2024 Utah Road Bike Touring and Gran Fondos Event Calendar
March 9-12, 2024 — Moab Skinny Tire Festival, Moab, UT, Road cycling tour in iconic Moab, Utah. The four routes of the Festival highlight Moab’s different riding opportunities. Two days follow the mighty Colorado River corridor, both up-stream and downstream. The other two days leave the valley and climb the beautiful canyon roads into red rock country visiting Dead Horse Point State Park and Arches National Park. Live music, beverages, great food await you at the post-ride party on Saturday. All routes have SAG vehicle support, Aid Stations, and 5 Star Event Communication volunteers. A portion of your registration is given as a donation benefitting cancer research and survivorship programs. Cycling Teams and individual groups use the event to inspire their fundraising for large and small foundations making a difference in cancer treatments and survivorship beyond. Ask how your beneficiary can be included., Austin Sellers, [email protected], skinnytireevents.com
April 13, 2024 — Spring Tour of Hurricane, Ride Southern Utah Road Gran Fondos, Hurricane, UT, Did you enjoy the Fall Tour? Come see the rest of southern Utah on your bike as we take you on the other half of our two-part tour of the southern Utah scenery. Fully supported Gran Fondo., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, [email protected], ridesouthernutah.com
April 20, 2024 — Willard Bay Brevet, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Centerville, UT, 62 or 125 mile brevet. Self-supported ride from Centerville to Corinne and back, flat route, 9AM start. Sponsored by Salt Lake Randonneurs., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, [email protected], Ken Moss, 801-833-2782, [email protected], saltlakerandos.org
May 11, 2024 — Wasatch Front/Antelope Island Brevet, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, North Salt Lake City, UT, 100k/200k/300k, self-supported brevet starting in North Salt Lake. Ride over Big Mountain and North Ogden Divide, then to Antelope Island and complete the loop, Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, [email protected], Ken Moss, 801-833-2782, [email protected], saltlakerandos.org
May 11, 2024 — Golden Spoke, Utah Bike Month, Wasatch Front, UT, Celebrate 100+ miles of the Golden Spoke Trail Network connecting from Ogden to Provo. This free, family-friendly event offers several ride�options�so people of all bicycling ability levels may participate. Two rides (50 miles) will start simultaneously in Ogden and Provo, and converge at Tracy Aviary’s Jordan River Nature Center in South Salt Lake, where an End of Ride Event will be happening from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additional shorter rides will begin in Farmington and Lehi (25 miles), and Millcreek (10 miles). There will also be short 3 and 6 mile loop rides to the Redwood Nature Area or Decker Lake in West Valley City, that begin and end at the Nature Center., Jared Bowling, [email protected], goldenspokeutah.org
June 1, 2024 — Ride the Gap Gravel & Century, Ride Southern Utah Road Gran Fondos, Parowan, UT, Enjoy cooler weather in the high country of beautiful Southern Utah. Fun and fast with a mileage option for every rider. Nothing like a small town with big fun! Enjoy open roads and very little traffic., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, [email protected], ridesouthernutah.com
June 1, 2024 — Yuba Res & Double Loop, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Nephi, UT, 200, 300, 400, 600K rides. A brevet is a timed ultra distance, self-supported event., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, [email protected], Ken Moss, 801-833-2782, [email protected], saltlakerandos.org
June 8, 2024 — Huntsman SportsFest – Run. Ride. Play. Support Cancer Research, Utah Triple Crank, Salt Lake City, UT, An epic ride supporting Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). Distances: 15, 53, 75, 102, 135 & 140-miles. 100% of all funds support the mission of HCI., Jen Murano-Tucker, 801-584-5815, [email protected], huntsmansportsfestival.com
June 14, 2024 — Raspberry Ramble, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Logan, UT, Self-supported brevet 188, 250 or 375-mile in Cache Valley and southern Idaho, 5AM start in Logan, Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, [email protected], Ken Moss, 801-833-2782, [email protected], saltlakerandos.org
June 15, 2024 — RAW (Ride Around the Wellsvilles), Logan, UT, The Logan Rotary Club’s Ride Around the Wellsvilles will begin at 129 North Main, The Sportsman, 65 mile ride. Benefits local youth with new bikes and helmets, and internationally, provides clean drinking water. Bike Rodeo too!, Gary Saxton, 435-752-2161, 435-374-8076, [email protected], rotaryraw.com
