Premier Cycling Event on California’s Central Coast
The 14th Annual Ride Santa Barbara 100, benefiting MOVE Santa Barbara County, takes place on October 18, 2025, and offers four unique cycling events through the stunning landscapes of Santa Barbara.
This premier destination ride draws elite cyclists and passionate enthusiasts from around the world, delivering an unforgettable experience on courses that showcase breathtaking coastal roads, rolling foothills, and the iconic Gibraltar Road Climb.
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ROUTES
100 Mile
Over 9,700′ of climbing
Start Time: 7:00am
Route Highlights:
Starting at Chase Palm Park, the course takes riders south to Carpinteria before heading out to the serene Lake Casitas. The journey continues with the Toro Canyon Climb (5.3% grade) and the steep Ladera Lane (10.9% grade). Next, conquer the Gibraltar Climb Challenge, the route’s only competitively timed segment: a 6.1-mile climb with an 8% grade, gaining 2,551 ft of elevation. After descending Gibraltar, riders connect to the 100KM Coastal Route, pedaling along Cathedral Oaks Road through Isla Vista to Goleta Beach, past the University of California, Santa Barbara, and finishing back at Chase Palm Park.
See course maps and additional perks at ridesb100.com/100-mile/
100KM + Climb
Over 6,600 ft. of climbing
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Route Highlights:
Covering 64 miles of some of the most spectacular riding Santa Barbara has to offer, this route begins at Chase Palm Park and heads south along the coast to Carpinteria. From there, tackle the Toro Canyon Climb with a 5.3% grade and the steep Ladera Lane, reaching a 10.9% grade at its peak. Take on the centerpiece of the route, the Gibraltar Climb, a 6.1-mile ascent with an 8% grade, gaining 2,551 ft of elevation.
After conquering Gibraltar, enjoy the technical and scenic Painted Cave descent, then ride west along Riberia Drive through the picturesque community of Hope Ranch. Finish strong as you return to the heart of the ride at Chase Palm Park.
See course maps and additional perks at ridesb100.com/100km-climb/
100KM Coastal
Start Time: 7:30 AM
4,000 ft. of climbing
Route Highlights
Covering 64 miles of some of the most spectacular riding Santa Barbara has to offer, this route begins at Chase Palm Park and heads south along the coast to Carpinteria. From there, tackle the Toro Canyon Climb with a 5.3% grade and the steep Ladera Lane, reaching a 10.9% grade at its peak. After the climbs, descend to the historic Old Mission Santa Barbara before riding west to Isla Vista. The route showcases breathtaking coastal views as you pedal along Goleta Beach and past the University of California, Santa Barbara, finishing back at Chase Palm Park.
See course maps and additional perks at ridesb100.com/100km-coastal/
34 Mile
Over 2,200 ft. of climbing
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Route Highlights:
Starting at Chase Palm Park, the ride begins with a stunning stretch along the coastline before turning inland to San Ysidro Road. Riders will tackle the gentle ascent of Mountain Drive, with the steepest grade reaching 5.1%. The route continues past the historic Old Mission Santa Barbara, a highlight of the journey. From there, pedal west along Riberia Drive through the picturesque community of Hope Ranch, known for its tranquil beauty. Finish strong as you return to the heart of the ride at Chase Palm Park.
This route is perfect for those looking to enjoy Santa Barbara’s natural charm with just the right amount of challenge.
See course maps and additional perks at ridesb100.com/34-mile/
Gibraltar Challenge
“Gib”, known as the Alp d’Huez of Santa Barbara is recognized as the best road cycling climb in all of Southern California.
With views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, this is nothing less than a challenge—the only competitively timed segment is a 6.1-mile climb with an 8% grade gaining in 2,551 ft of elevation. Riders from all over the world come to tackle Gibraltar and see how they measure up. The climb has twice hosted mountain-top finishes for the Tour of California and has been the site of the World Hill Climb Championships.
In fact, the fastest known time up Gibraltar Road is 27:12 minutes by 2019 Tour De France Champion Egan Bernal. Annual winners of the Gibraltar Climb Challenge complete the climb in about 30 minutes, with most riders setting a goal to complete it in under 1 hour.
See which routes feature this challenge and learn more at ridesb100.com/gibraltar-challenge/
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