Western US Road Bike Tours and Century Rides (UT, ID, MT, NV, AZ, CO, WY, NM, CA)

2024 Western States (ID, WY, MT, NV, CO, AZ, CA, NM) Road Bike Touring and Gran Fondos Event Calendar

February 10, 2024Tour de Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA, One of the largest cycling charity events of its kind in America. Every year, we entertain 6,000 to 10,000 cyclists from 46 different states and 4 countries. Since 1998, and with the help of 2,000 volunteers, the Tour de Palm Springs has distributed nearly $4,000,000.00 to over 150 local nonprofit organizations., Cody Shelton, 760-674-4700, [email protected], tourdepalmsprings.com

February 17, 2024Camino Real Double Century & Power Run, Irvine, CA, The Camino route is shaped like a dog bone, with loops on each end of an out-and-back course, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com

February 24, 2024Death Valley Century, , Death Valley, CA, Half, Metric and Full Century options.� Entry includes fully stocked checkpoints along the route with water and a great selection of food and snacks; roving SAG support; tech tee and finish line award, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com

March 2, 2024Solvang Century, Solvang, CA, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com

March 15-October 5, 2024HeartCycle Tours, Various, HeartCycle Touring Club has 15 road cycling tours available for registration. Tours vary from 4-14 days length, fully supported with 2 sag vehicles, overnight in hotels and volunteer tour leaders. Spring Training in Fredericksburg, TX; Belgium Bike & Barge; Underground Railroad Adventure Series (Mobile, AL-Nashville,TN); South Bay, CA; Over Hill& Dale, VT; Black Hills, SD; West Virginia, Tuscany, Italy are a few examples. HeartCycle is a 45 year old non-profit club offering multi-day cycling tours throughout USA and Europe, Judy Siel, 720-519-9401, [email protected], heartcycle.org

March 16, 2024Pedaling for St. Pats 50K Bike Ride, Colorado Springs, CO, Choose between Challenging Course (31 miles) or Intermediate Course (21 Miles). Ride through world famous Garden of the Gods Park, on towards Blodgett Peak, through the Mount St Francis area, down the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail through Monument Valley Park, and then onto Midland Trail back to Trails End Tap Room for the after party! Start and Finish at Trails End Tap Room, 2925 W Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs CO 80904. Total elevation change is 2,036 feet., Carol O’Donnell, 719-271-4610, [email protected], csstpats.com/event/pedalin-st-pats-30k-and-50k/

March 21-24, 2024El Tour de Zona, Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Tombstone, AZ, Enjoy three-days of destination loop bicycle rides on paved roadways mixed with post-ride festivals featuring live music, great food and a local craft beer/wine gardens. Veteran’s Memorial Park in Sierra Vista will serve up to three nights as your basecamp with day loop rides to great destinations like the free-spirited, picturesque town of Bisbee and the wild west of Tombstone, The Town Too Tough to Die!, El Tour de Tucson , 520-745-2033, [email protected], eltourdetucson.org/el-tour-de-zona/

March 23, 2024Solvang 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., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com

March 25-31, 2024Solvang Spring Tour, Solvang, CA, Early season warm weather training in Sunny Southern California. 50-100 miles per day in Southern California’s most popular cycling region., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com

April 1-30, 2024Yellowstone Cycle Days, TENTATIVE DATES, Yellowstone National Park, MT, Ride free in Yellowstone National Park before the roads open to the public. This is a unique way to enjoy the beauty of the park. Opening day depends on whether the road is plowed. Check for park service website to see if the roads are open., Toni , 406-646-7701, 307-899-3367, [email protected], nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/bicycling.htm

April 6, 2024Party Pardee, Ione, CA, Come Party with Us and Ride the Rolling Green Hills of the Gold Rush Country. The 26 and 62 mile bike tours travel along the fields of poppies and the gentle rolling hills of Amador and Calaveras Counties., Larry Robinson, [email protected], www.bikehikers.com/partypardee

April 13, 2024Mulholland Challenge & Double Century, King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Agoura Hills, CA, The toughest Southern California Century with over 13,000’ of climbing in the Santa Monica Mountains. Fully supported / Chip Timed. 100 and 200 mile options, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com

April 13, 2024Levi’s GranFondo, 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., Clemence Heymelot, 707-560-1122, [email protected], levisgranfondo.com

