If you’ve been waiting for your moment to register for the California Coast Classic Bike Tour, your chance has arrived. Cycle Central Coast is teaming up again with the Tour to let one lucky cyclist score a complimentary spot in the event.
What is the California Coast Classic Bike Tour?
If you’re new to it, the California Coast Classic Bike Tour is an eight-day, fully supported 525-mile ride across—what else—the shimmering coastal region of California. This year’s event runs September 6-13. Central Coast cyclists will lock in to spend that time conquering routes and spinning through the scenery of Monterey, Big Sur, Morro Bay, Solvang, Ventura, Cambria, and more.
All this action is for a good cause too—in service of the Arthritis Foundation, raising awareness and financial support for the nearly 60 million adults and children in the U.S. living with arthritis.
The Event
So let’s say you’re the winner of the complimentary spot for the Tour—what can you expect?
- You can start by arriving on “Day 0” (that’s Friday, September 5,) to pick up your registration packet in San Francisco.
- Then, starting early on Saturday, September 6, the ride kicks off and you’ll be pedaling from the city into the tiny town of Davenport, on your way to Santa Cruz, off to crushing the coastal ride of your life.
- The next eight days will take you on a 525-mile gauntlet through one iconic coastal California city after another. You’ll burn watts pushing yourself across the invigorating oceanside, reveling in the world-renowned cycling routes and ocean breezes of California’s Central Coast.
- On Day 4, you’ll pass through San Simeon and Hearst Castle on your left before arriving in Cambria. This is the heart of the Central Coast, which has loads of worthy challenges and activities for cyclists, and where you can refuel on olallieberries and incredibly unique and local cuisine.
- After the whole epic ride along this sparkling side of the country, on Saturday, September 13, you’ll power across the finish line in Los Angeles to thrilling fanfare and an emotional closing ceremony.
Check out the California Coast Classic’s own website for full information on the trip and what’s provided to the participating riders.
Giveaway
If you haven’t yet registered for the event yourself, Cycle Central Coast’s giveaway here is the perfect opportunity to secure your spot. You’ll need to complete our cycling challenge for the chance to win a spot in the tour, waiving the fundraising requirement and registration fee.
How to Enter
- Start by signing up via the form below.
- Next, make sure you’ve joined the Cycle Central Coast Strava club.
- You will then have from June 2 to June 13 to log 126 miles total on your Strava—that’s equivalent to the distance from Big Sur to Oceano, a portion of the tour that goes through the town of Cambria.
- Successfully complete a total of 126 miles anywhere during that seven-day period to qualify for entry.
- Once you’ve qualified, you will then be entered into a pool to win the complimentary spot in the event! The winner will be announced on June 20!
Prize Details
- A complimentary spot in the 2025 California Coast Classic Bike Tour
- A waived registration fee
- A waived fundraising minimum
- Free camping
Please note that we do not have camping accommodations in San Francisco or Los Angeles, so lodging in those locations will be the responsibility of the winner. The winner will also be responsible for their own travel and bike shipping to and from San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Bike Tour Giveaway
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Now That You’ve Got the Rules, Get Riding!
Cycle Central Coast is thrilled to partner with the California Coast Classic Bike Tour for this exciting event, especially for such a good cause. We can’t wait to see all of our coastal comrades in action leading up to this event.
We’re looking forward to seeing all of your submissions, and then watching you tear it up on the tour itself. Be sure to share your times and training routines for the event, and tag Cycle Central Coast on your Strava and other social media! The California Coast Classic is going to be another epic tour, so be sure you don’t miss out.