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This website focuses on Ultra Distance Cycling, primarily in California. What exactly is meant by Ultra Distance? Some organizations, such as the Ultra Marathon Cycling Association, choose to define it as centuries, double centuries, brevets and Randonnées. We feel this is a bit broad.

When I first started to cycle I was intrigued by doing my first century ride . People would tell me that doing a century is like running a marathon. Having run several marathons, I can say that is far from the truth. We therefore refer Ultra Distance to be something beyond the typical century ride, either in terms of distance or difficulty.

For those fortunate enough to live in California, there are many ultra distance events each year that are within driving distance.

They occur most every month of the year and with the weather making it suitable to train year round, that is makes a lot of sense. See the list of events

If you are thinking about doing your first double century, check out our training section and the article on training for your first double century.