California Bicycle Ride Calendar — May

2023

Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride — May 6, 2023 The 100K and 50K bike rides from Murphy’s explores southwestern Calaveras County. The fund-raiser for Feeney Park, a public park created and maintained by volunteers in the historic Mother Lode town. Prizes are offered. BBQ at the finish.

Delta Century — May 6, 2023 Flat 100-mile ride in Central Valley, starting at Jessie’s Grove Winery, Lodi. Sponsored by Stockton Bike Club

Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour  — May 6 and 7, 2023 Ride options of 101, 67, 40, 21 miles on May 6, and a 63- and 39-mile gravel route on May 7. Northern California’s Siskiyou Valley. Fully supported with multiple rest stops and sag wagons and an end of ride meal. The 87 mile route is part gravel, the others are all paved. Starts and finishes at Upper Greenhorn Park in Yreka

Wine Country Century — May 6, 2023 Ride options of 34 miles, 100 K and 100 miles through vineyards of Sonoma County. Sponsored by Santa Rosa Cycling Club. Starts at: Luther Burbank Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Rosarito Ensenada — May 6, 2023 A 50-mile bike ride along the Pacific Coast from Rosarito Beach to Ensenada in Baja California. Mostly flat along the coast, there is a climb to the inland portion of the course.

So Cal Ride to Defeat ALS — May 6, 2023 The SoCal Ride to Defeat ALS and Walk/Run is a one-day cycling event. Options of 65, 40 or 25 miles. Leaves from Dos Vientos Park, Newbury Park, CA

I Care Classic — May 13, 2023  The South County Century and Bicycle Tour features a 100-mile course, a 100-kilometer course, a 50-kilometer course and a 20-mile course. Based out of Morgan Hill.#

Central Coast Double Century — May 13, 2023 (double check with website) The bike ride leaves Paso Robles and climbs into the Santa Lucia Range and down the Salinas Valley; total 209 miles and 13,000 feet of climbing; part of the Triple Crown; there’s also a 170-mile Central Coast Challenge.

Tour delle Vigne Lodi Sunrise Century — May 20, 2023 Presented by the Lodi Sunrise Rotary Club, the bike ride offers options of 30K, 50K, or 100K through the wine country surrounding Lodi.#

Mendocino Monster — Date to be determined In past years, two bike rides — the Scary Monster (100 miles) and Hairy Monster (62 miles) — leave from Mendocino Community College in Ukiah. Barbecue dinner at the end. Fund-raiser for Rotary Club.

Davis Double Century – May 20, 2023 One-day, 200-mile ride through Yolo, Solano, Napa, and Lake counties. Presented by Davis Bike Club. Always 3rd Saturday in May.

NorCal AIDS Challenge (Sacramento) May 20-21, 2023This  330-mile bike ride in Central California to benefits HIV/AIDS services in the Sacramento Valley. There’s also a shorter weekend option. Online support for training and fund-raising.#

San Diego Century Bicycle Tour – May 20, 2023 (unconfirmed) A 102-, 65- and 37-mile bike ride options are included in this year’s Encinitas Sports and Fitness Festival. Bicyclists make their way up Dos Pico Peak on the century ride for a 30-mile descent to the finish. Sponsored by city of Encinitas. (Unconfirmed. See GranFondoguide.com)

Heartbreak Hundred — May 27, 2023   The third stage of the King of the Mountains challenge. The 100-mile ride in the Los Padres National Forest starts near Lebec. 8,800 feet of climbing in this timed event.

Art of Survival — May 28, 2023 Based in Dorris, it’s the second day of the gravel and pavement ride that visits Lava Beds National Monument. See May 2023 – Oregon.

California North Coast Bike Ride: Climate Ride — Not in 2023 A 5-day bike ride from redwoods in Fortuna to San Francisco. 40 to 100 miles a day, depending on options. Proceeds benefit any of 100 charitable organizations chosen by participants.

Sonoma County Backroad Challenge — Retired Features three bike ride options on Sonoma County’s pastoral roads — 99, 70 and 35 miles. The loops start and finish at Lagunitas Brewery in Petaluma. Presented by Petaluma Sunrise Rotary.#

Hungry Buzzard Century— Retired Leaves from Woodlake Miller Brown Park, 160 N. Magnolia, Woodlake, CA Hungry Buzzard is 105 miles, Mountain House Metric is 70 and Venice Hills is 40. Presented by Southern Sierra Cyclists club.#

Tour de OC –2023 cancelled; returns in 2024 University campus, 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Supports Royal Family Kids summer camp for abused children.

Ride for Mom — Cancelled Pre-Mother’s Day bike ride. Options of 10, 35 and 77-mile rides staged out of Johansen High School in Modesto with fully supported rest stops, SAG and lunch#

Devil’s Slide Ride —Cancelled in 2021; future uncertain Ride the most scenic routes in Northern California, while supporting more than 1,000 individuals with developmental disabilities. The DSR features three routes that offer something for everyone, from weekend warriors to hard-core endurance cyclists. Each distance features coastal vistas, mountain climbs, rolling hills, backroads and best-in-class support. Choose from the Century, Metric Century or Forty Mile distances. 

Sierra Century — Cancelled

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