The ride starts and ends at Liberty Station. Ride the Point has three distances to accommodate different levels of cycling experience. The 6 mile Family Fun Ride is a relatively flat course on bike paths along beautiful San Diego Bay and is perfect for cruisers, beginning riders, challenged athletes, and families. The 25 and Metric Century are road rides with exclusive routes and challenging climbs around scenic San Diego., Richard Stakelum, 619-794-9051, [email protected], ridethepoint.org
November 10, 2024 — Great Dam Ride, Henderson, NV, Cycle for Air will celebrate its 39th year in 2023 but this is the FIRST time it will take place in the amazing Nevada desert. Looking for a one-of-a-kind adventure or a way to increase your endurance the Great Dam Ride is for you. There will be three courses so matter what your level there is a place for you. Your distance options are a Metric Century loop, a 40-mile loop, and a family track that tops out at 13 miles. There is also the Cycle Your Way option allowing you to choose when & where you ride while still supporting the American Lung Association mission., Dawn Creech, 702-431-3667, [email protected], action.lung.org/site/TR/Cycle/ALASW_Southwest?pg=entry&fr_id=23589
November 16, 2024 — Death Valley Century, , Death Valley, CA, Half, Metric and Full Century options.� Entry includes fully stocked checkpoints along the route with water and a great selection of food and snacks; roving SAG support; tech tee and finish line award, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
November 17-23, 2024 — El Tour de Tucson Prologue Camp, Tucson, AZ, 5 day cycling camp to learn and ride with the pros, El Tour de Tucson , 520-745-2033, [email protected], eltourdetucson.org
November 23, 2024 — El Tour de Tucson, Tucson, AZ, Charity, community, health and wellness are what Perimeter Bicycling and El Tour are all about. They all go hand-in-hand when it comes to building awareness for a bike ride that has been part of the Tucson community for nearly four decades., El Tour de Tucson , 520-745-2033, [email protected], eltourdetucson.org