Events

There are many fun, interesting ways to experience California’s rich bicycling scene. Here’s a selection of upcoming rides, tours and other bike-related events taking place throughout California.

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FEATURED EVENTS

These upcoming events benefit or are hosted by our affiliates, supporters and allies.

Transportation Choices Summit and Advocacy Day
May 1-2, 2012
Sacramento
Coordinated by TransForm

Californians need real transportation choices: safe, abundant and affordable options for walking, biking and transit. Our economy, environment and quality of life depend on it! Diverse organizations and advocates across this state are speaking out locally for transportation choices. We need to channel some of this energy into Sacramento to win state investments and policies that are critical to achieving our common vision. Learn more…

Gold Country Century
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Auburn
Sponsored by the Sierra Foothills Cycling Club

The second annual Gold Country Century starts in the Gold Rush town of Auburn, and traverses the scenic and rolling foothills of Placer County. Join the Sierra Foothills Cycling Club for a fun-filled day of riding and events for the entire family, including a metric century and half-century, a 3-mile fun run, and a kids’ bike/trike ride. Learn more…

Echelon Sonoma-Napa Cycling Gran Fondo
Sunday, May 12, 2012
Sonoma
Benefits BikeSonoma, the Vine Trail Coalition, Trips for Kids and many others

Your choice of three European-style rides, ranging from 11 to 75 miles. You can also ride on behalf of the charity of your choice. Learn more…

Ride of Silence
Weds., May 16, 2012
Worldwide and throughout California

This annual worldwide event honors bicyclists who have been injured or killed on the road, with the goal of raising awareness about the presence of bicyclists on the road and the need to share the road safely. Learn more…

Tour de Marin 2012
Saturday, May 20, 2012
San Rafael
Sponsored by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition

Join the Marin County Bicycle Coalition and Whole Foods Market for Tour de Marin, a 45-mile ride through scenic Marin. There will be great food all along the ride, including fine gourmet cuisine from Marin’s artisan food community. Learn more…

12th Annual Los Angeles River Ride
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Los Angeles
Sponsored by the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition

7 great rides: Century, 70 mile, Half-Century, 36 mile, Family & Kids. Join over 2,000 other riders, and enjoy a great day of cycling fun, an Eco Expo, raffle, live music and an International Food Faire. Learn more…

Cycle the Sierra
June 23-27, 2012
Grass Valley
Benefits 1% for the Planet, Keep Tahoe Blue, SYRCL and the American River Conservancy

This fully supported, five-day journey takes riders on a 300-mile loop through breathtaking country, beneath granite peaks, through evergreen forests and to alpine hot springs. We’ll ride through iconic locations like Lake Tahoe and the area where gold was discovered starting the California Gold Rush, over the 4th highest bridge in the US, and through numerous unique and historical communities along the way. Learn more…

Bike the Bay
Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012

This 25-mile ride around San Diego Bay supports local bicycling and raises funds for the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition’s work to make bicycling better for all in San Diego. Riders of all levels of riding ability will enjoy their only opportunity of the year to ride over the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. Learn more…

Marin Century
Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012
San Rafael
Sponsored by Marin Cyclists Club

The 50th annual Marin Century features six rides ranging from a metric half-century to a full double century, as well as a kid’s ride and a post-ride expo with music, food and more. Learn more…

Palo Alto Echelon Challenge and Gran Fondo
Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012
Palo Alto
Benefits local charities

Featuring the Challenge on a 0.6-mile circuit through downtown Palo Alto and the Gran Fondo, with rides ranging from 30 to 95 miles. Teams and individuals race funds for their favorite local charities. Learn more…

Colonel Allensworth Century and Funride
Sunday, Oct. 13, 2012
Allensworth
Sponsored by Crankin’ Time Cycling

This ride begins at Col. Allensworth State Historic Park, the original site of Allensworth, a noble experiment in opportunity led by an Army chaplain in the infamous Buffalo Soldiers. Continuing across Southern Central Valley farmlands and through the Southern Sierra foothills, the ride ends with a Buffalo Soldier-style BBQ. Learn more…

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