Redlands Bicycle Classic - Trek Bikes Onyx Summit Road Race
Redlands Bicycle Classic
Apr 11, 2025
Redlands,CA
Road
About
Conquer California’s peaks where cycling legends are born!
Experience the ultimate high-altitude challenge as part of the Redlands Bicycle Classic’s 40th-anniversary event. The Trek Bikes Onyx Summit Road Race is a prestigious stage that takes riders on a grueling ascent from Redlands to the legendary Onyx Summit, climbing over 6,600 feet on the highest paved road in Southern California. This historic race draws elite cyclists from around the world to test their strength, endurance, and tactical skill, solidifying its reputation as a must-do event in American cycling.
COURSE DETAILS
Starting from Hangar 24 Brewery in Redlands, the course travels along Highway 38 with loops around Jenks Lake, technical descents, and a relentless uphill push to the Onyx Summit finish line at 8,000 feet. The women's race is 56.1 miles and the men's race is 75.5 miles.
Race HIGHLIGHTS
- Grueling climb to the highest paved road in Southern California (Onyx Summit)
- Three climber sprints, two intermediate sprints, and time bonuses for leaders
- Part of the 40th-anniversary Redlands Bicycle Classic, 'Where Legends Are Born'
RIDE TYPES
Race overview
56.1 miles (Women) / 75.5 miles (Men)
Redlands: ~1,400 ft / Elevation gain: ~6,600 ft (Finish: 8,000 ft at Onyx Summit)
Paved mountain roads with steep climbs and technical descents.