2009 Area Event Schedule (non-NMTS)

The following area events are listed for informative purposes for the members of the New Mexico Touring Society only. No endorsement of the events are made or implied by the NMTS or the NMTS officers.
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Area Monthly Events // Non-NMTS

Area Monthly Events // Non-NMTS
Date Description
2009 New Mexico Cycling
Group Rides, Races, and Events throughout the state and the area. Road and MTB.
First Wednesday of the Month Friends of the Outdoors Trail Partners (Aka: FooMTB)
FooMTB meets the First Wednesday of every month at 6:00PM at the Chama River Brewing Company on Pan American Highway between Montano and Jefferson.
Second Saturday of the Month NM Chile Pedalers Tandem Club
New Mexico Chile Pedaler's Monthly Rides Monthly Tandem Rides. The Second Saturday and Fourth Sunday of Every Month.
Fourth Sunday of the Month NM Chile Pedalers Tandem Club
New Mexico Chile Pedaler's Monthly Rides Monthly Tandem Rides. The Second Saturday and Fourth Sunday of Every Month.
Second Monday of the Month Greater Albuquerque Bicycle Advisory Committee (GABAC)
Greater Albuquerque Bicycle Advisory Committee (GABAC) at 4:30pm. Old City Hall, 400 Marquette, Conference Room 302.GABAC Advises the mayor of Albuquerque on on-road bicycle issues/plans.
Third Tuesday of the Month Greater Albuquerque Recreational Trails Committee (GARTC)
Greater Albuquerque Recreational Trails Committee (GARTC) at 4:30pm. 1801 4th Street NW, Parks and Recreation Department Administration Building. GARTC Advises Albuquerque on bike trails.
Fourth Tuesday of the Month BikeABQ
BikeABQ. Monthly Meeting at 7pm

Area Events // Non-NMTS

Area Events // Non-NMTS
Date Description
February [top]
February 1 - 20, 2009 Ride the Rockies Registration
June 14 - 20, 2009 Ride The Rockies registration is conducted on a lottery basis. 2,000 lucky participants will be selected at random from all applications received by February 20, 2009.
Thursday, February 5, 2009 Cycle Oregon Kick-Off
Cycle Oregon, September 6 - 13, 2009 route announcement and registration opens.
Saturday, February 9, 2009 Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon
Annual Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon: Bike, run, snowshoe, and cross-country ski race up and down Mt Taylor. Individual and teams.
Saturday, February 14, 2009 Tour de Palm Springs
Tour de Palm Springs Century
Sunday, February 8, 2009 Pichaco Peak Century
Options for 100, 65, 35 & 15 miles. Tucson. $20. Flat course north of Tucson with meandering in Avra Valley. Turn-around point at Picacho Peak.
February 14 - 22, 2009 Tour of California
Pro road race. 750 miles, 9 stages.
February 25 - 26, 2009 Quarterly NMDOT BPE Meeting
Roswell, NM.
March [top]
March 10 - 12, 2009 National Bike Summit
2009 League of American Bicyclists' National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C.
Saturday, March 14, 2009 Solvang Century
Solvang Century & Half-Century, Solvang, CA. Touted as America's most scenic 100 or 50-mile rides in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley of Central Calif (north of L.A. & Santa Barbara).
March 14 - 18, 2009 Moab Skinny Tire Festival
The Moab Skinny Tire Festival (roadie). Proceeds go to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The festival will feature four days of fully-supported group road rides. $85-100 registration + $100(full) or $35/day donation to LAF.
Saturday, March 14, 2009 San Ysidro Dirty Century
New Mexico Endurance Series 115-miles or 70-miles loops, all on dirt.
March 28, 2009 Monzano Mountain Air 200K Brevet
Tramway & Central - Tijeras - Mountainair - returning via NM217
Saturday, March 28, 2009 Solvang Double
Solvang Double Century, Solvang, CA. No century option.
March 28 - 29, 2009 Two Days of Estancia
Two Days of Estancia (Road Race) - Estancia, NM
Saturday, March 28, 2009 LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour
The tour provides routes of 10, 32, 45 and 62 miles (100 kilometers) on scenic, traffic-free roads in the Texas Hill Country.
Saturday, March 29, 2009 Ride for Heroes
Aledo, Tx (West of Ft. Worth) 76, 46, 57, and 8, 22, 33 mile routes.
April [top]
April 1, 2009 RAGBRAI Online Application Deadline
RAGBRAI. Application deadline: April 1, 2009. No fooling.
