NEWS: Wards Ferry Cancelled, but Regalado and Copper Valley are on and a part of the new Foothill Omnium. We've added a 65+ category at Copper Valley, and both races are online and available on BikeReg today!
The NCNCA and the SCNCA proudly present The California State Championship Races: San Ardo Road Race & Manhattan Beach Grand Prix. The NCNCA will host the California State Road Championship and SNCNA will host the California State Criterium Championship. More information will be forthcoming in the next couple of weeks, but thank you to the NCNCA-SCNCA State Championship Committee for getting this organized with our race promoters.
SCNCA & South Bay Wheelman Foundation
Manhattan Beach Grand Prix
Sunday, July 12th, 2026
NCNCA & Velo Promo
San Ardo Road Race
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Save the Dates! Make sure to check our NCNCA & SCNCA Event Calendars, follow our socials & sign up for the NCNCA and SCNCA newsletters.
With only 31 riders 3 hours before deadline, and only half of last year's cancelled race, the Leesville Gap race of 2026 is cancelled. It won't be back again. Sorry. I hope we do better with Wards Ferry, Regalado, Copper Valley and Watsonville in the next two months. Our CalCup races in August and September will be taking place as scheduled. (With the possible exception of University RR).
Update: Due to low registration, Velo Promo@has decided to cancel this race.
One of the best ways to support @velopromo , who has been the backbone of Northern California racing (and beyond), is to come on out a race your bike! Coming up this Saturday, April 25 in Williams, CA is one of the most unique road races. Leesville Gap Road Race was gravel racing before there was gravel racing! Along the 62 mile course, there are 3 gravel sections that can be ridden on a road bike! Race needs 100 riders to make this race possible. Pre-Register on Bike Reg closes on Wednesday, April 22nd at 11:59 pm. NCNCA Event Calendar has Strava Course links, race flyer and registration links. NCNCA Calendar link in the profile bio. 100 riders is necessary for this race to start.
After more than five decades of shaping the Northern California cycling scene, 2026 marks the final full season for = @velopromo ❤️ 🚴‍♂️ Swipe for some of those famous podium pics throughtou the years :) >>>>
For so many of us, these races have been more than just events, they’ve been the backbone to growth in the sport. From first race nerves, standing on the Hammer podium with backdrops behind the, countless memories were made thanks to the dedication and passion of Robert and Velo Promo.
Hammer has been proud to support these events over the years—fueling riders, showing up with tents and banners, and standing alongside teams like Hammer SuperMasters, Team 53x11, Davis Phinney Foundation, Red Peloton, ThirstyBear, and so many more who’ve been part of this incredible community.
Now it’s our turn to give back.
Velo Promo is working to close out their legacy the right way—continuing races through 2026, supporting the NorCal racing community, and aiming to wrap things up without outstanding expenses. If you’ve ever pinned on a number at one of their events, cheered from the sidelines, or grabbed a sample of Hammer on race day, we encourage you to support.
👉 Donate at link in bio!!
Let’s help them go out on a high note 🙌
And in the meantime—show up, race hard, volunteer, and keep this community strong.
Thank you, Velo Promo, for 54 unforgettable years.
THE COPPEROPOLIS ROAD RACE: What can one say about this iconic NorCal Road Race!? Whatever you may have heard or experienced, it may or may not be true but this is one of @velopromo “classics”. 45 years of “The Paris-Roubaix of California” the day before Easter on Saturday, April 4th in Milton, CA. Come and test yourself on one of the hardest races in NorCal, the scenery makes up for it. Junior Categories are available! Pre-Reg closes Wednesday, April 1st at 11:59 pm. on Bike Reg for info the NCNCA website calendar.
Original Merced Criterium by @velopromo . Sunday, March 1, 2026 - Downtown Merced
Follow up Snelling Road Race with some fast laps around the Old Courthouse! Make it a full weekend of racing with Velo Promo in Central California.
Help promoters plan for their events by pre-registering on Bike Reg, All Race Flyer, Strava Course, and Registration links on NCNCA Website or link đź”— in profile bio. Pre-Reg Closes Wed. 2/25 at 11:59 p.m.
A Northern California classic, Snelling Road Race by @velopromo is coming up on Saturday, February 28th! Come on out for some real road racing among the Almond Blossoms in California’s Central Valley, 11.7 mile loop, course is closed to oncoming traffic, both lanes available for racing. There will be two flights, with Pro Women and Men in the second wave, Junior specific categories in the 1st wave with Open and Master categories throughout both waves.
Help promoters plan for their events by pre-registering on Bike Reg. All Race Flyers, Strava Course, and Registration links on NCNCA Website. Discounted Prices end Sunday, 2/22 at 11:59 p.m. Pre-Reg Closes Wed. 2/25 at 11:59 p.m.
📸 @gbeliera
🚴🏼❄️ Message from @velopromo ❄️ 🚴🏼
The Copper Valley Circuit Race, scheduled for this Sunday the 22nd, has been postponed due to weather related low turnout (half of last year). While the weather day of should now be okay, our equipment and trailer and van are also buried in snow with more on the way. With low numbers, we cannot afford to do the race.
Our plan is to postpone the event to Sunday April 12, Sunday May 31, or Sunday June 14, none of which have conflicting road events. We are currently in contact with the Junior Series about which date would be best for them (as the race is a points event for Juniors). Once we set a date, riders for this Sunday will automatically be entered for that date, but those that can’t make it can request a credit for another VP race this year by emailing [email protected]. We can make other arrangements as well.
Why, you may ask, did we go ahead with a smaller turnout at Pine Flat? Because it was a two day affair with Cantua Creek, and riders may not have come that distance for one day at all.
Please contact your friends and teammates about the postponement. Spread the word via social media as well. I’ll be at the race site in Copperopolis all day Sunday to catch riders that miss this information.
