Cycle 66 Donates More Than $18,000 to Local Charities, including the Oklahoma Route 66 Association

Cycle 66 Presented by Amazon and Walmart recently donated $18,350 in event proceeds to three local charities — the YMCA, Bike Club OKC, and the Oklahoma Route 66 Association.

Each organization received $6,116.66 following the 4th annual cycling event held in downtown Edmond. Checks were presented to representatives of all three charities at a gathering hosted on October 26 at the Edmond History Museum.

“Cycle 66’s support helps us keep the momentum rolling,” said Alyssa Lutz, Executive Director of Bike Club OKC. “Thanks to this partnership, our students are cruising toward confidence, teamwork, and lifelong wellness. We’re thrilled to be riding in tandem with Cycle 66 to change lives, two wheels at a time.”

Rhys Martin, President of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, shared that the funds will help the group celebrate the Route 66 Centennial. “The money we received from Cycle 66 will support our historic marker project and help us engage communities along the more than 400 miles of the Mother Road in Oklahoma,” he said.

Chris Berry, District Executive Director of the YMCA, added, “With the new YMCA and Library opening in 2026, we’ll offer a bike checkout program that encourages residents to explore nearby trails. We’re thankful for Cycle 66’s support and the impact it will have in Edmond.”

This year’s Cycle 66 welcomed 560 cyclists from eight states to ride distances of 10, 18, 33, 66, and 1 mile (Kids’ Ride) along historic Route 66. Riders’ $45 registration fees directly funded the donations. As cyclists crossed the shared finish line on Broadway Avenue, their efforts not only celebrated cycling but also fueled meaningful community impact.

Looking ahead to 2026 — the Route 66 Centennial year — Cycle 66 will expand with out-and-back rides to Arcadia (20 mi), Luther (37 mi), Wellston (52 mi), Chandler (74 mi), and Stroud (102 mi), along with the fast-paced, USA Cycling–sanctioned criterium races in downtown Edmond.

The 5th annual Cycle 66 will take place Sunday, October 4, 2026. For details, visit www.cycle66ok.com.