August 13, 2026
Host
So, you've seen the news. The Cadence Collective Classic. Fourteen hundred kilometers, women only, and it's happening right here in Southern California. I'll be honest, this event scares me a little.
Guest
Scares you? In what way? I mean, I look at the start list and I'm just in awe. It's a who's who of the sport.
Host
The sheer scale of it. Eight hundred seventy miles in one go. The distance is scary, but it's also the intensity of the field. Meagan Killinen, Jana Kesselhaur, Fiona Kolberg... these aren't just riders, they're forces of nature converging on San Dimas.
Guest
It's a summit meeting. You have the Tour Divide record holder lining up against the current and past Transcontinental Race winners. And don't forget Rinko Soma, the Shizuoka 1000k champion. The depth is unprecedented.
Host
Right! And it grew from this small group, the Cadence Collective, connecting women over 45 in SoCal. Now it's a movement, and their riders are dominating the ultra scene. This is their home race.
Guest
It's a brilliant format too. A cloverleaf, with four brutal loops all coming back to a central hub at Bonelli Bluffs. That hub becomes a village, with food, sleep, drop bags. It's a strategic nightmare and a logistical dream.
Host
A strategic nightmare is right. The loops hit the San Bernardino National Forest, the high desert, the mountains, and the coast. The terrain variety will just shred legs. And the brevet option, with a 105-hour time limit, adds a whole other layer for riders just seeking that personal completion.
Guest
It makes it accessible, in a terrifying sort of way. You can race the pros or find your own limit. And with Lifetime TV producing a documentary, the personal stories are going to be front and center.
Host
I know! Lifetime as the platinum sponsor is a huge deal. It signals this isn't just a niche cycling event. It's a human drama. And with Campagnolo, Pearl Izumi, Muc-Off all backing it, the support is world-class.
Guest
So, you're dot-watching this, right? I bet you'll be glued to the tracker, watching these women dismantle those four loops. Any early predictions?
Host
Predictions are foolish with this field. But I will say, watch the international teams from France, Germany, Spain, and South Korea. They're not coming to sightsee. This is a proving ground. It's going to be a beautiful, brutal, and historic five days. I can't wait to watch it unfold.