California Cycling Events 2026–2027
Verified calendar of gravel races, centuries, gran fondos, and mountain bike events across California.
All California Events
Showing 21 verified eventsBorrego TT Club Ride
Official registered cycling event in Borrego Springs, CA. Direct registration on BikeSignUp....
DINO DASH
Official registered cycling event in Tustin, CA. Direct registration on BikeSignUp....
Ride the Point
Official registered cycling event in San Diego, CA. Direct registration on BikeSignUp....
2026 Kaiser Permanente Get Fit Festival
Official registered cycling event in Irvine, CA. Direct registration on BikeSignUp....
Death Valley Century
Official registered cycling event in Death Valley, CA. Direct registration on BikeSignUp....
2025 RACE at Your Own Pace to #ShadeOutDM - "Together we can Wipe-Out DM"
Official registered cycling event in your city, CA. Direct registration on BikeSignUp....
Gravel & Wine - Paso Robles 2027
Official registered gravel event in Templeton, CA. Direct registration on BikeReg....
E-DIRTY CROSS - E-MTB RACE
Official registered cycling event in Escondido, CA. Direct registration on BikeSignUp....
DIRTY 30 XL - GRAVEL vs MTB
Official registered cycling event in Escondido, CA. Direct registration on BikeSignUp....
Tour de Murrieta
Southern California's classic early season omnium and criterium weekend....
Solvang Spring Century
Santa Ynez Valley vineyards, historic Danish architecture, and coastal hills....
Redlands Bicycle Classic
The longest running professional stage race in American cycling history....
Sea Otter Classic
The world's premier cycling festival featuring road, gravel, XC, downhill, and dual slalom....
Levi's GranFondo
Sonoma County's premier coastal road monument climbing King Ridge down to the Pacific....
Tierra Bella Bicycle Tour
South Bay classic touring Henry Coe State Park foothills and reservoirs....
Belgian Waffle Ride California
The original unroad monument featuring treacherous dirt sectors, river crossings, and brutal climbs....
Grizzly Peak Century
San Francisco East Bay hills, redwood groves, and Mount Diablo views....
Strawberry Century
Pajaro Valley berry fields, eucalyptus groves, and Monterey Bay coastline....
Death Ride - Tour of the California Alps
Conquering Monitor Pass, Ebbetts Pass, and Pacific Grade in the Sierra Nevada....
Mammoth Gran Fondo
High Sierra road riding along the eastern slope with views of Mono Lake and the Minarets....
Grinduro California
The original party-to-race ratio gravel enduro in the Plumas National Forest....
Recommended Gear & Pacing Electronics for California Rides
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Favero Assioma Power Pedals (Duo / Pro MX-2)
Precision pacing for long climbs. ±1% power accuracy with instant ANT+/Bluetooth connectivity and 50-hour rechargeable battery.
Garmin Varia RTL515 Radar Tail Light
Rear radar awareness on rural and mountain roads. Detects approaching vehicles up to 153 yards back with cockpit alerts.
LAS Enigma / Cobalto Road Helmet
High-ventilation race protection. 24 high-flow air channels with micro-dial fit for all-day cooling on heated climbs.
⚡ Training & Pacing Tools for California Cyclists
Dial in your finish times, power zones, and climbing cassette ratios for California courses.
California Cycling Guide & Frequently Asked Questions
What are the premier or marquee cycling events in California?
In California, premier marquee monuments on the calendar include Tour de Murrieta, Solvang Spring Century, Redlands Bicycle Classic. In total, California currently features 21 verified events on the Threshold Cycling platform across gravel, road, mountain bike, and century ride disciplines.
When does the cycling and racing season peak in California?
Based on verified event start dates, the California cycling calendar reaches its peak in Nov with 6 scheduled events. Active racing and tours span throughout Oct, Nov, Dec, Mar. Riders can use the interactive month timeline above to filter events for specific training blocks.
What elevation gain and course profiles can I expect in California?
Courses in California with published vertical profiles average approximately 7,392 feet of elevation gain per event. The calendar includes high-altitude mountain challenges exceeding 6,000 feet of climbing alongside rolling courses under 3,000 feet. You can use the Climbing Vert filter above to match events to your climbing fitness.
How do I register for California races or add events to my calendar?
Each listing in the California directory links directly to official registration permalinks (such as BikeReg and BikeSignUp) or official race director websites. You can add any event directly to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook using the 1-click calendar export button, or subscribe to the CA State Calendar Feed in the header.