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Wildflower Century Ride

Butte County Bicycle Ride
Chico Wildflower Century Ride

Bike riders can enjoy the hilly Wildcat 100 & 125, the traditional Wildflower 100 & 65, the Flatflower 60 & 30, and the Childflower 12. Wildfest pre-ride party.

Annual event: April

Chico, CA

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IMG_1625L Chico Velo cycling club

California Central Coast Bike Event:
San Luis Obispo County also has a cycling race / ride called the Wildflower Century SLOBC held in March

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Kinetic Sculpture Race

Friendly Giraffe

Kinetic Grand Championship

since 1969

Ferndale to Arcata – 50 mile route
Humboldt County, California

Kinetic Sculpture Race is an organized contest of human-powered amphibious all-terrain works of art. The original cross country event, the World Championship Great Arcata To Ferndale Cross Country Kinetic Sculpture Race

Also called the “Triathlon of the Art World” because art and engineering are combined with physical endurance during a three-day cross country race that includes sand, mud, pavement, a bay crossing, a river crossing and major hills.

Annual event: May
Memorial Day weekend

Arcata, CA
Ferndale, CA

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Kinetic Sculpture Race - And They're Off

Borrego Double Century

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Borrego Double Century Ride

Anza Borrego desert annual bike event, riding from the desert to the coast and back. North San Diego County

500 rider limit
Total Mileage: 193 miles
Total Elevation: 14,400 feet

start & ends @
Stanlunds Inn
2771 Borrego Springs Rd.
Borrego Springs, California 92004
760-767-5501

Lunch at the beach – Oceanside, CA

Annual event; May

Borrego Springs CA

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race lunch

Keyesville Classic Bike Race

Jerry in the RACE

Keyesville Classic Race

Mountain bike races are few & far in between, so Total Escape is here to promote them. This is one of the longest running races, near Lake Isabella, along the Kern River.

The All Mountain, Down country, Gravel, Vintage, XC, Downhill, Enduro Event or the year.

Up to 500+ bikes in competition w/ various classes. Downhill, cross country & short track. Presented by the Southern Sierra Fat Tire Association. 30+ years running, so we know it’s very popular. Annual event held in the Springtime.

Annual event; April

LAKE ISABELLA, CA

KERNVILLE CA

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Great Race

Dole sponsors the Great Race – one of the largest running events in the Los Angeles area.

Best race swag ever! Thanks to all sponsors of the Great Race of Agoura Hills Looking forward to Saturday #greatracela #dole #dolefruitsnacks #cheesecakefactory #kindbar #mahatmarice #emergenc #northwest financial

The Great Race, located in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains in the Los Angeles suburb of Agoura Hills, California.

Celebration of running that features six races including: the incredibly scenic Cheeseboro Half Marathon (mostly) Trail Race, the Deena Kastor 5K, Old Agoura 10K, Triple Challenge 10.3 Miles, 15K Combo and a 1 Mile Run.

Annual event; April
877-478-7223

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emily posing great race of agoura '06

Great Race of Agoura Hills, CA 3.27.10

Death Ride

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3 Sierra Passes: DeathRide Bike Race

A summer tour of the California Alps in a High Sierra 129 mile long cycling course. This is one of the premier cycling events – held for more than 30 years!

Climb 15,000+ feet in elevation. Monitor Pass (8314′); Ebbett’s Pass (8730′); Carson Pass (8573′)

Annual event; July

MARKLEEVILLE CA

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markleeville

Markleeville CA & Monitor Pass (Hwy 89) are south of Lake Tahoe, connecting US Highway 395 to the upper alpine heights of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Car camping spots and backpacking in this region are located near the aspen groves, lakes, creeks or pine forest.

Summer is prime tourists season here; Grover Hot Springs State Park is nearby, so is a bunch of lakes & creeks inside the Toiyabe National Forest / Carson District.

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rest stop in the valley at Monitor Pass

Fall River Century Bike Ride

Fall River Century Ride

Fall River Century

The annual Century Bike Ride is held each year in the shadows of Mount Shasta & Mount Lassen. This rural event, located in the volcano lands of California, is limited to 500 riders. Early registration is strongly suggested. Pancake breakfast before the race & a big dinner afterwards.

200K, 100 Mile, 100K, and 25 Mile Rides

Event will showcase local farm products like beer, beef and wild rice. Live music, local artists will have displays.

Annual event; July

FALL RIVER MILLS, California

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Century Ride California

Silver State 508 Bicycle Race

Virginia City

Silver State 508 Bike Race

Starting in 2014 Death Valley National Park  announced that there will be NO sporting events of any kind held within Death Valley National Park, so this particular event has been relocated to the high desert region of Reno, Nevada

Claimed as the “Toughest 48 hours in Sport”, a 508-mile bicycle race 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.

*NOTE: moved from the month of October to September

Annual event: September

RENO, NV

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Six Mile Canyon

Downhills

508 Bike Route

Climate Ride in California

Climate Ride 2012

California Climate Ride

This cycling event has now morphed into multiple events at various locations.

Green Fondo, California

Annual charity bike ride where folks ride a few hundred miles over days, learn about clean energy, support a great cause, and have fun cycling. Bike route changes every year.

San Francisco Bay Area / Santa Cruz Mountains

Redwood Glen, Loma Mar, CA
Annual event: May

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Climate Ride 2012

Climate Ride 2012

Climate Ride 2012

Downieville Classic Mountain Bike Festival

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Downieville Classic Race

Downieville Classic Mountain Bike Festival

25th Anniversary in 2023

Downieville Downhill

The very busiest weekend to visit the Downieville – Yuba River canyon region, so consider yourself warned.

Bicycle Expo & Street Fair on Saturday and Sunday. Live music & dancing. Big Air River Jump, plus, race cross country style or the infamous Downieville Downhill. Shuttle service available.

One of the biggest mountain bike events on the west coast. Located deep in the heart of Northern Gold Country, along the Yuba River & historic Highway 49. Camping options available in every direction. The small historic hotels book up well in advance.

Annual event; July

DOWNIEVILLE CA

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Festivities on main street

Ross Schnell

Old Hometown Fair

Manhattan Beach 10K race,

Manhattan Beach 10k

Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair

MBFair

Manhattan Beach Fair is every October & a great day to go out to the beaches of Los Angles County. Weekend festivities begins with a 10k race and a parade. Music, vendor booths, art exhibits, food & wine/beer.

This Los Angles county beach destination has been doing this event for 45+ years! Since this is LA and parking is horrible, shuttles are available from Aviation Avenue.

Annual event; October

MANHATTAN BEACH CA

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mb10k.com

Hyperion Outfall Band

The Hollow Trees

Manhattan Beach Hometown 10k Run 2009

Hometown Cheer.