Rides Nearby Texas
Saturday, September 6. 31st Annual Enchanted Circle Century Bike Tour & Expo.
Red River, NM. Routes of 25, 50 and 100 miles. A scenic alpine ride that begins at 8,750 ft, goes as low as 7,000 ft and climbs as high as 9,820 ft on Bobcat Pass. Info: 800/348-6444 or visit <www.redriverinfo.org>.
Sunday, September 7. 20th Annual Top of the World Mountain Bike Race.
Red River, NM (Enchanted Forest XC Ski Area). A 5.5-mile loop (number of laps based on level of experience). NORBA sanctioned. Info: 800/348-6444 or visit <www.redriverinfo.org>.
Saturday, September 27. 2nd Annual Tour de Ruidoso.
Ruidoso, NM. Routes of 62 and 100 miles plus a 3-mile Fun Ride. Benefits the Ruidoso Home Care & Hospice Foundation. The century ride is challenging, beginning at 6,900 ft and passing along several 8% grade climbs for intermediate to advanced riders. Info: Steve Hightower 575/336-1151 or email <sghightower@yahoo.com>.
September 27 - 28. Bison Bicycle Classic.
Shawnee, OK. Tour routes of 10, 25 and 50 miles plus USCF road race, time trial and criterium. Info: Jim Vernon/Theresa Swadley 405/878-2305 or email <music@okbu.edu>.
Sunday, September 28. Crescent City Cyclists Century.
Cucumber Corner, Hwy 16 @ 450 (Near Stoney Point, LA). Routes of 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles. Registration, to be announced. Ride the lovely hills of Washington Parish in Louisiana. Info: email <century@crescentcitycyclists.org>.
Saturday, October 4. A Dickens of a Ride.
Claremore, OK. Routes of 30, 50 and 66 miles plus a Family Fun Ride. Info: 918/341-5881 or email <mainstreet@claremore.org> or visit <www.downtownclaremore.org>.
October 6 - 13. New Mexico Fiesta Ride.
Albuquerque, NM. Averages 50 miles per day. $750/rider until Sept. 1. Land of Enchantment! We arrive during the world class Hot Air Balloon Fiesta and leave as the morning ascension begins landing around our start/finish! Visit charming Jemez Springs, intellectual Los Alamos and the art heartbeat of the region Santa Fe! Info: April Amodei or Al Hastings of In Motion 607/423-2769 or 315/294-5755 or email <inmotionevents@aol.com> or visit <www.inmotionevents.net> for tour information and online registration.
October 18 - 23. Tour du Rouge.
Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA. 538 Miles in six days. $100/rider. Be among the first to join the inaugural ride of the Tour du Rouge from the Bayou City to the Crescent City. This six-day, push-your-limits ride along the Gulf Coast will be limited to 300. But it won't all be hard work, each night you will enjoy good food and entertainment with your fellow riders. Your participation in the Tour du Rouge supports American Red Cross Chapters from Houston to New Orleans. The Red Cross is neighbors helping neighbors. As you ride along the Gulf Coast, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping your neighbors by making life better in these communities. Info: visit <www.tourdurouge.org>.
Saturday, October 25. 22nd Annual Alfalfa Bill Century Bike Ride.
Tishomingto, OK. Routes of 10, 30, 46 and 100 miles. Starts at Pennington Park. "As always, our famous, homemade, Alfalfa Bill 'power' cookies will be served at all the rest stops along with fruit, water and pickles. If you have never tasted these 'Alfalfa Bill' ride cookies, you don't know how good a cookie can taste or how much fun a bike ride can be." Info: 580/371-3358 or email <franmorrell@tishomingo.com> or visit <www.tishomingo.com>.