April 13, 2024Tierra Bella Bicycle Tour, Gilroy, CA, 45th Annual, Starts/ends at Gilroy HS between 7-10am. Four scenic Bay Area routes 30m/712ft, 50m/1860ft, 74m/3713ft, and 101m/7182ft. Free ACTC introductory membership. Multiple food stops with a finish line party. SAG supported., Peter Greene, 407-474-1128, [email protected], tierrabella.org

April 13, 2024Tour de Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, Metric Century (100KM – 62 miles) or Half Metric Century (50KM – 32 miles), El Tour de Tucson , 520-745-2033, [email protected], eltourdetucson.org, tourdescottsdale.org

April 20, 2024Tour de Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV, 20th annual 80, 40, 20 mile routes, which circumnavigates Las Vegas., Tour de Summerlin , [email protected], tourdesummerlin.com

April 28, 2024Wildflower Century, Chico, CA, 7 route options, festival on Saturday, ride Sunday, Supported Stops, 43rd Annual, Chico Velo , 530-343-8356, [email protected] , wildflowercentury.org

May 4, 2024Wine Country Century, Santa Rosa, CA, 50th Annual! Enjoy riding in the gorgeous Sonoma County springtime! 35 miles, 100k, and 100 miles with extravagantly stocked rest stops and welcoming volunteers, Lorenzo Freschet, 707-483-6965, , [email protected], srcc.com

May 4, 2024Breathless Agony Century, King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Redlands, CA, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com

May 5, 2024Grizzly Peak Century, Moraga, CA, Road 30, 50, 75, 100mi, Gravel 60mi – Ride up, down, and around the East Bay hills with hundreds of your fellow cyclists on beautiful and challenging routes with ever changing scenery! Riders get logo socks, rest stops with tons of fresh fruit and home baked goods, clothing drop, basic mechanic service, SAG, AND our fabulous post-ride BBQ lunch including local beer! Proceeds support nonprofits that work to provide broad and inclusive community access to the economic, environmental, and health benefits of cycling!, Bonnie Goldsmith, (510) 847-3948, [email protected], Daniel Stoops, [email protected], grizz.org/century

May 5, 2024L’�tape Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, Gives amateur cyclists the legendary Tour de France experience in the legendary city of Las Vegas! Cyclists, from seasoned veterans to beginners, can compete for an authentic Yellow Jersey; 75-miles, elevation +6,464 ft, 45-miles, elevation +3,035 ft, 25-miles, elevation + 2,260 ft, 10-miles Family Ride�, Kids Race, Las Vegas Events , 702-260-8605, [email protected], lasvegas.letapebytourdefrance.com

May 17-19, 2024Santa Fe Century and Gran Fondo, Santa Fe, NM, Century (106 mile tour), the Gran Fondo (106 mile timed ride), the Half-Century (54 mile tour), Medio Fondo (54 mile timed ride) or a 20 mile route, A scenic course that highlights the landscape of northern New Mexico, starting and finishing in downtown Santa Fe. Riders will pass through the Ortiz Mountains and the Galisteo basin, Santa Fe Century , 505-490-6387, [email protected], santafecentury.com

May 19, 2024Strawberry Fields Forever, Watsonville, CA, 30,60, and 100 mile touring loops of beautiful Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, CA. Sponsored by Cyclists for Cultural Exchange, and includes rest stops, support, full dinner (including strawberries and fresh cream!) at the finish., Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, [email protected], strawberryfields.org

June 1, 2024Tour de Lava, Lava Hot Springs, ID, Distance 16, 32 and 55 miles, All money raised including registration fee goes to Huntsman for cancer research for Prostate Cancer and promoting prostate cancer awareness 1-9 men will get prostate cancer. Simple blood test for PSA., Tami Parris, 208-681-2812, [email protected], rideondads.com, hope.huntsmancancer.org/rideondads

June 1, 2024Eastern 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 2, 2024America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride – Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV, Join us in the fight against blood cancer while you experience an amazing day of cycling around Lake Tahoe. 72 or 100 mile options, fully supported and afterparty celebration, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 888-557-7177, [email protected] , cure.lls.org/event/2024-america’s-most-beautiful-bike-ride/e498158

June 9-15, 2024Ride the Rockies, Steamboat Springs, CO, Explore Colorado’s Rocky Mountains by bicycle! RTR is a 6 day point-to-point Road tour (Day 4 & 5 with Gravel Options) showcasing the state’s scenery and breathtaking views. Steamboat Springs � Day 2: Craig � Day 3: Meeker � Day 4 & 5: Rangely � Day 6: Fruita (End), Ride The Rockies , [email protected], ridetherockies.com, venturesendurance.com

