Riverside Citrus Classic 2026

Riverside Citrus Classic – Rider Information 

Thank you for registering for the Riverside Citrus Classic! Your participation helps fund enriching educational programs for more than 43,000 students in the Riverside Unified School District. 

Course Details
This fun and scenic ride offers multiple route options to suit all experience levels, including 7-mile, 30-mile, Half-Century (50-mile), and Century (100-mile) courses. 

All rides begin at the Riverside Plaza and feature a mix of bike paths, dedicated trails, and scenic roadways throughout the Riverside area. Every route showcases the beautiful citrus belt, while the longer distances extend onto the Santa Ana River Trail and into more challenging, hilly terrain through Riverside, Redlands, Yucaipa, and Lake Perris. 

Rest stops will be available along each route and are fully stocked with refreshments. Many are staffed by students and organizations that have directly benefited from grants funded by this event. 

Important Safety Information
This is not a closed course. Riders must obey all traffic laws and rules of the road at all times. You will be sharing the road with vehicles—please ride safely and stay alert. 

Route Notice
All routes are subject to change, including directions and rest stop locations.

7 Mile Family Ride

30 Mile Ride

Half Century Ride 

Century Ride  

Event details and schedule

Registration & Deadlines

Registration closes on ACTIVEworks at 11:59 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

On-site registration and rider check-in will be available:

• Friday, October 9: 5:00–7:00 PM
• Saturday, October 10 (Ride Day): Beginning at 5:30 AM

Register by September 21  to receive a free Citrus Classic t-shirt.

Ride Schedule

Start times are as follows:

• 6:30 AM – Century (100 miles)
• 8:00 AM – Half-Century (50 miles)
• 9:00 AM – 30-Mile Ride
• 9:30 AM – 7-Mile Family Ride

Ride duration will vary depending on course length and rider pace.

Course Navigation

All Riverside Citrus Classic riders will receive access to premium navigation features via the Ride with GPS app, including:

• Voice navigation
• Offline maps
• PDF maps and cue sheets
• Advanced turn notifications with TCX files

Rules & Safety

• All participants must sign a liability waiver
• Helmets are required
• Riders under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• The event takes place rain or shine
• All entries are non-refundable

Century Ride Limit:
There is an 8.5-hour time limit for the 100-mile course. Support services (SAG, signage, and finish-line experience) are not guaranteed after 3:00 PM.

Directions

From the 91 Freeway, exit Central Avenue. Head west two blocks to the Riverside Plaza and follow “RIDE EVENT” signs to registration and staging.

Address:
3535 Riverside Plaza Drive
Riverside, CA 92506

Parking

Parking is available throughout the Riverside Plaza area.