March Century Rides 2026
Find your next 100-mile or metric century cycling challenge in March. Verified events, route profiles, and regional weather guides.
March Cycling Conditions & Training Strategy
March heralds the official arrival of spring cycling, as the organized century calendar expands rapidly across the South, Mid-Atlantic, and West Coast. Daylight hours stretch longer, winter training begins to pay dividends, and cyclists emerge eager to test their form over 100 miles. From classic California coastal centuries to rides through blooming Texas bluebonnets and Southern horse country, March delivers dynamic, invigorating riding conditions. Weather in early spring can be variable: riders must prepare with arm warmers, wind vests, and packable rain jackets to handle sudden temperature shifts. March century routes often feature rolling terrain that gradually introduces climbing elevation without overwhelming early-season legs. It is the perfect month to shake off the indoor cobwebs and re-experience the joy of long-distance road cycling.
📍 March Century Rides Across North America
10 Events PlottedHomer Epic
AlaskaThe Homer Epic is a 50 km or 100 km human-powered winter race in the Caribou Hills on some of the most scenic, marked winter trails you will find.
El Tour de Zona
ArizonaMulti-day stage ride featuring daily century options across scenic southern Arizona and historic frontier towns.
March Bicycle Madness
CaliforniaCelebrate the return of longer days and spring weather by riding as many miles as you can within the month, with proceeds going to local bike charities.
Bike MS: The Citrus Tour
FloridaTwo-day premier fundraising ride passing through historic citrus groves and quiet rural roads.
Death March Ride
IndianaRiders compete in this unique self-supported bicycle race through Hoosier National Forest, visiting historical cemeteries and completing checkpoints for time bonuses.
International Women’s Day: 100K Populaire
IndianaJoin us for the first ride of the season, the Teays River 100K in celebration of International Women’s Day: We Ride Together. This is a 100% paved route taking cyclists through farmlands and creek valleys in Warren, Fountain, and Tippecanoe counties along the Wabash River.
Ride Ocean City
MarylandA weekend of bicycle riding events, with Saturday's inaugural OC Criterium Race, followed by a casual bike tour on Sunday.
Real West Gravel
OregonKick off your season in Pendelton, Oregon for the long route at Real West Gravel. The long route is 67.7 miles.
LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour
TexasThe LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour is a 100-mile ride with multiple route options, including a 10-mile family ride and an 85-mile ride, on the LBJ Ranch in Texas. The event features supported rides, rest stops, SAG support, and a post-ride hot lunch.
Texas Hell Week / Hill Country Centuries
TexasSeries of grueling daily centuries navigating steep limestone climbs, river crossings, and wildflower corridors.