Saturday, April 4, 2009 El Tour de Phoenix
Ride 100, 75, or 25 miles around Red Mountain in the Valley's premier perimeter bicycling.
April 10 - 12, 2009 Easter Hill Country Tour
The Annual Easter Hill Country Bike Tour (10th -- 12th April, 2009). Ten different routes over the three days of riding will start and end at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas. Each year over 1000 riders join together on Easter Weekend to enjoy the quiet country roads, some challenging terrain and panoramic scenery.
Saturday, April 11, 2009 Bicycling 101
Would you like to know more about bike routes/laws, riding in traffic, fixing a flat? Then sign up for City of Albuquerque’s Park and Recreations Bicycling 101. This is a comprehensive 9:00 to 4:30 pm class for adults (children 12 or older considered with parents or guardians) certified by the League of American Cyclists. Please call or Email Chuck Malagodi for more information or to sign up 768-2453 or cmalagodi@cabq.gov.
April 25, 2009 El Malpais 300K
The route passes through El Malpais National Monument which is one of the largest lava flows in the U.S., El Morro National Monument, the tribal lands of the Ramah Navajo and Zuni Pueblo, the North Plains, while crossing the Continental Divide twice. The finish is along the Sandstone Bluffs with a direct view of La Ventana Arch in the Narrows.
April 23 - 26, 2009 Fruita Fat Tire Festival
Annual New Belgium Brewery Fruita Fat Tire Festival. Guided rides “Kokopelli Trail” and the majestic “Bookcliffs” and NORBA sanctioned race. Registration required.
April 24 - 26, 2009 Southwest Tandem Rally
Annual Southwest Tandem Rally. Kerrville, tx. Varying length rides.
Saturday, April 25, 2009 BikeABQ Bike Swap
At Sport Systems on Montgomery west of Louisiana. 10am-4pm. Check-in to sell items on April 23 & 24, 2009 from 10 am to 6:30 pm. $1 checkin fee.
Saturday, April 25, 2009 Ride to the Center
The 1st Annual Ride to the Center will benefit the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation and will kick off Dia de Salud: A Day of Free Healthcare. Following the Ride to the Center, over 5000 attendees will gather at the National Hispanic Cultural Center for a health fair that will provide free resources, health services and information for those who are uninsured and underserved. Help support the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation by signing up for Ride to the Center Today! This is an open course and riders are responsible to observe and obey all traffic laws. ANSI approved helmets are mandatory!!
Sunday, April 26, 2009 Tour of the Tucson Mountains
Annual Tour of the Tucson Mountains. 58 & 29 Mile Options and Kid's Ride.
April 29 - May 4, 2009 Tour of the Gila
Annual Tour of the Gila. NOT the annual NMTS Gila Tour. New Mexico's premier road race.
May [top]
May 1, 2009 National Bike Month
League of American Bicyclists' National Bike Month.
May 1, 2009 RAGBRAI Lottery Results Posted
RAGBRAI Lottery Results Posted
Saturday, May 2, 2009 9th Annual Sedona Century Bicycle Tour
Cancelled in 2009. Held in the beautiful Sedona/Verde Valley area of Northern Arizona.
Saturday, May 2, 2009 Tour de Fire Metric Double Century
Tour de Fire Metric Double Century along Lake Mead, NV. Double Metric Century (124 miles), Century (98 miles), 38 mile route. Substantial climbs. About 25 miles from Las Vegas, NV.
Sunday, May 3, 2009 Zoo Run
The Run and Walk for the Albuquerque Zoo will be on the Bosque Bikepath south of Central beginning at 0700am. This will interfer with the Sunday Ride.
Saturday, May 9, 2009 WSNM Moonlight Ride
9pm - midnight. White Sands National Monument Moonlight Ride. On these nights, the Dunes Drive is re-opened for three hours after dark for bicycles only. Advance registration required. White Sands National Monument is currently ta reservations for the May Bike Ride Only! For reservations please call 505-679-2599 ex 111. Reservations via email will not be accepted. Helmets and lights are required. A special use fee of $5 ($2.50 children and Golden Age passport holders) is charged for this event.
May 13 - 14, 2009 Quarterly NMDOT BPE Meeting
Moriarty, NM
Friday, May 15, 2009 Bike to Work Day
The League of American Bicyclists is promoting Bike-to-Work Week from May 14-18 and Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 18.
The City of Albuquerque, the NM Rail Runner, and BikeABQ will host five food stops from 6:30am – 8:30am.
