Tour de Optimism

Event check-in and walk-in registration start at 0700 on Sunday, April 13th at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, 3501 Arrowhead Drive on the campus of NMSU. The 100KM ride will start promptly at 0800. The 50KM ride will start after a safety briefing at 0810. 

The 2025 routes will be similar to those in previous years. The finals routes will be posted to this registration site and emailed to all registered participants at least 7 days before the ride.

Both distances follow the same route back to Burrell College from here. 

2024 100KM route https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6001018129

2024 50KM route https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/edit/5997745735/

Couch Potato:

If you want to support the charitable work of the Optimist Club without leaving the comfort of your home you can register as a "Couch Potato." An actual rider will wear your bib number.

Family Fun Ride:

Family Fun Rides are designed for families with small children. All rides are of custom length to meet the abilities of the families.