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!
KOM Challenge
The 3 most challenging California Century Events, combined into one “stage race.”
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 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.
Solvang Double
Mar 22, 2025: A great entry level double in So Cal’s most scenic and most popular cycling region!
Solvang Spring Tour
Mar 24-29: A week of the best cycling in Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley.
Mulholland Challenge
Apr 5, 2025: Agoura, CA. The toughest Century in So Cal! 62, 75 & 100+ mile options!
Mt. Laguna Classic
Apr 26, 2025: Pine Valley, CA.
3 distinct and challenging loops up to Mt. Laguna.
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.