Events
22-Mile Loop Around the Park
Event Description
The Red Rock Roller is held in conjunction with the City of Gallup's Route 66 Rides festival. This event is not a race, but a ride meant to showcase the beauty of Red Rock Park, Route 66 and the surrounding area.
Starting from Red Rock Park, the ride begins just as the hot air balloons begin their mass ascension. From there, you'll ride on Route 66 for a few miles and watch the balloons float among the stunning red rocks. The route soon heads north to make a loop around the park, offering views of balloons drifting past Pyramid Peak and Church Rock. If the timing and weather are ideal, you should roll back into the park just as the balloons finish their flight.
A gravel or road bike is appropriate for this ride, with some parts having sections of rough pavement. Expect to ride for about 1.5 hours, depending on your ability. The event is not timed and there are no awards.
Please note that the balloon launch is weather dependent.
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Event Schedule:
6:30am -Recommended arrival time
6:40am - Balloons launch (weather dependent)
7am -Deadline to arrive
7:05am -The ride departs
8:30am - Approximate arrival back to Red Rock Park
9:15am - Sag Wagon cutoff time
Red Rock Roller Participant Rules
- Ride at Your Own Risk
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- Participants assume all risks associated with cycling and are responsible for their own safety.
- Helmets Required
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- All riders must wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet at all times while riding.
- Carry Basic Supplies
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- Riders should carry water, a spare tube, tire repair equipment, and any necessary medications.
- Cutoff Time
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- 9:15am is the cutoff time for the event. If you have not completed the route by then, you will be picked up by the sag wagon.
- Obey Traffic Laws
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- Riders must follow all state and local traffic laws, including stop signs, traffic signals, and lane usage requirements.
- Stay Alert
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- No headphones, earbuds, or other distractions that prevent riders from hearing traffic, instructions, or other cyclists.
- Maintain Your Bicycle
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- Ensure your bicycle is in safe working condition, including brakes, tires, and drivetrain.
- Be Courteous
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- Treat fellow riders, volunteers, event staff, motorists, and community members with respect.
- Ride Within Your Ability
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- Choose a pace that matches your fitness and skill level. Do not attempt maneuvers beyond your abilities.
- Follow Event Staff Instructions
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- Participants must comply with directions from ride leaders, volunteers, law enforcement, and event officials.
- Weather and Route Changes
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- Organizers may modify, delay, shorten, or cancel the ride due to weather, road conditions, or safety concerns.
- Emergency Contact Information
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- Riders should carry identification and emergency contact information during the event.
Riders should expect early morning traffic, wildlife, and changing road conditions. This is an open-road event with no road closures. The event is not timed and there are no awards.
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Event Location
Red Rock Park
825 Outlaw Rd
Church Rock, NM 87311 US
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