Our Mission
Planet Ultra’s Mission is to create for you 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; while also providing challenges and incentives to push farther and harder. 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.”
Camino Real Double
Feb 19, 2022: The best of Orange County and surrounding areas. Highland and lowland options!
March 1-29, 2022: Anywhere USA!
Climb 29,032′ in 29 days or less to earn the coveted summit jersey!
The Solvang Century
March 5, 2022: Buellton, CA
Resurgence of Southern California’s most famous Century Event.
Solvang Double
Mar 19, 2022: A great entry level double in So Cal’s most scenic and most popular cycling region!
Solvang Spring Tour
Mar 21-26, 2022: A week of the best cycling in Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley.
Mulholland Challenge
Apr 9, 2022: Agoura, CA. The toughest Century in So Cal! 52, 73 & 106 mile options!
Mulholland Double
Mt. Laguna Classic
April 23, 2022: Pine Valley, CA. NEW! King of the Mountains Challenge – Stage #2
Volcano Grinder 120K
May 14, 2022: Veyo, UT. Gravel race with 56% dirt and 44% asphalt. Near St. George and Zion National Park.
Heartbreak Hundred
May 28, 2022: Frazier Park, CA. King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Stage 3.
Heartbreak Double
May 28, 2022: The BEST So Cal double route by far! NO junk miles- but lots of great climbing!
Eastern Sierra Double
June 4, 2022: Bishop, CA. One of the most beautiful double routes you will ever ride.
ToTF
June 11, 2022: Santa Clarita, CA: Quiet roads in the Los Padres and Angeles Crest National Forests.
Fire Road 100K
August 20, 2022: Cedar City, UT. 85% dirt, 15% asphalt. Quadbusting climbs. Epic views.
HOODOO 500
August 26-29, 2022: World’s best 500 mile race starts in St George, UT! Non-stop or stage race!
Tour of Southern Utah
Sept 11-17, 2022: St George, UT: Zion, Bryce and Capitol Reef National Parks and more!
Tri States Gran Fondo
Sept 24, 2022: Three States: Nevada, Arizona & Utah all in one scenic and challenging day!
Solvang Autumn Double
Oct 15, 2022: More miles and climbing than the Spring route; but equally beautiful. 200K option.
Gran Fondo Las Vegas
Nov 5, 2022: The best game in town! Includes the spectacular Red Rock Scenic Drive.
Death Valley Century
Nov 19, 2022: We’re back in epic Death Valley! 50, 62 and 100 mile options. 300 rider limit!
Solvang’s Finest Century
TBD, 2022: Beautiful Century & Metric Century Rides to Benefit the Life Sports Foundation!
KOM Challenge
The 3 most challenging California Century Events, combined into one “stage race.”
Autumn 2022: Anywhere USA
Bike, Run, Walk, Hike or Swim: At least 45 minutes, 3 times per week.