Reach New Heights with Routes Bicycle Tours!
Join us for an unparalleled, all-inclusive event, led by Albuquerque’s most passionate guides.
Our 14th Annual Bikes & Balloons Tour includes everything you need to experience Balloon Fiesta by Bike:
- Our professional, experienced, and PASSIONATE bicycle tour guides.
- A high-quality, multi-speed bicycle with front and rear lights, a rear rack with bungee, headlamp and helmet rental
- Private and Reserved VIP gate-side bicycle valet parking at the Fiesta (ride right to the gates!)
- Balloon Fiesta admission tickets
- A New Mexico-inspired breakfast to enjoy once in the park
- Bottled water and hand-warming packets
- Custom keepsake event guide and map of the park
- Guided walking tour and U-Pick It goodies at Big Jim Farms
- Exclusive souvenirs to commemorate your adventure!
We've thought of everything! Just bring yourself, your spirit for adventure, and your camera!
New Mexico-Inspired Breakfast Included
No need to lose precious balloon-viewing time waiting in lines for a local breakfast!
Please enjoy and select one breakfast for each guest.
Farm Fresh Breakfast
Our farm-inspired continental breakfast is a healthy option when balloon-viewing. Includes organic, locally-made granola, yogurt, fruit, and a croissant.
*Item selection is subject to availability; Vegan/vegetarian options are available.
Warm Breakfast Burrito
After riding into the park, enjoy a warm, locally-made breakfast burrito from Albuquerque's favorite and most iconic restaurant, Golden Pride. Voted city best for over a decade!
Your choice between:
- Egg, Hash Browns & Cheese
- Egg, Hash Browns, Green Chile & Cheese.
This year we are announcing our NEW tour partner and good friends - Big Jim Farms!
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure on our Signature Bikes & Balloons Tour, now with an exciting new addition – Big Jim Farms! Nestled on 21 acres of New Mexico's fertile land, Big Jim Farms is a haven of mouthwatering crops that will tantalize your senses!
As you pedal through the picturesque landscape, you'll discover a bounty of nature's finest treasures. Big Jim Farms boasts an array of delightful offerings, from vibrant flowers to succulent squash, juicy melons, ripe tomatoes, and our legendary New Mexican green and red chiles.
For those on the go, visit their open-air market stocked with a variety of delectable treasures, such as plump tomatoes, crisp squash, zesty zucchinis, refreshing watermelons, juicy peaches, and crisp apples. Don't miss out on their world-famous salsa, aromatic chile ristras, sweet honey, and specialty hot peppers, all available depending on the season. Have some time to spare? Get cozy and get creative by crafting your very own chile ristra!
But the adventure doesn't stop there!
After your bike tour, immerse yourself in the rich history of this award-winning, generational farm. Join us for a guided tour filled with exciting experiences, including the opportunity to handpick your own flowers and vegetables and capture the essence of this authentic New Mexico farm with stunning photo opportunities, all set against the backdrop of the scenic Rio Grande Valley.
We are thrilled to partner with Big Jim Farms and can't wait to share with you our signature bike tour from their location to the mesmerizing balloons and back!
Join us on this extraordinary journey and savor the flavors of New Mexico's finest crops while immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of its agricultural heritage. Your adventure awaits!
Balloon Fiesta Bike Tour Details
Time: 5:30am - 10:30am - Perfect amount of time to watch the Morning Mass Ascension, Meet & Greet with balloon pilots, and peruse the gifts in the market stalls.
Distance: 10mi round-trip from along the famed Rio Grande River trail directly to our VIP gates of the Fiesta park. Complimentary Parking is available for all tour participants.
Difficulty Level: All levels are welcome! We have several guides to accommodate and facilitate the individual riding styles of our guests, but in general, the tour group rides together. There are a few medium-grade climbs heading into the Balloon Park.
Cost: $145/pp all-inclusive tour - we take care of EVERYTHING - just bring yourself and a camera!