2021 Regional (ID, WY, MT, NV, CO, AZ ) Road Bike Touring and Gran Fondos Event Calendar
May 1, 2021 — 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
May 8-21, 2021 — Cycle for Independence, Boise, ID, Virtual Fundraiser for the Treasure Valley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, 10, 25, and metric century (62.5 miles), individual and team rides, routes begin in northwest Boise, supported ride. After ride burgers with all the fixings combined with socializing, music, festivities and prizes, Ramona Walhof, 208-336-5333, [email protected], Allan Schneider, 208-870-4831, [email protected], cycleforindependence.org
May 22, 2021 — Cycle Magic Valley, Twin Falls, ID, Cycle Magic Valley is a virtual ride this year. You will receive a cool swag bag, special social distancing CMV shirt, and a 2020 CMV medal., Denise Alexander, [email protected], mavtec.org, bluecirclesports.com/EventDetail_Master.aspx?meid=3244
May 29, 2021 — 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 29, 2021 — Levi's Gran Fondo, cancelled for 2021, 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., Bike Monkey , 707-560-1122, [email protected], levisgranfondo.com
June 1-19, 2021 — Tour d'Funk Treasure Valley Ride to Defeat ALS, Eagle, ID, Join the second virtual and third annual “Tour d'Funk” Treasure Valley Ride to Defeat ALS to raise money to defeat Lou Gehrig's Disease! Register for free today to complete the ride anywhere. Then, join the free Strava app and connect with the Tour d'Funk Treasure Valley Ride to Defeat ALS Cycling Club. We are creating an event that challenges you to raise awareness, fundraise, and pedal your bike!, Eiizabeth Loomis, 208-615-1458, [email protected], , webwa.alsa.org/site/TR?fr_id=14172&pg=entry
June 5, 2021 — 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
June 6, 2021 — America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride – Lake Tahoe, Tentative, Stateline, NV, 29th annual, in conjunction with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training program. Fully supported with rest stops, Tech support and SAG. 100 mile century, 72 miles, (boat cruise – 35 mile fun ride TBD)., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, [email protected], bikethewest.com, bikeandskitahoe.com
June 6, 2021 — Elephant Rock, Roll Massif, Castle Rock, CO, This year we have three road courses (44, 60 and 100 miles), one gravel/road route (32 miles) and one great family ride (8 miles)., Tracy Powers, [email protected], rollmassif.com
June 12, 2021 — Tour of Two Forests , Santa Clarita, CA, 200 mile ride, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
June 12, 2021 — Fremont Area Road Tour (FART), Lander, WY, The Lander Cycling Club is hosting the 12th Annual Fremont Area Road Tour .Join us for another year of fun and friends on the road! This event showcases the Lander cycling experience and offers a unique adventure for the whole family. Cyclists can follow a 75-mile set route or mix and match loops to design their own experience. Collect passport stamps from each aid station for bragging rights. Afterward, join us downtown for an old fashioned BBQ block party with plenty of food, music, and drinks!, Gwen Robson, 307-330-3002, [email protected], Tony Ferlisi, [email protected], Amanda Dyer, 307-332-3394, [email protected], fremontarearoadtour.com, landercycling.org
June 13-18, 2021 — Ride the Rockies, Durango, CO, Ride the loop to explore Colorado's Rocky Mountains by bicycle. The 2021 tour will be a brand new route showcasing the state's unmatched scenery and breathtaking mountain views. Proceeds benefit Colorado nonprofits through The Denver Post Community Foundation, Ride The Rockies , 303-954-6700, [email protected], ridetherockies.com
June 19, 2021 — Spinderella, Pocatello, ID, 10th Annual, ladies-only ride featuring five scenic routes, from 10 to 100 miles. Roll-out begins at 6:00 am at Ross Park in Pocatello, ID., DaNae Young, 208-221-9300, [email protected], spinderellaride.com
June 19, 2021 — Ruby Roubaix (formerly Ride Around the Rubies), Lamoille, NV, Gravel Fondo! See the Ruby Mountains like you've never seen them before during this one-day bicycle ride or race beginning and ending in scenic Lamoille, Nevada. Choice of a 20, 36, 62 or full 117 mile loop on pavement, gravel and dirt roads. Ride it or race it!, Kerry Aguirre, 775-397-1922, [email protected], rubyroubaix.com
