2023 Utah Road Bike Touring and Gran Fondos Event Calendar
July 1, 2023 — Canyons of Cache Super/Metric/Social
, BCC SuperSeries, Mendon, UT, Two routes of different lengths that will start in Mendon. Please see the �Ride Info� link on our website for rider guidelines and the �Calendar� link for more information about each ride. Non-club members are very welcome., BCC , [email protected], bccutah.org
July 4, 2023 — BCC 4th of July Big Cottonwood Canyon Climb, BCC Climb Series, Cottonwood Heights, UT, Annual ride up Big Cottonwood Canyon for the 4th of July. Please see the �Ride Info� link on our website for rider guidelines and the �Calendar� link for more information about each ride. Non-club members are very welcome., BCC , [email protected], bccutah.org
July 8, 2023 — East of Eden Metric
, BCC SuperSeries, Huntsville, UT, A Metric Century starting at Huntsville City Park. Please see the �Ride Info� link on our website for rider guidelines and the �Calendar� link for more information about each ride. Non-club members are very welcome., BCC , [email protected], bccutah.org
July 15, 2023 — Iron Lung Ride, Huntsville, UT, 40, 80, or 100 mile options out and back starting in Huntsville with a solid climb up Old Snowbasin Road, down Trappers Loop, through Morgan and out to the top of Big Mountain. Challenging climbing, with plenty of rollers and flats to recover. Utah Triple Crank qualifier, along with LOTOJA and Kokopelli Relay., Michelle Lyman, 801-941-5526, [email protected], ironlungride.com
July 15, 2023 — Summit County Super/Metric/Social
, BCC SuperSeries, Huntsville, UT, Three route of different length starting at Treasure Mountain Jr High. Please see the �Ride Info� link on our website for rider guidelines and the �Calendar� link for more information about each ride. Non-club members are very welcome., BCC , [email protected], bccutah.org
July 28-29, 2023 — Saints to Sinners Bike Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, Fundraiser relay road race from Salt Lake to Las Vegas. Over 500 miles with elevations from 1500 to 10500 feet. Race in teams through the night, fundraiser event for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease., Steven Tew, 801-822-4870, [email protected], Chad Neusmeyer, 801-856-7018, [email protected], SaintstoSinners.com
July 29, 2023 — Up and Over
, BCC SuperSeries, Cottonwood Heights, UT, Going up Big Cottonwood canyon, over Guardsman to Midway and back. Please see the �Ride Info� link on our website for rider guidelines and the �Calendar� link for more information about each ride. Non-club members are very welcome., BCC , [email protected], bccutah.org
August 12, 2023 — Promontory Super/Metric
, BCC SuperSeries, Ogden, UT, Two routes of different lengths that will go out to Promontory Point. Please see the �Ride Info� link on our website for rider guidelines and the �Calendar� link for more information about each ride. Non-club members are very welcome., BCC , roadcapta[email protected], Jen Green, 435-563-1212, [email protected], bccutah.org
August 12, 2023 — To the Moon and Back Century Ride, Tabiona, UT, Located in the High Uintas, four ride options: 150 miles, Century, 75, 50, and 25. �Ride back roads of Duchesne County, very minimal traffic. Free overnight camping. Elevations from 6,522 to 8,150. Fully Supported Ride. 100% of proceeds go to Rapha International., Kandice Einerson, 208-206-4953, [email protected], tothemoonandback-events.com
August 19, 2023 — BCC Big Ride Super/Metric/Social
, BCC SuperSeries, Draper, UT, Biggest ride of the year with 3 routes of different lengths starting at Draper City Park. Please see the �Ride Info� link on our website for rider guidelines and the �Calendar� link for more information about each ride. Non-club members are very welcome., BCC , [email protected], Jen Green, 435-562-1212, , bccutah.org
August 19, 2023 — Wildflower Pedalfest, Morgan, UT, A non-competitive, women only�road bike�ride. All ages and levels welcome. The 65 mile course option has a timed hill climb with prizes., Nick Bowsher, 801-610-9422, [email protected], wildfloweroutdoor.com
August 26, 2023 — CF Cycle For Life, Henefer, UT, One of Utah’s best supported charity rides. A healthy multi-length challenge, not race, for all level of riders, beautiful ride with five route options – 24, 36, 55, 80, 100 Miles. Supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in its mission to find a cure for CF., Laura Hadley, 801-532-2335, 801-558-8310, [email protected], Erin Hurtado, 801-532-2335, [email protected], fightcf.cff.org/site/TR?fr_id=8753&pg=entry
August 26, 2023 — Lake Creek Drive Climb
, BCC SuperSeries, Heber, UT, From Heber City, we will climb up Lake Creek Drive. Please see the �Ride Info� link on our website for rider guidelines and the �Calendar� link for more information about each ride. Non-club members are very welcome., BCC , [email protected], Jen Green, 435-562-1212, , bccutah.org
August 27, 2023 — Twin Creeks Super/Metric, BCC SuperSeries, Coalville, UT, Two routes of different lengths that will start in Coalville. Please see the �Ride Info� link on our website for rider guidelines and the �Calendar� link for more information about each ride. Non-club members are very welcome., BCC , [email protected], bccutah.org
September 2, 2023 — Syracuse Sixty Six Metric/Social
, BCC SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, Two routes of different lengths that will start in Salt Lake City. Please see the �Ride Info� link on our website for rider guidelines and the �Calendar� link for more information about each ride. Non-club members are very welcome., BCC , [email protected], bccutah.org
September 16, 2023 — SLC Vintage Ride p/b Festa Italiana, Salt Lake City, UT, Approximately 3-mile flat fun ride starting and finishing at the Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City, marking the official open of the Annual Festa Italiana. Old bikes with single-speed drivetrains, flip-flop hubs, rod derailleurs, etc are encouraged. Wool jerseys and shorts as well as other vintage bike attire are also encouraged. Unlike cyclists from decades ago, we highly encourage helmets., Festa Italiana, [email protected], bikereg.com/slc-vintage-ride, Online Registration
September 22-23, 2023 — Bike the Bear Century, Laketown, UT, Bike the Bear, Bear Lake Aquatics Base near Laketown, UT, Sponsored by Scouts BSA, Crossroads of the West Council, Bring your youth group, family or cycling friends and participate in a 50 or 100-mile ride around Bear Lake! This is a great, early fall fun ride for riders of all abilities., Jason Eborn, 801-479-5460, [email protected], Nelson Palmer, 435-760-6901, 801-479-5460?, [email protected], utahscouts.org/bike
September 22-23, 2023 — Salt to Saint Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, 420 mile relay race from Salt Lake City to St. George following Hwy 89. Broken into 24 legs. Ride Solo, or as 4 or 8 person relay teams. Men, Women, and Mixed categories., Clay Christensen, 801-234-0399, [email protected], salttosaint.com
September 30, 2023 — Gran Fondo Salt Lake, Salt Lake City, UT, starting and finishing at the Utah State Fair Park North Parking Lot. 155 N. 1000 W. Salt Lake City. The Course begins with a beautiful and hilly tour around the State Capitol and foothills, then proceeds north into Davis County with small rollers and flat final 50 miles, 30, 62, 100 mile options, Dan Aamodt, 385-228-3454?, [email protected], triutah.com, granfondosaltlake.com
March 9-12, 2024 — Moab Skinny Tire Festival, Moab, UT, Road cycling tour in iconic Moab, Utah. The four routes of the Festival highlight Moab’s different riding opportunities. Two days follow the mighty Colorado River corridor, both up-stream and downstream. The other two days leave the valley and climb the beautiful canyon roads into red rock country visiting Dead Horse Point State Park and Arches National Park. Live music, beverages, great food await you at the post-ride party on Saturday. All routes have SAG vehicle support, Aid Stations, and 5 Star Event Communication volunteers. A portion of your registration is given as a donation benefitting cancer research and survivorship programs. Cycling Teams and individual groups use the event to inspire their fundraising for large and small foundations making a difference in cancer treatments and survivorship beyond. Ask how your beneficiary can be included., Beth Logan, 435-260-8889, 435-260-2334, [email protected], skinnytireevents.com
