Centuries, Fun Rides & Races

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Northern California

Monthly Clinics

Last Friday Bike-build Night: for women, LBTGQ+, Berkeley. Learn to repair, tune-up your bike. Free, other than parts. info@biketopiaberkeley.org

Centuries, Fun Rides

February

2/28 Pedaling Paths to Independence: Linden. There are 25 and 65-mile fully supported route options. www.pedalingpaths.com

April

4/4 Party Pardee: Ione. Choose from 26-, 45-, 62-miles routes with beautiful vistas, fields of poppies, Pardee, New Hogan and Comanche Lakes. Pre-ride coffee and snacks. Well-stocked rest stops and on-course support. Post-ride party with music, dancing, hot food and expo. Bike Hikers Party Pardee

4/11 Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club presents the 50th Cinderella Classic: Dublin. Ride through the beautiful rolling hills of the Tri-Valley. Four routes ranging from 24-91 miles with full SAG and staffed rest. Delicious catered lunch at the finish. Training rides start in January. For more information, go to cinderellaclassic.org

4/19 Primavera: Fremont. 100/85/65/40-mile routes, and a 25-mile Family Fun Ride. Enjoy the beautiful East Bay hills and iconic Altamont pass on this fully-supported ride. Delicious rest-stop food and post-ride meal. SAG support on all routes. E-bikes permitted with restrictions. Registration opens Dec 1, 2025. ffbc.org/primavera/

4/25 Ride for a Reason: Oakland, Suisun, Vacaville depending on the route. Choose a fully supported 45, 68, or 110-mile ride to Sacramento. Every dollar raised benefits East Bay public schools. Perfect for new and seasoned riders. Training rides start January. Post-ride meal included. Register today www.r4rschools.org/

May

5/16-17 Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour/Greenhorn Gravel Grinder: Upper Greenhorn Park, Yreka. 5/16- road options: 102, 67, 40, 21 miles and 1 gravel option: 59 miles. 5/17- 2 challenging gravel options: 62, 39 miles, 1 road option: 39 miles. Event medal, Swag bag, rest stops, SAG, post-ride meal. Camping available. Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour

5/23 Indian Valley Century Ride: Greenville High School. Quarter century, metric century, full century & 40-mile option. This is a recreational ride though beautiful Indian Valley California. More info contact: Tani Preston, email: tanielaine81@gmail.com learn more at ivcenturyride.org IVCentury.org

June

6/6 Gold Country Challenge: Grass Valley/Nevada City. Ride beautiful, historic back roads of Nevada County’s gold country along the scenic Yuba River. Five routes: 17 to 100-miles. Full SAG, supported rest stops, post-ride meal, beer under the pines. Benefits Grass Valley Rotary and Bright Futures for Youth. Early-bird Discounts rotarygoldcountrychallenge.com

September

9/26-10/3 Arthritis Foundation’s California Coast Classic Bike Tour: Ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, enjoying ideal weather and exploring the spectacular scenery of Monterey, Big Sur, Cambria, Pismo Beach, Buellton, Santa Barbara and Ventura. A fully-supported boutique tour riding California's Highway 1, for beginners, experienced riders, and e-bikes. California Coast Classic

Road Races

January

1/4 Early Bird Training Series #1: Livermore. Learn to race a crit! VeloPromo.com, velopro1@gmail.com

1/11 Early Bird Training Series #2: Livermore. Learn to race a crit! VeloPromo.com, velopro1@gmail.com

1/18 Early Bird Training Series #3: Livermore. Learn to race a crit! VeloPromo.com, velopro1@gmail.com

1/25 Early Bird Training Series #4: Livermore. Learn to race a crit! VeloPromo.com, velopro1@gmail.com

February

2/1 Early Bird Training Series #5: Livermore. Learn to race a crit! VeloPromo.com, velopro1@gmail.com

2/14 Cantua Creek Road Race – VP #1: Coalinga. VeloPromo.com, velopro1@gmail.com

2/15 Pine Flat Road Race – VP #2: Piedra. VeloPromo.com, velopro1@gmail.com

2/22 Copper Valley Circuit Race – VP #3: Copperopolis. VeloPromo.com, velopro1@gmail.com

Southern California

Centuries, Fun Rides

February

2/7 Tour de Palm Springs: Palm Springs. Five routes through the Coachella Valley and one walking route. E-bikes welcome. tourdepalmsprings.com

2/28 Pedaling Paths to Independence. Linden. There are 25 and 65-mile fully supported route options. www.pedalingpaths.com

September

9/26-10/3 Arthritis Foundation’s California Coast Classic Bike Tour: Ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, enjoying ideal weather and exploring the spectacular scenery of Monterey, Big Sur, Cambria, Pismo Beach, Buellton, Santa Barbara and Ventura. A fully-supported boutique tour riding California's Highway 1, for beginners, experienced riders, and e-bikes. California Coast Classic

Races

December

12/7 Piru Time Trial: Heritage Valley along Hwy 126, between Ventura & Santa Clarita. Categories for licensed & unlicensed racers. uncletren@hotmail.com or (805) 340-2673

January

1/18 CBR Dominguez Hills Crit Series #1: 18550 S Broadwick St. Compton. a fast-paced, action-packed day of criterium racing featuring elite, amateur, and junior categories. https://californiabicycleracing.com/