SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Cyclists of all abilities have been invited to experience the ride of a lifetime on Sunday, June 7, 2026, as America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride returns to Lake Tahoe. Uniting breathtaking scenery, an unforgettable challenge, and a powerful call to action, every pedal supports Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society). Funds raised advance the organization’s mission to cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families.
Recently ranked top ten in USA Today’s “Best Road Cycling Event” Readers’ Choice Awards, America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride continues to earn national recognition as one of the country’s premier cycling experiences. For more than three decades, nearly 35,000 cyclists have answered the call — raising more than $118 million to fuel lifesaving research and support for blood cancer patients and families.
More than 2,000 riders are taking part in the 33rd annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride—Lake Tahoe—on Sunday, June 7. Organizers say they are deeply grateful to Tahoe Basin and Truckee residents, visitors, and motorists for helping keep everyone safe by sharing the road.
Event schedule: Riders start at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nev., at 6:00 a.m. and finish at the UNR 4-H Camp, also in Stateline, between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Traffic impacts: The ride travels clockwise around Lake Tahoe via U.S. 50, Emerald Bay Road, SR-89, SR-28, and back on U.S. 50 through Cave Rock Tunnel. Expect delays along the route, especially on Emerald Bay Road. Northbound Emerald Bay Road will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.(near Baldwin Beach Road). Southbound SR-89 will remain open. Additionally, the right lane of U.S. 50 from Spooner Summit to Kahle Drive will be closed to vehicles to provide a safe corridor for cyclists.
Travel advisory: If you plan to travel clockwise around Lake Tahoe on Sunday, June 7, please allow extra time—especially during the 6:30–8:30 a.m. Emerald Bay Road closure.
“America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride offers a standout cycling experience and the joy of knowing that you’re powering progress for blood cancer patients and their families,” said E. Anders Kolb, MD, president and CEO of Blood Cancer United, who conquered the ride last year. “Blood Cancer United invites all cyclists — not just elite athletes — to join us on June 7 and help turn determination into discoveries and miles into momentum.”
Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Tahoe’s crystal‑blue waters and alpine peaks, the event offers a fully supported course, a welcoming community, and an opportunity for cyclists to challenge themselves while making a tangible impact. Cyclists can participate solo, form teams, ride in honor of loved ones, or take part virtually proving that every mile, anywhere, counts.