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Heartbreak Hundred

May 24 2025

Lebec CA

Date Confirmed

Distances: 100 miles, 8,800 feet

Difficulty: Difficult terrain with longer, steeper hills

Limited to: 300 or less Participants

Stage #3 of the King of the Mountains Century Challenge! The Heartbreak Hundred is a beautiful and difficult century. The ride, which only has five turns, winds through high desert and alpine forest landscapes, passing through Los Padres National Forest and Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge.

The first ascent leads from Lebec to Frazier Park, followed by climbs to Mount Pinos and Apache Saddle. Then an awesome descent winds down a ridge dividing the huge Central Valley on the right and the Cuyama and Lockwood Valleys on the left.

A left turn on Highway 166 and another left turn on Highway 33 lead to Ventucopa. The route then continues through Cuyama Valley and starts climbing up Lockwood Valley, crossing the infamous «Heartbreak Hill». Eventually the course leads back to Frazier Park and down to Lebec.

100 miles with 8,800 feet of elevation gain!

Heartbreak Hundred

Start Located At: 612 Wainwright Ct, Lebec, CA 93243

Included

Entry includes 3 aid stations along the route; electronic chip timing with results posted online; post-ride snacks and drinks.

Everyone who completes Heartbreak as part of our King of the Mountains Century Challenge (after completing Mulholland Challenge and Breathless Agony) is eligible to purchase the coveted KOM finisher jersey.

Prize / Race Categories

Prizes for the King of the Mountains Century Challenge will be awarded at the Heartbreak event.

Facilities

Parking

Toilets

Pre-Packet Pickups

Support for Participants

Route Card

SAG Wagon

Roving Mechanical Support

Features

Course Timing