πŸ—“ Spring Cycling Season

May Century Rides 2026

Find your next 100-mile or metric century cycling challenge in May. Verified events, route profiles, and regional weather guides.

46 Events This Month
28 Active States
Spring Season Category

May Cycling Conditions & Training Strategy

May represents peak spring cycling across North America, as warm sunshine spreads across the Midwest, Northeast, and mountain valleys. With National Bike Month in full swing, organized century rides, gran fondos, and multi-distance charity tours reach a crescendo. May centuries take full advantage of long daylight hours and lush spring scenery, winding through blooming apple orchards, along shimmering Great Lakes shorelines, and through fertile river valleys. Fitness is hitting its stride, allowing riders to tackle courses with greater climbing elevation and sporting tempos. Riders should ensure bikes are thoroughly tuned after early-season training and practice balanced fueling strategies. With welcoming community festivals, live music, and outdoor camaraderie, May is universally considered one of the finest months of the year for a 100-mile cycling milestone.

πŸ“ May Century Rides Across North America

46 Events Plotted

Century Rides in May

Showing 46 events scheduled for May

Athens Olde Town Bike Tour

Alabama
πŸ“ Athens, AL

Charming rural route exploring historic downtown Athens, antebellum homes, and Limestone County farmland.

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Dirty Deluxe Dirt Road Century

Alabama
πŸ“ Opelika, AL

The Dirty Deluxe Dirt Road Century is a fundraiser for the Alabama Animal Rescue Resource Foundation, benefitting the Chattahoochee Humane Society, with a festival-like finish featuring local breweries, food trucks, live music, and family-friendly fun.

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Highlands Gran Fondo

Arkansas
πŸ“ Fayetteville, AR

Rugged elevation profiles traversing the Boston Mountain range and steep Ozark switchbacks.

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Bike City Century

California
πŸ“ Davis, CA

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

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Davis Double Century

California
πŸ“ Davis, CA

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

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Grizzly Peak Century

California
πŸ“ Moraga, CA

The Grizzly Peak Century is a cycling event with four paved routes and two gravel routes, including a 100-mile road route and a 100-kilometer gravel route. The event features electronic navigation, rest stops, SAG vehicle support, and a post-ride barbecue.

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Indian Valley Century Ride

California
πŸ“ Greenville, CA

Experience the thrill of long-distance cycling through the picturesque landscapes of Indian Valley, North Arm, Genesee Valley, and Antelope Lake.

AlpineMetric Available100M

Wine Country Century

California
πŸ“ Luther Burbank Center, Santa Rosa, CA

The 100-mile ride is part of a family-friendly event that offers routes for all skill levels, including a 28-miler and a 100km option, passing through vineyards, redwoods, and orchards, with full support and a finish-line feast.

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Wilmington Grand Prix

Delaware
πŸ“ Wilmington, DE

A premier criterium-style bike race with a 3.2-mile time trial, professional and amateur racing, and a scenic Gran Fondo ride through the Brandywine Valley and Delaware's cultural attractions.

Metric Available100M

Bike City Century Ride

Florida
πŸ“ Inverness, FL

The 3rd Annual Bike City Century Ride is a scenic ride on the Withlacoochee State Trail in West Central Florida, with multiple SAG stops and a commemorative finisher award for century riders.

Metric Available100M100K

Upcountry Maui Metric Century

Hawaii
πŸ“ Kula / Makawao, HI

Scenic metric ride exploring the cooler elevation, eucalyptus groves, and farmland slopes of Upcountry Maui.

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Blackhawk Country Roads Invitational

Illinois
πŸ“ Rockton, IL, IL

The ride features a delightful route, starting at the Greater Rockton Centre on Main Street in Rockton, Illinois. Three routes are available: 64-Mile Ride, 45-Mile Ride, and 32-Mile Ride.

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Boone County Classic

Indiana
πŸ“ Lebanon, IN

Join us in the historic city of Lebanon, Indiana for the inaugural Boone County Classic Cycling Event, a 100K (~62miles) and 25-mile ride for recreational riders, racers, and families of all ages.

