Red Rock Roller
Red Rock Roller is a road cycling race on July 25, 2026 in Church Rock, NM.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Location
- 825 Outlaw Rd, Church Rock, NM
- Sport
- Road Cycling
From the Organizer
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.
View the route on Ride With GPS.
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
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
90°
Low
61°
Conditions
Mostly sunny then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
24%
Wind
0 to 5 mph
Host City
About Church Rock, NM
City Elevation
6,687 ft
Nearest Airport
GUP
Gallup Municipal Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport · 117 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Road cycling rewards pacing judgment and consistent time on your bike more than raw power. If you already ride regularly and can comfortably ride a few miles, you have a good starting base for most beginner-friendly events.
Road Cycling
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.
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Red Rock Roller
Jul 25, 2026