Pedal the Petrified 2026

Event Details

Pedal the Petrified is a non-competitive cycling tour ride in the Petrified Forest National Park presented by Northland Pioneer College Friends & Family. This is an exclusive opportunity limited to only 250 riders to enjoy a supported ride for all levels and capabilities. The event features a choice of both Metric Century and Metric Half-Century routes, with stops for food and water approximately every five miles. The Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert are breathtaking, so this ride is truly a unique experience. All proceeds support student scholarships at Northland Pioneer College.

FOR 2026, EVERY RIDER WHO RAISES AT LEAST $500 IN SPONSORSHIPS WILL RECEIVE A FREE, CUSTOMIZED PEDAL THE PETRIFIED JERSEY!

RIDE DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2026
LIMIT: 250 Riders
COST: $135/rider - includes rider t-shirt
LOCATION: Petrified Forest National Park (park entrance 26 miles east of Holbrook, Arizona on Interstate 40, mile post 311)

Ride Options

• Metric Century: 100 km/63-mile round trip through the park. Ride starts at 7 a.m. at Kachina Point/Painted Desert Inn and finishes at Kachina Point/Painted Desert Inn.
• Metric Half-Century: 50 km/31-mile one-way trip to "Rainbow Forest" with transportation back to the start at Kachina Point/Painted Desert Inn. Ride starts at 7:00 a.m. at Kachina Point/Painted Desert Inn and ends at Rainbow Forest.

Purpose of Ride

Our goal is to raise at least $50,000 for NPC student scholarships by asking riders to seek sponsorships and/or donations to NPC Friends & Family.

Rules

• All participants must sign a legal waiver.
• No refunds or registration transfers.
• Children ages 10 and over may participate if accompanied by an adult.
• No children or pets in bike-mounted carriers or trailers.
• Only Class 1, 2, & 3 e-bikes are permitted.
• All participants are required to wear a bike helmet.
• Payment is required for registration.
• Obey all traffic laws and park regulations; ride in single file.
• No littering.
• Shuttle service available until 1:30 p.m. for the 50km ride.
• Emergency services will be available.
• SAG stops will have water and snacks.
• The ride will run rain or shine.

Pre-ride check-in: Friday, September 25, 2026, at Northland Pioneer College Painted Desert Campus, 2251 E. Navajo Blvd., Holbrook, AZ 86025. Packet pickup: 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. MST.

Questions: Call Jesse Reeck at (928) 532-6145 or email [email protected].