2025 RIDE GUIDE
The Enchanted Circle Bicycle Tour on August 9th is almost here! The Event Guide has what you need to know, including:
Directions and Parking Information
Lodging
Packet Pick-Up Information
Course Options and Support
It’s a Fiesta - Rider Meal & Libations
What to Pack
Weekend Schedule
Smile - You’re on Camera
You Earned It
Fly the Flag
Northern New Mexico promises beautiful and natural scenery, cultural attractions, and a history rich in tradition. You will be in awe of its architecture, landscape and cuisine. On ride day, be prepared for variable weather, including afternoon rain showers. Welcome to the Land of the Enchantment!
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Getting There
Your home base for the weekend is
Red River Conference Center & Brandenburg Park
Event Parking
Participant parking is located at the corner of East River St. and Jacks and Sixes; adjacent to Brandenburg Park and a stone's throw away from the Packet Pick-Up at the Red River Conference Center.
Looking for Accommodations?
From riverside lodges to upscale B&Bs, cabins to motels, camping to RV parks, wherever you park your bags, you’ll be in the heart of Red River. For a complete list of accommodations, visit https://redriver.org/stay/.
Registration / Packet Pick-Up
On Friday, August 8, registration and packet pick-up will take place inside the Red River Conference Center, directly across Brandenburg Park. Here you will receive your ride credentials, including a rider bib (with raffle ticket), along with your commemorative event t-shirt or jersey (if applicable). If you pre-ordered additional merchandise, you’ll receive those items too.
Hours are 4 - 8 p.m.
If arriving early on Saturday, August 9, please proceed to the same location.
Hours are 6 - 7:30 a.m.
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Primal is proud to be the official cycling apparel partner of the Ride Collective and the Copper Triangle. They are committed to supporting organizations and events that make our state and the world a better place, two wheels at a time. Visit them at their tent or online.
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Come to the Zinn Cycles retail store near downtown Louisville for a full bike fitting and consultation, where we can design and build you your dream bike or even help improve the fit on an exisitng bike. We also offer stock bikes for those who don’t need custom. We have bikes and components to fit the widest size range of people, from 4’8” to 7’5” and everyone in between.
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Whether you can pedal up mountains or you’re just starting your wellness journey, get tuned up by joining the Ready. Set. CO challenge. Get the UCHealth app now and set a personalized goal in the wellness program or sign up to compete for rewards to keep you motivated.
Thanks for Supporting The Red River Valley Foundation
A portion of event proceeds will go to the Red River Valley Foundation. The Red River Valley Foundation assists donors, who share the goal of caring for and improving the quality of life in the Red River Valley, the opportunity to make their philanthropic giving as easy and effective as possible. With your help, we are building a permanent endowment that will help the Valley meet the challenges of the changing times.
RRVF raises money for many area charitable organizations including the Red River Valley Charter School, Parks & Trails and community projects for the Red River Community.
Route Details / GPX File
The Enchanted Circle Bicycle Tour travels counterclockwise around the beautiful Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway and features two passes in Palo Flechado and Bobcat.
You may elect to ride the traditional 85-mile loop or attempt a century with a bonus trek in and out of Angel Fire. Please note, in order to do the century option, you must be at the turnoff at Angel Fire no later than 12 p.m.
85-Mile - Click Here
Century - Click Here
Download the course map from our website.
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Sag wagons will be available to assist cyclists who are experiencing mechanical trouble or those who become too fatigued to finish. Please be prepared to handle your own flats and minor repairs.
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There are five aid stations out on course, each one stocked with hydration, water, fresh fruit, and snacks of both the salty and sweet variety. Enjoy!
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Bring a number of layers for all weather including rain, then decide in the morning what to wear and carry. Cool mornings usually become warm afternoons with a chance of showers.
Weather forecast for August 9th
Forecasts change. Check back to get an updated weather forecast leading up to the event.
**Weather forcast provided by Epic Ride Weather
Open roads - ride safe!
Enchanted Circle is held on open roads with both marked and unmarked hazards. Though we go to great lengths to make the event as safe as possible, you are only as safe as you ride.
Please ride carefully through Taos Canyon as the roads are narrow with minimal to no shoulder. We also advise that you use caution and control your speed when descending Palo Flechado and Bobcat Passes. There are steep descents, tight curves and the road conditions vary from good to poor.
