Keyesville Classic 2027
- Date Sat 13th February 2027
- Time 9:30AM PST
- Location Lake Isabella, California
- Price Free - $128.20
- Races 8 races
- Distances 10 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the Keyesville Classic 2027, taking place on Saturday, February 13, 2027, in the stunning Mountain Mesa, Kern, California! This two-day mountain biking festival, renowned as one of California's premier events since 1988, combines the thrill of Cross Country and SuperD Downhill racing into the exhilarating All-Mountain Stage Race (AMSR). Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer, the event offers a race for everyone, including a 3-mile Individual Time Trial Sprint Lap to kick off the festivities and a choice between the classic 16-mile XC course or the shorter 6-mile Lite XC for those looking for a lighter challenge.
On Sunday, join in on the scenic 5K trail run through the breathtaking Keyesville Recreation Area, followed by more intense Cross Country racing. With various classes for all skill levels, including E-Bike categories, the Keyesville Classic is not just about competition; it’s a chance to enjoy legendary trails, friendly camaraderie, and the vibrant atmosphere of vendors and community gatherings. Don't miss the opportunity to create unforgettable memories in the great outdoors at this iconic mountain bike event!
On Sunday, join in on the scenic 5K trail run through the breathtaking Keyesville Recreation Area, followed by more intense Cross Country racing. With various classes for all skill levels, including E-Bike categories, the Keyesville Classic is not just about competition; it’s a chance to enjoy legendary trails, friendly camaraderie, and the vibrant atmosphere of vendors and community gatherings. Don't miss the opportunity to create unforgettable memories in the great outdoors at this iconic mountain bike event!
Organiser's Description
KEYESVILLE CLASSIC MTB WEEKEND
ONE BIKE. TWO DISCIPLINES. CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE.
The Keyesville Classic is a two-day mountain bike festival in California's Southern Sierra that combines Cross Country and SuperD Downhill into the ALL-MOUNTAIN STAGE RACE (AMSR).
Whether you're chasing an overall championship, racing a single event, or simply looking for an unforgettable weekend on one of California's most historic mountain bike courses, there's a race for every rider.
SATURDAY
SPRINT LAP
3-Mile Individual Time Trial
Start your weekend with a fast, exciting Sprint Lap.
* Individual rider starts
* One lap
* Opening stage of both AMSR Classic and AMSR Lite
SUPERD DOWNHILL
AMSR RIDERS
Race Stage 1
Stage 1 counts toward your AMSR overall score
SUPERD ENDURO RIDERS
Race Stage 1 & Stage 2
Fastest combined elapsed time wins
SUPERD ENDURO AWARDS will be presented Saturday afternoon.
After racing, enjoy the venue, practice the trails, visit vendors, camp with friends, and join us Saturday evening for our COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING DINNER.
SUNDAY
5K TRAIL RUN
9:00 AM
Kick off Sunday morning with a scenic trail run through the beautiful Keyesville Recreation Area.
CROSS COUNTRY RACING
10:15 AM
Choose the course that fits your riding style.
KEYESVILLE CLASSIC XC
16 Miles
* Two laps of the legendary 8-mile Classic Loop
* Technical singletrack
* Punchy climbs
* Fast, rewarding descents
* The original Keyesville experience
KEYESVILLE LITE XC
6 Miles
* Two laps of the 3-mile Lite Loop
* Perfect for newer racers, juniors, and riders wanting a shorter challenge
ALL-MOUNTAIN STAGE RACE (AMSR)
AMSR CLASSIC
ONE BIKE. THREE STAGES.
Includes:
* Sprint Lap
* SuperD Stage 1
* Classic XC (16 Miles)
Overall standings are determined using a 25-POINT SCORING SYSTEM based on finishing position in each stage.
CLASSES
* Open / Expert Men
* Open / Expert Women
* Sport Men
* Sport Women
* Vintage Men
* E-Bike Open Men
* E-Bike Open Women
AMSR LITE
Experience the excitement of the stage race in a more approachable format.
Includes:
* Sprint Lap
* SuperD Stage 1
* Lite XC (6 Miles)
Overall standings are determined using
CLASSES
Men 17U
Women 17U
Men 18+
Women 18+
Vintage Men
CROSS COUNTRY CLASSES
Classic XC
Open / Expert Men
Open / Expert Women
Sport Men
Sport Women
Vintage Men
E-Bike Open Men
E-Bike Open Women
Lite XC
Men 17U
Women 17U
Men 18+
Women 18+
AMSR SCORING
Each stage awards points using a 25-point scale.
Points are earned in:
Sprint Lap
SuperD Stage 1
Cross Country
The rider with the highest combined point total is crowned AMSR Champion.
