Western US Road Bike Racing Calendar (UT, ID, MT, NV, AZ, CO, WY, NM, CA)

May 13-July 15, 2025 — SWICA Fairground Criterium Series, SWICA Criterium Series, Boise, ID, Local training crit series at Expo Idaho West lot (Glenwood Street south of Hawks Stadium). Every Tuesday, John Rogers, 208-284-9671, [email protected], idahobikeracing.org

September 1, 2025 — Il Giro di San Francisco, VeloPromo/California Cup, San Francisco, CA, 47th annual Labor Day Criterium on the Embarcadero. Challenging six corner course that has hosted some of the best in the nation. 9 separate events including kids challenge. USAC licensed., Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, [email protected], velopromo.com

September 7-13, 2025 — World Human Powered Speed Challenge (WHPSC), Battle Mountain, NV, hosted by the IHPVA. Current record is 89.59 mph. Classes: Men’s, Women’s, Juniors in Open, Multi-track, tandem and Arm Power. International cyclists from around the world will gather on SR305, the fastest stretch of road in the world to see who can break the World Record., Paula Tomera, 775-635-1112, [email protected], ihpva.org, whpsc.org

September 14, 2025 — Oakland Grand Prix, VeloPromo/California Cup, Oakland, CA, Exciting multi lap criterium racing in uptown Oakland for the 16th year. USAC licensed., Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, [email protected], velopromo.com

September 14, 2025 — USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships, Frederick
, MD, USAC Events , 719-434-4200, [email protected], usacycling.org

September 19-21, 2025 — Silver State 508, Mountain West Ultra Cup, Borrego Springs, CA, Founded by John Marino in 1983 and recognized as “The Toughest 48 hours in Sport,” This 508-mile bicycle race is revered the world over for its epic mountain climbs, stark desert scenery, desolate roads, and its reputation as one of the toughest but most gratifying endurance challenges available, bar none. Solo, two-person and four-person relays with stage and open divisions offered with subcategories for tandems, recumbents, fixed gear, and classic bikes. A Race Across AMerica (RAAM) Qualifier, Rick , [email protected], the508.com

September 20, 2025 — Henleyville Road Race, VeloPromo, Corning, CA, Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, [email protected], velopromo.com

September 21, 2025 — Mt. Graham Hill Climb, Safford, AZ, State Hill Climb Championship, 8 am, mass start, Nippy Feldhake III, 520-747-2544 , [email protected], azcycling.org/event/mt-graham-state-hc-2/, presteza.homestead.com/mtgrahamindex.html

September 28, 2025 — Arizona State Time Trial 20K and 40K Championships, Picacho, AZ, Arizona State Individual Time trial, 40K. Course out & back, flat, first ride start 6:30 AM, rider go off in 30 seconds intervals. USA Cycling State awards., Joey Luliano, [email protected], azcycling.org/event/state-time-trials-20-and-40k/, toleroracing.net

September 28, 2025 — 3 Bears TT #2 / Arizona State Championship, Picacho, AZ, State TT championship and tandem, Terry Jenner, 402-983-6195, [email protected], azcycling.org/event/state-time-trials-20-and-40k/

October 4-5, 2025 — Nevada Senior Games Cycling Races, Las Vegas, NV, Cycling races for racers age 50+.� Competition is by gender in five year age groups: 50-54, 55-59, etc�with medals awarded to top 3 in each age group by gender. Event consists of a time trial and road race each day (10k TT, 20k RR on Saturday and 5k TT and 40k RR Sunday) Race held on well maintained frontage road near junction of I-15 & US-93, 10 miles north of Las Vegas, NV.� The 2024 competition is a qualifier for the 2025 National Senior Games to be held in Des Moines, Iowa in July and August of 2025, Joe Dailey, 775-461-9252, [email protected], nevada.fusesport.com

