Gravel Free For All

Gravel Free For All Is Now Open to Everyone Until Sold Out

This is a Club Spinistry trial membership ride for those who are not currently members. Donations are not required but they are sincerely appreciated.

The 50K and 100K routes will be marked and the 200K will be unmarked where it differs from thoes. All riders will have free access to the Ride With GPS navigation app. The routes can also be downloaded to all navigation devices from the official Ride With GPS map pages.

The route will return to the staging area at miles 30, 66 and 124. We will have neutral water tables there and you will be able to resupply from your own vehicles if needed as well. There are stores at miles 53 and 94. Routes are available to registered riders from the signup page. Scroll down to the section labeled Routes and Event Day Details.

Checkin opens 7:30 am, riders' meeting at 8:20 am, rolling at 8:30 am. We will provide snacks and cold soft drinks at the finish but the venue also has an amazing Mexican restaurant and a bar for cold beers. Please plan to visit them afterwards to show your appreciation for their hospitality.

This event features Mass Start Time Trials with the following guidelines:

Timing is for training and reference purposes
Drafting allowed while on course
No sprint finishes permitted for safety
Focus on individual course performance

Important Details
All riders must adhere to Texas Transportation Code
On-site camping available (full hookup and boondocking sites)
Fee showers available on location

Final Notes Email will go out to registered riders Friday evening.


GRAVEL FREE FOR ALL: No Hype, Just Gravel

NO LOTTERY. NO GOUGING. NO WHINING.

While the pall bearers of the Spirit of Gravel are in Kansas, we’re throwing a party in the heart of Texas. Welcome to the Gravel Free For All.

This is a Spinistry joint. That means we stick to our ethos: Long, Hard & Dirty. We aren't here for the expo booths or the glitter; we’re here for the grind.

THE TERRAIN: "THE MAZE"
We are taking over the premium hardpack network of Hill, Navarro and Ellis counties. We’ve stitched together a unique "Maze" of limestone roads designed to break your legs and clear your mind. Easily convenient to most right along the I-35 corridor south of DFW.

Surface: Fast, white rock hardpack.
The Catch: There’s a hint of mayhem. If it rains, 95% of this course is perfect. The other 5%? Well, that’s where the memories are made.
Support: All routes are fully marked. Neutral water tables are stationed every ~30 miles. We provide the basics; you bring the grit.
THE DISTANCES
The Heavyweight (200K): The Feature Event. Timed. Awards for the survivors. This is a true test of endurance worthy of the weekend.
The Contender (100K): A timed "Practice Race." Fast, furious, and done in time for lunch.
The Instigator (50K): Untimed. Beginner-friendly. A perfect introduction to the addiction.
 
HOW THE "FREE FOR ALL" WORKS
The Cap: Strict limit of 200 Riders. The Entry Fee: $0.00 (See details below).

We are flipping the script on entry fees. This event is a benefit for the believers.

Phase 1: The Inner Circle: Club Spinistry Members get first dibs. If you are a current member, your entry is FREE.

Phase 2: The Riot Squad: Not a member? If you raced the Red River Riot on May 16th (and paid for entry), you unlock a FREE spot for the Free For All during the second wave of registration.

Phase 3: The Scramble: Any spots left after Phase 1 & 2 go to the general public on a First-Come, First-Served basis. These are also FREE.

"Wait, how do I get a guaranteed spot?"
Simple. The entry fee for this race is the exact price of a 12-Month Club Spinistry Membership. If you aren't a member, you sign up for the race, pay the fee, and BOOM—you are now a Club Spinistry member for the next year. You get the race, the membership, and the perks for the price of a single event ticket.

 
THE RULES OF THE FREE FOR ALL
Be Self-Sufficient: Aid stations are neutral water and ice. If you need specific nutrition, carry it.
The Finish Line: We’ll have cold soft drinks and snacks waiting for you.
NO WHINING: This is the golden rule. It might be hot. It might be windy. The road might be rough. That’s why we ride gravel.
Secure your spot in the mayhem.

Ride Format
This event features Mass Start Time Trials with the following guidelines:

Timing is for training and reference purposes
Drafting allowed while on course
No sprint finishes permitted for safety
Focus on individual course performance