Updating for 2023
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Cyclists mill around summit of Mt. Diablo after completion of October’s Mt. Diablo Challenge. More than 3,000 feet in 11 miles.
Photo by KAP Cris
New Year’s Day Ride…
Tour de Palm Springs, Rice Valley Tandem Rally, Pedaling Paths to Independence, Firecracker Fun Bike Ride, Climate Ride Death Valley. ..
Solvang Century and Half-Century, Tour of Borrego, Senorita Century Women’s Bike Ride, Bikes & Beers San Diego, Seniorita Century, Spring Century, Redlands R.U.F.F., Pedal for Purple …
Party Pardee Century, California Classic, Cinderella Classic, Tour de Cure – San Diego, Finish the Ride, Hemet Double and Century, Boob Rides, Sierra Century, Sea Otter Classic Weekend, Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride, Ride Around the Buttes, Napa Valley Cycle for Sight, Primavera Century, Wildflower Century – San Luis Obispo, L’Etape du California, Belgian Waffle and Belgian Wafer, 50-mile Ride, Wildflower Century – Chico, Healdsburg Bicycle Tour, Women’s Gran Fondo, Mother Lode, Tierra Bella 2016, Alpine Challenge…
Tour of Novato and West Marin Century, Wine Country Century, RAAM Cycling Challenge, Delta Century, Grizzly Peak Century, Tour de Cure – Yountville, Tour of Long Beach, Tour of the Unknown Coast, Mother Lode Century, Cruisin’ the Conejo, Central Coast Double Century, NorCal AIDS Challenge, Sonoma County Backroad Challenge, California Classic Century Ride, Climate Ride California, Great Western Bike Rally, Spring Borrego Double Ordeal, Hungry Buzzard Century, Tour de Cure – Roseville, Davis Double Century, San Diego Century Bicycle Tour, Ride Ataxia NorCal, Ojai Valley Century, Sierra Century, Auburn Century, Sequoia Century, AIDS Lifecycle…
Tour de Cure — Silicon Valley, Incarnation 100: A Ride to Benefit the Homeless, Mendocino Monster, Mile High Century, Sierra to the Sea Bicycle Tour, Best of the Bay, Palomar Challenge, CF Cycle for Life – Half Moon Bay, Cycle the Sierras, Climb to Kaiser, Giro Bello, Riding the Wild Sierra, Los Angeles River Ride…
Marin Headlands Bike Classic, Bike for Breath, Windmill Century, Beach Babe Classic, Tour de Malt, Healdsburg Harvest Century, Fall River Century, Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge …
Marin County Century and Mount Tam Double, Tour de Peninsula, Shasta Summit Century, Tour d’Organics, Bike and Brew Fest, Holstein Hundred, Cool Breeze, Tour of Napa, Central Coast Classique, Bike the Bay…
Emigrant Trails Bike Trek, Mammoth High Sierra Fall Century, Amtrak Century, Siskiyou Century, Best Buddies Challenge – Hearst Castle, Challenge Ride Fondo, Tour de Tahoe, Santa Clarita Century, Unknown Coast Weekend, Tahoe Sierra Century, Bike MS – Waves to Wine, Rat Beach Bike Tour, Pedal the Cause (San Diego), Napa Ride to Defeat ALS, Princess Challenge, Lighthouse 2015 Ride
Levi’s Gran Fondo, Konocti Challenge, Grizzly Century, CF Cycle for Life – San Diego, Mt. Diablo Challenge, Golden Hills Century, MS Coastal Challenge, Bass Lake Powerhouse Double Century, Wildcat Gran Fondo, Asti Tour de Vine, Solvang’s Finest Century and Double Century, Spooktacular, Valley Girls Ride, Wheels for Meals Ride, Foxy’s Fall Century, Santa Barbara Century, Miramar Bay to Bay MS Tour, CF Cycle for Life – Sacramento, Tour de Pink, OC Ride for AIDS, Tour de Sewer Bike Ride, California Dream Ride…
Holiday Club Ride and Potluck, Fall Metric Century, Solvang Prelude, Tour de Julian, Le Tour de Foothills, Giro d’ Vino …
Bicycle John’s Holiday Benefit, Borrego Springs, Christmas Bike Trip …
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I am looking to post some bike races I am hosting on the event calendar. How do I go about this?
We have a wonderful annual event “Share The Road Ride” on October 8th.
This year we will have a 25 mile, 50 mile, 60 mile metric century, a bypass and challenge century.
All proceeds go to the Soaring Spirits Foundation, a not for profit organization started by a woman who’s husband was killed while cycling.
Most of us cyclists know of someone that has been tragically killed or hurt on our bike paths.
