Desert Mountains “Ordinary" Bicycle Race
About this race
Welcome to El Paso’s Most Extra ”Ordinary” Ride
Step back in time and be part of history at El Paso’s exclusive Desert Mountains “Ordinary" Bicycle Race where Victorian elegance meets modern-day action. This unique event brings together cycling enthusiasts, history lovers, and spectators for an amazing display of skill, style, and high-wheel excitement.
Whether you're riding, sponsoring, or attending as a distinguished guest, this is more than just a race — it's a once in a lifetime experience. Expect a festive atmosphere at San Jacinto Plaza and the rare sight of these iconic high-wheel bicycles rolling through the Sun City.
Spots are limited for this exclusive event. Complete your registration no later than June 12, 2026 to secure your place in the newest and most unique addition to El Paso’s rich cycling traditions.
Join the legacy. See the Extra “Ordinary”.
This is a family friendly event, and we invite you to participate in the “Little Riders Pedal Party” intermission event between 11:00 and 11:45. Your children will have the opportunity to ride the “race course” one time around.
Age groups:
5 through 8 years
9 through 12 years
SCHEDULE
Sunday, June 28, 2026-San Jacinto Plaza El Paso, Texas
Event opens - 8:00 a.m.
Heat 1 - 9:00 a.m. start
Heat 2 - 9:30 a.m. start
Little Riders Pedal Party Intermission - 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Championship Race -11:00 a.m.
Award Ceremony - 11:30 a.m.
Lunch - 12:00 p.m.
RACE INFO
This is a criterium race on antique-style, high-wheel bicycles with two 20-minute heats, followed by a 30-minute championship race. The course is one city block adjacent to San Jacinto Plaza in the heart of downtown El Paso.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Overall Male & Female
18-39 age group
40-64 age group
65+ age group
REGISTRATION - Open through June 12, 2026
"Ordinary" Race Participants - $65.00
- Pre-Event Reception
- Swag Bag
- Lunch
- Medallion
- Awards to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category
Children’s Little Riders Pedal Party – Free registration
- Medallion
PACKET PICK-UP - 7:30-8:00 a.m.
MANDATORY "ORDINARY" RACERS BRIEF - 8:00– 8:30 a.m.
Both packet-pick up and the racers brief will be held at:
Unbranded Tavern and Kitchen (across from San Jacinto Plaza)
318 North Mesa
El Paso, Texas
PRE-EVENT RECEPTION
Destination El Paso
One Civic Center Plaza
Saturday, June 27th
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Pick your distance
Cycling
Ordinary Bike Race
Little Riders Pedal Party
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in El Paso, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:03 AM and sets at 8:15 PM local time (MDT) in El Paso on June 28, 2026 — 14h 12m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 81 El Paso events
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