🇲🇽 Country Guide • Mexico

Century Rides in Mexico

The authoritative 2026 directory of 100-mile centuries, Gran Fondos, and coastal cycling tours across Mexican states.

17 Verified Events
11 States & Territories
October through May Prime Riding Window

Cycling in Mexico: Regional Terrain & Route Overview

Mexico boasts one of the most vibrant and fast-growing endurance cycling scenes in the Western Hemisphere, offering riders sensational coastal scenery, rich cultural immersion, and high-energy Gran Fondo celebrations. Spanning prominent regions from the Pacific waves and Baja peninsula to the high-altitude volcanic plateaus of Central Mexico and the turquoise waters of the Riviera Maya, Mexican century events deliver an exhilarating mix of athletic rigor and festive camaraderie. Because summer months bring tropical downpours and severe heat, Mexico's peak century and Gran Fondo calendar thrives from October through May. Signature events like the iconic Rosarito-to-Ensenada 50-mile classic and full 100-mile century loops in Jalisco, Nayarit, and Nuevo León challenge riders with steep climbs through the Sierra Madre foothills, followed by sweeping oceanic descents. In the high valleys of Puebla, Ciudad de México, and Estado de México, athletes ride at altitudes exceeding 7,000 to 8,500 feet above sea level, demanding disciplined pacing, deep aerobic conditioning, and dedicated hydration strategies with electrolyte replacement. The Mexican cycling community is renowned for unmatched passion and festive post-ride celebrations featuring live mariachi music, authentic regional cuisine, and warm volunteer support. Completing a 100-mile ride or 160K Gran Fondo in Mexico is a world-class athletic adventure that ignites all the senses.

Terrain Characteristics: Baja California coastal highways, high-altitude Trans-Mexican volcanic plateaus, Sierra Madre passes, and flat Caribbean coastal tarmac.

Riding Season & Weather: October through May (Avoiding midsummer tropical heat).

📍 Mexico Century Rides Map

17 Plotted Events

Mexico Century Ride Schedule

Showing 17 organized cycling events

Baja Bike Race Gran Fondo

BC • October
📍 Tecate to Ensenada, BC

Scenic gran fondo traversing mountain passes and the Valle de Guadalupe wine country from Tecate to Ensenada.

RoadRollingClimbsWine Country
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusCancelled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateOctober
LocationTecate to Ensenada, BC

Paseo Ciclista Rosarito Ensenada

BC • 📅 Sep 30, 2023
📍 Playas de Rosarito to Ensenada • Playas de Rosarito to Ensenada, BC

80 km ride from Playas de Rosarito to Ensenada with 4,000 cyclists.

🏷️ $60.00 USDMetric80K
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
Date📅 Sep 30, 2023
Starting VenuePlayas de Rosarito to Ensenada
LocationPlayas de Rosarito to Ensenada, BC
Organizer Contact[email protected]
Entry Fee$60.00 USD
RegistrationDirect Registration Link ↗

L'Étape La Paz

BCS • November
📍 La Paz, BCS

Spectacular gran fondo tracing the desert coastline, turquoise waters, and coastal climbs of the Sea of Cortez.

RoadCoastalDesertHills
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusCancelled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateNovember
LocationLa Paz, BCS

RUTA EL CARDON

BCS • 📅 Feb 06, 2027 (7:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
📍 Over the Edge Baja • Todos Santos, BCS

A 23 mile/38km long recreational group mountain bike ride in and around Todos Santos, Baja Sur Mexico.

🏷️ $40USD, $60USD, $70USD, $500 MXNMountain BikeMetric Available100M
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2027 Forward Calendar
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
Date📅 Feb 06, 2027 (7:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
End Date2027-02-06T17:00:00
Starting VenueOver the Edge Baja
LocationTodos Santos, BCS
OrganizerOver the Edge Baja ↗
Entry Fee$40USD, $60USD, $70USD, $500 MXN
RegistrationDirect Registration Link ↗
🏢 Hosted by: Over the Edge Baja

L'Étape Ciudad de México

CDMX • November
📍 Mexico City, CDMX

Tour de France franchise event giving cyclists closed-course access past the historic monuments and avenues of CDMX.

RoadUrbanHigh AltitudeIconic
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusCancelled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateNovember
LocationMexico City, CDMX

Reto Valle de Bravo MTB (Valle Savage)

EST • 📅 Nov 27, 2026 (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
📍 Valle de Bravo Forest Trails & Lake Basin • Valle de Bravo, EST

High-altitude mountain bike endurance marathon and singletrack challenge through the pine forests and alpine ridgelines of Valle de Bravo. Features technical singletrack, 1,250+ meters of elevation gain, and connectivity across the Lake Avándaro basin.

🏷️ $950 MXN
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2026 Verified Census
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
Date📅 Nov 27, 2026 (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
End Date2026-11-27T16:00:00-06:00
Starting VenueValle de Bravo Forest Trails & Lake Basin
LocationValle de Bravo, EST 51200
OrganizerValle Savage / Reto Valle de Bravo Organizing Committee ↗
Entry Fee$950 MXN
RegistrationDirect Registration Link ↗
🏢 Hosted by: Valle Savage / Reto Valle de Bravo Organizing Committee

GFNY Zapopan

JAL • 📅 May 03, 2025
📍 Parque de las Niñas y los Niños • Zapopan, JAL

A 100-mile or 100-kilometer cycling event in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, with a challenging route and a finisher's medal.