The entry fees are tax deductible. Trek Bikes donates 2 bikes and we have hundreds of other raffles and gifts.
We have a safety class for kids, bounce house and kids and free bike repair and helmet adjustments.
How can we get this event posted to your site?
Come ride the 19th Holstein Hundred Charity Bike/Walk, Sat., August 18, 2012.
Register online: http://www.wmss.org/holstein
Choose the right distance: 100, 65, 35, or 15-mile route winding along the Marin and Sonoma coast, Tomales Bay and rolling hills with happy Holstein cows and enjoy locally grown and baked food, begins/ends at Petaluma JUNIOR High, Petaluma, CA 94952
New walking/hiking event from Junior High to/from Helen Putnam Regional Park.
Call West Marin Senior Services 415/ 663-8148
Our mission is helping seniors live long, live well and live at home.
Please contact us. We’d like to find out about advertising on your site
Footbrakellc@gmail.com
I would like to update my annual century ride information on the ride calendar. Please direct me on how to do this. Thanks.
Please post our event on your ride calendar:
Tour of Novato, Metric Century, May 4th
Thanks!
I am trying to post a 2014 century ride to the calendar but unable to find how. Will you please use the information below to post for me. Thanks.
Motherlode Century : May 10 Coloma/Lotus Valley. 28, 64, 78, 84, & 97 mile routes.
Rolling through ranch, forest, farms, and vineyards the Motherlode Century guides you through some of Northern California’s most beautiful landscapes The 28 mile (3,009’ of climbing) loop features a fantastic panoramic view of the valley, while the 64 mile, (7,186’), 78 mile (8,653’), 84 mile (9,338’), and 97 mile (11,091′) routes add a remote canyon with rewarding climbs and awe inspiring scenery. Goody bag, delectable aid stations, lunch stop and fully sagged with mechanics, first aid, radio & cell communications for all, and a logo t-shirt is given for those that register early. Post ride soak in the cool river, hot showers and massage available. All riders will enjoy a delicious riverside dinner with live music following the ride. We deliver what avid cyclists value.
The entry is affordable, and the riding is outstanding. Earthtrek Expeditions offers $10 camping, and tent cabins, and other resorts offer cabins and RV spots in addition to camping to keep your group with different needs all together. Expand your weekend experience with a rafting trip, a walk through time at the adjacent Gold Discovery State Park, hiking, mountain biking or a visit to the many local wineries and micro-breweries! For more info go to http://www.motherlodecentury.com
I am hoping to post a gran fondo in California on your website. How do I go about this?
This century will be doing it’s 3rd occurrence: http://www.konoctichallenge.com on Oct 4, 2014.
This is worthless. Event dates and links are needed. I tried to,google some of the events and they are not in the month,shown.
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Ron, like it says at top… “Click the month title for bike ride dates, locations, mileages and sponsorships.” Still updating, however.
In your California list of bike rides, you list the “Pasadena Marathon Bike Tour”. I can’t find any info on it. Do you know the date, or have any Beta…?
WHAT: 2015 San Mateo County Parks Foundation Tour de Peninsula Presented by Whole Foods Market
WHEN: Sunday, August 2, 2015, rides start at 7:00 am and 8:00 am, kids/family at 12:00 noon.
WHERE: Start/finish at Eucalyptus Picnic Area, Coyote Point Park, San Mateo, California.
WHY: A fun and enjoyable day’s cycling and outdoor festivities with friends and family of all ages. Proceeds benefit San Mateo County Parks Foundation and Bicycle Sunday—car free biking on Cañada Road.
INFO: http://supportparks.org/tdp/, click the TdP logo.
Event Description
The 2015 Tour de Peninsula offers Bay Area families a day of fun, fitness, and healthy family activities. Now in its 24th year, this ride is one of Northern California’s most fun recreational cycling rides/family/social gatherings. Held in beautiful Coyote Point Park, alongside the San Francisco Bay in San Mateo, the TdP is a perennial highlight of the Bay Area’s recreational calendar. The TdP offers a variety of great cycling routes designed for all levels, from young children and first time riders, to serious cyclists. During and after the ride a day of family fun activities takes place in the park, with a children’s playground, barbecuing, picnics and live music. Proceeds benefit the San Mateo County Parks Foundation, and Bicycle Sunday: car free biking on Cañada Road.
Route Options
Kids Route: A closed bike trail loop surrounding the start/finish – 2-6 miles – begins at 12 noon
Short Route: For beginner to intermediate cyclists – 20 miles – begins at 8 am
Long Route: For intermediate to experienced cyclists – 31 miles – begins at 8 am
Metric Century: For advanced cyclists – 63 miles (contains short-cut for 56-mile option) – begins at 7 am
Registration & Packet Pickup
Until June 30: Kids 11 and under, free. 12-17 year olds, $20. Adults 18 and over, $45.