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Countryside Tour & Century

Indiana
πŸ“ Winona Lake / Warsaw, IN

Rolling, scenic roads through Kosciusko County and northern Indiana lake country.

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Orchard Country Bicycle Tour

Indiana
πŸ“ La Porte County Fairgrounds, La Porte, IN, IN

The Orchard Country Bicycle Tour is a family-friendly century ride with routes designed for all skill levels, featuring scenic areas of the city and county, with assistance and amenities provided.

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Tour de Trails Challenge

Indiana
πŸ“ Columbus, IN

Loops exploring the People Trail network and rural Bartholomew County roads.

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Cottonwood Road & Gravel 200

Kansas
πŸ“ Council Grove, KS

A 3-day bike tour in the Flint Hills of Kansas, with different route choices and options for riders of all ages.

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Horsey Hundred

Kentucky
πŸ“ Georgetown, KY, KY

The Horsey Hundred is a premier cycling event in Kentucky that offers five route choices, ranging from 26 to 103 miles, through the beautiful Bluegrass Region, featuring horse farms, stone fences, rivers, and historic towns.

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North to New Hampshire

Massachusetts
πŸ“ New Hampshire and Massachusetts, MA

First chance of the year to put in big mileage, scenic ride up into some of New Hampshire's quiet roads, bringing you along the riverbanks and back to Massachusetts.

Metric Available100M

Coast to Coast Gravel Grinder

Michigan
πŸ“ Au Gres to Ludington, MI

Challenging 204-mile and 100-mile gravel race/ride linking Lake Huron to Lake Michigan.

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Le Grand du Nord

Minnesota
πŸ“ Grand Marais, MN

Le Grand du Nord is one of the most spectacular gravel courses in the United States. Beginning in downtown Grand Marais, riders will quickly leave the shores of Lake Superior as they head into the Sawtooth Range.

GravelMetric Available100M

Root River Trail Century / Blossom Ride

Minnesota
πŸ“ Lanesboro / Preston, MN

Scenic ride connecting the paved Root River State Trail network with rolling Driftless country backroads.

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Springfield Dogwood Century

Missouri
πŸ“ Springfield / Willard, MO

Spring classic showcasing blooming dogwoods and rolling countryside across southwest Missouri.

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Cathedral Gorge Gravel Grinder

Nevada
πŸ“ Panaca / Pioche, NV

Remote gravel century passing through Cathedral Gorge State Park and expansive Great Basin valleys.

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Bonkers Tour

New Jersey
πŸ“ Swedesboro, NJ

A 30-mile, 45-mile, 60-mile, and 20-mile ride with a fully supported rest stop and bio break opportunities.

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Santa Fe Century

New Mexico
πŸ“ Santa Fe, NM

A weekend-long celebration featuring challenging courses that showcase Santa Fe's extraordinary cycling community, with scenic views of the Ortiz Mountains and the Galisteo basin.

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The North Fork Century

New York
πŸ“ Orient Beach State Park, Orient, NY 11957, NY

Choose from 5 routes: 13, 40, 50, 70, or 100 miles. Ride rain or shine with optional rain insurance. Helmets mandatory.

Metric Available100M

Assault on Mt. Mitchell

North Carolina
πŸ“ Mt. Mitchell, NC

One-day challenge that takes riders from Spartanburg, SC to the top of the highest peak in the East, Mt. Mitchell.

Metric Century100M

Badlands Gravel Battle

North Dakota
πŸ“ Medora, ND

Experience LAND Cart 0 Sign In My Account #SaveTheMDH Donate Volunteer Sponsors Races News About LAND SHOP Back All Races MDH BUCK-FIFTY Badlands Gravel Battle Maah Daah Hey Trailrun Maah Daah Hey 100 MTB Come GRIND across 120 miles, and ROLL over 8,600 ft of elevation gain on the fast and rugged red scoria roads that crosshatch the BADLANDS of western North Dakota.

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51st Annual Huffman Spring Classic

Ohio
πŸ“ Golden Gate Park, 545 Upper Lewisburg Salem Rd, Brookville, OH 45309, OH

Join the Dayton Cycling Club for our annual cycling celebration of spring, with distances of 32, 50, 70, or 100 miles, featuring snack stops, SAG service, and a delicious post-ride lunch.

