The Bluebonnet Express p/b Northwest Cycling Club

02/06/2026

Due to the untimely passing of a longtime, key board member, and the critical timing of everything needed to execute the BBX in the manner acceptable to the host organization, Northwest Cycling Club, the decision has been made to cancel the Bluebonnet Express. As noted on the registration website, entry fees are not refundable. The NWCC board will continue to assess our operations and will let registrants know if we are able to amend that policy.

07/17/2025

We are T-Minus 4 Days for the 2025 Katy Flatland Century Ride on July 20th - REGISTER TODAY!!

Register online at:
https://www.bikereg.com/katyflatlandcenturybikeride

Event Details:
Start: Royal High School, Brookshire, TX
6:30 AM rolling start | Routes: 100, 78, 65, 49, 35 & 19 miles
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Packet Pickup Is at Houston Cycling Centers Location in Jersey Village.

17464 NW Fwy
Houston, TX 77040
713-466-1240

Dates and Times listed below.

Katy Flatland Century Packet & T-Shirt Pickup
When: Time: Where:
Friday, July 18th 11am-5pm Northwest Cycling Center, 17464 Northwest Freeway @ Jones Rd

Saturday, July 19th 11am-4pm Northwest Cycling Center, 17464 Northwest Freeway @ Jones Rd

Sunday, July 20th 5:30am-6:45am Royal High School Cafeteria

BikeReg - online cycling event registration

04/19/2025

Register by midnight May 15th to save money and secure your event T-shirt!

The 2025 Katy Flatland Century rolls out on Sunday, July 20th from Brookshire Royal High School!

Whether you’re tackling 24, 46, 62, or the full 100 miles, this iconic Texas ride offers scenic views, great support, and plenty of summer cycling spirit.

Riders — register now: https://www.bikereg.com/68225

We need volunteers! Sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C0F44A5AE2CABF4CE9-53641378-2025

Want more event details?
Route maps, start times, parking info, and more can be found here:
https://kfc.bike/katy-flatland-century-event-info/

Come ride, cheer, or volunteer—this community event has a role for everyone!

For any information not listed here, please email: [email protected]

2022 Katy Flatland Century Event Information - Four different distances/routes will be offered, staying mostly on scenic country roads.

03/30/2025

Someone lost their helmet during today’s ride. Contact us if this is yours.

03/27/2025

2025 Bluebonnet Express **Route Updates** Due To Road Construction (20 Mile & 37 Mile Routes)

Due to road construction in the Waller area, we have modified the 20.7- and 37.8-mile routes to ensure rider safety. Riders will now follow Old Washington instead of Business 290.

Updated routes, (Ride with GPS or Strava), are available at Bluebonnet Express Routes

You can also access all the routes below….

RIDE WITH GPS LINK
70.5 Mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49959303
62.1 Mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49959857
37.8 Mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49959702
20.7 Mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49707600

STRAVA LINK
70.5 Mile - https://www.strava.com/routes/3337539611412285654
62.1 Mile - https://www.strava.com/routes/3337536509210829014
37.8 Mile - https://www.strava.com/routes/3340100004428667102
20.7 Mile - https://www.strava.com/routes/3340099796082423814

For additional questions or assistance, please email [email protected].

Thank you,

BBX Ride Directors

37.8 Mile Route (updated 3.26.25) is a 37.7 mi Cycling Route. Discover this route and more at Strava. Visit today!

03/25/2025

In addition to the upcoming BBX, which is this coming Sunday March 30th, we also have the Katy Flatland Century on July 20th!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for The 2025 Katy Flatlands Century Ride!! Early Bird Pricing: Register by March 31st!

https://www.bikereg.com/katyflatlandcenturybikeride

T-shirts will be available to online registrants only through midnight on 6/15/2025 and will be available for pick up at registration packet pickup. For any online registrations after 6/15/2025, you will not receive a T-shirt.

