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29th Annual Royal Palm Challenge (Gravel Ride)

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Sponsored by Caloosa Riders Bicycle Club

WHEN

Sat, Feb 20, 2027

WHERE

Babcock/Webb WMA

RIDES

20 / ~30 miles

COST

FREE

Saturday, February 20, 2027

Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area

Royal Palm Challenge Bonus Gravel ride
Come join us for a free bonus event as we enjoy off-road, unpaved routes through the beautiful Babcock/Cecil M. Webb WMA
Self-supported: no water on route and no SAG. Bring water, snacks, a spare tube and tools (details under Routes)
After ride Tailgate Cookout!

Only riding the gravel ride? Register below.

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

When you register	Fee
Gravel Ride Registration thru Feb 20, 2027	FREE

Saturday, February 20, 2027

Time	What’s happening
6:30 am	Parking lot opens
7:00 – 8:00 am	Registration / Check-in / Breakfast
8:00 am	Rides start
??	After ride Tailgate Cookout Hot dogs, buns, water provided – bring your favorite beverages, sides, snacks and desserts

We roll at 8:00 am. Please be ready for announcements at 7:50 am.

20 miles

Slower pace, 11–13 mph

Group heads straight out to the reservoir area and back. Plenty of gators hanging out!

~30 miles

Pace 14–16 mph

Terry McLaughlin leads the “Four Corners” route.

! Be prepared: this is a self-supported ride

No water on the route, and a vault toilet is only available at the start (rural wildlife management area).
Please bring enough water & snacks for your ride.
It’s a no-drop ride, but there is no SAG. Bring a flat repair kit & tools.