May 16, 2009 Valles Caldera Double Crossing 200K Brevet
This route traverses the southern half of the 'active' volcanic Jemez Mountain Range. Riders will climb up and over the caldera rim four times to enter and depart the central crater floor, the Valles Caldera National Preserve, the former Valle Grande Ranch.
Saturday, May 16, 2009 Salt Lake Century
Cycle Salt Lake Century. Loops of 36, 67 and 100 miles on a route of mostly flat terrain. Pre-registration of $35.
Saturday, May 16, 2009 Buena Vista Bike Fest
The annual Buena Vista Bike Festival. It will include a Century, a Metric Century, and rides of shorter distance that can be individualized. Capped at 800 riders. The beautiful century route goes North to Leadville, along the scenic rolling hills of Turquoise Lake Road, around the Mineral Belt Trail passing aspen groves and conifer forests, meandering through the historic Leadville Mining District, and back to Buena Vista in the shadows of Colorado’s highest mountain peaks. Dinner and party follows. $37.
Sunday, May 17, 2009 Santa Fe Century
Annual Santa Fe Century. Santa Fe, NM. 25, 50, 75, 100 mile options, road and MTB. >2000 riders, very well supported. Picturesque routes south of Santa Fe.
Sunday, May 17, 2009 Mission to Ride
Mission to Ride Century, Montrose, Colorado. A 6-mile climb to Black Canyon National Park kicks off the century, then the courses meander on rural farm roads. Shorter options -- 30, 40, 60 miles -- are offered along with a 17-mile mountain bike jaunt on spectacular singletrack near town. Mission to Ride benefits a Montrose physicians' group that provides free medical care for low-income people.
Saturday, May 16, 2009 Davis Double Century
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Ride of Silence
WHERE: Winrock Mall Next to Bed and Bath
WHEN:6:45pm -gather, 7:00pm Ride Starts
REQUIRED:Helmets and lights (it'll be dark by the end, since you ride no faster than 12 mph)
DISTANCE:10 miles
Join cyclists nationwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on America's public roadways. And to raise awareness that we are here and to ask that we all share the road at 7:00 pm. The Ride Of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There is no brochure, no sponsors, no registration fees and no t-shirt. The ride, which is being held during Bike Safety month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for those who have been killed or injured.

The ride requests black arm bands be worn, red only if you have had a bike/motor vehicle accident. Everyone is invited to ride, so long as they have a helmet. If they do not, ask that they not participate. Bright clothing and lights are highly recommended for the ride home.

Across the nation, over 600 cyclists are killed on the road every year (662 in 2002, to 626 in 2003 according to NHTSA).
– American League of Cyclists

For more information click on "Ride of Silence" above.
May 23 - 25, 2009 Luna Lake Tour
Moderately difficult ride in central Arizona and New Mexico. Approx. 65 miles each day. Springerville to Quemado, N. M. to Reserve N. M. & back to Springerville. Ride through pine forests, rolling grassy countryside, including a couple of great climbs and descents!
Saturday, May 23, 2009 Iron Horse Classic
Annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic - Durango, Colo. Citizen's Road Race/Tour Saturday, from Durango to Silverton at 0745am. A tough 47 Miles, 5500' elevation Gain: Coal Bank Pass and Molas Pass. Be prepared for bad weather: rain, snow, cold, and wind! Usually well attended by NMTS members. There is a self-imposed 2,500 rider limit for all riders to Silverton, don't miss out by waiting to register. Ride Descriptions
Saturday, May 30, 2009 Cochiti 100
100-miles of awesome OFFROAD riding at Cochiti starting from Dixon’s Apple Orchard. Climbing is estimated to be over 16,000 vertical feet! With Dixon’s as a base, the race will consist of 3 seperate loops and allow people to restock their food and water when completing a loop. With technical singletrack, and big climbs, this race is not for the faint of heart.
May 30 - 31, 2009 Mountain Bike the Caldera
Ride the trails of the Valles Caldera. MANY new trails. "Climbers" or "Cruisers" event. Limit of 200 particiatnts.
May 30, 2009 Sacramento Mountain Sacrifice 400K Brevet
The route traverses the Sacramento Mountains, Lincoln National Forest, the Mescalero Apache Tribal Lands.
Sunday, May 31, 2009 NM Tour de Cure Century
New Mexico Diabetes Association Tour de Cure.
