Redlands Bicycle Classic returns this week: What to know before you go

REDLANDS, Calif. — The 2025 Redlands Bicycle Classic kicks off this week, drawing elite cyclists from around the world for five days of racing in Redlands, Highland, and Mentone. As the longest continuously running professional stage race in the United States, the Classic blends world-class athleticism with family-friendly community events and public rides.

This year’s competition runs from Wednesday, April 9, through Sunday, April 13, with preliminary meetings and registration on Tuesday.

Registration Now Open

Registration is available for a variety of events open to the public, including family-friendly races and competitive junior stage events:

• Legends’ Fondo - Non-competitive rides with routes from 22 to 70 miles
• Junior Stage Races – Competitive racing for youth and teens
• Children's race School Duel - Kids’ fun races for ages 3-17
• 5K and/or Family Fun Walk - A three-lap downtown walk/run on Sunday morning

Vendor Village in Downtown Redlands

Visitors are encouraged to head downtown on Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13, to experience the Community Alliance Medical Group’s Downtown Vendor Village. The Vendor Village will showcase local handmade artisans, small businesses, and food vendors offering everything from donuts and coffee to slushies and desserts. You’ll also find information booths, swag giveaways, service clubs, local breweries, interactive kids’ booths, event merchandise and the Community Corporate Sponsor Showcase.

Whether you're cheering on cyclists or just enjoying the atmosphere, there's something for the whole family.

Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

🏁 What is a Stage Race?

Men and women professional teams will complete in five days of racing. A stage race is a multi-day cycling competition where riders compete in different formats—time trials, road races, and criteriums—on successive days. The overall winner is determined by cumulative time across all stages, rewarding consistency, endurance, and strategy.

Meet riders from Redlands who are gearing up to compete.

📅 Race Schedule

Wednesday, April 9 – Stage 1: Time Trial
📍 Lake Perris Recreation Area

• 10:30 a.m. – Women (11.2 miles)
• 12:30 p.m. – Men (11.2 miles)

Thursday, April 10 – Stage 2: Onyx Summit Road Race
📍 Start: Hangar 24 / Finish: Hwy 38 at Onyx Summit

• 9:30 a.m. – Men (75.5 miles)
• 10:45 a.m. – Women (56.1 miles)

Friday, April 11 – Stage 3: Sand Canyon Circuit Race
📍 Sand Canyon Road, Mentone

• 8:30 a.m. – Women (41.4 miles)
• 10:40 a.m. – Men (55.2 miles)
• 1:15 p.m. – Juniors

Saturday, April 12 – Community Day + Stage 4 Criterium
📍 Downtown Redlands

• 6:30 a.m. – Fondo Registration Opens
• 7:00 am to 11:30 am - 73rd Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
• 8:00 a.m. – Fondo Ride (22–70 miles)
• 8:30 a.m. – School Duel Public Races
• 10:15 & 12:15 p.m. – BMX Shows
• 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m. – Junior Races
• 2:05 p.m. – Flag Ceremony
• 2:20 p.m. – Women’s Criterium
• 4:00 p.m. – Men’s Criterium

Sunday, April 13 – Final Stage & Criterium Festival
📍 Downtown Redlands

• 5:30 a.m. – Registration Opens
• 7:00 a.m. – Crafton Hills 5K
• 7:00 am to 11:30 am - 73rd Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
• 10:00 a.m. – Women’s Sunset Road Race (68.1 mi)
• 2:00 p.m. – Men’s Sunset Road Race (91.1 mi)
• 8:15 a.m.–3:55 p.m. – Novice, Masters, and Pro Criteriums throughout the day

🚧 Road Closures & No Parking Zones

Road closures in Redlands begin Friday, April 11, at 5 p.m. with Citrus Avenue closed between Orange Street and Seventh Street. Additional full-day and partial closures continue through Sunday.

Saturday, April 12 – All Day

• Citrus Ave – Orange to Olive
• Olive Ave – Citrus to Sixth
• Olive Ave – Cajon to Fourth
• Sixth St – State to Olive
• Vine St – Sixth to Fourth
• Cajon/Orange – Citrus to Olive
• Fourth St – Olive to Citrus

Sunday, April 13 – Multiple Time Blocks

🕖 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Citrus Ave – Seventh to Olive
• Olive Ave – Citrus to Vine
• Sixth St – State to Vine
• Vine St – Sixth to Fourth
• Cajon/Orange – Olive to Citrus

🕙 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Sunset Loop: Olive, San Mateo, Highland, Cajon, Garden, Sunset Dr.

🕚 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Cajon St – Vine to Olive
• Olive Ave – Cajon to Eureka
• Fourth St – Olive to Vine
• Vine St – Fourth to Cajon

🕐 All-day Sunday

• Citrus Ave – Orange to Olive

🕕 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• Olive Ave – Cajon to Sixth (Reserved Only)

🚫 No Parking Zones

Friday–Sunday:

• Olive Ave – Citrus to Vine
• Sixth St – Citrus to alley (Expo Area)
• Citrus Ave – Entire event area

Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.:

• Olive Ave – Citrus to Sixth
• 7th, 8th, 9th St – State to Citrus

Saturday All Day & Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.:

• Cajon – Vine to Olive
• Olive – Cajon to Fourth
• Fourth – Olive to Vine
• Vine – Fourth to Cajon

Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.:

• Various locations on the Sunset Loop including: Garden Street, Mariposa Drive, Henrietta Drive, Center Street, Ridge Street, Westwood Drive, Palo Alto Drive, Wabash Avenue, Cirtus Avenue, Redlands Blvd., Highland Avenue.

Plan ahead and follow posted signage and marshal instructions.

For the full schedule, race maps, and coverage throughout the weekend, visit redlandsclassic.com

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