AlpineMetric Available100M
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
Date📅 May 03, 2025
Starting VenueParque de las Niñas y los Niños
LocationZapopan, JAL
OrganizerGFNY ↗
🏢 Hosted by: GFNY

Jalisco Epic

JAL • 📅 Oct 26 – Nov 01, 2026
📍 Jalisco, JAL

The MTB XC ultramarathon that takes you deep into the western Sierra Madre of Jalisco, covering over 500 kilometers and 10,000 meters of altimetry.

Mountain BikeXCUltramarathon500K
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2026 Verified Census
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
Date📅 Oct 26 – Nov 01, 2026
End Date2026-11-01T00:00:00
LocationJalisco, JAL
OrganizerARMT Bike México ↗
🏢 Hosted by: ARMT Bike México

Signature Tequila Weeks: Day of the Dead

JAL • 📅 Oct 30 – Nov 03, 2023
📍 Hacienda El Carmen • Hacienda El Carmen, JAL

A 5-day cycling tour in Jalisco, Mexico, exploring the Day of the Dead tradition and the Agave Landscape of Tequila.

MetricCentury100M
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
Date📅 Oct 30 – Nov 03, 2023
End Date2023-11-03
Starting VenueHacienda El Carmen
LocationHacienda El Carmen, JAL

Vuelta Chapala

JAL • September
📍 Lake Chapala, JAL

A 232.5 km ride around Lake Chapala with rolling segments, heat, and wind. NOT a race, but a selection of riders who are prepared for a long-distance ride with variable terrain and sustained efforts.

Metric100MCHECK ACTIVE
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusCancelled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateSeptember
LocationLake Chapala, JAL

GranFondo Riviera Nayarit

NA • 📅 Apr 17, 2027
📍 Boulevard Nuevo Vallarta • Riviera Nayarit, NA

Ride from Sand to Sun in the stunning coastal party paradise of Mexico

Metric CenturyGran Fondo
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2027 Forward Calendar
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
Date📅 Apr 17, 2027
Starting VenueBoulevard Nuevo Vallarta
LocationRiviera Nayarit, NA
OrganizerRBC GranFondo ↗
🏢 Hosted by: RBC GranFondo

Raúl Alcalá Challenge Monterrey

NL • September
📍 Monterrey, NL

Organized by cycling legend Raúl Alcalá, tackling the dramatic canyon climbs of La Huasteca and Monterrey.

RoadAlpineClimbsCanyons
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusCancelled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateSeptember
LocationMonterrey, NL

L’Étape Puebla by Tour de France 2025

PUE • 📅 Sep 07, 2025 (6:30 AM – 11:00 AM)
📍 Quiosco del Paseo Bravo • Puebla, PUE

The L’Étape Puebla by Tour de France 2025 is a cycling event that allows enthusiasts to experience the maximum French gala. The event is open to both beginners and advanced cyclists who have the necessary physical condition.

🏷️ $2200.00 MXNAlpineMetric Available100M
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
Date📅 Sep 07, 2025 (6:30 AM – 11:00 AM)
End Date2025-09-07T11:00:00
Starting VenueQuiosco del Paseo Bravo
Street AddressCalle 13 Sur 707, Centro Histórico de Puebla
LocationPuebla, PUE 72000
Organizerasdeporte ↗
Entry Fee$2200.00 MXN
RegistrationDirect Registration Link ↗
🏢 Hosted by: asdeporte📍 Calle 13 Sur 707, Centro Histórico de Puebla, 72000

GFNY Cozumel

QR • November
📍 Cozumel, QR

La Ruta GFNY Cozumel ofrece vistas panorámicas y vientos desafiantes. Hay dos distancias para elegir, la Ruta Larga es de 154 kilómetros y consta de dos vueltas alrededor de la isla de Cozumel. La Ruta Media es de 77 kilómetros que da una sola vuelta la isla de Cozumel.

Metric100M
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateNovember
LocationCozumel, QR
OrganizerGFNY ↗
🏢 Hosted by: GFNY

Ciclotour Mazatlan

SL • November
📍 Mazatlán, SL

A two-day cycling experience, not just an event.

Metric100MCHECK ACTIVE
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusCancelled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateNovember
LocationMazatlán, SL

Gran Fondo Surutato

SL • 📅 Nov 06 – 07, 2026
📍 Culiacán • Culiacán, SL

The Gran Fondo Surutato is a challenging cycling event that takes place in the Sierra Madre Occidental, with routes of 70k and 140k that offer breathtaking views and demanding climbs.

🏷️ $600 MXN (FEBRERO), 800 MXN (MARZO), 900 MXN (MAYO), 1000 MXN (JULIO), 1100 MXN (SEPT), 1200 MXN (NOV)MetricCenturyGran FondoMedio Fondo
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2026 Verified Census
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
Date📅 Nov 06 – 07, 2026
End Date2026-11-07
Starting VenueCuliacán
LocationCuliacán, SL
Entry Fee$600 MXN (FEBRERO), 800 MXN (MARZO), 900 MXN (MAYO), 1000 MXN (JULIO), 1100 MXN (SEPT), 1200 MXN (NOV)

UCI Granfondo Veracruz

VER • 📅 Mar 25 – 27, 2022
📍 Veracruz • Veracruz, VER

The granfondo race has the same start in Veracruz, but will finish uphill after 145km in the city of Xalapa. The first 80km remain flat with parts on the highway, but the last section promises to be challenging with a finish at an altitude of 1335m which is mainly done in the last 30km.

AlpineMetric Available100M
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Event TypeCycling Century (SportsEvent)
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
Date📅 Mar 25 – 27, 2022
End Date2022-03-27T00:00:00
Starting VenueVeracruz
LocationVeracruz, VER