Gravel Abilene
Abilene is not only home to world-class museums but also pairs its museums and history with one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities: gravel cycling.
Check out these two unique routes that celebrate Abilene's history and landscapes:
1. One Greyt Ride
Named Best Small Town to Visit by TravelAwaits, Abilene is also known as the Greyhound (dog) Capital of the World. Stretch your legs on this gravel-beginner-friendly route to see three Greyt Greyhound Attractions. This fast and relatively flat route is perfect for beginners or those seeking to set record times like the world's fastest canine. This route starts and stops at the Greyhound Hall of Fame Museum, listed in Atlas Obscura's list of "The Ultimate List of Wonderfully Specific Museums." The museum offers free admission and resident Greyhound dog greeters who love it when visitors stop to say hi!
2. I Like Ike
This 34-mile trek will take you past "Ike sites," honoring the 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower. See historical sites, art, and Eisenhower Administration-era products like the Interstate System. From a barefoot boy who loved fishing in Mud Creek to the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO Forces leading the nation's largest infrastructure project, this ride attempts to chronologically commemorate these sites while offering a glimpse into the Heart of America.
"I come from the very heart of America." Guildhall Speech, London, 6/12/45
Events
Wild West Gravel Fest is the area's premier gravel bike rice offering a 5k run, 5k ride, 50k, 100k and 200k.
Tips
- Keep the roads clean – thank you for not littering
- Be careful with matches and cigarettes
- Take photos of wildflowers and leave blooms for all to enjoy
- Most of the land is privately owned, so be respectful and stay on public roads. Please don’t climb fences or open gates.