July 1- July 30: Kids 11 and under, free. 12-17 years, $25. Adults 18 and over, $50.
Day of Event: Kids 11 and under, free. 12-17 years, $25. Adults 18 and over, $55.Paid Registration for 12 and older includes T-shirt.
ONLINE REG. DEADLINE: July 30 http://supportparks.org/tdp/registration.html Ride-day registration is available, beginning at 6:00 am.
General Inquiries tdp@supportparks.org, 650-321-1638
Media Inquiries Paul Skilbeck: pskilbeck@o2sm.com, 415-516-1444
To Volunteer
http://www.supportparks.org/tdp/volunteers.html or volunteer tab on TdP pages at Supportparks.org, or call 650-321-5812
Hi Biking Bis,
I would like to include our list of cycling events geared toward getting more women cycling – and offering various levels of challenge for the rider as well.
It’s all under the California Girl Series website – four cycling events of various lengths and we also have two women’s half marathons. We do welcome men to register and participate or join our support team.
Thank you,
Janae Noble, Event Director
Davis Double Century
Ride 200 miles in one day through Yolo, Solano, Napa, and Lake counties on the most popular and one of the best supported double centuries in California. Always the 3rd Saturday in May.
The 47th Davis Double Century will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Registration opens on March 1, 2016. More information is available at the link:
http://www.davisbikeclub.org/annual_events/davis_double_century
2015 Foxy’s Fall Century – Saturday, October 17
Three distances – 100 mile, 100k, and a 50k family ride. Always the 3rd Saturday in October.
Online Registration Opens August 1
Davis Bike Club extends this invitation to ride and enjoy our premier late-season event, Foxy’s Fall Century. Often stated to be the ideal first century ride, it offers challenges, distances, and scenery for riders of all levels. We offer three distance rides:
50 km family ride
100 km metric century
100 mile full century
On the 100-mile course, a well-marked route, guides you through the orchards of Solano County and the rolling hills of Napa County. Rest, water, and lunch stops along the route will keep you riding through the day. The 100-mile ride offers the most challenging of the three courses with ~3000 feet of climbing. A delicious pasta dinner awaits you at the finish.
The 100km ride, ~1200 feet of climbing, is a good ride for most recreational cyclists. The route will go out to Pleasants Valley Road, turning right along the beautiful rolling hills to Putah Creek Road for lunch before the return to Davis for a pasta dinner.
The 50km ride – to introduce families to cycling. This flat route goes through orchards and farmlands to Winters for a relaxing break, with food and beverages at Rotary Park, before returning to Davis for a pasta dinner. On this course, Kids 12 years old and under ride free when accompanied by a registered adult.
More information is available at the link below:
http://www.davisbikeclub.org/annual_events/foxys_fall_century
Share The Road Ride
Join us for the 7th Annual
Share the Road Ride
Saturday, October 8, 2016
See staggered start times below
DMV parking lot 3855 Alamo Street Simi Valley
Click Here to Register Now
Pre-Registration: Get all squared away for the ride by registering on Friday afternoon! You can sign your ride waiver, pick up your rider number, grab your goody bag, and buy tickets for our fantastic raffle on Friday, October 7, 2016 at All Pro Bikes located at 2385 Tapo St. Simi Valley, Ca. Just look for the Share the Road Ride signs and our registration team will be waiting to welcome you! Packet pick-up will be open from 4:00-7:00PM.
Directions
Simi Valley is located at the Eastern border of Ventura County. Situated to the Northwest of the San Fernando Valley, take the 118 Freeway to the TAPO CANYON EXIT. Travel one block North to Alamo street. Turn left into parking area. Lots of parking for all. *Please use caution as the parking entrance is also the Start/Finish!*
Description
The seventh annual SHARE THE ROAD RIDE Takes place in beautiful Simi Valley, California. Home of the infamous Simi ride that takes place every Saturday of the year. Simi Valley is a cycling mecca that caters to amateurs and pros alike. Offering safe, well-maintained roads with various terrains, and beautiful vistas. This years Century offers a revised route that includes both great climbing and scenic flats!
