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28th Annual Royal Palm Challenge (Gravel Ride)

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About this event

2026 RPC
Sponsored by Caloosa Riders Bicycle Club

When


Saturday, February 21, 2026

Where


Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area

What

  • Royal Palm Challenge Bonus Gravel ride - free for all riders!
  • Come join us for a free bonus event as we enjoy off-road, unpaved routes through the beautiful Babcock/Cecil M. Webb WMA
  • Routes of various distances and paces available. No drop - TBA
  • This is a self-supported ride through a rural, wildlife management area with no water available and a vault toilet only available at the start. Please bring enough water & snacks for your ride. 
    Rides are no-drop, but there is no SAG. Bring a flat repair kit, spare tube, & tools.

  • After ride Tailgate Cookout!

    Hot dogs, buns, water provided - Bring your favorite beverages, sides, snacks and desserts

Registration

Only riding the gravel ride? Register below.

No need to register again if you've already signed-up for the Sunday Road Ride & Party

RPC Sunday Road Ride
 

Date Fee
thru February 21, 2026 FREE

 


Event Schedule

Saturday February 21, 2026
Start End Description
6:30 am
Parking lot opens
7:00 am 8:00 am Registration/Check-in/Breakfast
8:00 am Rides start
 ?? ??   After ride Tailgate Cookout
     


Routes

Curious about gravel riding? Have a hybrid/gravel/mountain bike with tires at least 38mm? Please join us on an easy paced (10-13mph), no drop, 18 mi ride through a beautiful part of Cecil Webb.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42234182

Other longer route options to be posted soon!


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E-bikes are welcome! 






Date and Time

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 7:00 AM

Location

Cecil Webb Wildlife Mgt Area
Babcock Webb Wildlife Management Area
Punta Gorda, FL  33982
USA

Event Contact(s)

Terrence McLaughlin
239-246-9277 (p)

Category

CRBC Fundraising Ride/ Event

Registration Info

Registration is required
Registration modifications are permitted until Sunday, February 01, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Cancellation Policy:
The safety of our participants and volunteers is our most important concern and if any of the threatening weather conditions are present the day of the event (tornado warning, tornado watch, thunderstorm, heavy rain or a hurricane decides to visit), the event may be delayed or canceled.
When weather conditions or other physical conditions present a danger to participants, such conditions fall under the label “acts of mother nature,” it will not result in refunding of any event entry fees or future event credits, since funds were already spent in preparation for your event day.

Number of People Who Will Attend

Non-Members *
(No Fee)
Non-Member Guest - another non-member
(No Fee)
* This can be your primary registrant type. Only one primary registrant type is allowed per registration.
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