BIKE THE BLUEBONNETS
Hosted by the Greater Dallas Bicyclists
Saturday, April 11, 2026
8:45 am – 9:15 am Rolling Start
REGISTRATION:
Early registration: $40.00
Late registration starts at 12:01 am CST on February 1st: $50.00
Day of event: $60.00
- Online registration ONLY – Please register online here: Register Now
DETAILS:
- Each registered rider will receive a pair of GDB socks which are available on rally day only.
- Parking will be available at Ferris Junior High School/Yellow Jacket Stadium (1002 E. 8th Street, Ferris).
- Rolling start anytime between 8:45 am and 9:15 am. You must be on the course riding no later than 9:15 am. Course closes at 3pm.
- The Grill LLC and P.H.A.T. Man’s BBQ food trucks will be available for food purchase after the ride at the start/finish area.
- Gatorade and water will be at the rest stops along with bananas, oranges and individually packaged fig newtons, pringles, etc. Pickle Juice will be at various rest stops.
- Questions? Email: rallydirector@greaterdallasbicyclists.com
E-BIKES:
- Class I and III e-bikes are permitted. Class II e-bikes are explicitly not permitted. The Greater Dallas Bicyclists Association may not be able to provide support for an electric-assisted bicycle due to size and weight.
Ride with GPS Routes:
25 mile
37 mile
55 mile
Combined Routes Map
Combined Cue Sheet
- Routes are subject to change but will be confirmed by April 1st and links updated accordingly.
- The routes can be challenging with hills on the front and back end. All routes will take you on Sugar Ridge Road which is a beautiful country road full of Bluebonnets.
DIRECTIONS/ADDRESS TO THE START:
Parking and rally start is at the Ferris Junior High School/Yellow Jacket Stadium
1002 E. 8th Street (FM 660)
Ferris, TX 75125
To get to the start from either I-45 North or South, take exit #266 towards Farm to Market 660/5th Street, merge and stay on the service road.
If traveling southbound, cross 5th Street and keep to the left. At the next intersection (Pizza Hut on the corner), turn LEFT onto FM660/8th Street and cross under I-45. The Junior High School will be on your right in approximately 1/2 mile.
If traveling northbound, go past McDaniel Road and keep to the right. At the next intersection (Taco Bell on the corner), turn RIGHT onto FM660/8th Street. The Junior High School will be on your right in approximately 1/2 mile.
If you have questions, please email: rallydirector@greaterdallasbicyclists.com
RALLY SOCKS (Available to registered riders - pick up on rally morning)
