Death Valley Century
Death Valley Century is a century-distance ride in Death Valley, CA, US, scheduled for November 14, 2026, covering roughly 100 miles.
About riding in California
California covers almost every kind of cycling terrain: coastal roads, redwood and wine-country valleys, the steep Sierra Nevada, and hot inland deserts. Mild weather allows year-round riding on the coast, while mountain routes are best from late spring to early fall. Long climbs and dry summer heat inland are common features of its longer events.
Estimated finish times
The route is about 100 miles. Here is the moving time at a steady average speed. It is a flat-ground baseline: climbing, wind, stops at aid stations and group riding all move the real number, so treat it as a starting range.
| Average speed | Moving time |
|---|---|
| 10 mph | 10h 00m |
| 12 mph | 8h 20m |
| 14 mph | 7h 09m |
| 16 mph | 6h 15m |
| 18 mph | 5h 33m |
Most recreational riders average 12–16 mph on rolling terrain in a group, and less on hilly routes.
Plan your ride
Paste the event's RideWithGPS route into the planner (many organizers publish one) to see your projected finish time, the headwind or tailwind you'll face, the temperature range, and how much to eat and drink. The ride date is pre-filled.
Open the Ride Planner · Gran fondo vs. sportive vs. century
Other events nearby
- Mammoth Gran Fondo — September 11, 2027, Mammoth Lakes, CA, US (84 mi away)
- Eastern Sierra Double Century — June 5, 2027, Bishop, CA, US (87 mi away)
- Lighthouse Century — September 25, 2027, Morro Bay, CA, US (107 mi away)
- Tierra Bella — April 25, 2027, Gilroy, CA, US (115 mi away)
Listing sourced from granfondoguide; last verified 2026-10-12. Dates and details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you register or travel.