From One Start Line to the Next: A Berkeley Hills Road Race Story
2019 Berkeley Hills Road Race
There’s something special about the Berkeley Hills Road Race.
For 70 years, racers have lined up at the base of these legendary climbs chasing fitness, dreams, breakthroughs and sometimes something even bigger than a result sheet.
This year, as we celebrate the 70th edition of the Berkeley Hills Road Race as part of the Berkeley Omnium, we were reminded exactly why this event matters.
Back in 2019, our Title Sponsor, Expert Tree Service, wasn’t just supporting the race he was racing it.
Pinned number. Heart rate high. Grinding up the same climbs that have defined generations of Northern California cyclists.
Fast forward to 2024.
His daughter lined up for Cal Cycling — on the exact same bike.
2024 Berkeley Hills Road Race
Same frame.
Same roads.
Same community.
That’s not just coincidence. That’s legacy.
More Than a Logo on a Banner
When a sponsor shows up and races, it means something different.
It means they understand the early mornings.
The nervous energy at the start line.
The burn halfway up the climb.
The pride of finishing something hard.
Expert Tree Service doesn’t just support the Berkeley Omnium financially, they believe in what it represents: community, youth development, and opportunity.
This year, proceeds from the Berkeley Omnium support East Bay NICA teams and junior development programs. We are building pathways for the next generation and stories like this remind us why.
Building Champions, Building Community
Over the years, many racers who raced Berkeley Hills Road Race have gone on to turn professional. Others have stayed in the sport as mentors, coaches, volunteers, sponsors, and parents.
That’s the ecosystem.
It’s not just about who wins.
It’s about who comes back.
It’s about who brings their kids.
It’s about who invests in keeping local racing alive.
Seeing a father race in 2019 and his daughter race in 2024 on the same bike captures exactly what Berkeley Omnium stands for.
This race isn’t just 70 years old.
It’s 70 years strong.
And we’re just getting started.
Join Us
The 70th edition of the Berkeley Hills Road Race is happening this April as part of Berkeley Omnium.
Whether you’re lining up to race, volunteering, cheering, or supporting, you’re part of this story.
Because Berkeley Omnium isn’t just built by sponsors.
It’s built by cyclists.
See you at the start line.