Tie Breaker
Big Ring Drag Race
red heart WHY RACE KEYESVILLE?
Since 1988, the Keyesville Classic has been one of California's original mountain bike destinations.
Enjoy:
LEGENDARY TRAILS
FRIENDLY COMPETITION
FREE CAMPING
SATURDAY NIGHT FUNDRAISING DINNER
VENDORS AND COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE
RACING FOR EVERY SKILL LEVEL
WHETHER YOU'RE COMPETING FOR AN AMSR TITLE, RACING VINTAGE, RIDING AN E-BIKE, TACKLING YOUR FIRST XC EVENT, OR SIMPLY SPENDING THE WEEKEND OUTDOORS, THE KEYESVILLE CLASSIC OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
ONE BIKE. THREE STAGES. ONE CHAMPION.
SEE YOU AT THE KEYESVILLE CLASSIC.
ONE BIKE. TWO DISCIPLINES. CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE.
The Keyesville Classic is a two-day mountain bike festival in California's Southern Sierra that combines Cross Country and SuperD Downhill into the ALL-MOUNTAIN STAGE RACE (AMSR).
Whether you're chasing an overall championship, racing a single event, or simply looking for an unforgettable weekend on one of California's most historic mountain bike courses, there's a race for every rider.
SATURDAY
SPRINT LAP
3-Mile Individual Time Trial
Start your weekend with a fast, exciting Sprint Lap.
* Individual rider starts
* One lap
* Opening stage of both AMSR Classic and AMSR Lite
SUPERD DOWNHILL
AMSR RIDERS
Race Stage 1
Stage 1 counts toward your AMSR overall score
SUPERD ENDURO RIDERS
Race Stage 1 & Stage 2
Fastest combined elapsed time wins
SUPERD ENDURO AWARDS will be presented Saturday afternoon.
After racing, enjoy the venue, practice the trails, visit vendors, camp with friends, and join us Saturday evening for our COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING DINNER.
SUNDAY
5K TRAIL RUN
9:00 AM
Kick off Sunday morning with a scenic trail run through the beautiful Keyesville Recreation Area.
CROSS COUNTRY RACING
10:15 AM
Choose the course that fits your riding style.
KEYESVILLE CLASSIC XC
16 Miles
* Two laps of the legendary 8-mile Classic Loop
* Technical singletrack
* Punchy climbs
* Fast, rewarding descents
* The original Keyesville experience
KEYESVILLE LITE XC
6 Miles
* Two laps of the 3-mile Lite Loop
* Perfect for newer racers, juniors, and riders wanting a shorter challenge
ALL-MOUNTAIN STAGE RACE (AMSR)
AMSR CLASSIC
ONE BIKE. THREE STAGES.
Includes:
* Sprint Lap
* SuperD Stage 1
* Classic XC (16 Miles)
Overall standings are determined using a 25-POINT SCORING SYSTEM based on finishing position in each stage.
CLASSES
* Open / Expert Men
* Open / Expert Women
* Sport Men
* Sport Women
* Vintage Men
* E-Bike Open Men
* E-Bike Open Women
AMSR LITE
Experience the excitement of the stage race in a more approachable format.
Includes:
* Sprint Lap
* SuperD Stage 1
* Lite XC (6 Miles)
Overall standings are determined using
CLASSES
Men 17U
Women 17U
Men 18+
Women 18+
Vintage Men
CROSS COUNTRY CLASSES
Classic XC
Open / Expert Men
Open / Expert Women
Sport Men
Sport Women
Vintage Men
E-Bike Open Men
E-Bike Open Women
Lite XC
Men 17U
Women 17U
Men 18+
Women 18+
AMSR SCORING
Each stage awards points using a 25-point scale.
Points are earned in:
Sprint Lap
SuperD Stage 1
Cross Country
The rider with the highest combined point total is crowned AMSR Champion.
Tie Breaker
Big Ring Drag Race
red heart WHY RACE KEYESVILLE?
Since 1988, the Keyesville Classic has been one of California's original mountain bike destinations.
Enjoy:
LEGENDARY TRAILS
FRIENDLY COMPETITION
FREE CAMPING
SATURDAY NIGHT FUNDRAISING DINNER
VENDORS AND COMMUNITY ATMOSPHERE
RACING FOR EVERY SKILL LEVEL
WHETHER YOU'RE COMPETING FOR AN AMSR TITLE, RACING VINTAGE, RIDING AN E-BIKE, TACKLING YOUR FIRST XC EVENT, OR SIMPLY SPENDING THE WEEKEND OUTDOORS, THE KEYESVILLE CLASSIC OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
ONE BIKE. THREE STAGES. ONE CHAMPION.
