Century Rides in California

The 2026 Central Coast Ride, Walk & Roll to Cure ALS is an annual endurance event for the ALS community.

A flat, fun, and fast bike ride through the pastoral scenery of Colusa and Sutter Counties with no hills, perfect for riders of all levels.

The pure-pavement gran fondo edition held alongside the iconic Belgian Waffle Ride California weekend in San Diego County. Features a challenging ~100-mile paved route covering rolling coastal foothills, punchy climbs, and scenic backroads without the off-road/dirt sectors of the standard BWR.

Annual spring century hosted in Bike City USA touring the flat, scenic farm roads and orchards of Yolo and Solano counties.

Premier fundraising tour following the Pacific Coastline and winding inland into Sonoma County wine country.

Enjoy breathtaking oceanfront views as you ride down historic Highway 101. A ride with the best coastal vibes.

Epic 8-day, 525-mile coastal tour down Highway 1 along dramatic cliffs, ocean vistas, and Big Sur.

A 100-mile cycling event with shorter routes available, featuring scenic views of the Peninsula Bay Area, a jaunt across Dumbarton Bridge, and a loop around Facebook/Meta campus.

Historic double century covering 200 miles across northern California valleys, lakes, and mountain passes.

The Dead of Winter (DoW) Double and Double-Double Centuries will be held on Dec 5th and 6th, 2026. The ride gives you a chance to complete that last Double of the year and/or get that Volunteer credit needed for one of the CTC awards.

A 103-mile ride with 14,000 feet of climbing and up to five Hors Catégorie alpine passes in the High Sierra.

Stunning, surreal ride across otherworldly salt flats and desert expanses below sea level.

A 60-mile gravel adventure across BLM land and Lassen National Forest, with volcanic terrain, ancient lava flows, quiet forested draws, and hardy plant life clinging to rock.

It is often described as the ideal first century ride, it offers challenges, distances, and scenery for riders of all levels.

The GranFondo San Diego offers a 100, 60, or 35-mile ride with challenging routes, timed King and Queen of the Mountain competitions, and an Italian Feast at the Finish.

This fundraising ride is the only source of income for the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association. Every penny of profit goes to them! Road Riders, you will be treated to gorgeous views of Redinger and Mammoth Pool lakes, many exposed granite domes, Eagle Beak Peak, the Sierra National Forest, Beasore Meadow and more.

The Grizzly Peak Century is a 100-mile and 100K gravel ride with various routes and rest stops, featuring scenic views and challenging terrain.

Southern California’s end-of-season celebration of everything we love about riding bikes: pavement and dirt, climbing and descending, suffering and smiling, competition and camaraderie, followed by food, beer, bikes and the glorious retelling of things that may or may not have happened exactly the way you remember them.

Experience beautiful coastal cycling and cool ocean breezes on our 100-mile route along Highway 1 flanked by mountains and scenic ocean vistas.

The Mammoth Gran Fondo is a 102-mile ride that takes place in the Eastern Sierra, with proceeds going to support the educational and athletic programming of the Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation.

The Davis Bike Club’s March Bicycle Madness event celebrates the return of longer days and spring weather and challenges you to ride as many miles as you can within the month!

A day out on the roads of Marin.

A long-standing, iconic ride around beautiful Lake Almanor and the surrounding mountains and forests.

The Mount Diablo Challenge is a 100-mile ride presented by Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club.

Phil's Cookie Fondo is a cycling event that showcases the great climbs, ocean air, and perfect weather of Los Angeles, with gourmet cookies on course and a post-ride meal by local celebrity chefs.

The 2026 Primavera was held on April 19, 2026. The 2027 Primavera will be held on April 18, 2027.

The Ride 4A Reason 2027 is on Saturday April 24, 2027. It includes the following events: 113 Mile Ride, 66 Mile Ride, 45 Mile Ride, and Virtual Bike, Run or Walk.

The 15th Annual Ride Santa Barbara 100, benefiting MOVE Santa Barbara County, takes place on October 17, 2026, and offers four unique cycling events through the stunning landscapes of Santa Barbara.

Cycle through scenic areas of San Diego on November 7th to support pancreatic cancer research in the 13th Annual Jim Krause Memorial Charity Cycling Ride the Point.

Flat, scenic routes for every rider with every mile supporting local children and families.

Iconic Wine Country Event in Southern California’s most popular cycling hotspot!

A challenging 100-mile road ride featuring views of Redinger and Mammoth Pool lakes, granite domes, Eagle Beak Peak, and Beasore Meadow.

The Grizzly Gravel & Century Charity Ride is a fundraising event that takes place on the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway, offering scenic views of Redinger and Mammoth Pool lakes, granite domes, and more.

A 64-mile gravel cycling adventure climbing gentle railroad grade fire roads up Central Camp Rd, through forested shade, granite domes, and Scenic Byway descents.

A thrilling cycling experience set amidst the captivating coastal mountains and redwood forests of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Enjoy the beauty of Sonoma County's sprawling wine region, rolling hills and views of nearby mountain ranges. With three route options—14 miles, 44 miles, and 72 miles—there’s something for riders of all experience levels.

The Tour de Fuzz has been described as a one-of-a-kind event and the “FUNNEST RIDE” in Northern California. The ride includes three scenic wine country ride options; links below detail each route.

The Tour offers a wonderful day of riding the scenic back roads of Lincoln and South Placer County.

One of the largest and most festive cycling charity events in America, entertaining up to 8,000 cyclists from 46 different states and 4 countries.

A 103-mile ride with 14,000 feet of climbing and up to five Hors Catégorie alpine passes through the Sierra Nevada.

Ride past vineyards and wineries, through redwoods and apple orchards, under shady broad-leaf forest, among wildflowers, and you’ll climb over hillsides dotted with eucalyptus, bay, and oak trees.