Centuries, Fun Rides & Races

Northern California

Centuries, Fun Rides

February 2025

2/22 Almond Blossom Century: Ripon (70 mi. south of Sacramento). 31 mi. & 62 mi. Spring riding with almond trees in full bloom. Full metric course crosses the Stanislaus, Tuolumne and San Joaquin Rivers & visits Laird County Park, San Joaquin National. Wildlife Refuge, Caswell State Park. www.almondblossomcentury.lynnsampson.org

2/22 Pedaling Paths to Independence: Linden. Metric and quarter century routes traverse quiet rural roads through pastures, orchards, vineyards. www.pedalingpaths.com

March 2025

3/1 Blossom Bike Ride: Reedley. Four routes from a flat 7-mile family ride to 60-miles with hills. Lunch included. www.blossombikeride.com

April 2025

4/5 Party Pardee: Ione. Choose from a 26, 65, or a new 45 mi route along green Gold Country foothills. Start with light breakfast snacks, and ride to well stocked rest stops with SAG support along the way. Post- ride party with lunch, live music, no host beer, vendors. bikehikers.com/partypardee

4/13 Primavera: Fremont. 100/85/65 mi. routes a 25 mi. family fun ride. Great food. https://ffbc.org/primavera/

May 2025

5/3 Tierra Bella Bicycle Tour: Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy. 100, 72,48, and 29 mile routes. More info at tierrabella.org

5/3 Wine Country Century: Santa Rosa. Choose your scenic route: 35-, 62- or 100-miles. Delicious food and post-ride party. www.WineCountryCentury.com

5/17-18 Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour & Greenhorn Gravel Grinder: Upper Greenhorn Park, Yreka. 5/17: road options: 102, 67, 40, 21 miles and 1 gravel option: 59 miles. 5/18: 2 gravel options: 62, 39 miles, 1 road option: 35 miles. Swag bag, rest stops, SAG, post-ride meal. Camping available. www.siskiyouscenic.com

5/24 12th Annual Art of Survival Century Bicycle Ride: Malin, OR; Tulelake, CA. Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Lava Beds National Monument. Breathe fresh air and ride uncrowded roads. Choose from a century, metric-century, 38, 22mi. mountain bike or 14 mi. family friendly route. SAG, post-ride dinner, entertainment, prizes. SurvivalCentury.com

5/24 Indian Valley Century: Greenville. Choose from three picturesque routes, 100-, 64-, or 25-miles. Limited to 300 riders. https://ivcenturyride.org

June 2025

6/7 Tour de Manure: Sierraville Firehouse, Sierraville, CA. Registration opens 1 February and sells out fast! tourdemanure.org Questions? Info@tourdemanure.org

6/7 Gold Country Challenge: sponsored by Grass Valley Rotary, benefiting Bright Futures for Youth: Enjoy the beautiful historic Nevada County gold country and scenic Yuba River. Routes include challenging 100, 75, 55 and 35-miles and 18-mile fun ride. Excellent route support. Enjoy the post-ride meal and. Early discounts. Rotarygoldcountrychallenge.com

6/14 Lake Almanor Mile High 100: A 66- or 33-mile ride through stunning mountain, lake views creating unforgettable memories. YourARPD.org

Road Races

January 2025

1/5 Early Bird Training Series #1: Livermore. Training crit. Info: www.velopromo.com reg: www.bikereg.com

1/12 Early Bird Training Series #2: Livermore. Training crit. Info: www.velopromo.com reg: www.bikereg.com

1/19 Early Bird Training Series #3: Livermore. Training crit. Info: www.velopromo.com reg: www.bikereg.com

1/26 1/5 Early Bird Training Series #4: Livermore. Training crit. Info: www.velopromo.com reg: www.bikereg.com

February 2025

2/2 Early Bird Training Series #5: Livermore. Training crit. Info: www.velopromo.com reg: www.bikereg.com

2/15 Cantua Road Race: Velo Promo #1 Coalinga. Info: www.velopromo.com reg: www.bikereg.com

2/16 Pine Flat Road Race: Velo Promo #2 Piedra. Info: www.velopromo.com reg: www.bikereg.com

2/3 Copper Valley Circuit Race: Velo Promo #3 Copperopolis. Info: www.velopromo.com reg: www.bikereg.com

March 2025

3/1 Snelling Road Race: Velo Promo #4 Snelling. Info: www.velopromo.com reg: www.bikereg.com

3/2 Original Merced Criterium: Velo Promo #5 Merced. Info: www.velopromo.com reg: www.bikereg.com

3/23 Santa Cruz Classic Criterium: Velo Promo #6 Santa Cruz. Info: www.velopromo.com reg: www.bikereg.com

3/29 Copperopolis Road Race: Velo Promo #7 Milton. Info: www.velopromo.com reg: www.bikereg.com

Southern California

Centuries, Fun Rides

February 2025

2/8 27th Annual Tour de Palm Springs: Join us in beautiful Palm Springs, California! Choose from scenic routes of 7, 24, 36, 56, 85, or 102 miles. Routes are fully supported with SAG and rest stops. Benefits local charities. Register now at tourdepalmsprings.com. Use code CYCA25 for 15% off!

April 2025

4/6 GranFondo San Diego: Downtown San Diego. Pick your challenge from supported 101, 60-, or 34-mile options. Post-ride celebration. www.sdgranfondo.com

4/25-27 14th Annual BWR California (Del Mar): Del Mar Polo Fields - San Diego Gran Fondo and BWR gravel events www.belgianwaffleride.bike/pages/belgian-waffle-ride-ca

June 2025

6/7 Giro de San Diego: San Diego. Choose from fully supported 95-, 59-, 30-, or 20-mile options. Post-ride party. www.girodisandiego.com

Events outside the Area

Centuries, Fun Rides

February 2025

2/28-3/1 3rd Annual BWR Arizona: Stagecoach Village - Cave Creek, AZ. 110, 75 and 40-mi. www.belgianwaffleride.bike/pages/belgian-waffle-ride-az

April 2025

4/25 Tour de Summerlin: Las Vegas, NV. Select 80-, 40-, or 20-mile routes through red rocks, rolling desert hills. tourdesummerlin.com

May 2025

5/23-24 6th Annual BWR Utah: Main Street Park, Cedar City. Three distances on offer. www.belgianwaffleride.bike/pages/utah

June 2025

6/28-29 Inaugural BWR: Bozeman, MT: Ponderosa Social Club Gravel riding through rugged backcountry landscapes. belgianwaffleride.bike/pages/belgian-waffle-ride-montana