June [top]
Sunday, June 7, 2009 Tour de l’Île
May be the largest bicycle ride in North America, 30,000 cyclists.
Saturday, June 6, 2009 Albuquerque Century
Great 25, 50, 65, 100 mile routes. $35. Heart Hospital of NM.
Saturday, June 6, 2009 National Trails Day
Volunteers will work on over 10 different projects ranging from reseeding to heavy trail maintenance and new trail construction in the Sandia Mountains and Open Space trail systems.
Sunday, June 7, 2009 Elephant Rock
Annual Elephant Rock Century near Castle Rock, CO draws ~7000 riders. 100, 65, 50, 32 mile road courses; 40, 25 mile off-road courses; and 8-mile Family Ride. $45.
Sunday, June 7, 2009 Lake Tahoe Century
The Annual "America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride-Lake Tahoe". 72 and 100 Mile rides around beautiful Lake Tahoe. 3000+ riders. SOLD OUT.
June 8, 2009 The Race Across America
The annual (bicycle) Race Across America. Oceanside, CA to Atlantic, NJ. New for 2009 is a race covering RAAM's first 1,000 miles to Taos, New Mexico. Solo Start: June 17, 2009, Team Start: June 20, 2009.
Saturday, June 13, 2009 Denver - Aspen Classic
Annual Joe Loobill Denver-Aspen Classic. 300K Brevet with 13,000 ft of climbing. Denver - Conifer - Kenosha Pass - Hartsel - Buena Vista - Twin Lakes - Independance Pass. 0300am.
June 14 - 20, 2009 Ride The Rockies
$290. Registration February 1 - 20 ONLY and a lottery picks the 2000 lucky riders.
June 20, 2009 Tour de Bosque
New Mexico AIDS Services presents the annual Tour de Bosque AIDS Ride on Saturday, June 30, 2009. Whether you are an experienced rider or a weekend rider, this event is for you. 50 & 25 mile routes. Enjoy the beauty of the Bosque trail all while helping New Mexico AIDS Services provide programs for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Saturday, June 20, 2009 Bicycling 101
Would you like to know more about bike routes/laws, riding in traffic, fixing a flat? Then sign up for City of Albuquerque’s Park and Recreations Bicycling 101. This is a comprehensive 9:00 to 4:30 pm class for adults (children 12 or older considered with parents or guardians) certified by the League of American Cyclists. Please call or Email Chuck Malagodi for more information or to sign up 768-2453 or cmalagodi@cabq.gov.
Saturday, June 20, 2009 Blue River Century
A new and scenic century up in Summit County, CO called the Blue River Century, benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation. At the final aid station, choose between 3 different finish options.
June 21 - 28, 2009 Bicycle Tour of Colorado
Annual Bicycle Tour of Colorado. Glenwood Springs / Crested Butte Loop
Glenwood Springs, Hotchkiss, Grand Junction, Montrose, Crested Butte, Buena Vista, Glenwood Springs. 480+ miles.
June 22 - 26, 2009 Katy Trail Ride
The annual Katy Trail Ride allows bicyclists to experience Katy Trail State Park from Clinton to St. Charles. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Missouri State Parks Foundation annually hosts the ride. The ride covers approximately 225 miles of Katy Trail and 18 miles of the MKT Trail into Columbia. The surface of the Katy Trail is packed crushed limestone. Mountain bicycle and hybrid bicycle tires are best suited for the trail. Katy State Park |
June 24 - 28, 2009 Crested Butte Fat Tire Bike Week
Crested Butte Fat Tire Festival. Featuring guided tours for all ages and abilities, clinics, downhill, and a road ride.
June 26 - September 6, 2009 Tour du Canada
58 Days 7,400 Kilometres (4,600 Miles) Vancouver, B.C. - St. John's, Nfld.
June 27, 2009 Santa Fe Big Frigging Loop
New Mexico Endurance Series, 70+-mile, 14k of climbing adventure!
June 27, 2009 Tour de Prairie
The City of Cheyenne Parks & Recreation Department presents the 16th Annual Frontier Refining Inc. Tour de Prairie Cycling Event, in conjunction with Superday 2009 on Saturday, June 27, 2009. This cycling event is designed for everyone from the casual to the experienced rider. This year's event will feature a Century, Metric Century, 1/2 Century, 25 Mile and 35 Mile Road/Fat Tire Combo Courses on the scenic plains of South Eastern Wyoming. There will also be a 10 Mile Cruiser Course, geared for the family, that will utilize the Greater Cheyenne Greenway.
