Century Rides in Louisiana
The comprehensive 2026 directory of 100-mile centuries, metric centuries (62 miles), and endurance cycling tours across Louisiana.
Cycling in Louisiana: Terrain & Route Overview
Louisiana delivers a century cycling experience unlike any other, immersing riders in vibrant Cajun culture, Spanish-moss draped cypress swamps, and historic Mississippi River levee roads. The prime riding window spans late autumn through early spring, when crisp, dry northern fronts bring cool temperatures and low humidity to the Gulf Coast. Century courses in southern Louisiana are fast, flat, and breezy, allowing cyclists to set swift personal bests while crossing bayous and winding past historic plantation homes. In northern Louisiana around Kisatchie National Forest, riders are treated to surprising rolling pine hills and punchy short climbs. Best of all, Louisiana century finish lines are world-famous culinary celebrations featuring fresh jambalaya, gumbo, boudin, and live zydeco music.
Terrain Characteristics: Bayou cypress corridors, Mississippi River levee roads, and rolling pine hills in the north.
Riding Season & Weather: October through April.
📍 Louisiana Century Rides Map
6 Plotted EventsBRBC Annual Fall Century Ride
📅 Sep 14, 2024Review pictures from a previous Fall Century Ride from the Clinton Fire Department. Join us again this year. Register at https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/LA/Clinton/BRBCAnnualFallCenturyRide and donations will go to the Clinton Fire Department.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Qualified Distances | 🏔️ Imperial Century (100 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Sep 14, 2024 |
| Starting Venue | Rotolo's Pizzeria |
| Street Address | 2985 Millerville Rd. |
| Location | Clinton, LA |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.984298, -91.962333 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | Baton Rouge Bike Club ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $0 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Fuller Center Bike Adventure
📅 Feb 26 – Apr 25, 2027Bicycle Adventures of Faith and Service Riding bikes, building homes and changing lives.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | 🏔️ Imperial Century (100 mi)⏱️ Metric Century (62 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Feb 26 – Apr 25, 2027 |
| End Date | 2027-04-25T00:00:00 |
| Starting Venue | Americus |
| Location | Americus, LA |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.984298, -91.962333 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | The Fuller Center for Housing ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $0 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Heart of Hope LifeCycle Bike Benefit Tour
📅 Jun 06, 2026A cycling event featuring supported routes, fully stocked rest stops, sheriff support, Premier Swag, and an after-ride celebration.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | 🏔️ Imperial Century (100 mi)⏱️ Metric Century (62 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Jun 06, 2026 |
| Starting Venue | First Baptist Church - Keithville |
| Street Address | 6295 Williams Road |
| Location | First Baptist Church - Keithville, LA 71047 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.316059, -93.888138 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | Heart of Hope Ministries ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $50 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Le Tour de Bayou - 2027
📅 Sep 18, 2027Join us on Saturday, Sept. 18 for our 16th Annual Le Tour de Bayou! The ride begins and ends at Kent Plantation House, 3601 Bayou Rapides Road, Alexandria, LA 71303. Riders receive T-shirts, swag and a post-ride party. Packet pick up is Friday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kent House. Online registration closes at midnight on Sept. 17. We have several rides to choose from - 101, 69, 40, 25 and 10 mile...
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | 🏔️ Imperial Century (100 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Sep 18, 2027 |
| Street Address | 3601 Bayou Rapides Rd |
| Location | Alexandria, LA 71303 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.303424, -92.483013 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | GAEDA and Kent Plantation House ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $20 - $60 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Ride Towards Tomorrow
📅 Apr 24, 2027The Bryce River Foundation is named in memory of Bryce River Waldrop, who we lost May 31, 2023. The Foundation exists to come alongside mental health professionals and organizations who are providing suicide prevention training and education as well as good mental health practices and advocacy to end the stigma of mental health care. River fostered a love of cycling and bike repair so hosting a bike ride seemed...
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | ⚡ Half Century (50 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Apr 24, 2027 |
| Street Address | Crying Eagle Brewing Company 1165 E McNeese St |
| Location | Lake Charles, LA 70607 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.177334, -93.202802 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | Bryce River Foundation ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $15 - $50 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Rouge Roubaix XXV
📅 Feb 27, 2027Rouge Roubaix XXV in St Francisville, LA featuring organized Imperial Century, Half Century route options.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | 🏔️ Imperial Century (100 mi)⚡ Half Century (50 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Feb 27, 2027 |
| Street Address | 11936 Ferdinand St |
| Location | St Francisville, LA 70775 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.779485, -91.376732 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | 4D Racing ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $115 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |