How many cycling events are coming up in California?
California has 28 upcoming events listed, from Sun, August 9, 2026 through Sun, August 29, 2027. The next one is Tri Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz.
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Cycling Events in California
You can’t generalize about California, so don’t try. One week gives you fog and headwind on the Pacific, dry switchback climbs inland, and snow-lined passes high in the Sierra Nevada. Almost any kind of riding, almost any month.
Marin gave the world the mountain bike, and the road and gravel roots run just as deep. The honest warning is distance. What looks close on a map can hide a canyon or a whole range, so read the elevation before you commit.
28 upcoming events · 4 road · 3 gravel · 1 gran fondo · 19 organized rides · 1 charity rides
By the numbers
Standouts in the State
The California events that stand out on the numbers alone: the soonest start, the lowest listed entry, and the most route options.
Rides by City in California
Soonest Rides in California
28 total Sun, August 9, 2026 Tri Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA From $95 View Event Sun, August 30, 2026 Torrance Memorial Medical Center, BRA Run, Los Angeles Playa Del Rey, CA From $15 View Event Thu, September 3, 2026 HART PARK AFTER HOURS SERIES Bakersfield, CA From $25 View Event Sat, September 19, 2026 Bikes & Beers Ventura Ventura, CA From $22.7 View Event Thu, October 1, 2026 2026 Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Ride - 29th Annual! Santa Cruz, CA From $600 View Event Sat, October 3, 2026 Grizzly Gravel & Century Charity Ride North Fork, CA From $68 View Event Sat, October 10, 2026 Bikes & Beers San Diego San Diego, CA From $23.04 View Event Sat, October 10, 2026 Tour de Luke Charity Ride Lancaster, CA From $10 View Event Fri, October 16, 2026 Bike to Hope 2026 Petaluma, CA Free entry listed View Event Sat, October 17, 2026 Ride Santa Barbara 100 Santa Barbara, CA Free entry listed View Event Sat, October 24, 2026 Bike The Coast Oceanside, CA Free entry listed View Event Sun, October 25, 2026 Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita Valencia, CA From $10 View Event
How we build these listings: Event counts, dates, and fees are computed from live registration listings (synced nationally from the RunSignup/BikeSignup platform), deduplicated and filtered to cycling disciplines. We list what is verifiably open for registration — not every ride that exists. Last updated July 19, 2026.
Common Questions About Riding in California
What does it cost to enter a ride in California?
Listed entry fees currently run from $0 to $600, depending on the event and route. Check each registration page for current fees and deadlines.
What kinds of rides are on the California calendar?
The current listings break down as 4 road, 3 gravel, 1 gran fondo, 19 organized rides, 1 charity rides (events can carry more than one format on the day).
When is the busiest month for cycling events in California?
October 2026 is currently the busiest month on the California calendar with 8 listed events.
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