Back for our third year, the 2024 edition returns to Albany, CA! The event offers THREE routes (with ride leaders) of varying distances. The event start & end is located in the parking lot of Mary and Joe's Sporting Goods on San Pablo Ave, in Albany CA, with support from Mr. Dewie's Cashew Creamery and Hot Shop burritos next door.
Riders will be able to grab coffee & donuts in the morning, and then be treated to ice cream, drinks, and burritos after they finish!
Coffee & donuts will be available at 8:30AM for the first wave of those doing the long route (9:00AM departure), and will remain available for the Medium (9:30AM Departure) and Short (10:30AM Departure) riders.
Short Route - (10:30AM Departure)
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For riders looking for a casual, no drop ride
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~ 1.5hrs
Medium Route - (9:30AM Departure)
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For riders looking for a steady-paced ride of 15 - 17mph average
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~ 2.5 - 3hrs
Long Route - (9:00AM Departure)
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For experienced group riders
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Minimal regroups, average speed 17 - 20mph.
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This ride group is not a race and riders must follow all rules of the road - stop signs, stop lights, pedestrians. Ride leaders will guide the speed and behavior of the group.
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~3.25 - 4hrs
All ticket sales and GoFundMe donations support Monarch Racing's 2025 season. Monarch Racing has two teams in 2025. Our domestic elite women's road team, in its third year, is based in the Bay Area, and provides complete support and mentorship for ambitious women seeking to race at the highest professional level in the U.S. New in 2025 is Monarch Racing Development - a road team of 14 U19 girls and non-binary riders hailing from Marin, Oakland, Berkeley, El Cerrito, and Sunol.
The team commits to empowering youth in our community by hosting clinics, group rides, and skill-based events for U19 girls, youth riders, and adults. We were recognized by USA Cycling with the Innovation Grant in fall of 2024, acknowledging our impact on growing cycling with innovative programs.
100% of your donations and tickets support both our teams' race & season expenses and cover the costs associated with community events.