Event Description
****2021 adaptations for COVID include the option to ride Live or VIRTUAL**** Go to www.dayofthetread.com for details including registration benefits and this year's safe ride changes. Reward yourself for all those hot summer days in the sun, with crisp air, picturesque New Mexico landscape and lots of fun! Join us for a family oriented, Halloween - Day of the Dead Themed charitable bike ride ( 7, 18 Mile Family Ride, 25, 47, 60 & Century. The 15th annual Day of the Tread has a treat for everyone. Whichever route you choose, all participants will enjoy a Saturday Packet Pick-up, Sunday pre-event motivation gathering (NEW LOCATION IN 2021 - Sawmill District / Old Town), post ride celebration at the new SAWMILL MARKET with food - beverage - entertainment, courses full of music, themed recharge zones and crazy contests. Costumes are encouraged but not required; we will be awarding prizes for the best human costumes and best bike creativity. So...If you like memorable routes filled with surprises, dressing up in costume, putting on face paint or wigs, come join us as your favorite suger skull, monster, super hero, ghost or goblin. Come join fun and show your support for Pegasus Legal Services for Children, Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation's Adaptive Cycling Team and other NM Children and Family charities.
EAT, drink and be Scary!
7 miles is perfect for those things that go bump in the night…..
18 miles a great match for the Super Hero Family that rides....
25 miles is guaranteed to blow the bats from your belfry…..
47 miles will get your heart racing and make you thirst for more…..
60 miles will satisfy your flat course desires…..
100 miles will surely send the sugar skulls and ghouls back to their graves….
Event details and schedule
Go to www.dayofthetread.com for all 2021 safe ride event details including downloadable ROUTE MAPS / ELEVATIONS. Ride options include LIVE or VIRTUAL formats. Enjoy our new location and partnership in Albuquerque's vibrant Sawmill Distict / Old Town (Start / Finish on 20th St. NW). In the heart of the ride activity find Hotel Chaco, Hotel Albuquerque, Sawmill Market and the merchants of Albuquerque's Historic Old Town plus the NM Museum of Natural History, EXPLORA & Mama's Minerals.
*T-shirts for all participants **Costume Contests, Themed Recharge Zones on courses / Entertainment, Finish Celebration at the Sawmill Market / Entertainment, Food & Beverage options. SAG Support, Ride Marshalls to assist riders, Packup Pickup with DOTT Official Merchandise, Cheer Groups to inspire you & much more.
Packet Pick-up, Saturday October 23rd, 10-3 PM, location TBD
Event Start Times Sunday October 24th from 8:00 (Century) to 10:15 (18 Mile Family Ride & 7 Mile), Go to www.dayofthetread.com for Event Timeline and Parking Options.
No refund or transfer policy, IF LIVE EVENT IS CANCELLED because of COVID restrictions registrants will be offered 1) Switch to 2021 VIRTUAL Ride 2) Transfer Registration to 2022 Day of the Tread 3) Donate 2021 Registration Fees to our NM Non Profit Partners.