June 26, 2021 — RATPOD (Ride Around the Pioneers in One Day), Dillon, MT, Now a virtual ride: RATPOD is now RATPOD Unlimited – Your RATPOD, Your way. You can ride any distance you choose, from anywhere you are located all in support of Camp Mak-A-Dream. An oncology camp dedicated to ensuring those affected by cancer can live with and beyond their diagnosis. With just a small donation you can be part of this now national event all to honor those affected by cancer. RATPOD is usually a 130-mile one-day charity ride for Camp Make-A-Dream (a cost free cancer camp). The ride takes place in the beautiful Big Hole Valley of SW Montana., Courtney Imhoff, 406-549-5987, [email protected], ratpod.org, campdream.org
June 26, 2021 — Cheyenne Superday Tour de Prairie, Cheyenne, WY, This long-distance course heads south past the Capitol before heading west under I-25 and up Happy Jack Road to Vedauwoo. Get ready for some fresh air and swift elevation changes! The Tour de Prairie features 25-, 50-, 75- and 100-mile rest stations/turn around points. Breakfast and lunch are included for registered Tour de Prairie riders., Lori DeVilbiss, 307-773-1044, [email protected], CheyenneEvents.org, CheyenneRec.org
June 26, 2021 — Alta Alpina Challenge, Markleeville, CA, Experience the breathtaking scenic beauty of classic Sierra roadways. Metric and Century options or pick one or more of the famous Alta Alpina passes for a personalized ride (30 miles and up). Fundraiser for the Alta Alpina Cycling Club, Gregg Westerbeck, 877-845-2453, [email protected], Michael Bayer, [email protected], altaalpina.org/challenge
June 26, 2021 — Wild Sierra Century and Metric, Markleeville, CA, Experience the breathtaking scenic beauty of classic Sierra roadways. Ride through wilderness areas with no traffic lights and just a few stop signs., Gregg Westerbeck, 877-845-2453, [email protected], Michael Bayer, [email protected], altaalpina.org/challenge/century.html
June 26, 2021 — Alta Alpina Challenge 8-Pass Double Century, Markleeville, CA, The Toughest Single Day Ride in the World. Exclusive 8 Pass Jersey available for finishers, Gregg Westerbeck, 877-845-2453, [email protected], Michael Bayer, [email protected], altaalpina.org/challenge
July 9-11, 2021 — Ride the Rockies Getaways: Gold Rush Gravel, CANCELLED for 2021, Woodland Park, CO, A three day self to semi-supported ride that circumnavigates Colorado's famed Gold Belt region, an amazing area rich in old west history and replete with stunning scenery., Deirdre Moynihan, 303-954-6704, [email protected], Ride The Rockies , 303-954-6700, [email protected], ridetherockies.com
July 11-16, 2021 — Tour de Wyoming, Thermopolis, WY, 24th Annual. Bike tour circling Wyoming's Bighorn Basin with daily distances from 55 to 70 miles, Amber Travky, 307-742-5840 , [email protected], cyclewyoming.org, tourdewyoming.org
July 17, 2021 — Tour de Steamboat, Steamboat Springs, CO, Annual bicycle event that brings together 1,200 cyclists for a one-day ride through beautiful Northwest Colorado, taking in Rabbit Ears Pass, Gore Pass, Yellow Jacket Pass, Stagecoach, Yampa and Oak Creek. Four different road ride routes: 26, 46, 66, 116 miles, and a 100 mile gravel route., Katie Lindquist, 970-846-9206, info[email protected], tourdesteamboat.com
July 17, 2021 — Watsonville Criterium , Watsonville, CA, Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, [email protected], velopromo.com
July 18, 2021 — Canyon Belgian Waffle Ride – San Diego, TRIPEL CROWN OF GRAVEL, San Diego, CA, Pain and suffering will commence at 7 a.m. featuring four waves predicated on riders' USAC categories. The expo will remain open on Sunday throughout the duration of the event until the beers, jeers and awards are distributed for all the day's heroic efforts., Michael Marckx, 760-815-0927, [email protected], belgianwaffleride.bike
July 24, 2021 — Fondo on the Palouse, Moscow, ID, Starting at 0700 in Moscow, pick from 3 courses (15, 50, 100 miles) that build on themselves to provide a touring experience of the Palouse as its communities celebrate along the way., T-Jay Clevenger, 208-882-0703, [email protected], fondopalouse.org
August 7, 2021 — Tour de Big Bear, Big Bear Lake, CA, 10th Anniversary Edition, Southern California's favorite ride! Features legendary aid stations, beautiful mountain scenery and spectacular summer weather. With 25, 50, 70, 106 and 109 mile courses, there's a route for every cycling enthusiast!, Chris Barnes, 951-970-6720, 909-878-0707, [email protected], bigbearcycling.com/tour-de-big-bear-cycling-west/, bigbearcycling.com
