2026 PRE-SALE Ride Santa Barbara 100

  • Date Sat 17th October 2026
  • Time 7:00AM PDT
  • Location Santa Barbara, California
  • Price $63.54 - $105.94
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Join us for the exciting 2026 Ride Santa Barbara 100 on Saturday, October 17, 2026! This vibrant cycling event marks the 15th year of Ride Santa Barbara and offers four meticulously designed courses that cater to cyclists of all skill levels. Starting from the scenic Chase Palm Park along the beautiful Santa Barbara beachfront, riders will traverse through stunning landscapes, including lush citrus and avocado orchards, exclusive neighborhoods, and iconic mountains, all while soaking in the breathtaking views of Southern California.

Participants can choose from several distances, including the challenging 100-mile ride featuring over 9,400 feet of climbing, perfect for experienced cyclists. Other options include a 100 KM route with a mix of climbs and coastal beauty, and a gentler 34-mile course ideal for beginners to intermediates. Each ride promises a fully supported experience with aid stations, mechanical support, and a festive finish line celebration complete with food and beer. Additionally, all cyclists will receive exclusive Ride SB100 merchandise, including a t-shirt, water bottle, and musette bag. Don't miss out on this unforgettable cycling adventure while supporting MOVE Santa Barbara County, a charity dedicated to promoting sustainable transportation!

Organiser's Description

RIDE SANTA BARBARA RETURNS FOR ITS 15TH YEAR!

RideSB100 offers four distinct courses to suit a range of cycling abilities each course offering a world-class Santa Barbara cycling experience! male sign

All courses start along the beach and follow the beautiful Santa Barbara beachfront before turning inland to experience all Santa Barbara has to offer. Cyclists will wind through some of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the country; experience the rolling foothills lined with citrus and avocado orchards and climb some of the most famous mountains in the country, all while experiencing some of the most beautiful views in southern California.



ALL CYCLISTS WILL RECEIVE:

* Official 2026 RideSB100 t-shirt
* Official 2026 RideSB100 water bottle
* Official RideSB100 musette bag with sponsor goodies
* Fully supported aid stations
* Mechanical support
* Finish Line Festival with lots of food and beer
* All Gibraltar Challenge finishers will receive a coin at the top of the hill.
* Age group medals for Gibraltar Challenge
* Option to buy event Jersey $105
* And more!

All riders will receive an overall chip time and riders who participate in the Gibraltar Challenge will be ranked for the King and Queen of the Mountain (KOM/QOM) Jersey awards!



RIDES*



_100 MILE _

* Over 9,400 of climbing | Start Time: 7:00 AM
* RECOMMENDED FOR EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS ONLY
* Tackle a challenging ride that begins at Chase Palm Park, rolls through Carpinteria, and continues into the scenic Lake Casitas region. Climb Toro Canyon and Ladera Lane before testing your legs on the Gibraltar Climb Challenge, a timed 6.1-mile ascent with an 8% grade and over 2,500 ft of elevation gain. Descend, then join the 100KM Coastal Route along Cathedral Oaks through Isla Vista and past UCSB, finishing back at Chase Palm Park.
* Includes a timed hill climb segment up the famous Gibraltar Road with a KOM/QOM jersey awarded to the 1st place winners in each age group!
* For more information, go to ridesb100.com/100-mile/ [https://ridesb100.com/100-mile/]

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_100 KM + CLIMB _

* Over 7,400 ft. of climbing | Start Time: 7:30 AM
* RECOMMENDED FOR EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS ONLY
* Covering 64 miles of Santa Barbaras most stunning terrain, this route begins at Chase Palm Park and heads south along the coast to Carpinteria. Tackle the Toro Canyon Climb (5.3% grade) and the steep Ladera Lane (10.9% grade), then test your mettle on the Gibraltar Climb: a 6.1-mile ascent with an 8% grade and a 2,551 ft elevation gain. After summiting Gibraltar, descend via the technical Painted Cave route, continue west along Riberia Drive through the serene Hope Ranch community, and return to a well-earned finish at Chase Palm Park.
* Includes a timed hill climb segment up the famous Gibraltar Road with a KOM/QOM jersey awarded to the 1st place winners in each age group!
* For more information, go to ridesb100.com/100km-climb/ [https://ridesb100.com/100km-climb/]



_100 KM COASTAL ROUTE _

* 3,900 ft. of climbing | Start Time: 7:30 AM
* RECOMMENDED FOR INTERMEDIATE TO EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS ONLY
* Covering 64 miles of Santa Barbaras finest scenery, this route begins at Chase Palm Park and heads south along the coast to Carpinteria. Challenge yourself on the Toro Canyon Climb (5.3% grade) and steep Ladera Lane (10.9% grade), then descend toward the historic Old Mission Santa Barbara. From there, ride west through Isla Vista, take in breathtaking coastal views at Goleta Beach, pass the University of California, Santa Barbara, and finish back at Chase Palm Park.
* For more information, go to ridesb100.com/100km-coastal/ [https://ridesb100.com/100km-coastal/]



