Cycle 66 Presented by Amazon and Walmart is ready to ride on Sunday, July 27 at 7 a.m. A fifth mid-distance route of 18 miles has been added! Cycle 66 covers more miles on historic Route 66 than ever before. Last year’s ride was cancelled due to rain, so the annual event was moved from November 2024 to July 2025 and has an earlier start time to help with summer heat.

"We are excited about the July 27 ride with new routes for an amazing opportunity to explore more miles of iconic Route 66, along with some roads many cyclists may have never ridden before,” said Cycle 66 Ride Director Jason Duncan. Local police keep streets safe for cyclists.

Duncan said all five route details and maps, including for the 10-, 18-, 33-, 66- and a 1-mile Kids’ distances, can be found at www.Cycle66ok.com.

"July is in the middle of road biking season, so we expect a big crowd, and are gearing up for Route 66 Centennial in 2026. The last Cycle 66 ride attracted 696 riders from 12 states,” Duncan said. 

In addition to the non-timed distance tours, Cycle 66 also offers fast paced criterium races, called the Crit @ Cycle 66, in downtown Edmond, from 9am to 3pm.

"Edmond has a USA Cycling-sanctioned Oklahoma Skills-Based Criterium this year,” said Tony Steward, Cycle 66 Race Director. "Whether you’re a cyclist who wants to participate, or you’ve never ridden a bike, the Crit @ Cycle 66 offers an exciting opportunity to see some of this region’s best cyclists pedal their way to victory. It’s fast, furious competition, and we invite the public to come cheer on the cyclists while they enjoy brunch or beer in our beautiful downtown.” 

As cyclists cross the shared finish line for both the tour and the race, spectators can cheer along Broadway Avenue, beginning at 2nd Street and flowing north.

"Cycle 66 has something for everyone with five distances to choose from and endless community spirit. Many of our downtown businesses have extended hours and special offerings so you can enjoy a street festival atmosphere,” said Jennifer Thornton, Visit Edmond Tourism Director and Cycle 66 board member.

"More importantly, Cycle 66 gives 100 percent of its rider registration fees to charity.” Thornton said.

Cycle 66 will donate registration proceeds to Oklahoma Route 66 Association, YMCA and Bike Club OKC, an after-school club for boys and girls that teaches bike safety and maintenance, important life skills and that leads bike rides around local neighborhoods. YMCA will use Cycle 66 funds to add a bike checkout program so people can borrow a bike to ride trails that connect to Arcadia Lake at the new YMCA on 15th Street just east of I-35.

General registration for Cycle 66 is $45 and includes a free T-shirt. The 1-mile kids’ ride and kids’ crit are free for kids ages 10 and under. 

If you haven’t registered yet, grab a friend or two, register today and join us for an unforgettable ride on Sunday, July 27—no matter what distance you choose (1, 10, 18, 33, or 66 miles)! And don’t forget to stick around for the Crit at Cycle 66 when we return to Downtown Edmond.

Packet Pick Up:

Cyclists can pick up packets that include a t-shirt, commemorative ride book and water bottle at Frenzy Brewing (15 S. Broadway) on Saturday, July 26 from 11am-6pm and Sunday, July 27 starting at 6am. Frenzy brewed a special "Under the Sun” Cycle 66 beer which is an American Light Lauger that has been dry hopped with Cascade hops.

Parking:

Cycle 66 participants and spectators can enjoy free public parking throughout downtown Edmond. A convenient parking map is available at www.cycle66ok.com. Entry to downtown is encouraged from the west and north. 

Street Closures:

Similar to last year’s event, several streets in and around Downtown Edmond will be closed from 6pm Saturday, July 26 to 6pm, Sunday, July 27 See www.cycle66ok.com for more details.