Events/Ridgecrest Desert Classic

Ridgecrest Desert Classic 13 km

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Date
Sat, 14 Nov 2026
Start
09:50
Venue
Cerro Coso Community College, Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest, Kern County
Countdown
November

The short one: a quick 13 km loop with a single aid station and a finish down Blacks. Easy to fit in, and a good way to get a taste of the event.

Key facts
01Only one aid station, around mile 5.5, so carry what you need
02No USA Cycling permit required
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The course

The route

Ridgecrest
Distance13.2km
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate14.0 km
Weather

Mid-November, Ridgecrest

20°CTypical high
8°CTypical low
0°CColdest in 20 years
8%Days with rain

Highs around 20°C and lows around 8°C, but it has dropped to 0°C. Rain on 8% of days. Pack for the cold end, not the average.

NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results

Course verified. Results not yet available.

Organiser
OrganiserHigh Sierra Cyclists
Running since2013
Training

Training for the Ridgecrest Desert Classic 13 km

We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.

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What a Ridgecrest Desert Classic 13 km plan targets
Typical sessions
13 km
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Terrain and skills practice specific to the course
Not a generic schedule
Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
Adapts every week as Beina learns how you respond
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