Subscribe
Bike Hint
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Accessories
  • Bikes
  • Bikepacking
  • Clothing
  • Parts
  • Trails
  • More
    • About Us
    • Contact
  • Home
  • Accessories
  • Bikes
  • Bikepacking
  • Clothing
  • Parts
  • Trails
  • More
    • About Us
    • Contact
No Result
View All Result
Bike Hint
No Result
View All Result
Home Bikes

Top Bike Races You Should Add to Your Bucket List

Elise Levy by Elise Levy
April 4, 2021
in Bikes
Reading Time: 4 mins read
0
bike race bucket list

Bike races are popular across the globe but if you do not have the time or budget to go overseas and join Tour de France, there is always a back-up! You can find several bike race events in the US alone that you must include in your bike racing bucket-list. Here are some of them!

Mt. Tam Century Ride

California is huge enough to offer you not just amazing bike trails but races as well. One of the most beautiful rides in northern California, this event will provide coast access to the most challenging climbs the region has. During the ride, you will pass through towering redwoods, various twists and turns to the Alpine Dam and the views of California’s astonishing inland lakes. This 100-mile ride has a lot of climbing that will surely test your bike skills and endurance. You can join this ride during August, so be sure to never miss the opportunity of riding this tour especially if you’re a true born-Californian!

Tour of California Race

California races are as undeniably good as its tourist destinations! If you are aiming to experience the same race the pros enjoy, then the Tour of California is your best shot! Amateur riders will race the entire Tour of California just hours before the pro peloton arrives. If you ride too slowly, you’ll be hauled off the course to give way to the pros.

Established by Carmichael Training Systems, this race is a real deal versus the world’s bests. As mentioned, you will be almost shoulder to shoulder with the pros because you will share the same accommodation with them, too. Added to this is the fact that the race is fully equipped with professional bike mechanics, feed zones, and team cars. A true dream-like race experience only a place like California can offer!

Race Across America

The race’s title is indeed huge and the fact that this happens from Oceanside, California to Annapolis, Maryland proves it. 3,000 miles, 12 states and almost 170,000 feet of vertical terrain makes this race even bigger than it already is. It is even 30% longer than the Tour de France.

It might sound hard, but you can make the tour within 12 days if you’ll travel solo. With the length of this tour, checking this off from your bucket-list is truly a big achievement for every cyclist. Definitely, with its name, this ultra-endurance race is indeed a must for every cyclist across the globe.

Barry- Roubaix Race

Your March will never be the same once you’ve experienced Hastings, Michigan’s finest cycling race. Tagged as the world’s largest gravel bike race, it offers a huge amount of prize money of over $32,000 and tough trail conditions.

The riders of this 62-mile race must be able to surpass every type of bike terrain one can ever think of. This includes areas of mud, snow (because hey, it’s still March!), and gravel sections — they really made it hard for the prize money. You may not be in Belgium as its name reflects but, the experience is truly remarkable for every rider who will finish the race.

bike racing events us

Sea Otter Cycling Classic

Right after your March ride is Monterey, California’s April ride that is for every bike lover. Sea Otter Classic is a must for all bike lovers that features a weekend-long event. You can try downhill mountain biking to one of the most popular Gran Fondos in the country in this bike race.

Dirty Kanza Race

Located at the Flint Hills region of Kansas, this exclusive race which is held on May’s first Saturday (after Memorial Day) is gaining popularity nowadays. Over 1,500 cyclists flock to accept the challenge in one of the ultra-endurance gravel races in the world. Its location, of course, suggests that this race involves terrain filled paths, which makes it more thrilling to ride. Exclusive race means you will be riding this remote, rugged region that is one of the two remaining tallgrass prairies on Earth. The Dirty Kanza race offers a 100-mile and 200-mile race for you to choose from. Expect the upgraded challenge and be sure to prepare before conquering this terrain-filled event.

Tour of Battenkill Race

This Greenwich, New York-based bike race is another bucket-list entry you can cross off during the month of May. Experience the hidden natural beauty of New York by joining the race that will take you through amazing family farms, rural villages and pass by the region’s historic bridges.

Bike racing with astonishing views is the ideal one, right? America’s Queen of the Classics is also the biggest pro and amateur bike race in the country. So if you are looking for a backcountry race adventure, the Tour of Battenkill is the one for you.

Safety tip: Make sure to wear the proper bike helmets when racing!

Tour of Utah Ultimate Challenge

Another bike race that’s held during August is Utah’s very own ultimate bike challenge. The “ultimate challenge” is a hint that you must focus on training to get fit before surpassing this ride. Commended as one of the hardest single-day biking events in the US, this race is one of the most ambitious race a cyclist can experience.

Yearly, the location changes across Utah but the complexity is always as crazy as the other. Your legs and lungs are going to be tested and trained here. Need not worry for Utah is known for its amazing bike trails, systems, and natural beauty — all your hardships will be rewarded not just by the skills you’ll learn during the ride but with the astounding views it has to offer.

Start training and hit these top bike racing events America has to offer!

Tags: bike race
Previous Post

How to Teach a Child How to Ride a Balance Bike

Next Post

How to Clean a Mountain Bike

Elise Levy

Elise Levy

Elise is also our in-house writer. Although a lover of all things bike-related, Elise feels most at peace when road cycling. She is a mother of four but still finds the time to get out on the roads for some much needed “me time”. Elise’s love for cycling dates back to when she was a little girl; her family joke that she “learnt to ride a bike before she could walk!”. All these years of cycling have certainly paid off, though, as she knows exactly what to look for in all bikes, accessories, and gear. She stays on top of the latest trends, ensuring that you get nothing but fresh and relevant content.

Related Posts

Bikes

The Best Fat Tire Bikes for 2023

October 20, 2021
assault bike workouts
Bikes

5 Awesome Assault Bike Workouts

May 10, 2021
biking to lose weight
Bikes

How Many Calories You can Burn from Riding a Bike?

May 10, 2021
how to fix bike gears that won't shift
Bikes

How to Fix Bike Gears That Won’t Shift

May 10, 2021
Next Post
cleaning mountain bike

How to Clean a Mountain Bike

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Subscribe to Newsletter

Be the first to get our recap with the latest news, articles and resources.

DMCA.com Protection Status

Pages

  • Mountain Bikes
  • Fat Tire Bikes
  • Road Bikes
  • Urban Bikes
  • Electric Bikes
  • Balance Bikes
  • Kids Bikes
  • Adult Tricycle
  • Cycling Shorts
  • Cycling Socks
  •  
  • Cycling Bags
  • Bike Helmet
  • Bike Saddles
  • Bottle Cages
  • Water Bottles
  • Bike Lock
  • Bike Trainers
  • Hydration Bladders
  • Bike Racks
  • Bar Tape
  • Cycling Shoes
  • Cycling Gloves
  • Bike Lights
  • Bike Computer
  • Bone Conduction Headphones
  • Wheel Lights
  • Bike Pump
  • Bike Tools
  • Bike Cleaning Products
  • Bike Stands
  • Energy Bars
  • Energy Gels
  • Protein Powders
  • Cycling Glasses
  •  

Pages

  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

© 2021 Bike Hint

BikeHint.com makes use of affiliate relationships with merchants for monetization. This means when you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in a commission that is credited to this site. 

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Accessories
  • Bikes
  • Bikepacking
  • Clothing
  • Parts
  • Trails
  • More
    • About Us
    • Contact

© 2020 Bike Hint