June 27, 2009 Taos 600K Brevet
This brevet traverses the northern two thirds of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, starting and ending in Taos.
July [top]
July 3 - 5, 2009 NW Tandem Rally
Vancouver Island, BC Cancer Foundation.
July 4 - 26, 2009 Tour de France
Mt Ventoux!
Saturday, July 11, 2009 Sandia Peak Challenge
Run, Hike, or Mountain Bike to Benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Saturday, July 11, 2009 Triple Bypass
Rider limit to the first 3,500 registrants. For those who dare: 120 miles, 10,700' Elevation Gain. Evergreen - Squaw Pass - Loveland Pass - Squaw Mtn. - Vail Pass - Avon. Mail-in registration with jersey returned in mail option.
July 11 - 12, 2009 Tour de Los Alamos
Annual Tour de Los Alamos.
Saturday, July 11, 2009 Death Ride
Markleeville Death Ride: 128 mi, 16,000 ft. elevation gain over 5 passes
July 11 - 12, 2009 STP
Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP) 100 or 200 Miles
July 12 - 17, 2009 Tour de Wyoming
Annual Tour de Wyoming. Laramie - Walden, CO - Steamboat Springs - Baggs - Saratoga - Centennial - Laramie
Saturday, July 18, 2009 Moonlight Classic
Start and finish at the Colorado State Capitol in Downtown Denver. The Ride will offer two distinct start waves. The Family Wave will start at 10:30 p.m. and the Gonzo Wave for riders who want to stay up late will start at 11:30 p.m. Closed Course.
Saturday, July 18, 2009 Mt. Evans Hillclimb
Mt. Evans Hillclimb / Bob Cook Memorial Race - 750 Riders
Citizens Race/Ride, 325 rider limit, $95.
July 19 - 25, 2009 RAGBRAI
Application materials available online November 15, 2008.
Route announced late January, 2009.
Online application deadline, April 1, 2009. No fooling.
Lottery results posted, May 1, 2009.
Always the last full week in July. 10,000 rider limit. 7 days, 472 miles.
July 25, 2009 Beaver Creek - Eagle River 100
Eagle County's Beaver Creek Colorado - Eagle River Ride. A one-day, 100-mile, 100 Km, or 42-mile bicycle ride looping from Beaver Creek to Wolcott up CO Highway 131 to Colorado River Road down to Dotsero and back to Beaver Creek.
Saturday, July 25, 2009 Sunrise Century
45, 60, 75 & 100 skinny tire miles - Boulder, CO. 1500 riders only.
July 25 - 27, 2009 Courage Classic
Annual Courage Classic benefit for The Children's Hospital Foundation in Colorado.
Sunday, July 26, 2009 Durango 100
Annual Durango 100 Mile Road Ride. Durango to Farmington and back. 4,042' Elevation gain. 84 mile loop, 50-mile one way.
July 26 - 31, 2009 Washington Bicycle Ride
Annual Bicycle Ride.
August [top]
Saturday, August 1, 2009 Copper Triangle Classic
The annual Colorado Cyclist Copper Triangle Alpine Classic will offer both recreational and competitive cyclists the opportunity to participate in a challenging and meticulously supported organized ride. Three challenging climbs (Freemont Pass, Tennessee Pass and Vail Pass) over a 78 mile course. 3,000 rider limit.
August 1 - 2, 2009 Mountain Bike the Caldera
Ride the trails of the Valles Caldera. MANY new trails. "Climbers" or "Cruisers" event. Limit of 200 particiatnts.
August 2 - 8, 2009 Colorado Rocky Mountain Bicycle Tour
438 miles. Montrose to Gunnison, Creede/South Fork, Pagosa Springs, Durango, and Ouray. The tour will summit Slumgullion Pass, Wolf Creek Pass, Coal Bank Pass and Molas Divide, Red Mountain Pass, and Dallas Divide. Rest day in Durango.
August 6 -9, 2009 IMBA Trail Crew NM
The International Mountain Bicycling Association's (Subaru/IMBA) Trail Care Crew visits Santa Fe.
August 8, 2009 Utah Lake Century
Annual BBTC Utah Lake Century Epic Ride (ULCER) circumnavigates Utah Lake for a relatively flat ride. 46, 74 and 100 mile options. Fully stocked rest stops, SAG and technical support
August 8 - 11, 2009 Colorado Peace Ride
The Colorado Peace Ride covers 238 miles of southwest Colorado's most breathtaking scenery. For avid cyclists and weekend enthusiasts, alike - or simply for volunteers who want to make a difference in the world - the Colorado Peace Ride provides an opportunity for all of us to contribute to world peace.
