Outdoor recreation, for the purpose of facilitating physical and mental health through physically challenging outdoor exercise.

Our Mission

Planet Ultra’s Mission is to create the finest endurance cycling events in the Southwest (CA, NV, UT), for the pure joy of cycling. We strive to challenge you physically, mentally and spiritually, in an environment of friendly camaraderie, personal connection and community among motivated and adventurous athletes. On Planet Ultra, your bodies and your bicycles are both a means of transportation and a tool for self-discovery while exploring the whole panorama of roads, places, sights and sounds that the great outdoors has to offer.

The Way of Planet Ultra

Planet Ultra is a state of mind, a way of life, a place to seek solace and inspiration, to find insight and inspiration. Planet Ultra exists everywhere in the hearts and minds of all that live by our motto, “by endurance we conquer.”

Mileage Challenge

January 2024 – Worldwide!
Be an amazing ambassador of cycling while BEING BRIGHT and VISIBLE!

Everest Climbing Challenge

Apr 1-29, 2024: Anywhere Worldwide!
Climb 29,032′ in 29 days or less to earn the coveted summit jersey!

Solvang Double

Mar 23, 2024: A great entry level double in So Cal’s most scenic and most popular cycling region!

KOM Challenge

The 3 most challenging California Century Events, combined into one “stage race.”

Mulholland Challenge

Apr 6, 2024: Agoura, CA. The toughest Century in So Cal! 52, 73 & 106 mile options!

Mulholland Double

Apr 6, 2024: Agoura, CA.
The Toughest Southern Californa Double!

Breathless Agony

May 4, 2024: Risen from its ashes… The GRIM REAPER is back in 2024! KOM Challenge Stage #3.

Volcano Grinder 120K

May 11, 2024: Veyo, UT. Mixed terrain: 56% dirt and 44% asphalt. Near St. George and Zion National Park.

Heartbreak Hundred

May 25, 2024: Frazier Park, CA. King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Stage 3.

Eastern Sierra Double

June 1, 2024: Bishop, CA. One of the most beautiful double routes you will ever ride.

ToTF

June 8, 2024: Santa Clarita, CA: Quiet roads in the Los Padres and Angeles Crest National Forests.

VIRTUAL RACE

August 1-21, 2024: 520 miles, 35,000′ climbing. Fastest accumulated time wins! Elite and Standard divisions.

HOODOO 500

August 23-26, 2024: World’s best 500 mile race starts in St George, UT! Non-stop or stage race!

Tour of Southern Utah

Sept 8-14, 2024: St George, UT: Zion, Bryce and Capitol Reef National Parks and more!

Solvang Sequel

Nov 9, 2024: Buellton, CA
Beautiful metric and half century routes.

Solvang Autumn Double

Nov 9, 2024, Buellton, CA: More miles and climbing than the Spring DC; but equally beautiful. Brevet-style.

Death Valley Century

Nov 16, 2024: We’re back in epic Death Valley! 50, 62 and 100 mile options. 300 rider limit!

Camino Real Double

Feb 15, 2025: The best of Orange County and surrounding areas. Brevet-style DC!

The Solvang Century

March 8, 2025: Buellton, CA
Resurgence of Southern California’s most famous Century Event.

Mt. Laguna Classic

Apr 26, 2025: Pine Valley, CA.
3 distinct and challenging loops up to Mt. Laguna.

Solvang Spring Tour

On Hiatus: A week of the best cycling in Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley.

Tri States Gran Fondo

On Hiatus: Three States: Nevada, Arizona & Utah all in one scenic and challenging day! 

Fire Road 100K

On Hiatus: Cedar City, UT. 80% dirt, 20% asphalt. Quadbusting climbs. Epic views.

Gran Fondo Las Vegas

On Hiatus: The best game in town! Includes the spectacular Red Rock Scenic Drive.