Metric Available100M

Brake The Cycle Homelessness Awareness

Ohio
πŸ“ Lighthouse Community Church, 10701 County Rd 99, Findlay, OH 45840, OH

A 100K cycling event to raise support for the City Mission's low-barrier shelter, Martha's Home, and recovery and stabilization programs that help individuals and families move from survival to stability.

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Jerry's Jeromesville Journey

Ohio
πŸ“ Oberlin, OH

A traditional club century ride (100 miles) for over 30 years, offering a challenge due to hills and possible wind, with routes passing through Lorain and Ashland counties.

Metric Century100M

Tour of the Scioto River Valley (TOSRV)

Ohio
πŸ“ Chillicothe, OH

One of the longest-running cycling events in the country, offering a weekend of great roads, shared stories, and community, with routes ranging from flat trail riding to challenging loops.

Metric Available100M

Cascade Gravel

Oregon
πŸ“ Sisters, OR, OR

The Cascade Gravel is one of the most scenic and diverse gravel events in the country, providing an amazing ride through the Central Oregon high desert and Cascade Mountain Range.

GravelMetric Available100M

Oregon Gran Fondo

Oregon
πŸ“ Cottage Grove, OR

One big day in Cottage Grove will bring together cyclists of all skill levels and backgrounds to celebrate the biking community. On the third Saturday of May, cyclists will bike distances of 100 miles in the Gran Fondo, or 70 miles in the Medio Fondo.

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The Art of Survival Century

Oregon
πŸ“ Malin, Oregon and Dorris, California, OR

A supported mixed surface ride through quiet rural roads, exploring Southern Oregon’s Klamath Basin and Northern California’s Tulelake Basin and Butte Valley region, with informational rest stops highlighting local geology, cultural history, geography, and environmental issues.

AlpineMetric Available100M

Blackstone River Valley Metric Century

Rhode Island
πŸ“ Woonsocket / Lincoln, RI

Touring the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution along the scenic Blackstone River and canal paths.

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Gaston County / Palmetto Cycling Classic

South Carolina
πŸ“ Rock Hill / York County, SC

Rolling century through the tranquil farm roads, rivers, and historic battlefield country of York and Chester counties.

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3 State 3 Mountain Challenge

Tennessee
πŸ“ Chattanooga, TN

Conquers three iconic mountain ascents across Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia around the Tennessee River Gorge.

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Natchez Trace Century (Tennessee Terminus)

Tennessee
πŸ“ Leiper's Fork to Collinwood, TN

Continuous car-free feel following the northernmost reaches and double-arch bridge of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

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Cap2Cap

Virginia
πŸ“ Virginia Capital Trail, VA

The Cap2Cap is the annual bike ride fundraiser for the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, featuring four distance options along the scenic and historic Virginia Capital Trail.

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Mountains of Misery

Virginia
πŸ“ Newport, VA

Notoriously punishing climbing challenge offering imperial century and double metric routes finishing atop Mountain Lake.

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Storming of Thunder Ridge

Virginia
πŸ“ Lynchburg, VA

A premier mountain challenge offering imperial century

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Tour de Madison

Virginia
πŸ“ Madison, VA

The Tour de Madison is an annual cycling event held in Madison, Virginia, benefiting the Madison County Parks and Recreation Authority. The event features three route options: a Metric Century (65 miles), an Intermediate Route (45 miles), and a relaxed Family Ride, which can be as long or short as desired.

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Spokane Lilac Century Ride & Gravel FlamdangelRide

Washington
πŸ“ Spokane, WA

This ride offers a variety of fun, scenic and challenging tours for every level of rider.

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Chippewa Valley Century Ride

Wisconsin
πŸ“ Chippewa Falls, WI, WI

The Chippewa Valley Century Ride is a non-profit cycling event that showcases the stunning scenery of Chippewa County. Choose your challenge with 35, 50, 75, or 100-mile routes winding through picturesque farmland, along the Chippewa and Flambeau Rivers, past Lakes Wissota and Holcombe, and through the unique kettle moraine topography of the Chippewa County Forest.

Metric Available100M