August 15, 2009 Leadville Trail100
The race is limited to 750 riders. Entries must be received by January 31. Lottery drawing will take place the end of January.
August 9 - 15, 2009 Oregon Bicycle Ride
Annual Bicycle Oregon Ride. (NOT Cycle Oregon)
August 12 - 13, 2009 Quarterly NMDOT BPE Meeting
Raton
Saturday, August 15, 2009 Stonewall Century
The Stonewall Century is a challenging 102 mile, 7,500' elevation gain, road bike ride along one of Colorado's most beautiful scenic highways, Hwy12, just north of New Mexico. Highway 12 is a Colorado State By-way and a National Forest By-way that The route climbs through the San Isabel National Forest crossing the 9,994 foot Cuchara pass. Ride from La Veta (7,003'), through Cuchara (8,045'), Cuchara Pass (9,994'), Stonewall (7,800'), and turn around at Segundo (6,500') and return to La Veta. 25, 50 and 102 mile options. This is a beautiful area in the shadow of Culebra Peak, a 14'er and the Spanish Peaks southwest of Walsenberg. Check the website for more details and registration.
August 18 - 23, 2009 Tour of Utah
6 stage race, 325 miles. "Americas Toughest Stage Race"
Sunday, August 23, 2009 The Dirty Century
30 mi / 45 mi / 100km / 90 mi. The 30 mile and 45 mile routes are 50% pavement/50% dirt. The 100km and 90 mile routes are approximately 20% pavement/80% dirt. The 2009 event is limited to 500 pre-registered riders.
Saturday, August 29, 2009 Hotter'n Hell Hundred
23rd Hotter'n Hell Hundred. Routes of 10k, 25 miles, 50 miles, 100k, and 100 miles with rest stops about every 10 miles. Also a 10 mile Off-Road course that follows the Wichita River. fee is $25 per person. 7,000+ riders.
August 29 - 30, 2009 New Mexico MS Tour
Pedal los Pueblos. Bike MS 2009: Pedal los Pueblos is an entirely new cycling experience in New Mexico with a figure-eight route beginning and ending in Pojoaque on both Saturday and Sunday. The new route offers two distance options each day, so you can mix-and-match the route that best suits you.
August 30 - September 5, 2009 Tour of Southern Utah
Starting in St. George, Utah, ride for seven days: To Carmel Junction (via Zion), Bryce National Park, Escalante, Torrey, Panguitch, Cedar City, then back to St. George. 60-100 miles per day with plenty of climbing. Unbelievably beautiful and breathtaking scenery! $1245.
September [top]
September 5 - 7, 2009 Blue Loop Tour
55, 60 & 90 miles in central mountains of Arizona and New Mexico! For strong riders. Very little traffic! Lots of hills and scenic vistas! Starts in Morenci, to Glenwood, N. M. the first day; to Alpine the second day; and back to Morenci down the famous Coronado Trail on the third day!
September 7 - 13, 2009 Tour of Missouri
Seven stage professional race.
September 10 - 19, 2009 LAGBRAU
Blanding - Fry Canyon - Hanksville - Torrey - Escalante - Canonville - Panquitch - Cedar City - Shuttle to Springdale. 400 miles, 3 national parks.
Saturday, September 12, 2009 Enchanted Circle Century
Annual Enchanted Circle Century. Fairly hard, well supported century. About 600 riders. 5500' Elevation Gain. Steep Bobcat Pass (9,820') at the end! Includes an out-and-back in Angel Fire past Black Lake, not the Taos Gorge as in past years. Be prepared for rain. See the interactive route at Bikely.com.
September 12, 2009 Double Boundary Trail
New Mexico Endurance Series, Epic Mountain Bike Endurance Ride/Race. ~70-miles, 12k of climbing!
September 12 - 19, 2009 Cycle Oregon
Registration opens February 2009 with route announcement. Limited to 2,000 cyclists. The best supported ride anywhere.
Sunday, September 13, 2009 Tour de Tahoe
72 Mile ride around beautiful Lake Tahoe. Limited to 1500 riders.
September 13, 2009 Buffalo Bicycle Classic
Boulder, CO. 14, 35, 50, 70, 100 mile rides.
