Cycling Events in California
California has 12 upcoming cycling events scheduled for 2026. That is the 2nd-highest event count for cycling of any state. No single city dominates the calendar. Sunnyvale leads with 1 events, followed by Half Moon Bay (1), Mountain View (1), and Big Bear Lake (1). The remaining 67% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
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2026 PRE-SALE Ride Santa Barbara 100
Santa Barbara, CA
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2026 PRE-SALE Ride Santa Barbara 100
October 17, 2026
Santa Barbara, CA
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L.A. CHINATOWN FIRECRACKER 5K/10K/KIDDIE/PAW'ER DOG RUN/WALK & BIKE RIDE
February 20, 2027
Los Angeles, CA
Frequently asked questions
What types of cycling events are there?▾
Major categories include road races, gran fondos (mass-start long rides), gravel races (mixed surface), mountain bike races, century rides (100 miles), and criteriums. RACE lists events across all categories.
What is gravel racing?▾
Gravel racing takes place on unpaved roads using drop-bar bikes with wide tires. It is the fastest-growing segment of cycling. Marquee events include Unbound Gravel, SBT GRVL, and Belgian Waffle Ride.
What is a gran fondo?▾
A gran fondo is a long-distance mass-participation cycling event, typically 60-100+ miles. Unlike road races, gran fondos welcome riders of all levels. Popular US gran fondos include Gran Fondo Hincapie and GFNY New York.
How long is a century ride?▾
A century ride is 100 miles. A metric century is 100 kilometers (62 miles). Both are popular cycling milestones. Many organized century rides offer multiple distance options and full support with aid stations.