2024 Texas Chainring Massacre

Saturday, February 3, 2024 Past event
9:30 AM CST
Valley View, Texas
Free–$100.00 · 6 races
Ultra

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating 2024 Texas Chainring Massacre on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024, in the scenic Valley View, Cooke! This unique gravel cycling event offers riders a chance to tackle impressive distances, including a challenging 133-mile route featuring 6,400 feet of climbing. With a 10-hour cutoff to log your reference time, prepare for an adventure that feels like a mass start time trial where establishing your gaps is crucial.

Riders can choose from various distances, including the 80-mile amateur route and the 50-mile practice event, each designed to be a rewarding training ride for cyclists of all experience levels. While the event promotes a self-supported format, assistance through drafting and neutral water tables will be available along the course. Early Bird registration is FREE for Club Spinistry members until January 1, 2024, so don't miss your chance to be part of this thrilling day filled with camaraderie and competition! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, the Texas Chainring Massacre promises an unforgettable experience for all!

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Races

  • 130ish Mile Pro Distance

    9:30 AM CST

    $100.00

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  • 80ish Mile Amateur Distance

    9:30 AM CST

    $75.00

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  • 50ish Mile Practice Event

    9:30 AM CST

    $60.00

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  • Non Competitive 50 or 80 Mile Rider No Timing

    9:30 AM CST

    $50.00

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  • Beginner 32 Miler No Timing

    9:30 AM CST

    $40.00

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  • Volunteers

    7:30 AM CST

    Free

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

Early Bird entry is FREE for Club Spinistry members until 1/1/24! After that Club Spinistry members save 50%.

The fastest 100 miles on gravel is now the fastest 130+ miles of gravel! 10 hour cutoff to log a reference time. As currently mapped on Ride With GPS 133 miles and 6400' of climbing. Routes are subject to change. Do not plan on setting up for a sprint finish. You had better establish your gaps while out on the course. Think of it as a mass start TT. Drafting is allowed, assisting other riders is allowed, neutral water tables and stores will be along the route. Aside from those particulars this should be considered a self supported event. No team vehicles or cached supplies for support allowed. All distances are intended to be fun training rides for every level of experience.

Same general rules apply for the 80ish mile amateur distance and the 50ish mile practice event. 80 and 50 mile routes are awards for bragging rights only but will include age breaks in addition to the overall accolades. Please note that overall rankings for these distances will be excluded from the age based rankings. Age/gender breaks will be determined based on attendance.

"Non competitive" riders are eligible to ride all distances 80 miles or less. Non competitive riders will not receive an official time. Beginner riders are limited to riding just the Beginner distance.

Parking will be at the high school athletic field. Checkin/Start/Finish will be in the town square. Please note that club membership must be effective on event day for the discount to be available. More details soon.

Entry fee covers a trial membership to Club Spinistry for those who are not current members. Fee can be applied towards a full membership within 7 days of the completion of this event.

Location

302 W Obuch St, Valley View, 76272, TX, United States

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