The Bovine Classic

The Bovine Classic Gravel Ride
October 25, 2025 • Atascadero, CA

Join us for America's 4th-Hardest, Cow-Themed Gravel Ride... in a California Wine Region... That's Not Called Napa or Sonoma.

The Bovine Classic isn't just another gravel event -- it's a celebration where serious cycling meets unserious fun in the stunning Paso Robles wine country. With three routes catering to different adventure levels (The Big Bovine, The Feisty, and The Happy Bovine), you'll experience a perfect mix of dusty backroads and buttery smooth tarmac.

Recently named one of Bicycling Magazine's top-10 "Must-Ride Gravel Races for 2025," the Bovine Classic combines world-class riding with radical hospitality. Expect fully supported routes, creative aid stations, local wines, craft beers, and a festival atmosphere that'll have you planning your return before you've finished your post-ride celebration.

Schedule

10/23/25: Pre-Ride, Special Winemaker Vineyard Supper at Royal Nonesuch Wines
10/24/25: Pre-Ride, Packet Pick-Up Festival
10/25/25: Event Day. Post-ride party with food, drinks, live band, podium awards

Other Details

Limited to 675 riders
Routes: 25-95 miles
Mixed surface terrain (dirt, tarmac, single-track)
Recommended tire width: 38-42c

We'll have a link our website 8 weeks prior to this year's Bovine Classic.

Where To Stay

There are plenty of hotels and airbnb properties to stay in both Paso Robles and Atascadero. You'll find a list of regional properties at thebovineclassic.com, starting in February 2025.

Get a jump on room reservations at Visit Atascadero and Travel Paso Robles