35th Annual Beauty and the Beast Bicycle Tour and Race

Rose City Cycling is East Texas' largest cycling organization (formerly Tyler Bicycle Club and FRESH Racing), operating as a 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit organization dedicated to community impact and improving the overall health and wellness of our community. They are thrilled to be bringing back the iconic 35th Annual Beauty and the Beast Bicycle Tour and Race event in 2024. 
Cyclists flock to Beauty and the Beast each year for the allure of conquering the infamous "Beast" while soaking in the natural beauty of East Texas. While COVID did put a damper on things in the early 2020s, 2024 is shaping up to be the grand revival of this celebrated community event, with a throwback to our roots in the 1980s. Get ready for a fun filled adventure in Bullard, Texas featuring road and gravel events. Our goal is to provide a weekend of cycling opportunities that cater to two of the most popular styles or riding not only for the casual rider but the seasoned racer, ages targeted from kids to seniors, making East Texas the place to be October 11-13. 
Event Schedule
Thursday 10/10/2024                 Tyler, Texas
                                                  5-7pm Packet Pickup
Friday 10/11/2024                               Location TBD
5pm Packet pickup Open (location TBD)
                                                6-8:30pm Packet Pickup party, vendors and Crit Race
                                                6:30pm Women’s Crit Race (25min +1 lap)
                                                7:15pm Men’s Crit Race (35 min +1 lap)
Saturday 10/12/24                                Bullard, Texas
6:45am Onsite Registration and Packet Pickup
                                                 8:00am 75 mile Gran Fondo Start (Road)
                                                 8:15am 35 Mile Medio Fondo Start (Road)
                                                 9:00am 15 Mile Piccolo Fondo Start (Road)
                                                 10:30am Food Truck and Post Ride Festival and vendors   
                           1:30pm All Saturday Courses Close
 
Saturday Evening                          True Vine, Earl Campbell Blvd
5pm Kids Cup     
5:30pm- 10:00pm Post Ride Dinner, Awards, Athlete Giveaways and After Party            
Sunday 10/13/2024                               Bullard, Texas
6:45am Onsite Registration and Packet Pickup
                                                 8:00am 75 mile Gran Fondo Start (Gravel)
                                                 8:15am 35 Mile Medio Fondo Start (Gravel)
                                                 9:00am 15 Mile Piccolo Fondo Start (Gravel)
                                                 10:30am Food Truck and Post Ride Festivities And vendors         
                                                 Noon Gravel Awards and Prizes Presentation            
 
1:30pm All Sunday Courses Close

Holiday Inn & Suites - Tyler
5701 South Broadway, Tyler, Texas 75703
903-561-5800
Please mention Beauty and the Beast for a nightly room rate of $109