Bluebonnet Express

2025 Bluebonnet Express Event Information

The 34th annual Bluebonnet Express will be held on March 30, 2025 and will start from the Waller ISD Hight School (next to the Football Stadium) in Waller, Texas, approximately 40, miles northwest of Houston.

This fully supported ride is one of the Houston area’s oldest rides and is presented by Northwest Cycling Club. Three different distances/routes will be offered. All routes are on back country roads, staying off most of the busier FM roads in Waller County. Cyclist can expect mostly flat sections and some gentle rollers. This is an excellent training opportunity for the upcoming MS 150. 

TRAFFIC CONTROL WILL BE PROVIDED BY AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

Location: Waller High School Cafeteria, across from the stadium, 20735 Stokes Road, Waller, Texas.

Heading west on Hwy. 290, take the FM 2920 (Waller, Tomball Road) exit and cross over FM 2920 and take the next right onto Stokes Road. Heading east on Hwy 290 exit FM2920 and circle back under the overpass and take the next street right onto Stokes Road.

PARKING IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE FROM STOKES ROAD

Routes and Start Times: 7:30 Rolling Start

72 Mile   - TBD

58 Mile   - TBD

37 Mile   - TBD

20 Mile   - TBD

Note: Riders doing the 72-mile route must be able to average 12-13 MPH, including time spent at rest stops.

REGISTRATION IS CASHLESS - ONLINE OR FROM A SMARTPHONE

Registration only available online at Bluebonnet Express .

Early Bird Pricing, register by 12/31/2024 for $35.00 and the registered rider will receive a t-shirt.

Register between 1/1/2025 and 2/16/2025 for $45.00 and the registered rider will receive a t-shirt (2/16/2025 is deadline for t-shirts)

Register between 2/17/2025 and 2/28/2025 for $50.00. (register after midnight on the 16th of February and the rider will not receive a t-shirt.)

Register between 3/1/2025 and 3/14/2025 for $55. (Rider will not receive a t-shirt.)

Register between 3/15/2025 and by 3/30/2025 for $65. (Rider will not receive a t-shirt.)

Registration at packet pickup (on-line via smart phone) will be $65 on March 28th, 29th & 30th. 

For other information about the 2025 BBX BBX.BIKE.

To Volunteer for the BBX, please go to VOLUNTEER.

To join NWCC, please go to JOIN NWCC.

REGISTRATION IS CASHLESS - ONLINE OR FROM A SMARTPHONE

You may register on-line, on the day of the ride. You will need your cell phone to do this. Fee is $65. T-shirts will not be available. Packet pickup is also available the morning of the ride. All riders must have either registered or picked up their packets between 6 AM – 7:30 AM at Waller High School Cafeteria, across from stadium.

T-shirts will be available to online registrants only through midnight on 2/16/2025, and will be available for pick up at registration packet pickup. 
***For any online registrations after 2/16/2025, you will not receive a t-shirt.***  

Packet and T-shirt Pick-up at Houston Cycling Centers at Northwest Cyclery, 17464 Northwest Freeway @ Jones Road.

Friday, March 28th 11 AM – 6 PM

Saturday, March 29th 11 AM – 4 PM

Lunch will be served from 11 AM until 4 PM March 30th in the Waller High School Cafeteria, across from stadium.

 Safety Expectations for NWCC Sponsored Rides

Helmets Required!!!No earphones while ridingFollow all traffic laws unless directed by a local law enforcement.Ride single file on two lane roads as to not impede traffic. If you ride two abreast on two lane road you could get a ticket.Riding more than two abreast is illegal.Pass on the left announcing, “on your left.” Do not pass on the right!Announce and / or use hand signals for changes in direction or speed.Announce or signal road hazards to other riders.Announce “slowing” or “stopping” when approaching intersections.Scan and look behind you before changing position.Watch for approaching traffic as well as traffic coming from the rear. Inform others by calling out “car up” or “car back.”             Move off the road to stop.For SAG, move off the road, call (346) 479-9090, and take off your helmet.

No refunds or transfers

For more information send email to bbx@nwcc.bike

BBX Ride Director:  Steven Freeman  

For questions or other assistance, please email Troy treasurer@nwcc.bike or Steven bbx@nwcc.bike .

You may also call Troy @ 346-220-7771 or Steven @ 832-684-2897 for assistance.