REDLANDS, California (March 6, 2024) — The 2024 Redlands Bicycle Classic, presented by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, will once again start the North American schedule of stage races with its 38th renewal April 10 through April 14.
The five-day event will feature road racing by professional and amateur cyclists, time trials, criteriums for men, women, masters and juniors as well as a vendor village in downtown Redlands, public racing, a BMX stunt show, corn hole contests, and the Stater Bros. Charities youth races, including the annual School Duel.
The Redlands Classic is considered the longest, continuous stage race for cyclists in American bike racing since its inception in 1985. It has featured current and future stars of road racing over the years, earning the event the reputation-enhancing “Where Legends Are Born.”
Following the opening circuit races in the City of Highland on April 10, there will be two new stages in this year’s lineup.
On Thursday, April 11, the pro racers will be tested by a point-to-point race from Redlands to Onyx Summit, at an elevation of 8,443 feet above sea level on Highway 38. The men will compete on a 50.4-mile course that starts at San Bernardino International Airport and then follows Highway 38 through Mentone, Forest Falls, Angelus Oaks to the finish line southeast of Big Bear Lake.
The women will travel 40 miles from the Hangar 24 Brewery and Tap Room at Redlands Municipal Airport on the same Highway 38 route to the finish line.
On Friday, April 12, the scene shifts to the Lake Perris State Recreation Area near the cities of Moreno Valley and Perris where junior cyclists, women and men will compete in a time trials covering 11.7 miles.
On Saturday April 13, all the action will be centered on the area of Citrus Avenue in downtown Redlands which will feature a vendor village and activities for the whole family as well as professional racing in the Arrowhead Orthopedics Criteriums for the professional women and men, competing on a one-mile circuit.
On Sunday, April 14, the 68-mile City of Redlands Sunset Road Race for women and the 91.1-mile City of Redlands Road Race for men will be featured along with criteriums for novice women, masters men (age 30-40 plus) and masters men (age 45- 55 plus). Other activities in the downtown area include an early-morning, timed Redlands Mile Run, a 5K run and Family Fun Walk.
Meanwhile, registration is now open for various racing events. Here are the links:
- Criteriums: https://www.bikereg.com/redlands-classic-criteriums
- Junior stages: https://www.bikereg.com/redlands-classic-juniors
- Pro racers: https://www.bikereg.com/redlands-classic-composite
For the full schedule and more information go to https://www.redlandsclassic.com
