MAJOR BICYCLE EVENTS FOR 2012

March

10 - 13, Skinny Tire Festival: Moab, UT. Website: <http://skinnytireevents.com>

20 - 22, National Bike Summit:   Washington, DC. Don't let Congress turn back the clock on decades of hard-fought progress towards creating a more bicycle-friendly America. Join us at the 2012 National Bike Summit to help defend critical funding programs - just when America needs them the most. We Need You at the 2012 National Bike Summit! Website: <http://www.bikeleague.org/conferences/summit12>

24, LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour: LBJ National Historical Park, TX. 10, 30, 42, 62 & 85 mile routes.  $40 registration until February 29. The registration fee includes supported rides with maps, rest stops with drinks, snacks and facilities, SAG support, and a post-ride hot lunch, plus the Luci Baines Johnson-led tour of the historical landmarks on the LBJ Ranch as well as a Ranger-led tour of the restored rooms in the Texas White House. Website: <http://www.lbj100bicycletour.org>

April

6 - 8, Easter Hill Country Tour:  Kerrville TX.  Experience the charm and hospitality of the Texas Hill Country and three days of the best riding Texas has to offer for as little as $45.  Website: <http://www.ehct.com>

TBD, BikeABQ Bike Swap: Sport Systems, Albuquerque, NM. Website: <http://www.BikeABQ.org>

May

2 - 6 May, 26th Annual Tour of the Gila: Silver City, NM.  USA Cycling four stage road race that draws many top level professional teams.  Website:<http://www.tourofthegila.com>

4, Full Moon Bike Ride: White Sands National Monument, NM.  Take a leisurely bike ride with your friends and family through the monument. For these rides, the Dunes Drive is re-opened for three hours after dark for bicycles only.  $5 special use fee. Website: <http://www.nps.gov/whsa/planyourvisit/bicycling.htm>

5, Moonshadows in Moab: Moab, UT. Website: <http://skinnytireevents.com>

12 - 13, NMTS Gila Tour: Silver City, NM. 21st Annual two day, 74 mile tour sponsored by the New Mexico Touring Society.   Website: <http://www.NMTS.org>

14 - 18, Bike Week: Different activities at various locations. Website: <http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth>

16, Ride of Silence: Various locations. 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 are no sponsors and no registration fees. The ride, which is held during National Bike 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. Website: <http://www.rideofsilence.org>

18, Bike to Work Day: Different activities at various locations. Website: <http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth>

20, Santa Fe Century: Santa Fe, NM.  100 and 50 mile loops and  25, 50, & 75 mile "out & back" routes.  $13, $15, and $21 registration. Website: <http://www.santafecentury.com>

26 - 28, Iron Horse Classic: Durango, CO. Tour, races and more. Website: <http://www.ironhorsebicycleclassic.com>

June

2, Tour de Cure: Albuquerque, NM. $15 registration and $150 minimum in pledges. Website: <http://tour.diabetes.org/>

2 - 9, Bike Across Kansas:  TBD, KS. Website: <http://www.bak.org/>

3, Elephant Rock: Castle Rock, CO.  Website: <http://www.elephantrockride.com>

10 - 16, Ride the Rockies: TBD, Colorado. Website: <http://ridetherockies.com/>

10 - 16, Oklahoma Freewheel: TBD, Oklahoma. Website: <http://www.okfreewheel.com/>

17 - 23, Bicycle Tour of Colorado: Fort Collins Colorado.  Website: <http://www.bicycletourcolorado.com/>

July

15 - 20, Tour de Wyoming: Jackson, WY. Website: <http://www.cyclewyoming.org/>

TBD, Durango Century: Durango, CO. 50, 84 & 100 mile loops from Durango to Farmington and back. Website: <http://durango100.com>

August

11, Roll for the Cure: Hobbs, NM:  25, 50 & 100 kilometer routes, ¤20 registration. Website: <http://www.rollforthecure.net>

TBD, Stonewall Century Ride: La Veta, CO. Website: <http://www.spcycling.org>

25, Hotter’N Hell 100: Wichita Falls, TX. Website: <http://www.hh100.org>

25 - 26,  New Mexico MS 150: Pojoaque, NM (Cities of Gold Casino), 36 or 88 miles Saturday & 40 or 55 miles Sunday.  $250 minimum in pledges. Website: <http://www.bikemsnewmexico.org>

September

9, Enchanted Circle Century:  Red River, NM, 25, 50 & 100 mile loops sponsored by the Red River Chamber of Commerce. Early registration $35. Website: <http://redriverenchantedcirclecenturytour.com>

TBD, Farmington Tour de Cure: Farmington, NM. Website: <http://tour.diabetes.org>

TBD, Tour Of the Rio Grande Valley (TORGV): Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM. 25, 50, 65 and 100 mile options sponsored by BCNM. Website: <http://www.TORGV.org>

TBD: Si New Mexico:  NMTS tour across New Mexico for the State Centennial. Website: <http://www.NMTS.org>

21 - 23, Moab Century Tour: Moab, UT. Website: <http://skinnytireevents.com>

TBD, Fort Davis Cycle Fest: Fort Davis, TX. Website: <http://www.peytonsbikes.com>

TBD, Can You See Us Now: Albuquerque, NM. Five mile ride down old Route 66. No charge but registration and helmets required. Hosted by the Duke City Wheelmen. Website: <http://dukecitywheelmen.org>

TBD, Tour de Ruidoso: Ruidoso, NM. 20, 62 & 100 mile routes hosted by Bicycle Ruidoso. $25 (20 mile), $40 (62  & 100 mile) registration. Website: <http://www.bicycleruidoso.com>

TBD, Tour de Acoma: Acoma, NM. 25, 50 & 100 mile routes. Website:  <http://www.skycity.com>

28, Full Moon Bike Ride: White Sands National Monument, NM.  Take a leisurely bike ride with your friends and family through the monument. For these rides, the Dunes Drive is re-opened for three hours after dark for bicycles only.  $5 special use fee. Website: <http://www.nps.gov/whsa/planyourvisit/bicycling.htm>

30, Chile Pepper Challenge: Mesilla, NM. 22, 40, 62 and 100 mile routes run by the El Paso Bicycle Club.  Ride through the scenic and historic Mesilla Valley along tree covered lanes and lush farm land.  Website: <http://www.elpasobicycleclub.com>

October

TBD, Santa Fe Gourmet Classic: Santa Fe, NM. $90 registration.  Website:  <http://www.santafegourmetclassic.com>  

28, Day of the Tread: Albuquerque, NM. 12, 26, 54, 80 & 100 mile routes.  $50 registration. Website:  <http://www.dayofthetread.com>

November

TBD, Fourth Annual New Mexico Bicycle Education Summit: Details  will be announced on the BCNM Website: <http://www.bikenm.org>

17, El Tour de Tucson: Tucson, AZ. 40, 66, 79 and 109 mile routes. Website: <http://www.pbaa.com>