πŸ—“ Winter Cycling Season

December Century Rides 2026

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

9 Events This Month
6 Active States
Winter Season Category

December Cycling Conditions & Training Strategy

December is the ultimate month of reflection, celebration, and year-end mileage challenges for dedicated cyclists. Whether you are looking to surpass an annual mileage target or simply enjoy winter sunshine while escaping the cold, December century rides in Florida, the desert Southwest, and Southern California provide the perfect warm-weather retreat. The festive atmosphere of holiday century rides features seasonal aid station treats, costumed riders, and immense camaraderie. With mild winter sunshine and low humidity, the riding conditions in the southern latitudes are sublime. Crossing the finish line of a 100-mile ride in December delivers the supreme satisfaction of having cycled strong through all four seasons, capping off a memorable year in the saddle.

πŸ“ December Century Rides Across North America

9 Events Plotted
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Century Rides in December

Showing 9 events scheduled for December

Frenzy Hills Rides

AZ β€’ πŸ“… Dec 06, 2026
πŸ”οΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)⚑ Half Century (50 mi)
πŸ“ Fort McDowell, AZ

Test your endurance on a 25 mile loop rolling through McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Whether you tackle the full 100 mile solo, one of our relay events, or just get the gears rolling, we want to get you out on the trails to ride with us! Into a faster ride? Try the Gravel Grinder race! Both the XC and Gravel loops have 100, 50 and 25 mile options. Come race solo or bring a 2 or 3 person team and tackle the 9...

🏷️ $25 - $150🚡 Gravel100MHalf CenturyGravel
⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2026 Verified Census
Qualified Distances
πŸ”οΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)⚑ Half Century (50 mi)
Event TypeCycling Century
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateπŸ“… Dec 06, 2026
Street Address16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr
LocationFort McDowell, AZ 85264
GPS Coordinates33.692961, -111.728838 (Google Maps β†—)
OrganizerAravaipa Rides β†—
Entry Fee$25 - $150
RegistrationDirect Registration Link β†—
🏒 Hosted by: Aravaipa RidesπŸ“ 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr, 85264

Vuelta de San Manuel

AZ β€’ πŸ“… Dec 05, 2026 at 8:30 AM
πŸ”οΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)⏱️ Metric Century (62 mi)⚑ Half Century (50 mi)πŸ—ΊοΈ RWGPS Map
πŸ“ San Manuel β€’ San Manuel, AZ

Join GABA for this inaugural Vuelta de San Manuel. This ride will take riders on a beautifully scenic ride in the San Pedro River Valley with the Santa Catalina Mts. and the Galiuro Mts. framing both side of the river.

100MMetric CenturyHalf Century
⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2026 Verified Census
Qualified Distances
πŸ”οΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)⏱️ Metric Century (62 mi)⚑ Half Century (50 mi)πŸ—ΊοΈ RWGPS Map
Event TypeCycling Century
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateπŸ“… Dec 05, 2026 at 8:30 AM
RWGPS TelemetryInteractive Route Map (1) → β€’ Send to Wahoo/Garmin β†— β€’ GPX ⬇ β€’ TCX ⬇
Starting VenueSan Manuel
LocationSan Manuel, AZ
OrganizerGABA β†—
RegistrationDirect Registration Link β†—
🏒 Hosted by: GABA

Dead of Winter Double and Double-Double Centuries

CA β€’ πŸ“… Dec 05 – 06, 2026
πŸ”οΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)⏱️ Metric Century (62 mi)⚑ Half Century (50 mi)πŸ”₯ Double Century (200K+)
πŸ“ Port Hueneme Holiday Inn Express β€’ Port Hueneme, CA

The Dead of Winter (DoW) Double and Double-Double Centuries will be held on Dec 5th and 6th, 2026. The ride gives you a chance to complete that last Double of the year and/or get that Volunteer credit needed for one of the CTC awards.