August 7, 2021 — Copper Triangle Alpine Cycling Classic, Roll Massif, Copper Mountain, CO, The 79-mile loop crests three Colorado mountain passes – Fremont Pass (Elev. 11,318'), Tennessee Pass (Elev. 10,424') and Vail Pass (Elev. 10,662') – for a total elevation gain of 6,500 feet., Tracy Powers, [email protected], rollmassif.com
August 8, 2021 — Boulder Roubaix Road Race, Boulder, CO, First held in 1990 and now every other year just north of cycling mecca Boulder, this is an amazing 19 mile loop with mixed terrain, Chris Grealish, 303-619-9419, [email protected], dbcevents.com
August 14, 2021 — Stonewall Century Bicycle Ride, La Veta, CO, 18th Annual. This out-and-back ride offers cyclists stunning beauty and small-town vibe. Colorado's scenic Highway of Legends (State Hwy 12) between La Veta and Segundo is the backdrop for 25-, 50- and 102-mile routes, featuring up to 8000-feet of climbing., Kent Hay, [email protected], spcycling.org
August 14, 2021 — Four Peaks Gran Fondo, Pocatello, ID, One Day: 82 miles, Four Peaks: 7800ft total elevation gain. Climb the 4 peaks of the Portneuf Valley; Crystal, Scout Mountain, Pebble Creek, Buckskin. The hill climb portions are timed with timing chips. Downhill portions are not timed. Cumulative climb times will be combined to determine rank. Ride 1-4 peaks as you wish, Danielle Bagley, 208-339-2043, 208-232-8996, [email protected], David George, 208-317-2225, [email protected], 4PGF.com
August 21, 2021 — HeART of Idaho Century Ride, Idaho Falls, ID, 25, 62, and 100 mile options. Entry fees cover entry, t-shirts, fully stocked rest stops, and post ride BBQ. Route is flat to rolling, easy to moderate difficulty. Benefit for the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho., Margaret Wimborne, 208-317-7716, [email protected], d91.k12.id.us/22/Content2/about-century-ride
August 21, 2021 — The Triple Bypass, Evergreen, CO, The legendary Triple Bypass is 110 miles with 10,000' of climbing and travels over 3 beautiful mountain passes from Evergreen to Vail, CO. 30, 75, 120 mile options, Sunday Gran Fondo and the infamous Double Triple Bypass, 240 miles!, Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, [email protected], Kim Nordquist, 303-249-6168, [email protected], triplebypass.org
August 21, 2021 — Belgian Waffle Ride – Asheville, TRIPEL CROWN OF GRAVEL, Asheville, NC, The “Hell of the North”. The course has scenic views of rolling mountains, rough and rocky outcroppings, lake views, dense forests and passes many rivers and waterfalls. Course will cross the Eastern Continental Divide multiple times! A true multi-surface race with smooth, hard packed, flat, loose, rocky and up/downhill gravel., Michael Marckx, 760-815-0927, [email protected], belgianwaffleride.bike
August 22-28, 2021 — Yellowstone National Park Bike Tour, Belgrade, MT, Experience the world's first national park! 7-Day tour includes 6 nights lodging/meals, guide service, entrance fees, daily lunch en route, and more!, John Humphries, 970-728-5891, [email protected], lizardheadcyclingguides.com
August 28, 2021 — Venus de Miles, Lyons, CO, Venus de Miles is for all skill levels and features courses to accommodate any active woman – whether this is your first athletic event or your hundredth. Choose among a rolling 32-mile course, a 64-mile metric century, and a 100-mile century course. All courses go through beautiful Boulder County. Fundraiser for Greenhouse Scholars., Greenhouse Scholars , 303-459-5473, [email protected], venusdemiles.com/colorado/
August 28, 2021 — Tour de Fox Wine Country, VIRTUAL, Fulton (Santa Rosa), CA, 70.2-mile, 52.4-mile, 34.5-mile or 10.7-mile options. Proceeds from Wine Country will benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation to speed better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's along wtih the local GOALS Foundation to support special needs children and adults sports and fitness., Bike Monkey , 707-560-1122, [email protected], Tour de Fox , [email protected], tourdefox.michaeljfox.org/winecountry