April 13, 2024 — Spring Tour de Hurricane, Ride Southern Utah Road Gran Fondos, Hurricane, UT, Did you enjoy the Fall Tour? Come see the rest of southern Utah on your bike as we take you on the other half of our two-part tour of the southern Utah scenery. Fully supported Gran Fondo., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, [email protected], ridesouthernutah.com
April 20, 2024 — Salt Lake City Marathon Bike Tour, Salt Lake City, UT, Ride the closed 26.2 mile marathon course through the most iconic sites of Salt Lake! All abilities welcome! Start at 6:00am, just north of the Legacy Bridge on the University of Utah Campus., Steve Bingham, 720-608-1783, [email protected], Jennifer Nelson, 801-455-9623, [email protected], saltlakecitymarathon.com
May 4, 2024 — Moab Fondo Fest, Moab, UT, Mass start timed road cycling event on the beautiful La Sal Loop road, 60 miles with 5500 feet of climbing. Not a sanctioned race, but you will get a time, awards, and placing., Kevin McDonald, 866-373-3376, [email protected], granfondomoab.com
May 11, 2024 — FrontRunner Metric Century Ride, Salt Lake City, UT, 13th Annual Point to point metric century (62.5 miles) bicycle ride from Salt Lake City’s Intermodal Hub to Ogden. Return to Salt Lake City via the UTA FrontRunner train service. Your bicycle will be transported via private truck to SLC. Registration opens Christmas Day! We sold out for the last few years, register early and don’t miss out. Only 640’ of total climbing, Matt Storms, 801-230-9270, [email protected], frontrunnercentury.com
June 1, 2024 — Little Red Riding Hood, Lewiston, UT, Women-only ride. 17, 30, 55, 70 and 100 mile distances in Cache Valley, fundraiser for Women’s Cancer Research at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. This event sells out quickly. Registration each year opens in January, Tim Shea, 801-598-0294, [email protected], lrrh.org
June 1, 2024 — Ride the Gap Gravel & Century, Ride Southern Utah Road Gran Fondos, Parowan, UT, Enjoy cooler weather in the high country of beautiful Southern Utah. Fun and fast with a mileage option for every rider. Nothing like a small town with big fun! Enjoy open roads and very little traffic., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, [email protected], ridesouthernutah.com
June 8, 2024 — Huntsman SportsFest – Run. Ride. Play. Support Cancer Research, Salt Lake City, UT, An epic ride supporting Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). Distances: 15, 53, 75, 102, 135 & 140-miles. 100% of all funds support the mission of HCI., Jen Murano-Tucker, 801-584-5815, [email protected], huntsmansportsfestival.com
July 13, 2024 — Cache Gran Fondo, UCI Gran Fondo World Series, USA and Gran Fondo National Series, Logan, UT, Qualifying�event in the Western US for the GFNS (USACycling Gran Fondo National Championship), and a true�Gran Fondo where riders of all abilities are invited to participate. Chose from distances of 35, 53, 76 and 104-mile courses on Saturday through a fun, low-traffic, and scenic route in Cache Valley, UT. The finish is a festival for all riders, with race prizes, recreational rider prizes, Troy Oldham, 435-764-2979, [email protected], cachegranfondo.com
July 19, 2024 — Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride, Antelope Island, UT, 10:00 pm. Open to participants of all ages, Antelope Island Marina to Fielding Garr Ranch and back. Experience Antelope Island after-hours under the full moon, Antelope by Moonlight , 801-451-3237, [email protected], daviscountyutah.gov/moonlight, antelopebymoonlight.com
August 17, 2024 — 5 Canyons Bike Challenge, Sandy, UT, One of the most daunting and beautiful cycling challenges in the country, ascending more than 14,000 feet over 116 miles through all five of Salt Lake City’s picturesque riding canyons before finishing at the Utah Capitol building. Comprising three HC climbs and two Category 2 climbs, the ride has more vert than almost any other ride in America and certainly the steepest average gradient. Participants may elect to ride one, two, three, four or all five of the canyons, Spencer Chipping, 385-234-5702, 801-597-1111, [email protected], Stuart Anderson, [email protected], 5Canyons.org
August 24, 2024 — Cache Valley Century, Richmond, UT, 35, 60, or 100 mile options. The ride contributes to Common Ground, a Logan, Utah non-profit. Funds support their adaptive cycling program. Richmond to Preston, Idaho and back through scenic terrain. Great last century before LoToJa!, Troy Oldham, 435-764-2979, [email protected], CacheValleyCentury.com
August 24, 2024 — Summit Challenge, Park City, UT, Riders of all ages and abilities will hit the pavement for a 100, 80, 50, 25, or 16-mile road ride event in support of the National Ability Center’s mission. All routes are fully supported and follow paved roads in and around the beautiful Park City mountainside. This exciting event promises to serve up a challenge for a wide range of cycling levels and abilities. And don’t forget � all Summit Challenge riders who have a disability can register and ride for free! The 100 ride goes through the prestigious Wolf Creek Ranch property which is usually closed off to road bikers. Enjoy a ride length of your choice and end up back at the National Ability Center for food, drinks and music., Madison Lambdin, 435-649-3991, 435-200-0990, [email protected], summitchallenge100.org, discovernac.org
August 24, 2024 — Sevier Valley Rooster Ride, Richfield, UT, Sevier County’s Rooster Ride tours scenic central Utah. The chipped event includes fully stocked rest stops, medals, tee shirts, and custom DNA cycling socks. Riders of all skill levels can find something to enjoy between the 37 mile, 62 mile, or 100 mile rides. Elevation gains vary from 1,015 – 4,287 feet., Amy Myers, 435-893-0457, 844-469-8724, [email protected], roosterride.net
September 8-14, 2024 — Tour of Southern Utah, St. George, UT, 7-day tour including Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef and More. 60-100 miles per day. Opportunities to work part/ride part., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], planetultra.com
September 14, 2024 — Goldilocks Utah, Goldilocks Bike Ride, Provo, UT, Goldilocks is a women only bike ride, with a gorgeous route starting at Microfocus and beautiful fall weather! With 100, 80, 60, 40, and 20 mile route options, Goldilocks has a route that is ’just right’ for everyone!, Jackie Karlberg, 520-227-7720, [email protected], goldilocks.events/provo
September 21-22, 2024 — Moab Century Tour, Moab, UT, The Moab Century Tour sends riders across Moab’s unique topography of mountain passes, canyons, and the mighty Colorado River.� From gaining elevation into the La Sal Mountains (including “The Big Nasty!”), to carving down red rock canyons, and finishing along the Colorado River, this event has landscape worth training for! Live music, beverages, great food await you at the post-ride party. Join us in September when temperatures cool down, the fall foliage comes alive, and cyclists from across the country unite in red rock country to experience awe-inspiring landscapes. An annual fundraiser to benefit cancer survivorship programs, your registration includes a donation to Moab Healthcare Foundation. Groups use the event to inspire fundraising for large and small foundations. Ask how your beneficiary can participate., Beth Logan, 435-260-8889, 435-260-2334, [email protected], skinnytireevents.com
October 26, 2024 — Fall Tour de St. George, Ride Southern Utah Road Gran Fondos, St. George, UT, Tour around southern Utah and see some of the most scenic views as you climb to Veyo and go through Gunlock State Park as well as all the beautiful colors throughout this 35, 75, or 100 mile ride. This event is one of our best Gran Fondos in southern Utah., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, [email protected], ridesouthernutah.com