Keyesville Classic 2027

Keyesville Classic MTB Weekend

One Bike. Two Disciplines. Choose Your Challenge.

The Keyesville Classic is a two-day mountain bike festival in California's Southern Sierra that combines Cross Country and SuperD Downhill into the All-Mountain Stage Race (AMSR).

Whether you're chasing an overall championship, racing a single event, or simply looking for an unforgettable weekend on one of California's most historic mountain bike courses, there's a race for every rider.

 Saturday

Sprint Lap 3-Mile Individual Time Trial

Start your weekend with a fast, exciting Sprint Lap.

Individual rider starts

One lap

Opening stage of both AMSR Classic and AMSR Lite

SuperD Downhill

AMSR Riders Race Stage 1 Stage 1 counts toward your AMSR overall score

SuperD Enduro Riders Race Stage 1 & Stage 2 Fastest combined elapsed time wins

 SuperD Enduro Awards will be presented Saturday afternoon.

After racing, enjoy the venue, practice the trails, visit vendors, camp with friends, and join us Saturday evening for our community fundraising dinner.

 Sunday

5K Trail Run 9:00 AM

Kick off Sunday morning with a scenic trail run through the beautiful Keyesville Recreation Area.

 Cross Country Racing 10:15 AM

Choose the course that fits your riding style.

Keyesville Classic XC 16 Miles

Two laps of the legendary 8-mile Classic Loop

Technical singletrack

Punchy climbs

Fast, rewarding descents

The original Keyesville experience

Keyesville Lite XC 6 Miles

Two laps of the 3-mile Lite Loop

Perfect for newer racers, juniors, and riders wanting a shorter challenge

 All-Mountain Stage Race (AMSR)

AMSR Classic One Bike. Three Stages.

Includes:

Sprint Lap

SuperD Stage 1

Classic XC (16 Miles)

Overall standings are determined using a 25-point scoring system based on finishing position in each stage.

Classes

Open / Expert Men

Open / Expert Women

Sport Men

Sport Women

Vintage Class

E-Bike Open Men

E-Bike Open Women

AMSR Lite Experience the excitement of the stage race in a more approachable format.

Includes:

Sprint Lap

SuperD Stage 1

Lite XC (6 Miles)

Overall standings are determined using

Classes Men 17U Women 17U Men 18+ Women 18+ Vintage Men  Cross Country Classes Classic XC Open / Expert Men Open / Expert Women Sport Men Sport Women Vintage Class E-Bike Open Men E-Bike Open Women Lite XC Men 17U Women 17U Men 18+ Women 18+  AMSR Scoring Each stage awards points using a 25-point scale.

Points are earned in:

Sprint Lap SuperD Stage 1 Cross Country The rider with the highest combined point total is crowned AMSR Champion.

Tie Breaker Big Ring Drag Race

❤️ Why Race Keyesville? Since 1988, the Keyesville Classic has been one of California's original mountain bike destinations.

Enjoy:

Legendary trails Friendly competition Free camping Saturday night fundraising dinner Vendors and community atmosphere Racing for every skill level Whether you're competing for an AMSR title, racing Vintage, riding an E-Bike, tackling your first XC event, or simply spending the weekend outdoors, the Keyesville Classic offers something for everyone.

One Bike. Three Stages. One Champion. See you at the Keyesville Classic.