August 28, 2021 — American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure Colorado, Parker, CO, VIRTUAL, Tour de Cure is an incredible experience for cyclists, runners, walkers, and extreme ninjas! All routes end back at the Salisbury Park Festival where community members are invited to join in the fun. If you have diabetes you are the VIP of the day. Route options of 12, 30, 63, 100 mile routes, plus a 5k run walk, Lindsay, Mark, Megan, Sasha , 720-855-1102 x7010, [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], diabetes.org/coloradotourdecure
September 2-October 17, 2021 — Redrock Canyons Utah Bike Tours, Grand Junction, CO, The Redrock Canyons is Lizard Head Cycling's original tour and became our most popular itinerary after it was featured in the New York Times in 2010. It is a supported lodge-to-lodge road cycling tour that follows a seldom seen route through the Redrock Canyon Country of western Colorado and eastern Utah. It is a superb tour for intermediate/+ riders offering unmatched scenery and fantastic lodging., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, [email protected], Lauren Lasky, 508-561-7580, [email protected], lizardheadcyclingguides.com
September 10-12, 2021 — Pedal the Plains, Kiowa, CO, PTP will take cyclists through the host communities of TBA. Celebrates the agricultural roots and frontier heritage of the Eastern Plains of Colorado. Learn about farming and ranching, while experiencing the culture, history and landscape of Colorado's high plains. The Tour incorporates interactive on-route experiences by staging rest stops on farms, posting educational points of interest and serving community meals composed of locally sourced food. Also includes the Great Mustang Gravel 100 – 80% on packed dirt or gravel roads, this route will be fun and challenging for the gravel expert or rookie! Proceeds from Pedal The Plains benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation in support of the Colorado FFA Foundation and Colorado 4-H., Deirdre Moynihan, 303-954-6704, [email protected], ridetherockies.com
September 11, 2021 — Race the Rails, Ely, NV, Race the train in Ely! Fun for the whole family! Race a coal fired steam engine that is over 100 years old. The event will accommodate both road and mountain bike riders of all ages., Kyle Horvath, 775-289-3720, [email protected], elynevada.net
September 11-18, 2021 — Ride the Rim, Crater Lake, OR, Events will be held on the 11th and the 18th of September at Crater Lake National Park. All federal guidelines in place for the COVID-19 pandemic will be in place to ensure the utmost safety throughout the events., Discover Klamath , 800-445-6728, [email protected], ridetherimoregon.com
September 11, 2021 — CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo, Sandpoint, ID, The 150 mile route is a grand loop around the Cabinet Mountains through gorgeous lake and river valleys, encompassing one upriver leg, two downriver legs and one huge lake! In addition, CHAFE offers magnificent 100, 80, 40, and 25 mile routes for riders of any level, Chafe 150 , [email protected], chafe150.org
September 12, 2021 — Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue, Tentative, Lake Tahoe, NV, 18th Annual ride around Lake Tahoe's 72 mile Shoreline. Fully supported with rest stops, tech support and SAG. 72 miles, 4300 ft vertical gain. (Boat cruise and 35 mile fun ride TBD). Limited to 2000 participants, Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, [email protected], bikethewest.com
September 18, 2021 — Tour de Vineyards, Roll Massif, Palisade, CO, Choose between a leisurely 23-mile route that follows the Palisade Fruit & Wine Byway and the more challenging 58-mile route that adds on a loop up and over the Reeder Mesa Climb with a timed segment to challenge your legs and lungs., Tracy Powers, [email protected], rollmassif.com
September 18-25, 2021 — California Coast Classic , San Francisco, CA, The Arthritis Foundation's 21th Annual California Coast Classic Bike Tour is a scenic bike ride that takes place over eight days and covers 525 miles along the coast on Highway 1. The Tour starts in the heart of San Francisco and ends on the iconic strand of Los Angeles., Shannon Marang Cox, 909-489-2217, [email protected], , arthritis.org/events/bike-event
September 19, 2021 — GFNY Santa Fe, Gran Fondo New York, Santa Fe, NM, The roads of GFNY Santa Fe will take riders through the spectacular and diverse terrain of the southwest. Both routes start in downtown Santa Fe. 81 and 55 mile courses, Michael McCalla, [email protected], gfnysantafe.com
