2026 Southern California Bike Racing Road Racing Season Kicks Off in January
The 2026 Southern California road racing season is here! Kicking off on January 18 with the CBR Dominguez Hills Criterium, this season promises excitement for competitive cyclists across SoCal. Whether you’re a local rider or visiting from out of state, the 2026 Southern California bike racing calendar is packed with multi-day stage races, criteriums, and challenging one-day road race events.
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2026 SoCal Stage Races and Multi-Day Cycling Events
Southern California hosts some of the top multi-day bike races and stage race events in the U.S. cycling scene. Key 2026 stage races include:
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Redlands Bicycle Classic Stage Race – Iconic 5-day event featuring road races, time trials, and circuit stages.
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Victor Valley Omnium – 3-day omnium including a time trial, road race, and Grand Prix.
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Tour de Murrieta – 2-day omnium with challenging road courses in the Murrieta area.
These stage races attract elite riders and offer competitive opportunities for all categories, making them must-attend events for Southern California cycling enthusiasts.
Top One-Day Road Races and Criteriums in SoCal 2026
In addition to multi-day events, SoCal’s one-day road races and criteriums provide high-speed, spectator-friendly competition:
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CBR Dominguez Hills Criterium (Series) – Opening event in January, kicking off the SoCal criterium season.
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Roger Millikan Memorial Grand Prix – Classic Brea criterium in February attracting top local riders on a fun course.
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JKC Memorial Hunte Parkway Road Race – Competitive road race in Chula Vista in May.
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Go Fast in Upland Criterium – Racers test their fitness and bike skills on technical nine-turn circuit in June.
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Glendora Twilight Criterium – Enjoy an exciting evening criterium in August with a festive SoCal atmosphere.
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SLR Road Race (San Luis Rey) – One of THE Southern California original road race classics, the 37th Edition of the SLR Road Race is a rolling hilly 14.7-mile out-and-back lap circuit.
- Manhattan Beach Grand Prix – The MBGP is the second oldest one-day bike race in the country and is a fun criterium in the South Bay community.
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Boulevard Road Race – Established in 1984, the Boulevard Road Race is an iconic road race revered in the world of cycling.
These races are perfect for riders seeking competitive, high-energy cycling events in Southern California.
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Plan Your 2026 SoCal Road Racing Season
SoCalCycling.com’s enhanced Road Racing Calendar makes it easy to plan your season:
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Instant registration links for each race
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Social media sharing to keep friends and teammates informed
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Add events to iCal or Google Calendar for schedule planning
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Detailed event information including race flyers with race categories, start times, and locations
More Southern California Cycling Events
In addition to road racing, SoCal offers a wide variety of cycling events:
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Fun Ride / Gran Fondo Calendar – Scenic rides for riders of all levels
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Mountain Bike, Gravel & Cyclocross Calendar – Off-road adventures and competitive events
These calendars give riders a full spectrum of cycling opportunities across Southern California.
Please check back to SoCalCycling.com often! New cycling events and event information are added to SoCalCycling.com’s event calendars as they become available.
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