PHIL'S COOKIE FONDO
PHIL'S COOKIE FONDO

Route Options

 
 

Saturday - October 25th

Join us for the very chill Chamois Butt’r Shakeout Ride and Costume Contest at 11:00A. Or if you’re looking for longer routes and more climbing while you’re in town, we have two “Bake Your Own” route suggestions that are unmarked and unsupported (but highly endorsed) that you can follow on your own schedule.

 

Sunday, October 26th

Our four amazing ride options all return for 2025! From the 20-mile Mini-Chip, to the 100+ mile Double Fudge for the crazies out there, there's something for everyone! Join us for a joyous celebration of bikes, hills and cookies.

 

Saturday Overview

 

CHAMOIS BUTT’R SHAKEOUT RIDE - 16 Mi.

Back for 2024! Chamois Butt’r is hosting a shakeout ride and costume contest. Join us on a simple out-and-back loop, wear something silly, and the winner gets a year’s supply of Chamois Butt’r and goodr sunglasses.

BAKE YOUR OWN (unsupported) SUGAR COOKIE and Chocolate Chip routes - 45 and 56 Mi.

Want to see more of Malibu while you’re in town? Here are two routes that might enjoy, with fun climbs like Stunt and Fernwood. Just make sure you don’t wear yourself out for the main event, and you get to packet pickup before we close at 3 PM.

Sunday Overview

 

Mini Chip - 20 Mi

The New Mini Chip Route gives families, recreational riders and anyone that hates climbing the opportunity to enjoy the Cookie Fondo...minus all the crazy climbing.

Sugar Cookie - 49Mi

The Sugar Cookie is our shortest route, but don't think it'll be easy. It starts up Westlake Blvd, where you'll pray around every turn that the climb will be over. Enjoy a fun descent to the Pacific on Mulholland Hwy, and some beach views before you head back inland for Potrero—the toughest climb of the weekend.

Chocolate Chip - 83 Mi

The Chocolate Chip is our most popular ride. Experience the best that Southern Calfornia has to offer, with a total of four climbs. This is a serious route with serious altitude gain--not for beginners. This is the recommended Fondo distance.

Double Fudge - 103 Mi

The Double Fudge, nearly crazy by all measurable standards. This route will test your endurance, climbing legs and will power. Designed by Phil himself, survive this route and you'll have something to brag about. Don't sign up if you're not sure you can do it, and we think you'll have more fun on the Chocolate Chip, but go for it if you really want to #earnyourcookies

Mini Chip Ride - 20mi

The All New Mini Chip Route gives families, recreational riders and anyone that hates climbing the opportunity to enjoy the Cookie Fondo...minus all the crazy climbing.

 


Route Stats:

  • Distance: 20 miles

  • Climbs: 0

  • Rest Stops: 1

  • Elevation: 1,186 ft

  • Difficulty Rating: 2.7/10

Featured Sections

-Hidden Valley
-Cookie Stop at 1/2 Point
-Coffee Stop
-No hills!!!

Sugar Cookie Ride - 50 mi

The Sugar Cookie is one of our shorter routes, but don't think it'll be easy. It starts up Westlake Blvd, where you'll pray around every turn that the climb will be over. Enjoy a fun descent to the Pacific on Mulholland Hwy, and some beach views before you head back inland for Potrero—the toughest climb of the weekend.

 

Route Stats:

  • Distance: 49 miles

  • Climbs: 2

  • Rest Stops: 3

  • Elevation: 3,658 ft

  • Difficulty Rating: 4.2/10

Featured Sections

-Westlake Blvd Climb
-Mulholland Hwy
-Potrero Climb
-Hidden Valley
-Coffee Stop
-Pacific Coast Hwy.

Chocolate Chip Ride - 80 mi

The Chocolate Chip is our most popular ride. Experience the best that Southern Calfornia has to offer, with a total of four climbs. This is a serious route with serious altitude gain--not for beginners. This is the recommended Fondo distance.

 

Route Stats:

  • Distance: 83.3 mi

  • Climbs/Timed: 4 / 2

  • Rest Stops: 5

  • Elev. Gain: +8,771 ft

  • Difficulty Rating: 7.5/10

Featured Sections:

-Latigo Descent
-Encinal Canyon
-Coffee Stop
-Yerba Buena Climb
-Deer Creek Descent
-Pacific Coast Highway
-Hidden Valley

 

 

Double Fudge Ride - 100 mi

The Double Fudge is nearly crazy by all measurable standards. This route will test your endurance, climbing legs and will power. Designed by Phil himself, survive this route and you'll have something to brag about. Don't sign up if you're not sure you can do it, and we think you'll have more fun on the Chocolate Chip, but go for it if you really want to #earnyourcookies

 

Route Stats:

  • Distance: 102 mi

  • Climbs/Timed: 5/2

  • Rest Stops: 6

  • Elev Gain: +10,770 ft

  • Difficulty Rating: 9.3/10

Featured Sections:

-Las Flores Descent
-Encinal Canyon
-Coffee Stop
-Yerba Buena Climb
-Deer Creek Descent
-Pacific Coast Highway
-Potrero Road
-Hidden Valley

Sugar Cookie 45 mi (Saturday - self guided tour) 

Stunt Road is one of the best climbs in the Santa Monica Mountain range--a little too far South for the main event at Phil's Fondo, but a perfect climax for the shorter option on Bonus Day, topping out at Saddle Peak--one of the highest points in the mountain range, and a breathtaking view of the ocean.

 

Route Stats:

  • Distance: 45 Mi.

  • Climbs/Timed: 1/1

  • Rest Stops: 0

  • Elev Gain: +4,642

  • Difficulty Rating: 4.0/10

Featured Sections:

  • Stunt Rd.

  • Ocean Views

  • Saddle Peak

  • Piuma Descent

Chocolate Chip -55 mi (Saturday - self guided tour) 

The longer route for Phil's Fondo Bonus Day goes over the peaceful Old Topanga Canyon into Fernwood. Take a break on the climb because it's steep, but tell your friends you just had to get that the photo of the beautiful view of LA. Enjoy a cookie and another amazing photo op at Saddle Peak before you descent Piuma back to the Sponsor Expo.

 

Route Stats:

  • Distance: 56.5 Mi.

  • Climbs/Timed: 2/1

  • Rest Stops: 0

  • Elev Gain: +5,925

  • Difficulty Rating: 6.5/10

Featured Sections

  • Old Topanga Climb

  • Fernwood Climb

  • Ocean Views

  • Piuma Descent