GOLD COUNTRY RANDONNEURS
Self supported long distance bike rides in the Central Valley and the Sierra Foothills of California
Randonneuring
ʀɑ̃dɔnœʀ | rahn-doh-NER-ing
Randonneuring is non-competitive, long-distance cycling on timed, set routes called brevets (200K–1,200K).
Riders must be self-sufficient and pass through designated controls for proof of passage.
The goal is simply to finish within the time limit—everyone who completes the distance earns the same recognition.
2026 Events
Mar 21
7:00 AM
20 hours
$10.00
ACP 300k: Davis, Dunnigan & the Delta
A fast ride around the valley, dipping down in the Delta, and then back to Davis.
Apr 18-19
7:00 AM
27 hours
$15.00
ACP 400k: Lake Sonoma
Legacy route from Davis to the Silverado Trail and then up to Lake Sonoma & return.
Start location: Marketplace Shopping Cntr, W. Covell Davis
May 9-10
6:00 AM
40 hours
$10.00
ACP 600k: GrassVista
Stitching together the Meadowvista 200k & Davis Dunnigan & the Delta, this quick 600k takes you up into the foothills of the Sierra and then winds down to Fairfield and up the Delta back to Davis.
Start location: Mace Park n Ride, Davis.
Sep 19-20
6:00 AM
13.5 hours
$10.00
ACP 200k: Double Brevet Weekend
Double brevet weekend to Nevada City in the Sierra. Sat. we ride up to Nevada City from W. Sacramento. Hang out at a motel in Nevada City and then on Sunday ride a 200k back. Super awesome fun!
Sep 19
TBD
RUSA 125k: Nevada City, Gravel Weekend,
Join us in Nevada City for a three day weekend of gravel. Pick between three rides: tough, tougher, and super tough. We'll be taking over a campground in NV City and it'll be a great rando weekend. Come for some or all! This weekend will sync up with the double brevet weekend.
Day 1: Relief & Lowell Hills, Route TBD
Day 2: Sugar Pine, Route TBD
Oct 4
9:00am
9 hours
$5.00
RUSA 130k: Populaire: RTM + Cantelow
A great ride starting/ending from Winters. Around the Mountain + a leg burner up and over Cantelow. Start location: Rotary Park 201 E. Main St. Winters, CA
Nov 14
9:00am
6.7 hours
$5.00
RUSA 108k: Vintage Populaire: Elmira Ramble
Dust off your oldest steel bike and join us for a spin through Dixon, Vacaville, Davis.
Start Location: Marketplace Shopping Cntr, W. Covell, Davis
Dec 31
8:00am
13.5 hours
$10.00
ACP: 200k: Last Chance
Route: TBD.
Start location: Marketplace Shopping Center, W. Covell, Davis
Dec 31
8:00am
12 hours
$5.00
ACP: 180k: Last Chance
Ride up and over Cardiac to Moskowite Corners and return to Davis.
Start location: Marketplace shopping Center, W. Covell, Davis