Head to our blog for more information on closures affecting trails in the Spooner Lake State Park backcountry.
A US Forest Service Special Use Permit was first issued for this ride in 2015, allowing the first ever legally-permitted Rose to Toads event. Since then, Rose to Toads has raised around $20,000 annually for trail maintenance and building, meaning your registration dollars go right back into the trails you love.
From humble beginnings with a handful of people to 200 participants and a full-on party scene at the rest stops in recent years, this event has come a long way. The unlimited bragging rights riders earn for finishing this beast are legit!
Over 62 miles in length with 8,000+ feet of climbing and 10,000+ feet of descent, this is the most amazing (and tough) mountain bike ride. What started off as a hair-brained idea with a few friends many years ago, before TAMBA’s rebirth, is now one of our signature events that attracts crazy people from all over the country. It takes most people all day to complete the ride and showcases some of the best trails linking Lake Tahoe’s North Shore from Mount Rose down to the South Shore, ending on the famous Mr. Toads Wild Ride. This is not a race but the ride can be as intense as you want it to be. Join us and be part of something awesome!
There are two rest stops along the route, as well as a finish line celebration. The first rest stop will be at Spooner Lake State Park and the second one just past Kingsbury Grade. Any additional rest stops will be announced in Summer 2025.
DISCLAIMER: This ride is self-supported. There is no sweep or sag and you need to be prepared for anything.
We will have 200 rider spots available for the 2025 Rose to Toads ride, and you must be a current TAMBA to receive the registration code and lock in a spot. Follow us on Instagram, subscribe to our newsletter, and keep an eye on this page for updates on when registration will open.
Registered riders will get access to all the rest stops along the route, entry to the finish line celebration, and an exclusive Rose to Toads goody bag. All proceeds from registration sales go directly towards supporting TAMBA’s work.
Rose to Toads is a hugely popular event that sells out quickly every year. Make sure your TAMBA membership is current, keep an eye out for announcements on when registration will open (we’ll give you plenty of notice), and don’t delay once registration opens if you want to bag a spot. We’re not able to open up any additional spots once the ride sells out – once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Not quite ready for the ride but still want to be part of the fun? Come volunteer with us! Rose to Toads is a fantastic event celebrating the Tahoe trails community and is so much fun to be part of.
We have a ton of different volunteer opportunities available, most with no experience required. Email us at info@tamba.org to register your interest and find out more. Thank you for your support!
Start of Roads to Toads 2013
