East Texas Showdown

The East Texas Showdown page provides you with the official registration information, ride distances, etc.

Date: March 21 – 24, 2024

Event: East Texas Showdown

Route distances: 15, 30, 70, 105 miles

About the event:

In 2021 when Patrick created the East Texas Showdown, he thought he was servicing a need in his home state. We quickly learned that there is a draw to this event that pulls from all over the country and, now, internationally. In 2023 we sold out 200 spots in 4 hours, that’s when we knew we really had something special.

EAST TEXAS SHOWDOWN

The East Texas Showdown is a traditional bikepacking race. Riders will be timed and awards will be given for first, second and third place winners.

400 miles, 17,500 ft. of climbing, 2 National Forest, 60/40 Gravel/Pavement, 1 million dogs to help you go fast, 100% East Texas.

EAST TEXAS SLOWDOWN

The East Texas Slowdown is for riders looking to slow it on down. There will be awards, but now for going fast. More like “Proslow” for the final finisher, “Fauxslow” for the fastest of the slow, amongst others.

Looking for something a little less extreme? How about a 280 mile version so you can slow down and pet the dogs.

EAST TEXAS LOWDOWN

The Lowdown is a new event for 2023. This is NOT a race, it’s bikepacking ride. We will not track your time, no one will care if you go fast. Well, your mom will still care, but we won’t.

There will be a designated group campsite on Friday evening with a bonfire and beverages for all LOWdown’ers. The BoD Team will also be there to share in the camaRADerie and storytelling that is sure to take place. Group camping is not required, but the more the merrier!

Awards for: Ride Bikes Be Rad, Good Energy Award, Best Dressed, Best on Course Photography, and more!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, March 21st
5:00pm ~ Racer Check In
7:00pm ~ Pre-race meeting
8:00pm ~ Go to sleep or grab a beer

Friday, March 22nd
6:00am ~ Late racer check in
7:00am ~ Group start, neutral roll out

Saturday, March 23rd
All Day ~ Ride your Damn Bike

Sunday, March 24th
6pm ~ After Party Starts: Live Music, Raffle, Awards
8pm ~ Fin officially*
*The Bullet will remain open till 10pm

There is no deadline or cutoff for the race

Location: 401 TX-156, Point Blank, TX 77364

Event Website: Website | Facebook Page

Registration: Online Registration

Contact info: bikes@bikesordeath.com

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