This Event:
March 10 @ 1:55 pm
Experience Lake Tahoe at its most breathtaking during America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride, returning Sunday, June 7, 2026. This beloved annual event welcomes more than 2,000 riders to circle the crystal‑blue shoreline on 35‑, 72‑, or 100‑mile fully supported road routes—each offering unforgettable alpine scenery, smooth lakeside stretches, and panoramic mountain views.
Event Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 — All‑day cycling event
Location: Scenic Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada Region
Start Line: Tahoe Blue Event Center, 75 US‑50, Stateline, NV 89449
Finish Line: UNR 4‑H Camp, 4‑H Camp Rd., Stateline, NV 89449
Distance Options
- 35‑mile ride — Available only to select fundraisers
- 72‑mile ride — Classic full loop around Lake Tahoe
- 100‑mile ride — Century ride with extended mileage and challenging climbs
The day begins at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline and winds clockwise around the lake, showcasing some of Tahoe’s most iconic vistas, from the deep blues of Emerald Bay to the sweeping overlooks of the East Shore. Riders are treated to well‑stocked rest stops, mechanical support, SAG assistance, and lively finish‑line festivities at the UNR 4‑H Camp.
More than just a cycling challenge, AMBBR supports Blood Cancer United, helping advance lifesaving research and patient services. Over nearly three decades, participants have raised more than $118 million—making this both a meaningful and memorable Tahoe tradition.
Route & Traffic Notes
Cyclists travel clockwise around the lake via US‑50, SR‑89, Hwy 89 to Truckee, SR‑28, and back to Stateline via Cave Rock Tunnel.
- Northbound SR‑89 near Baldwin Beach Rd will see delays from 6:30–8:30 a.m.
- Southbound SR‑89 remains open
- The right‑hand lane of US‑50 from Spooner Summit to Kahle Drive will be closed to vehicles for a protected cycling corridor.
Drivers should plan extra travel time on Sunday due to the the heavy cyclist presence and temporary traffic controls.
- 2026 Website: America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride 2026
- Registration: 2026 America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride
- Event Facebook page: America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride Facebook Page
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