The 42nd Annual Tour de Gap Returns to the Big Country

Tour de Gap 2025: Ride for a Purpose, Pedal for a Cause

Get ready to hit the hills of Buffalo Gap for a great cause. The 42nd Annual Tour de Gap returns Saturday, July 26, 2025, and this year, proceeds will benefit the Presbyterian Medical Care Mission, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides medical services for uninsured and underserved residents of the Big Country.

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Why This Ride Matters

In years past, this midsummer bike ride has supported several other local non-prophets. But for 2025, the focus turns to helping our local neighbors who can’t afford proper health care. The Presbyterian Medical Care Mission delivers compassionate, essential medical care to those with nowhere else to turn, and every pedal stroke you take supports that mission.

I’ve had the privilege of broadcasting live from the event, and even rode it one year myself, let me tell you, this ride is no walk in the park. It’s a beautiful, challenging course, and whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a first-timer, you’ll feel the burn and the joy of being part of something bigger than yourself.

Ride Options and Routes

There are three routes available:

1. 11-mile Family Fun Ride
2. 50K Riders Route
3. 100K Riders Route

These scenic rides loop through the rolling Callahan Divide and shaded oak trees of Buffalo Gap, just 15 minutes south of Abilene and I-20. Updated 2025 rider guides are available for both the 50K and 100K options, along with links to real-time and detailed course results.

Registration Details

• $55 per adult if you register before midnight on Thursday, July 24
• $65 for late registration after July 24
• Children under 14 ride free with a registered adult
• Register today through the official Tour de Gap BikeReg site.
• On site registration is at 100 Vine Street, in Buffalo Gap

Make It a Weekend

While you're in town, visit the Abilene Zoo, named one of the top “Zoos You Must Visit” in the U.S., just one of many great attractions in our area that make this a fun-filled weekend for the whole family.

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Too Good for Others While Doing Good For Yourself

If you're like me, you believe in doing something good for others while doing something great for yourself. The Tour de Gap is more than just a ride, it's a community coming together to help the most vulnerable among us.

For questions or volunteer opportunities, reach out to Brady Harwell the Administrator for the Presbyterian Medical Care Mission or stop by Biketown, where Jim MacDonald and his team can help get you geared up for the ride. To get an idea how scenic and relaxing this ride is, check out the awesome video below.