E-bikes are allowed in the Recreational Ride division, but are strictly prohibited in the competitive Ocelot Gravel Race division.
Helmets are mandatory, working front and rear brakes, plugged bar ends, and racers must finish on the same frame they started with.
Zero tolerance for littering and riders must stay strictly on designated refuge roads to protect sensitive wildlife habitats.
Official Podium Rankings (52-Mile Competitive):
Overall Classification: Top 3 Overall Men & Top 3 Overall Women
Age Divisions (Separate Male & Female):
- U23: 17 – 22
- Elite 23 – 29
- Masters 30+: 30 – 39
- Masters 40+: 40 – 49
- Masters 50+: 50 – 59
- Grand Masters: 60 – 69
- Legends: 70+
Events
OCELOT GRAVEL RACE (NO E-BIKE)
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OCELOT VIRTUAL CHALLENGE (VIRTUAL)
OCELOT RECREATIONAL RIDE (NOT A RACE / E-BIKES PERMITTED)
Event Description
52-Mile Ocelot Gravel Race (Competitive - No E-Bike): Chip-timed mass start, USA Cycling gravel standards/conduct applied, same-frame rule, centerline rule, feed zones only, zero tolerance littering. Open to ages 17–99.
28-Mile Ocelot Recreational Ride (Non-Competitive - E-Bikes Welcome): Self-paced, fully supported ride across refuge roads.
Ocelot Virtual Challenge: Complete your mileage on your own time, t-shirt and medal shipped directly to you.
Technical Specs & Terrain: Combination of gravel/caliche roads, paved vehicle-free wildlife drives (including the 14.2-mile Steve Thompson Wildlife Drive), and natural dirt trail surfaces. Recommended tire width 38mm–45mm tubeless with fresh sealant; prepare for flats and pack ample water.
Podium Rankings (52-Mile): Overall Top 3 Men & Women; Age Divisions (U23 17–22, Elite 23–29, Masters 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, Grand Masters 60–69, Legends 70+).
Contact Form
Event Location
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
22817 Ocelot Rd
Los Fresnos, TX 78566 US
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