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
Jan 1-29, 2023: Anywhere Worldwide!
Climb 29,032′ in 29 days or less to earn the coveted summit jersey!
Mileage Challenge
Jan 1-31, 2023: Anywhere Worldwide!
Set an Intention to ride 300 miles or more in January!
Camino Real Double
Feb 18, 2023: The best of Orange County and surrounding areas. Highland and lowland options!
The Solvang Century
March 4, 2023: Buellton, CA
Resurgence of Southern California’s most famous Century Event.
Solvang Double
Mar 18, 2023: A great entry level double in So Cal’s most scenic and most popular cycling region!
Solvang Spring Tour
Mar 20-25, 2023: 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 8, 2023: Agoura, CA. The toughest Century in So Cal! 52, 73 & 106 mile options!
Mulholland Double
Mt. Laguna Classic
April 22, 2023: Pine Valley, CA.
King of the Mountains Challenge – Stage #2
Volcano Grinder 120K
May 6, 2023: Veyo, UT. Gravel race with 56% dirt and 44% asphalt. Near St. George and Zion National Park.
Heartbreak Hundred
May 27, 2023: Frazier Park, CA. King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Stage 3.
Heartbreak Double
May 27, 2023: The BEST So Cal double route by far! NO junk miles- but lots of great climbing!
Eastern Sierra Double
June 3, 2023: Bishop, CA. One of the most beautiful double routes you will ever ride.
ToTF
June 10, 2023: Santa Clarita, CA: Quiet roads in the Los Padres and Angeles Crest National Forests.
VIRTUAL RACE
August 1-21, 2023: 520 miles, 35,000′ climbing. Fastest accumulated time wins! Elite and Standard divisions.
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!
Tri States Gran Fondo
Sept 30, 2023: Three States: Nevada, Arizona & Utah all in one scenic and challenging day!
Solvang SequelSolvang 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!
Gran Fondo Las Vegas
On Hiatus 2023: The best game in town! Includes the spectacular Red Rock Scenic Drive.
Fire Road 100K
On Hiatus 2023: Cedar City, UT. 80% dirt, 20% asphalt. Quadbusting climbs. Epic views.