Veterans Gravel Grind
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM CST
Colorado City, Texas
Free–$75.00 · 4 races
Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of cycling at the Veterans Gravel Grind on Saturday, November 11, 2023, set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Colorado City State Park in Colorado City, Mitchell. This exciting event features three challenging race distances: the Full Grind at 73 miles, the Half Grind at 49 miles, and the Quarter Grind at 24 miles, catering to cyclists of all skill levels. Participants will embark on a journey through newly designed routes that promise adventure and camaraderie while supporting a great cause.
As part of Veterans Day weekend, the Veterans Gravel Grind not only offers a thrilling experience for racers, riders, and bike-packers but also contributes to the Trail Warrior Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans enjoy the joys of bike-packing. With a special discount of 50% off registration for veterans and first responders, this event is a perfect opportunity to honor those who have served while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors. Mark your calendars for the mass start at 8:00 AM and gear up for a memorable day on the gravel!
As part of Veterans Day weekend, the Veterans Gravel Grind not only offers a thrilling experience for racers, riders, and bike-packers but also contributes to the Trail Warrior Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans enjoy the joys of bike-packing. With a special discount of 50% off registration for veterans and first responders, this event is a perfect opportunity to honor those who have served while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors. Mark your calendars for the mass start at 8:00 AM and gear up for a memorable day on the gravel!
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Races
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Full Grind
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM CST
$75.00
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Half Grind
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM CST
$55.00
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Quarter Grind
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM CST
$40.00
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Volunteer - Traffic/Aid/Registration
Includes T-Shirt
Volunteering for this event could involve working registration, start/finish line, traffic control, etc. All volunteers get a free shirt for volunteering
Entries closed8:00 AM CST
Free
Organiser's description
NEW VENUE, NEW COURSE!
LOCATION - LAKE COLORADO CITY STATE PARK
ROUTES - Please use the link below to find all three routes
VGG Routes https://ridewithgps.com/users/943083/collections?privacy_code=9wrPghA3NdB2xtbJ
VETERAN'S GRAVEL GRIND PRESENTED BY VIM RACING. PROCEEDS HELP FUND THE TRAIL WARRIOR PROJECT A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS GET VETERANS OUT BIKE-PACKING.
This is an event for the cycling community near and far and we hope to get racers, riders, bike-packers, and adventure riders out for some fun on gravel and support our veterans!
It's open to everyone, not just Veterans! It's called Veterans Gavel Grind because the proceeds go to Trail Warrior Project (A non-profit Veteran Bike Pack group) and it's on Veterans Day weekend.
_VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS GET 50% OFF REGISTRATION ON ANY DISTANCE, DISCOUNT APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT. _
_THIS IS A NON-PROFIT EVENT AND ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT THE TRAIL WARRIOR PROJECT _
EVENT CATEGORY DETAILS
FULL GRIND - 73 MILES
HALF GRIND - 49 MILES
QUARTER GRIND - 24 MILES
_8:00 AM MASS START FOR ALL CATEGORIES!_
RULES - It's gravel but we have to have some rules!!
Must be older than 13 to ride/race 13-16 must be accompanied by a guardian.
IMPORTANT - These roads are open public roads and as such you must obey the traffic signs. Watch out for traffic both on the blacktop and on the gravel.
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LODGING OPTIONS
RV/TENT CAMPING OPTIONS AVAILABLE
CABIN RENTALS AVAILABLE
Texas State Parks camping https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/lake-colorado-city-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200024
PACKET PICKUP SCHEDULE
THURSDAY NOV 9TH - 1pm - 6pm at Energy City Bikes (2810 W Loop 250 N Suite 125, Midland TX
FRIDAY NOV 10 - 1pm - 8pm at the State Park Recreation Hall
SATURDAY RACE DAY - 6am -7:30am at the Recreation Hall
LOCATION - LAKE COLORADO CITY STATE PARK
ROUTES - Please use the link below to find all three routes
VGG Routes https://ridewithgps.com/users/943083/collections?privacy_code=9wrPghA3NdB2xtbJ
VETERAN'S GRAVEL GRIND PRESENTED BY VIM RACING. PROCEEDS HELP FUND THE TRAIL WARRIOR PROJECT A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS GET VETERANS OUT BIKE-PACKING.
This is an event for the cycling community near and far and we hope to get racers, riders, bike-packers, and adventure riders out for some fun on gravel and support our veterans!
It's open to everyone, not just Veterans! It's called Veterans Gavel Grind because the proceeds go to Trail Warrior Project (A non-profit Veteran Bike Pack group) and it's on Veterans Day weekend.
_VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS GET 50% OFF REGISTRATION ON ANY DISTANCE, DISCOUNT APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT. _
_THIS IS A NON-PROFIT EVENT AND ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT THE TRAIL WARRIOR PROJECT _
EVENT CATEGORY DETAILS
FULL GRIND - 73 MILES
HALF GRIND - 49 MILES
QUARTER GRIND - 24 MILES
_8:00 AM MASS START FOR ALL CATEGORIES!_
RULES - It's gravel but we have to have some rules!!
Must be older than 13 to ride/race 13-16 must be accompanied by a guardian.
IMPORTANT - These roads are open public roads and as such you must obey the traffic signs. Watch out for traffic both on the blacktop and on the gravel.
*
LODGING OPTIONS
RV/TENT CAMPING OPTIONS AVAILABLE
CABIN RENTALS AVAILABLE
Texas State Parks camping https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/lake-colorado-city-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200024
PACKET PICKUP SCHEDULE
THURSDAY NOV 9TH - 1pm - 6pm at Energy City Bikes (2810 W Loop 250 N Suite 125, Midland TX
FRIDAY NOV 10 - 1pm - 8pm at the State Park Recreation Hall
SATURDAY RACE DAY - 6am -7:30am at the Recreation Hall
Location
Farm to Market 2836, Colorado City, 79512, TX, United States
Veterans Gravel Grind
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