Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad CyclingGFNY World Series
GFNY Ventura
Ventura, United States
April 11, 2027Date confirmed
132 km79 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+1
USRoad Cycling · California · 7 Events · 23 Races
Road Cycling in California
7 verified events with 23 individual races (2 confirmed dates) in California complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events72 confirmed dates
Competitions23Races & courses
Distances12.7 - 4,828 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+53,108 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad CyclingGFNY World Series
GFNY Walnut Creek
Concord, United States
April 18, 2027Date confirmed
103 km63 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Stefan Czapski · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad CyclingGravel Biking
Tour of Big Bear
Big Bear Lake, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160.93 km112.65 km80.47 km50 km+1
Lakes & PondsNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningRoad Cycling
Levi’s GranFondo
Windsor, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
221.28 km182.34 km138.4 km109.6 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
Belgian Waffle Ride CALIFORNIA
San Diego, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
171.4 km96.56 km52.63 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: Stefan Czapski · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
America’s Most Beautiful Ride
Lake Valley, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
158.52 km114.91 km
Charity RunForest+4
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
Race Across America
Oceanside, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
4828.02 km
Point-to-PointSeaside & Coast+5
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2027 | GFNY Ventura | Ventura, California, US | Road Cycling | 132 km79 km |
| Apr 18, 2027 | GFNY Walnut Creek | Concord, California, US | Road Cycling | 103 km63 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Tour of Big Bear | Big Bear Lake, California, US | Road CyclingGravel Biking | 160.93 km112.65 km80.47 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | Levi’s GranFondo | Windsor, California, US | Road RunningRoad Cycling | 221.28 km182.34 km138.4 km109.6 km |
| Date to be announced | Belgian Waffle Ride CALIFORNIA | San Diego, California, US | Road Cycling | 171.4 km96.56 km52.63 km |
| Date to be announced | America’s Most Beautiful Ride | Lake Valley, California, US | Road Cycling | 158.52 km114.91 km |
| Date to be announced | Race Across America | Oceanside, California, US | Road Cycling | 4828.02 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Road cycling events, gran fondos, sportives, and iconic mountain pass challenges on paved routes. Road cycling sportives and gran fondos range from fast rolling courses to high-mountain challenges featuring multiple alpine climbs and timed segments. In this Road Cycling in California directory, RunningCompass curates 7 events comprising 23 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 12.7 km to 4,828 km and elevation gains up to +53,108 m. Key host locations include Ventura, Concord, Big Bear Lake, Windsor. Notable events in this selection include GFNY Ventura, GFNY Walnut Creek, Tour of Big Bear.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Road Cycling in California?
This overview currently includes 7 verified events featuring 23 individual races. Of these, 2 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 5 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Road Cycling in California?
Races in this selection span distances of 12.7 km to 4,828 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +53,108 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Road Cycling, Gravel Biking, Mountain Biking.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Road Cycling in California?
Top host locations include Ventura, Concord, Big Bear Lake, Windsor, San Diego. Representative events in the catalog include GFNY Ventura, GFNY Walnut Creek, Tour of Big Bear, Levi’s GranFondo. Road cycling events, gran fondos, sportives, and iconic mountain pass challenges on paved routes.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Road Cycling in California?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 23 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.