SEE YOU AT THE KEYESVILLE CLASSIC.
Races
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AMSR Classic
Incl. $8.20 Fee
Sat 13th February 2027 (9:30AM PST)
$128.20
One Bike. Two Disciplines. The Ultimate Keyesville Challenge. Includes Saturday Sprint Lap Saturday SuperD Downhill Stage 1 Sunday Keyesville Classic XC (16 Miles) Classes Open / Expert Men Open / Expert Women Sport Men Sport Women Vintage Men E-Bike Open Men E-Bike Open Women Awards Sunday Overall AMSR Classic Champions -
AMSR Lite
Incl. $6.70 Fee
Sat 13th February 2027 (9:30AM PST)
$101.70
AMSR Lite One Bike. Two Disciplines. Your Weekend Starts Here. Includes Saturday Sprint Lap Saturday SuperD Downhill Stage 1 Sunday Keyesville Lite XC (6 Miles) Classes Men 17U Women 17U Men 18+ Women 18+ Vintage Men E-Bike Open Men E-Bike Open Women Awards Sunday AMSR Lite Champions -
Sprint Lap Time Trial
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 13th February 2027 (9:30AM PST)
$22.20
Sprint Lap Kick off your Keyesville Classic weekend with the Sprint Lap, the opening stage of the All-Mountain Stage Race (AMSR). Riders will start individually at 30-second intervals and race against the clock on a fast, fun 3-mile course featuring flowing singletrack, climbing, descending, and passing opportunities. The Sprint Lap is designed to reward speed, fitness, and bike handling while creating exciting racing before the SuperD Downhill begins. AMSR Classic and AMSR Lite competitors earn points toward their overall standings based on their finishing position. Sprint Lap registration is also available as a standalone event for riders looking to experience the excitement of race day. Event Format Distance: 3 Miles Format: Individual Time Trial Start Interval: 30 Seconds Scoring: 25-point scale for AMSR competitors Timing: RFID chip timing Course: Fast, flowing trail with a mix of climbing and descending -
Keyesville SuperD
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sat 13th February 2027 (9:30AM PST)
$69.90
SuperD Enduro Two Stages. Fastest Combined Time Wins. Includes Stage 1 Stage 2 Classes Open / Expert Men Open / Expert Women Sport Men Sport Women Vintage Men E-Bike Open Men E-Bike Open Women Awards Saturday Afternoon -
Classic XC
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sun 14th February 2027 (10:15AM PST)
$69.90
The Original Keyesville Challenge Distance 16 Miles (2 x 8-Mile Classic Loop) Classes Open / Expert Men Open / Expert Women Sport Men Sport Women Vintage Men E-Bike Open Men E-Bike Open Women Awards Sunday -
Lite XC
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sun 14th February 2027 (10:20AM PST)
$59.30
Keyesville Lite XC Fast. Fun. Approachable. Distance 6 Miles (2 x 3-Mile Loop) Classes Men 17U Women 17U Men 18+ Women 18+ Awards Sunday -
Person Running Keyesville Trail 5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sun 14th February 2027 (9:00AM PST)
$32.80
Keyesville Classic 5K Trail Run Come run with us at the 2nd Annual Keyesville Classic 5K Trail Run! This fun and scenic trail race follows beautiful rolling double-track through the historic Keyesville Recreation Area. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply enjoying the outdoors, this course offers something for everyone. The 5K is part of the Keyesville Classic weekend, featuring mountain bike racing, camping, vendors, and a great community atmosphere. Bring your family, stay for the day, and experience one of Kern County's premier outdoor events. Race Highlights person running Scenic 5K trail course sunrise over mountains Rolling double-track terrain running shoe Great for runners and walkers of all abilities sports medal Finisher awards and overall recognition person mountain biking Part of the Keyesville Classic outdoor festival Come for the run... stay for the adventure! -
Future Champions
Sun 14th February 2027 (1:30PM PST)
Free
Every future champion starts somewhere! Kids ages 9 and under are invited to join our FREE Kids Bike Race on a fun cone course in the event village. The course is designed to be safe, exciting, and full of smiles while giving young riders a chance to experience the thrill of race day. The race takes place during the awards ceremony, when the crowd is gathered to cheer on our youngest racers. Every child is celebrated as they cross the finish line and become part of the Keyesville Classic tradition. bicycle FREE Ages 9 & Under All Skill Levels Welcome Bring your bike, helmet, and your biggest smile! Because every great rider deserves their first starting lin
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155 Keyesville, Lake Isabella, 93240, CA, United States
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