Enchanted Circle

🪅 Festival
⛰️ Scenic
Event Date

Aug 9, 2025

Location

Red River, NM

Discipline

About

Conquer iconic mountain passes amid New Mexico’s scenic beauty.

The Enchanted Circle cycling event on August 9, 2025, is a premier road ride in Northern New Mexico. Riders can choose between 85- or 100-mile courses along the breathtaking Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway. Organized by The Ride Collective, the event features dramatic climbs, swift descents, and showcases the region's iconic mountain passes. The course loops through Red River, Taos, and Eagle Nest, offering a true taste of high-altitude cycling adventure.

COURSE DETAILS

Choose between two courses: 85 miles (6,000 ft of climbing) or 100 miles (7,000 ft). The paved route includes significant climbs, fast descents, rolling hills, and exciting hairpin turns, with a peak elevation of 9,820 ft at Bobcat Pass.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Scenic ride through Northern New Mexico's Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway
  • Iconic mountain passes: Palo Flechado and Bobcat Pass
  • Post-ride celebration with lunch, beer garden, and prizes
  • E-bikes permitted
  • Sweeping vistas through Red River, Taos, and Eagle Nest

RIDE TYPES

Gran Fondo
Century Rides
e-Bike

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

85 miles or 100 miles

Elevation / Elevation Gain

City elevation not specified / 6,000–7,000 ft gain

Terrain

Paved roads with challenging mountain climbs, rolling hills, and technical descents

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