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The race bible is subject (and likely) to change as we near race-day. So make sure to check back in here frequently, or at least in depth before you arrive for the event!
Where Everybody Is Somebody! (official motto of the town)
Rider meal available to all registered participants thanks to local sponsors.
Included with each entry is one 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 Gravel Locos booth to get your lunch ticket. For those over 21, get a well deserved ice cold beer by visiting the Gravel Locos tent to get your drink ticket that is redeemable at the beer booth.
We've teamed up with Buzzed Brumby Espresso Bar and 2nd Street Bakeshop here in Hico to bring you espresso based coffees and breakfast prior to the race! There is no pre-ordering this year; both food trucks will be set up the morning of the race starting at 5:30 am, and will accept cash or card. The food trucks will be located near the registration tables, at Mustang Hill Ranch.
Buzzed Brumby Espresso Bar (tax included, fee applied to cards):
Americanos $3
Lattes $5
Cappuccinos $5
Mocha $6
Double Espresso $3
Chai Lattes $5
Iced Lattes $6
Iced Mocha $7
Iced Chai Latte $6
Caramel Macchiato $6
Iced Caramel Macchiato $7
Hot Teas $3
Hot Chocolate $3
Alternative milks and sugar free options will be available.
2nd Street Bakeshop Breakfast (tax included, no card fee):
Chia Pudding w/berries (vegan & GF) $6
Protein Balls (vegan & GF) $4
Breakfast burrito (sausage, egg, cheese, or veggie, egg, and cheese) $6
Sausage grit muffin (GF) $4
Brown Sugar Oatmeal Muffin $4
8039 State Hwy 220, Hico, TX 76457
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 & Cuban Mojitos, which is everything you'll need to complete the next 17 miles to the finish line. Three miles after the aid station at mile 20, you will encounter the North Bosque River crossing. After that it will be smooth sailing to the finish.
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 That station will have Salsa Dancing, Cuban Hot Dogs, Cuban Coffee & Cuban Mojitos. Just three miles past this stop, you will encounter the North Bosque River crossing at mile 48. After that you will have 14 miles to go!!!
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 & Cuban Mojitos. Three short miles after that you will encounter the North Bosque River crossing at mile 98. After that you will have 14 miles left to challenge you to the finish line of Gravel Locos.
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 & Cuban Mojitos to get you to the finish line. Just a short three miles after that, you will encounter the
On Friday, you can pull directly into Mustang Hill Ranch and park in the field on the right-hand side.
On Saturday, you will need to park in the field across Highway 220, and cross the road to get to the venue, even for Packet Pickup.
See map above.
We have room blocks available in the following hotels; Call Hotel to Book with Group Rate under "Gravel Locos"
1. Best Western Dinosaur Valley Inn Glen Rose
(254) 897-4818
Rooms Starting at $99.99
May 19-May 21
Distance From Race: 21.1 Miles
(254) 898-0679
Rooms Starting at $110.00
May 19-May 21
Distance from Race: 20.2 Miles
Gravel Locos Hico is a Gravel Locos production supported by Phase Clé Events.
