Beauty and the Beast Bicycle Tour

09/21/2026

🚴‍♀️🎉 BNB Weekend Fun for Kids! 🎉🚴‍♂️

The 36th Annual Beauty & the Beast Bicycle Weekend is almost here, and thanks to our amazing sponsors, kids under 12 ride FREE! Huge thanks to CSH Endurance and Green Acres Baptist Church for making these kids events possible.

Join us October 9-10 for TWO nights of kid-sized cycling fun:
🚴 Friday Night Kids Time Trial (Ages 4-12)
🏆 Saturday Night Kids Cup (Ages 2-5)
🍧 Popsicles for every Kids Cup participant
🎨 Face painting
📸 Free rider photos
🎵 Music, awards, food, prizes & family fun!

Whether your child is racing for the first time or returning to the start line, BNB is all about building confidence, creating memories, and celebrating young riders. ❤️

✅ Kids Under 12 Ride FREE
✅ Two Nights. Two Races. All Fun!
✅ Family-Friendly Weekend Event

Register your kids today and make it a weekend to remember! 🚲💙 https://www.bikereg.com/77022?orc=1

09/18/2026

It’s all about the Swag! 🚴‍♂️✨
Whether you're conquering the climbs or enjoying the cruise, you’ll want to snag our exclusive event collection.
Here’s how to grab your gear:
* Event T-shirts: These are available for purchase! Important: To guarantee you have your shirt in hand on event day, you must register or place your order by September 28th.
* Participant Perks: We’ve got custom coozies and stickers waiting for our participants as well.

Don't wait until the last minute—register today to secure your spot and snag your swag!

https://www.bikereg.com/77022?orc=1

09/16/2026

BNB Weekend Host Hotel 🏩
We are thrilled to announce that the Holiday Inn and Conference Center in Tyler is officially a sponsor and our host hotel for this years event!

Whether you're looking for a relaxing dip in their lovely outdoor pool or a delicious hot chef cooked breakfast to fuel your day, they have everything you need. Plus, the location is incredibly convenient:
* 5 minutes from the Saturday night party.
* 20 minutes from the Time Trial and Saturday morning event.
* And an easy 20 minutes to the Air Show on Sunday.

A huge thank you to Grant and Lisa for their generous support of our community and this event!
Don't wait—call in today to get special pricing and secure your reservation.

Phone in Group code: B12

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=TYRSB&qCiD=09&qCiMy=092026&qCoD=11&qCoMy=092026&qGrpCd=B12&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=HI&qDest=5701%20South%20Broadway,%20Tyler,%20TX,%20US&showApp=true&adjustMonth=false&srb_u=1&qRmFltr=

Register for the weekend event today: https://www.bikereg.com/77022

09/15/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that With Me Therapy and the Hall family have joined us as Silver Sponsors for the 36th annual Beauty and the Beast event weekend!

We are incredibly grateful for their generous support and their unwavering belief in our mission and our cycling community. Thank you for helping us make this year’s event our best one yet—we couldn't do it without partners like you!

Reach out to Heather today for all your therapy needs. https://www.withmetherapy.com

Stay tuned for more updates as we gear up for an unforgettable weekend on the bike. 🚴✨

09/12/2026

BNB 2026 PreRide # 2 is one week from today. Grab a buddy and come out to PreRide sections of the courses. We will have designated ride leaders, a planned gas station stop, and will ride part of the 27, 45 and 65 routes. You can view the routes in the comments on ride alert. We will be riding part of the 27 and 45 with the ability to cut short where you’d like. I’ll drop the planned sections next week into the comments on Ride Alert. Come ride whatever you’d like. See you soon!

By Michaelle White-Rose City Cycling/Racing | On Saturday, September 19th 2026 | Starting from Exxon | 42 mi Road ride at 07:00 AM CDT

09/07/2026

Labor Day Special 💰
Ride the Beauty 🌲🍁 🚴‍♂️
Conquer the Beast ⛰️ 🚴‍♀️
Fund the Future 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒🚴‍♂️
Register today! https://www.bikereg.com/beautyandthebeast2026

09/05/2026

5 weeks to go! 🏁 To celebrate Labor Day, we’re fueling your training this fall with an exclusive 10% OFF your registration! 💥

Grab your training buddy and friends, pick your distance, and lock in your spot before this deal disappears at midnight on Monday! 🚴‍♀️💨

Don’t wait—register today and let’s make this the best event yet!

https://www.bikereg.com/beautyandthebeast2026

08/31/2026

We’re so incredibly grateful to Pine Creek Dental for their amazing support as the cash payout sponsor! 🌟

Their generous support critical for our racing enthusiasts and for the success of our fundraising event. This partnership helps us continue our vital work improving our local cycling infrastructure right here in Smith County and providing vital funding for our youth cycling programs to get more kids on bikes.

Thank you, Chris Tutt, for always supporting our cycling community. If you need any dental work done, he is the best! 🦷🚲💨

If you’d like to get involved or learn more about how you can support these initiatives, contact us today!

08/29/2026

Only 6 weeks to go! 🚴‍♂️✨

The countdown is officially ON for the 36th Annual Beauty and the Beast event weekend! Whether you’re coming to soak in the stunning back roads, highways, and byways of East Texas and spot some local wildlife, or you're here to crush a personal time goal and chase those overall male and female cash prizes on our ultimate Beast routes—we can’t wait to see you at the start line.

Check out the routes below:
The Beauty - https://strava.app.link/JIXLoYMSR5b
The Beast - https://www.strava.com/routes/3508207916434432300
The Ultimate Beast - https://www.strava.com/routes/3507833063806499804

Grab your riding buddies and secure your spot for this epic experience. Let’s make this the best year yet!

Register today: https://www.bikereg.com/beautyandthebeast2026?orc=1

08/24/2026

🚨‼️BNB 2026 Routes are LIVE 🚴‍♂️✨

We are thrilled to announce the official routes for this year's ride taking us back to some roads of the past. Whether you're in it for the scenic rolling hills of East Texas or the challenge of the climb, we’ve got you covered.

Every route features a signature climb to test your legs, and we’ve added a Strava segments to keep things spicy! 🌶️ You can expect breathtaking East Texas scenery, beastly climbs, and the pure, natural beauty of the region.

The Beauty - 27 miles with one punchy climb, beautiful East Texas scenery, two aid stations and only 5 turns once you leave the highschool. Short and sweet and only 997 ft of climbing. https://strava.app.link/JIXLoYMSR5b

The Beast - 42.5 miles with 1900 ft of climbing = magic and my personal favorite of the 3 routes. You will be treated to a delightful mix of gorgeous terrain, excellent low traffic roads, all types of wild life and one long climb to test your skills. This course will pass 4 aid stations. https://www.strava.com/routes/3508207916434432300

The Ultimate Beast - 62.5 miles with 3k feet of elevation takes you through all the gorgeous parts of The Beast route, and adds in some excellent additions including a mile long climb towards the end to take the last bit of your energy. You can expect excellent roads with lots of opportunities for speed and climbs and 5 aid station passes. https://www.strava.com/routes/3507833063806499804

Don't wait—register today and join us for an unforgettable weekend of riding!
https://www.bikereg.com/beautyandthebeast2026