Valley of Tears Gravel

United States flag Turkey, Texas, United States

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Valley of Tears Gravel www.bikereg.com
Date 05 Mar – 06 Mar, 2027
Races 8 distances
Entry fee $40.00
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Valley of Tears Gravel

About the event

Valley of Tears Gravel, set to take place on March 5, 2027, in Turkey, offers cyclists three distinct courses ranging from 20 miles to 93 miles. The long course spans an impressive 93-mile route and includes both age group and pro/open categories, while the medium course at 50 miles caters specifically to juniors aged 15-18 as part of the USAC Junior Series and USA Cycling Collegiate National Championships. Riders can also opt for a shorter 20-mile challenge or an eBike Open event on the short course.
Participants will experience varying terrain, making this event a compelling choice for gravel enthusiasts looking to push their limits in scenic Turkish landscapes.

Races offered

05Mar

Valley of Tears long course (93 miles) - Age Group--long course

Cycling

Distance
149.7K
Countdown
123 days
Entry fee
$40.00
05Mar

Valley of Tears long course (93 miles) - Pro/Open Men (Gravel Race and Friday Criterium)

Cycling

Distance
149.7K
Countdown
123 days
Entry fee
$40.00
05Mar

Valley of Tears long course (93 miles) - Pro/Open Women (Gravel Race and Friday Criterium)

Cycling

Distance
149.7K
Countdown
123 days
Entry fee
$40.00
05Mar

Valley of Tears medium course (50 miles) - Age Group--medium course (age 19+)

Cycling

Distance
80.5K
Countdown
123 days
Entry fee
$40.00
05Mar

Valley of Tears medium course (50 miles) - Juniors age 15-18 (USAC Junior Series race)

Cycling

Distance
80.5K
Countdown
123 days
Entry fee
$40.00
05Mar

Valley of Tears medium course (50 miles) - USA Cycling Collegiate National Championship--men and women

Cycling

Distance
80.5K
Countdown
123 days
Entry fee
$40.00
05Mar

Valley of Tears short course (20 miles) - Age Group--short course

Cycling

Distance
32.2K
Countdown
123 days
Entry fee
$40.00
05Mar

Valley of Tears short course (20 miles) - eBike Open

Cycling

Distance
32.2K
Countdown
123 days
Entry fee
$40.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for March in Turkey.

Temperature7.1° / 20.8°
Feels like2.1° / 15.3°
Sunshine hours10h 25m
Rainfall0.5 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind17.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity43.7%
Max UV indexModerate (4.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:51
Sunset19:51

About Turkey

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Turkey is a city in Hall County, Texas, United States. The population was 317 at the 2020 census, down from 421 at the 2000 census.

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