Rides
Century Challenge, Century Bypass, Half Century, & 25 Mile City Tour
Century 100 Miles (Challenge or Bypass)
Our Century route travels around Simi Valley, then through our neighboring community of Moorpark. This portion will travel over rolling hills through citrus and avocado groves. Then spilling into the farmlands of Camarillo and back to the finish in Simi Valley. Featuring 5571 feet of climbing for the challenge Century, or 4685 feet of climbing for the bypass…your legs will know you’ve done some work
100 Challenge Course
100 Bypass Course
Half Century 50 Miles
Our Half Century tours the cities Simi Valley and Moorpark. A good medium ride with 1765’ of elevation gain. Rolling hills with some great views.
50 Mile Course
25 Mile City Tour
Our City tour offers great views of beautiful Simi Valley! Rated easy to moderate with some challenges. A total of 825’ of elevation gain, a good challenging 25 mile ride.
25 Mile Course
Ride Fee Schedule
$55.00 per rider through 10/7/16
$70.00 per tandem through 10/7/2016
Day of Registration:
$65 per rider
$80 per tandem
Minors must be accompanied by an adult during the ride. Wearing a helmet is mandatory for all riders.
Get a FREE Share the Road T-shirt with your early registration! Spread the Share the Road message every time you wear your shirt! To reserve your free shirt you must register before 9/15/2016. T-shirts will not be included in registrations received after 9/15/16.
Details:
Rides will be sent off in waves: 7:00AM for the century, 7:30AM for the half-century, and 8:00AM for the 25 mile ride. Feel free to start early for the later rides, but the course will not be open until 7:00AM.
SAG support will be available throughout the course starting at 7:00AM. SAG stops will provide: electrolytes, water, snacks, an on-site mechanic, and basic tools. Please carry water, tubes, and any nutrition you need for your ride distance. Additional water-only stops will be available along the route.
Packet pick-up will be held at All Pro Bikes 2385 Tapo St. Simi Valley, Ca 93063 on Friday, October 7th from 4:00-7:00PM.
Onsite, same day ride registration will open at 6:00AM on October 8th at the ride start: 3855 Alamo St. Simi Valley, Ca 93063.
Free parking is available at the event, please follow posted signs.
Memorial Miles Dedication
Share the Road Ride will be spreading the message about the need to safely share the road, as well as honoring the memories of cyclists who have lost their lives in traffic-related accidents. Soaring Spirits International is proud to honor your loved one with our Memorial Miles dedication. We will create a large printed photo board for each honored cyclist that includes a photo, their birth/death dates, and a personal message of your choice. The boards will be displayed along the 25 mile City Tour ride route. Inclusion in our Memorial Miles Dedication is free of charge, though any donation you would like to make in memory of your loved one is welcome. To include a cyclist in our Memorial Miles Dedication, please download the form at the bottom of this page, and follow the included instructions. Completed forms should be sent to contact@soaringspirits.org.
Click here to download the Dedication Form.
Bicycle Expo at Start / Finish
Bike Expo at Finish Line featuring a free BBQ lunch for riders, music, vendors, and great prize giveaways!
Custom Jerseys at an AWESOME price! New Jerseys for 2016 will be available soon!
Hi gang,
We are reaching out in hopes of being listed on your events calendar for this year.
Cycle The Sierra is a fun ride for adventurous types in support of different conservation non-profit organizations. The details are below. Thanks for your kind consideration and support. We hope to see some of you out with us this year… it’s truly a blast!
Event name- Cycle The Sierra
Website and/or e-mail-
http://www.cyclethesierra.com
Type of event- Multi-Day Ride (5 days)
Event date(s)- June 18-22, 2016
Location (Start/Finish/Loop)- Grass Valley, CA
Total Distance- 300 miles (5 days)
Starting time- 8am
Registration deadline- Until filled (space limited)
Fees- $855 (all inclusive)
Ride Description- CYCLE THE SIERRA is an annual cycling event that takes place in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Northern California. This fully supported, five-day journey takes riders on a 300-mile loop through breathtaking country, beneath granite peaks, through evergreen forests and to alpine hot springs. We’ll ride through iconic locations like Lake Tahoe and the area where gold was discovered starting the California Gold Rush, over the 4th highest bridge in the US, and through numerous unique and historical communities along the way.
Each day cyclists travel roughly 60 miles. At night, we camp together under the stars. Camps will feature delicious catered food, live music, a beer and wine garden, massage therapists, bike mechanics and other cyclists letting loose on vacation from all over the United States.
If you like being a part of truly beautiful mountain scenery, good food and live music, relaxing with a cold beer after a great ride, spending time with old friends and meeting new, CYCLE THE SIERRA is an event you don’t want to miss!
