- 1983
- The Sierra Cycling Foundation incorporated under the auspices of the Sierra Cycle Series Inc. The Series was a non profit organization founded by Bill Cockroft (Mammoth Mountain Ski Area) Wally Hoffman (Mammoth Times) and Sam Walker (Whiskey Creek Restaurant) to promote road cycling races in Mammoth Lakes.
- 1984
- Marked the birth of the Whiskey Creek Stage Race. The sponsoring USCF club was the legendary GS Sharks.
- 1987
- The race became the Mammoth Cycling Classic and became a major stop on the North American racing calendar for the next 6 years. Teams included Coors and 7-11 with cycling legends Greg Lemond cutting his teeth for his eventual wins in the Tour de France and 1984 Olympic Road Ace gold medalist Alexi Grewhal racing in 1989.
- 1993
- Was the last year for the Classic and the organization became known with its present name…Sierra Cycling Foundation. The focus changed from racing to advocacy under the guidance of Bonnie Gregory (treasurer) David Hammon (legal counsel) Sam Mudie and Jim DeGraffinreid (directors) from the GS Sharks.
The Foundation placed its focus on bicycle safety education, bike friendly roads, designated bike paths and bicycle use for recreation, transportation, fitness and rehabilitation.
The Foundation's goal was to establish the Eastern Sierra as one of the world's finest bicycle riding Mecca's offering spectacular vistas, un-crowded roads, pristine air quality, challenging alpine climbs and descents all at altitudes that would change attitudes.
- 1994
- The High Sierra Fall Classic century ride began as a fund raiser.
- 1997
- The Mono Lake Committee joined forces as a partner to celebrate the wild beauty of Mono Lake and remains so today.
- 1998
- Steve Ganong accepted the position as Director of Advocacy. Since then the Foundation has been working with state and local agencies to create and maintain a bike route system linking city, state and county roads that will offer clean and wider shoulders, "Share the Road" signs, and bicycle friendly cattle guards and drainage grates on newly designated bike routes along US highway 395, town and county roads.
- 2001
- The Fall Century is recognized by the League of American Bicyclist as one of the country's best century rides. More than 800 riders register to enjoy the scenic and challenging course that boasts "only one stop sign and three right turns".
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