Rugged and remote are two words that unequivocally describe No Country for Old Men. NCOM is a 1000 mile, 383 mile and 208 mile ultra bicycle race held in the vast region of West Texas. It is secluded and absent of the modern world’s commercialization. Less than 10% of the route actually has cell service.
It’s namesake stems from the Corman McCarthy novel by the same name.
No Country for Old Men is truly a race of endurance as well as physical and mental challenge. NCOM is born from RAAM experience. You will discover parts of the route that are reminiscent of the moonscape terrain of Tuba City and Kayenta, climbs similar to the Yarnell Grade and the wide open vastness of the Colorado plains. Enjoy the ugly beauty, appreciate the desolation and respect the ruggedness of this immense land.
ED TOM BELL 208
The Ed Tom Bell 208 mile race is an opportunity for those rookie ultra cyclists who may have never previously ridden their bikes over 100 mile but are now ready to step into the realm of ultra cycling. Experienced ultra cyclists and rookie alike can enjoy this scenic challenge. The Ed Tom Bell is a UMCA World Cup event.
ANTON CHIGURH 383
The Anton Chigurh 383 racers will head to Study Butte from Kokernot Park and will then enter Big Bend National Park where they will race the scenic Ross Maxwell road down to Castolon. They will reach the highest point of the race as they climb the Chisos Basin with its’ breath taking vistas. After traveling past Panther Junction the racers head to Marathon and then return to Alpine. From Alpine they race to Ft. Davis and ride the very scenic and challenging McDonalds Observatory loop. The racers return to Alpine following the loop to conclude their race. With nearly 19,000 veritical feet of climbing with elevations up to 6000′, the Anton Chigurh will provide a true test of endurance for the racers. Solo finishers of the Anton Chigurh 383 within the 32-hour time limit will become RAAM qualified. The 383 is a UMCA World Cup event.
LLEWLYN MOSS 1000
The Llewlyn Moss 1000 race is the premier 1000-mile ultra race in America. The route follows the same route as the 383 for the first 260 miles where they arrive in Alpine. From Alpine the 1000 mile racers head to Marfa, Ft. Davis and then race the challenging McDonalds Obervatory loop. Returning to Alpine, the racers then head West again to take in Marathon, Sanderson, Dryden, Ft Stockton and back to Marathon. They head back toward Big Bend National Park where they race down the eerie and legendary La Linda highway. Leaving La Linda they head back to Panther Junction through the Park, once again travel the Ross Maxwell Scenic road, Study Butte and conclude back at Alpine. The 1000 mile race has over 41,000 vertical feet of climbing. The 1000 mile race is truly an elite ultra event made for elite ultra racers. Solo finishers of the 1000 mile race within the 96 hour time limit will be Race Across America Qualified. The 1000 is a UMCA World Cup event.
