2026 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.

This is an opportunity to look yourself smack in your own damn face and see what you’re made of.

Live Tracking

The East Texas Slowdown is for riders looking to slow it on down. Riders will be timed and awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.

Looking for something a little less extreme? How about a 273 mile version so you can slow down and pet the dogs.

273 miles, 11,000 ft of climbing, 60% unpaved / 40% paved, 2 national forest, only 666,000 dogs, and 100% Texas.

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The Lowdown was introduced in 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 is a designated group campsite on Friday evening at Ratcliff Lake. This year our Lowdown Group Camp is sponsored by Bikepacking Roots! We’ll have some food, drinks, firewood, and great vibes. 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: Best Dressed, Best on course Photography, Raddest Bike!