June 9, 2024Ride to End Alzheimers, Fort Collins, CO, Come help fuel cutting edge research by fundraising and riding to help in the discovery of treatment and prevention methods for Alzheimer’s. Ride options are available for 20, 50, 70, and 100 mile distances., Sara Prevost, 833-239-7433, [email protected], alz.org/ride

June 15, 2024Spinderella, Pocatello, ID, 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 15, 2024CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo, Idaho Panhandle Gravel Series, 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, Syringa Cyclery , 208-610-9990, [email protected], Jane Huang, [email protected], chafe150.org

June 15-22, 2024Sierra to the Sea Bicycle Tour, Placerville, CA, 45th Annual, Starts/ends at Gilroy HS between 7-10am. Four scenic Bay Area routes 30m/712ft, 50m/1860ft, 74m/3713ft, and 101m/7182ft. Free ACTC introductory membership. Multiple food stops with a finish line party. SAG supported., Peter Greene, 407-474-1128, [email protected], tierrabella.org

June 22, 2024RATPOD (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 22, 2024Cheyenne Superday Tour de Prairie, Cheyenne, WY, This long-distance, 100-mile, course route heads out and back from Cheyenne through the open, rolling prairie into the town of Chugwater for a uniquely Wyoming tour. Features 25-, 50-, 75- and 100-mile rest stations/turn around points. Breakfast and lunch are included., Aliea Ednie, 307-757-7166, [email protected], CheyenneRec.org, cheyennecommunityrecreationandevents.enmotive.com/events/register/superday-2022-tour-de-prairie

June 29-30, 2024Bike MS: Colorado, Bike MS, Westminster, CO, With breathtaking mountain views and crisp mountain air, take in the views of Longs Peak, Colorado’s most famous 14er, in an area known as one of Colorado’s most scenic outdoor paradises. This Bike MS experience offers route options ranging from 32 to 103 miles over two days and is friendly to all abilities with rest stops every 10-12 miles. Lodging, meals, and entertainment based out of Colorado State University in Ft. Collins., Brittany Rondello, 425-647-6846, [email protected], Erika Barnum, 303-698-6127, [email protected], bikemscolorado.org

July 13, 2024The Triple Bypass, Evergreen, CO, The legendary Triple Bypass is 118 miles with 10,800’ of climbing and travels over 3 beautiful mountain passes(Juniper, Loveland, Vail) from Evergreen to Avon, CO., Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, [email protected], Kim Nordquist, 303-249-6168, [email protected], Caprice Bass, [email protected], triplebypass.org

July 13, 2024Tour 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, [email protected], tourdesteamboat.com

July 13, 2024Death Ride – Tour of the California Alps, Markleeville, CA, Challenge yourself to the premier cycling event in California.� With 103 miles, over 14,000’ of climbing, and up to six (6) HC climbs through the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains, this ride is sure to challenge and inspire you!, Melissa Edwards, 530-694-2475, [email protected], deathride.com

July 13-14, 2024Seattle to Portland (STP), Seattle, WA, The Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland (STP) Bicycle Classic presented by Alaska Airlines is in its 45th year. Heading south from Seattle and ending in Portland, Oregon, STP is a thrilling back-to-back double-century ride through Western Washington that brings 6,000 people together to experience the joy of cycling. Bicycling Magazine calls STP “one of the best cycling events in the nation.”, Sarah Mantey, 208-620-0465, [email protected], cascade.org/stp

July 14-19, 2024Tour de Wyoming, Buffalo, WY, Bike tour through Wyoming with daily distances from 55 to 70 miles, Amber Travky, 307-742-5840 , [email protected], cyclewyoming.org, tourdewyoming.org

August 3, 2024Tour de Big Bear, Big Bear Lake, CA, 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 3, 2024Copper Triangle Alpine Cycling Classic, Copper Mountain, CO, There’s never a bad time to train for a true alpine cycling classic like Copper Triangle. Start high in the Rocky Mountains and only go up from there on the 79-mile loop cresting three Colorado mountain passes � totaling 6,500 feet in elevation gain. New in 2022: A friendly QOM & KOM of Vail Pass, with podium presentations for the top 3 men & women, Scott Olmsted, 720-819-7306, [email protected], theridecollective.com

August 3, 2024Marin Century, Novato, CA, Take on the west coast’s most scenic and challenging rides, the Marin Century. The ride starts in the beautiful Stafford Lake State Park in Novato, California. Riders navigate to the summits or through the foothills of Mount Tamalpais and the nearby coast of beautiful Tomales Bay., Marin Cyclists , 415-823-5047, [email protected], marincyclists.com

