Central Texas Showdown 2026

eventOctober 23, 2026
location_onCastell, TX

Weather at a Glance

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Temperature
55°F - 81°F
Feels like 54°F - 80°F
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Precipitation
2% chance
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Wind
9 mph SE
Gusts to 23 mph
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UV Index
6
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Minute-by-minute wind, rain, and temperature along your route.

Routes

Central Texas Showdown Route Forecast

straighten509 mi
trending_up23238 ft
schedule

Temperature

7:00 PM7:00 PM556065707580556065707580
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Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 PM7:00 PM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 PM7:00 PM05101520250510152025
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
9 mph SE Gusts to 23 mph
Interactive map loading
updateForecast updated

Central Texas Slowdown Route Forecast

straighten302 mi
trending_up13881 ft
schedule

Temperature

7:00 PM7:00 AM7:00 PM556065707580556065707580
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 PM7:00 PM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 PM7:00 AM7:00 PM05101520250510152025
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
9 mph SE Gusts to 23 mph
Interactive map loading
updateForecast updated

Central Texas Lowdown Route Forecast

straighten173 mi
trending_up7136 ft
schedule

Temperature

7:00 PM7:00 PM556065707580556065707580
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 PM7:00 PM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 PM7:00 PM05101520250510152025
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
8 mph SE Gusts to 23 mph
Interactive map loading
updateForecast updated

Central Texas Super Lowdown Route Forecast

straighten88 mi
trending_up3369 ft
schedule

Temperature

7:00 PM7:00 AM556065707580556065707580
Temperature (°F)
Feels Like (°F)

Precipitation

7:00 PM7:00 AM0102030405060708090100Very LightLightModerateHeavyVery Heavy
Probability (%)
Intensity

Wind

7:00 PM7:00 AM0510152005101520
Wind Speed (mph)
Gusts (mph)

Wind Direction

Route map + wind
7 mph SE Gusts to 23 mph
Interactive map loading
updateForecast updated

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Details

Central Texas Showdown 2026 is a granfondo, bikepacking cycling event in Castell, TX on October 23, 2026. Visit the official event website for registration and full event details.

This event features 4 routes: the Central Texas Slowdown (302 mi, 13881 ft elevation gain), the Central Texas Showdown (509 mi, 23238 ft elevation gain), the Central Texas Lowdown (173 mi, 7136 ft elevation gain), and the Central Texas Super Lowdown (88 mi, 3369 ft elevation gain). Check the route-specific weather forecasts above to plan your ride.

A two-wheeled Showdown in the Texas Hill Country

Start times and routes can change. Be sure to verify the date, start time, route, and other details with the event organizers.

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