🏷️ $75DoubleDouble-Double100MMetric Century
⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2026 Verified Census
Qualified Distances
πŸ”οΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)⏱️ Metric Century (62 mi)⚑ Half Century (50 mi)πŸ”₯ Double Century (200K+)
Event TypeCycling Century
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateπŸ“… Dec 05 – 06, 2026
End Date2026-12-06
Starting VenuePort Hueneme Holiday Inn Express
Street Address350 East Port Hueneme Road
LocationPort Hueneme, CA
OrganizerLos Angeles Wheelmen β†—
Entry Fee$75
RegistrationDirect Registration Link β†—
🏒 Hosted by: Los Angeles WheelmenπŸ“ 350 East Port Hueneme Road

SCNCA & NCNCA Gravel Championships

CA β€’ πŸ“… Dec 12, 2026
⏱️ Metric Century (62 mi)⚑ Half Century (50 mi)
πŸ“ Adelanto, CA

Welcome to SCNCA Gravel District Championships. Top 3 riders in each categories will receive medals an over all winner will be able to wear District Championship jersey during all gravel events. This event is also open to all none licensed riders who just want to participate.

🏷️ $80 - $130🚡 GravelMetric AvailableHalf CenturyGravel
⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2026 Verified Census
Qualified Distances
⏱️ Metric Century (62 mi)⚑ Half Century (50 mi)
Event TypeCycling Century
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateπŸ“… Dec 12, 2026
Street Address1200 Stadium Way
LocationAdelanto, CA 92301
GPS Coordinates34.555821, -117.402758 (Google Maps β†—)
OrganizerMajestic Cycling β†—
Entry Fee$80 - $130
RegistrationDirect Registration Link β†—
🏒 Hosted by: Majestic CyclingπŸ“ 1200 Stadium Way, 92301

ALEX'S BICYCLE PRO SHOP - ONE LAST RIDE 2026

FL β€’ πŸ“… Dec 05, 2026
πŸ”οΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)⚑ Half Century (50 mi)
πŸ“ Weston, FL

ALEX’S BICYCLE PRO SHOP – ONE LAST RIDE 2026 Join us on Saturday, December 5, 2026 , for One Last Ride 2026 ! RIDE OPTIONS & START TIMES CENTURY β€” 100 MILES Start Time: 6:00 AM HALF CENTURY β€” 50 MILES Start Time: 6:45 AM Please arrive early and allow plenty of time to park and prepare for your ride. Parking is limited , and carpooling is strongly encouraged. PACKET PICKUP Thursday, December 3 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM...

🏷️ $100100MHalf CenturyRoad
⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2026 Verified Census
Qualified Distances
πŸ”οΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)⚑ Half Century (50 mi)
Event TypeCycling Century
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateπŸ“… Dec 05, 2026
Street Address16098 W State Rd 84
LocationWeston, FL 33326
GPS Coordinates26.124462, -80.362132 (Google Maps β†—)
OrganizerALEX'S BICYCLE PRO SHOP β†—
Entry Fee$100
RegistrationDirect Registration Link β†—
🏒 Hosted by: ALEX'S BICYCLE PRO SHOPπŸ“ 16098 W State Rd 84, 33326

2026 Lost River Cycling Club Membership

ID β€’ πŸ“… Dec 04, 2025 – Nov 01, 2026
πŸ”οΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)
πŸ“ Boise, ID

Greetings! As 2025 comes to a close it’s time to gather and celebrate the year and start thinking about next. It’s time for our annual membership drive held at Reed’s Cycles (Boise location) on Bogus Basin Rd. When : Thursday, December 4, 2025 Where : Reed’s Cycles, 2340 N Bogus Basin Rd, Boise What time : 7-9 pm Who is invited : all club member, non-members who are interested in finding out more about the club...

