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Organizers seek volunteers and host families to support the nation’s longest-running stage race.
REDLANDS, Calif. — The 2025 Redlands Bicycle Classic, presented by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, is set to take place April 9-13, bringing professional and amateur cyclists to the region for the country’s longest-running continuous stage race.
Since its inception in 1985, the Redlands Classic has hosted some of the top names in road racing, earning the moniker “Where Legends Are Born.” The five-stage event is back for the 40th anniversary with new races and expanded opportunities for local participation.
April 9 – Toyota of Redlands Time Trial
The event opens with an 11.2-mile individual time trial at Lake Perris State Recreation Area. The women’s professional race begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by the men’s event at 12:30 p.m.
April 10 – Trek Bikes Onyx Summit Road Race
Riders will take on a challenging climb to 8,000 feet on Highway 38, starting from Hangar 24 Craft Brewery. The men’s race covers 75.5 miles, beginning at 9:30 a.m., while the women’s 56.1-mile course starts at 10:45 a.m.
April 11 – Redlands Community Hospital Crafton Hills Road Race
New to the Classic, this course begins near Crafton Hills College and features laps through the hills of Yucaipa. The women’s pro race (41.4 miles) starts at 8:30 a.m., and the men’s pro race (55.2 miles) follows at 10:45 a.m. Junior races will also take place, with distances ranging from 27.6 to 36.8 miles.
April 12 – Downtown Redlands Criterium & Legends’ Fondo
April 13 – Sunset Road Race & Family Fun Walk
The final day includes the Crafton Hills College 5K Run/Family Fun Walk at 7 a.m. and the Community Alliance Medical Group Sunset Road Race, with women racing 68.1 miles at 10 a.m. and men covering 91.1 miles at 2 p.m.
Additional criteriums will be held for juniors, masters, and novice riders. Learn more here.
The Redlands Bicycle Classic is made possible entirely by volunteers, including residents who open their homes to race teams during the event. Host families have been an essential part of the Classic’s success, providing accommodations for cyclists who travel to Redlands from across the country and beyond.
Marian and Jere Chrispens of Yucaipa have been hosting cycling teams for the past three years and will welcome another team in 2025. The couple, longtime bicycle enthusiasts, enjoy getting to know the riders and learning about their backgrounds.
“We had a good time getting to know them and a little bit about where they came from,” said Marian Chrispens. “They were a delightful group, full of energy and laughter! We were impressed with their service to the Redlands community. While here, they visited several schools in Redlands to promote good living and exercise.”
Robyn Purves, one of the event’s host housing coordinators, is seeking additional hosts in Redlands, Highland, and Yucaipa. Volunteers can host two to four riders or an entire team. Teams are used to sharing a room. Hosts are asked to provide:
Meals and cleaning services are not required.
“Most of them couldn’t afford to come to town without this amazing gift of housing,” said Scott Welsh, media coordinator for the RBC. “And there’s a bonus—what kid in America can say they had to give up their bedroom for a week to an Olympian or a world champion?”
Residents interested in hosting can contact Purves and her fellow coordinators at:
Registration is open for various race categories, including professional, junior, and public participation events. More information is available at redlandsclassic.com.
For those interested in vendor opportunities, details are available here.
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