September 13 - October 2, 2009 Santa Fe Trail Bicycle Trek
With new support, interest, and volunteers for another Santa Fe Trail Bicycle trip, NMTS member Willard Chilcott reinstated the Trail ride for September 2009, making it the 15th time for this educational, nonprofit road tour. The last time a group of 50 bikers left Santa Fe for the 3 week, 1,100 mile ride to New Franklin, Missouri was in 2005. The route and stopovers towns will be the same as in 2005.

The cost of the 20 day trip is $40. a day ($800) which includes camp sites with showers, breakfasts, dinners, 3 lunches, route maps, and all gear transported by truck. There is a minimal charge if a rider needs transportation with their bike & gear from New Franklin to the Kansas City airport or AMTRAK station for the trip home.

At this time, only applications for the full trip are being accepted. The group will leave Santa Fe Sunday, Sept. 13th and arrive in New Franklin on Friday Oct. 2nd. The trip is limited to 50 riders and because it fills up quickly, NMTS members who want to make the trip are encouraged to contact Willard in Santa Fe at their earliest convenience for a brochure and application. Email: Willard@cybermesa.com

Saturday, September 19, 2009 Moab Century
Annual tour to benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation. 42, 70, 100 mile options. $75 registration - no pledges. The spectacular LaSal Loop begins with a gradual climb through Spanish Valley south of Moab. The challenging, steep, 3,000 foot climb of the "Big Nasty" is broken into 3 sections offering the rider short breaks in between. An aid station is positioned with awesome views. Then the rider is rewarded with a memorable descent through forest colors down into Castle Valley to the Colorado River. The 100-mile route turns east to the Dewey Bridge. All routes then return along the Colorado River to Moab. There's a great lunch included.
Saturday, September 19, 2009 Tour of the Vineyards
25-mile road ride through Colorado's Wine country in Grand Valley, near Palisade, CO, east of Grand Junction.
Saturday, September 26, 2009 Enchanted Loop
Self Supported Road Ride. 13 days. 555 miles. Camping/Indoor. Shared Cooking. $1299. 14 riders. Las Cruces - Almogordo - Carrizozo - Socorro - Datil - Cruzville - Glenwood - Silver City - Kingston - Caballo Lake - Las Cruces
September 26 - October 3, 2009 GABA Tour
The GABA Tour 2009 "Ride for the Old Pueblo Tour". NEW this year 1/2 tour options and shorter day options as well. Register prior to July 31 and save $25. After July 1 price is $775 and if registered after August 31,price increases to $800. If you and your friends of 6 register together, save $130 each.
Saturday, September 26, 2009 Tour de Ruidoso Century
The annual Tour de Ruidoso Century is a Fundraising event to benefit the Lincoln County Hospice Foundtion, a Non- Profit Corporation Providing Home Health Services to the residents of Lincoln County. The event is a very challenging 100 mile century begining at an elevation of 6,900 ft and touring through one of the most scenic and challenging cycling routes in New Mexico. Several climbs of 8% are on the route.This is a mountaineous route for intermidiate to advanced cyclists. $35.
September 26 - October 8, 2009 Land of Enchantment, NM
Self-contained ROAD ride near Las Cruces, NM. 563 miles. Las Cruces - San Augustine Pass - White Sands Missile Range - Tularosa - Valley of Fires Recreation Area - Socorro - Magdalena and Datil - Silver City - Caballo St Park - Hatch - Las Cruces. 14 riders. $1199.
Saturday, September 26, 2009 Durango Fall Blaze Bicycle Tour
Start, Finish, and Celebrate in the Center of Fort Lewis College. Proceeds benefiting the #1 Ranked Multiple National Champion Fort Lewis College Cycling Team's Tom Danielson Cycling Scholarship Fund. Fully Supported bike tour including Sag Support Vehicles. Fall views of the scenic San Juan Basin including Shalona, Vallecito, Bayfield and the Animas Valley. Ridership is LIMITED, so register early.
September 27, 2009 Tour de Acoma
Eight Annual Tour de Acoma. 100, 50, 25-mile ride/race. On-line registration. No race day registration. All races start at Sky City Casino Hotel (I-40, exit 102).
Sunday, September 27, 2009 Chile Pepper Challenge
Annual 100, 62, 34, 10 mile rides start at the Rio Grande Horse Ranch, Canutillo, NM.
