2024 Western States (ID, WY, MT, NV, CO, AZ, CA, NM) Road Bike Touring and Gran Fondos Event Calendar
November 2, 2024 — Tri-States Gran Fondo, Mesquite, NV, 112 miles, 7,500ft of climbing, three States – Nevada, Arizona, Utah, all in one spectacular day of cycling. Fully supported / Chip Timed., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], tristatesgranfondo.com, planetultra.com
November 2, 2024 — Bike the Coast, San Diego, CA, Join riders of all levels and ages while experiencing the best of Southern California beaches and surf towns as you ride routes of 100, 50, 25 on historic Highway 101, or enjoy our family ride on the San Luis Rey River Trail (15 or 7 miles)., 909.399.3553, [email protected], bikethecoastsd.com
November 2, 2024 — Powless Gran Fondo, Auburn, CA, 35, 68 (road events), 71, 104 (gravel) mile options, A road and gravel race in the hometown Neilson and Shayna Powless, Nathan Powell, 916-899-3471, [email protected], powlessgranfondo.com
November 9, 2024 — Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride Las Vegas, Honor Ride, Las Vegas, NV, Starts and rides down Las Vegas Boulevard with a full escort down the strip! 3 routes will be available (20-, 42-, and 57-miles) with the longer heading out towards Henderson., Jack Shepard, 818-888-7091 Ext. 106, [email protected], r2r.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1880&pg=entry, weareprojecthero.org
November 9, 2024 — Solvang Sequel, CANCELLED, Buellton, CA, Half & Metric Century options in Southern CA’s most scenic and popular cycling region, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
November 9, 2024 — Ride the Point, Point Loma, CA, The Point Loma Rotary Club is hosting the Jim Krause Memorial Charity Cycling Ride the Point for pancreatic cancer research. The ride starts and ends at Liberty Station. Ride the Point has three distances to accommodate different levels of cycling experience. The 6 mile Family Fun Ride is a relatively flat course on bike paths along beautiful San Diego Bay and is perfect for cruisers, beginning riders, challenged athletes, and families. The 25 and Metric Century are road rides with exclusive routes and challenging climbs around scenic San Diego., Richard Stakelum, 619-794-9051, [email protected], ridethepoint.org
November 10, 2024 — Great Dam Ride, Henderson, NV, Cycle for Air will celebrate its 39th year in 2023 but this is the FIRST time it will take place in the amazing Nevada desert. Looking for a one-of-a-kind adventure or a way to increase your endurance the Great Dam Ride is for you. There will be three courses so matter what your level there is a place for you. Your distance options are a Metric Century loop, a 40-mile loop, and a family track that tops out at 13 miles. There is also the Cycle Your Way option allowing you to choose when & where you ride while still supporting the American Lung Association mission., Dawn Creech, 702-431-3667, [email protected], action.lung.org/site/TR/Cycle/ALASW_Southwest?pg=entry&fr_id=23589
November 16, 2024 — Death Valley Century, , Death Valley, CA, Half, Metric and Full Century options.� Entry includes fully stocked checkpoints along the route with water and a great selection of food and snacks; roving SAG support; tech tee and finish line award, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
November 17-23, 2024 — El Tour de Tucson Prologue Camp, Tucson, AZ, 5 day cycling camp to learn and ride with the pros, El Tour de Tucson , 520-745-2033, [email protected], eltourdetucson.org
November 23, 2024 — El Tour de Tucson, Tucson, AZ, Charity, community, health and wellness are what Perimeter Bicycling and El Tour are all about. They all go hand-in-hand when it comes to building awareness for a bike ride that has been part of the Tucson community for nearly four decades., El Tour de Tucson , 520-745-2033, [email protected], eltourdetucson.org
February 8, 2025 — Tour de Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA, One of the largest cycling charity events of its kind in America. Every year, we entertain 6,000 to 10,000 cyclists from 46 different states and 4 countries. Since 1998, and with the help of 2,000 volunteers, the Tour de Palm Springs has distributed nearly $4,000,000.00 to over 150 local nonprofit organizations., Cody Shelton, 760-674-4700, [email protected], tourdepalmsprings.com
February 15, 2025 — Camino Real Double Century & Power Run, Irvine, CA, The Camino route is shaped like a dog bone, with loops on each end of an out-and-back course, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
February 15, 2025 — American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure: Arizona 56, Goodyear, AZ, For more than 30 years, the Tour de Cure has been the signature fundraising event of the American Diabetes Association. Offering 3 routes to choose from, the 5.6, 23 and 56-mile routes are thoughtfully designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. All routes will begin at the Goodyear Ballpark. Depending on which route you choose, riders can enjoy the scenic views riding along the beautiful Estrella Mountains and the Phoenix Raceway, where they can test their speed taking laps around the iconic NASCAR racetrack. Upon returning to the Goodyear Ballpark to cross the finish line, all participants will be joyfully greeted with their finishers medal, complimentary lunch, a farmers market, kids zone, health & wellness village, beer garden, vendors, live music, games, prizes and more!, Nichole Brown, 703-253-4884, [email protected], diabetes.org/arizona56
March 8, 2025 — Solvang Century, Solvang, CA, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
March 29, 2025 — Solvang Double Century and Double Metric Century, Solvang, CA, 200 miles or 200 kilometers in Southern CA’s most scenic and popular cycling region. A perfect first time double century., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
