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.
Course & Travel Notes
The Keyesville Classic takes place in early February at Lake Isabella, California, so pack layers for cool morning temperatures around 34°F that should warm up to the low 60s by afternoon. You'll want to arrive early for the 9:30 AM start time—sunrise is at 6:43 AM—and keep in mind the venue sits at 2,543 feet elevation, which might affect your warm-up routine. Flying in? Meadows Field is your nearest airport, about 34 miles from the race location, so budget some travel time from there to the venue.
⛰️ 2,543 ft elevation☀️ Typically 62°F / 34°F✈️ Meadows Field (BFL) — 34.4 mi
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 16.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lake Isabella, CA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Keyesville Classic 2027 2027 — Lake Isabella, CA?
Keyesville Classic 2027 2027 — Lake Isabella, CA takes place on October 16, 2027. The race is held in Lake Isabella, California.
Where is Keyesville Classic 2027 2027 — Lake Isabella, CA held?
Keyesville Classic 2027 2027 — Lake Isabella, CA is held at 155 Keyesville in Lake Isabella, California.
Where can I find hotels near Keyesville Classic 2027 2027 — Lake Isabella, CA?
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