Inaugural Charity Bike Ride Rolls Into Amarillo

The Top of Texas Heritage Ride supports adaptive sports with routes for all skill levels.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 7:31am

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Amarillo's newest charity bike ride, the Top of Texas Heritage Ride, is making its debut this year. Organized by the Amarillo Police Department's Community Engagement Unit, the event will raise funds for One Chair At A Time, a nonprofit that provides sports wheelchairs and adaptive sports opportunities for young people with physical disabilities. Riders can choose from 10-mile, 20-mile, 37-mile, or 57-mile routes through the city and surrounding areas.

Why it matters

This inaugural charity bike ride is an opportunity for the Amarillo community to come together and support an important cause, while also enjoying a fun outdoor activity. The event's focus on adaptive sports helps increase accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.

The details

The Top of Texas Heritage Ride offers four different route options for riders of all skill levels. The 10-mile route takes cyclists through landmarks like The Big Texan, Slug Bug Ranch, and Hodgetown, while the 20-mile ride adds on destinations like Route 66 and the Amarillo Country Club. More experienced riders can choose the 37-mile route, which includes the Amarillo Botanical Gardens and the Downtown Church District, or the challenging 57-mile ride that ventures outside the city limits.

  • The inaugural Top of Texas Heritage Ride will take place on February 1, 2026.

The players

Amarillo Police Department's Community Engagement Unit

The organizers of the Top of Texas Heritage Ride, a charity bike event to raise funds for adaptive sports programs.

One Chair At A Time

A nonprofit organization that provides sports wheelchairs and adaptive sports opportunities for adolescents and young adults with physical disabilities.

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What they’re saying

“Amarillo tends to see all sorts of different events that raise money for charity or non-profit organizations, and sometimes those events are extremely enjoyable to participate in.”

— Ryan Kramer

What’s next

Riders can register for the Top of Texas Heritage Ride and choose their preferred route distance on the event's website.

The takeaway

The inaugural Top of Texas Heritage Ride is an exciting new charity event in Amarillo that supports adaptive sports and provides an opportunity for cyclists of all levels to enjoy the city's landmarks and scenery while giving back to the community.