2026 Hell of the North Texas

  • Date Sun 19th July 2026
  • Time 7:00AM CDT
  • Location Paris, Texas
  • Price $54.00 - $80.50
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 10 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable cycling adventure at the 2026 Hell of the North Texas, taking place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in the charming city of Paris, Lamar. Inspired by the iconic Paris-Roubaix race, this event offers a Texas-sized tribute that will challenge cyclists of all levels. Riders can choose from a variety of distances, including the Main Event, a grueling 110 miles of rugged terrain, the Heavenly 75 miles that provides a taste of the challenge, and shorter options like the Purgatory Grind at 45 miles, and the beginner-friendly Limbo at 30 miles.

The course winds through the beautiful Northeast Texas Trail (NETT) and county roads, featuring a mix of pavement, gravel, and rail-trail sectors that will test your endurance and skills. With fully marked routes and support stations along the way, participants will enjoy a well-supported ride as they tackle this thrilling endurance challenge. Join fellow cycling enthusiasts for a day filled with camaraderie, excitement, and the chance to conquer the Hell of the North Texas! Don’t miss outβ€”register now and prepare for an epic experience!

Organiser's Description

Hell of the North Texas
They have Cobblestones. We have the NETT.

Inspired by the most legendary one-day race in the worldParis-Roubaix (aka "The Hell of the North")we bring you a Texas-sized tribute rooted in our very own Paris.

Staging from Paris, Texas, this event utilizes significant segments of the Northeast Texas Trail (NETT) between Clarksville and Roxton, combined with the rugged county roads that crisscross the region. Just like its French counterpart, this course is designed to test your mettle, your equipment, and your resolve. It serves up a mix of pavement, gravel, and rail-trail "sectors" that will rattle your bones and fill your heart.

Choose your fate carefully. We offer a distance for every level of sinner and saint.

Route Options
The Main Event: 110 Miles of Pure Hell This is the full tribute. It is long, it is hard, and it is beautiful in a brutal sort of way. You will tackle the full diversity of the region, ending with a punishing but glorious long stretch on the NETT from Bagwell back to Paris.

Navigation: UNMARKED. This is a self-navigated endurance challenge. You must have a GPS unit with the route loaded.
The Heavenly 75 A sublime ride that balances the challenge of the terrain with a manageable distance. Youll get a taste of the "sectors" without facing the full fire.

Format: Timed.
Navigation: Fully Marked.
The Purgatory Grind (45 Miles) Not quite Heaven, definitely not Hell. This is the perfect middle ground for those wanting to grind out some gravel without the pressure of the clock.

Format: Untimed.
Navigation: Fully Marked.
The Limbo (30 Miles) An accessible, beginner-friendly out-and-back route from Paris to Roxton. This route stays mostly on the NETT, making it a great introduction to mixed-surface riding.

Format: Untimed/Beginner Friendly.
Navigation: Fully Marked.
Support & Amenities
We will keep you fueled for the fight:

On Course: Water tables are staged at strategic points (including the Roxton and Pattonville areas). The longer routes also pass convenience stores for restocking supplies.
The Finish: Survive the sectors and enjoy complimentary soft drinks and snacks at the finish line.
Spinistry Club Member Perks
Spinistry members save big on this ride. Join the club to unlock these discounts:

Free for Club Spinistry members. Signup fee is considered a trial membership and that fee can be applied towards a full 12 month membership. Timing is for reference purposes only, this is not a race. Format is considered a mass start time trial. No sprint finish allowed.

Are you ready to face the Hell of the North? Register now.

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Races

  • 110 Miles of Pure Hell

    Incl. $5.50 Fee

    Sun 19th July 2026 (7:00AM CDT)

    $80.50

    CLOSED
  • Heavenly 75

    Incl. $5.50 Fee

    Sun 19th July 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $80.50

    CLOSED
  • 45 Mile Purgatory Grind

    Incl. $4.00 Fee

    Sun 19th July 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $54.00

    CLOSED
  • The 30 Mile Limbo

    Incl. $4.00 Fee

    Sun 19th July 2026 (8:00AM CDT)

    $54.00

    CLOSED

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2025 S Collegiate, Paris, 75460, TX, United States

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