About the race
North America's biggest cycling festival, racing across every discipline plus a massive expo at Laguna Seca. Mid-April.
Typical weather
April is spring racing weather: mild but unpredictable, with a real chance of wind, rain, or a surprise warm spell.
Who it favors
Mountain biking favours riders with handling and repeatable power. Time is won and lost in the technical sections and short, sharp climbs, not in smooth steady efforts.