The Raccoon Way.
Our mission is to grow the world of cycling by building a community that embraces diversity, inclusivity, and unwavering camaraderie. Through sportsmanship and ethical conduct, we aim to inspire the next generation of cyclists to find resilience, self-discovery, and a few podiums along the way.
Six friends. One gravel habit. Now a race team.
Bandits began as a small club of six friends riding under the name DTX Gravel, united by a love for gravel and road riding. They explored local trails, showed up to events, and the group kept growing.
In 2021, Team Founder and President Judge Rucker launched his own events and event marketing company and set out to sustain the team’s momentum. That sparked a rebrand into the club and race team now known as the Bandits: a crew of 10+ athletes who are strategic, innovative, and adventurous, and who are all about embracing the challenge and growing the sport they love.
A gaze of raccoons: loud kits, louder cheering, and always up for the hard way around.
Bandits Event Calendar
FWCX Weeknights
Fort Worth rounds of the NTX•CX weeknight series at North Z Boaz Park: Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28 (Spooky Cross) and the Nov 11 finale.
Rattlesnake Gravel Grind
Race day is Saturday, March 20, 2027. Registration is open now.
The Spinistry RED RIVER RIOT
The original Texas gravel grinder, staged out of Muenster.
TurboVelo Weeknight Crits
Tuesday nights at Breckinridge Park, typically late March through August. 2027 schedule not yet posted.
Coyote Trail Run
4 miles up to 50 miles of hilly loops. 2027 date not yet announced (2026 was April 18).
Run the Highlands
5K and family trail walk. 2027 date not yet announced (2026 was April 25).
Dates come from each organizer and can change. Always check the event page before you register.
Who runs the Raccoons
The Gaze is led by a formidable trio who keep the team organized, inclusive, and fast.
Judge Rucker
A visionary leader whose strategy and determination steer the team toward its mission. Judge makes sure every member feels valued and empowered within the Bandits community.
Jeremy Honea
Dedicated to the sport, with exceptional organizational skills. Jeremy builds the camaraderie and synergy that drive the Bandits to collective greatness.
Ryan Crisman
Manages the team’s administrative affairs with meticulous attention to detail, keeping operations seamless and communication clear and transparent.
Ride with the Bandits.
Road, gravel, or cross, new or seasoned. Pull on the loudest kit in Texas, or just talk to a real person first.