📅 October 16–17, 2027
📍 Keyesville Recreation Area, near Lake Isabella, CA
🔥 THE KEYESVILLE CLASSIC RETURNS
It's time to gear up for one of California's most legendary off-road weekends — the Keyesville Classic is back, now in an all-new All-Mountain Stage Race (AMSR) format! Join us for a full weekend of mountain biking, running, camping, and community fun in the beautiful Kern River Valley.
🏔️ NEW FORMAT — THE ALL-MOUNTAIN STAGE RACE
The Keyesville Classic has been reimagined as a two-day, multi-stage race. Saturday features a Sprint Lap and a SuperD Downhill stage; Sunday features the Classic/Lite XC stage. AMSR racers combine times across all stages for overall All-Mountain standings, or riders can enter individual stages a la carte.
🏆 RACE CATEGORIES & PRICING
| Category | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Lap | Saturday | Short, punchy timed lap |
| SuperD Downhill | Saturday | Gravity stage race |
| AMSR Classic / AMSR Lite | Sat + Sun | Combined stage times, eligible for overall awards |
| Classic XC / Lite XC | Sunday | Cross-country race |
| 5K Trail Run | Sunday | 100% of proceeds go to charity |
| Future Champions Kids Race | Saturday | Free — ribbons & snacks |
See the Course and Classes page for full category details and the All-Mountain Rules page for the complete rulebook.
📆 EVENT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY – OCTOBER 16
- 🚵 Rider Check-In – 8:00 AM
- 🧒 Future Champions Kids Race – 9:00 AM
- 🏁 Sprint Lap – 10:00 AM
- ⛰️ SuperD Downhill – 1:00 PM
- ⛺ Free Camping opens (first-come, first-served)
- 🔥 Evening Dinner by Sam Ames & The Gear Grinder Grill – $30
SUNDAY – OCTOBER 17
- 🏃 5K Trail Run – 9:00 AM
- 🚵 Classic XC / AMSR Classic – 10:00 AM
- 🚵 Lite XC / AMSR Lite – 10:30 AM
- 🏆 Awards Ceremony – 12:30 PM
⛺ LODGING & CAMPING OPTIONS
ON-SITE CAMPING
- Free primitive camping available at the venue (first-come, first-served)
- Overflow meadow camping available just down the road
- RV Delivery Options:
- Tim's Trailers – multiple RV models available
- Camping on the Kern – family-owned setup & delivery service
HOTELS IN LAKE ISABELLA
- Lakeview Motel – Affordable stay with free Wi-Fi & parking
- Barewood Inn & Suites – Pet-friendly with comfortable rooms
- Isabella Motel – Cozy, with in-room kitchenettes
- Oakridge Ranch Guesthouses – A-frame & guesthouse rentals, highly rated
HOTELS IN KERNVILLE
- Sequoia Lodge – Riverside, highly rated, great value
- Piazza's Pine Cone Inn – Boutique-style inn
- Kern Riverfront Lodge – Budget-friendly, right on the river
- Whispering Pines Lodge – Suites, fireplaces, pool & kitchenettes
- Corral Creek Lodge – Pet-friendly, outdoor access along the river
- Kernville Inn – Historic motel near the river and town center
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