As in all TRC rides, support will be plentiful. Five aid stations will be stocked with Tailwinds Hydration mix and water, sweet and salty snacks and include portalets, handwashing stations and a bike technician. Along the course you will be supported by local law enforcement, medics, road marshals and SAG vehicles. Please be prepared however to take care of your body, whatever the weather, and be able to change your own flats.
Click here to watch out safety video and read up on other safety tips.
Please also be mindful of the environment and wildlife. If you encounter any wildlife on course, please keep your distance. For more information on
wildlife encounters click here.
Credentials
Your rider credentials include a wrist band, bike plate, and raffle ticket. Affix your bike plate to your handlebars with the zip ties. Use your wrist band to gain access to the aid stations and the post ride lunch. Please note, the wrist band is your meal ticket so don’t lose it.
Important Reminders
1. Raffle ticket - Find our red bucket on the stage and place your raffle ticket to win. Must be present to win.
2. On your rider bib, you do have a free beer. Find our beer station to redeem after your ride.
Road Work on Course
🚧 Enchanted Circle Course Advisory: Road Construction Notice 🚧
Please be aware that there is an active construction zone at the bottom of Palo Flechado Pass, just over 1 mile long. Crews are working on the shoulder, and traffic may be reduced to one lane with a temporary traffic signal.
For your safety, we will have event personnel stationed in this section to help monitor traffic flow.
We kindly ask all riders to:
Stay alert and follow instructions from event staff.
Be patient and respectful of vehicles sharing the road.
Ride single file and do not cross into oncoming lanes.
Your courtesy helps keep everyone safe — thank you for your cooperation!
Fun Stuff All Weekend
Following the ride, you will be treated to some Northern New Mexico cuisine by Shotgun Willie’s with vibrant colors, delicious ingredients and regional spices. This post-ride meal is included with your registration. You may purchase additional meal tickets for family and friends by visiting our Merchandise Booth on Friday & Saturday.
Born out of a love for great beer and spirits, our good friends at Red River Brewing – a locally owned and family run business – will provide beer and cocktails to quench your thirst and delight your palate!
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
The Enchanted Circle will start and finish at the Red River Conference Center.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
Packet Pick-Up
4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
Pre-Ride Activities; 6:00 – 7:30 a.m.
Registration / Packet Pick-Up
Coffee
Bike Tech Support @ Sitzmark Sports
Hydration Station
Music & Announcements
Wheels Down / Mass Start – 7:30 a.m
Red River Fiesta; 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Post-Ride Meal - (Meal will start at 12pm)
Beer Garden
Live Music
Expo
Massages (additional cost)
Prize Drawings
Course Close; 4:00 p.m.
Things To Do
Outside, beneath the bluest sky, a perfect day begins. The mountains around you offer exhilarating adventures, the kind you loved as a kid.
You breathe in crisp mountain air and remember what it felt like to be out on trails that stretched on forever, beneath a canopy of evergreens. The sun throws sparkles over everything, from the aspens to the streams. You toss your head back with joy then step out into a wonderland of wilderness.
This is how Red River sparks your spirit.
Food & Drink Options
Full List of all Resteraunts in Red River
Gluten Free and Vegan options
Breakfast:
Coffee:
Grab some vino:
Sip a craft beer:
Enjoy some bar food and bar drinks:
When we ride together, we ride better. At EF Adventures, community is at the heart of every adventure—whether that’s ascending Mallorca’s most famous climbs, pushing each other over the line on a real Tour de France stage, or rolling from grape to plate in Tuscany’s culinary heartland.
Join like-minded adventurers on over 30+ active tour destinations. Share in the best regional cuisine at hand-selected restaurants, make stops for cultural detours and world-class wine, kickback at always local, never ordinary 4- & 5-star hotels, and uncover new perspectives through our expert Tour Directors and local guides. To learn more, visit our booth to speak with a Tour Consultant or visit efadventures.com.
Too Big? Too Snug?
If you registered for a jersey or a t-shirt and it doesn't fit, swap it out at registration or at our merchandise booth (size changes subject to availability). Before the ride, you can also purchase hats and sale items.
Smile! You're on Camera
Get your personal event photos with Southern Exposure, the official photographer at Enchanted Circle. Your personal photos will be available online after the event. Make sure your bike plate is facing front at all times and don't forget to smile when you cross the finish line!
