Century Rides in Nevada
The comprehensive 2026 directory of 100-mile centuries, metric centuries (62 miles), and endurance cycling tours across Nevada.
Cycling in Nevada: Terrain & Route Overview
Nevada is the most mountainous state in the contiguous United States by peak count, characterized by dramatic 'basin and range' topography where long, flat desert valleys separate rugged, towering mountain ranges. In the north, century riders flock to the crystal-clear alpine waters of Lake Tahoe, conquering legendary circuits with lung-busting climbs over Spooner Summit and Mount Rose. In the south, the Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire corridors outside Las Vegas provide winter and shoulder-season riding through fiery sandstone formations. Summer riding demands early dawn starts or high-altitude routes, while spring and autumn deliver pristine, dry cycling weather. With long, straight highways and dramatic mountain horizons, Nevada is an exhilarating test of endurance.
Terrain Characteristics: Basin and range mountain corridors, alpine Lake Tahoe climbs, and Mojave Desert expanses.
Riding Season & Weather: March through May & September through November (South); June through September (Lake Tahoe/North).
📍 Nevada Century Rides Map
5 Plotted EventsAmerica's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
📅 Jun 01, 2025A premier cycling event around Lake Tahoe, supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Qualified Distances | 🏔️ Imperial Century (100 mi)⏱️ Metric Century (62 mi)🗺️ RWGPS Map (2) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Jun 01, 2025 |
| RWGPS Telemetry | Interactive Route Map (2) → • Send to Wahoo/Garmin ↗ • GPX ⬇ • TCX ⬇ |
| Starting Venue | Lake Tahoe |
| Location | Lake Tahoe, NV |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.0968, -120.0324 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $0 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Cathedral Gorge Gravel Grinder
MayRemote gravel century passing through Cathedral Gorge State Park and expansive Great Basin valleys.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Qualified Distances | 🏔️ Imperial Century (100 mi)⏱️ Metric Century (62 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Cancelled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | May |
| Starting Venue | Panaca / Pioche Start Hub |
| Location | Panaca / Pioche, NV |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.790556, -114.388611 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | Cathedral Gorge Gravel Grinder Organizing Committee ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $0 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Las Vegas Honor Ride
📅 Nov 07, 2026 at 7:00 AMJoin riders from across the country for an unforgettable day of cycling, camaraderie and community at the Las Vegas Honor Ride, all in support of our nation’s injured veterans and first responders.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | 🏔️ Imperial Century (100 mi)⏱️ Metric Century (62 mi)🗺️ RWGPS Map |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Nov 07, 2026 at 7:00 AM |
| RWGPS Telemetry | Interactive Route Map (1) → • Send to Wahoo/Garmin ↗ • GPX ⬇ • TCX ⬇ |
| End Date | 2026-11-07T00:00:00 |
| Starting Venue | Clark County Government Center |
| Street Address | 500 S Grand Central Parkway |
| Location | Clark County Government Center, NV 89155 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.172082, -115.122366 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | Project Hero ↗ |
| Organizer Contact | [email protected] |
| Entry Fee | $80 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Race The Rails
📅 Sep 12, 2026Choose between tarmac or gravel as your surface to race the train on. Regardless of whether you beat the train or not, there will always be party at the finish line to welcome you back.
⚡ 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 | 📅 Sep 12, 2026 |
| Starting Venue | Nevada Northern Railway |
| Location | Ely, NV |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.309356, -114.878011 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | White Pine County Tourism, Nevada Northern Railway, Great Basin Trails Alliance ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $70 Early Registration $80 Regular Registration $85 on Race Day |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Tour De Schell
📅 Jun 25 – 26, 2027Fresh off of the release of the new Ely Gravel Adventure Field Guide, The Rotary Club of Ely is excited to expand gravel cycling in Nevada by producing the second annual Tour de Schell, a gravel race through Nevada's copper country. Cyclist will get the option to choose from 4 routes that will showcase some of the finest gravel in Nevada. Distances include: Long Distance 118 mi. 5,438 ft of gain, Medium Distance...
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | ⏱️ Metric Century (62 mi)⚡ Half Century (50 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Jun 25 – 26, 2027 |
| End Date | 2027-06-26 |
| Street Address | Veterans Park 801 Clark St |
| Location | Ely, NV 89301 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.247728, -114.889439 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | Rotary Club of Ely ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $120 - $295 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |