Ride the infamous Lobster Ride in the San Gabriel Mountains with full support from Adobo Velo. These are the same legendary roads featured in the 2019 Tour of California, where Tadej Pogačar claimed his first UCI World Tour victory.
Choose your challenge:
• Short Claw “T-Rex” Route-
Skipped arm day but still 80 miles with 8,800 feet of climbing. (still earns full KOM credit)
• The Lobster –
101 miles with 13,000 feet of climbing, the ultimate test for the brave
The remote nature of this route and limited SAG support used to be one of the biggest barriers to attempting the Lobster. Now, with full support from Adobo Velo, you can ride it with confidence. This is a true bucket-list ride for many Adoobos.
2 Routes to choose from:
Both Short Claw and Full Lobster earn KOM credit
Registration closes MARCH 1, 2026
For both routes, the 2 KOM Strava segments will be on GMR and Hwy 39. Click on the segments for more details
One of the original routes of the Tour de Francis. Ride 100 miles with 10,000 feet of climbing through the stunning high-altitude climb of Dawson Saddle and the dramatic desert canyon of Devil’s Punchbowl
Registration 5:00am
Riders meeting 5:45am
Rolling 6:00am
William J. McAdam Park 38115 30th St E, Palmdale, CA 93550
Two things the grand tours in Europe have in common:
1) Epic mountain climbs
2) Breathtaking ocean views
Watch out for world tour pros, movie stars and stunning ocean views riding 99 miles with 9,800 feet of climbing on some of the best world-class roads Malibu has to offer.
Registration 5:00am
Riders meeting 5:45am
Rolling 6:00am
Pedal and Pints, 156 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
We use Strava to verify completion of a route. Follow these steps to participate:
Be an Adobo Velo member
Create a Strava account and join the Abobo Velo KOM Challenge Club
Complete the registration form for the KOM Challenge stage
Check-in at registration
Wear your Adobo Velo kit
Our club strives to be good citizens. Show courtesy and respect to residents, motorists, pedestrians, and fellow cyclists. When you wear your jersey you are representing ALL of Adobo Velo. Be discreet and respectful when nature calls. Obey traffic laws. Don’t litter. We are All Ambassadors of cycling
Enjoy an epic ride in the mountains with the comradery and support of your Adobo Velo Brothers and Sisters.
Recover and fuel up at the SAG stops. You are going up to burn more than 5,000 calories
Take memorable photos and videos #adodovelokom
Upload your ride to Strava
Ride all three stages and wear your KOM jersey at the next picnic ride!
THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING