2/01/2025 UPDATE

Hello, Friends of TORGBC:

The Tour of the Rio Grande Bicycle Century will not be an organized mass event in 2025.

For locals who are familiar with the South Valley area near the start / finish, there's been a lot of road work and construction. We have been talking with Bernalillo County and NMDOT for the past couple months in regards to the ride / permitting. They say with what is planned for Rio Bravo Blvd and its intersection with 2nd street, they cannot guarantee they will approve our permitting. They described how the state of the construction will make the road unsafe for cyclists. It is with this information I have chosen to make the event virtual.

A virtual event is one that doesn't have a particular ride date, start time or support outside of ridewithgps directions. This is being done so that the event holds its 4th / last Sunday of September spot on public calendars. It also gives fans of the ride the option to use the ridewithgps to find a place to park away from the construction, and attempt a part or all of the ride. There are a number of local businesses on the way that have food and beverage and they would love your support.

We did think about moving the start / finish to make the ride happen and we came to the conclusion to not change the ride in fear of ruining the experience.

Registration for the virtual tour is $5 or $20. Both options have fees and tax. The $20 dollar option will include a shirt and stickers for the virtual tour 2025 and local sponsor perks with shipping included. These will start being shipped in March and sent as they are ordered with an estimated two week turnaround time.

Online registration is open until 11:59pm MST Sunday September 28th.

There is no packet pick-up. There is no official support. Ridewithgps will include the original start / finish. It is up to the rider to update their route to avoid any construction or hazard.

Sincerely,
Michael O. Wieclaw
Organizer / Owner

- Four ride lengths accommodate cyclists of all levels - Choose to ride 39, 62, 80, or 100 miles (Century).

- And more casual riders can do 19.5 miles by signing up for the 39 but taking the Rail Runner back from the Los Lunas Station.

- Suitable for anyone 13 and up - from casual rider to seasoned cyclist.

- Hailed as the "flattest Century (100 mile bicycle route) in New Mexico."

- Support Operations include HAM radio safety patrols along route, three EMT stations, Mobile Bicycle Repair, and Route Guides

- Multiple Premium Rest Stops along each route, plus food and drink at end of ride

- See the more relaxed side of NM as you tour through the rural towns of Los Lunas, Belen, and Bernardo, and pass by Isleta Pueblo.

- Registration for single riders and tandems: $47 until April 30th. $57 May 1st - Sept 22nd. $67 Sept 23rd - 29th.

- DISCOUNTS and FREEBIES provided by our sponsors

TORGBC VIRTUAL RIDE SHIRT 2025

This year’s design is by Christopher Erickson aka Taint. The shirt is a warm gray.

Shirt, stickers, perks and shipping included with registration price.

*Shirts purchased will be mailed out at the beginning of the following month.

*Unisex and Ladies Fit tees. Avail in Ladies S - 2XL and Unisex S - XXXL.

*Note Ladies Tees fit slim.

TORGBC Jersey 2025 will not be available

Read About OUR SPONSORS (and get TORGBC DISCOUNTS and FREEBIES!)

Metal The Brand is a lifestyle apparel brand from artist Michael O. Wieclaw. The company specializes in art, screen printed apparel, stickers, enamel pins and other ways for artists and businesses to get their name out. All shirts and stickers are printed by MTB. Contact them about ideas or projects you may have.

2023 riders can get a $15 discount on a Basic PLUS Tune-Up (normally $64.99) to any rider with proof of registration (BIKEREG.COM email or bib after ride). Limit 1 discount per registered rider, valid anytime. Tune up includes:

  • Air pressure check

  • Safety check

  • F&R gears, brakes, and hubs adjusted

  • Minor wheel truing

  • Headset adjustment

  • Bottom bracket adjustment

  • Drivetrain lube

  • Wipe down

We are proud to promote our cycling friends Slow Roll 505. That’s right, if you didn’t know Albuquerque has its own slow roll event, which started with a successful 2019 season. From what we know, they will be returning in 2023. Stay tuned.

It helps to have the praise of our community partner BikeABQ. BikeABQ is a nonprofit organization that engages cyclists through advocacy, education and outreach throughout the city. You’ve seen their advocacy in each of our towns: bike lane striping, bike route and share-the-road signs, permanent bike racks . . . plus Street Skills classes, Safe Routes to Schools programs, Bike-to-Work-Month programs, Bike Valets, BikeSwaps, and more. BikeABQ brings together the diverse bicycling community in a united mission to improve the cycling environment and quality of life for the greater Albuquerque.

Kidical Mass ABQ is a group of cycling enthusiasts of all ages who aim to help cyclists feel more comfortable and safe riding on city streets and using bicycles for transportation, make cycling safer in Albuquerque, and get younger riders out riding! They organize family friendly rides all year long and take part in a Kidical Mass Global Action Day annually in September.