Sunday, September 7, 2025

REGISTRATION IS SOLD OUT

Didn’t get a spot but still want to be part of the event? Volunteer with us! Check out the available opportunities here.

2025 Ride Update

This year’s ride will feature an updated route, which has been approved to allow 1-day access for bikes on the Tahoe Rim Trail to avoid the Spooner Lake State Park backcountry trail closures. Check out the maps below for details about the updated route and note that bikes will only be permitted on the Tahoe Rim Trail from Laxalt Junction to Spooner Lake State Park for the day of the event (Sunday, September 7, 2025).

TAMBA extends our heartfelt thanks to our partners at the US Forest Service, Nevada State Parks, and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for their support in ensuring this iconic event could go ahead again this year.

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!

About the Ride

Over 62 miles in length with 9,000+ feet of climbing and 11,000+ 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 will be four rest stops along the route, as well as a finish line celebration. Rest stops will be located at:

Spooner summit (mile 22), sponsored by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association
Kingsbury Grade – Buchanan Road (mile 37), sponsored by Shoreline Tahoe
Mott Canyon (mile 43), sponsored by Heavenly Ski Patrol
Armstrong Pass (mile 53) with very limited supplies

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.

DISCLAIMER: This ride is self-supported. There is no sweep or sag and you need to be prepared for anything.

Maps and Training Routes

2025 Rose to Toads Route Maps:
R2T Training route – Heavenly Star Lake Loop – 27 Miles 4200′ of Climbing
R2T training route 2 – Corral -Heavenly – Armstrong – 33 miles 4800′ Climbing

Registration – SOLD OUT FOR 2025

Registration for the 2025 ride is now sold out.

If you’d like to be added to the registration waitlist, contact us at info@tamba.org. Please note that we are not able to open any additional spots for the ride; those on the waitlist will be contacted in case we’re notified of any cancellations.

Volunteer Opportunities

Didn’t get a spot 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. Check out our sign-up roster to see the full list of volunteer opportunities. Thank you for your support!

NEW Official Ride T-Shirts

Unlimited bragging rights are now available in t-shirt form! Whether you’re a rider, supporter, or just a long-time admirer of dashing Mr. Toad, you can show your support for this incredible event by bagging yourself a snazzy new Rose to Toads t-shirt.

Shirts are available in a unisex or women’s cropped style and an array of awesome colors. All proceeds go straight back into supporting TAMBA’s mission to build, maintain, and advocate for sustainable multi-use trail in the Tahoe basin.

Head to our online store to check ’em out and order yours today!