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Where Everybody Is Somebody! (official motto of the town)
Friday 5/17
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pre-Ride with the pros in Hico. Meet at the Hico Volunteer Fire Department and be ready to roll at 10:00am. There is parking all around the Fire Station. 101 Utility, Hico, Texas 76457 The route is approximately 31.5 miles with 1,447 ft of elevation gain.
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Packet Pickup Mustang Hill RV Park & Wild Horse Arena Venue. 8039 State Highway 220, Hico, Texas 76457
Requirements
You must bring your ID. While it is not required, it can be a good idea to bring a copy (or a screenshot on your phone) of your registration for those who like to be over-prepared. But generally just your name and ID will do.
Minors: All minors will be required to have a legal guardian present to sign their release waiver. Participation in the event will not be allowed otherwise.
Saturday 5/18
6:00 am - 7:30 am
Packet Pickup Mustang Hill RV Park & Wild Horse Arena Venue. 8039 State Highway 220, Hico, Texas 76457
8:00 am Mass Start for all 4 routes
GL150 riders will stage in the front, then GL100, then GL60 and GL30 will be staged in the back.
It is HIGHLY recommended that you arrive no later than 6:30am to park. We will have parking attendants and signs to guide you as to where to park at and/or near the arena.
1:00 pm – Until the last rider finishes
Post Ride meal & drinks at Mustang Hill RV Park & Wild Horse Arena Venue
Included with each entry is a meal, served and prepared by the Hico Volunteer Fire Department and local Hico volunteers. When you finish your ride, please come see us at the arena to get your lunch and/or dinner depending on when you finish. For those over 21, get an ice cold beer with your meal. Water & sodas will also be available.
We've teamed up with Buzzed Brumby Espresso Bar here in Hico to bring you espresso based coffees and breakfast prior to the race! There is no pre-ordering; food truck will be set up the morning of the race starting at 5:30am and will accept cash or card. The food truck will be located near the registration tables, at Mustang Hill Ranch.
8039 State Hwy 220, Hico, TX 76457
You must bring your ID. While it is not required, it can be a good idea to bring a copy (or a screenshot on your phone) of your registration for those who like to be over-prepared. But generally just your name and ID will do.
Minors: All minors will be required to have a legal guardian present to sign their release waiver. Participation in the event will not be allowed otherwise.
A few course safety reminders:
La Pequeña is 34 miles with a mild 1,443 ft of climbing. Perfect for anyone wanting to try a gravel event for the first time or someone who wants to just ride short and enjoy the festivities of Gravel Locos. The one aid station along the route is at mile 17. That station will have Salsa Dancing, Cuban Hot Dogs, & Cuban Coffee.
La Mediana is 62 miles with 2,700 ft of climbing. The route will have one store stop available and two aid stations. The store stop (if needed) will be the Tommy's gas station at mile 14. Three miles later, the first official aid station will be at mile 17 on top of Loco Hill. The second aid station will be at mile 45. This stop will have Salsa Dancing, Cuban Hot Dogs, & Cuban Coffee.
La Gran Piedra is a challenging 112 miles with over 4,898 ft of climbing. Expect to show that you climbed over 5,000 ft. This route will have one store stop and three aid stations along the route. The Tommy's gas station will be available at mile 14 if needed. The first official aid station will be at the top of Loco Hill, at mile 17. At mile 49, you will begin the section of three big climbs in a row known as "the 3B's". To help you recover after the last climb, the second aid station will be a few short miles down the road at mile 55. The next notable point along this route is the Meridian Creek crossing at mile 74. Use caution here because the crossing has been known to be very slippery. The third and final aid station will be at mile 95. There will be Salsa Dancing, Cuban Hot Dogs, & Cuban Coffee.
As its name implies, you've got to be a lil' crazy to ride La Loca: 157 miles with 6,705 ft of climbing. Don't be surprised if your bike computer actually registers over 7,000 ft of climbing for this route!! If you're ready for this big challenge, you will have two store stops and 4 aid stations along the route to help get you to the finish line of this epic route. The Tommy's gas station will be at mile 14. Just after that, at mile 17, the first official aid station will be waiting for you at the top of Loco Hill. At mile 49, you will begin the hard climbing section known as "the 3B's". These are three hard challenging climbs in a row. A few miles after the last climb of the 3, the second official aid station will be at mile 55. The next notable point along the route is the Meridian Creek crossing, at mile 74. Use caution here as the crossing has been known to be very slippery. At mile 91, there will be another Tommy's gas station available to you. The third official aid station will be next at mile 101. Stock up there and be ready for a thirty nine mile ride to the fourth official aid station at mile 140, where Cuban hot dogs will be waiting for you, along with Salsa Dancing, & Cuban Coffee.
On Friday, you can pull directly into Mustang Hill Ranch and park in the field on the right-hand side.
On Saturday, Please look for signs and parking attendants
See map above.
We have room blocks available in the following hotels; Call Hotel to Book with Group Rate under "Gravel Locos"
Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn Glen Rose
(254) 897-4818
May 16-May 19
Distance From Race: 21.1 Miles
(254) 898-0679
May 16-May 19
Distance from Race: 20.2 Miles
Distance from Race:
(254) 269-0999
Gravel Locos Hico is a Gravel Locos production