March 30-April 2, 2025 — Solvang Spring Tour, Solvang, CA, Early season warm weather training in Sunny Southern California. 50-100 miles per day in Southern California’s most popular cycling region., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
April 1-30, 2025 — Yellowstone Cycle Days, TENTATIVE DATES, Yellowstone National Park, MT, Ride free in Yellowstone National Park before the roads open to the public. This is a unique way to enjoy the beauty of the park. Opening day depends on whether the road is plowed. Check for park service website to see if the roads are open., Toni , 406-646-7701, 307-899-3367, [email protected], nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/bicycling.htm
April 5, 2025 — Mulholland Challenge & Double Century, King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Agoura Hills, CA, The toughest Southern California Century with over 13,000’ of climbing in the Santa Monica Mountains. Fully supported / Chip Timed. 100 and 200 mile options, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
April 12, 2025 — Tour de Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, Metric Century (100KM – 62 miles) or Half Metric Century (50KM – 32 miles), El Tour de Tucson , 520-745-2033, [email protected], eltourdetucson.org, tourdescottsdale.org
April 19, 2025 — Levi’s GranFondo, Windsor, CA, Whether you’re just getting into riding, or an elite athlete seeking the ultimate challenge, our ride was inspired by, and can be as hard as some of the biggest stages of the Tour de France., Clemence Heymelot, 707-560-1122, [email protected], levisgranfondo.com
April 26, 2025 — Tour de Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV, 20th annual 80, 40, 20 mile routes, which circumnavigates Las Vegas., Tour de Summerlin , [email protected], tourdesummerlin.com
April 26, 2025 — Mt. Laguna Classic, King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Pine Valley, CA, Starting in Pine Valley (East San Diego County), the route is three loops, each climbing Mt. Laguna from a different side, with increasing difficulty and more �interesting� terrain. All loops return down Sunrise Highway, a non-technical descent with smooth pavement and a descent shoulder., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
April 27, 2025 — Wildflower Century, Chico, CA, 7 route options, festival on Saturday, ride Sunday, Supported Stops, 44th Annual, Chico Velo , 530-343-8356, [email protected] , wildflowercentury.org
May 3, 2025 — Breathless Agony Century, King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Redlands, CA, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
May 4, 2025 — L’�tape Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, Gives amateur cyclists the legendary Tour de France experience in the legendary city of Las Vegas! Cyclists, from seasoned veterans to beginners, can compete for an authentic Yellow Jersey; 75-miles, elevation +6,464 ft, 45-miles, elevation +3,035 ft, 25-miles, elevation + 2,260 ft, and a family ride, Las Vegas Events , 702-260-8605, [email protected], lasvegas.letapebytourdefrance.com
May 17-18, 2025 — Santa Fe Century and Gran Fondo, Santa Fe, NM, Century (106 mile tour), the Gran Fondo (106 mile timed ride), the Half-Century (54 mile tour), Medio Fondo (54 mile timed ride) or a 20 mile route, A scenic course that highlights the landscape of northern New Mexico, starting and finishing in downtown Santa Fe. Riders will pass through the Ortiz Mountains and the Galisteo basin, Santa Fe Century , 505-490-6387, [email protected], santafecentury.com
May 24, 2025 — Heartbreak Century and Double Century, King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Frazier Park, CA, 100 or 200 mile ride on the roads less traveled in the Los Padres National Forest, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
May 31, 2025 — Eastern Sierra Double Century, California Triple Crown and Planet Ultra Grand Slam Endurance Series, Bishop, CA, 200 mile ride including Mammoth and June Lakes, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
July 12, 2025 — The Triple Bypass, Evergreen, CO, The legendary Triple Bypass is 118 miles with 10,800’ of climbing and travels over 3 beautiful mountain passes(Juniper, Loveland, Vail) from Evergreen to Avon, CO., Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, [email protected], Kim Nordquist, 303-249-6168, [email protected], Caprice Bass, 303-720-4509, [email protected], triplebypass.org
July 12, 2025 — Death Ride – Tour of the California Alps, Markleeville, CA, Challenge yourself to the premier cycling event in California.� With 103 miles, over 14,000’ of climbing, and up to six (6) HC climbs through the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains, this ride is sure to challenge and inspire you!, Melissa Edwards, 530-694-2475, [email protected], deathride.com
August 2, 2025 — Tour de Big Bear, Big Bear Lake, CA, Southern California’s favorite ride! Features legendary aid stations, beautiful mountain scenery and spectacular summer weather. With 25, 50, 75, 106 and 100 mile courses, and 25 and 50 Mile Gravel Rides plus a family fun ride, there’s a route for every cycling enthusiast!, Chris Barnes, 951-970-6720, 909-878-0707, [email protected], bigbearcycling.com
August 2, 2025 — Copper Triangle Alpine Cycling Classic, Copper Mountain, CO, There’s never a bad time to train for a true alpine cycling classic like Copper Triangle. Start high in the Rocky Mountains and only go up from there on the 79-mile loop cresting three Colorado mountain passes � totaling 6,500 feet in elevation gain. New in 2022: A friendly QOM & KOM of Vail Pass, with podium presentations for the top 3 men & women, Scott Olmsted, 720-819-7306, [email protected], theridecollective.com
