Outdoor recreation, for the purpose of facilitating physical and mental health through physically distanced 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.”

Everest Climbing Challenge

Jul 1-29, 2023: Anywhere Worldwide!
Climb 29,032′ in 29 days or less to earn the coveted summit jersey!

Mileage Challenge

Jul 1-31, 2023: Anywhere Worldwide!
Set an Intention to ride 300 miles or more in July!

HOODOO 500

August 25-28, 2023: World’s best 500 mile race starts in St George, UT! Non-stop or stage race!

Tour of Southern Utah

Sept 10-16, 2023: St George, UT: Zion, Bryce and Capitol Reef National Parks and more!

VIRTUAL RACE

August 1-21, 2023: 520 miles, 35,000′ climbing. Fastest accumulated time wins! Elite and Standard divisions.

Solvang Sequel

Nov 4, 2023: Buellton, CA
Beautiful metric and half century routes.

Solvang Autumn Double

Nov 4, 2023, Buellton, CA: More miles and climbing than the Spring DC; but equally beautiful. Brevet-style.

Death Valley Century

Nov 18, 2023: We’re back in epic Death Valley! 50, 62 and 100 mile options. 300 rider limit!

Camino Real Double

Feb 17, 2024: The best of Orange County and surrounding areas.

The Solvang Century

March 2, 2024: Buellton, CA
Resurgence of Southern California’s most famous Century Event.

Solvang Double

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

Solvang Spring Tour

Mar 25-31, 2024: A week of the best cycling in Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley.

KOM Challenge

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

Mulholland Challenge

Apr 13, 2024: Agoura, CA. The toughest Century in So Cal! 52, 73 & 106 mile options!

Mulholland Double

Apr 13, 2024: Agoura, CA.
The Toughest Southern Californa Double!

Mt. Laguna Classic

Apr 27, 2024: Pine Valley, CA.
King of the Mountains Challenge – Stage #2

Breathless Agony

May 4, 2024: Risen from its ashes… The GRIM REAPER will be back in 2024!

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.

Tri States Gran Fondo

TBD 2024: Three States: Nevada, Arizona & Utah all in one scenic and challenging day! 

Volcano Grinder 120K

TBD 2024: Veyo, UT. Gravel race with 56% dirt and 44% asphalt. Near St. George and Zion National Park.

Fire Road 100K

TBD 2024: Cedar City, UT. 80% dirt, 20% asphalt. Quadbusting climbs. Epic views.

Gran Fondo Las Vegas

TBD 2024: The best game in town! Includes the spectacular Red Rock Scenic Drive.