The Redlands Bicycle Classic kicked into high gear Wednesday, April 9, with the first of more than a dozen races planned over a five-day period.
The 39th Classic opened with the Lake Perris Time Trials for women and men, an 11.2-mile race at the Lake Perris Recreation Area. Events continue daily through Sunday at various locations in the region.
In addition to the loop around the Perris reservoir, this year’s courses include a mountain climb along Highway 38 and a fun ride that will take riders as far as Yucaipa and Oak Glen.
Matthias Hermann, from Ulm, Germany, unloads bikes from the roof of a support vehicle prior to Stage 1 of the 39th Redlands Bicycle Classic at the Lake Perris Recreation Area on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The Lake Perris Time Trial for both the women and men’s divisions covered an 11.2-mile loop of the reservoir. The five-stage event ends Sunday, April 13, 2025 in downtown Redlands. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Cyclists make their way across the Lake Perris dam during Stage 1 of the 39th Redlands Bicycle Classic at the Lake Perris Recreation Area on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The Lake Perris Time Trial for both the women and men’s divisions covered an 11.2-mile loop of the reservoir. The five-stage event ends Sunday, April 13, 2025 in downtown Redlands. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Competitive Edge Racing mechanic Gus Lellman, from North Hampton, Massachusetts, carries bikes toward the starting line as cyclist Jennifer Tave rides back to the staging area during Stage 1 of the 39th Redlands Bicycle Classic at the Lake Perris Recreation Area on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The Lake Perris Time Trial for both the women and men’s divisions covered an 11.2-mile loop of the reservoir. The five-stage event ends Sunday, April 13, 2025 in downtown Redlands. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Cyclist Katerina Gregoriou prepares to take off out of the starting gate during Stage 1 of the 39th Redlands Bicycle Classic at the Lake Perris Recreation Area on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The Lake Perris Time Trial for both the women and men’s divisions covered an 11.2-mile loop of the reservoir. The five-stage event ends Sunday, April 13, 2025 in downtown Redlands. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
A cyclist warms up on a bike path prior to Stage 1 of the 39th Redlands Bicycle Classic at the Lake Perris Recreation Area on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The Lake Perris Time Trial for both the women and men’s divisions covered an 11.2-mile loop of the reservoir. The five-stage event ends Sunday, April 13, 2025 in downtown Redlands. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
A cyclist in the women’s group gets help cooling off prior to starting Stage 1of the 39th Redlands Bicycle Classic at the Lake Perris Recreation Area on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The Lake Perris Time Trial for both the women and men’s divisions covered an 11.2-mile loop of the reservoir. The five-stage event ends Sunday, April 13, 2025 in downtown Redlands. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
A cyclist warms up on a bike path prior to Stage 1 of the 39th Redlands Bicycle Classic at the Lake Perris Recreation Area on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The Lake Perris Time Trial for both the women and men’s divisions covered an 11.2-mile loop of the reservoir. The five-stage event ends Sunday, April 13, 2025 in downtown Redlands. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Cyclist Galen Bolard heads across the top of the Lake Perris dam at the start of Stage 1 of the 39th Redlands Bicycle Classic at the Lake Perris Recreation Area on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The Lake Perris Time Trial for both the women and men’s divisions covered an 11.2-mile loop of the reservoir. The five-stage event ends Sunday, April 13, 2025 in downtown Redlands. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
A pair of fishermen watch as a cyclist races across the top of the Lake Perris dam during Stage 1 of the 39th Redlands Bicycle Classic at the Lake Perris Recreation Area on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The Lake Perris Time Trial for both the women and men’s divisions covered an 11.2-mile loop of the reservoir. The five-stage event ends Sunday, April 13, 2025 in downtown Redlands. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
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Matthias Hermann, from Ulm, Germany, unloads bikes from the roof of a support vehicle prior to Stage 1 of the 39th Redlands Bicycle Classic at the Lake Perris Recreation Area on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The Lake Perris Time Trial for both the women and men’s divisions covered an 11.2-mile loop of the reservoir. The five-stage event ends Sunday, April 13, 2025 in downtown Redlands. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
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Organizers expect more than 35,000 participants and spectators at this year’s events. Here’s a look at some of the schedule highlights:
Thursday, April 10: The Trex Onyx Summit Road Race starts at Hangar 24 and ends on Highway 38 at Onyx Summit.
Friday, April 11: The Redlands Community Hospital Sand Canyon Circuit Race starts and finishes on Sand Canyon Road, north of Crafton Hills Drive.
Saturday, April 12: The Redlands community gets in on the action with the traditional Stater Bros. Charities Public Races and School Duel, the latter a race for area school children, as well as the SERVPRO Legends’ Fondo by Ride Yourself Fit.
Sunday, April 13: The day starts with the Crafton Hills College 5k Run and Family Fun Walk at 7 a.m., followed by one of the most popular events, the Shimano Criterium in downtown Redlands.
For more information and race start times, see redlandsclassic.com.