September 25, 2021 — Mountains to the Desert Bike Ride, Telluride, CO, 16th Annual, Ride from the beautiful mountains of Telluride to the incredible desert landscape of Gateway, CO for the Just for Kids Foundation! Choose your distance (72 miles, 101 miles, 104 miles or 132 miles) and pass through golden aspens and brilliant red canyon walls to our destination at Gateway Canyons Resort., Katie Geissler, 970-708-0566, [email protected], justforkidsfoundation.org/mountainstodesertride
September 25, 2021 — Tour of the Moon, Roll Massif, Grand Junction, CO, Made famous in the 1980's Coors Classic and later in the cycling movie American Flyers. Its legacy continues as one of the premier road cycling events in the western United States., Tracy Powers, [email protected], rollmassif.com
September 26-October 2, 2021 — OATBRAN, Lake Tahoe, NV, 30th annual One Awesome Tour Bike Ride Across Nevada! Following the Legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. Hwy. 50. 5 days of riding, 420 miles from Lake Tahoe to Great Basin National Park. Fully Supported motel style tour… limited to 50 participants., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, [email protected], bikethewest.com
October 1-3, 2021 — Ride the Rockies Getaways: Cottonwood Classic, CANCELLED for 2021, Crested Butte, CO, Starting and finishing in Crested Butte, this 194-mile, three-day semi-supported tour makes a clockwise loop around the heart of Colorado's central Rockies. Along the way you'll climb up and over some of the state's most iconic climbs, including the newly paved Cottonwood Pass, Monarch Pass, and Ohio Pass. Total uphill pedaling for this loop ride is just a shade under 13,400 feet, all of it above 7,000 feet, including the tour's highpoint of 12,126 feet atop Cottonwood Pass., Deirdre Moynihan, 303-954-6704, [email protected], Ride The Rockies , 303-954-6700, [email protected], ridetherockies.com
October 2, 2021 — West Yellowstone Old Faithful Cycling Tour, West Yellowstone, MT, West Yellowstone to Old Faithful and back, 60 miles past golden aspen, bugling elk, majestic bison, gurgling geysers, and steaming hot pots, supported ride., Toni , 406-646-7701, 307-899-3367, [email protected], cycleyellowstone.com
October 9, 2021 — 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
October 9, 2021 — Park to Park Pedal Extreme Nevada 100, Caliente, NV, Road bike ride starting and ending at Kershaw-Ryan State Park. Cyclists visit the towns of Caliente and Pioche, and three other state parks: Cathedral Gorge, Echo Canyon, and Spring Valley. 3 rides available: 100, 60 and 40 mile options. There is a Dutch oven dinner at the end!, Dawn Andone, 775-728-8101, [email protected], parktoparkpedal.com, lincolncountynevada.com/exploring/biking/park-to-park-pedal/
October 10, 2021 — Santa Fe Century and Gran Fondo, Santa Fe, NM, 35th Annual. Beautiful scenery, outstanding food stops and very reasonable registration fees. Century, Half-Century, and 25 mile tours are offered as well as two timed events: Gran Fondo (100 mile timed ride), Medio Fondo (50 mile timed ride). Enjoy massages, great food and local craft beers following the rides., Matt Piccarello, 505-600-1840, [email protected], santafecentury.com
October 16, 2021 — Solvang Autumn 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. 100 mile option too., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
October 16, 2021 — Hammer Road Rally, Shaver Lake, CA, A ride with options for most ability levels with each route beginning and ending at Shaver Lake. There are four options: a 27.5 mile free untimed route, 34 mile untimed route, 53 mile timed route, and 85 mile timed route. Within the 53 mile option lies a 2000' paved climb, while the 85 mile option features a 15 mile gravel climb from Stump Springs Road to Kaiser Pass with a total of 30 miles of gravel., Bike Monkey , 707-560-1122, [email protected], hammerroadrally.com
October 31, 2021 — Belgian Waffle Ride – Kansas, TRIPEL CROWN OF GRAVEL, Lawrence, KS, The Hell of the Mid-West, which will take place on Halloween. Punctuated by dozens of off-road sectors over a route throughout the northeast region of Kansas, giving the event its unique complexion, 111 miles, 8,000 ft of elevation gain, Michael Marckx, 760-815-0927, [email protected], belgianwaffleride.bike