_34 MILES _

* Over 2,200 ft. of climbing | Start Time: 8:30 AM
* BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CYCLISTS
* Enjoy a stunning start along the coastline from Chase Palm Park before heading inland to San Ysidro Road. Tackle a gentle ascent on Mountain Drive (max 5.1% grade), then roll past the historic Old Mission Santa Barbara. Continue west along Riberia Drive through the serene Hope Ranch community and finish back at Chase Palm Park. Perfect for those seeking Santa Barbaras natural charm with just the right amount of challenge.
* For more information, go to ridesb100.com/34-mile/ [https://ridesb100.com/34-mile/]

_*Event details and courses are subject to change. _



CHARITY

Ride to benefit MOVE Santa Barbara County [https://movesbcounty.org/]! Help us raise needed donations and awareness for the great work theyre doing in Santa Barbara County. The mission of MOVE is to advocate for equitable county-wide infrastructure for walking, bicycling, and public transit and to empower and educate communities to choose active and sustainable forms of transportation.



REFUND POLICY

All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. You may do a one-time entry transfer to another event, person or year for $15.

For more information, visit our website ridesb100.com or e-mail our team at [email protected].



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Races

  • 100 Mile

    Incl. $6.94 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 17th October 2026 (7:00AM PDT)

    $105.94

    Over 9,700 of climbing | Start Time: 7:00 AM Recommended for experienced cyclists only Tackle a challenging ride that begins at Chase Palm Park, rolls through Carpinteria, and continues into the scenic Lake Casitas region. Climb Toro Canyon and Ladera Lane before testing your legs on the Gibraltar Climb Challenge, a timed 6.1-mile ascent with an 8% grade and over 2,500 ft of elevation gain. Descend, then join the 100KM Coastal Route along Cathedral Oaks through Isla Vista and past UCSB, finishing back at Chase Palm Park. Includes a timed hill climb segment up the famous Gibraltar Road with a KOM/QOM jersey awarded to the 1st place winners in each age group! For more information, go to ridesb100.com/100-mile/
  • 100 KM + Climb

    Incl. $6.94 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 17th October 2026 (7:30AM PDT)

    $105.94

    Over 6,600 ft. of climbing | Start Time: 7:30 AM Recommended for experienced cyclists only Covering 64 miles of Santa Barbaras most stunning terrain, this route begins at Chase Palm Park and heads south along the coast to Carpinteria. Tackle the Toro Canyon Climb (5.3% grade) and the steep Ladera Lane (10.9% grade), then test your mettle on the Gibraltar Climb: a 6.1-mile ascent with an 8% grade and a 2,551 ft elevation gain. After summiting Gibraltar, descend via the technical Painted Cave route, continue west along Riberia Drive through the serene Hope Ranch community, and return to a well-earned finish at Chase Palm Park. Includes a timed hill climb segment up the famous Gibraltar Road with a KOM/QOM jersey awarded to the 1st place winners in each age group! For more information, go to ridesb100.com/100km-climb/
  • 100 KM Coastal Route

    Incl. $6.94 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 17th October 2026 (7:30AM PDT)

    $105.94

    4,000 ft. of climbing | Start Time: 7:30 AM Recommended for intermediate to experienced cyclists only Covering 64 miles of Santa Barbaras finest scenery, this route begins at Chase Palm Park and heads south along the coast to Carpinteria. Challenge yourself on the Toro Canyon Climb (5.3% grade) and steep Ladera Lane (10.9% grade), then descend toward the historic Old Mission Santa Barbara. From there, ride west through Isla Vista, take in breathtaking coastal views at Goleta Beach, pass the University of California, Santa Barbara, and finish back at Chase Palm Park. For more information, go to ridesb100.com/100km-coastal/
  • 34 Mile Ride

    Incl. $4.54 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 17th October 2026 (8:30AM PDT)

    $63.54

    Over 2,200 ft. of climbing | Start Time: 8:30 AM Beginner to intermediate level cyclists Enjoy a stunning start along the coastline from Chase Palm Park before heading inland to San Ysidro Road. Tackle a gentle ascent on Mountain Drive (max 5.1% grade), then roll past the historic Old Mission Santa Barbara. Continue west along Riberia Drive through the serene Hope Ranch community and finish back at Chase Palm Park. Perfect for those seeking Santa Barbaras natural charm with just the right amount of challenge. For more information, go to ridesb100.com/34-mile/

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Chase Palm Park, 323 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, 93101, CA, United States

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