August 10, 2024Stonewall Century Bicycle Ride, La Veta, CO, 21st 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], Kerrie Meyler, [email protected], spcycling.org

August 10, 2024Enchanted Circle, Red River, NM, The Enchanted Circle Bicycle Tour is a scenic, southwest cycling experience with rolling hills, fast descents and rewarding climbs. Choose between an 85-mile ride or the iconic 100-mile century along the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, this New Mexico course travels through some of the most spectacular peaks in New Mexico, Scott Olmsted, 720-819-7306, [email protected], theridecollective.com

August 24, 2024Venus de Miles, Lyons, CO, Venus de Miles is Colorado’s original and largest all-women’s road ride and finish festival. In its 17th year, Venus de Miles welcomes all skill levels and is a strong supporter of sisterhood and women’s cycling. Choose from a 30-mile, 64-mile, or 100-mile course throughout beautiful nothern Colorado. The event is a fundraiser for Greenhouse Scholars., Mariel McCown, 720-769-9998, [email protected], venusdemiles.com

September 7, 2024American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure Colorado, Lone Tree, CO, Join TDC as one of the most successful and beautiful fundraising rides in Colorado this September 10th. The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes while improving the lives of all people affected by diabetes., Lindsay, Mark, Megan, Sasha , 720-855-1102 x7010, [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], Brittany Burcham, [email protected], diabetes.org/coloradotourdecure

September 7-8, 2024Bike MS: Deception Pass Classic, Bike MS, Mount Vernon, WA, Enjoy breathtaking views as you cross the Deception Pass Bridge providing a one-of-a-kind experience as we come together to reach out goal � a world free of MS. The Bike MS experience offers route options ranging from 22 to 100 miles and is friendly to all abilities with rest stops every 8-12 miles. Camping, meals, and entertainment based out of Skagit County Fairgrounds (501 Taylor ST) in Mt Vernon, WA., Brittany Rondello, 425-647-6846, [email protected], Katie Gambill, 206-515-4569, [email protected], bikems.org

September 8, 2024Buffalo Bicycle Classic, Boulder, CO, The Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic is a scholarship fundraiser for CU Boulder. We have 5 road courses, 2 gravel courses and a family ride. Our Epic routes head up Boulder Canyon which is closed to traffic. Ride Bikes. Change Lives, Jenny Anderson, 303-898-8900, [email protected], buffalobicycleclassic.com

September 14, 2024Tour of the Moon, Grand Junction, CO, Want to take an epic trek through the Colorado National Monument? Check out Tour of the Moon and tackle a metric century ride or opt for a 41-mile loop back into Grand Junction. This ride is one of the most important fundraising events benefitting Bicycle Colorado. The event sells out every year so don’t miss it, Scott Olmsted, 720-819-7306, [email protected], theridecollective.com

September 21, 2024Tour de Vineyards, Palisade, CO, Head to Palisade this fall and enjoy the vineyards, orchards and mesas of Colorado’s Western Slope at the 26th annual Tour de Vineyards. Take the leisurely 23-mile route along the Palisade Fruit & Wine Byway, or opt for the 58-mile loop up and over Reeder Mesa, Scott Olmsted, 720-819-7306, [email protected], theridecollective.com

September 28, 2024Coldwell Banker Denver Century Ride, Denver, CO, Cycle the City – Discover urban cycling in Denver within a safe, fun & enjoyable experience. 100, 85, 50 and 25 mile courses for every ability. Roll through Downtown Denver, through the burbs, up Lookout Mountain and down the Hogback. Supporting cycling advocacy through ride beneficiary Bicycle Colorado, Start: Shops at Northfield, Bruce Erley, 303-469-7500, [email protected], denvercenturyride.com

September 29-October 4, 2024Pablove Across America, San Francisco, CA, Ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles over 6 days. The ride raises money for pediatric cancer research as well as an art program for kids going through treatment, Chelsea Alexander, 480-612-3634, [email protected], pablove.org

October 12, 2024Park 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/

November 23, 2024El Tour de Tucson, Tucson, AZ, Charity, community, health and wellness are what Perimeter Bicycling and El Tour are all about. They all go hand-in-hand when it comes to building awareness for a bike ride that has been part of the Tucson community for nearly four decades., El Tour de Tucson , 520-745-2033, [email protected], eltourdetucson.org

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