Immerse yourself in the scenic beauty and cycling culture of Northern California at Bicycles & Bluegrass 2026. Held on November 7–8, this USA Cycling Foundation event brings together cyclists from across the nation for a weekend filled with camaraderie and competitive riding through some of the Bay Area's most stunning landscapes. The centerpiece of the weekend is Rosewood Sand Hill, where participants will start and finish their rides amidst lush surroundings. On Saturday, choose between two routes: The Short ride covers 27.7 miles with nearly three thousand feet of climbing around Woodside, offering a mix of challenging ascents and descents for riders looking to test their skills on varied terrain. For the more experienced cyclists, the Long route extends over 63.1 miles, scaling 6,770 feet through Pescadero's winding roads. Sunday offers three options: The Short ride features an intimate session with Kate Courtney, a World Champion and Olympian, covering 15.6 miles with 877 feet of climbing. Riders can also join the Female Sports Science Brunch & Panel following their ride at Rosewood Sand Hill from 11:00 AM to noon. The Medium route mirrors Saturday’s Short distance but adds an extra layer of scenic enjoyment around Woodside, while the Long Sunday ride challenges riders with a grueling yet rewarding 45 miles and over five thousand feet of elevation gain. Bicycles & Bluegrass promises not just competition and fitness goals, but also community building and support for American cycling. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience world-class riding in one of America’s most picturesque regions.
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9:00 AM Saturday Long Option
Nov 07, 2026
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9:00 AM Saturday Short Option
Nov 07, 2026
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9:00 AM Sunday Long Option
Nov 07, 2026
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9:00 AM Sunday Medium Option
Nov 07, 2026
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9:00 AM Sunday Short Option - She Sends Foundation: Ride with Kate Courtney + Female Sports Science Brunch & Panel
Nov 07, 2026
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Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Menlo Park.
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9.0° / 17.2°
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7.2° / 15.3°
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Avg sunshine hours
7h 53m
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Avg rainfall
2.8 mm
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Avg wind speed
5.8 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Low (2.0)
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Humidity
74.1%
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Sunrise
07:48
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Sunset
17:58
About Menlo Park
Learn more about the host city, Menlo Park.
Menlo Park is a city in San Mateo County in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, United States. Located at the eastern edge of the county, It is bordered by San Francisco Bay on the north and east; East Palo Alto, Palo Alto, and Stanford to the south; and Atherton, North Fair Oaks, and Redwood City to the west. It had 33,780 residents at the 2020 United States census. Part of Silicon Valley, it is home to the corporate headquarters of Meta Platforms, and is where Google, Roblox Corporation, Round Table Pizza, and SRI International were founded. The train station holds the record as the oldest continually operating train station in California. It is one of the most educated cities in California and the United States; nearly 70% of residents over 25 have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
