June Century Rides 2026
Find your next 100-mile or metric century cycling challenge in June. Verified events, route profiles, and regional weather guides.
June Cycling Conditions & Training Strategy
June brings the longest days of the year, culminating in the Summer Solstice and opening high alpine mountain passes from the Rockies to the Cascades and Sierras. With up to 16 hours of daylight, June is the premier month for monumental endurance achievements, double-centuries, and epic climbing challenges. Major century events take place in virtually every state, from coastal tours in the Pacific Northwest to classic heartland rides across the Midwest and alpine openers in Colorado and Utah. Managing early-summer heat becomes an essential skill: dawn departures, consistent electrolyte replenishment, and sun protection ensure peak performance through the afternoon miles. The atmosphere at June century rides is electric, filled with enthusiastic crowds, well-stocked rest stops, and festive post-ride celebrations under long evening skies.
π June Century Rides Across North America
64 Events PlottedGolden Circle Route Century
AlaskaStunning route climbing the White Pass into the Yukon and returning along dramatic coastal fjords.
Mile High 100
CaliforniaRide around beautiful Lake Almanor and the surrounding mountains and forests with enhanced rider support, including additional rest stops and live music at the finish line.
Ramble Ride
CaliforniaJoin us for our 100-mile metric century ride in the San Francisco Bay Area, a fun day of riding with friends and great scenery.
The Sequoia
CaliforniaA thrilling cycling experience set amidst the captivating coastal mountains and redwood forests of the San Francisco Bay Area, with a variety of course options ranging from a gently rolling 43 mile Fun ride to a hilly Century ride.
Bike MS: Mohegan Sun Ride
ConnecticutMulti-distance charity tour looping through the quiet farm country and river valleys of eastern Connecticut.
Doublecross Metric
DelawareA 62-mile metric century ride on flat terrain that crosses and βdoublecrossesβ the state of Delaware, with a figure eight pattern, rest stops, and support & gear.
Pike Creek Valley Metric Century
DelawareChallenging metric tackling the punchy climbs, ridges, and valleys of northern New Castle County.
Cycle to the Sun
HawaiiHawaii's premier cycling event
CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo
IdahoJoin the CHAFE 150 Gran Fondo, a premier charity cycling event in Sandpoint, Idaho, featuring a 150-mile loop through the scenic Cabinet Mountains and lake valleys, with various road and gravel routes for all skill levels, supporting education and literacy in the Lake Pend Oreille School District.
Grand Illinois Bike Tour
IllinoisA 6-day, 400-mile ride through the Metro East area in SW Illinois, including scenic views of the Mississippi River, with overnight stays in pre-reserved hotels and catered group dinners.
Ride Across Illinois (RAIL)
IllinoisCycle across the entire state of Illinois in one day on a fully supported ride, challenging experienced cyclists with a physically demanding event.
Ride Across Illinois (RAIL) South
IllinoisCycle across the entire state of Illinois in one day! Challenge your endurance while riding from one border of Illinois to the other.
Solstice Century
IllinoisA 100-mile bike ride to raise $100,000 for local charitable organizations in mental health, food, housing, and youth services.
Swedish Days Ride
IllinoisThe Swedish Days Ride travels the quiet, scenic and relatively flat paved roads of rural Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties, meandering through cornfields and through shaded thoroughfares.
B&O Bicycle Tour
IndianaThe 34th Annual B&O Bicycle Tour will showcase portions of the B&O Trail as well as scenic countryside. You may choose from 11-, 15-, 25-, 45- and 62-mile loops.
Cardinal Greenway Century
IndianaPaved, vehicle-free rail-trail route along the Cardinal Greenway.
Flat 50 (Adams County, IN)
IndianaFlat 50 (Adams County, IN) is a cycling event held in Adams County, IN with distances of 10, 17, 34, 50, 62, & 100 miles.
Pedal Putnam
IndianaA celebration of cycling and the growing cycling-scene in Putnam County, including beautiful country roads, challenging hills, stunning lake views, and murals galore!
Pumpkinvine Bike Ride
IndianaPaved route through northern Indiana farmland and heritage rail trails.
Spring Cycle Weekend
IndianaCycle your way into Spring with this 100K Metric Century ride, as well as 47-mile, 33-mile, 18-mile, and 6-mile tour options, with a variety of activities and amenities for all participants.
Stiff Ride
IowaA 38-mile bike ride with an optional 6-mile extension, known for its party atmosphere and beer stops along the route.
Biking Across Kansas (BAK)
KansasIconic eight-day cross-state tour across Kansas featuring optional century and metric stages.
Unbound Gravel
KansasThe 4-day adventure in the Flint Hills, celebrating 20 years as the World's Premier Gravel Event.
Bike MS: Bluegrass Bourbon Ride
KentuckyJoin us on a one-day loop ride in the heart of bourbon country, taking in the beautiful rolling hills and countryside of Kentucky.
Fuller Center Bike Adventure
LouisianaJoin us for a 100-mile ride through the rolling hills of Louisiana!
Trek Across Maine
MaineStatewide signature multi-day tour supporting the American Lung Association with single-day century and metric options.
Garrett County Gran Fondo (Diabolical Double)
MarylandOne of the hardest centuries on the East Coast with severe mountain climbs around Deep Creek Lake.
Cape Cod Century (Cape Cod Getaway)
MassachusettsClassic coastal route following scenic shore roads, salt marshes, and oceanfront vistas out to Cape Cod.
Dirty Donut Race
MichiganThe Dirty Donut is a family fun event that takes place on dirt roads with 6 different distances, including a 100-mile ride. Competitors can win in various ways, including speed, donut eating, and more.
Kalamazoo Scenic Bicycle Tour (KalTour)
MichiganThe Kalamazoo Scenic Bicycle Tour (KalTour) features the scenic and varied roads and landscapes of Kalamazoo County, with routes of 62, 50, 31, and 10 miles.
Le Tour de Shore
MichiganLe Tour de Shore is a 2-day, 100 mile bicycle touring event from Chicago to New Buffalo, Michigan. Proceeds to benefit Arts and Fitness for Kids at Maywood Fine Arts.
Tour de Cure: Michigan
MichiganJoin the American Diabetes Association along with your friends, family, and colleagues as we ride in support of people living with diabetes.
Going-to-the-Sun Road Century / Ride
MontanaSpectacular high-alpine climbing challenge ascending to Logan Pass in Glacier National Park.
Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN)
NebraskaPedal through Nebraskaβs breathtaking rolling plains and discover a side of the state youβve never seen before, while supporting scholarships for high school students.
Tour de Nebraska
NebraskaA fully sagged, 5-day bicycle tour, pedaling through beautiful, scenic rural Nebraska every year in June.
America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
NevadaA premier cycling event around Lake Tahoe, supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and raising funds for blood cancer treatments and care.
G. Larry James Legacy Bike Ride
New JerseyScenic, flat, nicely paved roads, out and back, through New Jersey's beautiful Pine Barrens. Choose from 12, 30, or 62 mile course options.
Highlands Gran Fondo
New JerseyPart of the National Series, tackling rugged climbs, reservoir passes, and lush state forest ridges.
Ride for Roswell
New YorkMajor cancer fundraising ride offering flat-to-rolling metric and century routes along Lake Erie and the Niagara River.
Blood, Sweat & Gears
North CarolinaDemanding mountain century tackling steep climbs around Snake Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Amish Country Century
OhioChallenging rollers and climbs through Holmes County farmland and valleys.
Bike MS: Bike to the Bay (Ohio)
OhioBike MS: Bike to the Bay (Ohio) is a fundraising cycling event that takes riders through the scenic bridges of XYZ, starting at XYZ location and stopping along the way at XYZ. The event aims to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to support people living with multiple sclerosis in the US.
Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA)
OhioThe Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA) is a 7-8 day cycling tour on paved, low-traffic roads that gives you the chance to discover the scenic and historic attractions along the OH Route 250 corridor.
