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Dirty Kanza 200

The "Dirty Kanza" is intended to be a fun, but extremely challenging ultra-distance bicycling marathon event. It could be called the "Ultimate Gravel Grinder." The "Dirty Kanza" will use open public-access roads. All participants are totally on their own, and responsible for themselves. No rider services are provided during the event. Participants must make their own informed decisions, and suffer the consequences.

This is not an undertaking for the inexperienced bicyclist. Participants will be totally on their own for 200 miles. If you have never completed a solo 24-hour bicycling event, you might want to think twice about participating in the "Dirty Kanza". With the time frame given to complete the event, participants will likely not have the option of sleep, nor much rest. Keep in mind that if you break down, it is your responsibility to contact your support crew to come get you. So if you sign up for this event, make sure you have an emergency back-up plan.

The event will start and finish in the city of Emporia, Kansas, and cover 200 miles of blacktop, gravel, and dirt roads through the scenic Flint Hills.

Web Site: dirtykanza200.com
Location: Emporia, KS


Event Info:

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06-01-2013Dirty Kanza 200 - The ultimate gravel grinder, the Dirty Kanza is an extremely challenging ultra-distance bicycling marathon event, starting and ending in Emporia, Kansas and covering 200 miles of blacktop, gravel, and dirt roads through the scenic Flint Hills.

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Registration Now Open for DK Lite 02-07-2012
Does gravel road riding sound like fun, but 200 miles is just a little too much of a good thing?  Do you have a rider in DK200, and you’re wondering what you can do that morning to fill some time?  The Dirty Kanza Lite may be just for you.  The DK Lite is a gravel […]
Dirty Kanza 200 Hotel Options… 01-15-2012
Well, registration for DK200 has come and gone.  WOW!!!  Was that quick!!!  We suspect many of you are now trying to determine your hotel options.  Here is a list of Emporia, Kansas area lodging providers who have graciously agreed to offer special pricing for DK200 […]
2012 Registration Sets New Records 01-14-2012
Registration for the 2012 Dirty Kanza 200 opened today, Saturday, January 14th at 6:00am ET.  At 8:38 am, DK200 was sold out, and mutiple records were broken.  The competitive field limit of 350 racers is our largest ever.  And the 2 hours and 38 minutes it took to fill […]
Registration for the 2012 Dirty Kanza 200 Opens This Saturday, Jan. 14th… 01-09-2012
This is just a quick reminder… participation in Dirty Kanza 200 is by pre-registration only.  And your chance to sign up for the 2012 event opens this Saturday, January 14th at 6:00am (EST).  With only 400 slots available, we expect to sell out in record time.  […]
Support Pablove Foundation and Fight Childhood Cancer 01-01-2012
In 2012, Dirty Kanza 200 is proud to support The Pablove Foundation Shutterbugs program in memory of Adrian Lewis Solano. Born and raised in Emporia, KS, Adrian was a healthy, happy 12 yr old in 7th grade.  He loved his bike, friends, video games, his family and of course… […]
VelEau Hydration Returns to DK200… 12-30-2011
We are happy to announce the return of VelEau Hydration Systems as one of our fine sponsors in 2012.  Yeah… the stories of 100(+) degree temp’s at past DK200′s are true.  No better way to be prepared for that sort of thing then equipping your rig with […]
Backcountry Research Returns to DK200 in 2012… 12-02-2011
Great News… We are pleased to announce that Backcountry Research will return once again in 2012 as one of our great sponsors. Owners, Richard and Kendra Clark, are as good as they come, and they design and produce “Awesome” products. Check out their website.   […]
Dirty Kanza 200, The Ultimate Gravel Road Endurance Adventure partners with Chamois Butt’r, The Ultimate Skin Lubricant & Chamois Cream! 11-10-2011
We are thrilled to introduce Chamois Butt’r as the "Official Chamois Cream Sponsor" of Dirty Kanza 200 in 2012. The most popular choice for cyclists who use a skin lubricant or chamois cream, Chamois Butt’r is our choice as well for improving riding […]
Dirty Kanza 200 Video Contest… We have a Winner!!! 08-30-2011
The viewers have spoken, and they have selected their favorite. Congratulations to Ben Thornton, winner of the 2011 Dirty Kanza 200 Video Contest. Thanks to each of our entrants, Chris Burger, Craig Nadel, Michael Ruder, Keith Walberg and Ben Thornton. You all did a great […]
Dirty Kanza 200 Video Contest in Underway… 08-15-2011
Voting for the Dirty Kanza 200 Video Contest is now underway. Go here… www.dirtragmag.com/dirtykanza and vote on your favorite video. Act quickly, as voting closes this Friday, August 19th. Good luck to all our participants.

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Last Update: August 20th, 2012