October [top]
October 3, 2009 WSNM Moonlight Ride
White Sands National Monument Moonlight Ride. 8:30 - 11:30pm. On these nights, the Dunes Drive is re-opened for three hours after dark for bicycles only. Advance registration required. White Sands National Monument is currently ta reservations for the May Bike Ride Only! For reservations please call 505-679-2599 ex 111. Reservations via email will not be accepted. Helmets and lights are required. A special use fee of $5 ($2.50 children and Golden Age passport holders) is charged for this event.
October 3, 2009 Capulin Volcanic Classic 300K Brevet
October 3, 2009 Take a Kid Mountain Biking
  1. Organize a ride in your local area. IMBA can help you plan an event - either large or small
  2. Spread the word.
  3. Take a kid on a ride.
Saturday, October 3, 2009 Roadapple Rally
NORBA sanctioned offroad race in Farmington, NM. Citizens' tour.
Saturday, October 3, 2009 Chase the Balloons
Benefit. Metric Century, 10K family ride. Del Norte Sports & Wellness.
Saturday, October 10, 2009 Bicycling 101
Would you like to know more about bike routes/laws, riding in traffic, fixing a flat? Then sign up for City of Albuquerque’s Park and Recreations Bicycling 101. This is a comprehensive 9:00 to 4:30 pm class for adults (children 12 or older considered with parents or guardians) certified by the League of American Cyclists. Please call or Email Chuck Malagodi for more information or to sign up 768-2453 or cmalagodi@cabq.gov.
Sunday, October 11, 2009 Tour de Cookie
WRace/ride between 10 cookie-stands (hosted by local clubs and organizations) and eat as many pastries as possible! Proceeds will be donated to the Storehouse, an organization giving food and clothing to those in need for the last 40 years.
October 17 - 18, 2009 Cave Creek Tour
Scenic and fairly easy ride from Roadforks, N.M. to Portal, AZ, and up the Cave Creek Canyon. 45-mile per day on the east side of the Chiricahua Mountains. Overnight stay in cozy cabins at the well-known Southwestern Research Center. Meals included.
Saturday, October 17, 2009 Cochise County Classic
Cochise County Cycling Classic. Annual 252, 157, 92, 45 mile events. "America's Longest Perimeter Bicycling Event". Number limits on each event. Douglas, AZ.
October 17, 2009 Zuni Mountain MTB
New Mexico Endurance Series. A 43-mile looped course. 86-mile riders will ride in one direction and cover 50-miles and then return on the same route in the opposite direction to reach 86-miles. 43-mile riders will complete the loop once, as shown on the map. McGaffey Lake, NM.
October 17, 2009 Solvang Autumn Double
Solvang Double Century, Solvang, CA. Just as wonderful as the Spring ride - but significantly more challenging!
Saturday, October 24, 2009 WSMR Century
WSMR Outdoor Recreation. 505-678-1713. On White Sands Missile Range normally closed to the public.
October 24, 2009 Black Mountain 300K Brevet
An out and back from the north end of Truth or Consequences to the end of the paved road that traverses the north end of the Black Range of the Gila National Forest.
Sunday, October 25, 2009 Tumacacori Gene Chapman Memorial Century
Options for 25, 65 and 100 miles. Great course south of Tucson, starting in Sahuarita. Ride south past Green Valley, Arivaca and Tubac. Rest stop at the Tumacacori Mission. Here, 100-milers continue south Great lunch back at Sahuarita for all the riders!
Sunday, October 25, 2009 Day of the Tread
10, 25, 50, and 80 mile routes benefit for Carrie Tingley Hospital.
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November 12 -13, 2009 Quarterly NMDOT BPE Meeting
Las Cruces
Saturday, November 14, 2009 Rhodes Canyon MTB Ride
WSMR Outdoor Recreation 24 mile Rhodes Canyon Mountain bike loop ride. On White Sands Missile Range normally closed to the public.
Saturday, November 21, 2009 El Tour de Tucson
Annual El Tour de Tucson. 109, 81, 66, 35 Mile routes. 4-mile, 1/4-mile Kids fun rides. Cutoff at 10,000 cyclists! Well supported charity ride - cast of thousands. Dry riverbed crossing. Most intersections handled by police. Another epic installment of America's largest perimeter bicycling event! Pay no processing fee if all registration fees and contributions are paid in full by June 27.
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December 5, 2009 Radium Springs 200K Brevet
Start and end in Radium Springs and head north through the chile and cotton fields, and the pecan orchards of the Lower Rio Grande Valley and then loop up and around the scenic by-ways through Hillsboro and Lake Valley.

© 2009 Eric Russell