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East Texas Showdown 2026

When: March 27th – 29th, 2026
Where: The Bullet Grill House in Point Blank, TX
Distance: 42, 69, 165, 280, or 400 miles
What: Texas has a shortage of Public Lands, but the ETS takes advantage of two large swatches of public lands, the Sam Houston NF and Davy Crocket NF. This area is known for its Loblolly Pine Trees and often referred to as the “Texas Pine Curtain”. The route was created with the goal of taking riders to the most remote parts of East Texas on the most obscure and forgotten roads we could find, while avoiding major city centers, opting instead for rural towns and communities off the beaten path. We want even the locals to be wondering “what the heck are ya doing way out here?”

More info: Website
Cost: $125
Limit: 250 (Bikepacking), 250 (Gravel)
Registration: Open

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RYDB Fest – community overnighter

When: May 22nd – 24th, 2026
Where: Fayetteville, AR
Distance: 59 or 68 miles
What: The Ride Your Damn Bike Festival is back — and once again we’re inviting you to ride your damn bike, any damn way you want.
Patrick Farnsworth of Bikes or Death will be leading a beginner-friendly, lightly supported, no-drop community overnighter as part of a weekend full of riding, learning, and good times.
This year we’re riding the Lake Wedington Loop — a classic route from the Bikepacking Roots Fayetteville Route Network that heads west of Fayetteville on mostly gravel roads into the rolling oak woodlands of the Ozark National Forest and Lake Wedington Recreation Area.
Expect quiet backroads, gentle hills, beautiful scenery, and optional rocky singletrack adventures on the return.
There are no stores on route — riders should plan to carry all food and snacks from Fayetteville. Water will be available at camp.
The ride is designated for riders curious about bike packing, first overnighters, or anyone looking for a supportive adventure with a great community.

More info: Website
Cost: $75
Limit: 75
Registration: Open