October 5, 2025 — Mt. Diablo Challenge Memorial Ride, Danville, CA, The 11.2-mile, individually timed ride climbs 3,249 feet to the summit of Mt. Diablo starting up South Gate Road. Mt. Diablo is one of the highest peaks in the San Francisco Bay Area, with views of the Farallon Islands and the Sierras. The road is closed for safety and more than 800 cyclists will ride to the summit., Mark Dedon, [email protected], mountdiablochallenge.org

October 12, 2025 — BR Kino Crit, Tucson, AZ, azcycling.org, bicycleranchtucson.com

February 13-15, 2026 — Valley of the Sun Stage Race, Phoenix, AZ, 34th annual. Racing begins on Friday with a 20k time trial, Saturday brings a 40-90 mile road race and finishing on Sunday with a criterium at the state capitol., Eric Prosnier, 602-381-3581, [email protected], Brian Lemke, 602-692-6790, [email protected], vosstagerace.com

February 19-22, 2026 — Tucson Bicycle Classic, Tucson, AZ, 3-day USA Cycling stage race featuring a challenging 3.2 mile prologue, a 20.5 mile loop road race and 5.6 mile circuit circuit race. Time Trial Prologue – Friday� Road Race – Saturday morning, Circuit Race – Sunday morning, Marco Colbert, [email protected], tucsonbicycleclassic.com

April 8-12, 2026 — Redlands Bicycle Classic, Redlands, CA, The longest continuous running invitational, professional stage race in American bike racing. Each year, the City of Redlands and surrounding communities open their homes, their hearts and their streets to world-class athletes. From humble beginnings on a Memorial Day weekend in 1985, the event, featuring 350 elite racers, has hosted future stars of the Olympics, Tour de France, and World Championships. The Redlands Bicycle Classic’s long heritage of attracting future stars has earned its position in history: �Where Legends Are Born!�, Eric Reiser, [email protected], redlandsclassic.com

April 18, 2026 — Berkeley Hills Road Race, Berkeley Omnium, Orinda, CA, The longest continuously-run road race in America returns for yet another year around the classic 3 Bears Loop in Orinda, CA, Paul Hainsworth, 628-800-2380, [email protected], berkeleybikeclub.org, bikereg.com/berkeley

April 19, 2026 — Berkeley Streets Criterium, Berkeley Omnium, Berkeley, CA, new course! Join us this year for an exhilarating race experience, complete with live music and an announcer, Paul Hainsworth, 628-800-2380, [email protected], berkeleybikeclub.org, bikereg.com/berkeley

April 26, 2026 — Boulder Roubaix Road Race, Boulder, CO, First held in 1990 and now every other year just north of cycling mecca Boulder, redesigned 30-mile circuit maintains the race’s signature mixed-surface format�approximately 60% dirt roads and 40% pavement�while incorporating new sections, including a paved segment and a technical gravel section over the reservoir dams leading to the finish, Chris Grealish, 303-619-9419, [email protected], dbcevents.com

April 29-May 3, 2026 — Tour of the Gila, Silver City, NM, 5 stages, UCI men, UCI women, amateur categories, great spring racing!, Jack Brennan, 575-590-2612, [email protected], tourofthegila.com

May 9, 2026 — Capitol City Crit, Bismarck, ND, The Capitol City Crit returns to the North Dakota State Capitol on Saturday, May 9th, 2026. With A and B Categories – we have a race for every level, Melissa Marquardt, 701-221-9833, [email protected], 701cycleandsport.com

May 16, 2026 — Ride for the Pass, Aspen, CO, 32nd Annual. A timed or recreational road ride starting at 10:30am five miles east of Aspen climbing 2,200’ up Independence Pass to the ghost town, Mark Fuller, 970-963-4959, 970-618-5086, [email protected], Karin Teague, 970-274-9690, 970-379-1222, [email protected], independencepass.org

May 22-24, 2026 — Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, Durango, CO, 53rd Annual, Road Race and Tour from Durango to Silverton – Saturday and are a 50 mile ride from Durango to Silverton. Take off with the train, traveling over two 10,000ft mountain passes enroute to the historical mining town of Silverton. Sunday – Kids Race and Kids Village, Mountain Bike Race, Gravel Race and vendors., Ian Burnett, 970-259-4621, [email protected], ironhorsebicycleclassic.com

