Best gravel race you haven't heard of: Valley of Tears Course Preview

Valley of Tears in Turkey, Texas is March 8, 2025 - and the entry fee is just $40.

Turkey is halfway between Amarillo and Lubbock, on the plains of the Texas panhandle. I checked out the new course with gravel power couple Sofia Gomez Villafañe and Keegan Swenson, along with some of the folks who behind the race.

Valley of Tears sold out in its inaugural year in 2024, and registration for 2025 opens Nov 1, 2024 at valleyoftearsgravel.com.

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