Annual bicycle tours and festivals in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
Almost all events listed here are non-profit and are open to all cyclists. For officially-sanctioned racing events, check the cycling organizations such as NORBA and US Cycling.
Date
Event, Location, Distance
Early April
El Tour de Phoenix, Phoenix AZ
Choice of 26 or 74-mile rides near Phoenix, Arizona, $50 registration fee plus optional charitable donations (2008).
Early April
Tour of the Tucson Mountains, Marana AZ
Choice of 27 or 70-mile rides near Tucson, Arizona, $50 registration fee plus optional donations (2008).
Late May
Santa Fe Century, Sante Fe, NM
Choice of 25, 50, 75 & 100 mile "out & back" routes and an easy 50 mile mountain bike ride, $12-$23 registration fee (2008) plus optional donations.
Mid-June
Oklahoma Freewheel OK
Week-long tour across the state 50 to 80 miles per day, $80 includes campsite but not shuttle service (2005)
Early Oct
The Blue Loop Bike Tour, Morenci AZ
Three-day ride on the Coronado Trail through eastern Arizona, $95 includes camping (2005).
OBS Streak Oklahoma City, OK
Choice of four routes ranging between 15 and 80 miles over flat to gently rolling terrain. Fully stocked rest stops and mechanical road support provided. Free t-shirt and completion award, $15 (2003)
Late Sept
Habitrek Turquoise Trail 200 Sandia Park, NM
Three day 200-mile road ride to benefit Habitat for Humanity, $125 + $500 minimum donation (2005) includes camping and meals Link lost 2008
Late Sept
Socorro Fat Tire Fiesta Socorro, NM
Three days of riding for all levels of abilities from casual to extreme plus other activities such as trials and bike toss, $30 (2005)
Early Oct
Cochise County Cycling Classic, Douglas AZ
Choice of 252, 157, 92 or 45-mile routes through southeast Arizona, $50 plus optional pledges (2005).
Early Oct
Great Arizona Bicycle Adventure, Tucson AZ
Weeklong ride through Arizona 60 to 110 miles per day, limited to 200 riders, $500 includes 6 meals and camping (2005).
Livestrong Challenge (formerly Ride for the Roses) Austin, Texas
Walk, run or ride 10 to 100 miles to raise funds for the Lance Armstrong Fund for cancer patient care. Riders must raise a minimum $250 in pledges (2008)
Mid-Oct
Tour de Goliad Goliad, Texas
Sponsored by Goliad County Chamber of Commerce, this ride is held in the third oldest town in Texas. Rides arre 10 to 85 miles in length: 10 mile goes past historic missions and through the town of Goliad, 30-50-85 all go north of town throught ranch land, small towns, and over rolling hills. Entry fee: $20 (2004)
Mid-Nov
El Tour de Tucson, Tucson AZ
Choice of 109, 80, 67, 33 mile rides or Kids Fun Ride near Tucson, Arizona, $80+ plus optional donations (2005).