Early Bird Pricing: Register by March 31st for $50.00 and receive a T-shirt.
Regular Pricing: Register between April 1 st and May 15 th for $60.00 and receive a T-shirt
Late Registration: Register between May 16 th and June 15 th for $65.00 and receive a T-Shirt. (6/15/2025 is the deadline for T-shirts).
Final Registration: Register between June 16 th and July 20 th for $70.00 (no T-shirt).
Register before 6/1/2024 12:01 AM for $60

Between 6/1/2024 12:01 AM and 7/1/2024 12:01 AM for $65

After 7/1/2024 12:01 AM for $70

BikeReg - online cycling event registration

03/19/2025

If you signed up for the 2025 Bluebonnet Express being held on March, 30th and you prefer to use Strava map links, then this post is for you. 😀

Please see the links below.

20 Miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3337539881525911164
37 Miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3337539751996612822
62 Miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3337536509210829014
70 Miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3337539611412285654

If you have not signed up.....then the link below is for you! 😀

https://www.bikereg.com/bluebonnetexpress

Thank you,

NWCC Ride Directors

BikeReg - online cycling event registration

03/19/2025

The 2025 Bluebonnet Express Rider Guide is now available along with the map links.

The Guide includes information, such as:
Schedule of Events
Packet pick-up times & locations
Ride start times
Lunch times
Course closure Times
Site Map
Parking Entrance locations
Parking location
Ride start location
Course Information
Rest Stop mileage, open and close times
Rest stop food & supplies
Gate location and time
Bike Safety & Etiquitte
Required equipment
Do's and Don't of group riding

Riders Guide Link:

https://bbx.bike/bluebonnet-express-event-info/

PARKING IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE FROM STOKES ROAD
Start Time: Mass Start with Staging to begin at 7:45 AM

We will let the 70 milers roll out first at 8AM, followed by the 62, 37 then the 20 milers.

Routes

70.5 Mile – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49959303

62.1 Mile – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49959857

37.8 Mile – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49959702

20.7 Mile – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49707600

Note: Riders doing the 70-mile route must be able to average 12-13 MPH, including time spent at rest stops.

Bluebonnet Express Event Information. Promoted and sponsored by Northwest Cycling Club to promote cycling in the greater Houston area.

03/12/2025

🚴‍♂️ Register by 11:59 PM on March 14 to save $10! 🚴‍♀️

The 34th Annual Bluebonnet Express 🚴 rolls out on March 30, 2025, starting from Waller ISD High School (next to the football stadium) in Waller, Texas, about 40 miles northwest of Houston. 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

BikeReg - online cycling event registration

03/04/2025

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for The 2025 Katy Flatlands Century Ride!! Early Bird Pricing: Register by March 30th

https://www.bikereg.com/katyflatlandcenturybikeride

02/28/2025

Discounted Registration Ends Soon!

Register by 11:59 PM on 2/28/2025 and SAVE $5!

💲Price increases to $55 at midnight on 3/1/2025 – secure your spot now!

👉 Register today: https://www.bikereg.com/bluebonnetexpress

🚴‍♂️ Get Your 2025 Bluebonnet Express Jersey! 🚴‍♀️

The official BBX25 Jersey by ScudoPro is available now!

📅 Order by March 14, 2025 to receive your jersey before the event.

🔗 Order here: https://scudopro.com/products/nwccbbx25-peloton-fit-short-sleeve-cycling-jersey-men-and-women

📦 Important: Jerseys will be shipped directly to you and will not be available for pick-up at packet pick-up.

💙 Join Our Volunteer Team! 💙

BBX wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers! Sign up today and be part of the action:

🔗 Volunteer Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A5AE2CABF4CE9-53379739-2025 #/

See you at the 2025 Bluebonnet Express! 🚴‍♂️🌿

06/22/2024

30 days out from the Katy Flatland Century. Register today!

BikeReg - online cycling event registration