Beauty and the Beast Bicycle Tour

03/06/2026

‼️Update - Reschedule to Fall 2026‼️
Due to scheduling and coordination needs that require a bit more time, we've made the difficult decision to reschedule to Fall 2026. If you registered, you should have received notifications with next steps. We are currently reviewing two dates and will make an annoucement soon! We truly appreciate your flexibility and understanding during this time. We can't wait to see you all then! Stay tuned for the new date!ll

02/11/2026

Bring your pain face!

March 28-29 2026
All details here -> https://www.racethebeast.com/
Register here -> https://www.bikereg.com/racethebeast

02/09/2026

ARE YOU REGISTERED???? sign up here -> https://www.bikereg.com/racethebeast

02/05/2026

The landscape might be peaceful out here...but these hills are not!!

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02/04/2026

Conquer the hills of East Texas again this spring!

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02/02/2026

53 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER!!

02/01/2026

2026 Schedule is posted! Check out all rides PLUS pre-race and after-race parties at the BNB website below...

Saturday - Road Fondos (15, 35, 75 miles) & Kids Cup
Sunday - Gravel Fondos (15, 35, 75 miles)

2026 we have expanded BNB to an entire weekend full of events for all ages and style of riders. Full weekend schedule posted below the events.

01/29/2026

Throwback Thursday to the last BNB…this year will be even better!!

The organizers describe the race as an East Texas tradition, challenging cyclists to conquer the infamous “Beast” climbs.

01/25/2026

While you’re inside staying warm, don’t forget to sign up for BNB 2026!!

Join the Beauty and the Beast Bicycle Tour and Race in beautiful East Texas! This premier cycling event, with a 35 year history is hosted by Rose City Cycling, features the challenging "Beast" hills and picturesque routes through the Piney Woods of East Texas. Set in East Texas annually on the secon...

08/08/2025

We've received a lot of messages about when registration will open for BNB 2025. We really appreciate the interest, and are excited to bring this tour back to East Texas again! We've been brainstorming on how to make this tour even better, bigger, and more fun than before!

Due to some scheduling conflicts this Fall, we are securing a Spring 2026 date, which we will be announcing soon!

10/23/2024

Throwback to 10 days ago when our weekend long event and over 400 riders navigated our road and gravel routes for the weekend! We are honored that you chose to ride our comeback event.

The organizers describe the race as an East Texas tradition, challenging cyclists to conquer the infamous “Beast” climbs.