Veterans Gravel Grind

Veterans Gravel Grind is a non-profit event and is presented by VIM Racing. 

ALL proceeds go toward the Trail Warrior Project, a non-profit organization based in Coahoma, TX. 

Trail Warrior Project plans and executes multi-day, bike-packing excursions for veterans. 

Veterans Gravel Grind is an event for the cycling community near and far. We hope to get racers, riders, bike-packers, and adventure riders out for some fun on fast gravel and to support our veterans! 

Veterans and First Responders get 50% off registration on any distance. Use coupon code VETERAN24 at checkout.   

Location - Lake Colorado City State Park 

Routes - Please use the link below to find all three routes. 

Full Grind - 78 miles - route - approx. 88% gravel 2 Aid Stations – 4 OpportunitiesHalf Grind - 54 miles - route - approx. 84% gravel 2 Aid Stations – 3 OpportunitiesQuarter Grind - 24 miles - route - approx. 90% gravel 1 Aid Station – 1 Opportunity

Rules - It's gravel, but we do 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, so you must obey the traffic signs. Watch out for traffic both on the blacktop and on the gravel.  Packet Pickup and Late Registration:Thursday, Nov 6th - 1 pm - 6 pm at Energy City Bikes (2810 W Loop 250 N Suite 125, Midland, TXFriday, Nov 7th - 4 pm - 8 pm at the State Park Recreation Hall Saturday, Nov 8th (Race Day) - 7 am - 8:30 am at the State Park Recreation Hall All racers/riders receive a Veterans Gravel Grind hat at packet pickup.  Weekend Schedule: Friday Afternoon – Shakeout Ride @ 4:00pm from the Rec. Hall (~17 miles)Friday Evening – Join ViM Racing for a pre-race lasagna dinner @ 6:30pm in the Rec. HallSaturday – 9:00 AM mass start for all categories! (right after National Anthem and prayer)Saturday – 12:30ish PM pizza lunch at the Rec. HallSaturday – 2:00 PM Podiums and PrizesKeep your bib # to enter the raffle for some cool swag post race!!

 

Lodging Options:RV/TENT CAMPING OPTIONS - Texas State Parks campingCABIN RENTALS AVAILABLE - Texas State Parks campingBest Western Plus Lonestar Inn & SuitesLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado CityStudio 6 Colorado CityLone Wolf Creek RV Village