Hot Tamale Bicycle Tour
OhioA relatively flat ride in north central Ohio with various routes available, including a metric century route, and a family-friendly atmosphere with homemade cookies and special gifts for kids.
Columbia Century Challenge
OregonEmbark on a fully supported cycling adventure through the breathtaking back roads of picturesque Columbia County in NW Oregon.
Joyride
OregonA women-centric weekend of bikes, natural splendor and belonging. Every Body. Every Bike. Every Joyride.
Pioneer Century
OregonThe Pioneer Century has a 50-year heritage with the Portland Bicycling Club (formerly Portland Wheelmen Touring Club). The Pioneer is named to reflect the history of the Champoeg, Canby, and Molalla areas. Rich farmland and timber brought the pioneers to this area, and this same beauty draws cyclists today.
Skull 120/60/30 Gravel Grind
OregonThis is a not-for-profit event supporting the Public Lands of Harney County. The Skull 120/60/30 Gravel Grind route highlights the county's rugged character which sets rural #EasternOregon apart from the rest of the nation.
Tour de Fronds
OregonThe Tour de Fronds is one of the most beautiful cycling events in Oregon. The Tour is your choice of scenic rides on low-traffic roads in Southern Oregonβs beautiful Coast Range, with views of old-growth forests, wildflowers, waterfalls, rivers, streams, and mountain vistas.
Bike MS: Ride the Rhode
Rhode IslandScenic two-day charity tour with single-day century routes exploring coastal beaches, salt ponds, and rolling farmland.
Gold Rush Gravel Grinder
South DakotaChallenging gravel century navigating deep canyons, historic logging roads, and high plateaus of the Black Hills.
Ride Across South Dakota
South DakotaAn annual bicycle ride to enjoy the beautiful scenery and hospitality of South Dakota, featuring a variety of landscapes and small town charm.
Cherohala Challenge
TennesseeThe Cherohala Challenge offers three distinctive rides for riders of all skill levels, including a century ride with 115 miles and 10,350ft of climbing, and a metric century with 62 miles and 3,700ft of climbing, with support from experienced SAG vehicles, moto support, mechanics, and rest stop crews.
Harpeth River Ride
TennesseeRolling century along Williamson County hollows, horse farms, and scenic river valleys.
The Milligan
TennesseeThe Milligan is an annual event that takes riders on the most beautiful bicycle ride in Middle TN, promoting cycling in Middle Tennessee and encouraging cycling at all levels.
Cedar City Crusher / Belgian Waffle Ride Utah
UtahThe Cedar City Crusher / Belgian Waffle Ride Utah is a 100M event held in June in Cedar City, Utah.
The Irreverent Road Ride (IRR)
VermontMixed-surface century over Vermont's famous dirt gap roads, notch climbs, and scenic backwoods.
Vermont Gran Fondo (VTGF)
VermontNotorious alpine climbing challenge conquering the legendary gap roads: Lincoln Gap, Appalachian Gap, Roxbury, and Middlebury.
Back of the Dragon
VirginiaAn iconic ride tackling Route 16 over multiple mountain passes with hundreds of curves and high-elevation elevation gains.
Flying Wheels Summer Century
WashingtonPuget Sound's largest standalone century touring lush river valleys, rural blacktop, and Cascade foothill rollers.
Kanawha River Valley Century
West VirginiaScenic ride following the Kanawha River corridor, historic capitol grounds, and wooded foothill hollows.
BayCare Clinic Century
WisconsinRide from Green Bay to Lake Michigan and back, going Bayshore to Lakeshore. Century riders will bike from the waters of Green Bay to Lake Michigan and back, going Bayshore to Lakeshore.
Horribly Hilly Hundreds
WisconsinOne of the Midwest's toughest challenges for serious cyclists with up to 10,000 feet of elevation gain, serving as an important fundraiser for Friends of Blue Mound State Park.
Peninsula Century Spring Classic
WisconsinPedal up, down, and across the Door County Peninsula for 36 years, the Spring Classic has been showcasing the natural beauty of Door County in the best way possible, from the saddle of a bicycle.