Note:  You must register in advance for this ride- registration closes at noon on Thursday before the ride.  There is no late registration or day-of-event registration.  You must be a member of both PCH Randonneurs and RUSA in order to register. 

This is a new 600k route for 2026.  It is designed to be relatively flat and also logistically simple.  About half the ride is on class 1 bike paths.  

The ride starts in Rosemead at the Quality Inn- riders are encouraged to book a room here for the Saturday overnight.  The hotel has set up a group rate for us with a very reasonable price of $109 per night.  Use this link to access the group rate: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/XP19M9.  It will come up as 3 nights, but you can edit which nights you want before you book the room.  That way you can choose if you also want to stay on Friday night (so the start is easier) and/or Sunday night (if you want to sleep before heading home).

Day 1, the first 388 km, is based on our Pasadena/Upper SART 300k route, with additional km added on the lower SART and in Irvine.  This segment finishes back at the Quality Inn for the overnight control, where we will provide you with hot food.  You are welcome to leave a small drop bag with the volunteers at the ride start- they will have it for you when you arrive at the overnight control.

Day 2, about 215 km, heads north up the SGRT, then west on the foothill route through Pasadena and Glendale.  Next you will do a little loop through Griffith Park and work your way back to the Rio Hondo Trail via Eagle Rock and South Pasadena.  The final river trail segment heads down to Long Beach on the Lario Trail and comes back up to Rosemead on the SGRT.

This is a minimally supported ride.  Food will be provided at the overnight control and at the finish.  Other than that, riders must obtain their own food and water out on the course.  There are many parks, minimarts, fast food restaurants, etc. on the route.  There is no SAG- if you need to abandon you will need to find your own way back to the start.

Full lights and reflective gear are required.  Please see Article 10 of the RUSA Rules for Riders.