2026 Cycling Events and Century Rides
Here's an updated list of destination opportunities in California and the Pacific Northwest.
Last Updated - Jan. 5, 2026
The following are upcoming event rides throughout the West Coast compiled in cooperation with Cycle California! Magazine. This is not a complete list, and it is regularly updated. Please add suggestions in the comments area of this post.
British Columbia
August 15, 2026
Tour de Victoria - A mass participation event with rides for all ages and abilities through this beautiful city. Skilled riders will love the challenging trip into the rainforest hills.
California
Feb. 28, 2026
Pedaling Paths to Independence - Linden. There are 25 and 65-mile fully supported route options.
March 7, 2026
Blossom Bike Ride - Four distances starting in Reedley.
April, 4, 2026
Party Pardee - Choose from 26-, 45-, 62-miles routes with beautiful vistas, fields of poppies, Pardee, New Hogan and Comanche Lakes near Ione. Pre-ride coffee and snacks. Well-stocked rest stops and on-course support. Post-ride party with music, dancing, hot food and expo.
April 11, 2026
50th Cinderella Classic - The Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club presents this beautiful women-only ride through the beautiful rolling hills of the Tri-Valley. Four routes with full SAG and staffed rest. Delicious catered lunch at the finish. Training rides start in January.
April 12, 2026
Tierra Bella Bicycle Tour - Celebrate spring on Santa Clara County's prettiest roads at one of California's top-rated cycling events: the 47th annual Tierra Bella Bicycle Tour in Gilroy, presented by Almaden Cycle Touring Club. Four routes range from a rolling 30-mile fun ride to a century featuring some of the Bay Area’s best climbs.
April 19, 2026
Primavera Century - 40-, 65-, 85-, and 100-mile rides from Fremont into the rural East Bay. Plus a 25-mile family fun ride. Registration is open.
April 25, 2026
Ride for a Reason - Pedal from Vacaville, Suisun or Oakland or when you choose a fully supported 45-, 68-, or 110-mile ride to Sacramento. Every dollar raised benefits East Bay public schools. Perfect for new and seasoned riders. Training rides start January. Post-ride meal included. Registration is open.
April 25-26, 2026
Wildflower Festival - Eight route options from Chico ranging from 12 miles to 125 miles, so there’s something for everyone.
May (date to be announced)
Wine Country Century - Three great rides from Santa Rosa into Sonoma County wine country.
May 3, 2026
Grizzly Peak Century - Four paved routes and two gravel routes exploring the East Bay.
May 16-17, 2026
Siskiyou Scenic Bicycle Tour & Greenhorn Gravel Grinder - two days of road and gravel cycling from Yreka.
May 17, 2026
Strawberry Fields Forever - ’Cause we’re going to Watsonville. Three routes in Santa Cruz County.
May 23, 2026
Indian Valley Century - Three rides starting in Greenville.
June 6, 2026
Gold Country Challenge - Grass Valley/Nevada City. Ride beautiful, historic back roads of Nevada County’s gold country. There are five routes from 17 to 100 miles. Full SAG, supported rest stops, and more.
September 9-Oct. 3, 2026
Arthritis Foundation’s California Coast Classic Bike Tour - Ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, exploring the spectacular scenery of Monterey, Big Sur, Cambria, Pismo Beach, Buellton, Santa Barbara and Ventura.
Oregon
April 26, 2026
Monster Cookie Metric Century - Full- and half-century rides from Salem. This popular spring event in the Willamette Valley celebrates its 50th year with a special route. There’s also a 6-mile family ride. Be sure to get your very large cookie at the finish line.
May 23-24, 2026
The Art of Survival Century - Two days of riding on both sides of the Oregon-California border. There are options for road and gravel riders.
May 8-10, 2026
Gravel 2026 - This Cycle Oregon event features two days riding through the Tygh Valley in Central Oregon.
June 6, 2026
Pioneer Century - Popular century, metric century, and half-metric century ries starting in Canby.
June 20, 2026
Tour de Fronds - Choose between six rides into the Siskiyou National Forest for one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful rides. Plan early. Registration, which opens March 1, is capped at about 250 riders.
July 12-14, 2026
Joyride 2026 - This ride is for female-identifying and nonbinary cyclists. Paved and gravel routes over two days in the southern Willamette Valley.
August (date to be announced)
Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour - Four routes and five covered bridges in the Willamette Valley’s countryside.
August (date to be announced)
Blackberry bBramble - Here’s a traditional summer ride starting in Eugene.
Aug. 28-Sept. 2, 2026
Rally 2026 - Five days in Southern Oregon with visits to Grants Pass and Jacksonville.
October (date to be announced)
The Vineyard Tour-Umpqua - Roseburg’s annual wie country event has expanded. Pick a day that fits your schedule or stay for a long weekend.
Washington
April 26, 2026
McClinchy Camano Classic Century - Five routes on Camano Island: 103, 65, 50, 35, and 15 miles.
May (dates to be announced)
Walla Walla Tour - Three days in eastern Washington wine country.
May (dates to be announced)
Flying Wheels Summer Century - One-day ride in Redmond with distances of 50, 70, and 100 miles.
June 20, 2026
Tour de Blast - Have you ever watched a volcano during a ride? Here’s your chance to ride while keeping an eye on Mt. St. Helens. This event features 33-, 54, and 66-mile routes within the 1980 volcanic eruption blast zone.
June (dates to be announced)
Winthrop Gravel Tour - Gravel rides in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
July 11-12, 2026
The Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic - Legendary ride covering 207 miles in two days.
July (date to be announced)
RACC: Ride Around Clark County - Information coming soon.
July (date to be announced)
Ride the Harbor - 52 miles from Beerbower Park in McCleary to Westport and the ocean. Minimal elevation gain.
August (date to be announced)
Port Townsend Tour - Three days on the Olympic Peninsula.
August (date to be announced)
Ride from Seattle to Vancouver & Party (RSVP) - Two days and nearly 200 miles to Canada.
September (date to be announced)
Lake Chelan Tour - Three days in northern Washington.
October (date to be announced)
Kitsap Color Classic - One-day ride in Edmonds with distances of 25, 33, or 52 miles.