Pescadero Road Race
The Most Beautiful Race in Northern California
The Best Race of the Year
Brutal climbs. Twisting descents. Gorgeous coastal views.
The Pescadero Road Race is widely regarded as one of the most challenging and beautiful races on the NCNCA calendar. Alto Velo and our sponsors are excited to bring you the best edition yet in 2025.
About The Race
Held every summer, the Pescadero Road Race celebrates one of the world’s greatest cycling destinations. Our upcoming race is scheduled for July 12, 2025. This year, the race is hosting the NCNCA Elite, Masters, and U23 District Championships.
Explore the course on strava here. Each full loop is ~27 miles long, has 2200ft of climbing, and continually winds through smooth roads alongside towering redwood trees. The pavement is good! Every racer’s final lap will be more like 75% of a lap, because the race ends at the top of the course’s most defining feature: Haskins Hill.
The staging area at Pescadero High School is fun and hospitable for hanging out pre- and post-race. Note that cell coverage is spotty.
We highly recommend checking out the charming town of Pescadero after the race. There are dairy farmstands, herb and produce offerings, great coffee, burritos, and the famous Arcangeli Grocery artichoke bread.
Race Timetable
See bikereg registration page for full details
8:30am - M P12 (District Champs) + M U23 (District Champs) - 103 miles
8:40am - W Long Course: P123 District Champs, U23 District Champs, 4/Novice - 75 miles
8:50am - M 3 - 75 miles
9:00am - M Masters District Champs (Cat 1-3): 35-39, 40-45, 45-49 - 75 miles
9:20am - M Masters District Champs 50-54 (Cat 1-3), 55-59 (all cats) - 75 miles
9:20am - M Masters District Champs (all cats) 60-64, 65-69, 70+ - 47 miles
9:40am - W Short Course: P123, 4/Novice - 47 miles
9:50am - W Masters District Champs* 35-39 and 40-44 (Cat 1-3) and all cats for 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+ - 47 miles
10:05am - M 4 - 47 miles
10:10am - M Novice - 47 miles
*May be combined with W short course if field sizes are small
Photo credit: Dirk Bergstrom