Utah Road Bike Tours and Century Rides

2024 Utah Road Bike Touring and Gran Fondos Event Calendar

March 9-12, 2024Moab 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, 2024Spring Tour of 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, 2024Salt 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 4-5, 2024Moab Fondo Fest, Moab, UT, Gear up for double the adventure at the Moab Fondo Fest! Enjoy a 60-mile Gran Fondo on Saturday or a thrilling 60-mile Gravel Fondo on Sunday. Choose one or conquer both, TransRockies , 866-373-3376, [email protected], granfondomoab.com

May 11, 2024FrontRunner 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

May 11, 2024Golden Spoke, Utah Bike Month, Wasatch Front, UT, Celebrate 100+ miles of the Golden Spoke Trail Network connecting from Ogden to Provo. This free, family-friendly event offers several ride�options�so people of all bicycling ability levels may participate, with the Tracy Aviary’s Jordan River Nature Center the final destination of each ride. Ogden and Provo will both have start locations for 50-mile rides, while Millcreek will offer a 10-mile ride, and West Valley City offering two loops of 3 and 6 miles, both beginning and ending at the Jordan River Nature Center. This family friendly event is free and everyone is invited., Jared Bowling, [email protected], goldenspokeutah.org

June 1, 2024Little 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, 2024Ride 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, 2024Huntsman 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, 2024Cache 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, 2024Antelope 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

July 20, 2024Iron 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 27, 2024Mirror Lake Highway Gran Fondo, UCA Series, Kamas, UT, 150 miles across some amazing country roads and up Mirror Lake Hwy thru beautiful pine and aspen forest, across the highest paved pass in Utah at 10,700 feet, and back on country roads in wide open country. It is a road race, a gran fondo (for those who only want to ride) and can be done as 2 or 3 person relay. Fully supported. Start and finish in Kamas., Troy Huebner, 801-427-0852, [email protected], cyclingpointseries.com

August 10, 2024To 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 17, 2024CF 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 17, 20245 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, 2024Cache 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, 2024Summit 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, 2024Sevier 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, 2024Tour 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, 2024Goldilocks 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 14-15, 2024SLC 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 21-22, 2024Moab 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, 2024Fall 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

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