More than 700 cyclists from 18 states, ranging from California to Rhode Island, gathered in Edmond Sunday, October 4 to celebrate the centennial of Route 66 at the 5th annual Cycle 66 bike ride.

Cycle 66 brought cyclists of all ages and skill levels to Downtown Edmond for a day of riding, racing, and celebrating the Mother Road. Participants traveled from across the country to take part in routes ranging from a 1-mile kids’ fun ride to a 100-mile round-trip trek to Stroud.

The ride also featured the Crit @ Cycle 66, an eight-race series through Downtown Edmond that was designated as the USA Cycling 2026 Oklahoma Criterium State Championship. All rides started, finished, and celebrated in Downtown Edmond by meeting local vendors, shopping, and dining.

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell kicked off Cycle 66 Sunday morning, helping send hundreds of cyclists onto the Mother Road. “Cycle 66 is a great example of how we can bring people from across the country together to experience the history, culture, and communities along Route 66,” said Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell. “Seeing more than 700 cyclists from 18 states come to Oklahoma to celebrate the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary is testament to the excitement surrounding the Route 66 Centennial. I’m proud to have kicked off this year’s ride and to see Edmond continue to showcase what makes Oklahoma the best place to live, work, and raise a family.”

Cyclists chose routes from the inaugural round-trip adventure of 100 miles to Stroud, 75 miles to Chandler, 53 miles to Wellston, 38 miles to Luther, or 20 miles to Arcadia.

The Oklahoma Route 66 Association set up a table in downtown Edmond, where volunteers handed out Trip Guides and spoke to attendees about the organization. Another group of volunteers set up at the Threatt Filling Station in Luther, where they handed out water, snacks, and cheers to riders as they rode the highway.

Josh Cope, a cyclist from Oklahoma City, rode the inaugural 100-mile trek, sharing, “It was really neat going all the way out to Stroud and back to Downtown Edmond. There were so many iconic and interesting sights along the way." Okarche native Joe Daniel, who also rode the 100 miles, said, "Being able to celebrate the 100th year of Route 66 with a 100-mile ride was something I'll never forget."

David Libre, winner of the masters 40+ race event, shared that of the hundreds of rides he has participated in across the country since 1994, Cycle 66 is one of his favorites. “"This is a face-paced Crit with technical curves requiring careful acceleration and deceleration. Everyone at the finish line was cheering loudly for us. Of course, I would love to come back and compete in Cycle 66 again in the future."

In addition to bringing hundreds of cyclists to Edmond, Cycle 66 will support local nonprofits and expand opportunities for the community. Cycle 66 will donate registration proceeds to the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and YMCA, which will use the funds to add a bike checkout program. This will allow patrons to borrow a bike to ride trails that connect to Arcadia Lake at the new YMCA on 15th Street, just east of I-35.

Cycle 66 is part of Oklahoma’s celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and is designed to showcase the historic highway while bringing visitors and residents together through cycling and community events. For more information, visit Cycle66ok.com.

Cycle 66 Draws More Than 700 Cyclists to Edmond for Route 66 Centennial

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