June 15, 2024 — The Longest Day – Ride for Alzheimers, Tremonton, UT, Raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association, Starting at 7 am at Schuman Park in Tremonton, we will stage our 3rd annual 100 mile route (shorter distances available) with rest rooms and aid stations throughout Box Elder County., Kirk Johnson, 801-513-9728, [email protected], Tiffany Schultz, 435-257-1171, [email protected], act.alz.org/goto/spencerdow2024
June 22-23, 2024 — Bike MS: Harmons Best Dam Bike Ride, Bike MS, Logan, UT, Join hundreds of cyclists from around the region and celebrate 37 years of Bike MS: the premier fundraising cycling series in the nation raising funds for a world free of MS. The Bike MS experience offers route options ranging from 20 to 150 miles over two days and is friendly to all abilities with rest stops every 8-12 miles. Camping, meals, and entertainment based out of Cache Valley Fairgrounds (400 S 500 W) in Logan, Melissa Matthews, 801-424-0112, [email protected], Sara Alisuag, 774-254-2668, [email protected], Mary Walter, [email protected], bikemsutah.org
July 13, 2024 — Cache Gran Fondo, UCI Gran Fondo World Series, USA and Gran Fondo National Series, Logan, UT, Qualifying�event in the Western US for the GFNS (USACycling Gran Fondo National Championship), and a true�Gran Fondo where riders of all abilities are invited to participate. Chose from distances of 35, 53, 76 and 104-mile courses on Saturday through a fun, low-traffic, and scenic route in Cache Valley, UT. The finish is a festival for all riders, with race prizes, recreational rider prizes, Troy Oldham, 435-764-2979, [email protected], cachegranfondo.com
July 19, 2024 — Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride, Antelope Island, UT, 10:00 pm. Open to participants of all ages, Antelope Island Marina to Fielding Garr Ranch and back. Experience Antelope Island after-hours under the full moon, Antelope by Moonlight , 801-451-3237, [email protected], daviscountyutah.gov/moonlight, antelopebymoonlight.com
July 20, 2024 — Iron Lung Ride, Utah Triple Crank, Huntsville, UT, 40, 80, or 100 mile options out and back starting in Huntsville with a solid climb up Old Snowbasin Road, down Trappers Loop, through Morgan and out to the top of Big Mountain. Challenging climbing, with plenty of rollers and flats to recover. Utah Triple Crank qualifier, along with LOTOJA and Huntsman 140., Michelle Lyman, 801-941-5526, [email protected], ironlungride.com
August 10, 2024 — To the Moon and Back Century Ride, Tabiona, UT, Located in the High Uintas, four ride options: 150 miles, Century, 75, 50, and 25. Ride back roads of Duchesne County, very minimal traffic. Free overnight camping. Elevations from 6,522 to 8,150. Fully Supported Ride. 100% of proceeds go to Rapha International., Kandice Einerson, 208-206-4953, [email protected], tothemoonandback-events.com
August 17, 2024 — CF Cycle For Life, Henefer, UT, One of Utah’s best supported charity rides. A healthy multi-length challenge, not race, for all level of riders, beautiful ride with five route options – 24, 36, 55, 80, 100 Miles. Supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in its mission to find a cure for CF., Laura Hadley, 801-532-2335, 801-558-8310, [email protected], Erin Hurtado, 801-532-2335, [email protected], fightcf.cff.org/site/TR?fr_id=8753&pg=entry
August 17, 2024 — Sevier Valley Rooster Ride, Richfield, UT, Sevier County’s Rooster Ride tours scenic central Utah. The chipped event includes fully stocked rest stops, medals, tee shirts, and custom DNA cycling socks. Riders of all skill levels can find something to enjoy between the 37 mile, 62 mile, or 100 mile rides. Elevation gains vary from 1,015 – 4,287 feet., Amy Myers, 435-893-0457, 844-469-8724, [email protected], roosterride.net
August 17, 2024 — Mi Duole Canyons Challenge, Sandy, UT, One of the most daunting and beautiful cycling challenges in the country, ascending more than 14,000 feet over 116 miles through all five of Salt Lake City’s picturesque riding canyons before finishing at the Utah Capitol building.� Comprising three HC climbs and two Category 2 climbs, the ride has more vert than almost any other ride in America and certainly the steepest average gradient.� Participants may elect to ride one, two, three, four or all five of the canyons, Spencer Chipping, 801-597-1111, [email protected], Stuart Anderson, [email protected], miduole.com/canyons-challenge-event