🏷️ $25 - $40100MRoad
⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Qualified Distances
πŸ”οΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)
Event TypeCycling Century
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateπŸ“… Dec 04, 2025 – Nov 01, 2026
End Date2026-11-01
Street Address2340 N Bogus Basin Rd
LocationBoise, ID 83702
GPS Coordinates43.641069, -116.207969 (Google Maps β†—)
OrganizerLost River Cycling β†—
Entry Fee$25 - $40
RegistrationDirect Registration Link β†—
🏒 Hosted by: Lost River CyclingπŸ“ 2340 N Bogus Basin Rd, 83702

Kelly Benefits Cycling / Lateral Stress Velo (LSV) 2026 Membership

MD β€’ πŸ“… Dec 15, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026
πŸ”οΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)
πŸ“ Baltimore, MD

Thank you for your interest in Kelly Benefits Cycling/Lateral Stress Velo! We are proud to field the Kelly Benefits/LSV Cycling Team. We have two types of memberships. The club application is for members who do not wish to race competitively but want to participate in club rides, events or want to ride as a club in Centuries/Gran Fondos. The team application is for cyclists who are serious about racing. Benefits...

🏷️ $100 - $125100MRoad
⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset PopulationForward Calendar (Schedule Pending)
Qualified Distances
πŸ”οΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)
Event TypeCycling Century
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateπŸ“… Dec 15, 2025 – Oct 31, 2026
End Date2026-10-31
LocationBaltimore, MD 21209
GPS Coordinates39.370859, -76.670147 (Google Maps β†—)
OrganizerKelly Benefits β†—
Entry Fee$100 - $125
RegistrationDirect Registration Link β†—
🏒 Hosted by: Kelly Benefits

R3 Express - Gravel Challenge

TX β€’ πŸ“… Dec 06, 2026
⚑ Half Century (50 mi)
πŸ“ Huntsville, TX

Get your gravel on this fall!!! The R3 Express is returning to General Sam's Off Road Park. There are two route options: the SHORT MACKEY 28 miles and the FULL MACKEY 55 miles. Both routes have less than 3 miles of pavement and wind through beautiful country farm roads. Awards will be given out for top three finishers in age groups. If you are new to gravel cycling, we look forward to welcoming you into the...

🏷️ $35 - $40🚡 GravelHalf CenturyGravel
⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2026 Verified Census
Qualified Distances
⚑ Half Century (50 mi)
Event TypeCycling Century
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateπŸ“… Dec 06, 2026
Street Address224 Bishop Rd
LocationHuntsville, TX 77320
GPS Coordinates30.807749, -95.7306 (Google Maps β†—)
OrganizerThe R3 Crew/Pedal More TX β†—
Entry Fee$35 - $40
RegistrationDirect Registration Link β†—
🏒 Hosted by: The R3 Crew/Pedal More TXπŸ“ 224 Bishop Rd, 77320

West Texas Showdown 2026

TX β€’ πŸ“… Dec 04 – 06, 2026
⚑ Half Century (50 mi)πŸ”₯ Double Century (200K+)
πŸ“ Terlingua, TX

Please visit the West Texas Showdown website for more information about this event and routes. West Texas Showdown Terlingua, TX | Dec. 4th - 6th, 2026 The West Texas Showdown isn’t just a race β€” it’s a battle against the desert itself. Big Bend delivers jagged singletrack, endless horizons, and conditions as raw as they come. Wild, unpredictable, and unforgiving β€” this is where legends are made. The third stage...

🏷️ $225Half CenturyUltra / DoubleRoad
⚑ Event Details & Specifications ›
Dataset Population2026 Verified Census
Qualified Distances
⚑ Half Century (50 mi)πŸ”₯ Double Century (200K+)
Event TypeCycling Century
Event StatusScheduled
Attendance ModeIn-Person (Offline)
DateπŸ“… Dec 04 – 06, 2026
End Date2026-12-06
Street Address441 Ken Barnes Rd
LocationTerlingua, TX 79852
GPS Coordinates29.321062, -103.610898 (Google Maps β†—)
OrganizerOld Man Mountain β†—
Entry Fee$225
RegistrationDirect Registration Link β†—
🏒 Hosted by: Old Man MountainπŸ“ 441 Ken Barnes Rd, 79852