The Castell Grind is comprised of two separate endurance gravel races, the Full Grind 100K 3/4 Grind 72K Half Grind 50K.
All races will begin in Castell following remote gravel roads through the rolling Texas Hill Country in the middle of nowhere. You can expect amazing views, wildlife, cattle guards, minimal traffic, adventure and a gravel challenge worthy of bragging rights.
The Castell Grind is whatever you want to of make it. If you've got a competitive spirit, let's see what you've got. Race the course as fast as your legs can turn and your heart can pump. Top 5 male and female in each distance will get awards. If you are just in it for the adventure and survival, no problem as long as you make the cut off. This is an endurance event, it will be very difficult. Do not over estimate your ability or underestimate the difficulty of the course.
90% of the course will be rolling hills on remote gravel roads in the middle of nowhere. The rest of the course will be on lightly traveled rolling farm roads in the middle of nowhere. No single track on this course. The course is desolate except for the occasional farm house. The only refueling stop will be Castell.
Ride what you got, just stay away from skinny road tires. They won't work out there. Cyclocross or mountain bikes will do great. The best size tire for this course will be 34c or larger.
The Full Grind will follow a figure 8 course intersecting through the center of Castell at the half way point. This will be a mandatory check point for all racers continuing on the 100K course. Racers may also use this as a refueling and support stop if they choose to. The Half Grind racers will complete the same north loop course as the Full Grind racers and finish their race in Castelle. The Full Grind racers will complete the south loop returning to Castell and the finish line.
Post race festivities will take place at the Castell General Store.