June 5-7, 2026 — Pike’s Peak APEX
, Colorado Springs, CO, Choose to race one day, two days, or all three days! The Pikes Peak Apex features exhilarating,exceptionally crafted routes through dirt roads, jeep trails, and the amazing alpine singletrack that is quintessential Pikes Peak. The terrain will be challenging, but not overly technical. This Rocky Mountain trail experience through the aspens in Colorado’s backcountry will draw not only professional riders, but also amateur cyclists looking for a bucket list endurance experience., Cycling , 719-634-7333, [email protected], Jeff Mosher, 719-634-7333 Ext 1005, [email protected], pikespeakapex.com, coloradospringssports.org

June 5-7, 2026 — Queen of the Canyons APEX Gravel, Colorado Springs, CO, Start in Colorado Springs and ride to Cripple Creek, Canon City and Victor as you follow the Gold Belt Scenic Byway on some of the most amazing gravel climbs you will ever ride. The 135-mile route uses famous climbs like Gold Camp Road, Shelf Road, and Phantom Canyon Road. There is a 65 mile “Half Queen” that allows riders to see all of Gold Camp but get back to town a bit earlier in the day. Join us on the slopes of Pikes Peak!, Cycling , 719-634-7333, [email protected], Jeff Mosher, 719-634-7333 Ext 1005, [email protected], pikespeakapex.com, coloradospringssports.org

June 21, 2026 — Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium, Bend, OR, Benefits the Horner Cycling Foundation. This one-day event will draw road cyclists from all over the country testing their technical skills and endurance on this exciting criterium course located in the heart of Bend’s downtown., Molly Cogswell-Kelley, 541-480-6975, [email protected], cascadecyclingclassic.com, hornercyclingfoundation.com/cascade-cycling-classic-criterium/

June 26-28, 2026 — Baker City Cycling Classic, Baker City, OR, Three days and four stages in beautiful eastern Oregon, with great support and unparalleled scenery. Over 8,000 ft of climbing over the three days in one of the country’s most beautiful cycling regions. Pros and amateurs race the same courses and the women’s and men’s prize purses are matched by sponsor BELLA Main St. Market, Ace Bollinger, 509-679-5003, [email protected], Brian Cimmiyotti, 541-371-3303, 509-374-8424, [email protected], bakercitycyclingclassic.com

July 11, 2026 — Boise Twilight Criterium, American Criterium Cup, Boise, ID, 39th Annual, races for all categories, and race under the lights for the pros, Mike Cooley, 208-371-5175, [email protected], boisetwilightcriterium.com

July 18, 2026 — Bob Cook Memorial Mount Blue Sky Hill Climb, TENTATIVE 2026 date, Colorado Summit Cycling Series, Idaho Springs, CO, 56th annual, CO State Championship Hill Climb, 27.4 mile bicycle race and Gran Fondo, that ends on the highest paved road in the United States, Mount Blue Sky, at 14,130’, 6000 feet elevation gain., Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, [email protected], Kim Nordquist, 303-249-6168, [email protected], Caprice Bass, 303-720-4509, [email protected], bicyclerace.com, teamevergreen.org

August 8, 2026 — The Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit Race and Gran Fondo, Colorado Springs, CO, This is an epic hill climb on Pikes Peak, America’s Mountain, starting at 9,390 feet and finishing 12.42 miles later at 14,115 feet with an elevation gain of 4725 feet. There is a timed race and Gran Fondo, with waves starting at 6:13 am., Cycling , 719-634-7333, [email protected], Jeff Mosher, 719-634-7333 Ext 1005, [email protected], coloradospringssports.org

October 30-November 1, 2026 — Rough Rider Gravel Stage Race, Prescott, AZ, 3 day gravel stage race, 1. Jerome to Granite Dells, 2. Mount Union, 3. Skull Valley, TransRockies , 866-373-3376, [email protected], roughridergravel.com