Phone- 530-320-1625
Address- PO Box 574, Lotus CA 95651
Contact person- Mark Reiner
E-mail- info@cyclethesierra.com
Wanted to list our bicycle Century Event. The Wildcat Granfondo to be held Saturday October 14, 2017. Start/Finish at Palo Cedro Community Park, Palo Cedro CA 96073. Ride distances of 15, 25, 50, 70, 106, 126 miles. Website: http://www.thewildcatgranfondo.com/
Trying to add Southern California’s Favorite Ride to the calendar – please advise how to do it
September 16, 2017 San Ramon CA
V3Hopfest aka Veterans Victory Velo and Hopfest
V3Hopfest brings together two fantastic pastimes – Bikes and Beer! Join us for the ride, the party, or both!
V3 is the ride (15, 30, 60, or 100 mi) in the majestic foothills of Mount Diablo and the San Ramon and Livermore Valleys. Bike registration begins at 6 a.m.
Hopfest is a community affair running noon – 5:00 p.m. 20 craft breweries, live music, upscale food trucks, flyover by NorCal Beech Boys, and new this year – a cornhole tournament!!!. Best party in the SF Bay Area on a sunny Saturday afternoon in September!
MOUNT DIABLO CHALLENGE
Sunday, October 7, 2018, Danville CA
“The Bay Area’s Best Uphill Bike Race”
11.2 miles, 3,249 feet of climbing!
Mark your calendar for the 2018 Mount Diablo Challenge to be held Sunday October 7th. This year’s event will again cater to competitive and recreational cyclists. Competitive men and women riders will ascend the mountain first, without lane restrictions, and race for the title of “King” and “Queen” of the Mountain. Recreational riders are encouraged to set their personal best and enjoy the beautiful views from Mount Diablo’s south side. Since maximum effort should be rewarded, a collection of great prizes awaits top finishers. A selection of other prizes and goodies will be awarded to winners in 16 different age categories. The youngest and oldest rider, to complete the course, will also be recognized.
A new “Team Challenge” has been add to this year’s event. Now, after you register as an individual Road Bike participant you can also create a team, where you and a minimum of 3 of your friends can compete against other teams for the best combined time up the mountain. You make a team during your registration under the ‘Event Questions’ by creating a team name and indicating whether it is an all-Male, an all-Female or Coed team. Then tell your friends to look for and join your Team when they are registering. You can have as many members as you like on your Team but only the top 4 finisher’s* time will be used to determine the “combined time” for your Team up the mountain.
Oak Hill Park in Danville will again host this year’s entertainment venue and vendor expo. After the ride participants and their families are invited to enjoy music, beer, wine and a variety of cuisines available in our food truck area. Turnaround time at the top of the mountain will be quick so that riders can enjoy the party. If you are a competitive rider, or just a weekender that wants to challenge yourself, this is the ride for you!
The Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour
May 4,2019
Yreka, California
The Siskiyou Scenic is a 1 day event starting at Upper Greenhorn Park in Yreka, CA. There are rides of 81,69,38,21 and 8 miles. A ride for everyone in the family! The 2 longer rides start at 8 am, the others at 10 am. The 81 miler has 4,692 ft. of elevation gain and goes around 3 beautiful lakes. There is 9.2 miles of gravel on this route. All of the others are all pavement. The 69 miler has 4,417 ft, of elevation gain. There are multiple rest stops and sag wagons for each route. There is a meal and entertainment at the end of the ride, included in the registration. Camping is available at the park. Visit our website siskiyoucentury.com for more information & registration registration. (previously our ride has included a century). Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Yreka. Contact: Christal Duncan 530 842-4337
CIVILIZED CENTURY
Sunday, August 2, 2020
Redwood Shores, CA
Routes: 30, 60, 75, and 100miles. 1,000feet elevation
Inexpensive, flat-ish, scenic, starter Century.
Please post this ride:
BEST OF THE BAY
Single and Double Centuries.
October 7, 2023
Cherry City Cyclists now offer a single century and a double century ride. The single century takes you up Mt Diablo, and along Calaveras Road – both famous and memorable cycling destinations. The double century adds a scenic ride through the East Bay hills to Grizzly Peak and also travels through the Livermore vineyards and returns on some great cycling roads in the Mt. Diablo foothills. It is a CTC-certified and approved double-century. We have fifteen years of experience putting on the BEST OF THE BAY, designed and supported especially for advanced riders. http://www.cherrycitycyclists.com or (510) 394-8684 for more details.
Thank you, Steven Yoder
510 394-8684
steve@zlcsoftware.com
Would post this ride update?
Primavera Century —April 21, 2024 Scenic rides on East Bay roads. Four choices — 100 miles, 85 miles, 100K, 25 miles. Starts in Fremont in East Bay. Sponsored by Fremont Freewheelers Bicycle Club
(The second link should change: it should point to ffbc.org).
Thanks!
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