Road Cycling

America’s Most Beautiful Ride

Road Cycling covering 114.9 km to 158.5 km with up to 1,380 m D+ in Lake Valley (California, United States)

LocationLake Valley, California, United StatesShow on map(38.9299° N, 120.0046° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,380 m

America’s Most Beautiful Ride is an endurance sporting event in Lake Valley, California, US focused on Road Cycling. Key features include Charity Run, Forest, Nature & Off-Road, Lakes & Ponds.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Road Cycling 98.5 mi (158.52 km, +1,380 m D+), and Road Cycling 71.4 mi (114.91 km, +1,187 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (pages.lls.org).

Official website
America’s Most Beautiful Ride in Lake Valley (Work: "The women's Olympic Road Race, the peloton in the rain", Photo: Stefan Czapski, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"The women's Olympic Road Race, the peloton in the rain" · Photo: Stefan Czapski · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Charity RunForestNature & Off-RoadLakes & PondsHigh AltitudeMountain

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Road Cycling 98.5 miRoad Cycling158.52 km+1,380 m1,150 m - 1,730 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 71.4 miRoad Cycling114.91 km+1,187 m1,153 m - 1,652 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
158.52 km
Elevation gain
+1,380 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,380 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 1,730 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
1.7 % / 3.1 %
Course format
Loop course
158.52 km+1,380 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100120140FS38.9299° N, 120.0046° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 1,730 m above sea level (+1,380 m D+, -1,380 m D-)

Peak: 1,730 m·at 54.2 km·Ø 1.7 %
1,150 m1,343 m1,537 m1,730 m0 km31.7 km63.4 km95.1 km126.8 km158.5 km1,730 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does America’s Most Beautiful Ride take place?

America’s Most Beautiful Ride takes place in Lake Valley, California, US (start area at coordinates 38.9299° N, 120.0046° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at America’s Most Beautiful Ride?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Road Cycling 98.5 mi (158.52 km, +1,380 m D+), and Road Cycling 71.4 mi (114.91 km, +1,187 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Cycling.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for America’s Most Beautiful Ride?

The main competition (Road Cycling 98.5 mi over 158.52 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,380 m of elevation gain and -1,380 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 1,730 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for America’s Most Beautiful Ride?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (pages.lls.org).