2026 Race Calendar

Five races. One season. The UCI's experiment in second chances — or a very public humiliation, depending on how you look at it. Seven riders. One shot.

UCI 2.25 stages

Redlands Classic

March 18–22, 2026 · Redlands, California

GC: Ranchero P11 +1:31

IN PROGRESS

The traditional season opener for North American pro cycling. Five stages through the Inland Empire, finishing with the famous Oak Glen climb. Dead Horses' first race as a team.

Results

Prologue (ITT)Montreau P47 +1:42 | Ranchero P18 +0:52 | Pirata DNF (mechanical)

Stage 1 (Flat)Martell P8 | Team GC: Ranchero P14 +1:44

Stage 2 (Mountains)Pirata P3 | Ranchero P12 | Team GC: Ranchero P11 +1:31

UCI 2.25 stages

Tour of the Gila

April 24–28, 2026 · Silver City, New Mexico

UPCOMING

One of the hardest stage races in North America, featuring brutal mountain stages in the Gila Wilderness. A key test for the team's climbers.

UCI 2.24 stages

Joe Martin Stage Race

May 1–4, 2026 · Fayetteville, Arkansas

UPCOMING

A classic Ozark Mountains stage race with a mix of flat and hilly terrain. Good opportunity for Martell on the flat stages.

UCI 1.11 stage

Philadelphia Cycling Classic

June 7, 2026 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

UPCOMING

The legendary one-day race on the Manayunk Wall. Brutal, fast, and unforgiving. Clyde Dale's home race.

UCI 2.17 stages

Tour of Missouri

September 5–11, 2026 · Missouri

UPCOMING

The season finale. Seven stages through the Show-Me State. The team's biggest race of the year — and the one Hans Verbeek has been building toward from the start.