Climate Ride Desert Trifecta: Death Valley, Valley of Fire, and Red Rock Canyon is a road cycling race on March 4–8, 2027 in Missoula, MT.
Three amazing desert rides, one incredible week. Five days of desert riding through three legendary landscapes: Death Valley’s salt flats and towering peaks, the fiery red sandstone of Valley of Fire, and the dramatic cliffs of Red Rock Canyon. Camp under some of the darkest skies in the country, ride nearly empty roads, and experience the American desert at its most spectacular, Climate Ride style.
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
45°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Missoula 2 Ne, 2 mi from the venue.
Population
75,600
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,168 ft
Nearest Airport
MSO
Missoula Montana Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Climate Ride Desert Trifecta: Death Valley, Valley of Fire, and Red Rock Canyon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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Climate Ride Desert Trifecta: Death Valley, Valley of Fire, and Red Rock Canyon
Mar 4, 2027