August 24, 2024 — Cache Valley Century, Richmond, UT, 35, 60, or 100 mile options. The ride contributes to Common Ground, a Logan, Utah non-profit. Funds support their adaptive cycling program. Richmond to Preston, Idaho and back through scenic terrain. Great last century before LoToJa!, Troy Oldham, 435-764-2979, [email protected], CacheValleyCentury.com
August 24, 2024 — Summit Challenge, Park City, UT, Riders of all ages and abilities will hit the pavement for a 100, 80, 50, 25, or 16-mile road ride event in support of the National Ability Center’s mission. All routes are fully supported and follow paved roads in and around the beautiful Park City mountainside. This exciting event promises to serve up a challenge for a wide range of cycling levels and abilities. And don’t forget all Summit Challenge riders who have a disability can register and ride for free! The 100 ride goes through the prestigious Wolf Creek Ranch property which is usually closed off to road bikers. Enjoy a ride length of your choice and end up back at the National Ability Center for food, drinks and music., Madison Lambdin, 435-649-3991, 435-200-0990, [email protected], summitchallenge100.org, discovernac.org
September 8-14, 2024 — Tour of Southern Utah, St. George, UT, 7-day tour including Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef and More. 60-100 miles per day. Opportunities to work part/ride part., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
September 14, 2024 — Goldilocks Utah, Goldilocks Bike Ride, Provo, UT, Goldilocks is a women only bike ride, with a gorgeous route starting at Microfocus and beautiful fall weather! With 100, 80, 60, 40, and 20 mile route options, Goldilocks has a route that is ’just right’ for everyone!, Jackie Karlberg, 520-227-7720, [email protected], goldilocks.events/provo
September 14, 2024 — SLC Vintage Ride p/b Festa Italiana, Salt Lake City, UT, Approximately 3-mile flat fun ride starting and finishing at the Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City, marking the official open of the Annual Festa Italiana. Old bikes with single-speed drivetrains, flip-flop hubs, rod derailleurs, etc are encouraged. Wool jerseys and shorts as well as other vintage bike attire are also encouraged. Unlike cyclists from decades ago, we highly encourage helmets, Festa Italiana, [email protected], festaitalianaslc.com/4th-annual-vintage-bike-ride, bikereg.com/slc-vintage-ride, Online Registration
September 20-21, 2024 — Bike the Bear Century, Laketown, UT, Bike the Bear, Bear Lake Aquatics Base near Laketown, UT, Sponsored by Scouts BSA, Crossroads of the West Council, Bring your youth group, family or cycling friends and participate in a 50 or 100-mile ride around Bear Lake! This is a great, early fall fun ride for riders of all abilities., Jason Eborn, 801-479-5460, [email protected], Nelson Palmer, 435-760-6901, 801-479-5460?, [email protected], utahscouts.org/bike
September 21-21, 2024 — Salt to Saint Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, 420 mile relay race from Salt Lake City to St. George following Hwy 89. Broken into 24 legs. Ride Solo, or as 4 or 8 person relay teams. Men, Women, and Mixed categories., Clay Christensen, 801-234-0399, [email protected], salttosaint.com
September 21-22, 2024 — Moab Century Tour, Moab, UT, The Moab Century Tour sends riders across Moab’s unique topography of mountain passes, canyons, and the mighty Colorado River.�New this year�the route includes Bull Canyon Overlook. You’ll�carve down red rock canyons, ride along the Colorado River and have the opportunity to see dinosaur tracks after a gnarly climb up to Bull Canyon Overlook. This event has landscape worth training for! Live music and great food await you at the post-ride party. Join us in September when temperatures cool down, the fall foliage comes alive, and cyclists from across the country unite in red rock country to experience awe-inspiring landscapes. As an annual fundraiser to benefit cancer survivorship programs, your registration includes a donation to Moab Healthcare Foundation, Austin Sellers, [email protected], skinnytireevents.com
September 22, 2024 — Tour de Brewtah, Salt Lake City, UT, A tour of the city highlighting Salt Lake’s great bicycle infrastructure, engaged community, and craft beers., Becky Van Horsen, 801-484-4128, [email protected], Ryan Miller, [email protected], tourdebrewtah.com
October 26, 2024 — Fall Tour de St. George, Ride Southern Utah Road Gran Fondos, St. George, UT, Tour around southern Utah and see some of the most scenic views as you climb to Veyo and go through Gunlock State Park as well as all the beautiful colors throughout this 35, 75, or 100 mile ride. This event is one of our best Gran Fondos in southern Utah., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, [email protected], ridesouthernutah.com